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Published: 1/15/2013 9:46 PM | Last update: 1/15/2013 11:38 PM Buhler falls to perfect AndaleCrusaders fail to take advantage of an early lead against Indians.ANDALE - Buhler had its chance on Tuesday. It came early when the Crusaders charged out to a quick lead while unbeaten Andale was struggling to find a rhythm.The Crusaders didn't take advantage of that opportunity.
Their trapping defense forced turnovers, their one-more-pass offense led to several easy buckets on the inside and by the end of the 59-37 victory over Buhler, it was pretty easy to see how Andale is perfect at the halfway point of the regular season. "I like where we are," said Andale coach Mark Kerschen, whose eighth-ranked Indians improved to 10-0 heading into tournament week at the always-tough McPherson Invitational. "The way we have played the last three games, I am pretty happy with the way we have played." Buhler jumped out to an 11-4 lead on the Indians, thanks mainly to the play of freshman Jessica Steffen, who scored 15 of her 16 points in the first half. The point guard showed enough poise to mix it up with the Andale's experienced guards - at least, early on. By the end of the first quarter, the Indians began to click. The trio of Rachel Eck, Brittany Meyer and Lauren Rowland began to heat up and by the end of the first half, they had turned their 11-4 deficit into double-digit halftime lead, thanks to a 20-5 run over the final 10 minutes of the first half. "We just started not being ourselves," said Buhler coach Brennan Torgerson, whose team fell to 5-4. "We're tougher than that. We're smarter than that. We let one or two things go bad and we let things snowball on us." Part of the problem was the Buhler forward Josie Williams was not a factor in the first half. She picked up two quick fouls and spent a good chunk of the first two quarters on the bench. But when she was in the game, she was limited to two shots. The Crusaders made a concerted effort to get the ball inside to her in the second half and the senior forward responded by hitting all three of her field goals and knocking down three free throws to finish with 11 points. "I thought we did a good job on her," Kerschen said. "We're not very big. At the beginning of the year, I wondered if we were capable of guarding her man to man. We have made some progress defending the post." Kylee Ebert fronted Williams for most of the game before fouling out with four points. But while the Crusaders were finally finding some success with Williams inside, their guards went cold. Meanwhile, the Indians were having little trouble getting the ball to the hoop. Eck finished with 16 points, while Rowland had 15 and Meyer 14.
Buhler will play next week in the Haven tournament.
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I recently purchased some of the black humbucker mounting ring screws and they were a little disappointing, they were too short for the bridge pickup and the heads are flat and shallow, so they disappeared down the hole a little, ie the head needs to be a bit bigger, and maybe even slightly rounded as opposed to dead flat, also the powdercoating could be satin vs matt. I Ended up buying some in various available lengths from a local luthier supplier, sorry StewMac, most of your stuff is good, these need reviewing by you.
Awesome price but I have the hardest time trying not to strip the heads when installing
You guys stock hard to find stuff and handled my orders like I was you're best customer. Even though the orders were small,they arrived before they're ETA.
These screws fit great and look good (gold), but I somehow stripped (not bad, just doesn't look perfect anymore and might make removal and re-install difficult) two of them during the install. This seemed a bit fast, but they're cheap so I just ordered a few new ones with my next order. I guess just grab a few extra in the future.
They are a little small and too short.
These screws will do the job, however I feel that they do not give a fit and finished look, and do not complement other stewmac hardware. They are also VERY easy to strip out, even with a good screwdriver.
Nice screws, good plating, the heads dont strip out very easily. Great for rings.
They work, but just barely. If they where a little bit longer or they had a longer option it would be better.
I bought the mounting plate and the screws, but the plate you sell doesn't match. The screws need to be longer.
At first impression, they looked a bit tiny. Altough well made and beautiful, and perfect for neck rings, they won't fit taller rings, or secure bridge rings firmly. They are a good fit for stewmac rings, anyway.
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Hi, i have the idea to make a E-mail form us to HMX, with ideas that allows us the problem of Abbey Road Medley and other new Complete Albums
Hi, i have the idea to make a E-mail form us to HMX, with ideas that allows us the problem of Abbey Road Medley and other new Complete Albums
It's a great idea, but it's not going to happen. Why? I'm not sure, but it could've been done with this game and it wasn't.
I'm for it because I know that I'm going to buy every album/track that's released.
More Beatles DLC, PLEASE!
Doubtful anything can be done outside of re-issuing the game disc w/ the Store modifications - and that is.....NOT going to happen.
What COULD have been done is what GH5 did, program the Store to do album/track pack bundle purchases. Tracks are still "1 at a time" DLs, but the bulk purchase nets the typical discount, marks each track in the bundle as Purchased & proceeds to DL each tune in sequence (you can pause/cancel/resume the DL at any time if you wish).
That said, considering how the Wii loads/streams the DLC tracks off the SD card - not sure if the AR medley would have ever been a reality. Most likley it would have to have been issued as a single track - size limits MIGHT have come into play, although GH5/BandHero do have a 14+ minute Peter Frampton track that is DL-able on those game's store (actually, just in BandHero - Do You Feel Like I Do is an 'exportable" GH5 disc track - and manages to DL just fine, despite it's length/file size - side 2 of AR in sequence runs around 18 mintues or so, I believe).
Either way, it looks as if Wii is stuck with what it has regarding TB:RB - which , IMO is not a bad thing to be stuck with. It's still an amazing game. Even w/ the loading breaks, Side 2 of AR on the Wii is still an awesome experience. Being a DLC completist will set you back a little more $$ than it would on the other systems, but at least us Wii folk have access to the same content as everyone else.
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Don't be negative and, no, we don't have access for the same content.
jwebb1970: You already see the Abbey Road Medley?.
First, 2 persons that play together the medley can get 1,000,000 of point playing in expert.
