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Redd Wood
- Address:
6755 Washington Street
Yountville, CA 94599Neighborhood:
- Cuisine:
PizzeriaPrice: $30 and under
Redd Wood
- Dining Style: Casual Dining
- Website: http://www.redd-wood.com/
- Phone: (707) 299-5030
- Hours of Operation:
Breakfast Friday-Sunday
8 am – 10 am
Lunch Daily
11:30 am – 3 pm
3 pm – 5 pm
Sun-Thurs: 5 pm – 10 pm
Fri & Sat: 5 pm – 11 pm
- Payment Options: AMEX,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: Pizzeria
- Executive Chef: Richard Reddington
- Dress Code: Casual Dress
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Beer, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Private Party Facilities: Call for details
A word from Redd Wood
Centrally located in the idyllic town of Yountville in the heart of Napa Valley, Redd Wood is a stylish and casual wine country outpost featuring an approachable menu of wood-fired pizzas and house-made charcuterie and pastas. The menu is complemented by a thoughtfully-curated wine list, which focuses largely on unique local wines; a larger, more encompassing reserve list is available upon request. Richard Reddington, the famed Chef of Redd, is at the helm of this new wine country pizzeria, located at the north end of Yountville.Continued
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Redd Wood reviews from OpenTable diners
198 reviews since July 30, 2014
- Food4.4Service4.4
- Ambiance4.2Noise LevelModerate
fit for foodies (118)great for outdoor dining (101)neighborhood gem (85)great for lunch (71)good for groups (56)hot spot (53)notable wine list (39)vibrant bar scene (38)romantic (27)kid-friendly (23)special occasion (21)great for brunch (17)late-night find (14)scenic view (5)Show More
- deliciousFoodieGuyVIPDined on 11/25/2014Interesting, creative menu. The Brussels sprouts salad was outstanding.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Food was great! Service was lackingcosteakgirlDined on 11/23/2014We really looked forward to eating at Redd Wood but we're disappointed with the slow service. We saw others served that came in after us which is frustrating. Finally our waiter came to the table with our pizza and apologized because our pizza had to be made over. I think it would have been considerate if she would have told us during the 40 minute wait we endured. The pizza was great!Special Features:
- Redd WoodCaitVIPDined on 11/23/2014Went here after hearing a lot of great reviews. The service was great and they had an amazing pumpkin cocktail that was perfect for the holidays. Their warm olives were good, along with the roasted cauliflower and brussels sprouts. They made a slight mistake on our cauliflower/brussels sprouts, but they were still quite tasty. I love that they offer a chesse-less pizza (I'm dairy intolerant) and it was amazing. The cardamom cinnamon cake left a little to be desired. Overall, I would recommend someone to go here. I felt it was a little overpriced, but then again what isn't in Yountville. It is a nice spot for a night out with your best friend, family, or significant other.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Redd Wood Should Lower Prices!OpenTable Diner Since 2011Dined on 11/22/2014Prices are too high for the quality of the food. The wine list also is overpriced. The pizza tomato sauce was bland. The cheese plate offered good quality bread and cheeses, but the cheese was a mundane selection. Service was good, but the dining room area has some acoustic issues. The four of us had a hard time hearing each other. I've lived in the Napa Valley for almost seventeen years. Unfortunately, there are now too many restaurants in Yountville that are overpriced. The French Laundry is a special restaurant worth the price. Same for Terra in St. Helena. The most of the rest in the Valley are not special.
- Redd woodMatildaVIPDined on 11/21/2014The food was really disappointing here. I am a salt lover yet everything so was so salty it was hardly edible. The bucatini was cold.
- Good pizza placeDamayVIPDined on 11/20/2014We loved the oven fired crusty pizza ( especially with the fried egg on top....highly recommended!) The disappointment was the burrata cheese appetizer. We love the creaminess of the cheese, however, for $13, it was highly overpriced. It was accompanied by grilled toast and a very small smear of balsamic.......no herbs, no tomato, and I sure could have used a lot more balsamic. Stick with the pizzasSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Lovely Night..lindsDined on 11/18/2014Really enjoyed our last night in Napa at ReddWood. Sitting outside over the courtyard was lovely, the food was delicious and it was a great night.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- FoodexplorerVIPDined on 11/17/2014Local friend gave us a few selections for lunch. Redd Wood hit the spot with their brussel sprout pizza. Meat balls were also devine! Great service and nice to sit in the interior patio.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Warm and inviting.DentonmelDined on 11/15/2014We really enjoy Redd so on this visit to Napa we wanted to give this sister restaurant a try. We love wood fired pizza and RW did not disappoint. The crust was one of the best we have had. Sometimes restaurants go too authentic and leave out the salt - this one was perfect. We loved the pizza and the salad and though the pasta had great flavors it did not satisfy our pallets like the salad and pizza. Our last wine tasting was next door at Maisonry so location was great and we like the dark (warm and candle lit), but lively atmosphere.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Best hot wings ever!methanolDined on 11/15/2014We really enjoy Yountville and after a "long" day of wine tasting we always look forward to going to eating the best hot wings ever and getting a delicious pizza or two. The wings are so fresh and the balance of spicy and flavorful is perfect. I have yet to find some wings that are even half as delicious and I'm not even exaggerating!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Always PleasesWhynapaVIPDined on 11/15/2014Redd Wood is our go to restaurant for Breakfast and Lunch for ourselves (locals) and for our out of town guests. First of all, the staff is incredibly friendly. The service is perfect. BEST pizzas in the Napa Valley. Most amazing Lemon Ricotta Pancakes. Consistently terrific.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great PizzaLVShowmanDined on 11/9/2014Wood burning pizza oven with a chef that knows how to use it. What more needs to be said.Special Features:
- girls weekendcheeseloverDined on 11/8/2014Dinner was fantastic. We ordered the cheese plate and brussels sprouts for starters. Both were simply amazing! For dinner we shared the special which was butternut squash ravioli, which was so good it was hard to share. :)Special Features:
