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Saskatchewan is probably one of the least visited provinces in Canada. Most people only know Saskatchewan for the #1 highway which get's you from one end to the other in roughly 7 hours. It unfortunately gets a bad rap from other Canadians, whom occasionally define it as boring, flat, plain, and dull. All of which can occasionally be true. But any true traveler knows that if you're willing to dig deep enough, something good is always bound to turn up.
1. Craven Country Jamboree
Craven Country Jamboree is Canada's longest running multi-day music festival. Known locally as just "Craven", this unique festival is located on the same plot of land for 25 years, smack-dab in the middle of the Qu'Appelle Valley. 23,500 fans flock to the small town of Craven, Saskatchewan to catch four days of some of the worlds best Country Music.
The 2009 lineup included George Strait, Taylor Swift, Clint Black, Kellie Pickler, Billy Ray Cyrus, and the Charlie Daniels Band. Whether you're into Country Music or not, if you like drinking (heavily), you'll fit in just fine here. Don't forget to bring a cowboy hat, a tent you have no sentimental feelings about, and a few cases of Pilsner.
Check out Craven's website and watch for the 2010 lineup being announced soon.
2. Regina Folk Fest
Come the 2nd weekend of August, downtown Regina's Victoria Park is flooded with 20, 000 people seeking to catch a glimpse of their favourite folk and indie bands. This festival has been going on for over 40 years, and in recent years has been scoring some huge names in the indie/folk scene. Recently they were able to get Blue Rodeo, Michael Franti, Iron & Wine, Bedouin Soundclash, Steve Earle, Feist, Nihaz, Buck 65 and many more. Tickets are relatively cheap considering how many bands you're able to see, and when the music isn't playing there are countless workshops you can attend, along with children's activities going on to keep every member of the family entertained.
Check out the Regina Folk Fest website for more information.
3. Hot Summer Days at the Lake
Those who have never been to Canada have a strange assumption that's it's always cold up here. Toss in a unfamiliar province name like Saskatchewan, and within one sentence you've gone from being a regular guy or girl to being an expert in Igloo and Quinzhee Design.(Read How to build an Igloo) Fact of the matter is, come summer time, this place get's hot. Between the months of June and September, the weather in Saskatchewan will stay well above 30 degrees Celsius for weeks on end, and occasionally make it all the way up to 40. With over 100,000 lakes scattered across this square shaped province, you're sure to find somewhere close by to cool off.
If your staying in Regina, you're best bet is to check out Last Mountain Lake. It's roughly 40 km North West of Regina. This lake is 70 km long, and only 2 km wide at it's widest portions. Local favourites of Last Mountain Lake include Regina Beach, Grandview Beach, and Rowan's Ravine Provincial Park, which has a marina for boaters and sea-dooers, a full service campground, a small restaurant, and every campers favourite…mini golf.
4. Downhill Skiing & Snowboarding in the Prairies
The thought of downhill skiing or snowboarding in the prairies has boggled the mind of many a non-flat-landers alike. "How is it downhill if it's always flat?" – Glad you asked Kemo Sabe – Saskatchewan is home to thousands of valleys and hills, some of which are large enough to ski or snowboard down. The demand for winter activities in Saskatchewan has caused several Ski Resorts to pop up around Saskatchewan. Including Mission Ridge, 40 Minutes from Regina (near Fort Qu'Appelle), Wapiti, located north of the of Melfort, and Table Mountain Regional Park, located 16km west of Battleford.
I've personally been going to Mission Ridge for years. It gets a good amount of snow, occasionally icy, but that's to be expected given Saskatchewan's climate. It's home to several rails, boxes, kickers, and a half pipe. These little ski resorts are cheap compared to the lift tickets in the Rockies, and if you're just getting started, or need to keep the "itch" at bay until your next trip to the Rockies, they're the perfect choice.
5. Pond Hockey / Shinny
Located in just about every city or town in Saskatchewan is a pond, lake, stream, river, or something that will freeze over by winter. Rent, borrow, or steal some skates and a hockey stick, and you've made the cut to one of Saskatchewans favourite winter pastimes. The trick to getting a good Pond Hockey game going is to either wait until the Ceremonial Stick Throwing, or start your own pile and scream "Shinny!". The Ceremonial Stick Throwing is where all participants throw their sticks into a pile. One blindfolded pond hockey player then kneels in front of the large pile of hockey sticks, and begins throwing one to the left, one to the right. One to the left, and one to the right. And repeat. Once all of the sticks are gone; the teams are made. Retrieve your stick and commence getting your "Game On."
Saskatchewan has a superb habit of having very clear winter nights. There isn't really anything like looking up from a hockey rink into a starlit sky. The sound of skates tearing into the ice, pucks hitting sticks, the sight of your breathe leaving your mouth, and the cold feeling you get in your lungs once you inhale. Sooth your frozen aching feet with a warm cup of mocha and you've got yourself a perfect Saskatchewan evening.
6. Saskatchewan Roughriders
Throwing the ol' pig skin around isn't just an American thing. In fact, the CFL (Canadian Football League) is one of the most followed leagues in Canada, next to the NHL. This surge in popularity, along with our passion for drinking & partying, has earned 'Rider Fans a reputation amongst other cities. Whether your in it for for sport, the heritage, or just an excuse to slap an emptied watermelon on your head and hammer back a dozen beers, you'll find somewhere to fit in amongst the masses of Rider Nation. The Saskatchewan Roughriders play their home games at Mosaic Stadiums Taylor Field, located in downtown Regina. Be sure to show up a few hours ahead of the game for the pre-game entertainment, and remember to cheer loud as you walk down the Green mile.
I'm sure if I thought hard enough I could come up with a few other reasons, but six is my favourite number, so stopping here just feels right. The idea for this post came from the many conversations I've had with people who know absolutely nothing about Saskatchewan aside from it being flat. Hopefully this will give you something to talk about next time you run into somebody from Saskatchewan. Just a tip: Scream "RIDERS" or "CRAVEN" to any group of drunks to make instant friends. 60% of the time, it works every time.
My favourite skit the Gemini's did a couple years back
20 Responses to "6 reasons why Saskatchewan Doesn't Suck"
- Ted Klassen
What a great site. I think you are doing a great job despite your challenges of being raised in Saskatchewan. It just shows hard work will overcome.
Great post! I love Saskatchewan and I would like to add to the list…. Summer Invasion is one of Regina's craziest party's and the fact that our summer is among the sunniest in Canada makes for a great golf season.
Keep up the great work!
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My dad is from Saskatchewan, so we go there at least once a year to visit family. I've spent many great summers at Good Spirit Lake, camping in Saskatchewan is always fun. And even though I'm from Edmonton, the best CFL games to watch are the ones where The Riders play, the fans are so devoted it's fantastic. I've even seen melonheads at the Edmonton International Airport.
In the end I think it's all about perspective. If you go somewhere and expect it to be boring, well it probably will be. But if you go expecting to have a good time and meet great people you'll enjoy yourself.
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Canada seriously needed a post like this! Hah!
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Never was thinking about it, but may I'll check Saskatchewan someday Is it easy way to get North(Nunavut) from Regina or Saskatoon?
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I am from Australia but I visit canada yearly, for the snowboarding.. I have yet to snowboard in the prairies, would it be worth my time to go there? I usually snowboard at whistler but I am wanting to see more of canada..
im sure the folk fest alone would be worth the trip though:)
I am sorry but the first five are things that suck about Saskatchewan. I really dislike country music. The folk festival is not great – just looked at the list of artists – unrecognizable all of 'em. Summer at the lake? Well this is the same around Canada, really not a "Sask" thing. Skiing, really,I am shocked, there is no response to this — do not come to Sask to go on a ski trip you will be extremely disappointed. Pond hockey, – playing hockey is great – it'll be mostly kids that enjoy this though. The only time I like to play pond hockey is if it is a warm day in the winter, — there is better outdoor rink hockey in any other Canadian province because *shocker* it's not as cold in the rest of Canada. Football, well pro sports will always be popular — in every nook and cranny of the frigging globe.
—> basically anywhere else you can get what Saskatchewan offers and more, and usually better quality.
Crete is just like Saskatchewan except from the snow and the river ab passes . So i would suggest summer in Crete and winter in Saskatchewan Canada for all my life !!
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- Jimmy
Why would you revoke someone's "invitation" to Saskatchewan just because they gave their opinion?
"That is all" ???
One thing I don't like about Sask is that there are so many darned mosquitos in the summer. Once the sun sets, prepare for a blood-sucking orgy by those infernal buggers.
Of course, the winter is pretty long too..
So, you have a bone-nipping icy road fest
Decent days, with insects ready to eat you alive the minute you step into shade or outside after sunset.
Let's not forget those small flies in a swarm that buzz around your head.
Another thing is that businesses seem quite disorganized, mainly the public schools (Catholic ones are pretty much the same thing, province-owned an unionized)
We asked to get health cards for SK because we moved from a difference province, but they messed them up. Put my daughter as male, her age incorrectly, our names misspelled, my date of birth wrong, etc.