Second, when you play the entire Album, you feel like MAKING A GRABATION
And the least, but the most important, they get a ALTERNATE DREAMSCAPE of "The End"
And if GH5 can, why TBRB ( supposed a best game) not?
As a PS3-player, I can definitely say with utmost confidence that playing the full album makes me feel like MAKING A GRABATION. It's just so GRABATIVE that I start to GRABATE. Mmmm.
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I think this has been said before, in this forum and other forums too, but I don't mind repeating it.
If it was possible for HMX to do DLC for full albums for Rockband 2, Track Packs, Albums and Bundles, then they would have done it already. Since, at the end of the day, it would mean more revenue for HMX. Why oh why would HMX not give every console the best possible options unless it was not feasible from a technical or contractual aspect?
By no means is this bashing a console, but each console does have its technical benefits and limitations in addition to the openness of the purchasing network that the songs are streamed from.
These are the facts of life, and when it is possible for HMX to give additional benefits, or in this case, patch previous, existing and upcoming games on the Wii, they would gladly do so where it makes financial sense.
I am not an HMX employee and only suggesting what is considered my opinion. This post is non-binding and worth less than $.0001 and cannot be redeamed for cash.
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"When someone is selling a very popular glove, you don't counter with a glove of your own. You sell a hat" ~HMX Whiteboard
The game would have to be patched, which is why we need either a Channel or some way to patch the game without file size issues.
The Wii's Memory (and by that I mean RAM), can't exactly take the Medley without loading screens. (If you notice, that 15 min Frampton song doesn't exactly have the animation the Medley has, as the Medley is about 8 different dreamscapes smashed into one + character animations)
"The man who keeps running, never looking back, because he dare not, out of shame."
If it was possible for HMX to do DLC for full albums for Rockband 2, Track Packs, Albums and Bundles, then they would have done it already. Since, at the end of the day, it would mean more revenue for HMX. Why oh why would HMX not give every console the best possible options unless it was not feasible from a technical or contractual aspect?
I'm with you Sportzer!
I know it ArchangelZero, but my idea is play the Medley like a Challange of Chapter, but instead of count like different songs, is an only song( At the same time of loading, appear a image from the next song)
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Four Cape Fear region men were sentenced Wednesday for their roles in an organized dog fighting ring in Robeson County.
U.S. Attorney Thomas Walker said the men were sentenced in federal court in New Bern by Judge Louise W. Flanagan.
James Matthew Blackman, 43, was sentenced to three years probation and 30 days intermittent confinement. Ricky Dial, 55, was sentenced to 8 months in prison followed by two years of supervised release.
Jimmy Jacobs, 40, was sentenced to two years, five months in prison followed by three years of supervised release. Blackman, Jacobs and Dial are from Maxton.
Frank Jacobs, 69, of Laurinburg, was sentenced to two years, five months in prison and three years of supervised release.
Additionally, one South Carolina man was sentenced in court Wednesday.
Tony Harris. 35, of Lamar, S.C., will spend one year, 11 months in prison and three years of supervised release.
"Word must go out," Walker said in a release Thursday. "Dog fighting, a particularly cruel crime, will not be tolerated."
During the investigation, officials raided one of several dog fights in Maxton on Feb. 25, 2012.
The men were indicted in July by federal officials who said the men trained and bred pit bulls for the fights.
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A really interesting article Myscha! I don't know about the need for a straw when saving space,but otherwise, a very informative piece.I would like to see more articles like this.
With all the talk about zero waste lunches I've been hearing these days, I decided to lake a closer look at the behavior in my own life when it comes to eating on the road. While my husband and I knew we wanted to start reducing our impact when we eat out, we also knew the solution had to be something that fit seamlessly with our lifestyle. Since the way we have to move and groove has been known to change drastically on a dime, whatever we came up with had to be extremely versatile. Ready for a make-it-yourself zero waste lunch kit you can take from backpack to briefcase in the blink of an eye? Read on.
First of all, whatever we came up with had to fit compactly in the front briefcase sections of the rolling laptop case / mini office / business travel luggage pieces we have. We specifically chose these his and her pieces because we can fit a few toiletries and clothing items in the back when necessary, yet still leave the front part set up every day with office supplies, files and room for the laptop sleeves. This way, if we need to run an unexpected errand or want to get out of the house for the day, snagging some free productive wi-fi time at Whole Foods or Panera Bread becomes doable without feeling discombobulated. It also meets international carry-on standards, so hopping on the plane at the last minute isn't a big deal either. The point is though, that whether you have one of these pieces of luggage or a standard briefcase, these kits will still fit.
Second, we wanted to make sure they could easily clip on to our backpacks or sections of the seat covers in our Jeep. This way if we were taking an adventure vacation, or packing up the Jeep to go camping, we'd also have our lunch kits with us. Our answer?
Zippered canvas pouches with caribiner clips attached. These particular zippered pouches come in sets of three for around seven bucks. There are three sizes in the set. The largest is what fit our needs for the lunch kit. The other two are great for incidentals you don't want rolling around in your backpack, such as bobby pins, sewing kits and safety pins. Other pouches I looked at were a similar price for only one pouch and looked a little flimsy. These had a review from a contractor about how he used them for tools and bits with great success and durability. What did we put inside to start reducing our plastic and other waste?
Stainless steel drinking straws. There are several types of reusable straws on the market, including bamboo and glass. We chose these because they were antimicrobial, tough as nails and available in a package of four for around ten bucks. Other brands were twenty dollars for the same number of straws, or even higher in some instances. We clean them with our flexible camel back tube cleaner, but you could use a fuzzy pipe cleaner.
Our own flatware. There are systems of lunch flatware you can buy, but we already have our own sets we use on the road. They're attached to metal rings, and we each store an extra gadget such as a vegetable peeler or corkscrew. If you also like the idea of having one set of travel flatware you can use day to day or on vacation, they are available at Amazon.