- Redd Wood in NapaOpenTable Diner Since 2011Dined on 11/7/2014Went here for our first night in Napa. Great food, great scene, great service. Prices were very reasonable. Highly recommend.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Redd WinnergagmeDined on 11/4/2014Very nice experience. Our server was exceptionally personable and competent. Asked her to open a fifteen year old bottle that we brought with us and she did it flawlessly. Food was both imaginative and delicious. Will recommend to friendsSpecial Features:
- So good!Csteifle7VIPDined on 11/1/2014We loved it. Great food, great service, great atmosphere. Loved the outdoor fireplace and the cocktails! Will def recommend / visit again!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- SuperbLive2EatDined on 10/27/2014A great smart casual "upscale" pizzeria with offerings for all. Appetizers, pizzas and entrees are perfect for sharing. Service was knowledgeable and attentive. Looking forward to a second visit.Special Features:
- Yummmm!PatriciaDined on 10/27/2014I had been here once before and came back to try the bucatini with guanciale. My son had ordered it last time and now I was craving it! I brought my friend and we shared the beet salad with frisee and crushed pistachios, which was delicious. We each had the bucatini, which has very simple ingredients and fantastic flavor! Then, we each ordered the cannoli, which has sweetened ricotta, toffee chips and chocolate chips encased in the thinnest pastry shell that shatters when you bite into it--heavenly! We were so full, but it was so good! Service was friendly and efficient.Special Features:
- YummySuzeDined on 10/26/2014We all enjoyed our salads and pizza. Creative and delicious. Brought our own wine and it was no problem as in most restuarants in the area. The staff was warm and inviting.Special Features:
- Amazing food, try between tastingsDateNightVIPDined on 10/25/2014Great place. Pizza amazing! Very nice but still casual. Highly recommend between wine tastings.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- RoscoeVIPDined on 10/23/2014Had dinner here on our first night in Napa. Sat on the patio. Very relaxing. Byron and staff were very attentive. Nice chopped salad. Great tomato, mozzarella pizza and seafood pasta.Special Features:
- OpenTable Diner Since 2005Dined on 10/21/2014Beautiful dining room, excellent pizza and pasta, attentive service! Would definitely recommend to anyone who wants a modern spin on italian cuisine! Great experience, something to remember and repeat.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great Go-To SpotMillerMcCunnDined on 10/21/2014The Reddwood is a wonderfully pleasant restaurant with interesting and well prepared food, attentive service and an attractive wine and drinks menu. This is an accommodating restaurant that works hard to please you. The menu changes to optimize seasonal foods and as a result it always has new items. The wait staff are helpful and well informed on both food and wine. As they have a welcoming corkage policy the wait staff have experienced a lot of interesting wines and therefore can provide useful information and steer you to a selection that fits your taste. We keep thinking that we should try other wonderful restaurants in Yountville but we keep coming back to Reddwood - significant praise given the other great local choices.Special Features:
- Great but dark!BonbagDined on 10/20/2014A very positive find and experience. Pizza was excellent. Service extraordinary. Lighting too dim. Could not read the menu. Would easily go back to eat again.Special Features:
- Fun & Casual DinnerLudaEatsDined on 10/20/2014Yummy brick oven pizza & potato gnocchi with beer (after all day wine tasting) was great. Sat outside & enjoyed the great weather too.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- SouthernGuyVIPDined on 10/19/2014Arrived at the restaurant around 11:20 for our 11:30reservation. Although the they did not open until 11:30, we were immediately seated at a great table outside and offered beverages (delish Bloody Mary's) immediately. Food was great with a mesh of exquisite flavors and the service was impeccable. Highly recommend when visiting the Napa Valley area!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Fit for everyoneVivi567Dined on 10/18/2014For me, everything is great and service is best around the restaurant.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Redd Wood - What a Find!CuriousDinerDined on 10/17/2014This is by far the best place to eat in Yountville. It's a very cool and stylish setting complete with exposed white tile kitchen, wood-oven pizza made in full view (really entertaining), and fabulous food. The fettucine with shrimp was delicious. The quality of ingredients is incomparable. Our waiter was super knowledgeable about the menu, friendly, and made a great recommendation on the Italian Greyhound (cocktail). If you're looking for an energetic, lively meal / great glass of wine to enjoy with your special someone, or hang out with friends in a contemporary, funky setting, don't miss out on Redd Wood. It's spectacular on all levels. Oh, and you can wear your Levi's - no attitude here.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- CarolynCarolynVIPDined on 10/16/2014Fantastic location Enjoyed the coziness of the patio area Pizza, warm olives and wines were great Would love to visit the spa next door on my returnSpecial Features:
- A wonderful eveningOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 10/14/2014We really enjoyed our dinner at Redd Wood. We had late reservations to accommodate our schedule but plans changed. After strolling for a cocktail elsewhere on the way, we stopped in an hour early. The host had just filled the last spot at the bar so suggested we go to R&D for a drink until our reservation. We appreciated the recommendation to another spot - which was a great place to sit at the bar outside with an excellent bartender. We strolled back and was welcomed to a great spot in the restaurant. Staff was great, the ribeye was the best my husband had ever had. My pasta was very hot in temperature which is much appreciated. This is my friend's favorite spot in Youtville and I can see why!Special Features:
- Good once againfoodforthoughtVIPDined on 10/12/2014I have eaten here several times and it never disappoints. The combo meat and cheese plate is great.Special Features:
- Great foodKevloDined on 10/11/2014The food was amazing, staff was SO nice and our night was incredible.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Fabulous as alwaysSarahDined on 10/11/2014Never get tired of coming to Redd Wood for the best pizza in the world (no joke) and cool wine country atmosphere. Get the margarita pizza.Special Features:
