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The Legendary Life of Ernest Hemingway | Actor | n/a | 1 | |
Easy Money | Actor | Nicky Cerone | 1 | |
JFK | Actor | David Ferrie | 1 | |
The Irishman | Actor | n/a | 1 | |
Family Enforcer | Actor | n/a | 1 | |
I'm Dancing As Fast As I Can | Actor | Roger | 1 | |
Ruby's Dream | Songwriter | n/a | 9 | |
Backtrack | Actor | Leo Carelli | 1 | |
Eureka | Actor | Mayakofsky | 1 | |
Jimmy Hollywood | Actor | Jimmy Alto | 1 | |
Gone Fishin' | Actor | Joe Waters | 1 | |
With Honors | Actor | Simon Wilder | 1 | |
8 Heads in A Duffel Bag | Actor | Tommy Spinelli | 1 | |
The Super | Actor | Louie Kritski | 1 | |
Dear Mr. Wonderful | Actor | Ruby Dennis | 1 | |
Split Personality (1990-1991) | Actor | n/a | 1990 | 1 |
The Public Eye | Actor | Leonard "The Great Bernzini" Bernstein | 1 | |
My Cousin Vinny | Actor | ("Vinny") | 1 | |
Half-Nelson (1983-1984) | Actor | Rocky Nelson | 1983 | 1 |
Home Alone 2: Lost in New York | Actor | Harry | 1 | |
Tutti Dentro | Actor | Corrado Emilio Parisi | 1 | |
Sesame Street's All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever! (1992-1993) | Actor | Ronald Grump | 1992 | 1 |
Canned Ham: 8 Heads in a Duffel Bag (1995-1996) | Actor | Interviewee | 1995 | 1 |
Home Alone | Actor | Harry | 1 | |
Easy Money | Actor | Nicky Cerone | 1 | |
Love Ranch | Actor | Charlie Botempo | 1 | |
Lethal Weapon 2 | Actor | Leo Getz | 1 | |
Making of "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York," The (1991-1992) | Actor | n/a | 1991 | 1 |
Raging Bull | Actor | Joey LaMotta | 1 | |
Lethal Weapon 3 | Actor | Leo Getz | 1 | |
Death Collector | Actor | Joey | 1 | |
Casino | Actor | Nicky Santoro | 1 | |
Goodfellas | Actor | Tommy DeVito | 1 | |
Moonwalker | Actor | Mr Big | 1 | |
Lethal Weapon 4 | Actor | Leo Getz | 1 | |
J.F.K. | Actor | David Ferrie | 1 | |
Man on Fire | Actor | David | 1 | |
I'm Dancing As Fast As I Can | Actor | Roger | 1 | |
A Galaxy Far, Far Away | Actor | Himself | 1 | |
Backtrack | Actor | (uncredited) Leo Carelli | 1 | |
Street Scenes: New York on Film (1990-1991) | Actor | n/a | 1990 | 1 |
Betsy's Wedding | Actor | Oscar Henner | 1 | |
Once Upon A Time In America | Actor | Frankie Monaldi | 1 | |
Eureka | Actor | Mayakofsky | 1 | |
The American Film Institute Salute to Martin Scorsese (1995-1996) | Actor | n/a | 1995 | 1 |
Little Jimmy Scott (1997-1998) | Actor | n/a | 1997 | 1 |
GQ Men of the Year Awards (1997-1998) | Actor | Presenter | 1997 | 1 |
Martin Scorsese Directs (1988-1989) | Actor | n/a | 1988 | 1 |
A Bronx Tale | Actor | Carmine | 1 | |
2003 AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute To Robert De Niro (2001-2002) | Actor | Presenter | 2001 | 1 |
The Academy of Country Music's Greatest Hits (1991-1992) | Actor | n/a | 1991 | 1 |
The 8th Annual American Comedy Awards (1992-1993) | Actor | Presenter | 1992 | 1 |
The Good Shepherd | Actor | Joseph Palmi | 1 | |
Tony Bennett: An All-Star Tribute -- Live By Request (1997-1998) | Actor | n/a | 1997 | 1 |
The 1998 VH1 Fashion Awards (1997-1998) | Actor | Presenter | 1997 | 1 |
Comic Relief V (1990-1991) | Actor | n/a | 1990 | 1 |
The 64th Annual Academy Awards (1990-1991) | Actor | Presenter | 1990 | 1 |
The 2nd Annual Saturday Night Live Mother's Day Special (1991-1992) | Actor | n/a | 1991 | 1 |
The 65th Annual Academy Awards (1991-1992) | Actor | Presenter | 1991 | 1 |
The 70th Annual Academy Awards (1996-1997) | Actor | n/a | 1996 | 1 |
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Teamed with partner Frank Vincent (who later played a mafioso in "Raging Bull" and Billy Batts in "GoodFellas") in a nightclub act that played the Jersey shore in late 1960s and early 1970s |
Co-starred in the drama "A Bronx Tale" with Chazz Palminteri and Robert De Niro who also directed |
Starred in Oliver Stone's controversal film "JFK" |
Film acting debut (also co-wrote) in "Death Collector," a low budget gangster yarn |
Cast as Leo Getz in "Lethal Weapon 2" starring Mel Gibson and Danny Glover |
Released an album, Vincent LaGuardia Gambini Sings Just for You, which spawned the single "Wise Guy" |
