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Reviews by SeattleBeerBlog:SeattleBeerBlogWashington 2.7/5 rDev -34.5% look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 2 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 2.5 A- pours a slightly hazy gold with an ok head that dissipates quickly. S- slightly tart, alcohol, yeasty. good. T- wow disappointing, paint thinner is not a good taste. a little yeasty as well. was hoping for much more. M- not overly carbonated or thin, decent here. D- well I would go with a no compared to other barley wines I have had, even though the bottle calls it a golden? perhaps let this one age a few years and see if the paint thinner goes away and it cools down. Serving type: bottle 12-28-2010 21:14:06 | More by SeattleBeerBlog More User Reviews:KendoNew York 4.24/5 rDev +2.9% look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25 Batch Number 87. Consumed on 12/17/13 as I begin the chore of wrapping the year's Christmas presents. . . . A: Poured from the bottle into a Piraat tulip/snifter-type glass. Body is dark golden at first blush, turning more orangey-amber when backlit. A modestly aggressive pour has yielded a large (nearly 3-fingers) off-white head that threatened to escape the top of the glass. Active carbonation fortifies the head, allowing it to only ever-so-slowly settle to a meringue-like hill of foam in the middle, surrounded by soap-bubble-like foam that coats the glass. Calling it lacing would be a mistake; this is foamy. S: First impression is of the alcohol. Then I get candied fruit, sugar-coated oranges and Southern Comfort or Grand Marnier. Obviously a lot of malt went into the creation of this, as I also get toffee and caramel malt. T: Pretty much follows the nose, with toffee, caramel malt, fruit (overripe canned peaches in syrup come to mind), some modest spiciness and booze (SoCo again is a thought). Finishes, however, with a good bitterness that seems tannic at times, as though this were aged in wood - young wood. That's quite a feat, given that I believe this has been in my cellar - and then my DBF - for quite awhile, so the hops should have mellowed quite a bit by now. Warming is noted in the belly pretty quickly; no surprise given the 10% ABV. M: Pretty close to full-bodied in weight, with a modest syrupy feel to it - which again is a surprise given the active carbonation. Somehow this beer pulls off a lot of different things all at once, even in the mouthfeel. O: This is really good stuff. My only complaint is that I've got to go wrap presents. I'd rather sit in the family room by the fire and sip this over the next hour, focused on little more than this beer and some good tunes. Wish I could get this one again. Serving type: bottle 12-18-2013 02:47:39 | More by Kendo South2NWOregon 4.21/5 rDev +2.2% look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4 Batch 90, 12oz bottle poured to snifter. A: dark golden color, about a fingers width of off white head. Leaves light amount of lacing. S: honey, dark fruits, maybe a bit of brown sugar? T: honey and fruit sweetness up front, a nice bit of spice follows, hop bitterness in the finish. Bitterness lingers just a bit. M: medium bodied, with high carbonation. Just a touch of burn from the alcohol. O: very good beer. The 10% abv isn't too noticeable. Goes down easily. Serving type: bottle 12-15-2013 21:45:28 | More by South2NW BastardKing24Oregon 4.16/5 rDev +1% look: 3 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3 | overall: 4.5 $4.99 for a 12 oz and a 92 rating, I'm about to see what the hype is. Poured dark gold without any head. Hmmm so its flat? I dont know let me see then "Sip" yeah its borderline flat. Oh well at least its tastes ok. Smell is a wonderful bouquet of flowery esters and fruit. Peach, apricot, wet hay, strawberry, some banana, just a really interesting complex smell, very unique. Taste is very intriguing. Main flavor I get is golden raisin, in a big way. Never had a beer taste like this before. Other fruits come to mind, like apricot, pineapple, sweet syrupy goodness, but It's even more so because this bottle was not carbed well. Anyways, kind of belgian like, I dont know if from the yeast or hop combination or what, but its like a condensed belgian triple. Big flavor profile with a strong alcohol taste. It's pretty hot, more so than other 10% beers. mouthfeel is slick and syrupy, hardly any carb on this one but I am enjoying it anyways. If this beer typically has more carb then I will give it a 4. Must be a bottle defect or yeast problem. This is ever so slightly carbonated to keep it from being all flat, but still needs more. Over all this is a very unique beer and its way different than anything I've had before. My second Hair of the dog beer, as I have had Adam before. Looking forward to trying some of their other beers but I won't buy this again as it was a unique experience and I think thats enough, for 5 bucks. Serving type: bottle 12-13-2013 01:05:52 | More by BastardKing24 BeerlyLegalCalifornia 3.74/5 rDev -9.2% look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75 Fred is my first taste of Hair of the Dog. Reminds me very much of a Belgium. Let me just start with the obvious.... Lots of alcohol going on. Everything from the taste to the high ABV (10%), Fred hits you QUICK. Maybe I should have eaten before hand... Great golden hue, but....I dislike the thick cappuccino like head. You could blame my pore, but honestly I think it is what it is. Overall its fairly good. Just above average. Worth trying more Hair of the Dog but not hooked yet. Serving type: bottle 11-23-2013 04:59:29 | More by BeerlyLegal superspakMichigan 4.23/5 rDev +2.7% look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4 12 ounce bottle into tulip glass; Batch 79 bottled 1/21/2010. Pours moderately cloudy bright orange amber color with a 1-2 finger dense off white head with great retention, that reduces to a nice cap that lingers. Spotty soapy lacing clings around the glass, with some light streaming carbonation. Aromas of big peach, pear, apple, pineapple, apricot, golden raisin, floral, grass, light pine, herbal, bread, rye, honey, light caramel, and floral earthiness. Damn nice aromas with good balance and complexity of hop and malt notes; with great strength. Taste of big pineapple, peach, pear, apple, apricot, golden raisin, floral, grass, light pine, honey, rye, biscuit, caramel, toffee, herbal, and floral earthiness. Minimal bitterness on the finish; with lingering notes of pineapple, peach, apple, pear, apricot, golden raisin, floral, grass, honey, rye, biscuit, caramel, toffee, herbal, and floral earthiness on the finish for a while. Fantastic complexity, robustness, and balance of hop and light malt flavors; with a great moderately crisp hop/malt balance and zero cloying flavors after the finish. Medium carbonation and medium-full bodied; with a slick, lightly syrupy, and fairly crisp mouthfeel that is great. Alcohol is very well hidden with only a slight warming present after the finish. Overall this is a highly excellent blond barleywine! All around great complexity, balance, and robustness of hop and malt flavors; and very smooth to sip on for the big ABV. A highly enjoyable offering. Serving type: bottle 11-21-2013 04:56:13 | More by superspak |
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Each disposable, single-use Test Cartridge houses an analyte-specific, immunochromatographic strip on which the Assay runs. The RAMPR System uses an internal calibrator incorporated into each test strip to compensate for test-to-test variations.