Hey Corbin, I like your posts, they are very useful. I discover many things about Canada, I hope someday I will visit this country.
- Laszlo Woodbine
I left Saskatchewan for the outside world 2 years ago and it was the best thing I ever did. Saskatchewan is the tenth level of Hell. And Regina is something that makes Hell seem pleasant. The downtown has been gutted for a pedestrian mall with no damn shops, Harbour Landing is the same as the East side but without the spastic roads, winter is 7 months of bone cracking cold, there's nothing to do there if you aren't a functional alcoholic or suffering from the bizarre brain disease that makes people into Rider fans, there's no jobs unless you want to work in a mine or at Walmart, the people who live there are the most mind blowingly racist misanthropes since the Nazis were around and I thank my lucky stars every day that I had enough brains to get out of that black hole of a province and escape to the rest of the world! You can take my invitation to Saskatchewan and throw it in the 6 foot deep lake in the middle of the damned place!
- Michaela
ugh i know EXACTLY how you feel about people insulting sask all the time. I was born and raised on the praires (on a farm too), and ive traveled to bc, ab, and manitoba ( i have yet to go to the other provinces). I have to say, i still like sask the best. In my opinion, we have the best sunsets, and there is a strange beauty to the wide open praires. I wish people could just picture it in their minds; standing in some relatively tall grass, and being able to see as far as possible, with the sunset in the west. Just wide open spaces, just waiting for you to make what you want of it, the wind dancing with the grass. BUT people choose to stick their noses up, pull their touques over their eyes and stomp their feet while saying that all it is is flat.. flat flaaaat and booooooooring. (skiddooing here is amazing though) It makes me sooo mad!!! I'd rather be able to stare way off into the distance and daydream then have to look out the car window and BAM big giant rock or hill in your face.But, i love this country. Every single province too. But sask is my favourite. Ad the whole motto about saskatchewan being the "land of the living skies" is true. plus we have pronghorn antelope in the south….


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After leading Texas Wesleyan to the semifinals in its first season in the Sooner Athletic Conference, senior Katherine Rosenbusch ends her four-year career with the Rams a selection to the NAIA 2013 All-American team, announced Monday.Rosenbusch became the 21st player in TWU volleyball history to receive the selection and the first to do so since Liz Meng in 2007.Rosenbusch ended the year fifth overall in the SAC in kills and also led the Rams with 382. She is also the first Texas Wesleyan volleyball player to earn first-team all-conference honors in all four seasons, having received three from the Red River Athletic Conference prior to realignment.A Hutto native, Rosenbusch was the 2010 RRAC Freshman of the Year and an all-conference academic selection in 2011, and she earned three conference player of the week awards during her career.TWU soccer honorsTexas Wesleyan senior Ivan Kovacevic was named the Rams' soccer team's fifth All-American in program history on Monday.Kovacevic, from White Settlement Brewer High School, departs with the Rams' career record for points (109) and assists (29). His 40 goals rank second all-time at TWU, and he also was named to the Sooner Athletic Conference's first team.In addition, Kovacevic was joined by Ross DeWet as a selection to the NSCAA Southwest Region team.DeWet, also a SAC first-team selection, was named Defensive Player of the Week during the season and scored his only goal of the year on senior day with a game-winning penalty kick against Southwestern Assemblies of God. DeWet also won the NJCAA National Championship in 2010 with Tyler Junior College.The Rams finished the season 13-6-1 overall, 6-4 in the SAC.Lee leads TexansJunior Mohammed Lee was named the Lone Star Conference offensive player of the week for his 23-point performance in Tarleton State's 90-35 victory over Oklahoma Panhandle State.Lee, 21st in the LSC in scoring, averages 10.7 points per game and was 3 for 4 on 3-pointers against OPSU. The 23 points was also a career high for Lee.The win helped propel Tarleton State to No. 11 in the latest NABC Division II Coaches Poll, released Tuesday. The Texans' 7-0 record is the program's best start since becoming a senior college in 1961-62.The Texans end their season-opening eight-game homestand at 8 p.m. Tuesday against McMurry.TexAnns on the riseThe Tarleton State women's basketball team moved up two positions in the latest USA Today/ESPN Division II Coaches Poll, released Tuesday.The TexAnns (7-1) have won four straight since a 62-51 defeat to Northeastern State on Nov. 19. Tarleton State next hosts Cedarville University at 6 p.m. Tuesday.
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Long distance running is more a mental battle with yourself than against other people. You can only push yourself so far in training.
There is nothing that can compare to getting to the home straight seeing the clock and realising your under your goal time.
I don't think I'll ever be able to stimulate myself enough in training to actually run as fast as I would in a race.
I am also trying for a sub 2 hour half marathon. just reached 12.6 miles in 2hrs 8 mins 23 secs so not as quick as your run but I have been doing the 10% rule each week.
Funny thing is as soon as I finish the half marathon I'm then going to start my marathon training. It never ends
Having a race goal is a great motivator. Your training will be focused on peaking at certain times of the year, whereas running for general fitness is more of a continuous improvement. For example I have used indoor rowing for general fitness which has always consisted of a 3 week cycle repeated.
With running races I'm looking to peak come race day . If you run using a training plan it will leave you peaking at the end of the plan - use that training and check out how you did in a race. You can do a time trial on your own, but it's not half as much fun as a race, and sticking a number on your vest can have some surprising effects.
2:08/9 in training with hills probably equals a sub 2 on a flattish course in a real race surely?!
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If I ever raced to win then I'd never do a race
If I ever raced to win then I'd never do a race
Ha ha, me neither
You could be really unlucky like me and pick a half marathon that isn't measured correctly - mine was Cardiff HM 2010 so technically it didn't count. I've done several since though so doesn't really matter now.
As others have said, you can say you've ran half marathon distance, just not I've ran a half marathon which implies entering an organised race. I've done training runs of half marathon or more distance 40 odd times but I'd still only say I've done 8 half marathons (controversially counting Cardiff 2010!)
Ok, looks like I'm going to give it a go. I've looked online for a local HM and the Redcar and Cleveland has popped up. My worry is it is in 46 days, will this be enough time to prepare for it and if anyone has ran it would they say it is newbie friendly for a first HM.
If people don't think it's suitable do they have any reccomendations for other races.
Thanks, Peter.
For the full marathon it is a bit more specific again. When talking to non runners, you can only say you have run a marathon if you ran London (VLM). Any other marathon just doesn't cut it. It is not worth explaining that you ran xxxx marathon, and then explaining that yes it was 26.2 miles, and no you didn't do it for charity, and no one wore a Rhino outfit. Hope that helps for the future.
If you can already do the 13 miles I'd say you are already prepared - you can put the icing on the cake for the last 46 days and I'd bet on you going sub 2 too! I've been known to run halves off a long run of 10 miles nevermind more!
Hope you do it - if it helps take the "race" tag away for you - I often look at events as days out where someone has kindly organised a run route for me so I don't have to worry about where to go or how far I'm doing. My own times are not always in danger regardless of anyone else and I often rate a "race" by how much I've enjoyed myself whatever time I do!
Have a brilliant time - will hopefully see your posting about how you got on
Is it a bit selfish to run just for me? Do I have to bug my friends and family for sponsorship if I do a marathon?
Of course you don't. It's your choice whether you wish to raise money or not!
No actually, Kelvin, it is selfish and also it doesn't count unless you do it in fancy dress.
lol literatin. maybe I'll do 20 practice marathons before I do my real fancy dress marathon
Same here Millsy - I have still to make my marathon debut. I have done some practice marathons out in the sticks,in various cities and also at London as one of those jokers who run for themselves. Unfortunately my peer group don't understand those as marathons.
I forgot to add that to claim you ran a marathon it is customary to come on RW 4 weeks before the race and ask for help as you haven't started training yet as you were busy knitting your costume / sitting in a bath of beans for charity / or were drunk one night and decided to run. Then you meet the critera to say you ran a marathon (altough you may well walk it).
Think I did it wrong - the one I did was only 26.25.
Booked in for the Redcar and Cleveland. As this is only a HM, and my first official HM would it be acceptable to just wear a funny hat and put a pound in a charity box at the end. Will I finally then be able to say that I ran a half marathon? I know it's not the GNR but it'll have to do.
Well done peter. Not sure about the hat. It will depend how funny it is. Perhaps you should post a photo here so we can all judge.
One of those hats that can hold a couple of beer cans with a tube to drink from would be more than acceptable. Well done Peter
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ay you've done a HM because your time will be much better than your practise run and therefore more impressive to non running friends.
ay you've done a HM because your time will be much better than your practise run and therefore more impressive to non running friends.
you clearly have better-informed non-running friends than I do - most people I know who don't run have no idea how long it's supposed to take! But they are pleasingly willing to be impressed at anyone who's completed an 'official' race.
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PORTLAND, Ore. — Oregon Translational Research and Development Institute (OTRADI) today announced its plans to open and operate a 13,000 square-foot multi-tenant bioscience complex in the Willamette Wharf building at 4640 SW Macadam Avenue. Slated to be complete in spring 2013, the OTRADI Bioscience Incubator (OBI) will house up to six companies.
