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Whaleback White - Leelanau Brewing Company
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Ratings: 82 | Reviews: 52 | Show All Ratings:
4.2/5 rDev +4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
750 ml bottle into tulip glass, bottled on 7/10/2012. Pours moderately hazy golden straw color with a 2 finger fairly dense white head with good retention, that reduces to a small cap that lingers. Spotty foamy lacing clings on the glass, with some moderate streaming carbonation. Aromas of big tart apple, lemon, pear, clove, pepper, hay, grass, wheat, oak, vinegar, leather, funk, and yeast earthiness. Incredible aromas with awesome complexity and balance of yeast ester and oak notes; with great strength. Taste of tart apple, lemon, pear, pepper, clove, wheat, bread, hay, grass, oak, vinegar, leather, funk, and yeast earthiness. Fair amount of earthy tartness on the finish; with lingering notes of light fruits, pepper, clove, wheat, bread, hay, grass, oak, vinegar, leather, and yeast earthiness on the finish for a bit. Damn nice balance and complexity of yeast and oak notes; with a light malt balance and zero cloying flavors after the finish. Medium-high carbonation and light-medium bodied; with a very smooth, crisp, lightly prickly, and lightly acidic mouthfeel that is great. Alcohol is very well hidden with minimal warming present after the finish. Overall this is a highly excellent wild witbier! All around great complexity and balance of oak and yeast ester flavors; and very smooth and crisp to drink. A very enjoyable offering.
Serving type: bottle
10-11-2013 04:07:27 | More by superspak
Ontario (Canada)
3.99/5 rDev -1.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Beer is clear golden, with a very small white head.
Nose contains oak and funk. Smells lambic like. Light floral scents, peach.
Taste contains peach, light funk. Tart. Oak. Light fruits are nice, very delicate. Very nice.
Medium bodied, moderately carbonated. A bit dry.
Overall, really quite a nice beer. Nice twist on the witbier.
Serving type: bottle
09-27-2013 02:57:16 | More by jrenihan
New York
4.03/5 rDev -0.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4.25
A: The beer is hazy pale yellow in color and has a moderate to high amount of visible carbonation. It poured with a quarter finger high off white head that died down a bit and consistently left a thin head overnight the surface.
S: Light aromas of funk are present in the nose.
T: Aromas of wheat are present in the nose along with notes of orange and hints of coriander spices, the latter of which are most noticeable towards the finish.
M: It feels light- to medium-bodied and slightly tart on the palate with a moderate amount of carbonation.
O: This beer is easy to drink and has nice hints of sourness. It reminds me a lot like a Jolly Pumpkin beer and the bottle label notes it was brewed and bottled there.
Note: Bottled 7/10/12
Serving type: bottle
09-15-2013 18:46:24 | More by metter98
District of Columbia
4.19/5 rDev +3.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Shared by Thorpe429. Thanks Mike.
The beer is hazy straw yellow with an inch of white head. The aroma offers soft citrus and light spice. A touch of funk adds a nice touch. Light and fluffy on the palate. Really tasty, though different from a traditional witbier.
Serving type: bottle
04-27-2013 19:36:42 | More by Huhzubendah
Ontario (Canada)
4.35/5 rDev +7.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
Bottle into oversized wine glasses.
A: Hazeless body and light morning yellow body. Minimal head, but decent retention on the edges. Golden and illuminated.
S: Wheat malt, lactic acid and funk, lemons and white grapes.
T: Sharp lactic acid in the front with a light wheat backbone. The finish rounds out with lemons and white grapes and melons. Minimal bitterness and incredibly refined. This may not bowl you over with flavours, but they are clear and bright.
M: Mild carbonation and light body.
O: This witbier is so refined and gentle that it feels like a refreshing dawn, quiet and bright. Wonderful.
Serving type: bottle
08-30-2012 01:27:49 | More by cmadd
4.33/5 rDev +7.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
750 ml format; bottled on 08/09/2011.
poured into tulip glass.
Appearance: A pale and bright straw yellow bodied beer. The beer has 1 finger worth of white head that drops down to a thin cap.
Smell: Lemons, spicy, funky, wheat, and hay. This is not you standard wit beer! Really nice!
Taste: starts off with moderate lemon tartness. Hint of oranges and granny smith apples. The funkiness hits midpalate on into the finish and I would say the barnyard funk almost matches, but really balances the lemon flavors nicely. Some bready and yeasty notes are found in this beer as well. You do get the spiciness from the nose as a faint pepper and coriender notes. I get oak barrel in the finish and some earthiness to compliment the oak. This is not your standard witbeer...its way better.