To perform an assay, the operator transfers a sample into the sample well of a cartridge and inserts the cartridge into the Reader. The sample is drawn by capillary action along the membrane. Analyte present in the sample interacts and binds with the fluorescently-labeled antibodies forming an antibody-antigen complex. The complexes and labeled antibodies are subsequently captured at the detection and internal standard zones. When the reaction in the cartridge is complete, the Reader scans the assay strip and detects fluorescence in the detection and the internal standard zones, then by comparing fluorescence captured at the detection and internal standard zones, converts this ratio
(RAMP® Ratio) into an analyte concentration using lot-specific calibration data. The use of the RAMP® Ratio significantly reduces variation due to sample, operator and membrane differences. The assay result is displayed on the Reader's LCD (liquid crystal display) following test development. The result is stored and can be printed, uploaded to a PC, or deleted.
RAMP Specification
2.0kg (4.4lbs) for each Control Module and Test Module
20cm wide x 19.5cm deep x 10.5cm high
(7.87″ wide x 7.68″ deep x 4.13″ high
Power Requirements
Universal power supply
Transformer output power 12 VDC
External Connections
USB (3 ports)
Custom DIN connectors for Test Modules (3 ports)
Touch-sensitive VGA display with full alphanumeric keyboard
Options for custom characters and menu displays
Full VGA colour
Test Principle
1. Specific antibodies attached to flourescent-dyed latex particles bind to the analyte of interest
2. The fluid sample is then transported through the strip by capillary action
3. Detection Zone: Latex particles bound to analyte are captured
4. Internal Standard Zone: Unbound latex is captured and used as an internal calibrator
The RAMP Ratio
RAMP measures flourescence at the Detection and Internal Standard Zones. Replicates of standards tested in the RAMP Assay show that even extreme differences at the Detection Zone can be corected by use of the RAMP Ratio. Replicates with higher levels at the Detection Zone also show higher levels of flourescence measured at the Internal Standard Zone. The RAMP Ratio calculated between these two zones corrects for test-to-test variations. Without the Ratio, flourescence at the Detection Zone would be measured alone, leading to extrememly variable results. This makes RAMP more accurate than other tests.
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Soon after Ronald Reagan assumed his presidency, something new appeared with his image on the television screen. When given a salute by uniformed military personnel, Mr. Reagan would return it, shooting his right hand up to his bare head, his smile suggesting that this was something he liked to do. This unnecessary and unseemly habit was adopted by Mr. Reagan's successors, including Bill Clinton and especially George W. Bush, who steps off his plane and cocks a jaunty salute.
This gesture is of course quite wrong: such a salute has always required the wearing of a uniform. But there is more to this than a decline in military manners. There is something puerile in the Reagan (and now Bush) salute. It is the joyful gesture of someone who likes playing soldier. It also represents an exaggeration of the president's military role.
In the past, even presidents who had once been generals employed civilian manners. They chose not to emphasize their military achievements during their presidential tenure -- in accord with the American tradition of the primacy of civilian over military rule. Of their constitutional prerogatives these men were of course aware. Lincoln would dismiss and appoint generals, and Truman knew that he had the right to fire MacArthur. During World War II, while Churchill often wore a uniform or at least a military cap, Roosevelt remained determinedly in his civilian clothes. Indeed, none of the presidents who governed this country during its great wars defined themselves as commanders in chief -- not Washington, not Lincoln, not Wilson, not Roosevelt.


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ReviewGist Report for Canon EOS 60DOverviewThe Canon EOS 60D is the successor to the famed Canon dSLR line up of 40D and the 50D. The biggest improvements over the 50D include more resolution, full HD video and a higher ISO capability. Also updated is a redesigned body with a new swivel LCD.
What the Manufacturer SaysCanon has positioned the EOS 60D towards the advanced amateurs and is primarily touting the better image-capture and in-camera editing along with the the full HD video capture capability.
What the Reviews SayThe Canon EOS 60D boasts of an excellent image quality hands-down according to almost all the experts - no exceptions. What is more impressive is the fact that this excellent image quality spans the entire ISO spectrum. Steve's Digicam claims excellent full size prints all the way from ISO 100 to 1600. PC World chimes in with a very good image qualty even at ISO 3200. The EOS 60D HD video recording also earned top marks from most the experts. The icing on the cake is the tons of recording options that the 60D comes loaded with. The reviewers at Macworld also showed high approval of the audio quality captured with the video.
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Saxon + Parole
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Appetizers and entrees were fantastic. Service impeccable. A bit disappointed with desserts.
This place is amazing. It's been on my restaurant list for some time now and I'm so happy that I got to go! The drinks were a bit pricey, but I really enjoyed the cod. The s'mores dessert was to die for and I really want to go back there, preferably on a date but it's also great for a group of friends.
It couldn't have been a better experience from the food to the service to the ambience. We loved every minute of the evening!
It's rare to find that good restaurant with the requisite ambiance, food and service in a neighborhood not known for being family friendly. We had a 6 yr old and a 3 mth old along with 4 adults, and the staff could not have been more accommodating. We never felt rushed, the wait staff went out of their way to make everyone feel comfortable, and yes, the food was really good - so much so that we were too stuffed to have dessert. Next time, we promise to save room. In short. Adults had a great time. Kids too. What more can one ask for?
Took my boyfriend out to see Blue Man group and went here first. Started with drinks at the bar. The drinks are intricate so they took a little time per person to make however they were worth the wait! Dinner was Divine! I had the pork chop. Had to fight off my boyfriend from taking the plate. He had the seafood pasta dish, also delicious. I could have done without the side of Brussels sprouts he had ordered but they were also awesome. I would go back to celebrate any special event for dinner or drinks!
My coworkers and I enjoyed our dinner here, the atmosphere was great as were the cocktails and food. I loved the scallops, poached egg and the Chicken liver pate. The service could have been a little better as our busser seemed kind of confused and our appetizers came before we got our drinks. This was not a big deal but something they could button up a little more.
The vibe is simply outstanding. The place was packed and it was still the middle of the week. The service was most attentive and the food was most appetizing. Though the menu was not as extensive, the items on service were really A+. The bar at the back was most lively and is the go-to place to hangout. The drinks are exceptional and appealingly potent! Luv it!