- Great experience every timeFoodieDined on 10/6/2014On our third visit, we were so impressed with the food and service again! Our only glitch was the fried dough appetizer...wouldn't recommend this...otherwise flavorful and fresh food, casual but upscale setting...we think it's the perfect napa dining experience.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- One complaint or commentOpenTable Diner Since 2009Dined on 10/6/2014We sat at an outdoor table and had soot flying on us from the woodfired pizza ovenSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Redd WoodluluDined on 9/30/2014Great spot for a casual meal. The mushroom pizza is a hit on the menu..... Many of the locals call it the place to go for a casual night of fun and relaxed eating.Special Features:
- Enjoyed our first visitsvenskatjejVIPDined on 9/27/2014My husband and I were ready for a more casual, yet tasty meal. You delivered. The pizza was particularly delicious, but we also enjoyed the chopped salad and special salmon tartare appetizer. The waiter helped us choose a yummy wine and service was well paced. Thanks!Special Features:
- KevLVIPDined on 9/25/2014Our only complaint as 50somethings is where we were sitting in the corner it was very dark. Hard to read the menus. Other than that the evening was great. Quality service and great food.Special Features:
- Casual but delishJonesDined on 9/23/2014Great pizza and excellent service! It was a relaxing, leisurely experience. If you're in a hurry prob not the best option but otherwise the food is great and service is excellent. The meatball app is outstanding!I would recommend this to a friend.
- Redd Wood in September 2014OpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 9/21/2014Really loved this place, cool, a little hip, excellent service, had the cheese and salami starter, then pasta. All very good. Love the place.Special Features:


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I'm back! Maybe (sometimes I can be a bit moody :-)). I took a little break from cooking there for a while, so let's start with something simple: mashed potatoes!
Simple, garlicky, delicious.
1 bulb garlic
Olive oil
1 pound potatoes
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 to 3/4 cup milk
White pepper
- Slice the very top off the garlic bulb so that the tops of each cloves are showing. Drizzle with olive oil, wrap in foil and bake in a 400 degree oven for about 30 minutes.
- Peel and cut potatoes into little chunks and boil with a good amount of salt until tender. Drain and add back to pan.
- Squeeze out the garlic into the warm potatoes and add the butter. Let the butter melt, then add the milk and using a hand mixer blend until creamy. Add a few pinches white pepper and salt if needed and mix well. Voila!
Tomatoey Egg Curry
Love this simple tomatoey egg curry. I was actually thinking about making a Burmese egg curry from Naomi Duguid's Burma: Rivers of Flavor but there are so few ingredients, a main one being fish sauce, so I made an Indian version with cumin powder instead. There are also more onions in this (rather than a few shallots). The simplicity and tomatoey-ness is similar
I used both fresh tomatoes for texture and freshness and canned crushed for tomatoey richness. If your tomatoes are out of control red and juicy just add another tomato instead of the canned crushed tomatoes. Using just canned tomatoes would probably work, but the taste would be quite different than this recipe. Canned tomatoes don't break down the same way.
3 eggs
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion chopped
3 garlic cloves chopped
2 green chilis sliced lengthwise
3 tomatoes chopped
1/4 cup canned crushed tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin powder
- Boil eggs, let cool, peel, and slice into halves (I usually bring to a boil with the lid on then turn off for 10 minutes, then run under cold water before peeling).
- Meanwhile heat oil in a saute pan and saute onions until translucent adding the garlic and green chilis part way through cooking.
- Add the tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, turmeric, chili powder, cumin and salt, and cook until the tomatoes soften. If your tomatoes aren't very wet, add a little water for more curry.
- Add the eggs and coat with the sauce.
Rice Pilaf
I love pilaf with kabobs or falafel, yogurt sauce and green salad with tomato, onion and a lemony dressing! I think of rice pilaf as rice cooked with little noodles, but I think it actually means more just flavored rice. … Continue reading
Black Bean, Corn & Feta Dip
This dip of black beans, corn and feta is such a quick and amazing picnic dish! My friend Lily brought it to a potluck we had a while back and I just got the recipe. It does make quite a … Continue reading
Brown Sugar Basil Lemon Soda
This brown sugar basil lemon soda is so refreshing! I drained a few glasses in one sitting on a hot afternoon! 1/2 lemon 1 tablespoon brown sugar Handful basil leaves sliced Ice Soda Squeeze the lemon in a glass and … Continue reading
Masoor Dal w/ Charred Garlic & Ginger
I found an interesting new way to make dal on No Recipes by charring the ginger and garlic first! Kind of like how the onions and ginger are charred in Pho (Vientamese rice noodle soup). This masoor dal with charred … Continue reading
Flourless Chocolate Cakes (Just for Two)
I just can't quite figure out how flourless chocolate cake works, especially when using chocolate chips. With cocoa powder I kind of get it, the cocoa powder seems to replace the flour, but with chocolate chips and all wet ingredients? … Continue reading
South Indian Okra (Dry)
This South Indian okra is flavored with toasted mustard seeds, urad dal and curry leaves giving it a different profile than this more North Indian okra fry. I stirfry the okra first in oil to soften and lessen the sliminess. Adapted … Continue reading
Big Fresh Salad w/ Cumin Infused Vinaigrette & Toasty Onions
We were having paneer tikka and I wanted something light and fresh to go with it, so I created this light and crisp salad with a toasted cumin and mango chutney vinaigrette. The ice berg lettuce, fresh vegetables and fried … Continue reading
Crispy Spicy Tomatoey Chickpea Tacos w/ Pickled Onions
These Crispy Spicy Tomatoey Chickpea Tacos w/ Pickled Onions are not really Mexican, not really Indian, but definitely have elements from both cuisines. The chickpeas are cooked in a rich spicy tomatoey gravy with cumin and cinnamon and topped with … Continue reading


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Every now and then a song comes along that speaks directly to you as if the lyrics where written just for you. The beautiful 'Shelter' by Dash Berlin and the talented Roxanne Emery will comfort your soul and heal your heart for many plays to come.