Worked as a nightclub singer in the 1960s; cut a few records including an album "Little Joe Sure Can Sing" under the name of Joe Ritchie; played guitar in a road band for Joey Dee and the Starliters while in his early twenties |
Reunited with Martin Scorsese and Robert De Niro to star in "Goodfellas" |
Co-starred with Brendan Fraser in "With Honors" |
Played Brooklyn Lawyer Vincent Gambini in the comedy "My Cousin Vinny" also starring Marisa Tomei |
Became a regular on TV's "Star Time" (Dumont) doing impersonations and singing |
Was managing a restaurant in the Bronx when called by Robert De Niro and Martin Scorsese who had seen his work in "Death Collector" to play Jake LaMotta's brother in "Raging Bull" |
Appeared in regional theater |
Co-starred opposite Helen Mirren in "Love Ranch," based on the true story of a married couple who opened the first legal brothel in Nevada |
Announced retirement from acting |
Raised in the Bronx |
Featured with Frank Vincent in short-lived Broadway show, "The New Vaudevillians" (closed after one week) |
First feature starring role, "Dear Mr. Wonderful" a German production directed by Peter Lilienthal |
Starred opposite Macaulay Culkin in the comedy "Home Alone" |
First film appearance as an extra in Joey Dee film, "Hey, Let's Twist!" |
Again reunited with Martin Scorsese and Robert De Niro for "Casino" |
Reprised the role of Leo Getz for "Lethal Weapon 3" |
First Hollywood starring role, "The Super" |
Reprised role of Leo Getz for "Lethal Weapon 4" |
Starred as a private investigator in his own short-lived TV series, "Half-Nelson" |
Appeared in Broadway musicals and Eddie Dowling plays from age five |
Returned to acting with a cameo in De Niro's "The Good Shepherd" |
Moved to L.A.; held a variety of odd jobs as a barber, a postal clerk, a produce manager in a grocery story, a delivery boy, a letter carrier and drove a pickup truck (date approximate) |
Co-starred with Danny Glover in the comedy "Gone Fishin" |
Born on Feb. 9, 1943 in Newark, NJ, Pesci was raised by his mother, Mary, and his father, Angelo, who worked three jobs - a forklift driver for General Motors by day; for Anheuser-Busch at night, as well as occasional bartending - in order to pay for his son's acting, singing, guitar and tap dancing lessons. In fact, Pesci and his two siblings were pushed into performing by their father, who saw show business as a means of escape from a working class life. He was performing in Broadway and Eddie Dowling plays at five years old, and by the time he was 10, Pesci had a regular gig on the children's variety show, "Star Time Kids." In the late 1950s, he began taking a greater interest in music, wanting to be a jazz singer like legend Jimmy Scott, whom Pesci followed and befriended while the singer played in and around Newark. A few years later, he started playing guitar with Joey Dee and the Starliters, just a couple of years before an unknown Jimi Hendrix - then billed as Jimmy James - joined the band. Meanwhile, Pesci made his film debut as an extra in the Joey Dee film, "Hey, Let's Twist!" (1961), and followed by cutting his own album, Little Joe Sure Can Sing, under the name Joe Ritchie.
Later on in the decade, Pesci began singing with Frank Vincent and the Aristocrats, and formed a comedy duo with Vincent in 1969. The pair eventually made it to Broadway with their comedy show, "The New Vaudevillians," only to see it close after a week. After performing in regional theater, Pesci made his feature film debut as an actor in the low-budget crime thriller, "The Death Collector" (1976), playing a mob debt collector who tries to prevent a New Jersey street kid (Joseph Cortese) from leaving the life. But Pesci failed to continue his acting ambitions in the late 1970s, struggling mightily to find work. He left the East Coast and headed to Las Vegas, where he worked feverishly as a ditch digger for $15 a day, only to return home upon discovering that his father was dying. For the next three years, he managed an Italian restaurant on 187th Street in the Bronx called Amici's and living in the apartment upstairs.