A superb dining experience, with an incredible cocktail list & bartender...
So good. Everything. I've been fortunate to come here with a larger group (and share a ton of plates), and smaller groups. Both in the winter & summer. I've never had a bad plate here. In fact, everything is excellent. Those mushroom pots are amazing. Last year, there was an asparagus & holandaise sauce sort of dish during summer that was the best thing I've ever tasted (sad it wasn't on menu this time around). Heirloom tomatoes and burrata! gnocchi -yum! Ever last dish I've ever tried at this place is good. Each time I dine. (which I don't think I can say about many restaurants). Service is good and the music is always great. The decor is relaxing and very stylish. The restaurant always has a good crowd and good atmosphere.
The food was great, the people were lovely and it was a fun experience. The restaurant had been recommended to me and it didn't disappoint at all. There is a very varied menu, so you can go with a group. there is something for everyone.
Went to Saxon + Parole for my anniversary. The food was delicious (make sure you try those pots!) and the staff were simply brilliant. Most importantly, my special requests were fulfilled to a tee (and then some) I was delighted. Highly recommended.
We took an outside FourTop and had a great time with drinks and dinner, all the while enjoying everything great about NYC on a summer night. Additionally, the service was great. Our waitress even passed on the recipe for the caramelized brussels sprouts (terrific/don't miss). All presentations looked great and promised a satisfying dining experience. Definitely worth the trip from Exit 70/LIE.
big space so good for groups. food was surprisingly good, our group ordered a lot of plates to share and everything was great! nice cocktails and wine too.
I dined at Saxon + Parole during my last visit to NYC based on a recommendation from a friend that lives in LES. The restaurant did not disappoint. We arrived a little late for dinner (around 10:45pm) so most of the tables were empty, but the bar area was packed. Our server was very friendly and helpful with the menu. Drinks were served promptly and the food (apps & mains) was brought out surprisingly fast considering the complexity of the dishes. Everything we ordered was delicious. Hope to return to this restaurant during my next visit so that I can cross off a few more dishes on their fantastic menu.
I had a mini high school reunion lunch with my brother and two other friends. Everything was really good. The bright and tasty refresher drinks were perfect for lunch. We all really enjoyed the restaurant and the food. It wasn't loud, the service was great, and on a sunny day it was nice and bright inside.
like all AvroKO places I've seen, this place is beautifully designed. the food was great. despite our server getting slammed, the service was still very good.
Food is pretty good, nice atmosphere. Have been here before and would return again.
Food and service were spectacular! Highly recommend the oysters, fried peppers, and the mushroom pot!
Food was tastey and very nicely presented. Menu is limited but creative and well executed but $80 for lunch for 2 with one glass of wine each is a bit extravagent
The bar itself is worth the trip to the Bowery - sophisticated, well-designed, amazing cocktails and great music. Even by NYC standards this is "a cut above". Dinner was fabulous - the highlight being the key lime semifreddo for dessert but the appetizers and wine list were also sensational. HIGHLY recommend Saxon & Parole!
came for lunch this week with my girlfriend and her pup. everything from the beverages, to our food and the service was fantastic. the whole staff was great and i accommodating with our furry friend. i really look forward to coming back and trying some more yummy dishes :)
Awesome 3 hour dinner with my mom sister and friend. So much fun! Wonderful memories!
The burger might have been the best I have ever had. Great selection of bourbons.
You know the food is delicious upon walking into Saxon + Parole...delicious, flavorful, well-prepared...yum! Service was also attentive & prompt. Energetic environment, both at the bar & in the dining room!
Took my wife to Saxon + Parole for her birthday and we were very happy with the food and thrilled with the service. We were grateful for a great table for the occasion, too. Would recommend and return.
Visitng NYC we received a recommendation from a friend to dine at Saxon & Parole, and we weren't disappointed in the least. We enjoyed an amazing meal at the bar and felt the staff was welcoming and had great suggestions. We've already recommended this restaurant to others and definitely plan to return when we're back in New York. For a great meal and a fantastic evening you MUST go to Saxon and Parole!
I looked for a restaurant that was close to a gallery opening that my wife and this place seemed to fit the bill. I had the flank steak and my wife had the salmon. We split the green//avocado salad and the kitchen took care of the split without issues. Both meals were very good.... Funky donut desert was different and fun. Nice selection of bespoke drinks if you like that kind of thing. Good selection of wine-by-the-glass... Overall I liked this place and would return. Cheers!
Excellent food, atmosphere, extremely creative bar tenders, best Manhattans---ever. A definite must for anyone that appreciates food and wine.
Without question, the menu here was above any restaurant we ve been to recently. The grilled octopus was perfect and smoky with an amazing range of textures. Adding lobster to the ricotta gnudi was perfection. The chocolate soufflé was alright but nothing to write home about. However the Manhattan was something to boast about. It is smooth and perfectly portioned so the second half of the drink chilling on the side ready for you when you are ready to top off. Overall, it was a memorable experience.
A bit noisy but the food was superb. Unique tastes that were out-of-this-world.
Love the vibe and decor of the restaurant. Great service. The menu was not extravagant but our order was executed very well and on point. I thought the Razor Clam Egg salad was exceptional as well as our dessert; we shared the doughnuts.
Food was exceptionally good, well made and inventive. The tab was predictably high
We have been to the restaurant on three occasions. We have never been disappointed in terms of the quality of the food and the service. We will dine there again. The only negative observation we have is that the plates for the main courses were not hot enough to allow the meal to retain its heat.
My fiancé and I have gone to Saxon and Parole to celebrate big dates in our relationship...Christmas, 6 Month Anniversary and now our Two Year Anniversary. Saxon amazes us every time we come back. The food was amazing and we took all the waiter's recommendations on drinks, appetizers and dessert. We used to always have the Chocolate soufflé, but this time took the waiter's decision and went with the smores...great choice! We will absolutely be visiting again.
This is a great little restaurant with a very creative and excellent cocktail menu. My husband and I shared the heirloom tomato and burrata salad (excellent) and the mushroom pot (outrageous). I ordered the bronzini which was seasoned and cooked perfectly. My husband ordered the bone-in strip steak rare which was lacking in flavor and chewy. We had a good creme brulee for dessert.