Shelter is now available for…Continue
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Yes! Dash Berlin is back with a brand new episode of the monthly Sirius mix. Enjoy the show!…Continue
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EDC Orlando just wrapped after bringing color and warmth to the beginning of the Florida winter, and Dash Berlin was among the acts providing the entertainment over the course of the two day fest at Tinker Field
As you might expect Dash Berlin gave a number of interviews during the festival as well including this interesting one with 'We Got This…Continue
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PLUR: ¿Es éste el cumpleaños más raro que has tenido?
Dash Berlin: "Definitivamente uno de los más raros."
P: ¿Algún plan para celebrar saliendo de aquí?
DB: "Escuché que hay una sorpresa planeada para mañana… así que no sé…Continue
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Here is the recorded live mix at EDC Orlando 2014, enjoy the mix!…Continue
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Dash Berlin fans are more than familiar with Bedford, New York artist Collin McLoughlin by now, thanks to his appearance on the anthemic 'Here Tonight', the lead single from Dash's latest album 'We Are'. Recently the singer spoke with Digital Journal about just how a singer, melodic bass producer and DJ from upstate New York came to be…Continue
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There is only one planet Earth and there is only one Armin van Buuren. Emperor of the Trance scene, lord of the entrancing melodies, one man with an unstoppable passion for his music and his fans, a true innovator. Armin's "A State Of Trance" events can't be compared to anything else, they have to be experienced to fully understand the…Continue
Added by Dash Berlin World on November 7, 2014 at 3:30pm — 143 Comments
Las Vegas has become the epicenter of EDM in the US, and as a resident DJ at The Marquee Dash Berlin is one of the most familiar and best loved artists on The Strip. In this 25 minute interview Dash discusses his life in Vegas, the vibe in general, the fans and even a little about his career in soccer as a teenager. It's a fascinating interview and there's some great…Continue
Dash Berlin has opened the massive Amsterdam Music Festival, organized by Dutch dance promoters Alda Events and ID&T. They presented some of the biggest DJs and producers in the world, offering a unique EDM experience at the renowned Sensation homebase: the Amsterdam Arena. As an official part of the ADE, AMF also hosted the…Continue
Added by Dash Berlin on October 23, 2014 at 3:00pm — 2 Comments
This last month has just been an awesome time to be a Dasher! There has been so much happening on Dash Berlin World, so you may have noticed I have been "liking" a lot of your profiles and posts so I can keep track of many of my favorite moments to share on my blog. You might even say there has been some "creepy" stuff going on too, which is all part of the fun with Halloween.
And so it…Continue
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Last week's Doom Night event in Vancouver, Canada was a huge success, with Martin Garrix and Dash Berlin headlining a night each to celebrate the event's eleventh anniversary. Most fans had a fantastic time as they were treated to two great nights of EDM excellence. For one man however, an attempt to get into one of the big shows without…Continue
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Last week's Amsterdam Dance Event encompassed the work of artists from every corner of the dance music world. Old tracks, new tracks, new artists and established ones. And while everyone has their own favorites a survey of the Shazam use over the course of the week revealed that on site festival goers definitely had favorites; namely Dash Berlin, Martin Garrix, Oliver…Continue
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What if you could add something new and cool to your accessories menu and do something really good for kids in need at the same time? Well, we have just the thing for you. Dash Berlin has teamed with Electric Family to offer a very special limited edition bracelet, the proceeds from which will benefit a cause that is very close to his…Continue
Added by EDM News on October 22, 2014 at 10:30pm — 2 Comments
Missed Dash Berlin's monthly Mix on Sirius XM? No worries, listen to it right here.
But first, as always, the tracklist:
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The DJ Mag Top 100 DJs list is officially out. And as you probably know by now Hardwell took the number one spot for the second year with the top three rounded out by Dmitri Vegas and Like Mike and Armin van Buren, who was awarded the 'Highest Trance DJ' award. And with his #14 finish Dash Berlin made his own bit of history of sorts; this makes five years…Continue
First results are coming in, follow this blog with the latest results! We will update this blog every minute with the latest results.
EDM news reported about a leak earlier, check that out …Continue
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To kick off the big Amsterdam Dance Event this week Dash Berlin made an appearance on RTL Late Night and brought the house to their feet , as well as the star studded panel he appeared with.
Also on the chat show were fellow Dutchmen Martin Garrix, Nicky Romero, Fedde Le Grand and Hardwell. After the interviews were over it was left to Dash to close the show…Continue
Added by EDM News on October 18, 2014 at 10:30pm — 2 Comments
Couple photos from a great Armada Night in Amsterdam.…Continue
Added by Dash Berlin on October 18, 2014 at 3:30pm — 2 Comments
Everyone knows that Deadmau5 loves cars. And Afrojack loves cars. And normally the pair get along rather well. That was until Deadmau5 recently started talking a little smack on Twitter about Afrojack's by now legendary mishaps with expensive vehicles and things got a little nasty;…
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The 2015 dates for ASOT have been announced and this time everything will be kicking of in two of the biggest cities 'down under'; Melbourne and Sydney.
