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Thoughts On Pelican Club?
Hi again. A group of friends and I travel to New Orleans pretty much every year, and a highlight last year was a Thursday dinner at Cochon. This was a Chowhound recommendation, and the restaurant hit the ball out of the park. We're a rather boisterous group of 40-50 year old men, and it's never clear exactly how many people will go to the dinner until the afternoon of. Typically we're talking 12 to 15 people, and relatively early, 6 PM or so.
One of the organizers this year proposed The Pelican Club, and I've never been. From the rough reading of what I can find online, it seems that this should be a reasonable choice, but I'm nervous about taking a bunch of people to a place when I haven't even walked by it and looked at the room and the menu.
Should I be nervous, or is this a good choice?
Again, to put things in perspective, Cochon was a big hit with our group, and earlier in the day I had walked by Herbsaint (too upscale and room too small, we'd annoy other diners), Restaurant August (way too upscale, same issue with our loud party), Bayona (actually, looked pretty reasonable, but I can get great fusion food here in Seattle) and Stella (they were closed, but it looked interesting.)
We had a nice meal at NOLA in 2006 or 2005.
Thanks in advance for your thoughts!
-- Bob
Restaurant August
301 Tchoupitoulas Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
930 Tchoupitoulas St., New Orleans, LA 70130
Stella Restaurant
1032 Chartres Street, New Orleans, LA 70116
430 Dauphine St, New Orleans, LA 70112
701 Saint Charles Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70130
Nola Restaurant
534 Rue St. Louis, New Orleans, LA 70130
Pelican Club Restaurant & Bar
312 Exchange Alley, New Orleans, LA 70130
re: BayouTeche
If you want to travel out of New Orleans and have some of the best fried seafood to be found travel over to Middendorfs in Bayou Manchac. Just a thought. They just reopened - They took a hit from Gustav and they would gladly accommodate you. The beer is great, the atmosphere is old southern and the owners are gracious.
Not a fan of pelican club either. I'd say Commander's would be a good option. Or maybe Clancy's. Ralph's on the Park would be another good choice. Some good, casual options are Cafe Bon Ton and Mandina's.
If you want to stick to the quarter, Irene's might be okay (pretty small). Also, I wouldn't steer you away from Bayona. I don't consider it fusion. I find Spicer's cooking to be pretty representative of New Orleans. Bayona is small, however. 12-15 could be a little large for that place. Stella is fusion, and you can find better in Seattle. Galatoire's might be a good option. Coats are required, but loudness is tolerated and even encouraged at times. GW Fins might also work. There's also Palace Cafe - okay food (better than Pelican Club) with a large space.
re: N.O.Food
I agree on all counts, but I had a thought:
>>> Bayona is small, however. 12-15 could be a little large for that place. <<<
Perhaps they could "reserve" the outside patio?
re: zin1953
Bayona does have a "party" room upstairs, as well.
re: amykragan
I'd say it's been about a year since I've been. Don't remember many specifics, just that I was underwhelmed. What I do remember specifically was the duck entree I had (3 ways, I think). One preparation was bbq. I tasted no smoke, no duck.....it was just slathered in what tasted like supermarket bbq sauce. The confit was dry. This dish also came with a jambalaya or dirty rice that tasted exactly like it came out of a box of Zatarain's.
The dining room is very nice, but felt cavernous with only a few occupied tables. Just didn't feel comfortable. My impression may very well have been different if it was bustling and festive.
Service was adequate. Price would have been reasonable if the food were up to par. I think we enjoyed the wine.
I'll be the contrarian here. Having eaten there in recent weeks, I think the Pelican Club is wonderful. Although its dining rooms are on the elegant side, dress is casual and the food is fabulous. Their seafood martini is one of my favorite appetizers in town, and the redfish dish with jalapeno hollandaise was out of this world. And for a night in the FQ, you can't beat the location.
I would also be interested in the responses to the last post. For those who don't recommend it, have you eaten there recently? Most who have that I know, but don't post here, speak glowingly of the place.
re: pilaf
Interesting to read you post. The PC was high on my list, two trips back, but with the reviews on this board, I pulled it for Cuvée instead. It turned out to be OK, but with potential. Last trip, PC was still off the list, but now maybe I need to rethink that a bit.
Still, going back a bit, the CH reviews (not just the "me too's") have not been kind. One does have to read between the lines a bit, and maybe even look at individual profiles, to get a handle on who the poster is, and what they gravitate towards.