With his life at its lowest point, Pesci was lifted up after receiving a phone call from Robert De Niro, who said that he and director Martin Scorsese had seen his performance in "The Death Collector" and wondered if he would consider playing a supporting role in their next movie. That film was "Raging Bull" (1980). As the levelheaded Joey LaMotta, brother to unhinged boxer Jake LaMotta (De Niro), Pesci delivered a career-making performance that earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor. While his career should have taken off after the triumph, Pesci all but disappeared into a series of character turns in uneven art films like Nicolas Roeg's "Eureka" (1983), foreign movies like "Tutti Dentro" ("Put 'Em All in Jail") (1984), and undistinguished genre movies like the Rodney Dangerfield comedy vehicle, "Easy Money" (1983). He did have a couple of bright spots, including a starring role in the offbeat "Dear Mr. Wonderful" (1982), a West German production that was film in New Jersey, and a colorful performance as an Italian mobster opposite De Niro's Jewish gangster in Sergio Leone's epic five-and-a-half hour crime saga, "Once Upon a Time in America" (1984).
During this fallow period, Pesci tried his hand at television, starring as Beverly Hills private detective Rocky Nelson, protagonist of the short-lived detective comedy "Half-Nelson" (NBC, 1985). He achieved far greater screen success playing the evil drug lord Mr. Big in "Moonwalker" (1988), Michael Jackson's lavish and hugely successful music video masquerading as a 90-minute film. The following year, Pesci's feature career was back on track with "Lethal Weapon 2" (1989), in which he provided scene-stealing comic relief as fast-talking accountant, Leo Getz, who earns police protection from Murtaugh (Danny Glover) and Riggs (Mel Gibson) after embezzling big bucks in mob drug money. He reached new heights of fame - not to mention an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor - for his explosively violent, but humorous portrayal of mobster Tommy DeVito in Martin Scorsese's "Goodfellas" (1990). In a film dominated by powerful performances from De Niro and Ray Liotta, Pesci stood out from the pack as the out-of-control Tommy, delivering the movie's most memorable scene when grilling mobster Henry Hill (Liotta) about whether or not he thinks he's funny. A triumph on all levels, "Goodfellas" was a high watermark for all involved, especially Pesci, who entered into his most fertile period as an actor.
Later that year, Pesci successfully shifted gears to slapstick comedy to play a bungling burglar victimized by a resourceful kid (Macaulay Culkin) in the surprise blockbuster, "Home Alone" (1990). Finally having become a bona fide movie star, Pesci regularly alternated between leads and showy character parts in high profile comedies, dramas and action films. In a performance that rivaled his from "Goodfellas," Pesci lit the screen on fire as the animated David Ferrie, one of the suspicious characters considered by New Orleans DA Jim Garrison (Kevin Costner) to be a conspirator in the assassination of President Kennedy in Oliver Stone's excellent, but controversial docudrama, "JFK" (1991). Pesci as the tightly wound Ferrie delivered another standout performance, pushing aside a seemingly infinite amount of real and fictitious characters to turn in one of the film's most memorable portrayals. Also that year, he had his first starring role in a studio feature, playing a heartless slumlord in the rather limp comedy, "The Super" (1991), which he followed with reprisals of Leo Getz for "Lethal Weapon 3" (1992) and Harry, the bumbling thief in "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York" (1992).
Though he was capable of high-caliber performances as a supporting actor, Pesci had difficulty doing the same in a leading man capacity. That changed when he starred in "My Cousin Vinny" (1992), in which he was perfectly cast as a brash, amateurish attorney from New York who is called down to Alabama by his cousin (Ralph Macchio) to defend him and his friend (Mitchell Whitfield) against bogus murder charges. From there, Pesci went into a bit of a career slide following his portrayal of a 1940s-era crime photographer in the underperforming crime thriller, "The Public Eye" (1992). After a supporting role in Robert De Niro's directorial debut, "A Bronx Tale" (1993), he played an unemployed actor-turned-crime-fighting activist in the failed social satire, "Jimmy Hollywood" (1994), which he followed with an admirable performance as a wily, but good-hearted homeless man who teaches some life lessons to a group of Harvard undergrads (Brandon Fraiser and Patrick Dempsey) in "With Honors" (1994).