Mouthfeel: Almost a medium bodied beer, but I am going to says it on the high end of light bodied. Its heavy for a witbeer anyways. Carbonation levels are moderate. The beer feels heavier than a witbeer, but its still really easy drinking. Its tart, crisp, refreshing, and mildly acidic. Finishes a little bit dry and tart.
Overall: Really enjoyable beer for a hot day. More of a sour than a witbeer, but the two styles overlap. This beer has taken the best charistics from both styles and used them to the beers advantage! Got really lucky finding this beer!
Serving type: bottle
04-25-2012 18:23:02 | More by 4DAloveofSTOUT
4.47/5 rDev +10.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
750ml bottle (bottled 8/9/11) into a wine glass at Spuyten Duyvil.
A: Lightly hazed gold body; a thin white head settles into a ring. Nice.
S: Lovely. Fresh, tart aroma of sour citrus, floral Brett, and general sour goodness. Awesome!
T: Even juicier and citrusier than the nose, with solid tartness underscoring the bright fruit and moderate minerality. Clean, tart, dry finish. Delicious.
M: Soft, delicate, ultra-fine carbonation in a medium body. Great.
O: The bartender recommended this as consolation for the last Fou'Foune having just been sold, and (while no Cantillon) it was a terrific surprise. Definitely more of a Wild Ale than a Witbier (even wilder than Anchorage Whiteout Wit, which was just purely Bretty - Whaleback is both funky and sour), this one delivers pure, unadulterated sour goodness. My friends and I all agreed that this was a real winner. I'll be seeking out more Leelanau stuff the next time I'm at a good NY bottle shop.
Serving type: bottle
01-23-2012 01:08:58 | More by woosterbill
Ontario (Canada)
3.9/5 rDev -3.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
Strong funky aroma, some liniment as well. Attractive white body with generous big bubbled head. Above average mouthfeel. Tart not sour is the feature, with a witbier in the secondary. Very drinkable. Masterful. all this flavour in these styles at sessionable abv. But the aroma may scare off the timid.
Serving type: bottle
01-08-2012 00:18:11 | More by Sammy
4.58/5 rDev +13.4%
look: 3 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 5
Bottled 08.09.11
Looks like a cloudy white wine. Golden yellow... Virtually no head. Thin oily legs, no lace.
Smells glorious. Spicy wheat notes blend with lemony citrus sour tartness and create a delicious bouquet.
The flavor has all the notes from the nose, plus a light oaky character and a bit of earthy funk. The lemony tart sourness is amazing.
Medium feel with low carbonation... Really nice.
Overall-- very fucking nice. This IS the best wheat beer ever! Ever!
Serving type: bottle
01-04-2012 01:06:18 | More by AleWatcher
New Jersey
3.85/5 rDev -4.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
Picked this bottle up at House of 1000 Beers (http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/15450) in New Kensington, PA. It was my first time in the store, so I picked up a few guilty pleasures beer -- including three from Leelanau Brewing Company. I had lived in the county and know of the brewers through friends. This was my first time trying their beer.
Appearance. A great bottle, a fun pour. A really interesting witbier -- which made me think of champange -- all that was missing was the cork. Start of the bottle was clear to the yellow; end of the bottle was hazy to the muddled orange.
Smell. Not a typical witbier. Fruity, fun.
Taste. As close to champagne as you get with a beer ... nice!
Mouthfeel. Bubbly, nice, strong.
Overall. A good selection from Leelanau Brewing Company.
Serving type: bottle
12-02-2011 19:05:10 | More by sbrotschul
4.25/5 rDev +5.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4
This beer showed up as part of the Monday night mini-tastings I go to with some people in Toledo. All I saw was the bottle and I had no info on the beer before trying it. That said, anyone expecting a traditional witbier will be surprised. For me, it was a pleasant surprise.
It's obviously unfiltered, as it ought to be, so the sediment is quite heavy and the cloudiness is thick. The color is a somewhat darker than typical medium yellow. The head is white and soft, dropping to a foam and leaving a bit of spotty lacing around.
The aroma offers soft lemony sourness bantering with Belgian yeast in an interesting way; they play off each other pretty well rather than clashing. A level and gently pronounced spicing comes out underneath.
The flavor is the same, but there's a bit more complexity that comes out. The lemon sourness is natural without being biting, slightly acidic without being overwhelmingly so. Nothing's overdone but nothing's underdone, either; the light dusty, earthy and sweet notes of the Belgian yeast and spicing combine with the lemon and a light funk to make for a soft but strong flavor full of depth. An almost woody dryness pulls through underneath as well.
This is appropriately light for the style, with a gentle but steady carbonation. The crisp nip is never bracing or harsh and doesn't fade, nor does the smoothness that keeps this beer flowing all the way through the finish.
