Saturday, September 16, 2006

The Newes, Pub food, Marthas Vineyard, Edgartown, MA


23 Kelly St.

Edgartown, MA 02539


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This was always a favorite of mine since I was a kid. Just getting a burger on an excellent bun, and fries in a bag with vinegar and maybe some onion rings while chomping on some pepronchini peppers always made me happy, so we had to go. And the fries and onion rings were as good as ever, but I must say I was disappointed with the burger which didn't seem too special at all.


Friday, September 15, 2006

Slice of Life, American Food, Marthas Vineyard, Oak Bluffs, MA


50 Circuit Avenue

Oak Bluffs, MA

(508) 693-2828


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This is a popular spot for islanders because of the excellent food, and we could tell because we had to wait for a table, though not too long. The menu is excellent with lots of choices including some delicious looking salads that were huge. We came for Chowder and sandwiches and were very pleased.


Thursday, September 14, 2006

Chesca's, Italian and Seafood Restaurant, Marthas Vineyard, Edgartown, MA


38 N. Water Street

Edgartown, MA 02539


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On our trip to Marthas Vineyard we went out to dinner with our old friends Kate and Sam Sherman and they took us to an Italian Restaurant in Edgartown. This place was great. It has a great look and vibe, with a large bar, and good service, and the place was packed. The prices are pretty reasonable and the food was excellent.


Wednesday, September 13, 2006

The Galley, Seafood Restaurant, Menemsha Harbor, Menemsha, Marthas Vineyard, MA


515 North Road, Menemsha Harbor, Menemsha


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My mom's personal pick for best New England Clam Chowder, and I have to agree. The place is a little stand on the harbor, where you can order the food in the front, and either get it for takeout, or eat it in the back on a little deck without windows that overlooks the picturesque fishing town that is Menemsha.


Tuesday, September 12, 2006

Sandy's Fish and Chips and John's Fish Market, Seafood and Fish Market, Marthas Vineyard, Vineyard Haven, MA


State Road,

Vineyard Haven, MA 02568

(508) 693-1220


If you are on Marthas Vineyard in the summer, or the months around summer (They are not open in the winter for Fish and Chips) and want some really good high quality Fish & Chips you are doing yourselves a disfavor if you don't try this place out. On my recent trip to Marthas Vineyard with my girlfriend Kelly, we went here to have lunch as our first meal on our first full day on the island. And I was not disappointed nor was my girlfriend. This is top quality food. Sure you eat on picnic benches in the parking lot with plastic utensils, but this is about great food and not ambiance. And while you are there marvel over the fact that this is the only fish store I have ever been in that literally does not smell at all, in fact it smells great. Where is the fish smell? How do they do it? Honestly I have no idea, and I don't care. Honestly I will dream of this place until I have it again while I dream of Marthas Vineyard from out in Los Angeles.


Monday, September 11, 2006

Marthas Vineyard, Marthas Vineyard Steamship Authority, Seafood, MA


My mother painted a mural so that she could get a friend of hers' guest house in West Tisbury, MA right on the Great Pond, and my girlfriend Kelly and I took a whole week vacation there. Of course going there is always a long trip, a 6 hour flight an hour and a half bus ride and a 45 minute ferry ride, but the ferry ride has one really nice little bonus. It has a snack bar, and one incredible food item in that snack bar, it's qouhog chowder (that's Clam Chowder) and it is pretty damn good.


Thursday, August 17, 2006

Salomi Indian & Bangladesh Restaurant, North Hollywood, CA


Salomi Indian & Bangladesh Restaurant
5225 Lankershim Blvd.
North Hollyood, CA
(818) 506-0130

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My girlfriend Kelly and I have been talking about going to an Indian Restaurant for a while, and one of her co-workers has taken her here a few times for lunch, so since I treated dinner last time she took me out to this restaurant. The place was almost empty, but has a great atmosphere and an extensive menu. Not only that but the service was above top notch. I have a feeling this place keeps open by their delivery, because there were not enough customers, but the food was excellent and tasty and well worth trying again, and includes Vegetarian and non-Vegetarian cuisine.

Friday, August 11, 2006

Guenoc lake County Sauvignon Blanc 2005


This is a pretty inexpensive wine that is incredibly tasty, with a crisp fruity flavor. I never really liked Sauvignon Blanc until I had this wine, and now I am a total fan.


Wednesday, August 2, 2006

FoodSaver Quick Marinator 1 1/4 Quart Canister

This extra is the main reason I wanted a FoodSaver. I had a cheap $20 device at one point that you would put your food and marinade in and pump out the air to quickly marinate the meat., unfortunately it broke, and it seems the company stopped making them, so I wanted another because being able to do overnight marinating in just 10-20 minutes is an amazing time saver, and I must say this accessory for my FoodSaver is exactly what I wanted.

FoodSaver Bottle Stoppers

This is a 3 pack of Bottle stoppers for Wine Bottles, so you can reseal your wine without any air in the bottle and make your wine last longer.

Tilia Advanced V2490 FoodSaver Vaccum-Packaging System

I have always wanted one of these, not only to save my food, but also to use to marinate food. And when I saw this at Costco for $100 I decided it was time. The set also included 3 canisters for dry food, and 2 rolls of bags to save the food.

Breville 800GRXL Die Cast Indoor BBQ and Grill, Brushed Stainless Steel

This was a Christmas Present from my Grandmother to me this year, and immediately replaced my Large George Forman Grill for my indoor BBQ and Grill of choice. This thing is heavy and built well with many features that are not seen in other similar models. I can't recommend this thing more highly. It has features that make this the best indoor electric grill I have seen.

Tuesday, August 1, 2006

BJ's Restaurant and Brewery

BJ's
107 S. 1st Street
Burbank, CA 91502
(818) 557-0881


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I have eaten here before and though it was alright, though I must say this time I was very unimpressed. My girlfriend insists the pizza was excellent, and honestly I did not try the beer, but the only thing that was impressive was the desert.


I went again for my friend German's birthday, and enjoyed it a bit more. This time I had a calzone, and some beer, and we have the pizza sized Pizooki. Damn that thing is evil!!!



Monday, July 24, 2006

Eat on Sunset, French Cuisine, Hollywood, California

Eat On Sunset
1448 N. Gower St.
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 461-8800

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I have wanted to eat here for some time, though reviews seemed either great or horrible, but i was interested in trying some of the Fish since the chef Joachim Splichal was a chef at the French laundry. The food was decent, with good flavors, though a tad overcooked, but the mixed drinks were spectacular.

Tuesday, July 4, 2006

Yellow Tail Chardonnay 2004

A very tasty Chardonnay with a bit of a of a bite
to it, but you really can't beat it in this price range.