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Big Ass Fans Unveils iOS Compatible 'Haiku' Smart Ceiling Fan
Big Ass Fans has unveiled the new 'Haiku' ceiling fan with 'SenseME' technology, which is billed as the world's first smart ceiling fan and features an on-board computer that utilizes a companion app on iOS devices. The ceiling fan is composed of a durable bamboo material and boasts an array of sensors that automate a number of tasks, such as adjusting fan speed and powering the fan on and off. The fan also learns a user's preferences based on weather conditions and a person's tendencies in a room.
The Haiku's companion app provides the user with additional functionalities, including the ability to set schedules for the fan and select from a number of different control modes. The app allows users to group fans, and can also work without a home Wi-Fi network, utilizing the LAN provided by the fan's onboard Wi-Fi radio. iOS 7 devices compatible with the Haiku's companion app include the 5th generation iPod Touch, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5s, and iPads running iOS 7.
The Haiku with SenseME could also be a prime candidate for certification under Apple's new HomeKit initiative, which allows home automation devices and their apps to work with Apple's apps using a single, secure protocol. While Big Ass Fans and the Haiku are not currently listed under Apple's partners for the program, it is likely that this will change if the product becomes popular.
The Haiku with SenseME can be pre-ordered in fan diameters of 52'' and 60'' at a starting price of $1,045 with the first units being shipped in 8-12 weeks. Users may also choose to include a smart LED light on the fan for $95.
Article Link: Big Ass Fans Unveils iOS Compatible 'Haiku' Smart Ceiling Fan
|Jun 5, 2014, 04:47 AM
Most Couple's & Families idea of "ideal" varies a lot, so it will be an interesting learning curve for this smart fan in some Households!
|Jun 5, 2014, 05:07 AM
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|Jun 5, 2014, 05:23 AM
Smart fan $1000
Dumb fan around $30 (http://www.tesco.com/direct/tesco-uk...skuId=426-3446)
I think dumb fan wins this round of home automation vs price
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|Jun 5, 2014, 05:26 AM
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|Jun 5, 2014, 05:50 AM
They seriously need to start the articles with the cost of these outrageously priced items. Then I don't need to waste my time ooh-ing and ahh-ing at this stuff
|Jun 5, 2014, 06:04 AM
A bit pricy, but with home kit, it wouldn't be out of the ball park completely. I bought Hue and although also pricy, am really liking it. However, having multiple apps and multiple controlling devices (like the Hue bridge) will be problematic. If apples home kit works well, this would actually encourage people to buy more internet connected devices, IMO.
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|Jun 5, 2014, 06:32 AM
I suspect most people shocked by the $1k price of this fan have never had to buy an actual Big Ass Fan.
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|Jun 5, 2014, 07:06 AM
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|Jun 5, 2014, 07:31 AM
It's one thing when I pay more for a thermostat that does so much more, and makes my life more convenient, and saves me money in the long run. Or pay for internet connected LED lights that provide a much better environment in my home, use less energy, and last for over twenty years. Or pay for an internet connected sprinkler control that allows me to turn on my sprinklers from the sofa or from around the world, and that uses local weather data to modify my sprinkler schedule.
But ceiling fan technology has been pretty mature for a long time. I have been able to remote control my ceiling fan for decades. I can even remote control my existing ceiling fans using WeMo for $50.
Big Ass Fans might be really, really nice products. But I will likely never know for sure, because I believe they just don't bring enough value to justify their cost. That was true before they had an iOS compatible model.
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|Jun 5, 2014, 07:38 AM
I thought this was pretty cool and would've loved to give it a shot, but at $1k. No way. $150 maybe. $1000 ceiling fan is silly.
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|Jun 5, 2014, 07:43 AM
|Jun 5, 2014, 07:56 AM
First things first it has to cool the room down and circulate air, at that point even a $100 fan will do the trick. The fans in my house range in price from $150 to $450.
This is just spoiled 1st world garbage.
These are the Beats of ceiling fans I suppose.
It could've been a contender.
What do I have?, stuff that I actually use for work! Some old, some new, all effective.
|Jun 5, 2014, 08:02 AM
A $1,000 fan is probably more cost efficient overtime than extending your air condition to another room? Plus it takes care of the lighting you were going to put in there anyway? We used to have a solar panel that would power a fan in our sunroom.
You're not putting a $30 fan with $10,000+ worth of furniture by the way. .
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|Jun 5, 2014, 08:06 AM
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|Jun 5, 2014, 08:09 AM
This fan only has one competitor on the market, the Emerson Metro Eco, and it outperforms it on every level, at twice the price. I have been drooling over it for several months, trying to part with the money.
Performance wise, its lowest speed runs at 3W, and maximum speed at 30W IIRC, and has better CFM/W than anything in its class. The LED has 16 dimming levels, and at maximum was only 18W.
To compare, right now our $30 8" box fan moves 10% of the air and uses twice the power. If you are trying to run off grid or be net-zero this fan can't be beat.
Now the iphone integration is useless for me; I would rather have insteon integration to tie logical scenes in with other equipment, but complaining about the price is missing the point.
|Jun 5, 2014, 08:11 AM
It's like, at that price, arguing over the factory floor mats for your Porsche...