Pesci managed to lift himself from his career slump by reuniting with De Niro and Scorsese for "Casino" (1995), the director's look at the inner workings of a corrupt casino run by a bookmaking genius (De Niro). Pesci played a loose cannon Mafia boss not unlike his character from "Goodfellas," while the film itself explored much of the same thematic ground as their previous film, leaving some fans cold. Returning to comedy, Pesci co-starred opposite Danny Glover in the stinker "Gone Fishin'" (1997), which proved embarrassing to both actors for its distinct lack of laughs while being panned by both critics and audiences. His funny performance failed to save the otherwise dismal comedy "8 Heads in a Duffel Bag" (1997), which went on to become the biggest box office flop of his career. Following a third performance as Leo Getz for "Lethal Weapon 4" (1998), Pesci retired from acting to concentrate once again on music. He released the album Vincent LaGuardia Gambini Sings Just for You (1998), which failed to make much of a dent on the Billboard charts. Meanwhile, he settled into a quiet life, though his ex-wife, Martha Haro, made news when her new ex-husband, stuntman Garrett Warren, was shot and wounded in a gangland-style hit. She was arrested later in the decade for conspiracy and attempted murder. After years away from the big screen - with some members of the press and his curious fans wondering if the actor was perhaps sick and/or dying - Pesci eventually returned to acting with a cameo role in Robert De Niro's second directing effort, "The Good Shepherd" (2006), which he followed with a starring turn opposite Helen Mirren in the character drama, "Love Ranch" (2010), directed by Taylor Hackford.
Name | Role | Comments |
Mary Pesci | Mother | |
Christina Busin | Companion | Denied reports they planned to wed, although he admitted they had briefly dated |
Angie Everhart | Companion | Rumored to be engaged summer 2007 |
Martha Haro | Wife | Third wife; born c. 1967; met at an Easter brunch c. 1988; married in 1989; divorced in 1992; later married actor-stuntman Garrett Warren and had a daughter; in May 2000, in midst of a custody dispute, Warren was shot in a gangland style attack; at the time, Haro was again living with Pesci |
Angelo Pesci | Father | Held three jobs; as a forklift driver for General Motors, at night for Anheuser-Busch, and as a bartender, to pay for son's acting, tap dancing, singing and guitar lessons |
Tiffany Pesci | Daughter | Mother is Pesci's first wife |
Louise Pesci | Sister | Older |
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Center For Advanced Film Studies, American Film Institute |
Notes |
There is an official website at www.joe-pesci.com |
"I knew there was no other person who could play that part [Tommy DeVito in 'GoodFellas'] than Joe because I knew Joe would bring the humanity and most of all the sense of humor that would emphasize the horror of a man like that. He had the ability to make that character accessible rather than just a cliche, a stereotype." - Martin Scorsese to New York, March 4, 1991 |
"I had a lot of trouble getting work for a long time. People were afraid of me because I was the kind of person who told them to go fuck themselves. And they don't want anyone to offer any resistance. After 'Raging Bull,' they wanted me to play neighborhood-type Italian stupes. And I didn't want to play that. And people just come at you from all angles, just ripping at you and clawing at you to get a piece of your success. I made a few pictures. But they were so few and far between that I always used the money and burnt it up and was always broke and borrowing money. I played golf every day to keep my sanity. I couldn't get an agent. I couldn't get a job. My methods of working were nowhere to everyone. Whatever I did as an actor, nobody seemed to appreciate. And then all of a sudden, everybody appreciated it. It's very strange to me." - Joe Pesci quoted in New York, March 4, 1991 |
"One of Joe's great strengths is that he is one of the really great improvisational actors, in the style of De Niro. Joe can take an idea and bring a lot of himself to it. He has an ability to suddenly become very violent out of nowhere." - Irwin Winkler, producer of "Raging Bull" and "GoodFellas" in New York, March 4, 1991 |
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Lucky enough to be able to walk to Fresca, West Portal, San Francisco. Always good food, attentive wait staff. Lunches are very reasonable and dinners are equal to "special occasion". Everything i've tried on this menu is always good.
We were unfamiliar with Peruvian food but delighted at the experience: high marks for the ceviche (5 types), arroz con mariscos, other fresh fish, and the sangria. Noisy but friendly. Go early. Gets crowded.
Fresca features fresh ingredients and Peruvian-inspired dishes which are a hit with diners. They accommodated our group at lunchtime and service was efficient. Food was brought out promptly and water glasses were refilled without our having to ask. For us, the spice was just right: delicate, not overwhelming. Portions are generous and prices are moderate. I would have preferred a little more light inside, but overall the ambience is fine.
Thank goodness Fresca is on open table because I would not recommend going for dinner without a reservation. This is quite a small place that fills up quickly. We were more excited by the ceviches and appetizers than the mains, so we got 2 ceviches and 3 appetizers for the two of us. That turned out to be more than enough--probably should have only gone with 2 apps. The ceviches were amazing, and each so unique. We will definitely go back!
only problem is even very very early in the evening the sound level can be almost impossible to have a conversation. But the food keeps me coming back.
Overall a great restaurant with consistent quality food. They provide good customer service and can accommodate reasonable requests. If you want good quality food and good service come to Fresca. They have a few locations throughout the city so if west portal is too far away try the other branches.