Had an overall positive experience here last Monday night. The hostess and waitress were both excellent. I started with the carrot & ginger soup and my entree was ricotta gnudi - both amazing! My boyfriend ordered a variety of the oysters and the lamb dish, which he thought was very delicious. We split the smores dessert and it was so, so good. The cocktails were all creative and well done, also a good wine menu. My only complaint was that it was pretty loud and a little cramped (especially for a Monday night). If you're looking for a more quiet, low key, intimate, and romantic spot, I wouldn't go with this restaurant, but if you want more of a vibrant "scene" in a great neighborhood, with fantastic food, I'd recommend Saxon + Parole.
Went for the first time and had a wonderful meal. Service was outstanding--very helpful getting us to the 'must haves'. Had the mushroom pot, the marrow, the scallops and the brussels sprouts (DIVINE!). The bottled sparkling negronis are exceptional as well!!
Saxon & Parole is a gem in the NY dining scene - my new favorite restaurant. The food is superb - you must have one of the jars, I recommend the one with the whisky jelly. The Scottish salmon was delicious, probably the best I've had outside of Scotland. The atmosphere is elegant and charming and the staff couldn't be nicer. It's great for business, a romantic dinner or girl's night out.
We went to Saxon and Parole on the recommendation of a friend, as it was our first time in New York. What a wonderful experience. Both my husband and I had steak, which was cooked to perfection. Our server was superb, and had good recommendations for us throughout the meal. Their cocktail list is a bit hard to navigate through, as they have mostly original drinks on their cocktail list. However, our server was able to guide us through it and make suggestions based on our normal preferences.
Just arrived from Australia and headed down to Saxon on a recommendation. Food was innovative and non-pretentious. A beautiful meal and outstanding service. A great first night in the city that never sleeps.
Fantastic menu. Simple but expertly delivered. Knowledgable and attentive wait staff. Good floor layout. A touch loud, but that's the Bowery on a Friday night... I will return and strongly recommend to friends.
When we arrived the bar was very crowded but instead of fighting to get the bartenders attention a server came up to us and asked if we would like a drink. This was an unexpected pleasure. We were seated at a table for four in an area of the restaurant where there were several large parties and the noise was overwhelming. Our server immediately sent someone to speak with us who was very accommodating and found us a wonderful table in the wine cellar section of the restaurant. We all loved our appetizers and entrées would absolutely recommend this restaurant .
Great spot! Had a fun dinner with clients/ friends. Food was great and service was good as well.
One of the best dining experiences I have had. I have been lucky enough to eat in many restaurants around the world and this rates up there as one of the best. It is not pretentious and stuff, but the food is of a quality that you would expect from a michelin star restaurant. It has a very funky relaxed atmosphere that makes you feel very welcome. The staff were were amazing, so friendly and knowledgable . Every part of this restaurant was fantastic but the stand out has to be the food. Unique combinations by a chef who obviously loves and understands food. I urge everyone to give this place a try if you are in New York, you will not be disappointed .
Loved everything about this place. Amazing food, wine, cocktails and service. Id go back in a heartbeat!
They were delishous, vibe was great in the restaurant. Our server was great, very knowledgable. Great night, would go again.
Absolutely awesome - from oysters (fantastic) to gnuddi with lobster, scallops and arctic char (special) -- to s'mores and donuts for dessert, everything we had was delish!! Sommalier helpful, waitress very attentive but not on top of us, meal wasn't rushed, it was all perfect. We'll be back!!!
When I made my reservation on Open Table, I requested a nice private table near a fireplace. We were dining there because I found out they were voted one of the best 10 steak houses in NYC. The recommendation I have is to order the Hanger Steak. When we arrived at the restaurant, we were sat at not only a private table in the back of the restaurant off to the left side, but there were also candles lit in what used to be a fireplace next to our table! It was such a great meal and the restaurant had a very nice ambiance. It was a perfect dinner to celebrate me and my fiancé's recent engagement.
Especially great deserts finish a terrific group of entrees. Service was super warm, and friendly. Kudos to the dessert chef, Tracy Obolsky. She is a unique talent.
I went with my son for lunch. The place was full yet the service was prompt and super friendly. We both had the hanger steak special (meaning it might not be on the menu every day - but it should). Their pour is generous and the drinks are fairly priced. I will definitely be back.


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Mari Luna Bistro
1225 Cathedral Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21201
The Mason Dixon Master Chef Tournament is thrilled to partner with The Mari Luna Restaurant Group this year for the third running of our unique one-of-a-kind chef competition. This year's tournament will be held in the newest of their three restaurants, the Mari Luna Bistro, which is located in the heart of Baltimore's cultural district.
The evening will begin with Happy Hour, featuring drink specials, complimentary hors d'oeuvres prepared by Mari Luna's owner and executive chef Jaime Luna, as well as cooking demos and educational opportunities for attendees to enjoy. Attendees will also have the opportunity to purchase additional food from a special menu prepared just for the Mason Dixon Master Chef Tournament.
After Happy Hour, attendees will relax and enjoy the beautiful ambiance of the Mari Luna Bistro's dining room, where the tournament's main event will take place. Complimentary wine and/or spirit tastings will be conducted each evening, highlighting different top-label wines and spirits. Attendees will also enjoy complimentary coffee and dessert to complete their evening.
For those that want to keep the party going longer, the Mari Luna Bistro will be hosting an after-party each night after the competition. All Mason Dixon Master Chef attendees will be invited to stay to enjoy the music and relax in the bar or the adjacent outdoor patio, talk with the competing chefs that often hang out after the competition, and enjoy drinks and food that will be available for purchase.
The Mari Luna Bistro is conveniently located in the heart of Baltimore on the corner of Cathedral Street and W. Preston Streets, right across the street from the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra's Joseph Meyerhoff Hall. For those taking the train, Mari Luna is a short walk from the light rail Cultural Center stop.
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There is street parking right in front of the Mari Luna Bistro, as well as several parking garages within a short walk from the restaurant's entrance. Guests should be sure to check the closing times of garages prior to parking however, so that they can stay and enjoy the after-party!
About The Mari Luna Restaurant Group
The Mari Luna Restaurant Group consists of three restaurants, the Mari Luna Bistro in Baltimore, and the Mari Luna Latin Grille, and the Mari Luna Mexican Grill both in Pikesville, Maryland. All three Mari Luna restaurants are family owned and operated by the Luna family, which includes executive chef Jaime Luna, his wife Alba, and their daughters.
The roots of the Mari Luna Restaurant Group reach back to the City of Mexicali in Baja California where Jaime Luna was raised on traditional Mexican cooking. When he came to the United States in 1984 he began a 20-year career in the culinary field working with nationally acclaimed chefs and restaurateurs in the Washington, D.C. and Baltimore markets, including Michel Richard at Citronelle and Steve de Castro at Babalu Grille. In 2004, he opened his first namesake restaurant, Mari Luna Mexican Grill.