Oh, and good grief... People complaining about the prices obviously haven't built a house or done any major remodeling. The prices for some items are just absurd... For the lighting in our new house, we paid what I thought an obscene price. 10 years later the price seems even more obscene as all of the fixtures have had to be rebuilt because they fell apart! Freaking 'Made In China' crap... (Kichler)
Still, the ISIS fan looks interesting. Odd website thought. There isn't any information on where to find these gems...
EDIT: Home Despot apparently sells them. Check out the price of that one!
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|Jun 5, 2014, 08:24 AM
I'll add this to my growing list of things to consider for my next house, which I'm hoping to custom design. Hopefully two things happen by then: HomeKit takes off, and these prices come down. I have a Nest and I feel like it has a fair price for the value added. I'm willing to pay more for these featuresjust not an order of magnitude more. I'm also willing to bet that the majority of those in the market for these types of products tend to agree. There will always be those with too much money who will buy at any price. The rest of us will wait until the market matures and we can get less buggy devices at a lower price point. There is a growing market segment of young, tech-savvy professionals who are buying their first or second home and want these fully connected solutions. This market is going to explode over the coming decade. I can't wait to say "Hey Siri, get ready for bed." Maybe one day I'll be able to say "Hey Siri, start breakfast. Maybe something with bacon?"
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|Jun 5, 2014, 08:26 AM
I would never pay $1k for a fan. My $70 fan I bought at Lowes has a remote control capability and just works great. It even has lighting.
I saw another fan for $130 later on that I regret not buying that used a lot less power and moves slightly more air. That's a $60 increase for efficiency that would've paid off after a years worth of use. This fan has been going on for 4 years now with an issue. So to pay $900 more for a fan that the only additional feature is iPhone control is absurd. Anyone paying this price just doesn't understand the true meaning of value. $1000 could do a lot more for you than a fan can.
|Jun 5, 2014, 08:27 AM
apple needs to put out an app that consolidates the control of multiple home automation and digital appliances into the same well written control hub
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IBM Watson Group revealed on Friday three new developer partners who are building specialized "cognitive" apps in the cloud on the Watson developer platform for investors, retailers, dermatologists, and their customers.
The partners are Modulus, Reflexis Systems and Modernizing Medicine.
Modulus' SharpeMind is expected to leverage Watson technology to deliver real-time, on-demand analysis of massive quantities of unstructured data right to the mobile devices and desktop of investors. The data will be sourced from news feeds, governmental reports, and social media. Retail traders and fund managers will also be able to instantly access trading signals and consensus buy and sell recommendations via the app.
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Though far from perfect, Larry David's craft has never been put to better use. And, to gild this ragged lily, he, himself, is starring in it, long with some of the finest comic actors around. Fish in the Dark—a reference to an unsuccessful dinner party—takes internecine battles to sublimely ridiculous heights.


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Randall Delgado made his major league debut Friday night against the Texas Rangers, and Fredi Gonzalez came away pretty impressed.
"He's solid. He's got a nice future ahead of him," Gonzalez said. "I like the arm, I like the command. I was so impressed with him. He threw the ball over the plate."
It was just a spot start, but it was a good way to see how he would handle the pressure of pitching at the big league level, much like Julio Teheran has done twice this year.
Delgado isn't quite the prospect that Teheran is, but he has been very good in the minor leagues and has almost as bright a future as Teheran.
In his 90 minor league starts, Delgado has posted an ERA of 3.57 with 498 strikeouts in 472.2 innings pitched. This year, Delgado is 4-4 with 3.54 ERA.
In his four innings of work against the Rangers, Delgado seven hits, walked two, gave up a home run, and three earned runs overall. Like Teheran's first two starts, it shows that he still has a good bit of work left ahead of him, but also enough to work with as he did strikeout a couple of batters.
Delgado sat around 92-93 with his fastball, showed a good upper-70s curve, and possesses a solid change-up that sits in the low-80s.
Delgado has the potential to be a number one starter, but should end up as a good number two or great number three pitcher in a rotation. His curveball profiles as a strikeout pitch once he fully progresses, and his fastball can touch 95 whenever he's just trying to blow it by a batter.
Delgado also has a nice delivery and arm slot that doesn't concern any scouts. I would say that he is a safer bet to be a solid major league pitcher than Teheran or Arodys Vizcaino, even if I think that they will both be very good pitchers themselves.
Vizcaino has had some injury problems and Teheran is a high-potential guy that should end up a solid major leaguer either way, I just think that Delgado is a safer bet at this point.
Either way, when you look at the Braves pitchers that they have for the future in Teheran, Delgado, Vizcaino, Brandon Beachy, Mike Minor, Tommy Hanson, Jair Jurrjens, and Kris Medlen, I think they will be able to find five that can give any other rotation a run for its money.


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Of the school's graduates, 63 percent return to live and work in North Carolina after college, Roberts added. The state leaders who established the school through legislation had envisioned that it would not only serve as a model for educational improvement, but also support the state's economic goals by providing a steady supply of highly qualified workers. From the state's perspective, establishing a specialized school focused on science and mathematics that would be independent of the school system has paid off.