Renovations to the existing space will begin in December and will include a build-out of individual labs, offices, shared equipment and conference facilities and administrative areas. Several area bioscience companies have already reserved approximately 50 percent of the OBI space.
"The OBI will provide promising bioscience startups with access to world-class expertise and resources, further increasing their chances of successful expansion," said OTRADI Interim Director Jennifer Fox, Ph.D. "By providing cutting-edge shared space and entrepreneurial mentoring we can support the growth of new companies, reduce the barriers between innovative bioscience ideas and successful commercialization, and energize an already thriving bioscience business sector."
According to the Oregon Bioscience Association, "the bioscience industry is one of the top three economic growth sectors in the state, increasing employment in the biosciences by nearly 31 percent over the last decade."* According to Oregon Bioscience Association's annual report, Oregon's bioscience industry contributed $7.1 billion to Oregon's economy in 2010.
"We have a demand for reasonably priced lab space in the Portland area, and until now, Oregon has lacked the larger, more sophisticated facilities emerging companies need in order to grow," Oregon Bioscience Association Executive Director Dennis McNannay said. "The OBI will play an important role in keeping these companies in Oregon as they commercialize their research and ideas into products."
Projections of rapid industry growth over the next several years have further encouraged large-scale investors to support OTRADI's vision, including the Oregon Innovation Council, which has invested nearly $10 million in OTRADI since 2007.
"The state's investment in OTRADI is paying real dividends," Oregon Innovation Council Chair John W. Morgan said. "The OBI gives us one more tool to help bioscience businesses and entrepreneurs create the kinds of jobs that are diversifying Oregon's economy."
To fund growth of the OBI venture, OTRADI will continue to collaborate with academic, financial, entrepreneurial, business and government organizations, relying on additional financial support from federal grants, regional partners, and private investors.
Fox stated that throughout 2012 and 2013 OTRADI will actively seek bioscience tenants to lease the remaining space, as well as reach out to key segments of the public to explain the significance of the OBI to Oregon, its economy and everyone's future quality of life through advanced scientific research and health care.
*Number of jobs created in 2010 provided by Battelle/Bio State Bioscience Industry Development 2012 report.
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Hi, I'm Jessica, Founder and Editor of Jessica in the Kitchen ♥. Jessica in the Kitchen (formerly Jessiker Bakes) is very dear to my heart – This blog represents not only my passion for delicious, vegetarian and vegan food, but also that you can create healthy, and good-for-you recipes that are delicious and that will leave you feeling energetic, happy, and proud of your decisions and your body.
The kitchen is where I've made so many memories, and great food can help bring us all together in such a busy world. I want that when you land on the homepage of Jessica in the Kitchen you will know that you are in a place filled with love. I want to create a community where vegetarians and vegans can feel at home and inspired to step outside of the box while still remaining healthy, and creating food that will easily make your weekly rotation of recipes. You're guaranteed to find simple and delicious recipes in my kitchen – I'm sharing them with you so that you can create them in yours; from my heart to yours.
My Vegetarian & Health Journey
My vegetarian journey is less about vegetables and more about me coming to peace with myself, food, and my body. About 7-8 years ago I stopped eating all meats except poultry and seafood due to allergic reactions, and I like to think that I was just destined to be a vegetarian. In the summer of 2014 I decided to become vegetarian for many reasons – what meat I did eat was repetitive and plainly, I no longer felt for it. What started as mere boredom led to a journey I never knew I would experience. For the first time in my life, I've been able to appreciate the joy of putting foods into my body that help to nourish it and not to hurt it, and I've been able to really, actually taste food. Doesn't that sound weird? I'm now able to appreciate the texture, taste and value of fruits, vegetables, grains and natural sweeteners since it's all I'm putting into my body, and as someone whose immune system has always been weak, I've been benefitting greatly from this change. My hair has grown longer and thicker, my skin has cleared up, and most of all, what used to feel like a cloud in my head has disappeared. It's as if I'm experiencing real life for the first time! I wanted to be a plant-based vegetarian, and so also decided to move away from processed foods as best as I could. That means that for the most part from summer 2014 forward, you will only find natural sweeteners on this blog – and I promise you won't miss refined sugar, nor the harmful effects of it.
My vegetarian journey has really just begin, and so I will continue to update this section. One thing I have noticed is that as humans, we know very little about what we put in our bodies. Knowledge is definitely power, and I strongly encourage all my readers to read the ingredients that are in the packaged products they are purchasing and to take care when buying food at restaurants – we can be poisoning our bodies without even realising. I aim to make all my meals at home, and where I cannot will only buy from small, local restaurants that have my best interest at heart. We must do what we can to keep our bodies fresh, healthy and as pure as we can. You too can truly look forward to delicious kale, quinoa and even a treat of chocolate ice cream filled with fresh ingredients that nourish your body while making you smile!
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|Beckett impressive in return for Boston; Blue Jays steal one from Yankees
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Not that the Red Sox have needed him lately.
``It's not about one player. It's not about one pitcher,'' first baseman Kevin Youkilis said after his homer helped Beckett win his eighth consecutive decision, a 4-2 victory over the Cleveland Indians on Tuesday night.
Boston has opened an 11 1/2-game lead in the AL East - even without Beckett, who missed two starts with a torn flap of skin on his right middle finger.
Meanwhile, the New York Yankees are finding different ways to lose every night.
Aaron Hill stole home, helping the Toronto Blue Jays send the Yankees to their fifth straight loss with a 3-2 victory. The Yankees (21-29) have lost 13 of 18 to fall eight games under .500 for the first time since they were 11-19 on May 6, 2005, according to the Elias Sports Bureau.
``It seems like we're losing every way possible, and tonight was no different,'' Johnny Damon said.
In other AL games, it was: Detroit 14, Tampa Bay 2; Baltimore 6, Kansas City 2; Minnesota 9, Chicago 2; Texas 4, Oakland 0; and Los Angeles 4, Seattle 1.
At Boston, Beckett (8-0) faced the minimum number of batters in the first six innings before allowing two runs in the seventh.
``He looks like a guy who hadn't missed a game,'' Indians manager Eric Wedge said. ``We were hoping to make him work a little harder and maybe get him out of there a little earlier, but he had it all going tonight.''
Beckett struck out seven and walked one to become the first Red Sox starter to win his first eight decisions since Roger Clemens opened the 1986 season 14-0. Hideki Okajima pitched the ninth for his fourth save.
Beckett won his first seven starts before a no-decision on May 13, when he lasted four innings because of the finger injury.
``It made it a lot easier knowing that we were playing as well as we were,'' Beckett said. ``I think we were smart with this thing. Dr. (Thomas) Gill and those guys, they stopped at nothing to make sure that we nipped this thing in the bud.''
Jeremy Sowers (1-5), coming off his only win of the year, allowed four runs and six hits over 5 2-3 innings.
Youkilis doubled and homered - his ninth consecutive multihit game, the most by a Red Sox since Jim Rice in 1978. He extended his hitting streak to 21 games. Youkilis hit an RBI double in the first and led off the sixth with a homer.
Blue Jays 3, Yankees 2
At Toronto, Alex Rios hit a go-ahead sacrifice fly in the eighth inning for the Blue Jays, who have won three of four.
Adam Lind led off the eighth with a double off Yankees starter Andy Pettitte, went to third on a sacrifice and scored on Rios' fly ball to center off Scott Proctor.
But all the talk was about Hill's steal of home. With the count 1-1 to Royce Clayton, Hill took a walking lead, then broke for the plate. Facing away, Pettitte didn't notice until catcher Jorge Posada stepped out and waved his right arm. Pettitte threw home, but Hill slid in safely ahead of the tag.
Hill said third base coach Brian Butterfield told the Blue Jays before the game that Pettitte was vulnerable to a steal of home.
``I definitely felt my heart beating,'' Hill said. ``I've never done it before and I didn't know what was going to happen. I just pictured the umpire calling me safe to hopefully give me a little better boost.''
It was Toronto's first steal of home since Shea Hillenbrand did it Aug. 6, 2005, against the Yankees.
Pettitte (3-4) allowed three runs and six hits over 7 1-3 innings. Jeremy Accardo (1-0) pitched 1 2-3 innings for the win.
Tigers 14, Devil Rays 2
Gary Sheffield homered twice and drove in five runs, and Jeremy Bonderman (4-0) won his fourth straight start for visiting Detroit.
Sheffield's 34th multihomer game helped the Tigers stop a four-game losing streak. He has 467 homers, moving him past Dave Winfield into sole possession of 29th place on the all-time list.
Orioles 6, Royals 2
Jeremy Guthrie pitched seven strong innings and Ramon Hernandez drove in two runs as visiting Baltimore handed Kansas City its sixth straight loss.
Guthrie (3-1) allowed two runs and three hits as the Orioles won their fourth in a row after losing four of five.
Jorge De La Rosa (4-5) gave up eight hits and five runs in five-plus innings.