I love this restaurant. The menu changed since the last time I was here, and the trout dish I usually get was not on the menu. Not to worry. For an appetizer we shared hamachi ceviche - excellent! For an entree we shared the Pescado a lo Macho (crispy fried whole dorade) which was presented beautifully and tasted as good as it looked. We ordered something else but it was a week or two ago and now I can't remember. Sorry. All I can remember is that we loved all of the food and had a great time. My only criticism is how noisy it gets. I had to lean in close and cup my hands behind my ears to capture what my dining partner was saying. But the food is so very good, worth putting up with the noise.
We been coming to the West Portal "original Fresca" since open in the mid 1990s. Food is consistency and plentiful. Prices have not increased significantly. Juno
Our waitress was very caring. When we asked her if our steak entree was supposed to be room temperature, she took it back and presented us with a brand new, hot dish. It made such a difference! The appetizer we had were 3 scallops on plantains which were just delicious. Very tasty food. Not cheap, but decent food.
I have been to Fresca a few times but never for brunch. I went a few days ago and was so pleasantly surprised. I wanted to order almost everything on the menu, but settled for sharing ceviche, an egg dish, and the sweet potato pancakes. The egg dish was probably my least favorite (a little too cheesy, on the cold side, and hard to differentiate the tastes). The ceviche and the pancakes were delicious!!! I would love to go back and try some more tasty treats.
Looking for a place that has great seafood and lamb? This is the place. The lamb shank is tender and well flavored. I always get the sea bass sitting on a fried round of risotto. Top that off with a pitcher of sangria and you're good to go.
Haven't been here for a long time, but it was excellent. Enjoying the leftovers at home!
Have never been to Peru, but think this Peruvian food is authentic.
We enjoyed our meal at Fresca so much we keep talking about it. We had the fried plantains, coconut ceviche and the paella. Washed it down with the Sangria. Can't wait to try the other items on the menu.
Important for me was quality "shucking". I dislike oyster shells in my oyster & they did an excellent job. The five of us all stayed with small plates & thoroughly enjoyed the variety. The mussels with chorizo was excellent. I will be back with friends.
This place rocks! If the food in Peru tastes like this I know I would like it. Has a Spanish meets Asian fusion taste. Our favorites are the coconut shrimp, tequenas (creamy shrimp egg rolls) and the Lomo Saltado (steak with onions). Staff is great. Malbec wine is really good. They take normal sounding dishes and make them taste like something you have never had before. Go really late or early if you want to avoid the crowds and noise.
I really wish they would serve bread or something with certain items...like the Chupe de Mariscos (soup-like) with the egg on top. They used to serve toasted pieces of bread to soak up the wonderful broth...but not now! We asked for bread which they also served at the beginning of the meal in a basket...but no bread...we had to order the garlic toast...which was not what we really wanted.....we did not want any other flavors to get in the way of the tasty broth of the entree...but no choice! Otherwise the food was excellent....
We received a warm welcome as we checked in, seated immediately. The staff was friendly and attentive. We ordered the El Toro Steak Salad which was delicious along with Sauvignon Blanc. For dessert, the flourless chocolate cake was wonderful. We always come back to Fresca because the food is consistent and deliciously prepared.
The food was absolutely amazing! I would definitely go back again and again. And the servers are very friendly. Just make sure that you are on time for your reservation.
Super yummy food, good sangria. Definitely need to make a reservation to eat here. Took two friends visiting from out of town. They loved it... want to make it a regular girl's night :) Excellent service too.
Never have we had a bad meal at any of the 3 fresca's in the city, or at Paison their other restaurant. The fish is always so fresh. Everything I order calamari it never has the slightest fish smell. The ceviches are perfectly paired with the right ingredients. The squid ink rice is so delicious. Every fish portion is a huge piece of fresh wild caught fish. 5 stars!
met an old friend at Fresca for brunch at 11:30am. we were the only people in the joint til for almost 30mins. perfect environment to catch up. by the time we left (2 hours later) the place was packed. wonderful eggs benedict with crab cakes. sangria was good, not great, but good. highly recommend Fresca. going back with husband.
My friends and I celebrate my birthday. Everybody like food, friendly atmosphere and definitely I will recommend this restaurant to friends and will go myself to try different dishes. Thanks
Fresca has awesome food. The raw fish tapas are outstanding. It is very crowded, however, so I recommend a reservation.
Very Good food, generous portions, friendly staff - unobtrusive but very attentive ... Only downside was the noise level.
It was wise to get a reservation as it was a full house at 6:30 on a Sunday evening. Our waiter was great -- efficient and smart. The room was little noisy for my taste and tables are set close together (so you might hear conversations you wish you didn't). Lots of incredible seafood. The oysters were magnificent! I also loved the causa and relleno. Flan at the end of the meal was rich and eggy and delicious.