Graduates of Selective Specialized Schools: Research Findings
Looking beyond a single school, Robert Tai and Rena Subotnik described preliminary findings from a study they are conducting of graduates from selective public high schools of science, mathematics, or technology (Subotnik, Tai, and Almarode, 2011). The study is designed to assess the value these schools add by developing and maintaining the supply of students who pursue advanced degrees and careers in STEM fields. The researchers have surveyed students 4-6 years after graduation and combined the results with other data available about the cohort from the National Education Longitudinal Study (NELS)3 to develop answers to two questions: Are these graduates more likely to enter STEM programs in college and STEM careers than other students? Which educational models used in their schools seem to yield the most students who pursue STEM-related study and careers?
First, Tai noted, there is no clear definition of this type of school. For their study, they identified four subtypes among the selective schools that specialize in STEM education: residential programs; comprehensive programs that have a special focus on STEM; specialized STEM programs that operate within a larger school; and half-day programs, in which students commute between a specialized program and their home schools. Finding that these schools offer very different experiences for students, Tai and Subotnik collected data from two of each of these four types. Although there is variation among the subtypes, some common features include advanced STEM coursework, expert teachers, like-minded peers who are interested in STEM, and opportunities for independent research. Tai and Subotnik's primary outcome measure was whether or not the
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Surrey Fire and Rescue Authority's Public Safety Plan 2011 - 2020
Reigate and Banstead public consultation closed
The public consultation on the location of a new fire station in the north of Reigate and Banstead closed on Monday 27 January 2014. We'd like to thank you for your interest in the proposal and for contributing your say. Your feedback will help shape the next stage of the project.
We are currently collating and analysing feedback. We will then present a final proposal to Surrey County Council's Cabinet at a meeting on 25 February 2014 alongside other evidence.
The outcome of the review will be shared publicly and you can find detailed reports from Monday 17 February 2014 on this page
Spelthorne public consultation closed
The public consultation on changes to fire engine deployment in the borough of Spelthorne closed on Monday 4 November 2013. We'd like to thank you for your interest in the proposed changes and for contributing your say. Your feedback will help shape the next stage of the project.
We are currently collating and analysing feedback. We will then present a final proposal for the provision of emergency response cover in Spelthorne to Surrey County Council's Cabinet at a meeting on 4 February 2014 alongside other evidence.
The outcome of the review will be shared publicly and you can find detailed reports from Monday 27 January 2014.
If the proposal is supported we will commence implementation during 2014.
Surrey Fire and Rescue Service's Public Safety Plan 2011 - 2020
Each Fire and Rescue Authority must produce a publicly available Integrated Risk Management Plan (IRMP). Surrey Fire and Rescue Authority's IRMP is known as the Public Safety Plan. The latest edition covers the period from 2011-20 and is accompanied by two year action plans. The Public Safety Plan covers at least a three-year time span, which:
- Is regularly reviewed and revised and reflects up to date risk information and evaluation of service delivery outcomes
- Has regard to the risk analyses completed by Local and Regional Resilience Forums including those reported in external Community Risk Registers (CRRs) and internal risk registers, to ensure that civil and terrorist contingencies are captured in their IRMP
- Reflects effective consultation during its development and at all review stages with representatives of all sections of the community and stakeholders
- Demonstrates how prevention, protection and response activities will be best used to mitigate the impact of risk on communities in a cost effective way
- Provides details of how Fire and Rescue Authorities deliver their objectives and meet the needs of communities through working with partners and
- Has undergone an effective equality impact assessment process.
Fire and Rescue Authorities should review the effectiveness of cross-border integration arrangements with neighbouring authorities and set these out appropriately in their IRMPs.
Surrey Fire and Rescue Authority's Public Safety Plan (PSP) is its long term, risk based business strategy which outlines our future aims and priorities.
Surrey County Council's Cabinet approved the latest version of the PSP in June 2011, which explains how we will deliver fire and rescue services in Surrey from now until 2020. It focuses on:
- Preventing emergencies occurring in the first place – we need your help here – see: Get involved and sponsor Surrey Fire and Rescue.
- Ensuring an effective and well-balanced emergency response is provided – see our response standard to find out more.
- Ensuring that our resources are matched to the demands upon us.
We have twelve specific outcomes described in the PSP and until 2020 to deliver them. In the meantime, we have a two-year action plan which sets out where we want to be by 2016.
The full plan (in two parts), a summary version and the 2011-2013 action plan are available below. Further supporting documents are also available, including a consultation report which shows how public opinion has shaped the future of Surrey Fire and Rescue Service as it heads to the next decade.
The ORH Report below outlines the methodology and modelled impact of the changes to emergency response cover set out in the Public Safety Plan. The Appendices exceed the download limit for this site but are available on request.
If you require further information or to request a printed or electronic copy of the documents, please contact us.
Our Action Plan for 2013 - 2016 - your views welcomed.
Our Public Safety Plan 2011-20 is supported by action plans that explain the specific activity we will undertake to deliver the outcomes described.
Our second action plan covering the period from April 2013 until March 2016 is now available below. There are items from our first two year action plan that are not yet complete and these are identified in the plan.
This second action plan supports our mission to provide a professional and well supported Fire and Rescue Service which reduces community risk in order to save lives, relieve suffering, protect property and the environment.
Fire engine deployment in Reigate and Banstead and Epsom and Ewell
This proposal was approved by Surrey County Council's Cabinet on Tuesday 26 March 2013 - see Consultation on Surrey Fire and Rescue's Public Safety Plan for full details.