ASOT 700 will be staged as a festival, and will hit Melbourne's Hisense Arena and the Sydney Showgrounds on February 6 and 7 respectively. The line ups will not be announced until November but its expected…Continue
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I want to run right past these gravekeeper hags in Bloodborne
Bloodborne isn't coming out until March. That means I have a solid few months to mentally prepare myself for these horrific things, described by Sony Japan Studio producer Masaaki Yamagiwa as "deformed gravekeeper hags." I do...
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Booooo: Bloodborne delayed until March 2015
I thought a February 2015 release date for the recently revealed Bloodborne was too good to be true, and it seems that was the case. The game is now on track for a March 24 launch, delaying the game by roughly a month. F...
I still haven't beaten that Bloodborne TGS demo
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Usually seeing a demo you played just a month ago means there isn't too much more to wring out. This is not the case with Bloodborne.
The Tokyo Game Show demo bested me. That same demo was playable today at Paris Games Week. Its stations were behind me when I was playing The Order for the first time. The two rectangle setups shared a side. The Order's demo area was strewn about with rope, like cartoonish, espiga colored rope. Fake ammunition belts and singular rounds were glued to the table and up against some walls were crates with weapon replicas.
The Bloodborne area was threaded with leaves and one large angel statue with bleeding eyes. These are opposite games, positioned opposite each other. After playing The Order, I turned about, more excited to try and get through a Bloodborne level I had already played.view full story + comments
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Bloodborne developer targeting 30fps
When Bloodborne arrives next year on the PS4, it will clock in at 30 frames per second. This is apparently because that rate is the "best" for action games, according to producer Masaaki Yamagiwa. In an interview with Pl...
10:30 PM on 10.20.2014
Dark Souls will shed Games for Windows Live next month
There were enough worthwhile PC games tied to Games for Windows Live that I was willing to put up with service, which seemed to range from mildly annoying to downright frustrating, depending on the day. For many of us, Dark S...
4:00 PM on 10.16.2014
Dark Souls II Design Works book is full of bleak, gloomy pictures
Today in news that made me squeal like a fanboy, From Software has released a Design Works book for Dark Souls II just like its predecessor in Japan. It features over 200 pages of the darkly beautiful art of the Souls world,...
12:30 PM on 10.16.2014
Bloodborne's last alpha session takes place on October 19, with multiplayer
Although October 5th's portion of the Bloodborne alpha was delayed, a new session is scheduled for October 19 for all of the applicable regions, to get one last adventure in. Japan is scheduled for 20:00-23:00, North Ame...
10:00 AM on 10.12.2014
Dark Souls II's DLC bosses are HARD
Dark Souls II players aren't doing so hot against the Fume Knight from the Crown of the Old Iron King DLC. According to stats released by From Software, 93% of attempts against him haven ended in miserable, abject failure. GG Chosen Undead.
Review: Dark Souls II: The Crown of the Ivory King
by Chris Carter
Dark Souls II was quite the ride. Although the game had its fair share of issues, I had a blast playing it, and a number of its zones now have a place in my list of all-time favorite Souls locations.
One of those areas includes the last piece of DLC, The Crown of the Ivory King, which brings back some of the powerful icy imagery from the Painted World of Ariamis.view full story + comments
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Here's the Bloodborne alpha in action
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Dark Souls II's final Lost Crowns DLC chapter is here
After a brief delay, the Dark Souls II DLC trilogy has come to an end with Crown of the Ivory King. It's available today on Steam and Xbox 360 and tomorrow on PlayStation 3 for $9.99 -- or you can get all three add-ons bundle...
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Bloodborne alpha invites for North America are going out later today
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Only 20 people beat the Bloodborne demo at PAX
Leading into Tokyo Game Show, Bloodborne producer Masaaki Yamagiwa issued a challenge of sorts to players hoping to best the demo. He and Sony marketing manager Yasuhiro Kitao have since shared the results, as reported by Dua...
12:00 PM on 09.22.2014
Dark Souls II's third DLC, 'Crown of the Ivory King' delayed
Bandai Namco has announced that the third (and presumably final) DLC for Dark Souls II, the Crown of the Ivory King, has been delayed by one week. Originally it was set for this Wednesday, but now it's due on September 30th a...
10:00 AM on 09.18.2014
Feel the icy chill of these Dark Souls II Crown of the Ivory King DLC screens
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Celebrity aesthetician Leaine Dehmer describes herself as a "skin behaviorist." Whether crafting her own professional line of skincare products or tending to clients with massages, facials, skin peels, or body exfoliations, she seems to intuitively know the components of a healthy, radiant complexion. You don't have to take her word for it, though; Leaine's reputation recently received a boost when her services were included in each of the celebrity swag bags handed out at the 2012 Academy Awards.
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Blowing washing up bubbles at the dog yesterday (not a habit of mine I might add) – I had this idea that if I can get one to rest long enough on a flower I could get a shot from it. Not to be compared with the beautiful delicate bubbles that are posted here regularly, but just something different. Voila! Forget me nots and Aubretia with a bubble over the top!!
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Wow Pauline.
Excellent work.
Well done.
Thanks for the wow Richard, really pleased you like it !! x
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Wow! What a great idea Pauline – and you have created this beautiful image. Very nicely done.
Always admired the bubbles on here – so worth a try- thanks so much for lovely comment Sharona!!! x
– naturelover
This is just fantastic, I have tried with no success ! Very well done
I had to blow a few lol- they were just dissolving- but got a couple of good ones !! thanks so much Kala!!
– naturelover
I am just off to buy some Daz, lovely piece of work Pauline, nice to see you still have a fertile mind!!