This beer is not what I expected, but it was a pleasant surprise.
Serving type: bottle
11-22-2011 14:42:29 | More by Brenden
4.33/5 rDev +7.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
750ml bottle shared, into tulip. Thanks buddy for bringing this cellared gem over.
A: a hazy golden straw body, with a white head, low levels of carbonation. Light lacing as well.
S: light wheat and total funk, wow this beer has become quite the epic sour. Lemon notes of zest and orange, blend very well with the acidic body.
T/ M: This aged brew, has developed very well in the realms of sour, a laco acid bit, with barnyard brett. Smooth and light mouthfeel, this is a great base beer for barrel aging and souring.
O: Overall I would have liked to try this brew when fresh, but with a little age, this is one he'll of a sour, intended or not.
Serving type: bottle
08-02-2011 16:30:16 | More by GDBEERMAN
District of Columbia
4.25/5 rDev +5.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Appearance: Nice hay-straw-ellow golden pour with great chambagne carbonation. Good white head that sticks around.
Smell: Never would have guessed that this was a witbier; nice earthy spiciness with lemon, orange and coriander with some sort of floral notes. Very very faint funkiness but a nice nod.
Taste: Slight lemon-tartness, with lemon and orange followed by coriander and other spices with perhaps a faint oakiness in the back. Very very tasty.
Mouthfeel: Nice champagne- bubble light carbonation keeps it spritzy and drinkable.
Overall: I really enjoyed this one, more so than most jolly pumpkin offerings. They need to make more and send it my way.
Serving type: bottle
04-17-2011 18:01:23 | More by craytonic
3.8/5 rDev -5.9%
look: 2 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
Surprised to see this is brewed at Jolly Pumpkin.
Milky golden yellow body, fluffy white head. A little dark for a white ale.
Strong lemon, belgian esters coriander and a little bubblegum aroma.
Taste follows the nose with a strong lemon flavor. Zesty and crisp on the finish. Some coriander and esters in the background. Very refreshing but people could be taken back by the powerful lemony-ness of this beer.
Serving type: bottle
02-19-2011 00:56:35 | More by BearsOnAcid
3.43/5 rDev -15.1%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5
Another fantastic gift from Santa. A brewery I've never heard of before let alone tried. Thanks again Deuane.
A: Pale orange-ish yellow when held to the light. A gentle pour reveals no head. Very few bubbles.
S: Orange peel citrus. There is a creamyness to the smell. A tartness is present as well.
T: Here the orange peel is very present. The tartness is very light, but adds a very refreshing character to this beer.
M: The lack of carbonation makes this beer a bit more viscous. The finish is somewhat dry. Think champagne minus the carbonation.
D: This beer is crisp and refreshing. Very easy to drink and enjoyable. With a relatively low abv it is very drinkable.
Overall this is a good beer. I wish I had saved for a nice hot sunny day on the patio it would have been perfect for that. I enjoyed being able to try this beer and this brewery. Thanks again Deuane.
Serving type: bottle
01-02-2011 10:03:53 | More by mrmiles
4.33/5 rDev +7.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
I had one of those "you know you're a beer geek when" moments when my heart nearly leapt from my chest when i found this gem on a store shelf in Chicago. Pours a nice golden color of course at the beginning of the bottle with perfect clarity, as the bottle drained of course it became hazier and hazier, but no less beautiful. The head is medium white and leaves some lace. The aroma is very funky with some lemon rind and a slight alcohol character. There is some good barnyard aromas along with some citrus and new oak. The flavor follows perfectly dry with that essential lemon rind character. This beer is all kinds of tart with plenty of sourness however it has some great fruitiness and a mild malty and spicy character to it as well. Everything about this beer works in this sort of perfect unison. Of course you can tell that Jolly Pumpkin house character is in there, but I can't wait to see what these folks do at their own brewery, they'll be standing on the shoulders of a giant no doubt. I wish I could drink this beer every single day, multiple times a day. The cost of something like this is of course is one of the biggest arguing points for working on your homebrewing chops.
Serving type: bottle
12-20-2010 19:44:16 | More by BieresDesMoines
4.1/5 rDev +1.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
First of all, a huge thanks to erikkoppin for this tasty beer. Cheers!
Appearance - Pours into my JP Pint Glass with a slightly hazy, golden color. Only about a half a finger of head is achieved with a moderate pour, that quickly dissipates leaving little lacing.
Smell - Citrus, coriander, orange peel, barnyard funk, wheat, must.
Taste - Quite tart in the initial sip. My mouth puckers expectantly. Lemon zest, oak, sour cherries, wheat, and spices. So damn enjoyable in this 80 degree "fall" day in Southern California.