The newest member of the Mari Luna family of restaurants, and the home of the Mason Dixon Master Chef Tournament this year, is the Mari Luna Bistro. The Bistro brings authentic Mexican food to the city's cultural district. Highlights of the menu include seven styles of guacamole, each served in a traditional stone mortar called a molcajete, extensive taco offerings made with fresh corn tortillas, and house made white and red sangria. The basement of the Bistro called the Luna Lounge is a unique private party room with a built in bar and dance floor.
The Mari Luna Restaurant Group is renowned for filling the void of authentic Mexican food in the Baltimore region. Each restaurant combines the warmth of the Luna family with sophisticated and delicious food preparation for a unique dining experience. Chef Luna likes to say: "La comida tiene que estar terminada cuando se presente." Roughly translated, food should be exciting; a meal should be complete, not lacking in any way.


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I love rondo's game, great feel for the game, great passer, great rebounder, great defender, great nasty ass fuck you i'm better than you attitude
I love rondo's game, great feel for the game, great passer, great rebounder, great defender, great nasty ass fuck you i'm better than you attitude
Maybe you misread Mike. I didn't say Rose didn't belong in the convo because he is a scorer. I said he didn't belong in the convo because all he does is score. He doesn't make plays for others and makes no one around him any better. Rondo is better in every way except scoring. Better defender. Better rebounder. Better at distributing the rock. You and I will have to agree to disagree. Rose couldn't do what Rondo does for the same reason Rondo cant score like Rose. Ability.
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What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us. Ralph Waldo Emerson
"Nigga please." Ralph Waldo "Petey" Greene
2006 & 2012 DHP Fantasy Football Champion
What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us. Ralph Waldo Emerson
"Nigga please." Ralph Waldo "Petey" Greene
2006 & 2012 DHP Fantasy Football Champion
Huey, Stating all that you have stated in regards to Rajon Rando, If you we're building a crew, Would you take Rajon Rando over Derrick Rose, My man, Huey, We all know building a crew takes time, So, For that crew that is in the developmental process of learning how to win and adding cats to the crew every year via draft picks and jerking cats via trades/LOL, Everbody on you're crew has to be a threat to score(Even the weaker talented less confident cats too, My man/LOL), In
Stating this, You're point guard will be asked to score on a regular basis(Even go nut if he has to for the crew to have a chance to win, Until the crew gets more talented cats), So you're point guard will not have the luxury of setting cats up(Because they're is nobody on the crew to setup, My man/LOL), Now, This method of strategy will take place for at least 2-3 years until the crew gets more talented cats, Though, The cat you choose for the point guard position has to be talented
Enough to keep cats coming thru the door to see the crew play(Exhibit A:Philadelphia did this method of strategy with Allen Iverson in 1996, Though, Larry Brown quickly found out Allen Iverson was not a point guard and most definitely not a pure point guard/LOL, So , Larry Brown adjusted his strategy to Connect with Allen Iverson's talents, Which worked out for about5 to 7 very good years from 1998 to 2004, And Chuck Daly created the same type of strategy for Isiah Thomas in 1981
With the Detroit Pistons, Who had John Long, Kelly Tripucka, Vinnie Johnson, Etc, Though, Detroit was still in the developmental stages of getting better in 1981, My man, Huey, Would you still take you're man Rajon Rando over Derrick Rose, Because, If you're answer is still yes, Then i question why haven't Boston won more championships with you're man Rajon Rando at the helm running things the last 5 years, My man/LOL, Huey, Please don't take my comments in a negative way,
Because Rajon Rando is nice to me(I just feel Money has to do put the ball in the basket alot more for Boston to have a chance to win, My man(Especially in big games, Because you're man Rajon Rando will not be playing against Jeff Teague(Point guard for the Atlanta Hawks), And Darren Collison(Point guard for the Indiana Pacers), All the time in the playoffs, My man/LOL.
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Yeah Mike I would take Rondo and get my scoring from another position. I looked back over the last 20 years and the number of teams that won the championship where the point was the leading scorer on the team is 1 (1990 Pistons). In the modern era the best teams have had point guards who made plays and got there scoring from other positions.
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What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us. Ralph Waldo Emerson
"Nigga please." Ralph Waldo "Petey" Greene
2006 & 2012 DHP Fantasy Football Champion
Huey, Good lookin for responding back, My man, Bomb Cola, Why are you trying to soup shit up by stating that i said that Rex Chapman was better than Rajon Rando, When i stated that Rex Chapman was the best cat to come out of the state of Kentucky(If Rex Chapman had not sustained knee injuries during the mid 90's,
We would not have been building about who was better between Rex Chapman and you're man Rajon Rondo, My man/LOL), Bomb Cola, If you ever get the opportunity to travel to any part of Kentucky, Ask anyone in Kentucky, Who is the best cat to come out of Kentucky(And i will most definitely state my life that no-one will say that Rajon Rando was the best cat to come out of the state of Kentucky, My man/LOL).
Much Respect
Mike Barnes
I usually don't watch the playoffs after my team's out, but this year is proving to be better than I thought.
Oh, I know very well how I got my name
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Philly won't go away!!!
Game 7!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jrue Holiday is going to be a superstar! I take back my Evan Turner watch. 2nd overall pick and dude is almost a no show.
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Indiana's bench is deep so it's deep sea fishin' for them after tonight
Wade 41pts., 10 reb....ewww nasty. Get ready for Boston
a playoff Game 7, and this thread is on page 2
... I'm glad I'm an NCAA fan
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"I Shoulda, Woulda, Coulda ..." today, is likely the result of saying "F### it" yesterday
just getting interesting I guess?
OKC Spurs should be the shit though...fundamentals against pure talent. can't wait
holy shit....Paul Pierce fouled out with over 4m to go in the fourth!!!!
i would love to see boston back in the finals. but philly gave them mad problems, so i know it's a long shot that they'll get past miami.
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Another triple double for Rondo. Where you at Mike Barnes?


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*Texas Review Species are indicated with CAPITAL LETTERS and an asterisk - please send reports to Eric Carpenter, Secretary, Texas Bird Records Committee.