ROFL!! Daz-?? did get through quite a bit of Washing up Liquid though- and yes- very fertile- my mind that is haha!!! x
– naturelover
Oh my
See I can be very creative LOL! I hope you mean you like it David- so thankyou very much!! x
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Oh you clever CLEVER girl!!!! What a fabulous idea and an awesome shot. Do some more of these with different flowers. This is gorgeous!!!!
Could never fathom how you do it- so the only way I knew how LOL! enjoyed it- thanks for the lovely comment and the fav Lyn- really appreciate it!!!
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i think it compares very well and so does lynn who is the master! so very well done! this is very pretty
Hi Nadine- thankyou for the visit and the lovely comment- yes I am pleased both you and Lyn like it and thanks for the fav!!!
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wow this is very good well done
So pleased you like it Kim- very many thanks x
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Absolutely fantastic !!!!
Hi Annalisa-thanks for the visit, I really appreciate your kind comment and the fav!!!
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Though Jet Audio's Booth debut, A Million and One Ways, boasted a unique, overdriven-sounding instrumental that I maintain was pretty damned cool, the record earned lukewarm reviews from our regulars, many of whom felt that NYC rapper Chief Rapier's flow wasn't the best match for the up-and-coming producer's boardwork. Nearly a year later, Jet's landed on our front page once again, this time with an established reader favorite in tow. Newly-released cut I'll Let You Know finds Kidz In The Hall hip-hopster Naledge once again Star Struck by an enchanting female, and his slightly bashful, wordplay-heavy rhymes are prove an excellent complement to this cut's upbeat production. Centered around a slowed-down sample from Phoenix' If I Ever Feel Better, the instrumental soars to new heights on the strength of a silky-smooth saxophone riff not present on the French pop-rock group's '01 single. For more of the Big Apple beatsmith's high-flying boardwork, grab a copy of Jet Audio's Stand Alone Complex when it touches down June 16th.
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The hub of countless flash videos, random images and text files, and hilarious chat logs.
I love albinoblacksheep. It makes my pants like a tent.
door Roar 15 juni 2003
A flash and video submission site. It has games, videos, flash, images, text files, forum and a chat. Alot smaller then newgrounds and their files are submited through the forum rather then a portal as on NG. More appropiate for teens then NG with less sexual content.
Albino Blacksheep was started in 1998.
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An amazing community of testosterone filled nerds, the main element of which is the site, which generally displays flash animations. Attached to the community is an IRC channel and Forum.
I found out that Ducks Live on the Moon on albinoblacksheep.
door Pursey 7 oktober 2004
Someone who differs from the rest of their family by being relatively normal. The other members may be wild partiers or mentally unstable or anything else with a generally negative connotation while the Albino Black Sheep is tame/sane.
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A someone who is pigmentless and is a rebal
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The Chicago Blackhawks opened the lockout-shortened season with an NHL-record 24-game streak without losing in regulation. Their second regulation loss in early March was against the Edmonton Oilers.
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With Barons goaltender Yann Danis in net.
Subbing for Edmonton starter Devan Dubnyk, injured late in the second period, Danis recorded 12 saves, including 10 in the third period to preserve a 6-5 Oilers win.
Danis surrendered two goals. It was his first NHL win in three years. Collecting a win against the NHL's best team sparked Danis, who saw little time in net during his two months with Edmonton and wasn't as sharp early in the season with the Barons.
"That game against Chicago gave me a lot of confidence," Danis said. "Coming back here, I felt really good."
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One key reason Oklahoma City has finished strong is Danis. He has gone 8-2-3 with a 1.80 goals against average and .929 saves percentage since he returned.
"You sort of get in a zone," Danis said. "The puck seems bigger. You seem to find it quicker. But it's not just me. We're not the same team as we were earlier in the season, especially defensively. We're not giving up as many chances."
Danis, from Lafontaine Quebec, posted his first shutout of the season on a recent four-game road trip. He has allowed two or less goals in 11 of the 13 games since he returned.
"He's played more consistently, which helps to where you start feeling really confident," said Barons coach Todd Nelson. "We're also defending better in front of him, not giving up as many quality chances. Yann has been playing well. With our defense improving, that's a good combination."