Mouthfeel - Medium to lighter bodied, prickly carbonation.
Drinkability - I am trying not to quaff this. Bursting with mouth-puckering flavor, this is a real treat. Glad I was able to try this and if I happen upon it in the future I will be sure to pick it up. Very good.
Serving type: bottle
09-12-2010 23:51:40 | More by SpdKilz
3.93/5 rDev -2.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
Pours a hazy, pale gold color. 1/3 inch head of a white color. Good retention and decent lacing. Smells of tart malt, wheat, yeast, slight citrus, and a hint of hop. Fits the style of a Witbier. Mouth feel is sharp and crisp, with a high carbonation level. There is also a tartness present. Tastes of tart malt, wheat, yeast, citrus, and a hint of hop. Overall, good aroma, body, and blend.
Serving type: bottle
09-08-2010 13:55:31 | More by Tone
4.4/5 rDev +8.9%
look: 4 | smell: 5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 5
Pours a well sized frothy head. Color is dark yellow.
Smells tart, with sour overtones.
First sip is nice and tight, almost more like a champaign rather than a beer. It's light, a fruit-like sour yeast presence, and a great carbonation presence. It's refreshing in exactly the same way that a soda would be on a hot day. And with an ABV much within normality, it would make this an absolute must for summer!
Serving type: bottle
07-06-2010 01:02:19 | More by techfed87
4.33/5 rDev +7.2%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4.5
750ml capped bottle drank out of my new belgium globe glass. its not the usual glass choice for the style, but this isnt the typical witbier.
A- this one pours out a hazy golden yellow colored body with a large two finger bright white head. the head lasts a long time and leaves behind a solid wall of lacing. cant ask for anything more.
S- the first thing i get are some of the usual wit smells. belgian yest, coriander, and clove. after that i pick up a burst of lemon zest and earthy/musty "funk." theres a definite tart component to this.
T- the taste starts out like the typical wit again. bubblegum, banana, clove, coriander. then comes a nice musty/earthy/barnyard like thing with lots of lemon as well. not as tart as i was expecting.
M- light bodied and thin. a very high level of carbonation. long aftertaste and a very dry finish.
D- after learning that this was brewed by jolly pumpkin i put it on my list of things to try. it was bumped to the top as soon as it went on sale. i wish i had grabbed this one sooner. very different, and in a good way. ill have no problem downing the rest of this bottle.
Serving type: bottle
01-06-2010 05:02:11 | More by jwinship83
New York
3.75/5 rDev -7.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Reviewed on 10/6/09. Bottle. Pours a cloudy golden yellow with a thick white head. Aroma of sour funk (barnyard), tart candies, lemon, bready malt, and light citrus. Flavor is light and sour with bready malt in the background. Overall, light crisp sourness with a touch of bitter hops. Not really a witbier; this just tastes like the other Jolly Pumpkin sour ales or maybe a sour Belgian ale (pretty similar to Bam Biere). Enjoyable.
Serving type: bottle
12-19-2009 03:05:44 | More by LilBeerDoctor
3.8/5 rDev -5.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
500mL bottle courtesy of xnoxhatex poured into a tulip. My first beer from this brewery actually.
Pours a bright, hazy golden yellow with a big bubbly white head that is continually fed by a steady stream of bubbles from the bottom. The lacing is very good and a rocky white cap stays on for the duration.
The aroma has tart lemons with a healthy dose of yeasty sourness and some barnyard funk creeping in. There are plenty of spices, including clove, and bready malts in the background.
The taste is very tart up front, a combination of tart, sweet fruits and the Belgian yeast. The bready malts form a backbone that gives way to a dry, yeasty finish with the funk lingering on the palate.
The mouthfeel is medium bodied and spritzy on the palate with lots of bubbly carbonation. It's dry and much more tart than a typical Belgian wit, but it's also extremely refreshing with the tartness really adding a complexity that I enjoyed.
Serving type: bottle
10-16-2009 00:22:40 | More by gford217
3.03/5 rDev -25%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
This to me is a style that is less open to interpretation. Given that this poured with an excellent head with great retention and lace. Color is a straw/lemonade yellow. Aroma is fresh, tart, slightly malty and no spices despite label. Body was a tad thin but had good carbonation. Compared with the gold standard wits it's ok; on its own a bit better. Finish is ok, short; nothing special. Session beer if you're into tart.
Serving type: bottle
10-01-2009 03:06:51 | More by drpimento
4.08/5 rDev +1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Poured from a bottle into a pint glass. It pours a pale yellow color. A two inch white head forms and slowly reduces to a healthy full coverage lacing. Definite visible carbonation and no sediment.