I ate at an Applebee's about 15 years ago, because my MIL wanted to go. I would have panned it badly, because it was. I gave it no slack, based on price-points. OTOH, I've had wonderful and memorable dinners at the French Laundry, while many on CH have real problems with it. Still, if one wanted to weigh my reviews on my profile and previous posts, they'd get a sense of where I was coming from.
I'm not sure that all of the PC detractors have even eaten there. One is hard-pressed to tell.
Maybe it's time to put them back on my list.
re: cereed007
I haven't been to the Pelican Club recently. We were underwhelmed with the food which left us wishing we had dined elsewhere. No desire to return. Sorry to be so negative this post, but not a fan of NOLA or Bourbon House either. K-Paul's has seen better times.
re: JazzyB
I have eaten at The Pelican Club for many years...one of my favorites in NO, and have never had a bad meal there. Year after year the restaurant rates high as others come and go. The paneed Gulf fish with Lump Crabmeat and Jalapeno Hollandaise is awesome as are the baked oyster app. On the other hand, one of the worst meals I have had ANYWHERE was at Bourbon House, just dreadful !!! Same with the Palace Cafe... both have the same owner.
re: JazzyB
Unsuccessfully tried to edit/add to my previous post. Herbsaint has terrific food, is more casual than formal and has a private dining room. BTW, it 's detractors are few and far between.
I think that you have gotten a rec. for G W Fins already, but the more I think about your request, the more I think it would work. The room is large, and they can re-arrange the seating for a party of your size. The food has always been great for us, and I love their b-t-g wine list. The room has high ceilings, and is adequate in size, so a bit of noise will not be noticed. Now, I may not choose to dine there, that night, as I do love quiet dining, but that's just me. Do not discount this venue.
Call Dickie Brennan's Steakhouse and ask if the private room over looking Iberville St is available. Have had many group business dinners in the Board Room. You can get as boisterous as you want there.
there are other rooms there too.
im a fan of PC. their summer-time "Coolinary" menu is one of the best & most generous available. the gulf fish w/ lump crab, the tuna w/ scallops, the scallop-stuffed scallops, the seafood martini (seeing a pattern here!?). good seafood dishes.
very large space. three rooms, actually - the bar, a wood-paneled dark dining room, and a brighter big dining room. i like Door Number Two.
re: kibbles
"I like Door Number Two."
Somehow, I conjured up an image of the young ladies on the Howie Mandell TV show with the cases, standing in front of you with two covered entrées, and asking you to choose.
Keep the reviews coming and maybe they'll get back on the short list.
re: Bill Hunt
If you guys are boisterous I recommend the Rib Room, I had many a very boisterous lunch there and it's a very festive place, ditto Mr. B's and Dickie Brennan's
re: bronwen
For me, I am any thing BUT boisterous. I enjoy quiet fine-dining, and shun places typified as "happening," or "cool" orexhibiting a vibe."
Maybe the OP wants that sort of "scene," but not me.
I prefer gentlemen speaking in hushed tones to just the gentlemen and ladies, at their table. I don't even want to hear their conversations, as they are not my business.
I think that my totally "tongue-n-cheek" comment might have painted an inaccurate picture. Sorry for that.
re: Isabella
I find a bit too little of this, but that is universal. With the exception of starred restaurants in Europe, jackets seem endangered. OTOH, I guess that if I had a restaurant, I'd want warm bodies in my place and would possibly change my earlier dictates - things are changing. Next thing that I know, La Mer will allow diners in tank tops and wet jams.


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I recently tried a Singhalese (sri lanka) dish which to simply put is brinjal pickle. It is apparently served during special occasions and not that difficult to make. I asked a friend how to make it and she directed me to infolanka.com/recipes...
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- 5 pieces of egg plant - cut into strips
- 10 small red onions or pearl onions
- 1/4 small dried prawns (shrimp)
- 4-5 small green chillies- cut in the middle
- 10 cloves of finely chopped (paste) garlic
- Ginger
- 2 table spoon of crushed dried red chillies
- 1/3 cup of vinegar
- 3 tsp of black mustard seed - powder
- 5 full tsp of sugar (or according to taste)
- 2 sprigs of curry leaves
- 2 cloves - powder
- Salt to taste
- Oil to deep fry
- Cut egg plant into thin slices and deep fry, drain and keep aside.
- Fry small onions for about 2 mins and then fry green chillies for about 30 seconds drain and keep aside.
- Fry fried shrimps for 45 seconds. Then saute crushed red chillies for 15 seconds and fry curry leaves for about 15 seconds, drain and keep all fried stuff aside.
- Mix garlic, ginger, mustard, cloves and sugar to gether with vinegar boil for 1 and 1/2 minute.