Twins 9, White Sox 2
Justin Morneau homered and drove in four runs for host Minnesota in its third straight win.
Jason Kubel added a two-run homer for the Twins (26-25), who have won six of seven to move over .500 for the first time since May 9.
Boof Bonser (4-1) won his fourth straight, allowing two runs and seven hits in 6 2-3 innings. John Danks (3-5) lasted just 3 1-3 innings for the White Sox, allowing six runs and nine hits.
Rangers 4, Athletics 0
Sammy Sosa lined a two-run single that got by charging left fielder Shannon Stewart, breaking a scoreless tie in the sixth and helping visiting Texas end a season-worst six-game losing streak.
Marlon Byrd singled in a run during that four-run sixth for one of his three hits and Mike Wood (1-1) pitched five innings in an impressive spot start against his former club.
Lenny DiNardo (1-2) allowed four runs - one earned - and four hits in 5 1-3 innings in his first start this season.
Angels 4, Mariners 1
At Anaheim, Calif., Ervin Santana allowed one run over seven innings, Shea Hillenbrand hit a two-run homer for Los Angeles.
Santana (4-6) gave up four hits and walked two as the Angels extended their AL West lead over the second-place Mariners to 4 1/2 games.
Ryan Feierabend (0-1) allowed four runs and eight hits in his third big league start and first since Sept. 29, 2006.


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Bluerock Residential Growth REIT (BRG) has made a preferred equity investment in a 296-unit Class A apartment community in Orlando, Florida.
The project, located in close proximity to the University of Central Florida and Central Florida Research Park, will be a featured component of a master-planned, Publix-anchored retail development known as Town Park.
The estimated cost to complete the development is USD37 million.
BRG expects to invest up to USD4 million of preferred equity with the ability to convert into a common equity position following stabilisation of the development. Catalyst Development Partners, the developer, will contribute approximately 15 per cent of the required equity. Affiliates of Bluerock Real Estate control the remaining equity in the development.
"By converting land designated for office use to residential use, Bluerock was able to achieve a below market land basis for the project, allowing a USD10,000-USD15,000 per unit cost advantage," says Ramin Kamfar, chairman and CEO of BRG.
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Birthday greetings for the month of September go out to: Jenny Limon, Sasha Sinkevich, Grant Wright, Mike Wright, Mickie Martinelli, Sally Goehring, Luke Bell, Kelli Sinkevich, Lynn Duckworth, Phillip Frymire, Breanna Banks, Evelyn Frias, Cassandra Padilla, Michel Griesner, Ken Raven, Emma Vargas, Alex Naccarato, Will Haskell-Kelly, Cheryl Griffiths, Nikita Sinkevich, Christine Fortuny, Jonna Ohe, Troy Peterson, James Peterson, Marcada Baker, Justin Paulat, Madison Willis, Jim Mangante, Alexis Elting, Joshua Reese and Mason O'Neil.
The Knights Ferry Community Club will meet Thursday, September 6th at 7:00p.m. It is a dessert meeting.
At the MAC meeting the California Highway Patrolman Anthony said they would watch the stop signs in the Ferry now that school has started. The O.I.D. letter for a $5.00 fee was discussed, as was the O.I.D.'s wanting to put a pipeline across the cemetery. The final plans were submitted for the MAC's approval of the AT &T building addition.
At the meeting of the Museum and History Associates of Miller's Hall, Heather Wright from the Army Corp, presented the colors that they would like to paint the end caps of the Covered Bridge. The colors were in keeping with the historical image and were approved. The date for the annual Peddlers Faire was set for April 28, 2013.
Last Saturday evening your reporter sat on the porch swing and watched the fingers of verga sweep over the hills, punctuated by bolts of lightning. This was possible because grandson Alex cut down the 30-year-old oleander hedge that had gotten way too big!
It is August already and here are some dates for your calendar. August 2nd is the Community Club meeting at 6:30 p.m. It is a dinner meeting. August 5th is Breakfast Sunday in the Ferry at the I.O.O.F. Hall. The Knights Ferry History and Museum Associates meet August 14th at 9:00 a.m. at Miller's Hall. The School Board meets August 9th at 6:00 p.m. at the school.
The mountain lion has been sighted on Frymire Road! Michelle Mueller reports her neighbor saw it drinking out of the ditch and lying in the shade. There have been many deer in that part of the neighborhood, good food for the lion. A deer killed by a lion was on the Griesner beach on the river on July 4th. Be aware of your surroundings when outside.
Birthday greetings for the month of July go out to: Gordon Griesner, Kathy Mangante, Diane Boyer, Kay Martinelli, Bonnie Witzke, Vira Segni, Beverly Brunker, Tasha Sweet, Shasta Duckworth, Shae Serpa, John Simons, Joey Miller, Riley Miller, Horst Kaiser, Jean Naccarato, Kylea Coston, Kaitlin Burke, Chris Roek, Kaitlin Van Ryn, Lina Nilsson, Darla Viohl, Maureen McKibban, Michael McKibban, Wyatt Souza, Sophie Schwandt and Kylee Sisco.
Welcome to Knights Ferry Jodie Osman, who is living on Shuper Road. She is getting to know the ins and outs of the town.
The Knights Ferry Community Club is getting a facelift. There are Boy Scouts washing and painting the building for an Eagle Scout project.
Condolences go out to the family of Mary Napier on her death at 81 years. Mary was raised in the Ferry in the house that is now the Museum and Ice Cream parlor. Her sister Ida Levine, three children, seven grandchildren and one great grandchild and nieces and nephews including Carla Doshas of Knights Ferry survive her.
Birthday greetings for the month of June go out to: Bob Brunker, Eric Sinkevich, Greg Borba, Johnathan Borba, Jeff Donnelly, Audrey Mack (19 on the 19th ), Landon Burns, Caitlin Hitch, Bailey Hitch, Katelyn Hunter, Maggie Van Vliet, Carl Schafer, Ava Schulz, Rawlin Hixon, Preston Page, Madison Dickens, Pete Studer, Aleesha Harden, Mikayla Largent, Araceli Limon, Leah Armario, Oskar Nilsson, Zeke Spani, Karyn Miller, Patti Mack, Loretta Raphael, Kaeli Sturtevant, Natalie Barton, Carter Sturtevant, Jazzlynn Velasquez, Moriah Loomis and Avalea Yates.
At the Noe family ranch, Beverly reports that a tom turkey, a hen and 16 babies are gobbling up the grasshoppers!
Shae Serpa graduated from Oakdale High School, (sorry for the omission last week).
Congratulations go out to former Knights Ferry students that are graduating from Oakdale High School: Spenser Emrich, Kyle Hauskens, Joshua Johnson, Chris Lopez, Morgan Ludlow, Gabriel Gutierrez, Amanda Munoz, Megan Lute, Dominique Powell, Andrew Schlegel, Chaunte Seeds, Kody Simons and Nathan Van Ryn.
Knights Ferry Community Club Christmas dinner is Thursday, Dec. 4th at 6:00 p.m. at the clubhouse. The Oakdale High School Choir will perform again this year. Attendees are asked to bring: A-M- salads and sides and N-Z desserts and sides. The club will furnish ham, turkey, potatoes and gravy. This is always a great way to start the Christmas season!
Birthday greetings for November go out to: Bob Brunker, Jr., Phil Frymire, John Krick, Alex Krippner, Roger Ray, Elise Seeds, Bill Carr, Bill Higgins, Ben Cassinetto, Wyatt Dickens, Elissa Simons, Megan Miller, Tristan McCarthy, Megan Willis, Taylor Witzke, Alexa Boyajian, Alyssa Sisco, Dayne Sturtevant, Jenna O'Neil, Gage Perry and Ashlynn Henry.
There was a touching memorial service for Sara Harris last Saturday. She will be missed in this community!
The 51st annual Pumpkin Roll was sunny after a foggy start. It was fun to see people that used to live in the Ferry bring their children to experience rolling a pumpkin down the street. Winners in each category received a trophy. In the Boys 0-5 years the winner was Ryan Mayer and the Girls 0-5 winner was Rita Taylor with a roll 1 foot, 1 inch from the line. Bud Beuving won the Seniors division - mens, and Josephine Thompson won womens. Audrey Songer won the Girls division and Brayden Gordon won the Boys division. In the Teens category, Gwyn ...
This Friday, October 31st, will be the annual parade of Knights Ferry children going trick-or-treating on Main Street. It will start at 12:15 with the children coming down to Main Street in their costumes. Many folks gather to hand out candy and see the costumes. It is a fun time!
Lisa and Fred Dolling have returned from Las Vegas where they visited with Fred's son, Justin and his wife Sarah and the grandchildren. They had a good time except for the return trip - eight-hour delay at the airport!
Sunday night thieves broke in to the outside post office boxes and stole some mail before they were chased off. Be on the lookout.