The aroma is quite good and has a healthy sourness to it. There are notes of coriander, white pepper, and orange rind, as well as some wheat and grass components.
The taste is a bit mild to me. There is the healthy dose of sour, which is quite pleasant. There are again, notes of coriander and orange, as well as lemon and yeast. Good but could be thicker.
The mouthfeel is fairly light bodied with a good dose of carbonation, which highlights the flavor. It is crisp and clean with just a little dryness left over.
This is a good beer. It is easy to drink and could be enjoyed any time of the year. There are just a couple spots that keep it from being really good.
Serving type: bottle
08-16-2009 18:37:09 | More by SykDoc
4.47/5 rDev +10.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
750 mL bottle at refrigerator temperature poured into a snifter.
A - Pale yellow body with a fluffy, two-finger head that fades down to an even layer across the top. Little yeast floaties can be seen along the edges of the brew where the light shines through.
S - Bright, juicy, sweet citrus alongside musky funk. A touch of apricot and an easy-going, well-integrated spice bouquet, with coriander and white pepper most prominent. The wheat notes are subtle, but very soft and clean, not really bready at all. I also pick up notes of sweet grass and even a whiff of ocean salt.
T - Delicious. Very juicy, with sweet orange, meyer lemon, tangerine, apricot, and lemon flavors all working in concert. The funkiness mostly remains on the nose, but I pick up a little wet basement funk on the finish. The funk adds a nice touch to the soft wheat and citrus fruit flavor profile.
M - Brisk carbonation, and very refreshing on the palate. The crisp mouthfeel really works well alongside the soft wheat texture.
D - Hands-down one of the best white ales I've yet come across. Normally I find white ales pretty boring and straightforward, but this brew is certainly an exception. At just over 5% ABV, don't expect big, bold flavors here - the wheat adds a soft texture to the interplay of juicy citrus fruit and wild yeast funk flavors. The perfect brew for drinking with friends on a warm summer night.
Serving type: bottle
07-23-2009 01:45:50 | More by vrazionale
Whaleback White from Leelanau Brewing Company
90 out of 100 based on 82 ratings.


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5621 Old Winter Garden Rd, Orlando, FL | Directions 3281128.538662 -81.457009
Monday To Saturday From 11:00 AM To 11:00 PM Sunday From 03:00 PM To 10:00 PM
the best oyster bar ever. – the staff is exceptional the food is superb and the atmosphere is an experience. you really feel like family when you're dining here. I've only been twice so far and i can really see it becoming a monthly stop. so good, a decent value and an icon in the orlando area. there's a reason they've been here over 50 years folks!
best oysters in town – We had the best time of our life. As everyone knows, the holiday season is a busy time for orlando. However, lee and ricks oyster bar, is not your ordinary seafood place, as you will find out. We had the pleasure of meeting J'nay, a young lady who we thought was the best server we have seen during our visit to orlando. We enjoyed our first "bucket" of oysters on the house, and that just made us crave for 2 more! We will recommend this off the wall place to all of our realtives who visit orlando...great place! Must go!
Don't Come for the other seafood – Sorry to say, this is NOT the place to come for cooked fresh Florida seafood. I had read other warnings about this before we went but wasn't quite prepared for as bad as it was. I'd say if you are familiar with the fish, shrimp, clam strips that come in packages in the frozen section of the supermarket you drop into a frying pan to finish frying for a "quickee" you know what I mean. We live in Florida, not Maine and if I wanted Gorton's I'd go to Publix and buy Gorton's or equivalent.
if your aim to to sit at a concrete bar, drink beer, and eat fresh shucked or steamed Florida oysters this is an okay place to do that. I thought their oysters were tasty but tiny and more care should have been shown in putting out an honest dozen of same sized ones. A couple of mine would have qualified as one put together.
I hate to give a poor rating to anyone, but, listen, as far as a seafood platter ? once you've been spoiled at Packwood's fish camp over on the coast, as well as J.B.'s fish camp and been mulitple times to Cedar Key, you aren't going to be wanting to opt for the fried platter here. There is no excuse for putting out this kind of frozen processed factory seafood in Florida
Best Oysters in Orlando – I live in NY and FL, I have been going to Lee & Rick's for ten years now and the Oysters have always been fantastic. They have cooked foods like crab and shrimp for the faint of heart, but the Oysters are the star. There are many types of Oysters in the world and I have had unbelievable meals around the world. When in Orlando Lee & Ricks is a must do if you love food as the locals eat it.
Not my favorite. – Quite a well known place for oysters. Been around for ever it seems. I wasn't over impressed to be honest. The oysters were kinda average and the staff were not really that friendly. I preferred the Thirsty Gator on Goldenrod Winter Park.
best resturant for oyster eaters – so unbelievably awesomely good.