- Switch off and mix the rest of the fried items and add salt to taste. Mix well.
- Let it cool.
- NB: This taste better after one day.
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Nutrition Facts
|Amount Per Recipe
|Recipe Size 1518g
|Calories 649
|Calories from Fat 51
|Total Fat 6.12g
|Saturated Fat 0.52g
|Trans Fat 0.0g
|Cholesterol 2mg
|Sodium 125mg
|Potassium 2325mg
|Total Carbs 141.36g
|Dietary Fiber 19.4g
|Sugars 92.33g
|Protein 17.32g


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This weekend a group of some 900 authors published a two-page ad in the New York Times criticizing these tactics. The organizer, Douglas Preston, is a member of our board, and several of his fellow Council members, along with many members of the Authors Guild, signed the letter, which you can read here. It said: "As writers—most of us not published by Hachette—we feel strongly that no bookseller should block the sale of books or otherwise prevent or discourage customers from ordering or receiving the books they want. It is not right for Amazon to single out a group of authors, who are not involved in the dispute, for selective retaliation." That's something we all agree with. And it's not right for Amazon to claim that they were forced to do this: no one made them do this.
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He owes a lot of people a lot of money. This morning, one of his suppliers called me to collect on a debt because I signed a personal guarantee while we were married.
I told him the situation (they obviously don't care). He asked if I would be willing to offer some amount to get myself removed from this case. I am able to cover this debt(it's not a ton of money). However, I don't think I want to do that. I think it may be better to take my chances in front of a judge on this one.
Unfortunately, I would have to stand beside Wxh to do that.
I am very close to breaking NC, calling wxh, and letting him have a dose of williesmom on a bad day. Nobody wants that, least of all him.
I may have to pull out my "ace in the hole" and call his parents to see if they will satisfy this one.
But I am sorry I couldn't stop smiling at the rest of your post.
You sound strong with a good sense of humour. I envy that haha.
BTW I wouldn't mind being a fly on the wall watching you give him
williesmom on a bad day
And telling his parents on him.....lol another kick to the B**** while he is down lol.
(I like this tough talk )
I don't know how you do that without paying anything...something to check with a lawyer? Is there anything else you signed for his business stuff that you should look into so it doesn't come back to bite you later? I don't know how that stuff works.
WH says marriage is over: May 15, 2009.
EA#2 July 20, 2009. Legally sep: Aug 16, 2009. DIVORCED!!!! Signed Nov 23, final Dec 24, 2010, adultery listed.
I'll have to look at the MSA when I get home. I'm thinking that I had a clause in there that said that wxh would assume all debts, future and current, for his business.
Well then you should be free of him by now !!!!
There are statutes of limitation for some crime shorter than that!!
I think it may be better to take my chances in front of a judge on this one.
No matter how sympathetic he/she may be, a judge is going to follow the law. If you signed the guarantee, you're responsible.
He asked if I would be willing to offer some amount to get myself removed from this case.
You could try making him a low ball offer. They probably know your ex is a deadbeat, so they may be happy at least getting a small percentage of the debt.
The alternative to not paying is having your credit score take a big hit.
Surely there's a way to so that. Do you know what else you went guarantor for him on? Can you preempt and have yourself removed?
Is there a way to collect these and go after him for them in a bundle? I'd pay a few hundred to not have to see the sad clown again. Right now I'd pay thousands.
6 years? SIX?
Note to self - NEVER EVER SIGN A GUARANTEE FOR ANYONE, EVER.
I'm thinking that I had a clause in there that said that wxh would assume all debts, future and current, for his business.
Before you pay them a dime, please check into what the statute of limitations is for whatever type of debt this is. It is entirely possible the SOL has expired on a debt this old, HOWEVER, the moment you pay anything at all, it re-sets the clock on the SOL.
Alot of good advice.
1. Don't pay anything yet - if they have waited this long, they can wait longer until you can figure stuff out.
2. they still have to obey the law, so if they start hounding you then you can tell them to back off or you will sue for harrassment.
Talk to a lawyer if you need to to figure out what you can or can not do.
lots of good advice especially regardin SOL...
Collateral damage is kind of sticky and gross. There needs to be a good detergent to get rid of that kind of yuck when it gets on you.
Many of us crucify ourselves between two thieves - regret for the past and fear of the future. -foulton oursler
What a douchebag...
I won't be doing anything for a while.
When we were married, we had a partnership. He got the business in the divorce and created an LLC. He never notified this particular supplier of the change, so they went back to the last paperwork filed.
He is starting to piss me off.
Only now? Wow, you''re a better woman than me
Took a while, but I like the me I am, without him.