Birthday greetings for the month of October go out to: Jim Boyer, Carol Davis, Bev Noe, Dick Muniain, Lisa Dolling, Glenda Maisel, Natalie Albarico, Kody Simons, Nathaniel Van Ryn, Mike Ohe, Lis Whalen, Julia Nilsson, Alec Ray, Lisa Fogarty, Andrew Schlegel, Austin Page, Ivan Garcia, Faviola Garcia, Dusty Hobbs, Lenin Palafox, Bailey Stepp, Merna Jergentz and Nicolas Gonzalez.
Knights Ferry Community Club will meet tomorrow, Thursday, October 2nd at 7:00 p.m. in the clubhouse. It is a dessert meeting. Speakers will be from Oakdale Rural Fire Department and Stanislaus Consolidated Fire Department. Please plan to attend.
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FORT MYERS, Fla.- Tomorrow the Gulf Coast Symphony wants you to come out and help celebrate America's birthday. And there is a real special treat for you besides cake games and everything else you can imagine at a birthday party. You will be entertained by the symphony. Here today to tell us more about the celebration is Amy Padilla.
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Minnesota Dad Accused of Punching Son in the Face Over Basketball Lossby Free Britney at . Comments
Tim Tebow would not approve of this one bit.
Parents and onlookers in Lakeville, Minn., were aghast after 52-year-old Steven Wilson was arrested and charged with fifth-degree domestic assault after he reportedly GRABBED HIS SON AND PUNCHED HIM in the face after a loss at basketball.
Witnesses reported seeing Wilson and his eighth-grade son, whose name was not released, walking down the hall at Lakeville South (Minn.) High when the dad grabbed the child with one arm and began punching him in the face with the other.
Nearby parents had to physically intervene before the altercation was broken up.
After calling local police to the scene, Steven Wilson was arrested and spent the night in jail before posting $10,000 to get out without conditions.
Wilson's son didn't require medical attention, fortunately."This assault is an example of particularly disturbing adult behavior on so many different levels," Lakeville Police Chief Tom Vomhoff told KARE-11.
"Parents attending youth sports events have such a great opportunity to be a positive role model for kids, and that is clearly not what happened here."
It is unclear what specifically set him off, but parents attending the game told Fox 9 they hoped Wilson would be banned from games in the future.
If charged, he faces a $3,000 fine and up to 90 days in jail.
Everyone is innocent until proven guilty, of course, but with so many parents witnessing the altercation, it doesn't look good for Wilson.
"It breaks your heart," onlooker Tara Falteysek told Fox 9. "I can't imagine how that young boy feels, that dad would do that to him - and in front of friends."
Wilson is expected to be in court next month to face these charges. It the meantime, he should consider seeking help. Guy is obviously not right.
I agree with L. Medina, the real point is what is this man doing to him behind closed doors. Somebody better be protecting this young child. Sick World
You are all missing a very important point. If an abuser will do this in PUBLIC, imagine what they have done and will do in PRIVATE. having worked with law enforcement, you need to understand that an abuser doesn't turn off - they just hide their movements and their abuse the majority of the time. this moron will always be a danger to his son and the rest of the family. he needs to be caged forever.
Role model, role shmodel. The days when adults were positive role models are long since over. I have read a large number of stories like this in the past few days, and i have come to the conclusion that adult authority should be completely dismantled. There. Its over, i said it. When people in power over their children do things like THIS, then its time for some societal changes.
Even through the son may Not required medical attention at the time, he is subject to carry permanent scars from the very person who was born to protect him. Sound like Father Dearest Needs some court ordered anger management classes, and some hours spent in basic parenting 101. Being a child's father is No reason for him to think that he is supposed to rule the ball team with an iron fist. PEACE!!


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Nick Mangold and Sione Po'uha joined writers for a conference call this morning to kick off the bye week. Po'uha had already seen the game film and Mangold had it cued up and ready to watch once he got his storm preparation squared away.
They were still hazy on the game details, but one thing they were sure of was supporting Mark Sanchez, who they both watched take a chorus of boos yesterday, as well as chants for backup Tim Tebow.
"It's kind of difficult, especially when you're dealing with an offense that hasn't been doing much at any position. You can't just plug somebody in and all of a sudden it's going to be a magic formula," Mangold said.
He added: "I was here for the Chad Pennington and Kellen Clemens thing and that whole business. It kind of comes with the territory. When you put out a performance like we did, you kind of expect it.
Mangold said it's frustrating only because he felt the players had done a good job controlling the attention that Tebow gets to this point, but the louder the chants get, the more the players will be asked about it.
"I don't know if it's a distraction but it gives us questions to answer," Mangold said. "We gotta play better, and I think if we play better as an offense that kind of quiets down a little bit. That's kind of the nature of having Tim around, he's got quite the following. I think that's a great thing he's got going for him but at the end of the day, we have to do better as an offense on the field."
Po'uha said without hesitation that Sanchez still has the confidence of his players in the locker room.
"I believe in Mark just as much as he believes in me being a nose tackle," Po'uha said of Sanchez.
Mangold is a company man and extremely tight with Sanchez. He's the guy they trot out when they want management's talking points delivered by a player.
He is a lot of things, but voice of the team is not one of them.
We have no leaders on this team. Not Mangold, not Pouha or whoever else they trot out to answer questions.
This is all just PC garbage. If they aren't questioning Sanchez and the direction of this franchise then they are dumb.
All that said, I applaud their discretion and trying to keep the Tebow distractions at bay. Truth is the Tebow questions do effect the team and Woody, Tanny and Rex are to blame for that.
Do any of you remember yesterday? 3, onside kick, shonn geene starting the game 7 carries for 16 yards, BLOCKED PUNT 7?
The talent around Sanchez ain't built to comeback or play behind. And I vividly remember Stephen Hill dropping another crucial pass yesterday.
Admitting Sanchez sucks is not putting all the blame on him. Yes Greene runs like he is stuck in quick sand, Yes ST cost us 7 points and Yes Hill has stone hands but what about all of Sanchez inaccurate throws?
Why do you apologists keep defending poor decision making and terrible accuracy? Three years in and he hasn't learned a damn thing. He is still eyeballing his hot read, has horrible pocket presence and can't hit a receiver in stride more than 5 yards down field to save his life. He can't even complete a screen pass man...a screen pass...
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Personally, any one on the Jets who continues to spout the company line of " Mark gives us our best chance to win" needs to have there asses on the bus to someone else team at the end of the season. An I hate to say this because I really like the guy and thought we finally had our answer at HC, but Rex can pack his bags as well. Just wish the man was allow to have some balls and bench this guy. I know a pig when
I see one, I have been watching pigs for over 45 years, ****ers need to stop trying to convince me Mark is a swan!!!!
Mangold, Brick, Revis will ALL end their careers as non SB winning JETS.
Ring of honor honorable mention here they come.
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- steviegene Sep 11, 2011 10:01 AM
Hello all,
My husband and I are going to Venice in a few weeks for a much needed break from the kids.
We are looking for some restaurant recommendations, and I've been searching the boards getting more and more confused!
We are in our mid 30s and like things moderately fancy, but not stuffy. I will eat & enjoy almost anything and especially love seafood. My husband is generally a meat-eater. Since we're away from the kids we are looking for delicious food and romantic places (although somewhere fun & lively one night would be nice too). A view is not important as I think it will be cool outside in October, and we paid extra for a balcony in our hotel which we expect to use at cocktail hour! We want to stay somewhere in the $100 - $150 for dinner for the two of us (of course we wouldn't argue with a cheaper place as long as its nice)... we would order multiple courses, but only one of us will be drinking.
Any ideas appreciated!
I would suggest a thorough search of this board, as there have been reams of long threads about eating in Venice. Also, you should state your desired price bracket in euro, since not all posters here are cognizant of the dollar/euro exchange, and the prices in Venice, as you know, are in euro. Today's exchange puts you in the range of about 75-100 euro for two persons so would rule out the most pricey places.
You should be sure to take a look at the restaurant page for Venice as well as doing a search.
Two observations:
1. October is far from being cool in Venice. We always spend a few days in Venice in late November, and it is often possible to eat lunch in one of the many outdoor dining areas. And this is true all over town...
2. You pay for a view, that is true. The more view, the more you pay. This holds true for St.Marks place and the Canale Grande. But Venice is full of small, intimate piazzas with a nice view of a church or a palazzo. And there you can sit, right in the open, and get lunch, maybe even dinner, with a VERY romantic view and for a moderate price !!
And one more hint:
Forget all the famous places you read about here on CH: Venice has now - again - a large number of small cafes, bars, osterias, enotecas, trattorias, which might not be listed on all the internet boards, but give you a decent pizza, great pasta, nice panini and cichetti, and wonderful vino della casa. Prices in these local eateries are moderate and far from the outrageous prices you pay in the highend places.
We always take a pre-dinner aperitif on the Bar Mio on Frezzeria, where you can get the Aperol Spritz for Euro 2.50. We lunch in the Osteria a la Campana on Calle dei Fabbri, or - a quick bite without seating - at Bar Ai Nomboli or at Rosa Salva. For dinner we prefer Fiaschetteria Toscana, but this needs some knowledge about Venetian cuisine in order to enjoy their great seafood antipasti without remorse...