Reusable chopsticks. We happen to have a boatload of coconut wood chopsticks that I picked up years ago in Bali. You can purchase your own however, and keep them in your lunch kit. Here's an affordable set of reusable chopsticks from Amazon, or you can wash off a set of disposable chopsticks and use those.
A set of squishy bowls. Often, you may just choose to go with the value meal at your local fast food chain and skip the plastic cover and straw. However, if you are brown bagging it or going for a traveler's picnic based on a local grocery store run, squishy bowls rock. They also squish (hence the name) down flat, making them perfect for the compact storage necessary in our rolling briefcase luggage.
Squishy travel shots. OK, these aren't particularly necessary for zero waste lunches. They are fun to have on the road however. Sometimes you just want a cocktail at the camp site or in your hotel room, and carrying a breakable shot glass in your bag isn't always the best idea. When driving down the coast last summer to Florida, we enjoyed being able to mix up a cocktail at the camp site using spirits we'd picked up at the local shopping plaza, our squishy travel shot glasses and coffee mugs. You can also use the smaller size of the squishy bowls mentioned above to mix drinks.
Fabric napkins. We happened to have an extra two napkins hanging around the house. If you don't however, bandanas are great for both home and travel.
Folding plates. These are the one item that didn't actually make it into the zippered pouches. However, since these folding plates store flat, they fit neatly into back pack sections, the rolling briefcase pockets or into the back pockets of our vehicle's seat covers along with the clip on zipper pouches.
These are the items we've chosen to include in our zero waste lunch kits. Structured as they are, these kits can easily be pulled from the briefcase and transferred to backpacks or seat back pockets. Since we have holding spots in our vehicle and multipurpose day packs for both water bottles and traveling coffee mugs, we don't really consider them part of the "kit" although they are part of our eco infrastructure.
The only item we haven't really found yet that meets our space concerns is something to carry extra food home in when we occasionally eat out. That isn't a huge concern however since it doesn't happen that often. Also, if a restaurant packages their leftovers in waxed paper boxes I wouldn't have a huge problem with it. Plastic and styrofoam are our main concerns. Since this system easily goes from backpack to briefcase, I trust it will be of help to those struggling with the transition. Bonus? These are so space efficient that those keeping kosher can easily make this happen on the fly by putting together two sets and labeling them for both dairy and meat.
Other related articles include Thirty Ways to Use Less Plastic, the Update on Plastic Packing Reduction, and Going Green on the Road.
A really interesting article Myscha! I don't know about the need for a straw when saving space,but otherwise, a very informative piece.I would like to see more articles like this.
You know, I don't recall the utensils being an issue because the knives in the sets are pretty dull and rounded. However, the corkscrew needs to be checked or left at home along with what my husband refers to as his "McGiver Tool".
Jon, the straw is really a personal call. Some folks like to use one for tooth sensitivity issues or to prevent staining. Also, certain thicker drinks are tough to tip up and drink without a straw. These stainless stell ones are a bit sleeker so it's not such an issue. However, you could certainly leave them out if you were really trying to shave off every ounce.
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About the straws - are they really easy to clean with a pipe cleaner/camelback cleaner? Or are you finding crud left in the straw bend? Also, do you think they're "sleek" enough to use for guests? (Not my friends, they don't care and are perfectly happy drinking beer out of a bottle - but what about more formal occasions?)
Glass Straws are the eco-trendiest answer to formal and casual entertaining. You can see right through the http://glassdharma.com glass straws and know they are clean. The company sells specifically sized cleaning brushes for those that like to hand wash :)
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Personally, yes I do think they are sleek enough for guests. They feel really delicate to use as well. Now, if I were wanting to use them with crystal or something, I might spring for the glass ones. But for normal drinking glasses these would be fine.
Ease of cleaning - the camel back cleaner is this flexible coil like thing with a brush on the end. So it goes all the way through. The pipe cleaner was just an idea I had Molly, but now that you mention it . . . hmmnn . . . probably with a presoak after thicker shake type drinks it would be fine. Or, you could go for the straighter stainless steel straws which would eliminate that particular problem. Once you have the camel back flexible tube brush though (if you decide to go that route) it isn't an issue either way.
I should point out that the camel back flexible cleaner does hitch up from time to time once you reach the bend. But a slight back up before pushing through again has always done the job for me. We've only had these for a couple of weeks now, but we are using them every day and haven't had any problems so far.
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My biggest waste from my homemade lunches are Ziplock bags. When I pack grapes or berries the bags take up less space than a bulky tupperware.
Besides just washing and reusing them, do you have any ideas on how to lose the bags?
Well, actually this kit is for the meals on the road that we don't pack, but pick up along the way. Now, I am sort of playing around with ideas for low waste bag lunches, but that will be a separate post. I have seen some reusable snack packs however. Those might be the answer for your bag woes.
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Search Etsy.com for reusable snack bags. They are usually mildly water resistant and fully washable, and sealable with velcro. Usually around $5 each, but sewing them would be easy since they're just squares.
Have you considered reusable Rubbermaid containers? They sell one type that collapses and is nearly flat (~inch thick?)
#9 - No, I haven't. Actually, I've never run across the collapsiing Rubbermaid containers, but they sure sound interesting. If you end up putting together your own kit with them, please post a photo link somewhere so we can all take a peek. Your idea sounds like something that could easily work with backpacks and certain totes and day packs as well certain briefcase situations. Keep us posted.
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We rinse ZipLocks, turn inside out, and stick over a stirring spoon and let dry. Depending on first use, five or six usings isn't a problem.
Use a degreaser to clean out the inside of that bag. Plastic is porous, so soap may not clean it totally, especially if the food was oily, like curry or a croisant. Squirt some simple green in there, seal the zip lock, test for leaks, shake it for 30 seconds, then rinse it out. That should take the taste of any old food out of the zip lock so you can reuse it.