Fresca is a great neighborhood restaurant. The food is very good and you can't beat the convenience if you live near West Portal. For appetizers we love the camarones al pisco - shrimp sauteed in mildly spicy tomato sauce with garlic bread. For entrees we tried the loma saltado, a traditional Peruvian beef stew with tomatoes, onions, and potatoes. It was delicious. Service is very friendly and helpful. Almost all wine is offered by both the glass and the bottle.
We had a really nice meal. The ceviche was especially lovely. I wasn't blown away but it was yummy, plentiful and the service was spot on. Happy to be reminded of this place!
I have been looking at this place for awhile and decided I needed to try it. Getting tired of boring italian, pub fare, and the like. Fresca is so close to my house and I enjoyed it. I started out with the sangria, which was prefect, then a tuna/coconut ceveche whith was really really good. I then moved on to a tuna main with purple mashed potatoes. I have to say I enjoy my meal and this is coming from someone who is picky and not into new things. I was happy I finally convinced myself to give Fresca a try.
I came here with my girlfriend late at night. I made the opentable reservation at 9.20pm for 9.30pm and we made it. At this time you don't have to pay for parking Meters and it is really convenient parking at West Portal. Food was really good. I had the salmon and my girlfriend the pulled pork. We were sharing and we both liked it. Awesome quatity of food and 5 stars in my opinion.
We have always had a great meal here. The halibut is delicious. The Toro salad (steak or chicken) is delicious. The stewed chicken with rice is delicious. The trout is delicious. Do you see a pattern here??? Go to Fresca!!
Love this neighborhood restaurant. The music was very loud but the hostess turned it down for us.
We always have a really good meal here! Wait staff know what they're doing. They're efficient, knowledgeable and very nice. The food arrives hot, excellent portions, and delicious. We had yummy lamb chops, mouthwatering, super fresh salmon with a squid ink risotto that was fantastic, and sweet, briny oysters served with excellent mignonette. It's the first place we think of when we feel like solid restaurant experience.
This was a great little spot for dinner with friends. I had the seafood stew that included lots of prawns plus potatoes, corn, and a wonderful cream sauce. YUM!! One of my dining companions is vegan, and our waiter was knowledgeable and helpful in finding her something she could enjoy. My only negative comment was that they were out of chicken the night we were there, as well as the Peruvian wine we wanted to try. (We made due and everything we ordered was delicious!) I would definitely go back again--especially for another bowl of that stew!!


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The district includes Chesterfield and Lancaster Counties.
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He took on incumbent Ted Vick and petition candidate Phil Powell.
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The protest was filed against Chesterfield County Election Commission and Voter Registration, Phil Powell and Ted Vick.
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As a renter, I am fully aware of how limited the options for illumination can be. I often find myself stuck with some type of fixture I can hardly imagine someone designed on purpose. The subject of this post, bedroom lighting, is among the most frustrating for me. Often there is the sorry excuse for the overhead (and for whatever reason, off-center) fixture, the brass wall sconce, or the third option: no fixture at all. What you get is just a lonely outlet, powered by the door-side switch, that they expect you to plug a bedside lamp in to. This third option is usually my favorite, because if nothing else it allows me freedom of choice. When renting, you can not expect great or honest lighting options from potential properties. Recently, what was advertised as "providing recessed lighting" turned out to mean "one single area with two recessed can lights, while everything else will be brass, chain-hung fixtures from 15 years ago." So what are the options for the bed-side lighting when you can't exchange fixtures or hire an electrician? Here are a few to get you started thinking.
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Dr. Arnsten was raised in Maplewood, N.J. where she attended Columbia High School. She received her B.A. in Neuroscience from Brown University in 1976, and her Ph.D. in Neuroscience from UCSD in 1981. She did post-doctoral research with Dr. Susan Iversen at Cambridge University, and with Dr. Patricia Goldman-Rakic at Yale. Dr. Arnsten's research has led to the development of guanfacine (IntunivTM) for the treatment of ADHD and related prefrontal cortical disorders.
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BBB's Secure Your ID Day is Saturday, June 30, 2012, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Pacific Alarm Systems at 3577 Highway 101 North in Gearhart.
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Any mention of God brings out the same group of liberal leftists. Rage on! Rage on!
It's obvious you believe in God despite your protests to His existence. Where are your attacks on the Easter Bunny, the Great Pumpkin or Santa Claus? They are just as made up as God according to you. You do not have to fight God to do what you want in this life, He leaves those choice up to you. So say what you want, God sees your heart. One day you will have a nice chat with Him, whether you want to or not, and you won't have your partners in denial to back you up. But remember as long as there is breath in your lungs there is still time to accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, repent and have everlasting life!