Whether you "eat 'em raw" or prefer them steamed, this local dive is a rare pearl in Orlando. – In Short
Walk the plank into this restaurant that looks more like a shipwreck than a ship. But here's, it's not about the ambiance. It's about the oysters. Lee & Rick's, a family owned operation, has been shucking buckets of Apalachiola's finest eastern oysters for more than half a century. Grab a stool and sit at the cement bar where you can see the eatery's history in the thick layers of chipped paint. The menu is extremely limited--crab cakes, fried shrimp and little more--but the succulent mollusks are a must. Servers, who can crack them open faster than you can eat them, are friendly and remember faces.
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2502 NE Vivion Rd, Kansas City, MO | Directions 6411839.185824 -94.550020
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I can't imagine how they stayed in business since 1955! – The last review for Hayes was written in August, 2008. Clearly, they have gone DOWNHILL since then.
I thought the double cheesburgers and fries we ordered would be amazing, given the previous reviews. Not True.
The order of french fries was tiny, almost shoestring potatoes, and ice cold. And, this was the good part of the meal.
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User review by vikingfn – We eat there about every 2 weeks. Burgers are thin and small and very very good. They put on lots of onions or you can get them plain. They are a little pricey but the food is good and you get that old diner feel. The chili I wasn't sure about but the more I ate the more I liked it. Weird. Also, they are open all night so it's great to stop there after a concert or whatever.
Traditions – Hayes is the best in KC. Old fashioned burgers and a homey, friendly atmosphere. They make burgers the way they should be made. The menu is short but flexible. A great place to eat good food cheap and fresh and to meet new friends.
A Northland Institution – Once you have been there once you understand while people love Hayes. You walk in the door and there you have room enough for 20 or so people. And when you go in after midnight there are always 20 or so people there. The burgers are amazing, the fries are better than any I have had in town. You can't find a better hole in the wall place to go after an evening out. If you have not been drop by after you have had and evening out and tell me that Hayes is not FATASTIC!
Hayes Ain't Great – I just moved here from another state and live right around the corner form this Hamburger joint. I stopped in one evening and got a couple of burgers. In short, they suck. The burgers are like the size of sausage buscuits with lots of grilled onions for about $3 a piece. WAY OVERPRICED for what you get. THE VALUE SUCKS !! I will NEVER GO THERE again. I WILL NOT reccomend to anyone else. In fact, I will volunteer that folks DO NOT GO THERE. The sad part is this, I work at a local college, so I will effect their business. Enjoy.
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Everybody thinks Cate Cahill and her sisters are eccentric. Too pretty, too reclusive, and far too educated for their own good. But the truth is even worse: they're witches. And if their secret is discovered by the priests of the Brotherhood, it would mean an asylum, a prison ship--or an early grave. Then Cate finds her mother's diary, and uncovers a secret that could spell her family's destruction. Desperate to find alternatives to their fate, Cate starts scouring banned books and questioning rebellious new friends, all while juggling tea parties, shocking marriage proposals, and a forbidden romance with the completely unsuitable Finn Belastra. But if what her mother wrote is true, the Cahill girls aren't safe--not even from each other.
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Created by a team of experienced Cosmos Tour Directors, this delightful vacation travels along the Mediterranean Coast through Italy, France, and Spain. Start in Madrid with two overnights and guided sightseeing. Travel to Valencia, stopping first in Cuenca, famous for its "hanging houses." Visit the Peniscola Castle, built by the Knights Templar in the 14th century, then enjoy two overnights and guided sightseeing in Barcelona. Cross into France and overnight in the country's oldest city, Marseille, before heading to Nice. A short train ride takes you into Italy's spectacular Cinque Terre region with its rugged cliffs and romantic fishing villages. On the way to Venice, where you'll enjoy two overnights, stop in Verona to see Juliet's balcony. Finally, travel to Rome—stopping first in St. Francis' Assisi—where you'll spend two nights and visit the Roman Forum and Colosseum.