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text: From Backwater to Next Big Thing? Shea Coulson February 8, 2010 FCG, Wine Spotlight 26 Comments Did you know that British Columbia is a growing wine region with hundreds of wineries? Chances are you're aware, but not familiar. Many wine enthusiasts are aware that a wine industry is developing in this Canadian province north of Washington State, and yet almost no one outside of British Columbia (BC) can access these wines, significantly impairing familiarity. Within the province, as growth tempers itself against opportunity, a debate rages about the high cost of the wines, their accessibility to those living outside the province, and the future of the industry. In this article, I will examine the reasons BC wines are expensive and difficult to find, and what the industry should consider doing in removing the barriers to access that currently make it impossible for non-residents to taste the wines, the delicious wines. Okanagan Valley To understand where the BC wine industry is now we have to understand where it came from. This is best illustrated by looking at a recent controversy that made it to the pages of the international news magazine The Economist while also being covered by wine luminary Jancis Robinson. The controversy begins with wines sold in Canada and labeled as "Cellared in Canada". The government monopoly retailers were promoting and selling these wines as Ontario or British Columbia wines, despite being made with imported grape juice from places like Argentina. This issue alone became a flashpoint when the official Olympic wine for Vancouver's 2010 Winter Olympics was a "Cellared in Canada" wine. The controversy became heated to the extent that the producers of the Olympic wine were pressured into bottling a wine that is now made with 100% BC grown grapes. This controversy has roots prior to the "free trade" era of Canadian wine, before the ratification of the NAFTA and GATT trade agreements, when it was common practice for local wine makers to blend internationally sourced fruit with Canadian fruit and a "splash" of water in order to sell the resulting wine as a British Columbia or Ontario product. As the North American trade lanes opened up, a simultaneously occurring government sponsored vine replanting program resulted in widespread plantings of European vitis vinifera varieties (Merlot, Chardonnay, etc.). Winemakers who wanted to emphasize that they were making wines from 100% locally grown grapes developed an organization that would certify the authenticity of these wines. Known as the Vintners Quality Alliance (VQA), this organization guarantees the origin of Canadian wines. With the advent of the VQA and the planting program, BC wine producers started to focus on quality. Yet, this was only the beginning of the story. Over the last two decades wineries have had to experiment (mostly at their own expense), in discovering how best to express the local "terroir", or soil and climate conditions tied to geographical place, and to discover the best way for BC to find its wine identity. As a young wine region it is still experimenting with varieties and styles. And, this experimentation is expensive. Unlike a region such as Bordeaux, BC wineries do not have hundreds of years of tradition to rely on and capital costs have not been borne by their ancestors. Lake Okanagan Simply, BC has yet to find its parallel to Oregonian Pinot Noir or Napa Cabernet Sauvignon. Another troubling growth challenge is land cost. Land in the Okanagan Valley (BC's main wine region) is cost prohibitive with planted vineyards cost estimates at $150-$180k per acre. Comparatively, vineyards in South America or Australia can be as low as $5000 an acre, and even Sonoma County vineyards, with their beautifully sunny climate, old vines and established reputation, can be purchased for between $70k to $90k per acre. Next door in Washington state it is possible to buy vineyard land for $10k to $20k per acre. And, lest we forget, many of the wineries in Europe have been passed on from generation to generation within the same family, meaning the land was bought and paid for yearsago. Climate and labor costs also drive up the costs of BC wines, with manual labor costing $15 an hour in BC, and cold climate conditions forcing the replanting of many vines damaged by frost. This back story on BC wine culminates in the simple notion that if you are a non-resident of BC you might wonder why you can't find BC wines anywhere. The reason is simple: Government regulation makes it nearly impossible for anyone outside of the province to find and taste the wines. At the end of prohibition, the Canadian federal government enacted the Importation of Intoxicating Liquors Act, which makes it illegal for BC wineries to ship their wines across provincial borders and sell them to consumers in other provinces. Instead, the government gave complete control of distribution to provincial monopolies. This very difficult situation exists because of an outdated bureaucracy that is more interested in protecting itself and its views of how to build revenue than it is in growing a local industry, creating an efficient modern distribution and licensing network, and increasing the revenue poured back into government coffers. Without reform of this system, BC wines will continue to be nearly impossible to find. Al Hudec of the BC law firm Farris, Vaughan, Wills, and Murphy LLP calls the current state of affairs, "an 80 year hangover from the end of prohibition" that hampers the growth of the industry. Given the archaic laws governing the distribution and sale of wine in Canada, it is not surprising that British Columbia's wines haven't seen the light of day outside of the province. This is a huge shame, especially given the ever increasing quality of the wines, and the increasing interest of international wine media. Consumers in Canada need to start speaking vocally about modernizing BC's antiquated distribution and licensing system, and consumer's abroad need to keep asking for BC wines. Please keep asking for BC wines. Perhaps with the upcoming 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, the world will finally get the chance to taste some of BC's exciting new wines and see just how much potential there is for great wine in the province. Maybe then, with local and international pressure, the wines of BC will make it out into the greater world, and BC will begin to find its place in the story of wine past, present and future. Shea Coulson is a Vancouver, BC based lawyer who writes the wine blog justgrapeswine.com, a blog dedicated both to building the local industry and educating readers about the story of wine. Just Grapes Wine Blog's mission is to foster niche communities of both newbies and wine enthusiasts by taking the ego out of the wine world, exploring new and exciting wines and regions, and promoting a passion for discovering one's palate. http://www.betweenthevines.ca Kathleen Rake Great article, Shea! I tend to forget the role the youth of our region (and the resulting experimentation) plays in the price and availability of our BC wines: thanks for reminding me. Cheers, Kathleen http://www.tastingroomconfidential.com Mari Kane This is a good explanation about why the BC wine biz is unlike any other in the world. I have a question, though. Were the land prices always this high? Surely, the early planters of the mid '90s didn't pay 150-180k acre. When I was scouting real estate in OKV in 2003, one could buy a house and a few acres on Naramata Bench for $300K. Aren't the current inflated land prices a result of opportunism by sellers cashing in on the modern grape craze? More background, please. http://winecountrybc.wordpress.com Luke Whittall You are right about the youth of the BC wine industry, we are just getting started. But while BC's (and Canada's) distribution laws are antiquated, it's too easy to just blame the "outdated socialist government" that we may (or may not) have. There are plenty of states in America that have the same kind of monopoly system in place. The two biggest reason that BC wines aren't exported is that we don't very