"Until God opens the next do
Me: Wxh, this is Williesmom. I'm inquiring about the $2200 that you owe to XXX. Please let me know if you're going to resolve it or not. Thanks.
Wxh: And what is this any of ur business how did u get my number that is what I want to no.
Me: They are asking me to pay half because I signed a guarantee back in 2007. I don't want to bother you, I just want to know if there is any action required on my part.
Wxh: No. it does not concern u. Who gave u this number
Me: I've had it for years in case I needed it. Awesome. I'll let the collection guy know that it's all yours. Thanks.
I think he brought a knife to a gunfight.
eta: AND I'll also be arming my security system as soon as the puppies and I get back from our walk. He has got to be hopping mad.
[This message edited by Williesmom at 6:03 PM, April 21st (Monday)]
Now, get your name off that form!!!
I think he brought a knife to a gunfight.
Keep that text!
Man, I'd be mortified if I had collection people after me and they contacted the sad clown.
Still winning, Wxh?
If that's the case, I wouldn't let him ruin my credit over the *principle*. I'd pay that shit off. And then I'd figure out how to get my money back from him. Because of the amount I would think "file a small claims suit" but since it is related to your decree, maybe it would be something that needs to be handled by the family law people.
Your ex is kind of a dick, huh? People are after you guys for money and all he cares about is how you got his number. If the dumb shit would pay his bills and be, oh I don't know....a somewhat responsible human being....then he would never have to hear from you again.
If you think that telling his parents would have any impact on the outcome of this scenario.....I would TOTALLY tell them. But if they aren't in a position to pony up any money, then I'd suggest just dealing with it (or not) yourself.
In my effort to be *concise*, I often come off as blunt and harsh. Sorry, don't mean to be offensive.
Local rumor has it that his parents have been paying his debts, which is why I would even bother contacting them. They would be mortified enough to take care of it immediately.
I guess that's the funny part: he is drowning in debt and facing jail time, and his biggest concern is how his ex-wife got his number? Really?
Just pay your fucking bills like a normal and responsible adult. Oh, I forgot - he's above that. He's better than the lowly people that pay their bills regularly.
I did. The coll company has 7 years in my state to collect, then it's too bad for them, and paying even a dollar starts the 7 years over again.
You may be able to be "off the hook" already.
me BS 52
him - 46
married 15 years DIVORCED 10 31 12
children - ds15 ds12
d-day 12-19-11
I gave a 24hour ultimatum then went to attorney next day
Divorce filed
So, tonight I drafted a letter to Wxh's parents. I don't ask them to pay the debt, but I ask them to please call me. I included a copy of everything that the collection agent sent to me.
I was a part of that family for 26 years. They owe me the courtesy of a phone call. I'm putting the letter in the mail tomorrow. They are reasonable people. In the meantime, I'll consult legal counsel. To be continued....
[This message edited by Williesmom at 7:19 PM, April 23rd (Wednesday)]
So, yesterday, I reached an agreement with the collection guy. I also revoked my personal guarantee (a bit like closing the barn door after the horses are out).
I also got the company to agree that that any overpayments on the account would be refunded to me, not wxh. My fear (or dream) would be that he also pays them, and they refund him the amount that I already paid).
This had better be the last of it.


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A Chico mother appeared in court Wednesday morning on child endangerment charges.
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Moralez admitted to KRCR News Channel 7 she left her 8- and 9-year-old daughters home alone overnight. Around 2:30 a.m. a fire broke out. The girls awoke to find their mother gone and the house on fire.
Both girls escaped without injury.
In court Wednesday, prosecutors said firefighters told them they found a Coleman gas can in the home, "surrounded by fuel." They did not specify if the gas can was the source of the house fire.
Previously, investigators described the fire as incendiary, which means it was a suspicious human-caused fire.
In court, the defense attorney asked the judge if Moralez could be released from jail to attend a 12-month drug recovery program. The judge denied the request and ordered Moralez to remain in custody.
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God has a plan and a path. I don't get too religious here, but I guess I'm on some path. My sister who told me about SP found out from her friend who saw it on the E! network's celebrity diets. She just said to my sister - "who knew that that veg-out in front of the TV would have had such a ripple effect." Thanks Lisa for vegging out that day.
The ripple is on it's way...I plan on visiting everyone who stopped by. From the looks of it, it is going to take some time! LOL As with everything...baby steps, baby steps...
I usually do not blog daily, but being that this was an unusually high blog week for me, I figured I might as well finish off the week with a positive note!