Files available to download
- Consultation on a new fire station location in Reigate and Banstead (473.9 KB)
Consultation on a New Fire Station Location in Reigate and Banstead
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- Public Safety Plan 2011-2020 (259.5 KB)
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- Public Safety Plan 2011 - 2020 (969.6 KB)
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Public Safety Plan 2011 - 2020 - Summary
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Action Plan
- ORH Emergency Cover Modelling Report - SFRS (521.2 KB)
ORH Emergency Cover Modelling Report - SFRS
- Spelthorne fire and rescue service easy read survey (1.1 MB)
- Consultation Report for Public Safety Plan 2011 - 2020 (101.9 KB)
Report of Findings
- ORH Emergency Response Cover Modelling Report for Spelthorne (573.9 KB)
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Dr. Colson, Professor of Pediatrics, joined the faculty at the Yale School of Medicine 16 years ago. She has focused her career on newborn care, qualitative research and medical education. She has an national and international reputation for her work in preventive care to decrease infant mortality. At Yale School of Medicine she has served as Clerkship Director in Pediatrics, the Director of the Curriculum of the Clerkships and Director of the Longitudinal Clinical Experience component of the new curriculum. She is currently the Chief of the Section of Education for the Department of Pediatrics. As a Macy Foundation Faculty Scholar, Dr. Colson is creating a longitudinal experience for students early in their medical education that will include continuity with patients, with mentors and with students from other healthcare professions. She is known at the national level for her scholarship in qualitative research and this past year developed the first qualitative research special interest group at the Pediatric Academic Societies. At Yale and beyond she mentors faculty and students interested in medical education research, qualitative and mixed methods research methods. Dr.Colson has published original clinical research articles and has several ongoing projects focused on medical education and infant mortality. She has served as visiting professor and has been invited to present regularly at regional and national professional meetings.
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Incumbent State Rep. Kay Hatcher has been a member of the General Assembly since 2009 and she has one thing on her mind: "Bring (the state) back from the brink of disaster." We couldn't agree more. Hatcher, a Yorkville Republican, wants to eliminate the income tax increase, address pension reform and assess state programs for their effectiveness. She says legislators should have been in Springfield all summer working on the pension mess. She also advocates a three-fifths vote on everything that comes through the legislature "to stop the nonsense." Her opponent, Andrew Bernard, 24, is a businessman from Batavia who is Democratic chairman of Geneva Township as well as a precinct committeeman. He advocates creating more jobs by "fixing the state's regressive tax structure." Like Hatcher, he doesn't believe pension obligations should be shifted to school districts. He would also tackle job creation and welfare reform. While his ideas are generally good, his political career is just getting started. The state needs more legislators like Hatcher, who thinks before she speaks, thinks for herself, has the experience, energy and wherewithal the job needs, and is intent in working in a bipartisan way. "(Voters) didn't send us to Springfield to be weenies," she says. Hatcher is endorsed.
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Sunday May 17
We swing open the gates at 9am! Take a walk through ranching history, ride a horse-drawn wagon, enjoy free cake at the Visitor Centre and come meet our genuine cowboy staff!
Sunday June 7
Chuckwagon cooks were men of ingenuity, adaptability and perserverance - come meet the next generation! Alberta beef is the main ingredient in all our stew 'n biscuits. After sampling, vote in the People's Choice Awards for your favourite cook.
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Free admission! Come celebrate Canada's 148th birthday with cake, a flag-raising ceremony and family fun day. Step back in time for an old-fashioned country celebration.
Saturday July 18
Stop in and help celebrate Canada's cultural treasures within Parks Canada. There is always something old, new and fun to discover at the ranch!
Thursday July 30
We celebrate 20 years since our grand opening. We'll be serving up cake, fun and other festivities for your family. Stop by for a visit and help to "round-up" new memories for the next 20 years!
Saturday August 1
Support the Friends of the Bar U Ranch Association on their annual day ride into original Bar U Ranch grazing lands. Ride your own horse or take a seat on a horse-drawn wagon. Everyone is welcome. Call 403-395-3330 or 403-395-3879 for more information.
Sunday August 9
Time-honoured and traditional skills of ranching comes to our rodeo arena. Cheer on your favourite ranch as teams of working cowboys compete for silver Bar U buckles - and bragging rights! You'll be entertained with events such as broke horse racing, wild cow milking, team sorting as well as branding and doctoring.
Sunday September 6
Watch today's teamsters guide their heavy horse teams around a course of skill-testing manoeuvres. See how skills of days gone by are demonstrated by drivers from 18 to 80 years of age! Keeping horsepower-history alive for all to enjoy and be inspired by.
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Tacoma Lunch near Museum of Glass
Thanks! I'll check it out.
May 20, 2015anewton in Greater Seattle
Tacoma Lunch near Museum of Glass
My wife and I will be traveling through Seattle en route to visit relatives in Portland this Friday and want to grab a good lunch in Tacoma area after visiting the Chihuly museum. I searched this board but the suggestions were thin on the ground...neither Indochine nor Southern Kitchen (both recommended here) looked particularly interesting.
We are not picky eaters but we do value quality ingredients, locally sourced if possible, and we do not want to travel too far off the beaten path to find a place to eat.
May 19, 2015anewton in Greater Seattle
Cafe Brio hands down. I am surprised that Il Terrazzo is still in business. Wickedly overpriced, mediocre food.