But plastic eventually breaks down, especially in contact with sunlight it becomes brittle and cracks. Eventually the zip lock will leak water out of the corners or the seams and then it's time to recycle it since if it leaks it can't do it's job properly anymore.
You mentioned not having a method for take-away if there's too much food. My wife and I use Tiffin carriers - search for them on Amazon. They're not the most space-efficient (solid, non-foldable) but they can be used to pack the other things inside.
I'll have to check those out Guest, thanks. I'm not sure what we'll end up going with, to tell you the truth. Certain green transitions are a piece of cake, and others just seem to throw me for a loop until I finally make the jump. Does anyone else feel that way? Just curious.
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Slammin'! Thanks for the link. Those look super neat.
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Wednesday, December 21st, 2011Charlie Spillar, who blogs online here at Tucsoncitizen.com as "Artistic Tucson" was just named one of 10 "local heroes" in the Tucson Weekly's Dec.22-28 issue (on news stands now). Charlie was praised for his leadership in helping to save the unusual Valley of the Moon, finding new homes for the Magic Carpet Golf statues after that entertainment venue closed, and fighting to retain a drive-in theater in Tucson when the De Anza Drive In Theater also closed. I know Charlie from meeting over the last year/half at art receptions and galleries, and he is indeed passionate about art and preserving it. His own whimsical bird sculptures are unique and attractive, last seen by me at the Art Gallery on the NE corner of Stone/Speedway.
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Another local hero in that Weekly article is Patricia Maisch, who wrestled that gun clip away from Jared Loughner on January 8, 2011. She is now a spokesperson for Mayors Against Illegal Guns, to tighten background checks of people who purchase guns. The article about Patricia is on page 15 of the Weekly. She is also honored as one of AARP Magazine's "The Daring Dozen" in their December 2011/January 2012 issue (page 51). These 12 American individuals are recognized as people who use "their energy, creativity and passion to make the world a better place."
Arizona shooting heroes Ret. Army Col. Bill Badger and Roger Salzgeber are honored along Patricia for their acts of physically bringing armed Loughner down to the ground at the NW Safeway. I recently met both Patricia and Roger at the Tucson hearing by the Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission, through mutual contact Daniel Hernandez, Jr.
A tribute to one of these "daring dozen" was given to my former boss Hawaiian U.S. Senator Dan Inouye (page 48), now President Pro Tempore, who is committed to "common courtesy" as a "Chief Compromiser". The Senator has served in the U.S. Senate since Hawaii's statehood in 1959. He just sent me a President Pro Tempore medallion as a keepsake.
Read this AARP article about "Inspire Awards Honorees" online (click here).
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Turn off the laptop, unplug the AC/DC power adapt and remove the battery.
Remove screws from the memory and hard drive covers. Remove both covers.
Lift up the right side of the hard drive and disconnect it from the motherboard. Remove the hard drive.
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By the way, if you are replacing the keyboard, you don't have to remove memory, CD/DVD drive and wireless card. Simply go from the step 1 directly to the step 5.
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WARNING! If you destroy the connector, the internal keyboard will not function anymore. You'll have to either use the laptop with an external keyboard or replace the motherboard. The keyboard connector is permanently soldered to the motherboard.
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Watford have released a statement confirming the club's board of directors have agreed a deal, "in principle" to sell the Hornets to the Pozzo family.
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I just gave House Of Nanking a 'Recommend' at Citysearch
For adventurous souls only – Thought we'd have to wait forever on the SantaCon Saturday night just before 8 pm but ended up in a pocket and got in pretty quickly. Fortunately the owner came over to take our order, and when he heard that this was our first time he offered to create our dinner. My friend, who isn't an adventurous eater, agreed and the rest is history.
We weren't real hungry, so he created a soup around my crustacean allergy that my friend loved (a fish soup with wonton, tofu and cellophane noodles and an unique spectacular beef salad with tomatoes and mushrooms.
The owner/chef is a maestro - creating as his mood strikes, as well as how he reads his customer. He demands respect in the traditional Chinese way, but deserves it. He's good.
What a treat. I can't wait to go back and see what he conjures up next.
This restaurant is cutting edge and for adventurous souls. It's also cash only.
Side note: I don't understand some of the bad reviews I've read here. This is NOT a white tablecloth/gloved service experience. There are plenty of other places (R&G down the street is excellent and fits that model) to go to for that without dissing this place.
If you're hungry - DON'T GO to House of Nanking – Asked the server what she recommends... in her accent - told us that we were eating the food and that we needed to decide what we wanted. We ordered and asked if she thought that was enough food for our party. She said she didn't know what we would eat. Food was good but drinks were not what we ordered and we never got the ice we requested. When we tried to pay with a debit card, the server said they prefer cash. We asked if they take credit cards, she said yes but would rather have cash.
We paid the exact amount of the check - with the cash we pulled together and walked down the street and had a lovely dinner at McDonalds.
Not so good – It is strictly Asian fusion food. Menu is Chinese but the food is strictly Asian fusion with Thai spices. Limited choices, long wait lines, cash-only, no customer service.
Sorry, I don't see the attraction – Next to my one star CitySearch says "Eh". No. Not "Eh". Not even close to "Eh". This was really bad, to the point where I 'm goin to tell the hotel concierge to stop sending people here.
Service was very slow, and when someone finally took my order and brought food, it tasted like it came from Panda Express. But Panda Express doesn't make my tummy feel like this.
great fun and great food – The food is wonderful, however, it is best to tell the server that you would like a meal and what you don't eat (ex. "I vegetarian") and let them bring you whatever they choose...at least that is how it used to be. Once when I was there a guy sat next to me and ordered Chow Mein. The owner said to him "you no wait in line to come in here and order chow mein, you go next, order chow mein" and brought him something else.
I Do Not See the Attraction Here – I just do not get why people are so crazy about this place? I have been here a few times, and it is ALWAYS the same experience:
* Cramped, long tables elbow to elbow with strangers. Forget having a conversation there.