The grumps have finally passed! Thank goodness!! I hate being mental. I knew it would pass, but sometimes, things just have to run their coarse. kind of like a craving - just get it done and over with and MOVE ON!!
Work was SUPER slow - gotta love the economy...so while I was waiting for things to happen - I did sit-ups and pushups in the back room! Strength done for the day! LOL It woke me up, which helped a lot. We call that time of the day - dopey time (3pm). Mexico has it right - a siesta in the middle of the day should be everyday!
We had company for dinner again - fine by me, keeps the kids entertained - so dinner was a little high in cals. Tomorrow is a new day and a new month! Time for a 10 day personal challenge...I think I'm ready for one.
So my 10 day challenge will be this - cals in LOW range; exercise on the scheduled days - in the morning if possible; do a little something outside eveyday, whether it be weeding or swimming with the kids. Try that Indian dancing DVR program too - the kids will like it. That's all - keep it simple stupid - KISS.
So there we are.
What's done is done.
August 1st - here I come!!!
That's all. Mental wreck with no motivation to do anything whatsoever. Just a phase, I am sure, but it stinks nonetheless.
I'm pulling all my mottos out tonight...
- this too shall pass.
- tomorrow is a new day with no mistakes in it.
It seems like every 3 weeks is an oomphless week...and it is so funny how it does not correspond with PMS or MS!! Maybe it's the ovulation week! LoL!! but if that was the case, wouldn't you think I'd be wanting something! NOT!! LMAO - poor DH!
Anyway - I know why I'm a headcase. It's that week.
So here is some accountability - I ate CAKE!!! Lightening then struck me thru the window. LOL!! I really don't eat that many refined sugars anymore, but I made it for my aunt's 75th birthday today and it was a chocolate layer cake with cherry pie filling in the center, covered in fluffy vanilla frosting - almost like a black forest cake, I guess. I could not resist. Oh well - what is done is done. Was it good, you ask? Hell yeah! I make a mean box cake mix!
It's late and the kitchen is a disaster from dinner still....I guess that is what I'l be doing after I sign off...yay :P
Dirty little secret - I love "So You think you Can Dance?" WOW!
Newest thing I tried this week - bellydancing on the FitTV channel - it is so hard! only lasted 20 minutes.
I'm hoping blogging will get me over this hump. Overall it was a good week and day aside from the exercise and cake. Eating more cals for maintenance is a little weird and I feel like I am cheating...I have to get over that mental block. I just don't want to let my guard down and turn to old habits. That reason is why I am blogging. I can look back and see the pattern, and then work on that.
I refuse to beat myself up about a crappy few days. Nobody is perfect. This is a journey and not a marathon.
See.... I use my own advice when I need it most. It is the execution that needs a little help is all. LoL And it's even more important to laugh at oneself during these idiotic times.
Nineteen years ago, I was 16 years old and my mom died of pancreatic cancer. Yesterday was the 19th anniversary of that most uber-crappy day.
A lot has changed since then, and yet a lot has stayed the same in some ways. I'm the mom-type of the family, being that I was the oldest girl...and that is just fine by me. I keep the home fires burning.
My younger brother called me up last night and told me that he and his wife were going to have a baby!! They had just seen the doctor and had to spread the news! I'm so happy for them! They are going to be great parents! I love being an aunt! Since I'm done having kids, it will be great to have a new little person to snuggle and give back! "Hey, you stink - daddy needs to change you!" That kind of stuff! The best of both worlds!
Every year, this anniversary sneaks up on us. Some years are moodier than others, and most of the time we don't know why until a week or so later; and that is when we have that 'Aha!' moment and recollect the past.
It's nice to have a year where the circle of life is so recognizable and apparant. My mom lived life. Life is meant for the living, she would always say. I'm going to live that way too.
Hindsight is 20/20 - what I have learned from that experience is that you have to make your own memories, and I want my boys to have some really great memories. If my time comes way too early like it did for my mom, then I want to know that they have some great stuff to look back on and smile.
Doing SP and taking back control is a big step into giving them those memories. I played soccer the other day with my 2 oldest and 2 little boys we befriended at a picnic. I wanted to play instead of sitting on my butt talking to my relatives I see every week. Doing new stuff is part of this new lifestyle and it is really fun!
I think my mom would be super proud of me. In fact, I know she is. Life is way too short to be sitting on my ass.


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Gas Range without exterior exhaust?
Can anyone tell me if I can install a pro-style range without exterior exhaust? I've been in the market for a range ever since I melted a large plastic lid in my 18yr old kenmore gas range (i won't go into the oven-fire details!) and haven't used it since. I don't want to burn off the plastic in my house, and don't feel like disconnecting the propane and trying to rig it up the range outside to burn it off out there, and besides, two of the burners were shot.