Brio is usually great. The one thing I don't like there is the pasta (oddly enough, given that it is an Italian restaurant). But the proteins, appetizers, and desserts are mostly great. And I really enjoy the bustling ambience in there. (It is fairly loud, be warned).
Apr 29, 2015anewton in B.C. (inc. Vancouver)
Coffee/Breakfast near convention centre
Thanks for these most helpful suggestions. Will report back post-trip.
Apr 13, 2015anewton in Metro Portland
Coffee/Breakfast near convention centre
My wife and I will be visiting Portland from May 26-28 (Tuesday-Thursday), staying near the convention centre (specifically at Courtyard Marriot at 435 NE Wasco Street). We love starting our day with a great cup of coffee/Americano/Mocha, and we have enjoyed Stumptown, Coava, and Ristretto Roasters during past visits. We like to try new places, though.
Any special spots within walking distance, close to our hotel? We are early risers so cafes/coffee shops that open at 7 AM are most desirable. Good pastries/baking are a major plus.
Also any breakfast joint suggestions that don't involve lining up for an hour would be most helpful.
PS We already have our dinner plans/reservations. Looking forward to meals at Ox and Lincoln!!
Apr 12, 2015anewton in Metro Portland
Roast - meat sammies in Victoria
It's okay. The bread they use is not great. Meat and Bread now has a Victoria chapter, and I prefer it to Roast. Fol Epi, Choux Choux Charcuterie, and the Village Butcher are my other top picks for good sandwiches in Victoria (although the Village Butcher makes them only on Saturdays).
There's a new place on Quadra called Part and Parcel that looks very promising...
Dec 19, 2014anewton in B.C. (inc. Vancouver)
Vancouver's top new restaurants of 2014
The article in the Globe and Mail actually listed Ms Gill's picks for top 10 Vancouver restaurants of 2014, not specifically "new" restaurants. The "News 1130" article misquoted the original article. Or at least that's what I recall from reading the article on Saturday.
While I may not agree with all of her opinions, I always look forward to reading Alexandra Gill and find her reviews to be balanced and informative.
Dec 16, 2014anewton in B.C. (inc. Vancouver)
I have never eaten at Bishop's, and my wife and I would really like to give it a spin in about 1 month's time. Has anybody been lately, and is it as good as ever? I sure like the looks of the menu--the dishes look elegant, not overly fussy, and timeless rather than trendy.
Oct 12, 2014anewton in B.C. (inc. Vancouver)
I have never had any problems finding bucatini, and I live in Victoria, so it should not be a problem at all in Vancouver.
The question will be the quality of the pasta. For dried pastas I favour Rustichella d'Abruzzo; although not cheap, they have superior quality and are the easiest to cook al dente. Lesser brands go from al dente to mushy in the blink of an eye. Sadly, I have not ever seen a bucatini from this excellent producer.
Di Cecco makes a decent bucatini. They should be easy to track down.
Oct 12, 2014anewton in B.C. (inc. Vancouver)
Best restaurant on this list? Need your vote!
I posted a similar query about a year ago and wound up at Tuc for my 40th birthday celebration. Although some of the food was good (the mains), the room was very noisy and I had to shout to communicate with the person across the table from me. Also, they don't have any stemware, which to a wine drinker like myself is poor form (they serve wine in little water glasses, which although "trendy" does no favours to wine)
Chambar is decent for things like moules frites but the food is not exceptional and it too is a loud room (unless they have changed that with renos).
I am definitely in the minority on this board with the following opinion but I have had two very good experiences at Hawksworth. The service was among the best I have had in Vancouver, the wine list was superb, the cocktails were great, and everything I ordered was beautiful to look at and delicious. Last time I went about two years ago and I remember particularly enjoying a hamachi appetizer (crudo) and a gorgeous heirloom beet salad. The first time I went my wife and I enjoyed a bone-in ribeye for 2 that was served with two sauces: one was a béchamel and the other was a herb sauce (I think it may have been chimmichurri). The room is attractive and not overly corporate, but the clientele is definitely corporate and monied (which doesn't bother me because I was there for the food and wine, not for the company). And yes, it is expensive, but if you are celebrating a 40th, why not?
Also, why not consider Yew? They are probably the best seafood spot in Vancouver for cooked preparations. Yes, it is a hotel restaurant and indeed "corporate", but the tables are nicely spaced out and the ceilings are very high so the acoustics are favourable for a larger party. And when I went, the prices were reasonable as far as seafood goes. The wine list is solid and there is something for everyone (including "turf" for the non-seafood lovers).
Anyway, I recognize that you want non-corporate, but if I could do my 40th over again I would favour a restaurant that is conducive to conversation and is strong in all restaurant "domains" including appies, mains, desserts, cocktails, and wine.
Oct 04, 2014anewton in B.C. (inc. Vancouver)
Victoria's not much of a 'happy hour' town. Having said that, you could start out with appetizers and a cocktail at a place like Veneto, then move on to dinner at a place like Brasserie L'Ecole or Little Jumbo.
Stage in Fernwood is also a fun place but a hike from town (30 minutes).
The Oyster right across from the Empress has a happy hour and good deals on oysters during said hour.
Ferris's Oyster Bar is another fun place, though the food is not amazing. You could start downstairs with oysters and a drink, then make your way upstairs (to a related but separate restaurant) for dinner and cocktails.