* LOUSY LOUSY LOUSY service. Ask for anything and you get a dirty look and a rushed, annoyed response. They never return to your table except to bring food, and collect the check.
* Expensive, white people safe, Asian style food. Maybe that is why people rave. If you want safe, this is the place.
* Did I mention expensive? 4 people, 5 dishes, two teas and one beer was $80 before tip. Green tea is $2 per person for a large beer mug filled with hot water and a tea bag hanging on the edge.
* Did I mention the bad service?
* Everything seeps to be deep fried. They would deep fry the rice if the could figure it out. Even the pot-stickers were deep fried!
Ambience: You come in, you are crammed into a long table of other people, they throw a menu at you, start suggesting dishes, eventually say they will "take care of you" and take away the menu. Then, they will just start brining you food. Be careful, they will keep bringing it if you do not say stop.
We started with Calamari. It was deep fried, but not crispy as it was sitting in a pool of oil. The size of the dish was rather small given its large price tag. Next we had the Sesame Chicken, their special dish. This was basically deep fried clumps of chicken in a tangy sauce served with sweet potato slices. The chicken was more deep fried batter than chicken, but it was tasty. We had fish fillet nanking style. Again, deep fried pieces of fish with some vegetables. OK, not great. The house noodles were a sticky, oily, slightly spicy noodle in a bowl with chunks of deep fried chicken placed on top. Pass, it is not good.
While it rates moderate at $11 to $30 per person, the dishes are on the small side, and $20 a head for Chinese is expensive, not moderate/
Summary: This place has buzz , but I think it is left over from a previous time when it used to be better. I find it noisy and cramped, with bad service and mediocre food at best, and way too expensive for what you get.
great food – Great food. Had onion cakes, calamari, and some fish something or other, and it was all great.
Incredible Food & Dining Experience – Was visiting SF and was having drinks at the The Clift bar. As we were leaving we asked a bellman where he would go eat Chinese. He sent us to The House. When we got there we started to walk in when a little lady shooed us out and told us to wait behind line outside. We walked out and there was a line painted on the sidewalk. So we waited and she came out and go us. We ordered off the menu's like virgins do. Only to see the owner stop our server and give him a new order for us. When the food came it was incredible. I can't wait to get back to SF for many reasons, but The House will be one of my first stops.
Great Food/Amusing Service – I have been eating at The House for about 20 years. We live out of town now, but get to go about every 2 years. The food is consistently great, the service is consistently amusing (think no nonsense). If you are looking for formal dining, this i not the place for you. Conditions are cramped and dingy, but it's all about the food. Do yourself a favor, DO NOT ORDER OFF THE MENU. Tell the owner/waiter to "hook me up". I usually ask for sea bass and the hook up, and they always deliver. Prices seem comparable to other restaurants.
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28 Mar 2012
A Must Try Culinary Experience at Masselows
Wine lists at restaurants are important to me, almost as important as the food menu. Often times I find myself either frustrated at the lack of creativity, the lack of knowledge or the absurd pricing that makes beer or cocktails seem so much more appealing. I've heard rumors of a restaurant with stellar service, phenomenal food and a spectacular wine list. Recently, after a long wait and many friend suggestions, I finally got the opportunity to try Masselow's Restaurant in the Northern Quest Resort & Casino.
See the full review of Northern Quest Resort & Casino
As greater Spokane's only AAA Four Diamond restaurant, my expectations were high. I was warmly greeted by the host and directed to the booth. The restaurant was nicely appointed in warm colors and wood. The fixtures were understated and fit the decor nicely. I wouldn't say I was wowed with the design of the space but it was certainly well done. Although we were in a large restaurant (seating for 144), the booth was very private with tall sides.
The service throughout the meal was exceptional starting with the offering of two different sparkling wine options to the clearing of each course and the presentation of the wine (many local restaurants could learn from this here). The waiter was very knowledgeable about the menu and was very articulate in explaining the specials and the various courses.
Masselow's menu consists of traditional cuisine with a northwest flare that includes bison rib-eye, king salmon, and locally grown chicken along with delicacies that include grass fed filet mignon, and north Atlantic lobster. The meal started with traditional Indian fry bread accompanied by a huckleberry marmalade. The assortment of bread was served with three different butter spreads that each left my mouth watering. The attention and care to each element of the meal was impressive.
My guest and I opted for the Masselow's Winter Grill (a selection of Montana Rib Eye Bison, Draper Valley Free Range Chicken, and Wild King Salmon) and the Washimi Filet Mignon. The presentation of each was nicely appointed and each dish was cooked to perfection. The only exception was the chicken, which was a little dry. The spaghetti squash and potatoes were a great accompaniment to each. The Filet Mignon was on par with some of THE best cuts of meat I have ever had the privilege of enjoying. Luckily my guest couldn't finish hers and I couldn't let it go unfinished. See the full WINTER MENU HERE.
While the desert menu looked inviting, we just couldn't bring ourselves to indulge any further.
Now, for most important part, and maybe even the reason you're reading this review…THE WINE. The 10 page wine list is easily organized into glass, 1/2 bottle, bottle, and local selections. Continuing the theme of a northwest inspired menu, the wine list consists largely of Washington and Oregon wineries. A few California, Italy, French and Argentine wines round out various sections. Glass pour prices on the ranged from $6-$13. I would like to see the pricing of some of the reds be more in the $10 range. Paying $13 for a glass of wine that retails for $35 is a little high for me. A excellent balance of price points and high end selections are good to see. The Masselow's section of the web site contains a link to the current (and ever changing) wine list.