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Headsets throughout the tourSightseeing: Visits to Cuenca, Peniscola Castle, Collioure, Marseille, Cassis, Grasse, Nice, Cinque Terre, Verona, Venice, Assisi
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This morning, the optional trip to Toledo is very rewarding! The splendid setting of this old walled city above the Tagus was made famous in El Greco's painting—even now, it's like a great open-air museum of Spanish history and art. Later, join the included Madrid city sightseeing. Not only because it's the capital of Spain but also because it is situated 2,180 feet above sea level, the Spaniards say it's the nearest thing to heaven. This evening, why not join the optional Madrid by Night excursion with dinner? (B)
Start the day traveling southeast to the magnificently located old town of Cuenca, which stands high above the precipices of the Rivers Jucar and Huecar. It is famous for its "hanging houses" that are suspended over the Huecar ravine. Journey on to Valencia to enjoy the sights of Spain's third-largest city with a Local Guide. Also on the agenda: a visit to the magnificent Science Park, designed by architect Santiago Calatrava. (B,D)
Today, drive north to nearby Castellón for a visit of its Peniscola Castle, built by the Knights Templar in the 14th century. The promontory on which the castle and town are located is a fine reminder of medieval times. Continue your journey through orange groves and seaside resorts past Tarragona to Catalonia's lively and beautiful capital, Barcelona. (B)
This morning's sightseeing with a Local Guide includes a drive around Monjuïc to see the Olympic Stadium and a great panoramic view of the port and city. The drive continues to the city center of Plaza Catalunya and to Paseo de Gracia to admire the greatness and eccentricity of Gaudi's architectural masterpieces in the Houses Batllò and Mila and the Sagrada Familia (entrance fees not included). Afternoon at leisure—maybe join the optional excursion to Montserrat. (B)
Leave Spain today and cross the border into France for a visit to Collioure. This picturesque village is nestled in an idyllic place on the rocky Mediterranean coastline and is sheltered by the Pyrenees. Later, head north to reach the oldest city in France—Marseille, for dinner at a local restaurant and overnight. (B,D)
Capital of the Provence, Marseille was founded by the Greeks in 600 BC and is France's oldest city. Packed with fascinating sights, an orientation takes you to the city's bustling ancient heart—the picturesque Vieux Port (old port), where elegant markets and handsome townhouses surround the boat-filled harbor. Then, head for the hilltop Basilica Notre Dame de la Garde for a visit and stunning views of the city. This afternoon, follow the coastal route toward Cassis, a small fishing port lined with cafés and restaurants. Visit a perfume workshop in Grasse before heading to Nice for an overnight. (B)
Enjoy the wonderful coastal scenery along the French and Italian Rivieras as you travel toward Cinque Terre. Take a break in your journey by riding the train from Levanto to La Spezia. The short train ride takes you to the spectacular Cinque Terre region, where the beauty of the rugged cliffs and romantic fishing villages once inspired Lord Byron. If you wish, you can walk along the famous Sentiero dell'Amore (Love Path), a breathtakingly beautiful trail carved into the rocks, affording dramatic sea views. Continue to La Spezia for an overnight. (B,D)
Travel via Parma, known for its Parmesan cheese and ham, and Modena, famous for its balsamic vinegar, before reaching the romantic city of Verona. See Romeo and Juliet's balcony, and enjoy some time at leisure. Continue to Venice Area, where you will spend two overnights. (B)
Venice is more like a marvelous film set than a real live city, with its criss-crossing canals, gondolas and water buses, arched bridges, palaces, and piazzas. The included orientation starts with a boat ride and is followed by time at leisure and a chance to watch Venetian glassblowers fashion their delicate objects as they did centuries ago. Don't miss out on the optional gondola trip, gliding along the picturesque canals with a local troubadour to serenade you. (B,D)
An interesting drive southward across the Po Delta. Take a break in the journey in Assisi, enclosed by ramparts and little changed since the Middle Ages. This is the town of the deeply mystical and poetic St. Francis. See the upper and lower Basilica with its beautiful frescoes of Giotto, then head for Rome. (B)
Rome, the "Eternal City," is a city steeped in history, vibrantly alive and exciting, and absolutely unique! Included sightseeing with a Local Guide starts in St. Peter's Square, followed by an optional visit to the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel. Later, enjoy an included visit to the Roman Forum and iconic Colosseum. Time for optional excursions or to continue exploring Rome at your own pace. (B)
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
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Buffet breakfasts; 5 dinners, including a dinner at a local restaurant in Marseille
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Epiglottitis is inflammation of the tissue that covers the trachea (windpipe). It is a life-threatening disease.
See also: Croup
The epiglottis is a piece of stiff, yet flexible tissue (called cartilage) at the back of the tongue. It closes your windpipe (trachea) when you swallow so food does not enter your airways. This helps prevent coughing or choking after swallowing.
Swelling of the epiglottis is usually caused by the bacteria Haemophilus influenzae (H. influenzae). It may also be caused by other bacteria or viruses related to upper respiratory infections.
Epiglottitis is now very uncommon, because the H. influenzae type B (Hib) vaccine is a routine childhood immunization. The disease was once most often seen in children ages 2 - 6. Rarely, epiglottitis can occur in adults.