Fiaschetteria Toscana
Cannaregio, 5719, Venice, Veneto 30131, IT
re: Sturmi
"For dinner we prefer Fiaschetteria Toscana, but this needs some knowledge about Venetian cuisine in order to enjoy their great seafood antipasti without remorse..."
Could you translate that into understandable English! Enjoy antipasto without remorse at Fiaschetteia Toscana?
Fiaschetteria Toscana
Cannaregio, 5719, Venice, Veneto 30131, IT
A few general comments that might help you sort things out and be less confused.
1. Venice dining scene is quite limited. There are no world class restaurants like those in other cities such as Rome, Milan, Paris, Barcelona, etc. It is also an expensive city to dine out.
What's worth eating is traditional Venetian food that is mostly seafood based and the cooking being relatively simple. A diner that appreciates top quality ingredients precisely prepared will do better than one that prefers elaborate cooking technique, presentation and play on lots of ingredients. There are a few restaurants that represent the latter. Don't look for places that serve food from other regions of Italy. Those exists only for indiscrimination visitors and serve dishes that many of us equate with 'Italy"
3. Except for restaurants in expensive hotels that cater to an international crowd and a couple of high-end places, restaurants of all level and price are basically trattorias/osterias. That means lively ambience, simple décor with tables generally closely packed with informal but hopefully good service. What one paying for is the quality of the ingredients, the skill of the kitchen to cook the food precisely and maybe a little ambience.
4. Delicious and romantic: romantic can mean different thing to different people. Being in Venice itself is romantic; view, outdoor sitting (definitely not too cold for that in late/Sept-Oct.), quiet corner table might also fit. It is difficult to get the best of both and stay within your budget; a little compromising will be necessary. Some will trade some deliciousness for romantic while someone else might do the opposite. There are moderately price places that have outside seating with a canal view or in a quiet campo with if not great food, at least decent good. And others that have good food, moderately price but not what one thought as romantic. I personally prefer good food over view and afterward stroll Venice for romance.
Seafood for you and mostly meat for your husband: there are places such as Alle Testiere, Antiche Carampane, Boccadoro, Fontego dei Pescatore that is all seafood (no meat). With a couple of exceptions, most trattorias/osterias with a small menu will be seafood focus but usually have couple of non-seafood items in each course category of the menu. There are also a few places such as La Bitta and La Zucca that have no seafood but these are exceptions.
Fun and lively for one night: most good popular places will be lively; fun for the mid 30s, I would head over to Campi Bella Viena and San Giacomo, located in the area between the Rialto bridge and the Rialto market. Besides a couple of good places to eat (Bancogiro and Naranzaria both with outside tables on the loggia), there is usually a lively outside scene from the various bacari. Another area is in Cannairegio, around the Fondamenta de la Misericorida where the local club scene is. Da Rioba is pretty good with canal side seating. Another decent moderately price is the nearby ai Promessi Sposi on calle dell'Oca. Besides around San Marco (mostly tourists), the other lively area is Campo Santa Margherita with its mostly young university population.
Given all the above, the best trattorias will be a little more than your budget. Rather than keep each meal within a prescribed budget, my preference has always been splurge for certain meals then spend less on others by eating in simpler places and/or order one less course or sharing.
In addition to links suggested by an earlier poster, below are links to couple of recent posts on eating in Venice.
http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/806504 (this thread has prices for some popular places
I would consider places such as Alle Testiere, Antiche Carampane, Al Covo, Fiaschetteria Toscana as expensive. Bancogiro as moderate. There are good simple places that one can eat for a little less but usually one sacrifice for some ambience: Alla Frasca, da Alberta, La Bitta,
I hope the above is helpful in making things less confusing. If you can be more specific such as how long is your stay, days of the week, what is romantic for you, etc and, also pin down on some specific choices after going through some earlier posts, I am sure you will get some good feedback/recommendations that will help you decide if a place will fit what you are looking for.
La Zucca (aka alla Zucca
)Santa Croce, 1762, Venezia 30135, IT
La Bitta
Dorsoduro 2753A, Calle Lunga San Barnaba, Venezia 30123, IT
Antiche Carampane
Calle de la Carampane, 1911,San Polo, Venice, Veneto 30125, IT
Da Rioba
Fondamenta de la Misericordia, Cannaregio, 2553, Venice, Veneto 30121, IT
Campiello Widmann,Cannaregio 5405a, Venice, Veneto , IT
Thank you all for your detailed responses!
To add a little more info... we will be in Venice from a Saturday-Tuesday. And Tuedsay night is my husband's birthday, so wanted to go somewhere extra nice then. In terms of romance we like somewhere where we can get a good meal, some friendly service that isn't so stuffy that we feel out of place, enjoy a somewhat quiet place (somwhere that wouldn't have much of a kid-crowd would be great)... a cozy atmosphere, I don't know, what is romance anyway?! And I didn't realize it was quite so expensive -- a lot of the restaurant websites don't list prices. Our budget is somewhat flexible, although I like PFSB's suggestion of splurging some nights and going more reasonable others.
So, does everyone think that making reservations in advance is smart or even necessary? Or should I just go with a list and take it from there?
I will try to do some more research on these boards -- although my time to do that is somewhat limited with two toddlers around!! Thanks again!
re: steviegene
Sunday and especially Monday are the typical closing days for many restaurants, therefore, plan accordingly.
Since there are so few children left in Venice proper and visitors with children do not generally dine in most recommended places on this board, you won't have to worry about the kid-crowd. Since most trattorias/osterias are lively and somewhat cramped, will have to make some compromises. Outside seating will help with this. That will definitely rule out Alle Testiere. Some possibilities:
Al Covo (open all weekend and Monday): a good all around restaurant; a good mix in the menu that will satisfy your meat eating husband. The cooking is very good, including nice desserts. The service is friendly and better than most trattorias. Unlike most trattorias, the total ambience has a more put together look. There is a few outside tables but I don't find the campo anything special.
Bancogiro (closed Monday) it is a stand-up bacaro on the ground floor, dining alcoves on the second as well as a series of outside table on the loggia right in front of the Grand Canal. The alcoves are somewhat cramp and it is lively but the lighting and the low ceiling gives it a 'romantic and intimate" feel. The short menu is mostly seafood but there are a couple of choices on each category to satisfy non-seafood eaters. Moderately priced.
Boccadoro (closed Monday): all seafood with a small menu of very well prepared food; not as expensive as Alle Testiere or some of the other top seafood places. The decor is simple modern and does not have a cramp trattoria feel. There are tables here and there that give a sense of intimacy. The service is informal and friendly. There are a few tables outside on a quiet campo. This is my idea of a romantic restaurant without being over the top.
Da Rioba (closed Monday): a good all around trattoria; there is a good simple steak typically serve with arugula (don't expect aged beef a la Peter Lugar); inside seating is trattoria like but outside tables right on the Fondamenta is cozy and one can see the canal miles on. The service is very friendly. If you can't get an outside table or too cold, I would probably skip this place. We seem to get the same wonderful waiter whenever we sat outside. He was definitely a big plus.
Fiaschetteria Toscana (open all weekend and Monday): this is probably the best and most consistent traditional Venetian restaurant. The menu is large with a good choices in each category. Plenty of non-seafood items (beef, veal). The service is spot on if a little formal. It warms up once they know you love good food. The ground floor dining room consists of small sections, giving it somewhat of a intimate feel. The wine lists is one of the best in Venice including some good wines by the glass. Not expensive considering the quality. There is a good four course prix fixe menu of 48 euros that is a good value. If it does not have a meat as the secondo, they will substitute if ask. Reserve for the ground floor; No matter what, DON'T get usher to the second floor dining room: bland and neglected.
Vini di Gigio (closed Mondays): small intimate trattoria with solid traditional food. The ambience is more low key and less noisy than most places. Very friendly staff. Excellent well-price wines including by the glass. Not the most exciting place but nice all around.
La Bitta (open Monday): no seafood; the meat courses are all very well prepared; good salads offer as antipasti; very friendly owners and staff. Everyone seems to be enjoying themselves. The down side is it is small, always packed and noisy.
Gatto Nero gets mention on this board. It is a definite if you are visiting Burano and want a very good lunch.
If I was a first time visitors and given your parameters, I will stick my neck out and pick the four:
Boccadoro (convince your husband to forgo meat for one day), Da Rioba, either Al Covo or Fiaschetteria Toscana where the service ambience is a notch above most; Bancogiro or Vini di Gigio depending if you want a more fun/hip atmosphere or quieter and more traditional.
Please take a little time and do a search this board to check out what others say about them. Keep in mind that these are not world-class restaurants; there is always a chance for an off night.
Al Covo for a 3 course meal will stretch your budget a little but the others will fit but won't have much change left. There are others good places that one can eat for a little less but one is giving up something for that: quality of the ingredient, the ambience or the service.