Apr 30, 2014anewton in B.C. (inc. Vancouver)
Looking for the Best Noodles in Victoria (Chinese or Italian or?)
Padella is definitely an adult atmosphere. If the kids were well behaved I'm sure it would not be a problem, but you'd probably get some dirty looks if they're apt to scream and throw tantrums.
And yes, the chefs are the same as the chefs from the now defunct La Piola.
Haven't been to John's Noodle Village in eons. Really can't comment.
Mar 18, 2014anewton in B.C. (inc. Vancouver)
Looking for the Best Noodles in Victoria (Chinese or Italian or?)
I'm partial to Padella Bistro on Estevan, which makes its pasta in house and is very good.
Another good bet will be the ramen house that is opening soon on Broughton Street near Blanshard. It is owned by same people who run Foo, and they serve up a pretty good ramen at Foo.
Mar 16, 2014anewton in B.C. (inc. Vancouver)
Don't worry, everyone had a good time at Tuc, and the prices are extremely reasonable, especially for the food quality. It is amazing how much cheaper it is than a place like Earl's or Cactus Club (and yet with significantly better food).
Feb 03, 2014anewton in B.C. (inc. Vancouver)
Hi Everyone: Thanks for all your breakfast recommendations. Here is a quick breakdown of our enjoyable 24 hours in the city.
Friday lunch: Le Crocodile. My wife and I had never been here before so obviously were excited. The food was great and the portions were bigger than I expected, so we ended up eating overselves into an afternoon coma.
I had the classic alsation onion tart with curly endive salad for my starter; the salad was adorned with a little half quail egg. The flavour and texture were great. Lornna had the lobster tempura--also lovely (although odd to serve tempura at a traditional French restaurant, non?)
The server saw we were indecisive about the escargots and talked us into ordering them as a "between course" snack. This was my wife's favourite taste of the weekend.
My main was the seared scallops with black linguine; the sauce was a basil beurre blanc. My SO had the crab ravioli with smoked salmon in a cream sauce. I found the smoked salmon overwhelmed the delicate crab flavour.
Good wines (enjoyed the half-bottle selections) and lots of little extras (an amuse bouche was a small duck liver tart: hot, buttery, and delicate. Pear sorbet served with pear granita (sp?).
Quite expensive meal, but I'm glad it was lunch as the prices were much more reasonable than dinner and the portions were quite ample (i.e. my scallop dish had 5 scallops, which was not bad for $18).
After an afternoon siesta at our hotel and some window shopping, we made it down to Tuc Craft Kitchen where we met a party of 10 to celebrate my 40th. Prices were extremely reasonable and most of the tastes were quite good. I enjoyed the pickled veg in my starter salad and also enjoyed my rib-eye steak. My wife loved her lamb chop starter. Everyone at the table seemed pleased with their meals. My only beefs (pun intended) were that the restaurant does not have any proper stemware (little tumblers only, no wine glasses) and that the volume level was very high making it difficult to hear anyone other than the person immediately next to me or directly across from me. There was a big "standing room only" group of drinkers gathered around the bar and there was quite a din. Maybe not the best atmosphere for a 40th with friends.
Saturday morning: coffee at Kafka's on Main. I love the lack of pretension and low key vibe at this place. Plus the coffee is pretty great, too.
Brunch: I wanted to try Burdock and Co. but my wife thought the menu seemed too fussy and wanted comfort food. So a friend took us to a place called Yolks. I thought it was really good. We enjoyed croque monsieur sandwiches (the special, covered in béchamel sauce). The coffee was really good. The prices were reasonable. I'd go back.
All in all a good trip. I look forward to eating another lunch at some point at Le Crocodile. Their lunch menu is extensive and a lot of the menu items appealed to me (i.e. lamb chops in a Provencal citrus sauce)
Thanks for the tips.
Feb 02, 2014anewton in B.C. (inc. Vancouver)
Yes, Revolver (i knew it shared a name with a Beatles song, but I got the wrong one).
Thanks for the tips. Yaletown is very handy because our hotel is close by.
Will report back.
Jan 28, 2014anewton in B.C. (inc. Vancouver)
The wife and I will be staying in Vancouver this weekend celebrating a special birthday--looking forward to meals at Le Crocodile and Tuc Craft Kitchen.
One thing I noticed is that there are no recent threads on breakfast in and around downtown Vancouver. The latest thread seems to end in 2012.
We love going out for coffee in the morning--really enjoyed Revolution last time we were in your city. But we need some suggestions of where to 'fill up' after our morning coffee. I have been to Medina a few times and found it to be just okay. Is there any place around downtown that serves exceptional breakfasts? We will be car-less and traveling back to the island later on Saturday morning or early afternoon so don't want to be busing too far around the city prior to busing back to Tsawassen.
Thanks for any ideas.
Jan 28, 2014anewton in B.C. (inc. Vancouver)
Urban Diner's 30-best in Vancouver
Good list. I have not eaten at all that many of the places on the list, but the places I have eaten at I enjoyed.
RE: good vs. great restaurants in Vancouver, I think that Vancouver has great restaurants in the mid-price range but doesn't really have a showstopper high-end place a la the French Laundry in Napa, the Herb Farm outside Seattle, Alinea in Chicago, or any number of haute cuisine restaurants in New York (i.e. Le Bernardin, Per Se). I'm not quite sure why that is...I think the lower mainland would support a destination restaurant.