I appreciated the bottle pricing. Most of the wine seemed to be priced very well with only a nominal mark up. While I can tolerate higher glass prices, nothing ticks me off more than seeing a $15 bottle of wine on a menu for $35. Below are a few comparisons:
- Domain Ste Michelle – LUXE; Retail $23, Masselow's $38
- L'Ecole Luminesce; Retail $19, Masselow's $39 (would like to see this more at $25)
- Leonetti 08 Cabernet Sauvignon; Retail $99, Masselow's $165 (why not sell it for $119?)
The Masselow's wine list showcased wine from 10 of the 19 Spokane producers. This is more than any list I've seen in town. We opted for one of my favorites, the 2006 Reserve Blend from Nodland Cellars. The retail on this wine is $35 and Masselow's price was only $40 making it a great restaurant value. See my review of the 06 Private Blend. Overall the list is excellent and deserves the accolades it receives.
If I were reviewing this restaurant I would give it a 4+/5 stars; coming just short of a perfect review with the dry chicken and slightly high bottle prices on the wine. But, I'm not a food critic and all I can offer is that Masselow's is one of the best, if not THE best, dining experiences in Spokane. The short 20 minute drive from downtown Spokane is well worth the experience.
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Impressed. This single word describes my entire experience at The Red Lion Hotel in Pasco. Hungry. This is the word that describes how I'm feeling right now, re-living the culinary experience at the hotel restaurant, Bin No. 20. Jealous. This is the word that you'll be thinking after reading this post, looking at the pictures and watching the accompanying video. Living in Spokane, I'm very fortunate to have access to some top chefs, quality food, and top notch experiences. My first thought would not be to make the 120 mile drive to the Tri-Cities to have those experiences elevated to a new level…but I was open to be proven wrong.
When I was invited to a winemaker dinner at Bin No. 20, I was in from the mention of the word "Fidelitas." Fidelitas Winery, situated in the Red Mountain growing region outside the Tri-Cities, has been a longtime favorite of mine. Regardless of what the food experience was going to be, I knew that the wine experience would be off the charts. Watch the video for my interview with owner/winemaker Charlie Hoppes for more information on Fidelitas Winery.
While the Pasco Red Lion is getting along in years, the hotel is timeless in its architecture and has a grand entrance to accompany its three restaurants and well appointed rooms. We were fortunate enough to be put up in the Presidential Suite and were impressed with the spaciousness of the room, separated bedroom / living space, large bathroom with separate shower and jetted tub and a balcony. I'm not a hotel room snob. The room was spacious and clean, the bed was comfortable and I slept well.
Having had a preview of Chef Jonathan Gilbertson's menu, we entered the restaurant in eager anticipation of the night. My how our expectations were exceeded. Chef Jonathan brings a vast restaurant experience to Pasco by way of top restaurants in Vail, CO, Palm Springs and San Diego, CA. Having him at Bin No. 20 in the heart of Washington wine country is a stroke of brilliance.
Course One (not pictured)
Pan Seared Diver Scallops served with vanilla bean savory grits and Maryhill peach coulis. This was my favorite dish of the night. Sadly, I missed taking a picture of it because in my excitement, I devoured it. The scallop was perfectly prepared and the combination of the creamy grit and the sweet coulis matched amazingly with the Fidelitas Optu White (blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon).
Course Two
Hudson Valley foie gras and Key West spiny lobster Napoleon. Served with malbec infused mission fig and mallard remoulade. The lobster was flown in from Key West overnight and once again the marriage of flavors was succulent. This wine was paired with the somewhat earthy vanilla and blueberry Fidelitas Malbec. The wine provided more structure and content for the foie gras than I expected.
Intermezzo of Gialla Watermelon Consomme & Raspberry Sorbet
Beautiful palate cleanser as we moved into the final two more hearty dishes.
Course Three
Majoram Venison Loin served with celery root puree and rabbit saddle jus. I'm not a huge venison eater but this was cooked very nicely. The meat was exceptionally tender and was easily cut with the fork. The Fidelitas Columbia Valley Merlot was, once again, a great pairing.
Course Four
Queen Charlotte BC Salmon served with saffron pancetta risotto and el maiz-fennel compote. I liked the combination of the pancetta risotto with the marble laden salmon. While my serving of fish was slightly dry, the flavors were still well balanced in the dish. The tricky part here was the pairing of the Fidelitas Columbia Valley Cabernet. While I'm all for breaking the molds when it comes to wine pairing, the curious combination did come across as slightly disjoined to me and my guest. Others at the table raved. The wine, stand alone…beautiful.
I'll let the picture speak for itself. This artistic creation was as tasty as it was beautiful. Charlie Hoppes opened a special treat with their award winning Champoux Vineyard Cabernet. This highly extracted dark fruit wine was a little big for the chocolate…but at this point…who cares! Both were spectacular.
Bin No. 20 Wine Dinners
Red Lion and Bin No. 20 will continue hosting winemaker dinners each quarter. The price tag on this dinner was a mere $80 per person (easily worth it). Visit their website for a schedule and plan a visit to the hotel as soon as you can. With over 160 wineries within an hour's drive, this is a great location to call base camp while you explore the amazing variety of Washington wine.
We were so excited by Chef Jonathan, the hotel staff, and the wine tasting experience, we have started the talks to bring Chef Jonathan to Spokane for a preview dinner and then a wine tasting journey through the Tri-Cities. Tickets will be limited, join our mailing list (top right of this page) to be the first to know.
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23 Sep 2010
Restaurant Wine Lists Are Put on Notice
Restaurant wine practices are a sour subject. Earlier in the year CNN.com ran a story on the top five "rip-offs" and restaurant wine prices came in on the list. Often with a 400% above wholesale markup, restaurants are passing off bad wine at high prices and often in inferior stemware with a less than knowledgeable staff. As I type this I can hear restaurant owners around the US complaining about high overhead, stemware breakage, and loss, there is obviously a more balanced way to sell wine.