much of it, and that we drink it all. With less than 10,000 acres of vineyard land and just over 160 wineries (most of them small, boutique style wineries) we just don't produce the volume that would allow us to export, even if we wanted to. In terms of production totals, Canada as a whole usually ranks somewhere close to Uzbekestan in total volume produced. A comparison I remember hearing is that Gallo in California as a _single tank_ that holds more wine than every drop that BC can produce in a year. Plus, the wine-savy Vancouver market has been behind the local industry for the last decade and has been graciously buying everything without much fuss. Why should a small winery take on the added shipping costs and expenditures to send their wines further out when most of the product is purchased locally? That's the fault of economics, not socialism. Pingback: uberVU - social comments http://winecountrybc.wordpress.com Luke Whittall Oh, and most vineyard labour in the Okanagan runs between $9-12/hour. http://www.justgrapeswine.com Shea Marie, land prices were not always that high but taxation is based on current valuation and new startups have had to pay big costs. Luke, I did not say the governemnt was socialist. I said that the laws are antiquated. This has had a huge impact on the industry as they are no longer selling all their wine and have had to reduce prices. If they could diversify this would not have happened. BCLDB stores do not sell most BC wines, and it is illegal to ship them across provincial borders. Also, U.S. states w/ liquor monopolies do not have thriving wine industries. It is undisputable that the antiquated laws here are inefficient, unfair, and impede development. http://www.justgrapeswine.com Shea I would note that the 'socialist' part was added by Palate Press editors. I never wrote that in my original article. http://www.justgrapeswine.com Shea Here is what I originally wrote, which is far more accurate: "This ludicrous situation exists because of an outdated bureaucracy that is more interested in protecting itself and its views of how to build revenue than it is in growing a local industry, creating an efficient modern distribution and licensing network, and probably in the end increasing the revenue poured back into government coffers. Without reform of this system, BC wines will continue to be nearly impossible to find. " http://www.justgrapeswine.com Shea And, to clarify, I would add that a huge number of BC winery owners that I talked to consider the BC regulatory environment stifling, particularly with respect to distribution. Many wineries have customers in Alberta who simply illegally ship the wine across the border. Further, many wineries would like to sell in Ontario, but cannot without dealing with the LCBO (Ontario monopoly), which favours Ontario wines. Furthermore, only the huge corporations like Vincor have the power and money to distribute their wines more broadly. Visitors who walk into a government store here will find mostly large corporate BC wines and almost no small producers. This is because of the antiquated "listing" system that makes it difficult (and extremely expensive) for small wineries to list in government stores. Most prefer to sell direct because that is the only way for them to make money (since the government forces massive discounting if they try to sell via the monopoly stores). However, since wineries can only sell direct to BC consumers, when there is a market downturn, their market is completely undiversified and they feel the hit. The last couple of years have been the first years in BC's history that the top wines here have no sold out. It is myopic to think that local demand will keep this industry afloat in the long run and will continue to spur growth. This is a huge shame. And, as for the labour costs, those numbers come directly from winery operators that I talked to. Some wineries may pay less for labour, but usually those that are doing high quality viticulture pay more. In any case, even at $9-$12, which is not what my sources told me the costs were, that is about double the cost of labour in California. I hope this clarifies what I was saying in the article. http://vinegeek.com Jim Wilkerson Wow, adding the word "socialist" – that's quite an edit! http://winecase.ca Remy It's very true that occasions to find BC wines outside of BC are too rare. The Olympic promotion that will go into stores this Thursday in Quebec (see my post on The Wine Case -SAQ goes into Olympic mode: a showcase for Okanagan wines in Quebec) features 28 wines, and it's the largest ever release done by Société des alcools du Québec, our state-run (but definitely not socialist) monopoly. It remains a rather small selection of what BC has to offer. It's a good opportunity for BC to get a little bit of market share in Canada's most important wine market (40% of all Canadian wine sales), although the pricing of some wines is, regrettably, well above the BC pricing, making the wines tougher buys. Mission Hill and Township 7, notably, have made efforts to ensure similar or even lower pricing of their products, and should be commended for that. I certainly hope this release will lead to more sales of BC – and other Canadian – wines in Quebec. But let's be clear: for all the reasons mentioned in Shea's article, Canadian wine isn't about to compete with Fuzion and other mass brands. That's fine by me, but it also qualifies what can be achieved on other markets. Unless the laws governing interprovincial sales change, of course. http://www.justgrapeswine.com Shea Remy, thanks for your comments. That is very interesting about Quebec – do you know why prices are higher? Is it just gouging or is it freight as well? Also, your link seems to be broken – I'm curious which BC wines are being featured other than Mission Hill and Township 7. And, you are completely right – BC will never compete with the massive brands and huge production wines – but that doesn't mean BC won't benefit from diversification of their market. Paul Rickett Basically a good synopsis of the situation but a few of points that need to be clarified. 1. Essentially the BC quality wine industry is less than 20 years old. We're just newborns in the world of wine and still discovering ourselves. 2. As Luke says, the only Government barriers are inter-Provincial trade. BC wineries can export but again – to Luke's point – our production volumes are too small for the buyers in US to consider as a viable product line. Just putting a case in each outlet in California would probably consume the entire output from the wineries for one year. 3. The Government does not have a monopoly on wine retail sales – it does have a monopoly on the wine wholesale trade for all alcohol products except wine. versus imported wine BC wineries gain significant competitive advantages by being able to ship directly to consumers and private sector retail. Plus the inter-Provincial barriers also restrain the market being flooded with, say, Ontario wine. In other words there has been considerable shelter to nurture the industry – Government protectionism is not always bad. At some point though we have to wean ourselves off it. 4. There are in excess of 600 private liquor stores in BC, mostly small. Government liquor stores total c. 230. According to a recent report about 50% of alcohol sales in the Province are made through the non-Government stores. 5. Historically, BC wineries have been able to sell, via their various channels, all their production within the Province. While it would be good not to have any trade barriers, if BC wineries can`t produce more to meet external demand then their customers who have loyally supported the industry will face shortages downstream as product is diverted to export. 6. Even today there are many BC wineries who will not sell to the private sector – or ration their product out so severely that its pointless to the retailer. Would removing barriers increase supply domestically? Not without increased production. 7. The `VQA`designation is a trademark of the BC Wine Institute – a trade association for BC wineries. 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