Menu prices in Venice are somewhat different than what we are used to in the US. In most good places, the antipasti (frequently the most creative and best) and primi are only a few euros less than the secondi, whereas, in the US, the main course is generally two or even three times more than the first course. For example Fiachetteria Toscana: antipasti around 15 to 18 euro, primi 18, secondi 25. There is never a problem sharing a course and are never obligated to order every course.
Reservation: definitely for most places as they are small. You might be able to secure a table by walking in but that is very chancy. Not a good postition to be in when one doesn't know the city well and have to be looking for an alternative.
Cicchetti: eating cicchetti is one of the fun ritual in Venice. There are numerous bacari throughout the city that serve small simple food to go with glass of wine. Locals will use these places for late morning snack, a light lunch, or a late afternoon/early evening get together with friends. Whereas most restaurants are patronized by visitors in the evening, the bacari remind a big part of Venetian life. Many trattorias and osterias also have a front bar area that serve them but for me, they don't have the true ambience of eating them in a bacaro. Nothing is simpler and more Venetian than having a prosecco and munching on some cured meat and cheeses on an outdoor table than at La Cantina or Al Prosecco. Two very different bacari in two very different parts of the city. They are all inexpensive and welcoming for those on a budget which is most of us. Most are closed by 8pm and Sundays. If you are interested, there have been many earlier posts on them.
La Bitta
Dorsoduro 2753A, Calle Lunga San Barnaba, Venezia 30123, IT
Da Rioba
Fondamenta de la Misericordia, Cannaregio, 2553, Venice, Veneto 30121, IT
Campo San Giacomo di Rialto, San Polo 122,, Venice, Veneto 30125, IT
Al Covo
Campiello della Pescaria,Castello 3968, Venice, Veneto 30122, IT
Fiaschetteria Toscana
Cannaregio, 5719, Venice, Veneto 30131, IT
Al Prosecco
Campo San Giacomo dell'Orio, Santa Croce 1503, 30135, Venice, Veneto 30135, IT
Campiello Widmann,Cannaregio 5405a, Venice, Veneto , IT
La Cantina
Campo San Felice, Cannaregio 3689, Venice, Veneto , IT
re: steviegene
Just to add -- always reserve dinner. Always. None of these places are secrets, all have limited seating, even more so as it's a cooler and outdoor seating will be limited.
And, for the Cantina: not just cold cuts. For dinner you'll find lovely fish (except for Monday) raw and cooked; and serious meats from lamb to beef to succulent pork -- superb fare if not strictly traditionally Venetian. Great wine possibilities too.
Wow! PBSF, this is more than I could have asked for ... thank you so much for your thoughtful and detailed response! Some of the places you mentioned certainly fit the bill (bancogiro looks right up our alley) and I will definetly spend some time researching the choices you suggested. Thank you though for taking the time to give me such a great answer, it is much appreciated from a busy mama trying to plan her escape!
One more question... what is a good reservation time? I know Italy tends to eat later than we do in the States, does 8pm seem reasonable?
oops, meant to mention one more thing....
We are staying in Castello. Will any of these places be very difficult to find? I've heard Venice is notoriously hard to navigate. Any suggestions
re: steviegene
Generally, Venice is not a night city; except for a couple of area (around Bancogiro and da Rioba), it gets quiet by 10pm. 8pm should be fine for dinner. Foreign visitors tend to dine earlier.
Venice proper is divided into 6 sestieres. Castello is the largest of the sestiere; stretching from near San Marco all the way to the end of Sant Elena. Most visitors stay just north or east of San Marco. Venice is 'notoriously" hard to navigate: so true. Nothing is on a grid and there are so many dead end streets that leads to nowhere or to water. To complicate things, there are about 8 different names for 'street' and same name can crop up in different sestieres. Signs are not always visible. Most portable maps are too small to be useful except in a very vague sense. One strategy is to stay on the two large thorough fares that connect the central areas; one goes from Ferrovia to Rialto Bridge to Piazza San Marco, The other is on the other side of the Grand Canal from the Rialto Market that winds with the G Canal through Cp San Polo, near the Frari, Cp San Barnabas, the Academia, Pegg G., Salute and Dogana. 80% of the visitors (and many locals) ply these two routes. It is bumper to bumper during the day. If you want to get place to place without getting lost, plan your route by the most direct and less windy off of these two main thoroughfare. Taking short cut is the easiest way to get lost which in Venice not bad at all. There are alway wonderful surprises along the way.
All the restaurants mentioned earlier are quite easy to find (by Venice standard). If the restaurant has a website, should have a map and direction. Or google and most will have direction/map. If you are staying in a hotel, the staff can map the route for you. Bancogiro on Campo San Giacomo; La Bitta just off Campo San Barnabas. F. Toscana is right on the main thoroughfare of Salizada San Giovanni Crisostomo are all no brainers. Boccadoro is off to the left of the same Salizada though this one is a bit tricky to find the small Campiello Widmana just off calle Widmana. Vini di Gigio on Fond San Felice is off the big wide Strada Nova. By the way, the corner of Strada Nova and Fond San Felice is La Cantina, one of the best bacaro. Da Rioba is on the big Fondamenta de la Miseriscordia. Al Covo is just off the big can't miss Riva degli Schiavoni. Just leave a little extra time in case one gets turned around. Don't worry about getting lost; wander and a landmark will appear. Just have a great time.
La Bitta
Dorsoduro 2753A, Calle Lunga San Barnaba, Venezia 30123, IT
Da Rioba
Fondamenta de la Misericordia, Cannaregio, 2553, Venice, Veneto 30121, IT
Campo San Giacomo di Rialto, San Polo 122,, Venice, Veneto 30125, IT
Al Covo
Campiello della Pescaria,Castello 3968, Venice, Veneto 30122, IT
Campiello Widmann,Cannaregio 5405a, Venice, Veneto , IT
La Cantina
Campo San Felice, Cannaregio 3689, Venice, Veneto , IT
San Giovanni
Via San Giovanni, 36, Piacenza, Emilia-Romagna , IT
re: PBSF
Thanks again, this really is so wonderfully helpful!
Two more questions if your patience will hold. Our last night in Venice is also my husband's birthday, so would be worthy of a splurge / special place.... would you recommend Al Covo?
Also, as Im searching the boards two names keep coming up - Alle Testiere and Antiche Carampane. Any insights on these two places and how they would fit into our requiremnts? The pictures of the places look nice, reviews seem to be good, but websites don't offer any info on prices, so I don't know if they're way out of our budget.
Thanks again for your help!!
Antiche Carampane
Calle de la Carampane, 1911,San Polo, Venice, Veneto 30125, IT
Al Covo
Campiello della Pescaria,Castello 3968, Venice, Veneto 30122, IT
Alle Testiere
Calle del Mondo Novo,Sestiere Castello,5801, Venice, Veneto 30122, IT
re: steviegene
It is difficult for me to recommend a particular restaurant for your husbands birthday. It comes down to what specifics you and him want. Al Covo is probably the nicest of all around restaurant in terms of ambience, service and a varied menu. Alle Testiere and Antiche Carampane have better seafood (both are ALL seafood place, meaning NO meat or poultry). Alle Testiere is a very small and tightly packed osteria, Antiche Carampane a little less pack inside and a few outside tables on a quiet calle which is quite nice but no canal view. It is also very difficult to fine. All depends what you are looking for.
The links below should give you a sense of Al Covo, Alle Tesetiere and Antiche Carampane. Lots of posts on them, including my opinions. Just hit the link and the info is there. Al Covo's website have prices; Alle Testiere and Antiche Carampane are similar in price.
http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/806504 (this thread has prices for some popular places
I stand by my earlier comment: splurge on one meal than cut back on another by going to a simpler place. Might share or order less courses on the next meal. And if you are not going south to Rome/Naple, go to a pizzeria in Venice. Some are not bad: Nono Risorto has a nice garden and simple antipasti also. Two can eat for less than 30 euro. Another is Terraza de Casin dei Nobili (not their more humble Pizzeria Casin dei Nobili) on the Zattere, similar in price with a great view. Or the more upscale Il Refolo. It has wonderful outside seating in a small campo. Share an antipasto for about 15 euro, then a pizza for another 15. Expensive for a pizzeria but nice setting, good ingredients, etc..For me, it nothing worst than having four blah meals just because I want to keep each on within a budget. From my experience, after the fact, one never regret spending an extra 20 euro on a special occasion. Venice is not a world class dining city. Except for a couple of very expensive restaurants, don't hope for any life changing meal or total firework. Most recommended are just nice all around restaurants. Like any restaurant, it can have an off day. Just have to roll with it and enjoy your time. Venice is just expensive and no help with the current exchange rate if one is spending US$.