It's time to call out the good restaurant wine lists and put the bad ones on notice. Nothing speaks louder than the court of public opinion and we vote with our wallets. With this new series I hope to provide wine lovers a preview of area restaurant wine practices. With this information, you can make informed dining decisions. I don't review food but stay tuned and we'll explore the often seedy world of restaurant wine.
To keep things simple I'll be looking at three basic elements, price, selection and presentation. I'll evaluate each section and award a 5 point score (similar to how I review wine). Each restaurant will also receive an overall score.
I understand the need to make a profit. People go to restaurants for the experience, the atmosphere and the service. All these things cost money. Evaluation of a restaurant's wine prices will be based on basic math and mark up; the greater the markup, the lower the score. If you're trying to sell $10 Smoking Loon Pinot Noir for $40 per bottle, you're going to score low. However, if you're like one local restaurant who sells $12 Kiona Cabernet/Merlot blend for $12 – WOW! Personally, I think a good balance is three glass pours should approximately equal the bottle price, example: $25 bottle of Barrister Rough Justice…$8 per glass.
In a previous article I asked the question, "Does Size Matter?" When evaluating selection, the size of your menu will not be as impressive as how you use your menu. A good wine list will have local product, including some from the quality producers in our city, and wine that is appropriate for the food being served.
Presentation can make a big impression and can often justify higher prices. Somehow all seems justified when laying down $50 for a strip steak when surrounded by hip, swanky decoration, cool lighting, posh seating, and service oriented staff. The same is true with the wine list. When evaluating selection, I'll take into consideration menu layout (and accuracy), stemware, staff knowledge, wine temperature (very important), and service.
Over time, I hope that these posts bring awareness to restaurants who take as much pride in their wine as they do in their food. Attention to the finer points listed above can be the catalyst to selling more wine and creating a refined dining experience.
Ambrosia is a hip urban modern American restaurant tucked in a suburban strip mall on Argonne and Montgomery. They've recently been awarded the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for their wine list. The food is good and full of flavor. The atmosphere is nice, but it tough to get over the strip mall vibe (especially when sitting on the patio). The restaurant always a good choice for us but often overlooked considering some of the cool hot spots that have popped up downtown.
Price: 3/5
Here are some glass price examples that bring down the price score
- Clos du Bois Reserve Chardonnay: RETAIL $15, By the Glass price $9
- Manu Sauvignon Blanc: RETAIL $12, By the Glass price $7
- Bogle Old Vine Zinfandel: RETAIL $14, By the Glass price $7
- Barrister Rough Justice: RETAIL $20, By the Glass price $10
- Gozzo Malbec: RETAIL $15, By the glass price $7
The glass pours seem less inspired than their menu selection and seem to run at a 2 pours to retail (or less). Better pricing exists with the bottle sales.
- White Haven Pinot Noir: RETAIL $22, Bottle price $33
- Amavi Syrah: RETAIL $28, Bottle price $38
- Drew Bledsoe's Doubleback: RETAIL: 85, Bottle price $100
- Mountain Dome Brut: RETAIL: RETAIL $16, Bottle price $25
Selection: 4/5
Ambrosia boasts 120 different wines by the bottle. With their focus on American cuisine, the selection of Washington, California and Oregon wines appropriately dominate the list. There are occasional offerings from Italy and New Zealand and three French wines (including Moet and Chandon Champagne). The selection of reds is 2 to 1 over whites. Twelve area wines are on the list from six producers. A few more area producers on the menu would be nice to see, considering the scope of the selection. The menu includes helpful wine pairings with each menu item.
Presentation: 4+/5
The menu is nicely laid out, easy to read and includes region and vintage to assist in informed decision making. The waiter was knowledgeable about the wine, responded appropriately to all our questions and offered additional wine pairings. The stemware was appropriate for the food prices (not top of the line, but very nice). The only piece of the presentation that was not top notch was the wine temperature. We ordered a 07 Fidelitas Merlot (Retail $28, Bottle price $39). The wine was served at room temperature, which was probably 72-73 degrees. At this temperature, red wine can fall apart a little and present more chewy than at an appropriate temperature of 63-66 degrees. A temperature controlled fridge for their wine or a quick chill would have made the presentation perfect.
Overall Wine List Score: 4/5
Ambrosia Bistro and Wine Bar has a fantastic wine list. The overall score was hurt by the lack of inspiration in the 'by the glass pours' and the inflated pricing. A few of the 'glass pours' could be at the $6 range. A handful of additional local producers could also be added to the list. These changes would make an already great list, one of the tops in the town.
9211 E Montgomery Ave, Spokane WA
17 Sep 2010
A Visit To WineStyles in North Spokane
Be careful, surfing at entrepreneur.com can lead to some wild adventures. For Mike and Deedee McMahon, it's just the adventure they were looking for. The McMahon's own and operate several coffee shops in the Spokane area. With the operations of these shops firmly under control, Mike and Deedee were intrigued by the Wine Styles franchise and were eager to dive into something that involved their other passion, wine. As I'm fond of saying, "Wine and coffee equal liquid love."
Wine Styles is an exciting franchise that brings an old world retail wine experience to communities. The franchise costs are relatively low and the look / feel of the store is a unique wine sales concept. Spokane's Wine Style is located in the Indian Trail area, just north of Francis. While the Franchise helps create a consistent look and feel to each store (along with consistent vendor management and point of sale systems), the McMahon's, along with their son J, are given a good amount of freedom to bring in Northwest wine and a good selection of Spokane wine as well.
The Wine Styles store is laid out very nicely and has a large selection of merchandise, accessories and about 220 different wines to choose from. Instead of wines being laid out by region or grape variety, they are laid out by style ranging from crisp, silky, rich, bubbly, fruity, mellow, bold and my favorite, nectar. "When customers come in the store, we can ask them what style of wine they like, and point them in the right direction," says Mike. In addition to some great selection of Northwest wine, including Leonetti and Pepperbridge, you'll find Spokane favorites, Barili, Nodland, and more. Wine Styles also has about 20 wines that are exclusive to the franchise. There is something for everyone at Wine Styles Indian Trail, you can even get a Wine-a-Rita; a combination of various red, and white wines mixed with lemon aid concentrate in a granita machine. I could easily see this becoming a guilty pleasure for many wine snobs.