Lower Rio Grande Valley: AMAZON KINGFISHER* -- first sighting: Nov 9; last update: Dec 6On the morning of Nov 9 Jeff Bouton of Leica found and photographed a female AMAZON KINGFISHER* south of San Benito in Cameron County, Lower Rio Grande Valley. (Photo) (Video on facebook) (Map). Directions: Take US 77 to Rte 100 and go east about 1/2 to 3/4 mile to the resaca on the south side of the road. The bird also spends time on the north side of the road. Many thanks to the police who have been very helpful with traffic and safety.Site Guidelines: All observers need to park on the verge (grassy edge) of the road and bird from the road or verge. All other areas are off limits, unless you have received a personal invitation from the landowner. (Photos by Eric Breden) (Photos by Monte Taylor). Latest Reports: Nov 17: morning, continues in same resaca (Carl Haynie). Nov 19: after a wait of several hours, it appeared at the resacas along Route 100 just east of Route 77. It showed itself about 4:30pm on the far side of the resaca and then flew to the east / second resaca. (Erik Breden). Nov 20: 6:30-11:30am, one brief view in the eastern resaca south of Hwy 100 mid-morning. (Mike Resch); no afternoon sightings. Nov 21: 9:10am, flew into east resaca and landed on a dead tree in the water, perching for a couple of minutes. It then flew over the small road to the west resaca and spent about 10 minutes moving slowly up the far edge. Another sighting in the west resaca at 10:45am (Chris Hitt, others). Nov 22: only report was one possibly fly-by. Nov 23: 7:30am, in north resaca (Kent Jones); later in morning flew to south side. Continued sightings on both sides at least through 4pm. (Photos by Isaac Sanchez) Nov 24: negative reports. Nov 25: seen in flight, calling (Georgina Hopwood). Nov 27: negative report for a 1-hr search. Nov 28: morning, seen hunting north of highway (Ron Sinclair); 2pm, seen in the resaca on the S side of the road (Don & Marianne Alford). Nov 29: morning sightings on both north and south side. Dec 1: negative reports from searches 7:15am-5:30pm by multiple observers on both sides. Dec 2: 7:40am, photographed in 2nd resaca on S side (Janine Robin, Mary Mehaffey). Midday, 2pm sightings. Dec 4: sightings at 7:30am and again at 8am (John Rutenbeck, Chuck Fuller, others) Dec 5: morning, continues. Dec 6: 7:15am, seen at far end of 1st resaca, flew near road & spent 10 minutes preening (Susan Clark)
Coastal Bend: AMERICAN FLAMINGO* -- last update: Dec 3On Nov 30 Bob Friedrichs found and photographed the famous AMERICAN FLAMINGO/GREATER FLAMINGO pair that has been seen in Texas and Louisiana over the past several years. The sighting was in Cox Bay, Calhoun County - Map. (Photos) The Greater Flamingo is a zoo escapee from Kansas. The American Flamingo is banded "HDNT". They have been spotted several times over the summer in Calhoun County. (Background information about the 2 flamingos on the LOS site)Latest Reports: Dec 1: afternoon, both birds seen and photographed on the shoreline behind the Alcoa Plant in Point Comfort. This is just across the Lavaca Bay bridge from Port Lavaca. Access is only by boat. (Harry Forbes, Bob Friedrichs) Dec 3: continued sightings in same area (Neil Hayward - Photos, Bob Friedrichs)
West Texas: COSTA'S HUMMINGBIRD* -- first report: Nov 22; last update: Dec 5On Nov 22 Carolyn Ohl-Johnson reported that a friend has a male COSTA'S HUMMINGBIRD* at her place several miles south of Carolyn's Christmas Mountains Oasis. (Photos on Carolyn's blog) To inquire about the feasibility of visiting the site, please contact Carolyn at firstname.lastname@example.com Reports: Continued sightings through the morning of Dec 4. No sightings on the afternoon of the 4th. Dec 5: negative report.
West Texas: MEW GULL* -- first sighting: Dec 4Barry Zimmer found and photographed a MEW GULL* (winter adult) at McNary Reservoir (Map), Hudspeth County. A female Long-tailed Duck was also seen and photographed.
El Paso: BLACK-LEGGED KITTIWAKE* -- first sighting: Nov 27On the morning of Nov 27 Greg Cook found an adult BLACK-LEGGED KITTIWAKE* in El Paso at Ascarate Park (Map). The bird was seen flying on the N end of the largest lake and was photographed.
West Texas: BLACK-LEGGED KITTIWAKE* -- first sighting: Nov 17; last update: Nov 29Mark Lockwood reported that on the morning of Nov 17 an adult BLACK-LEGGED KITTIWAKE* was present at Balmorhea Lake, Reeves County. (Map) It flies around the lake quite a bit, but seems to consistently return to the area along the dam on the east side. (Photo)Sightings have continued through Nov 29. Last reported on Nov 29 by Dennis Shepler, Greg Cook and others.
Santa Ana NWR: ROSE-THROATED BECARD* -- first sighting: Nov 11; last update: Nov 20On the morning of Nov 11 Bob Behrstock found a ROSE-THROATED BECARD* at Santa Ana NWR, in the HQ area. (Map)Latest Reports: Nov 11: refound in picnic area. Nov 12: early morning, seen in parking lot; other sightings during the day. Nov 13: morning, seen near entrance station at SW corner of parking lot. (Cynthia Bridge); afternoon sightings. Nov 16-19: continues. Nov 20: negative report for 12:30-3:45pm.
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Palacios: Long-tailed Duck-- first report: Nov 23; last update: Dec 1On Nov 23 Bob Friedrichs found a male Long-tailed Duck in winter plumage in Tres Palacios Bay off of East Bayshore Drive in Palacios. (Map). Sightings continued at least through 5:20pm. When last reported it was about 200 yards out in the bay, in front of 2 lots that are for sale, near 429 East Bayshore Dr. This is all private land but you can park along the road and see between the houses to the bay; and quite well from in front of the 2 lots that are for sale. East Bayshore is east of Business 35 in Palacios. Earlier in the day, the bird was seen further west, more in front of 317 E. Bayshore. (Photos by Graham Floyd)Latest Reports: (All reports by Bob Friedrichs unless otherwise noted.) Nov 24: 7am, present, further W near 317 E Bayshore. Continued sightings throughout the day - still present at 4pm. Nov 25: 7am, seen same location. Nov 26: 6:55am, observed flying in from down the shore & splashed down in a small group of scaup in the normal area. Nov 27: 4:45pm, relocated further north in the bay near 2100 E Bayshore Dr (cross street is East Elizabeth St). This location puts him further from land and harder to locate. A scope is essential. Nov 28: late afternoon, the duck was not found but it is quite possibly still present. Nov 29: 10am, seen about 200 yards in the bay out from 1511 E Bayshore Dr (near TX flag). Nov 30: 7am, along south-facing shore of E Bayshore, close to shore between 317 & 421 E Bayshore. Dec 1: 6:45am, continues at same location.