Dec 23, 2013anewton in B.C. (inc. Vancouver)
Where to have dinner near Butchart Gardens (Victoria)?
In Brentwood Bay near Butchart Gardens there is a decent place that is also probably child-friendly called Zanzibar. It's nothing to write home about but the food is solid and the prices are not too steep.
Or you could wait until you returned to Victoria for a much bigger range of options. One of the better family friendly places in town is Pizzeria Primastrada. I prefer the Bridge Street location (a bit hard to find, but you can map quest it).
Have fun!!!
Dec 16, 2013anewton in B.C. (inc. Vancouver)
One Night Out in Victoria - can't decide!
Stage changed hands in the last year or so. I have not been since the new owner took over.
In terms of service, I definitely give the nod to Restaurant Matisse. The owner is also the maitre d'. It is a quiet type of place, not a rowdy bar-like atmosphere (unlike Stage).
Dec 04, 2013anewton in B.C. (inc. Vancouver)
On Friday, I'm really not certain about the dinner at Canoe. I have not been there in quite a few years but the food has never impressed me all that much, and it is not cheap for what you get. How about a casual but good dinner at Sen Zushi instead (over on Fort Street)? I've always found that restaurant to be fun and buzzy on a Friday night (reservations would be helpful).
Another place where a casual dinner can be enjoyed on a Friday night at a reasonable price is Devour on Broughton. It is tiny, however. If it is full, you can go around the corner to the Clay Pigeon. I find the food at Clay Pigeon is good value and reasonably good quality.
Re: Relish, awesome choice, but be aware that it is open only from 9 AM-1 pm on Saturdays. And there might be a wait.
Not sure what Whiskey Bar is. Never heard of it. Little Jumbo has an unparalleled whiskey selection in town, however.
Let me know what you think of the Village in Oak Bay. I have not yet been.
Uchida is a great choice for Monday lunch. Just be sure that you get there early enough as it sells out quickly.
Nov 14, 2013anewton in B.C. (inc. Vancouver)
Review - Finest At Sea Food Stand - Victoria
Stick to using them as a seafood retailer rather than a restaurant. I wish more businesses would take heed to the "less is more" epithet.
Good place for guaranteed fresh salmon, halibut, sablefish, cod, and all of your west coast shellfish needs.
Nov 12, 2013anewton in B.C. (inc. Vancouver)
Yes, it is disappointing that so few people from Victoria post on this board. For all intents and purposes, it is a Greater Vancouver board (and more accurately a Vancouver/Richmond/Burnaby board as there is virtually no info on the Fraser Valley even though Surrey is the second most populated city in BC).
Cocktail bars are on thing that Victoria has. You could have a cocktail at Catalano, which is close to Little Jumbo. Or you could have a cocktail at Clive's Classic Lounge or Veneto, both which are within a 10 minute walk of Little Jumbo. Or you could have a delicious cocktail at Little Jumbo while waiting for a table if they have bar seating that night. Shawn, the proprietor, recently published a book on cocktails with employee Nate Caudle. They both worked together at Clive's Classic Lounge before Shawn opened Little Jumbo.
Nov 10, 2013anewton in B.C. (inc. Vancouver)
Hey There: If you want brunch places, I can think of no better option than Relish on Pandora Ave. Local ingredients, good variety, nice bright atmosphere. They are mainly a breakfast and lunch spot but are open for brunch on Saturdays from 9-1. The only drawback is that they are not licensed.
I have not yet tried Jam Cafe for brunch but it seems wildly popular judging by the lineups.
For brunch, Mo:Le has *some* good menu items and is definitely licensed. One thing I like there is the spot prawn eggs benny. Avoid the undercooked "pesto potatoes," though:)
For dinners, and trendy, I recommend Shawn Soole's new restaurant Little Jumbo. They do not take reservations, so I would go early and avoid Friday/Saturday if possible (although my wife and I were seated promptly at about 5:45 on a Friday a few weeks ago). I have eaten there only once, and everything we tried was great. It is an a la carte menu, so your protein does not come with sides generally (you have to order the sides). Tremendous whiskey list if you're interested in that sort of thing (not only from Scotland, US, and Canada but also numerous whiskeys from Japan, Australia, India, etc....) Also good wine program, cocktails.
Ulla is modern and the menu is mostly good. This is a place where you could order local fish, although it is not a fish restaurant. You might find it "too composed" however.
Another new fav of mine for a plate of pasta is Padella Bistro on Estevan. The pasta is all made in house and is excellent.
My wife and I always like Restaurant Matisse for a special night out. Granted, it is "dated" in the sense that it is mostly traditional French cooking. But the service is excellent, and I have enjoyed most of what I have eaten there (though the one thing I did not like during one meal was a piece of overcooked halibut).
We've had some good meals at Cafe Brio over the years. I like how they fix proteins. I do not like their pasta dishes (can say this unequivocally). They have good desserts, too.
That's too bad about Brasserie. Generally they've been consistent over the years, but they are too busy now and not worth an hour and a half wait. Plus they desperately need to ditch the truffle oil as an option for their fries. Stinks up the whole restaurant and is a passe ingredient.