I really like the pro style ranges like Bertazonni or American because i don't like all the electronic crap that most cheaper ranges have now. I definitely want continuous grates on the top, and because I hate to clean, probably closed burners. I've been doing extensive baking for years with great results in a regular old gas oven, without convection, so I can take that or leave it.
The problem lies in the fact that I have no exterior exhaust. My current set up has a microwave/fan over the range. The range is on an inside wall of an old brick farmhouse with no easy way to ventilate. Also, the range is exposed on one side. This creates an aesthetic problem with ranges such as the GE Cafe and Monogram, which--can you believe it!-actually are not stainless on the sides! The sides are black according to my local GE dealer. (and they don't come in all white, which i could live with.) For the price of the monogram that is outrageous! And though it's not as offensive as some others... they've got that electronic clock and touchpad that i don't care for.
So, the question is, could I install something like the American Range Pro Style 30" or Bertanzoni without exhaust? Does anyone have any other suggestions? My family wants to know when I'm going to bake again! Thanks!
I hate to tell you that gas code regulations in the U.S. are such that *all* gas appliances must ventilate to the outside. This covers residential as well as commercial regulations.
The newer codes are also far less tolerant of ambient carbon monoxide levels. We were having trouble with a water heater and when the plumber came down to check it out, he had to shut it off and seal the closed gas valve with a wire and a label. This was because the baffles had all but rusted away, and the thing was leaking CO into the furnace room. The leak was very, very small. I replaced the old water heater with one of the new on-demand (tankless) models. Nonetheless, we were rather upset that we had to go without hot water for a few days because the plumber was *bound by law* to *seal-off the gas* in cases of even a tiny bit of CO leakage. Hey, the new codes are tough, but they're for our own good!
Can you cut a hole in the brick wall? The hole size is not as large as you might think, especially with the high-powered devices they have on the market now.
re: shaogo
Can you reference a source for this?
re: shaogo
ain't true.
re: DGresh
I didn't think so - that's why I asked for a source reference.
Shaogo is incorrect. Gas ranges (and other cooking appliances) DO NOT REQUIRE exterior ventilation. Remember, an exhaust fan is meant to remove cooking odors from the kitchen, not to remove the byproducts of combustion.
However, if one *CHOOSES* to install an exhaust hood in the kitchen, then one *must* comply with the code requirements: "Exhaust hood vents shall discharge to the outdoors and shall be equipped with a back draft damper."
If in doubt about anything I've just said, you can confirm it with your city Building & Safety Department.
re: Joe Blowe
Joe, I live in a rural area, I don't even know who has oversight over the code enforcement around here! I've had 2 different propane suppliers to for different stove issues in the past, and no one ever told me I HAD to ventilate, so I think you are correct. And now that I think about it, there are 'ventless' propane fueled fireplaces....
My current kicthen has a gas stove with no exhaust. We are in the early process of remodeling and want to add exhaust, we thought or only option was the down draft system as we have a crawl space, but saw another type of exhaust fan in a store. Sadly I can't remember the brand but I've visited the website for the company. I will post the link once I get a chance this weekend. They have some exhaust fans that mount to the wall without having to drill through the wall. Hopefully I will run across the magazine I saw the ad in.
re: roro1831
From what I can tell, most of those hood appear to be nothing more than fancy recirculating vents (the type that comes with over-the-range microwave units). They do not actually exhaust anything from the kitchen, but I suppose it's better than nothing...
IMO, you and the OP should find HVAC specialists in your areas -- there are many different methods of installing a proper ventilation hood in *any* kitchen and disguising the associated duct work (e.g. flat ducts behind cabinets, "faux" beams, etc.).
re: Joe Blowe
We will most likely be going with the down draft system or a telescopic system, but the reviews I have seen on those aren't that great, as we have crawl space to utilize. As the range is on an island, a hood could be installed but the costs would be such that it would not be worth it. We basically have a galley kitchen and the cost is currently at $22,000 and we haven't even picked out counter tops yet. So the added cost of the hood and running the duct, as there will be no fake beams installed, would not be worth it.
re: roro1831
Thanks for the link! Also, here's a link for a home-inspector's web site that discusses the functionality of the recirculating ventilation option... very interesting.
Honestly, pletty? If you're going to do it, an exterior exhaust on a pro range is the best way to go. You can look at the pop up exhaust vents if remodeling to move the location is not an option, but they're not as effective as direct venting via an exterior wall because the vent ducts have to go a circuitous route through the interior walls.