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Elle's annual Women in Hollywood issue is set to hit the stands on Oct. 22, and it's focusing on the powerful women who are making big changes in the film industry. The newest round of exceptional actresses discuss everything from making films with strong female leads to standing up against conventional expectations for women in the industry. We know these women inspire us, but what inspires them? We're taking a look at a few insightful quotes from this year's big game changers.
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Although Reese Witherspoon has been acting in movies for a long time, she began producing films to push more women into lead roles. "I started noticing a couple years ago that I wasn't seeing women as the stars of movies. I'm seeing them as the guys' girlfriends, or so-and-so's wife. I just thought: God, if I don't start buckling down and start producing some movies, what's my daughter going to see?"As it turns out, Reese's daughter is a lot more than just her reason for creating a positive role model for young women . . . she's also helped Reese ground herself. "Somebody was saying to me the other day, 'Oh, people get less interesting when they have kids.' I just don't think that's true. I feel like I was so confused before I had kids, I almost got in my own way. Having kids made me clearer about who I was as a woman. I just wanted to exhibit good qualities for my daughter. I was a little competitive before I had kids — probably really competitive, to be honest. It really made me let go of that."
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The mathematics placement exams are administered online through Blackboard. Students going through freshman orientation will be automatically enrolled in the Blackboard course for the exams. If you are a continuing student or a transfer student and have not taken the exam, contact the Chair of the mathematics department, Sylvia Silberger, via email to enroll in a blackboard placement exam course. You will then be able to take it at home at your leisure. Please note, however, that if you are not taking the exam through freshman orientation, your score will not be automatically updated to the system. You will have to contact Professor Silberger again to get appropriate overrides and to make certain the system is updated.
There are two placement exams that are given. Both are half hour exams, and both should be taken without a calculator. The first exam is the Basic Algebra (BA) exam. Students who receive a score of 16 or better on the BA exam will automatically be taken to the second exam, which is the Calculus Readiness (CR) exam. The only purpose for the second exam is to determine if the student has the background for MATH 71, our Calculus I course. If he or she is not interested in taking MATH 71, then that exam can be skipped.
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Topic Nenagh Guardian: Sunken ship 'under threat' from Ballina marina development Posted by ida571
A friend (ida57[AG]hotmail.co.uk) has sent you an article: Sunken ship 'under threat' from Ballina marina development [www.nenaghguardian.ie] Hi List Has anyone any idea where exactly the steamer is? Has it ever been seen? Tom
Tom wrote... > > Has anyone any idea where exactly the steamer is? Has it ever been seen? > Yes and Yes. If you go to the old Derg Marina in Killaloe, where the new development is planned and walk out past the first "basin" on your left with the second one on your right, there's a jetty along the waterfront with finger jetties sticking out from it. At one point, there's a dog-leg out in the jetty so its maybe 3m from the shore and about 30m further on, it dog-legs back in again. This was done to avoid (in theory) damaging the wreck when the marina was built. The vessel is lying partly buried by the bank and in the mud inside the dog-leg bit. You can just about make out some of the outline at the stem and stern if the water is clear. (Or at least I thought I could when I was there a few weeks ago.) Somewhere I have photos of the wreck taken by (I think) the Underwater Archaeology Section of DoE within the last few weeks. Ruth Delany and her late husband sounded the wreck many years ago and from the dimensions were pretty sure it was indeed the Lady Lansdowne. It was properly surveyed by a team from the Liverpool Maritime Museum in the 60s and they were keen I believe to try and lift the wreck and bring it back to Liverpool because of course Lairds (not Cammel Laird at that point) were just across the Mersey in Birkinhead. Those plans were scuppered, or so the story goes, by the outbreak of the NI troubles in the late 60s. I heard over the weekend that the wreck was in fact damaged when the present marina was build because one of the buldozers drove over it and flattened part of it. Whether this is true or not I don't know but it seems plausible. Ruth is pretty sure that the deck, machinery, paddles and paddle boxes were all gone and all that remains is the hull itself. But being made of wrought iron of some sort it probably hasn't deteriorated that much. Contrary to the Nenagh Guardian article, I don't think it's correct to say she's the "worlds oldest paddle steamer". I think that distinction probably belongs to the Charlotte Dundas c1803. I'm not even clear she's the oldest iron paddle steamer though undoubtedly she is very early. She is certainly the first iron steamer to be built by Lairds and that apparantly is fairly well documented. It would indeed be a tragedy if the wreck was damaged during the development work but it would cost mega-bucks to lift and especially conserve it. Colin
Somewhere I have a record of an investigation by the Liverpool group - I can't recall whether I got it from Ruth Delaney or Kevin Farrell, when we were doing some research into the steamers in the Killaloe area. There is a lovely illustration of the Lady Lansdowne in Stoke's Pictorial Survey of Lough Derg - which I believe is reproduced in one of Ruth Delaney's books - as are the drawings / measurements herself and her late husband made of the wreck. My understanding / recollections of research done in 1990-92 are: - some metal plates were removed from the hull of the Lansdowne during the war years - those that were above the water level. - the ship wasn't raised by the Liverpool team due to cost. - When the Marina was being developed, the hull was filled in with loose material - in an effort to preserve it (which would be reasonably promising, if the high quality metal isn't too deteriorated. I'm happy to try to dig out my records - though I haven't a clue where they are at this stage !! Kevin Griffin
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I disagree, after moving my desktop to Windows 8 my gaming performance went up. This scaremongering doesn't help the PC industry. But Windows could do with some competition.