Epiglottitis begins with a high fever and sore throat. Other symptoms may include:
Epiglottitis is a medical emergency. Seek immediate medical help. Do not use a tongue depressor (tongue blade) to try to examine the throat at home, as this may make the condition worse.
The health care provider may examine the voice box (larynx) using either a small mirror held against the back of the throat or a viewing tube called a laryngoscope
Tests that may be done include:
A hospital stay is needed, usually in the intensive care unit (ICU).
Treatment involves methods to help the person breathe, including:
Other treatments may include:
Epiglottitis can be a life-threatening emergency. However, with proper treatment, the outcome is usually good.
Spasm may cause the airways to close abruptly. In this case, death follows within minutes.
The airways may become totally blocked, which could result in death.
Call the local emergency number (such as 911) if your child has symptoms of epiglottitis, including sudden breathing difficulties, excessive drooling, and irritability.
Immunization with the Hib vaccine protects most children from epiglottitis.
The bacteria that causes epiglottitis is contagious. If someone in your family is sick from this bacteria, you need to be tested and treated appropriately.
Manno M. Pediatric respiratory emergencies: Upper airway obstruction and infections. In: Marx JA, Hockberger RS, Walls RM, et al, eds. Rosen's Emergency Medicine: Concepts and Clinical Practice. 7th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Mosby Elsevier; 2009:chap 166.
Burns JE, Hendley JO. Epiglottitis. In: Mandell GL, Bennett JE, Dolin R, eds. Principles and Practice of Infectious Diseases. 7th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Elsevier Churchill Livingstone; 2009:chap 59.
John Goldenring, MD, MPH, JD, Pediatrics, Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group, San Diego, CA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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May 25, 2012, 6:39 PM
By PETER BAKER
President Obama will host former President George W. Bush and his wife, Laura, at the White House next week for the unveiling of their official portraits, bringing the two presidents together at a time when Mr. Obama has been castigating Mr. Bushs record on the campaign trail.
The ceremony on Thursday follows a longstanding tradition of welcoming back former presidents and first ladies for the hanging of their portraits in the White House. Each time a new painting is added, those of other recent presidents are rotated to different spaces in the main floor of the White House and up the large staircase. The first lady paintings are generally hung on the floor below.
Such ceremonies often bring together current and former presidents with rivalries, grudges or awkward relationships. But the timing of this unveiling is particularly delicate as Mr. Obama uses Mr. Bush as a foil on the campaign trail against former Gov. Mitt Romney of Massachusetts, his presumptive Republican challenger. Although Mr. Obama generally does not mention Mr. Bush by name, he often says Mr. Romney wants to replicate the former presidents agenda but on steroids.
At a campaign fund-raiser in Redwood City, Calif., on Wednesday, for instance, Mr. Obama said Republicans wanted bigger tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans, deeper cuts in Medicare and education, even more power for banks to do as they please, and fewer regulations that protect consumers. But thats not new, he added. That was tried, remember? The last guy did all this.
He presented Mr. Bushs record in caustic terms. We watched a record surplus that was squandered on tax cuts for folks who didnt need them and werent asking for them, he said. We saw two wars being waged on a credit card. We saw speculation in the financial sector, reaping huge profits for a few folks who were making bets with other peoples money, but it was a flimsy kind of success. Manufacturing left our shores. A shrinking number of Americans did really, really well, but a growing number saw falling incomes and stagnant job growth.
Mr. Bush, by contrast, has offered virtually no commentary on his successor in the three years since he left office, saying he deserves my silence. He has stayed out of the campaign to oust Mr. Obama, offering a four-word endorsement for Mr. Romney only when asked by a reporter as he headed into an elevator after an unrelated event in Washington last week.
Former Bush aides have bristled on his behalf at Mr. Obamas attacks, arguing that the president was trying to distract from his own failures. Neither Mr. Bushs office nor the White House had any comment.
The two men have not always been at odds. Mr. Obama expressed gratitude for how attentive Mr. Bush was in ensuring a smooth transition in the winter of 2008-9, and he later tapped his predecessor to work with former President Bill Clinton on relief efforts after a killer earthquake in Haiti. Mr. Obama likewise called Mr. Bush after the raid that killed Osama bin Laden, and as recently as March, said he gave a lot of credit to my predecessor for his immigration policies.
But this is a campaign season, and as soon as Mr. Bush leaves the White House next Thursday, he can expect to again play a cameo role in Mr. Obamas campaign speeches for the next five months.
Bush has been extremely dignified in not responding to Obama's attacks, but I suspect that things are going to be a bit, shall we say, chilly, between them at the event. Hopenchange cartoons has a preview of the portrait:


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