Antiche Carampane
Calle de la Carampane, 1911,San Polo, Venice, Veneto 30125, IT
Al Covo
Campiello della Pescaria,Castello 3968, Venice, Veneto 30122, IT
Alle Testiere
Calle del Mondo Novo,Sestiere Castello,5801, Venice, Veneto 30122, IT
re: PBSF
PBSF: 1ST post ever on CHOW; My husband and I are arriving in Venice( first time) on Oct 19 and leaving Oct 22 for a week in Austria; then we drive back and spend a few nights in Bologna before heading home. I am a Hilton member and am staying on points. We will be at the Hilton Molino Stucky Venice on Giudecca 810. Is there a good restaurant for our first jet lagged night that is easy to find and get to near our hotel? It doesn't have to be next door or anything but I think we need to get adjusted and be wide awake for navigating the tricky streets of Venice, don't you?I will save our other 2 nights for splurges at the best places you recommend as money is not an issue. But I can't see spending a fortune when we are tired from a long trip from NY.
re: clarkgranny
The Giudecca has five or six restaurants all on the long side of the island (or on a canal just off of it) facing the Zattere. The other sides has nothing and much of it is off limits. Besides those, there are the two very expensive Ciprani property. I have only been to Atanella and Mistra which are in the middle of the strip (10 minute walk max from your hotel). The link below was a recent post on them.
Also ate at the inexpensive but decent alla Palanca but it only serves food during lunch. All have a good view of Venice. I can relate being jet lag but if there is any energy left, take the hotel shuttle (they also return) and head over to the Zattere for an early dinner. I heard from an earlier poster that the very popular Casin dei Nobili has opened a new place right on it called Terrazza del Casin dei Nobili. I have not been there but the food at their Casin is very well priced menu not bad. It is informal enough where one can just order one course, etc. The menu has a lot of variety including decent pizza. It has a killer view of the Giudecca and some. The Zattere is loaded with many inexpensive cafe type of places but they are more for outside seating and the view rather than the food. Any might be fine for something light to eat. Sorry that I am cannot be more help.
The Molino Stuckey runs a terrific shuttle between the hotel, Zattere and San Marco. It will definitely help you get to the sights and restaurants without much trouble. The vaporetto is also convenience but it is expensive for short term visitors. By the way, don't miss going up to the Skyline Bar at the Molino Stucky. It has the best view of Venice: all the way from Marghera, the docks, Venice itself, the Lagoon with all the islands and also the Giudecca itself. Nothing like it anywhere else.
Calle Michelangelo.Sestiere Giudecca, 53, Venice, Veneto 30133, IT
re: PBSF
Thank you for the quick response.Since we land around noon maybe after a nap we will have the energy to go to the Zattere and stroll around as you suggest. But if not I will check out Atanella and Mistra. I also read that it was a good idea to take the vap for the whole Grand Canal tour on the first day as it is easy and a fun way to get used to Venice when you are tired. And then after dinner we will definitely go up to the bar. We need to try to get on Italy time and so this will be a good way to do so.
Calle Michelangelo.Sestiere Giudecca, 53, Venice, Veneto 30133, IT
re: clarkgranny
You could also walk or take the vap down to the Zitelle stop (on Giudecca) to Figli delle Stelle (dinner til midnight), with a Venetian-Italian-Pugliese menu and a spectacular view, certainly good enough yet kicked back enough for a first night. Nice wines, too. (Make sure to get a discount vap pass in advance from VeniceConnected.com and pick it up from the machine at the airport or PRoma - this will allow unlimited vap access for the duration of your stay.)
Don'f forget too that you can take the shuttle every half hour from the hotel to the Zattere (two minutes). From there you have lots of choices: pizza ae Oche (simple stuff with a nice view), or walk down the rio terà Foscarini to the Accademia vap stop to the vap to add possibilities (one stop up to Ca' Rezzonico, for example, you'll have access to everything near the campo there, including the friendly ai 4 Feri and Pane Vino e San Daniele, fancier Oniga and ai Artisti along the fondamenta Toletta, and around the corner and over the ponte dei Pugni bridge, all of campo San Margherita (Orange is inexpensive, as is Pier DIckens pizza, and the candle-lit Bifora...).
But the shuttle will permit nothing if not a lovely stroll along the Zattere for an aperitivo at the Chioschetto, just look for the umbrellas and dark green kiosk along the wharf in the direction of the San Basilio vap stop...
(added Figli delle Stelle to the directory -- maybe it will show up in a bit?)
Campo San Barnaba, 2852, Venice, Veneto , IT
re: livingvenice
Thank you for you help.We will try to get to the Zattere and look for your suggestions.We will keep this all very loose and not worry about reservations etc. I do have a question. Should be buy the vap pass ahead like you suggest or will our hotel shuttle be enough for the few days we are in Venice? I think we need the pass just to get to the hotel anyway. I always start with restaurants and then get to all the logistics. Just got a credit card with a chip so I am all set on that end. Next restauarns for the other 2 nights in Venice. Already got my reservations for the 2 nights and one lunch in Bologna ( going to Diana, Gigina, and da Gianni)
Via Henri Beyle Stendhal, 1, Bologna, Emilia-Romagna 40128, IT
re: clarkgranny
Since this is a food related sight, have to keep off topics short somewhat food relevant. The Molino Stuckey shuttle runs frequently and the schedule is posted on all three stop points, therefore, you can plan your rides. Check if they do a complimentary airport hotel service. The single vaparetto ride for visitors is 6.50euro for 2 hours. Since your hotel is not in central Venice, I think it would be cheaper to buy the pass. The vaparetto is not always faster than walking but it does save energy and weary legs, especially for first time visitors who doesn't know the various short routes to get from place to place. Also you can use the pass to visit the outer islands. Fiaschetteria Toscana is near the Rialto Bridge on the San Marco side; it is about a 15 minute walk back to San Marco for your hotel shuttle. The #1 Vaparetto ride from Roma through the Grand Canal is definitely worth it. The complete ride to the Lido takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes depend on the traffic. Sadly, the #1 does not take you to the Giudecca.
Because our apartment is very centrally located in San Polo, we hardly ever take the vaparetto. We use the traghettos that takes us across the Grand Canal more often (half euro), It makes cheap substitute for a gondola ride; not as plush and no narrative or songs. One can shop at the Rialto market, take the traghetto over to Ca D'Oro for lunch at Alle Vedova or La Cantina in no time at all.
Fiaschetteria Toscana
Cannaregio, 5719, Venice, Veneto 30131, IT
La Cantina
Campo San Felice, Cannaregio 3689, Venice, Veneto , IT
re: PBSF
Thank you and in the future I will keep to food subjects. Your information really helps as some of this just isn't in my 3 guide books.We want to visit Murano and now I am trying to figure out how long we need to be there and should we plan on lunch there or come back to one of the other islands for lunch.Our first full day will be for San Marco main sites and between what you and all the others have contributed I can figure out lunch and dinner for this day. I just don't know how long to plan for Murano. If we go there and need time, is there a place for lunch? you recommend?
re: clarkgranny
if it is my first time in Venice and my stay is two or three days, I would allow just the morning in Murano and come back to Venice for lunch where there are more choices. That is if one is not totally into the craft of glass blowing. There are some beautiful glass in Murano and the forni are interesting but one has to shift through so much kitsch and things. When I am entertaining visitors on a short visit, I try to do the big three, Murano Burano and Torcello in half day (back in Venice by mid afternoon). I have not dine out in Murano for so many years that I don't know what to recommend. Busa alla Torre is very reliable and gets good write up but it is fairly expensive for a full meal. In Burano, Da Romano is being notice again because it was featured in one of Anthony Bourdain's episode. Not a recommendation on my part. Torcello: pack a lunch. My Venetian friends haven't set foot on those islands in who knows when.
re: clarkgranny
If you end up eating on Murano, you could try the traditional favorite Bisatei; Busa alla Torre has a lovely campo and a colorful owner. Coming back from Murano is only 12 minutes to Fondamente Nove and then you have all of Cannaregio eateries handy from there.
PBSF, I wonder at how you could do three islands in a half-day! Burano and Torcello (which I would prefer over Murano for a short stay if the weather's fine) still fill a whole day for me, and I know where I'm going. :)
re: livingvenice
Try to emulate the Venetians, I walk fast and as a reluctant tour guide to all my visiting friends, that is the time I allot for them. I get them to the Fond Nove by 8am.
re: clarkgranny
If you are looking for more logistical info the Europe Forum on Fodors.com has been immeasurably helpful in planning my trip.
re: steviegene
Steviegene, Thank you I will look at site this weekend. Have fun on your trip
re: steviegene
For your birthday dinner wanted to suggest both Anice Stellato on the Fondamenta della Sensa and the Orto dei Mori on the campo dei Mori -- but they're both closed on Tuesday.
Do add them to your listed of possibilities, even though they're not right in the Castello neighborhood (could be quite or not so far depending on where in Castello you are).
Both are romantic and charming, and the dishes are excellently done -- you wouldn't be disappointed. Just to add to your confusion....
Anice Stellato
Cannaregio, 3272, Venezia , IT
re: jen kalb
Thank you both for this other restaurant choice: Avogaria. We were in Puglia last year and only want Venetian food during our stay. Will also be in Bologna for two days but got enough advice about places to eat from the board already. I try to eat the local cuisine as much as possible.
Calle dell'Avogaria 1629, Dorsoduro, Venice, Veneto 30123, IT