I'm thinking of checking out Lure sometime soon. They are a seafood restaurant in the Delta Hotel in Vic West. I'll let you know how it is.
Good luck, and don't give up. There are some good places here and there (i.e. Primastrada on Bridge Street for pizza and salads, pasta specials, etc...)
Nov 09, 2013anewton in B.C. (inc. Vancouver)
Recommend a restaurant for a 40th birthday party for a party of 8-10
Thank you for all of the suggestions. I have perused all of the above menus and like Tuc the best out of what I have seen. However, my wife wants a place that serves pasta (not her b-day, but I want her to be happy too) and I was thinking about Lupo. I see on their website that they take reservations for parties of 8 or more. Does anyone have any recent experiences there? I do like the looks of their menu...
Nov 03, 2013anewton in B.C. (inc. Vancouver)
Recommend a restaurant for a 40th birthday party for a party of 8-10
Wow. Thanks for the quick responses. Some very good options already. Grey-elf, your review of Tuc Craft Kitchen recently definitely piqued my interest. Sounds like great bang for the buck.
LotusRapper, I've always wanted to try Boneta. Are the noise levels reasonable? I remember my wife ate there with some friends quite a few years ago (somewhere between 6 and 8 years ago now) and said that the music was so loud the whole evening that they had to shout to hear each other, and that was just a party of 3. But maybe they got feedback from customers and changed that. Plus I think they're in a new location now, no?
Oct 26, 2013anewton in B.C. (inc. Vancouver)
Recommend a restaurant for a 40th birthday party for a party of 8-10
Good Afternoon chowhound friends:
I will be turning 40 in January and want to plan a dinner with some Vancouver-based friends. I want a place that can seat 8-10 and will take reservations. It should be in Vancouver proper only because of where the majority of our Vancouver friends live (plus alcohol will be involved so driving is not an option). It will preferably be within a short bus ride or skytrain trip from downtown because my wife and I will likely be staying in a hotel downtown. A downtown location would be ideal but I'm sure we could make Kits or South Granville work too. I would prefer not to take transit at that time of year only because of how unpredictable the weather can be.
It should be quiet enough (or have a private room for 8-10) that we can converse without having to scream (don't want a nightclubby-vibe or bar vibe). It should have a special occasion ambience but I do not want something as expensive as Bishop's or Le Crocodile because some of our friends do not have much expendable income at the moment. I am thinking of a place with entrees in the mid-20s to mid-30s and appies in the low to mid double digits.
It could be any type of cuisine but I am skewing toward European influence because of my desire for a delicious chocolatey dessert to top off the evening. I have not yet been to L'Abbatoir but understand it is quite noisy. I like the look of their menu, though. I have been to Hawksworth a few times and unlike many on this board I have enjoyed my meals there but it is a bit pricey for the crowd I am thinking of.
I am being a bit anal planning this far in advance but I find people have such tremendously busy lives these days that they need lots of advance notice (especially for a crowd).
Thanks in advance for any suggestions you might have.
Oct 26, 2013anewton in B.C. (inc. Vancouver)
Chiarelli's has a bigger selection of products. They sell a lot of cheese but also some charcuterie, bread, butter, chocolate, various condiments and preserves, pastas....They actually cram an extraordinary array of culinaria in an extremely small space (a bit claustrophobic, but worth the visit).
Aug 30, 2013anewton in B.C. (inc. Vancouver)
Good Sunday night options:
1) Stage Small plates and Wine Bar
Clive's and Veneto are great for cocktails but I don't like the food all that much.
Have fun.
Aug 25, 2013anewton in B.C. (inc. Vancouver)
Once in a while. I still think it's pretty good.
Aug 12, 2013anewton in B.C. (inc. Vancouver)


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I read his book earlier this year, based on a comment someone here made about him.
I admired his pluck as a boy; shipping out in those days was in no way easy. By the end of the book I loathed him.
In spite of all his lofty talk about freedom and independence he turned out to be a total failure. Defied the courts, defrauded his creditors, kidnapped his children and hauled them off to Tahiti where he proceeded to abandon them and lay up drunk pretending to write. Became a communist but when the heat got to be too much he really didn't have the strength of his convictions and ratted out his comrades. I only finished the book because I kept waiting for him to have some epiphany and become the person he supposedly aspired to be.
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I first removed the icemaker service door by separating the door pins from the hinge sockets. Next, I removed a 1/4" screw from under the right side of the icemaker that retains the icemaker and a "U" plastic clamp. This clamp straps to the icemaker from behind. Then, after partially sliding the old icemaker out, I struggled somewhat decoupling the wire connector because it was frozen. After disconnecting the wire harness, I then removed the defective icemaker. The next step was, with the same 1/4" ratchet wrench, I removed the 3 screws from the bracket on the underside of the icemaker. I then proceeded to attach the same bracket to the new icemaker. Next, I connected the electrical connector at the right side. I struggled a little bit sliding the new icemaker in because the water cup assembly on the new part was taller than the old one and thus bumped into the water delivery tube.You then reverse the procedure for installation.Finally, before operating the icemaker I turn the icemaker switch on and turn off the power to the refrigerator for about one minute before turning it back on, while the freezer door was closed. Within 5 minutes, the icemaker was working properly and within 24 hours the ice bin had been filled.Good Luck!
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