But I wouldn't recommend skipping SOME sort of venting to the outside. "Pro" burners (range, rangetop or cooktop) generate a lot of heat and I find a lot of splattering when one pan-fries, sautes, etc. JMO. Since you mentioned you hate to clean...I can tell you that sometimes, I simply forget to put the vent on. The grease splattering is much worse when I cook without the exhaust fan on. The direct, exterior vent minimizes the mess, when I remember to use the fan.
And I agree with those who say the codes are determined on a local (and on some items, state) basis. That's what I found when we built our house four years ago. I'm not aware that the federal government has gotten involved in this.
Oh, crap. I was wrong. I was quoting from regulations for gas heating devices, *not* stoves -- I found this out after I asked the same plumber from whom I garnered my information. He claimed that he said nothing about stoves to me, and I believe him.
Please prepare a very large crow -- feathers and all. I'm ready to eat!
re: shaogo
LOL, shaogo. Yick. I'm sure crow must be a delicacy *somewhere* in the world, but...feathers? JMO, but I don't think you have to go THAT far. We all make mistakes, and the nice thing is, you're able to admit yours.
I think you deserve a pardon. Or at the least a commuted sentence.
I owned and ran a restaurant for quite awhile and got to know my restaurant equipment guy pretty well. I had asked him his thoughts on installing a commercial 6 burner stove in my household kitchen.
I wanted something like a Vulcan 6 burner range
While sitting in my kitchen and looking around, he told me (BTW this was about 5 years ago and in Canada) that if we went commercial, code required exhaust.
It seems that stove/ovens made for household use do not require exhaust, whereas commercial appliances do.
I'm not saying this applies to you or your case specifically.
I think the American Range PRO is actually part of their "Residential Series". As such, my equipment guy's comments would make sense (if they have separate residential and commercial lines).
I think speaking to the American Range rep would answer your questions with authority.
pletty, it all depends on how you really USE your range. Sounds like baking is your biggest concern. And well, if it is, the "pro-style" ranges offer no better performance at all than a good 30" consumer range. And if you aren't doing tons of high-output cooking on the burners, I can't imagine it'd be all the different from your current setup, frankly.
You should be aware that I don't think there's any range on the market at any price point with sides designed to be as aesthetically pleasing as the top and front. If you like white, go with that. From a pure design standpoint, stainless is no longer fashion-forward in late 2009.
re: dmd_kc
okay... I CONFESS... aside from the continuous grates and a burner that would boil water in a reasonable amount of time... my concern is-- aesthetic. American comes in yellow! How can a person not have their mood lifted just looking at a yellow range everyday? on the other hand, one of those ugly kenmores in white with gray grates that raise 3 inches above the cooktop and look like a cage to catch a rat, and a bunch of gaudy electronics, or faux-pro with a little stainless and alot of ugly black parts that are dust attractors.... that's enough to make me depressed! Should I just get over myself and buy the first thing I see when I walk into Lowe's?
re: pletty
Aesthetics are a perfectly valid part of your purchase.
All I'm saying is that the best professional chef I've ever known uses an extremely run-of-the-mill Whirlpool gas range at home and turns out food to make you weep. A "pro-style" range will not make an Escoffier out of any of us, and they are no longer fashionable from a pure design standpoint.
How about you hire a cabinet maker to build you a little enclosure to match your other cabinetry on the exposed side of that American you like? Maybe even put some narrow shelves or something in it to make it practical.
re: dmd_kc
dmd_kc, I know you are right!
Read this article from the NYTimes
I have a friend, who, whenever she comes here exclaims,"with all the cooking you do I cannot believe you still haven't re-done your kitchen!" Well!
When at some point we do some work, I do not want it to scream 'remodeled in 2010' with wall to wall stainless and granite....especially since I live in an old home and feel a sort of responsibility -not to make it historically accurate, but to consider the character of the house when remodeling. That's why I'm not interested in doing alot of major structural changes although there are many challenges structurally! Besides two windows, there are 5 doors into my kitchen! One of them is next to the stove and hence no room for cabinetry there.
re: pletty
Holy moly, I don't know how I missed this bit of Bittman when it was first published, but it's my new bible! LOVE IT! Thank you, pletty!
I would never in a million years talk down to anyone who really loves his or her 40" $12k range, 1,000 cfm hood and granite counter tops. Those items are very important to a lot of people. But as my hero Mr. Bittman points out, they're hardly necessities to making incredible food. I couple of weeks ago I had a meal as fine as I've ever enjoyed in any restaurant -- in a place that has a kitchen that would look paltry compared the one Bittman posted on his blog.