he is not talking about performance he is saying that windows 8 will have more emphasis on the microsoft store and the microsoft store is going close windows off because microsoft manages everything, and he is right, but he is overreacting, windows will still be windows and you can still install applications the old way so yea. hes just scared of competition in reality
"mister fat-ass" also created platform that kept PC gaming going and created huge market niche for indi developers. And now he is trying to make Linux more popular. Not to mention creating one of the best company to work for (at least in gaming industry), that is run for innovation and then for profit. Have you ever played bad Valve game??? So how about all of you Mac and Windows fan boys go back to your fanboying forums and live happily in your bobbles.
My biggest problem is the UI, I simply won't switch. I already have an Android tablet, I don't need a UI like that for my PC.
...What!? Why would top-tier PC OEM exit the market because of W8? I'm sorry to say Gabe, but the majority of PC owners don't play PC games.
And why Gabe telling this? I told this on this forum weeks ago and no news appeared... (this is true for others. I wrote this to make it even more believing that windows 8 is a piece of ****) Not only games, but even OS are going so low @delta All people i know in my life all played games, even teachers and babies 4 years old. Even girls played Counter-Strike which i was amazed. Or games on facebook where i get 500 requests everyday And even a 80 year old who played chess on my pc...
The talk of Linux is because it's an open platform, and Windows 8 is a move towards a walled garden like Apple has with their products. This is turn means that hardware specifications may be dictated like how Apple does it, with very limited upgrade paths, and very few "certified compatible" parts. With less possibility to upgrade, of course hardware makers are going to disappear. The majority of PC owners is NOT the majority of PC users. Most PCs are owned by businesses, but at the same time, most people play some gamne or another on thier PC. Keep in mind, PC = Personal Computer, and an iphone, or any "smartphone". is a personal computer. Gabe said it himself, he's not very good at conveying his own ideas, so you very much need to read between the lines here, and from Gabe's perspective.
i find it good that gabe supports osx and linux, i do hope he releases a sdk that works with linux and osx so mods can be used on those platforms to
Windows 8 does look like a catastrophe to me (for desktop PC)... I won't ever switch to that horrid looking UI. For tablets, it looks great, but it just seems to be too schizophrenic as an OS overall.
Occams electric shaver. Follow the money, why put on a BS show like this when the new UI can be disabled on Win 8, preceding the launch of their own platform and content, it is a FUD move.
Microsoft just reported their first quarterly loss since 1987 or 1986. Windows 8 will continue this bleeding.
You are talking about this? http://www.techpowerup.com/169283/Microsoft-Reports-Record-Fourth-Quarter-and-Full-Year-Revenue.html I'm seeing everything's bright and shinny.
He says go beyond the UI. Granted the UI sucks and most of us don't like it, it can be disabled. You have to wonder what Microsoft's real goal is here? This new look and direction of Microsoft's OS for PC's could very well lead to what Gabe predicts and I like gabe hope this isn't true and I'm all for the Linux Popularity Boost.
http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/07/19/us-microsoft-earnings-idUSBRE86I1DP20120719 It makes it look better when the numbers are like this (0.06) instead of like this -0.06.
Simple rule of MS. Good OS -> Bad OS -> Good OS -> Bad OS -> Good OS and so on. Windows 7 was good, so historically speaking, Windows 8 is bound to be a big poo.
If this means that one day there will be fully functioning Nvidia/AMD drivers in Linux, I will cry tears of joy.
Reminds me of the x86 switch for OSX. Years just after were really dark for gaming on Macs. Mostly because of Bootcamp. There was no need for Mac gaming companies due to it. I called it too but everyone was overjoyed. It only sorta recovered because of iOS and improving market share. Heck that change also killed off the upgrade market for Macs with the exception of the flashing community. If Win 8 is such a drastic change then I could see what Gabe says being true.


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