San Bernard NWR: Red-necked Phalarope-- first sighting: Nov 26; last update: Dec 4On Nov 26 Susan Holt found and photographed an apparent Red-necked Phalarope at San Bernard NWR .Latest Reports: Nov 27: afternoon, relocated on Moccasin Pond loop at the far end of the loop from the entrance. Go past the viewing platform that is at the southeast corner of the loop and check all the little pools along the loop there. (Sue Heath). Nov 28: morning, negative report. Nov 29: 3:30pm, found after 3rd trip around the loop. From a position exactly half way (0.2 miles) between the viewing platform in the SE corner of Moccasin Pond and the next sharp bend in the road, looking out perpendicular from the road towards the northwest, the phalarope was in the farthest out water that was visible. It was visible for brief periods as it fed in that area along with several Northern Shovelers and several Blue-winged Teal. (John Whittle) Dec 2: morning, refound at Moccasin Pond but moves around & may be difficult to find (Mark Scheuerman). Continued sightings through Dec 4.
Aransas NWR: Black Scoter -- first sighting: Dec 2; last update: Dec 4David True, Park Ranger at Aransas NWR, reported that on Dec 2 at 5:15pm, he spotted 6 Black Scoters (females/immature males) just off the fishing access trail at Dagger Point at Aransas NWR. They were about 75 yards offshore. Sightings have continued through Dec 4.
Harris Co.: White-winged Scoter -- first sighting: Nov 29; last update: Dec 3On Nov 29 at 8:35am Phyllis and Tony Frank found a White-winged Scoter at Nassau Bay Park. It remained visible till they left at 10:40am. Directions: From I-45 exit NASA Parkway. Turn right or south on Upper Bay Rd. & go to end. It is in the pond on the right. When they left it was near the flock of scaup, although it was by itself when they found it.Tips: Can be very difficult to locate.Latest Reports: Nov 29: afternoon, sightings continued (David Hanson - Photos, Ron Weeks). Continued sightings through Dec 2. Negative report for morning of Dec 3, but seen briefly in the afternoon.
Galveston: Surf Scoter -- last update: Dec 6A Surf Scoter is being seen in Galveston. On Dec 5 it was seen by Dennis Shepler at the corner of Schaper and Caroline. Sightings have continued through Dec 6.
TEXAS INTERIOR - Non-Review SpeciesFor more non-review sightings check Dallas Forum, San Antonio Birds, Lubbock County RBA Fort Worth Audubon Society
Davis Mountains: Williamson's Sapsucker -- first sighting: Nov 26; last update: Nov 29Mark Lockwood reported that there was an adult male Williamson's Sapsucker at the Lawrence E. Wood Picnic Area in the Davis Mountains (Jeff Davis Co.) on Nov 26. "It was in what is perhaps the most reliable location for this species along a public road. There is a group of five Ponderosa Pines on the south end of the picnic area and the sapsucker strongly favored the largest (southernmost) of these trees as has been the case in recent winters. These trees are east of the paved road through the picnic area, so between the road and the fence. The bird was in the same tree at 9:00am, 11:30am, and 2:45pm." (Photos)Latest Reports: Nov 29: late afternoon, 2 Williamson's Sapsuckers found. (Dennis Shepler, Greg Cook, others)
West Texas: Lewis's Woodpecker -- first sighting: Dec 1; last update: Dec 4Around midday on Dec 1 Dennis Shepler found a Lewis's Woodpecker just south of Alpine. Later the bird was seen in the early afternoon by both Candy McNamee and Carolyn Ohl-Johnson on separate occasions. At that time, it was along Mile High Road, a well-marked road going off Hwy 118 about 10 miles south of Alpine. (It only goes east - Map). Once on that road, continue till you pass a homestead on the right, about half a mile. The bird was on a utility pole to the left. If you drive to where Mile High Road jogs to the right, then you've passed where it was seen.Latest Reports: Dec 2-4: continued sightings. The woodpecker will likely stay around a while. (Carolyn Ohl-Johnson).
Menard County: Lewis's Woodpecker -- first sighting: Nov 29At 11:30am on Nov 29 Peggy Trosper and Mary Creek observed a Lewis's Woodpecker in Menard, Menard Co. (Map of Menard) It was found foraging back and forth from a large pecan tree to a Live Oak just west of Stockpen Crossing Park. From HW 83, turn west on FM 2092 and go approximately one mile to the park. We observed it from the west end of the park, but it was actually in an RV park just across the fence from Stockpen Crossing Park. The RV park has a sign, but it is blank at the moment. The RV park is the first road on the right after Stockpen Crossing Park. They tried to refind the bird in the afternoon, but were unable to locate it.
Lubbock: Surf Scoter -- first sighting: Nov 30; last update: Dec 1Late in the day on Nov 30 Jennifer Miller found a Surf Scoter in Lubbock, at McAlister Park. (Map) Also seen and photographed by Steve Collins (eBird photos). Sightings have continued through the morning of Dec 1.
Balmorhea: Black Scoter -- first sighting: Nov 29On the morning of Nov 29 Greg Cook and others found a Black Scoter at Balmorhea Lake, Reeves County. (Map)
Boerne: Ringed Kingfisher -- first sighting: Nov 24; last update: Dec 1Delaney K of the San Antonio Young Birders Club reported a female Ringed Kingfisher at River Road Park in Boerne. (Map) It was flying up and down the river and observed eating a sunfish on the dam on Nov 24, 3-4:30pm. Sightings have continued through Dec 1.
LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY - Non-Review Species For more non-review sightings check Lower Rio Grande Valley Birding Hotline
Edinburg: Painted Redstart, Tropical Parula -- first sighting: Oct 13; last update: Dec 1 On Oct 13 at about 10:40am Tim Brush found an adult Painted Redstart (PARE) on the University of Texas-Pan American campus in Edinburg. (Map) He saw it in the wildscape area, a small area of native plants which is near the chapel and flagpole, north of the 6-story student services building. John Brush refound it shortly after noon a few hundred yards to the northeast, in a courtyard north of the Science building. The bird was moving around a fair amount. Mary Gustafson found a Tropical Parula (TRPA) also at the University on Oct 13. (Photos of Painted Redstart by Mary Beth Stowe)Guidelines & Tips: Park ONLY in visitor spaces Monday-Saturday. The best places to look on campus are west of the Science Building and around the Academic Services center (north and west sides). Latest Reports: Oct 14: 4:05pm, PARE seen near huge fig tree SW of the science building (Tim Brush)/ Oct 15: one negative report. Oct 16: 1:30pm, PARE seen & photographed just west of Science Building (Don & Mary Beste). at 6pm it was seen flying west over a low building. Oct 17: morning sightings of PARE (Tim Brush). Oct 18: both the PARE and the TRPA continue. Oct 19: morning, PARE seen west of Science Bldg and west of Academic Services Center (Tim Brush); TRPA also seen. Oct 20: morning, PARE continues. Oct 22-23: unsuccessful morning searches for PARE; TRPA found on the morning of Oct 23 (John Tharp). Oct 24: 9am, PARE seen in courtyard north of Science Bldg (Tim Brush). Oct 28: 8:40-8:45am, heard in courtyard N of Science Bldg (Tim Brush). Nov 3-6: PARE continues. Nov 7: TRPA seen by several. PARE also continues. Nov 8-10: PARE present. On Nov 10: TRPA also seen as well as a Black-throated Gray Warbler. Nov 11-Dec 1: TRPA continues.
Falfurrias: Painted Redstart -- first sighting: Oct 18; last update: Dec 4On the morning of Oct 18 a family reported two Painted Redstarts at the rest area on 281 south of Falfurrias (Brooks Co). (Map) Later in the day one bird was refound by Nate Huck. Latest Reports: Oct 19-21: one bird continues. Oct 25: 1-2pm, adult male found and photographed (Steve Norris, Sue Keefer). Oct: 26: sightings at 6pm and earlier in the day. (Erik Breden, others). Oct 27: conspicuous between bathrooms & water feature in oak grove -- usually 3-12 ft off the ground. (Graham Floyd). Oct 29: morning, seen on the south side around the covered picnic tables (Tom Langschied). Nov 2: morning, south end of last picnic tables (Sheridan Coffey) Continued sightings through Dec 4.
Lower Rio Grande Valley: White-collared Seedeater Locations for White-collared Seedeater (WCSE): San Ygnacio Bird Sanctuary at the foot of Washington St. in San Ygnacio. (Map) Park at the top of the hill and walk down. San Ygnacio is #87 on the Lower Texas Coast Wildlife Trail. Zapata: WCSE come in to drink at the county park pond next to the library (south end of 9th Street and Laredo). Laredo Locations: Las Palmas Trail (annotated map). The trail begins just east of International Bridge II; parking is available just southeast of Water Street underneath the bridge. The trail extends for approximately half a mile along the Rio Grande ending at Zacate Creek. Other Laredo locations: Father McNaboe Park (408 Rienda Drive - annotated map), North Central Park ( annotated map), Chacon Creek Trail (annotated map) . La Laja Ranch also has WCSE. Access is by arrangement. The ranch is in Zapata County, just over the Webb County line. (Map) The owner of the ranch allows birders to visit by appointment ($25 fee). Phone: 956-763-0045.
Lower Rio Grande Valley: Red-billed Pigeon, Muscovy Duck Salineno (#80 on the Lower Texas Coast Wildlife Trail. Map) is a traditional site for Red-billed Pigeons (RBPI) and Muscovy Ducks (MUDU). Highest probability for sightings occurs early and late in the day from the boat ramp. Chapeno and San Ygnacio can also be productive. Directions: Salineno is #80 on the Lower Texas Coast Wildlife Trail. Map Chapeno: from US 83 W of Roma, 10 miles, turn W on FM 2098. Entering Falcon Heights watch for Chapeno Rd across from the Catholic Church. Turn South on Chapeno Rd and go 2.7 miles. (Fee). San Ygnacio County Park/Seedeater Sanctuary: the park is at the foot of Washington St. in San Ygnacio. Park at the top of the hill and walk down. San Ygnacio is #87 on the Lower Texas Coast Wildlife Trail.La Laja Ranch also has RBPI. Access is by arrangement. The ranch is in Zapata County, just over the Webb County line. (Map) The owner of the ranch allows birders to visit by appointment ($25 fee). Phone: 956-763-0045.
Lower Rio Grande Valley: Hook-billed KiteThe best public areas to look for Hook-billed Kites (HBKI) are Bentsen Rio Grande Valley SP-WBC in Mission, Anzalduas County Park (#68 on the Lower Texas Coast Wildlife Trail), and Santa Ana NWR (often best from the Tree Tower). Hook-billed Kites nested in western Hidalgo County in the summer of 2010 and 2011, the first US nests since 2002. Hook-billed Kites are least difficult to observe in March-April and November, and hardest to detect in summer.
Lower Rio Grande Valley: Ferruginous Pygmy-Owl Ferruginous Pygmy-Owls (FEPO) have not been seen or heard since the floods in the summer of 2010 at Bentsen Rio Grande Valley SP-WBC. Remember, the use of tapes is not allowed at Bentsen or many LRGV sites. Always ask before using tapes. Ferruginous Pygmy-Owls are at San Miguelito Ranch about 10 miles north of Raymondville, open March through May. There is a fee to access this site, and prior arrangements are required. Contact Leticia Tijerina, at 956-369-3118. (Photos). They are also present on the King Ranch - Norias Division (Map) and often at El Canelo (both fee sites).
Lower Rio Grande Valley: Red-crowned Parrots, Green Parakeets In general, Red-crowned Parrots are most often seen in flight. They are sometimes seen in the areas of Quinta Mazatlan in McAllen, and Valley Nature Center in Weslaco. Both Green Parakeets (GREP) and Red-crowned Parrots (RCPA) can be seen in Harlingen (near Pendleton Park or 7th and Rio Hondo at dusk), Pharr (sometimes at Allen Williams residence on Sam Houston), and Brownsville. Green Parakeets traditionally can be seen near 10th and Dove (or 10th and Violet) in the evening; however, since a hail storm they have been missing at this location. In Laredo there is a roost of GREP on Saint Peter's Square at Houston Street.San Benito is also a reliable location, in the area of Camino Blvd and Harvey Dr. RV Park, Cameron County (Google map). Both GREP and RCPA are regular and apparently roost in the area of the RV park and the lots. A few years ago when a neighbor had been putting out peanuts there had been 100's of parrots at the RV park. Now, there are just a few handfuls that come in. At San Benito mornings are better for the parrots and evenings for the parakeets but both can be seen if you start earlier in the mornings before the parakeets fly off. This is a good spot to find both species without having to dash from location to location if your time is limited. (Tips provided by Bill Tarbox.)
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