Maybe I'm justifying my own modest budget in my current kitchen remodel. But I also know I've never **really** found myself unable to execute a meal because I didn't have that extra six inches of cooktop space or an exhaust hood that'll strip the hair off the cat.
BTW, I LOVE those weird old houses with things like kitchens that have five doors. I lived in one for many years, and I have nothing but happy memories about it (well, except for the heating bills and the fact that my teeny-tiny car would fit into the basement drive-in garage only with the assistance of a shoehorn and the careful application of Vaseline.)
AFAIK, Exterior venting for a "commercial style" range is necessary to exhaust the heat generated by the high output burners. You may also have to shore up the floor under the range due to the increased weight of a commercial grade range.
Just don't buy a Heartland stove! I thought a hood was required for all ranges and we didn't want a hood in our vintage kitchen so we sprung for a Heartland stove which, due to the design made to look like a stove from 1924, has a built in vent/fan which can recirculate back into the room. Would have been a great solution but this $5200.00 stove is in the process of being returned. It has been one problem after another and the company is very unresponsive. The exhaust fan is so ear-splittingly loud that I would never use it. That is just one of the problems with the stove. Most disappointing!


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Hungary's currency appreciated 0.1 percent to 277.95 per euro by 4:45 p.m. in Budapest. The yield on the government's benchmark five-year notes rose two basis points, or 0.02 percentage point, to 7.142 percent.
The Magyar Nemzeti Bank will probably keep its base rate at 7 percent tomorrow, according to 15 out of 16 analysts polled by Bloomberg. One analyst expects a cut to 6.75 percent. A holiday in the U.K. limited trading today, Peter Karsai, a Budapest- based trader at Commerzbank AG, wrote in an e-mailed note today.
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Weather Averages for Venice in January
Averages for Venice in January
January is the coldest month of the year in Venice.
The average temperature only reaches a high of around 6°C (that's about 43°F), and can dip as low as -1°C (about 30°F)
You can expect to experience rain on an average of 9 days in this month. The average monthly rain is around 58mm and there is only about 3 hours of average daily sunshine.
Warm clothing such as hats, gloves and scarves would be appropriate during your visit.
The average sea temperature is only 11°C (about 52°F) so you definitely will not be going swimming!
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New Years Day; The day after the long night of celebration on New Years Eve. Most shops, resturaunts and various other services will be closed for the day, as people recover from the parties, drink and lack of sleep. It is common for people take a dip in the refreshingly cool waters of the morning, definitely one way of recovering from an unwelcome hangover.
Epiphany and the Regatta delle Befane; Both events take place on the 6th January, Epiphany celebrates the 12th day of which the three wise men arrived at the manger and produced their gifts for the baby Jesus.
Italy's Christmas Holiday season traditionaly lasts through the celebration of Epiphany, there is a feast which is called La Befana, which is an integral part of the festive celebration across Italy. La Befana is derived from a fairy tale about a good witch who brings gifts for children. It is beleived that she is searching for the baby Jesus, therefore she brings gifts to children. Parades and processions are organiseed for this day of festivity.
The Regatta delle Befana is held to celebrate Epiphany, where 5 rowing veterans (over the age of 55) are dressed up as Epiphanies. They then compete in a race along the Canal Grande , in a show of strength and ability in fancy dress to win a flag.
Saint Anthony's Day ( Festa di San Antonio Abate); On the 17th January, the religious festival or feast day of Saint Anthony the Abbot takes place. A huge bonfire is lit, which is the main focus of the crowds, this spectacle is accompanied by processions and music as per the usual with Italain festivals. Saint Anthony is supposed to protect against skin diseases such as shingles, Ergotism and erysipelas, historically refered to as " Saint Anthony's Fire" due to him being called the dominator of Fire, so those skin diseases are named after him, and therefore explains the use of a bonfire. He is also the patron saint of domestic animals, butchers, basket makers and gravediggers.
Venice has many fantastic museums which, being out of season, are good to see at this time of year.
The Marciano Museum in St Mark's Square, contains the original copy of the famous bronze horses that used to stand outside in the square.
Displays include Roman mosaics, antique tapestries and important manuscripts.
There is also a gallery with fantastic views of the beautiful St. Mark's Square.
The Palazzo Ducal (Doge's Palace) has had a fortress on the site since the 9th century, eventually growing into a grand palace.
You can take a tour around the palace and see the Scala d'Oro and the Grand Council Chamber – as well as the prison where Casanova himself was held before escaping!
The Museo Correr is all about the history of Venice and is full of historical memorabilia as well as numerous paintings and statues.