You'll also notice that Wine Styles is becoming a hub of wine activity as well. Their event calendar is full of wine tastings, beer tastings, art showings, live music, and educational classes. A quick visit to their web site will keep you in the know. Customers can also join their wine club and a very unique text club. The first gets you two bottles of wine, 15% discount on re-orders, 10% off on any wine, invitations and discounts at wine tastings and more for only $34.99 per month. The latter, is a cool text based coupon system that sends coupons and instant savings right to your cell phone.
Follow Wine Styles on Facebook to stay connected to all of their upcoming events. You can even join their text club by texting WineStyles to 50240 for a great introductory savings!
If you live up north and are looking for a great place to experience wine (whether you're a newbie or an expert), Wine Styles on Indian Trail is an excellent space. Stop in during one of their tastings and experience something new.
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8801 N. Indian Trail Rd
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Fri-Sat: Noon – 9pm
11 Aug 2010
A Wine Education with L'Ecole 41
If school were like this, I'd have gotten my doctorates degree! L'Ecole 41, French for "The School" district 41 is more appropriately named, "Je t'aime" for the love that it induces upon first sip. Situated in a schoolhouse built in 1915, L'Ecole teaches a master class in Washington wine class, style and marketing. Until the recent changes to Highway 12 in Walla Walla, every visitor entering Walla Wall from the West drove past the distinct schoolhouse tasting room which beckoned all inside for an enological education.
Operated by Megan and Marty Clubb, L'Ecole offers a 27 year lesson plan on Washington Wine. In previous reviews the L'Ecole Columbia Valley Cab finished 2nd in a 5 wine Cabernet shootout (4/5) and the 2007 Perigee was my June wine of the month (4/5). I recently enjoyed their 2007 Syrah, but sadly the bottle was gone before it could make its way to a review.
Visitors to their tasting room can enjoy a 1.3 acre working vineyard and tasting in two restored school rooms. Don't worry; the Vice Principle is not around to slap your hands if you taste incorrectly. Have fun and write on their unique chalkboard counters while you're there. Exploring the schoolhouse is half the fun while visiting L'Ecole.
As a side note, I'm experimenting with a new video format. Not sure why the video didn't render across the full frame. If anyone knows Adobe Premiere Elements, let me know.
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2008 L'Ecole 41 Luminesce
- The Stuff: 70% Semillon, 30% Sauvignon Blanc from Seven Hills Vineyards, aged 4 months in neutral French oak barrels. 30% malolactic fermentation; 14.2%ABV
- The Swirl: A pale yellow honey in the glass that strikes a chord of gold
- The Sniff: Tropics and pear on the nose. Not an over the top presentation but can definitely pick out the Sauvignon Blanc characteristics added to this blend.
- The Sip: Nice gentle approaching soft fruit on the front of the tongue that opens up to a full embrace on the mid palate. An amazingly bright acidity finishes off this wine. The flavors are not overwhelming but the presentation is well balanced and thoughtful.
- The Score: At only $20 (and often less on sale or in the store), this is a super wine. I love the mix if characteristics from the Semillon and Sauv Blanc. This wine easily scores a 4/5. Find it under $15 and you've got a 4+/5
91 Pts Wine Enthusiast; 89 Pts Steven Tanzer
2007 L'Ecole 41 Seven Hills Merlot
- The Stuff: 81% Merlot, 11% Cab Sauv, 8% Cab Franc from Seven Hills vineyard. Aged 18 months in 40% new oak, 14.5%ABV; 1326 cases produced
- The Swirl: Good thick color presentation of plum and dark cherry but has about 60% opacity. Nice strong color to the edges.
- The Sniff: Dominate musty earth and grassy herbs that give way to dried cherry and black berry fruit. A moderate amount of cinnamon and cloves are present as well. From the video to further in the night the wine opened up into a more robust aroma of cherry (which I would expect) and vanilla.
- The Sip: A muscular merlot with good dried fruit, earthy terroir, dark fruit and mild tannin. Those that enjoy a subtle elegant merlot may find this more intriguing.
- The Score: At $37 it is more than most people would drop for a Merlot they haven't tasted. If you're looking for a bright cherry vanilla Merlot, you may want to pass, but if you're after a warm earthy muscle Merlot, give it a go. Decanting this wine is recommended. 3+/5
92 pts Wine Enthusiast (Paul Gregutt); 91 pts Wine Advocate
2007 L'Ecole 41 Apogee
- The Stuff: 60% Cab Sauv, 30% Merlot 6% Malbec, 4% Cab Franc; 22 months in 50% new oak. 1630 cases produced, 14.5% ABV
- The Swirl: Thicker and slightly cloudy in color with dark purple tones. No jewelry here.
- The Sniff: A medium brightness of black berry and black cherry fruits along with subtle hints of cocoa and earthiness.
- The Sip: Big boy wine with a good firm structure of dark fruits and strong chalky tannin. If you're looking to sip now, decant for several hours. Would recommend this wine as a special cellar project to pull out in 2013 when it would be more smooth and elegant. Great layers of fruit and firmness.
- The Score: At $50 a good percentage of people will not risk their money without a sample or a strong recommendation. The Apogee is not quite the pinnacle of what it is shooting for but it will be there in 3-5 more years. I score this a 4/5 based on potential.
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"It's disappointing, especially for the seniors," Ingomar head coach Richard Byrd said Friday. "These ladies won't have an opportunity to play in their last county tournament, but you can't help what Mother Nature does."
Area teams have one more week of the regular season before the state playoffs are scheduled to start.
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