For a bar that serves some very high end whisky (like Single Barrel Eagle Rare, Blanton's, Whistle Pig), you'd think that the roof wouldn't leak right onto the middle of the actual bar.
My wife and I were there on a rainy Saturday afternoon, so it wasn't too busy. The bar itself is nice. Its clean, big windows, and excellent spirit selection. The bottles are well-organized and easy to see. I would've rated this place higher, except for the big dish tub sitting in the middle of the bar gathering water. You'd think they'd have a more elegant solution.
Our bartender took our order (one Single Barrel Eagle Rare) then we ordered two more drinks. After that, the bartender went to a different part of the bar, never coming back. The other 2 or 3 bartenders never asked if we needed another drink or anything. We had to flag them down just to settle the check.
I think they over-shake their drinks, watering them down. The average shake time is a slow 10-count. Maybe 30 seconds for some drinks that don't mix well, like ones with egg.
Maybe this is the best bar in Houston, so it warrants "5 Star Bar for Houston," but compared to other cities, the facilities, mixology, and staff are lacking. PASS
Sunday, May 5, 2013
Ewan McGregor VS Of Monsters and Men
If Ewan McGregor's Obi Wan Kenobi was a Hipster Drummer, he'd be Arnar Rsenkranz Hilmarsson (Of Monsters and Men)
Ewan McGregor (Obi Wan Kenobi) Totally Looks Like Arnar Rsenkranz Hilmarsson (Of Monsters and Men)
Ewan McGregor (Obi Wan Kenobi) Totally Looks Like Arnar Rsenkranz Hilmarsson (Of Monsters and Men)
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Monday, February 18, 2013
Dear Bill Watterson, (RE: Calvin & Hobbes)
Dear Bill Watterson,
Even though its been 18 years since the last Calvin & Hobbes strip, you still have LOTS of devoted fans. I do not have room on my bookshelf for The Complete Calvin & Hobbes. I, like many of your readers, have upgraded and are going digital. Please release The Complete Calvin & Hobbes (along with the 10th Anniversary Book) as an eBook. I would pay as much for an eBook of all the strips as I would the Hardback edition. I do not need a new foreword, an interview, a new cover, or anything. Just the eBook would be great. Thanks
Even though its been 18 years since the last Calvin & Hobbes strip, you still have LOTS of devoted fans. I do not have room on my bookshelf for The Complete Calvin & Hobbes. I, like many of your readers, have upgraded and are going digital. Please release The Complete Calvin & Hobbes (along with the 10th Anniversary Book) as an eBook. I would pay as much for an eBook of all the strips as I would the Hardback edition. I do not need a new foreword, an interview, a new cover, or anything. Just the eBook would be great. Thanks
Sunday, November 11, 2012
Comfort Inn, Griffin GA Review
Comfort Inn, 1906 N Express Way, Griffin GA 30223
I stayed 10 days on business with my wife and 2 dogs. The staff is very friendly, and made sure we got the room we wanted (2nd floor, near the stairs, facing away from the highway) at check-in. We forgot an article of clothing behind the bathroom door, and they were very prompt in shipping it back to us.
This property is pet-friendly, but there's a $10 per pet per night fee (with no cap!). I'm not sure an extra $20 per night was worth it. At 10 nights, I spent $200 on pet fees (!!!), and I hardly think the hotel uses that revenue to get the room super clean; they certainly don't invest in a better pet walk or put out Pet Waste Bags. There is not much room to walk your dog on the property, so you have to walk through the adjoining neighborhood. However, this seemed to be the best place in Griffin to stay.
We stayed in their largest King room, the one with the full size microwave, fridge, and sink. There is lots of cabinet space, however--aside from a coffee maker--there are NO other kitchen utensils. No plates, no cups, no silverware, nothing. The staff was nice enough to let us take some styrofoam plates and plastic-ware to our room, but some real dishes would've been nice, especially for how long we stayed and since we like to eat in instead of restaurants all the time.
The fitness room is fairly sad. The equipment seems to be the cheapest flimsiest stuff they could find, and there was only one power supply for the Bike and Elliptical machine. The mounted TV has a poor viewing angle, so the screen is nearly impossible to see. Good solid wi-fi and internet speeds in the hotel. Easy access to the highway. Our room was clean and had updated decor and furniture for the most part (the desk chair would not stay in the raised position). Good TV channel selection. The breakfast was decent, nothing to write home about, and not alot of vegetarian options. Local liquor laws prevent the sale of liquor on Sundays, in stores and at restaurants, so plan ahead.
Slices Pizzeria is pretty good but no delivery. Saki Japanese up the road in Hampton has surprisingly good sushi and good staff.
If all Comfort Inns were this updated, I'd probably stay at them more often (we travel 8 months a year), but only if they gave actual silverware/plates and reduced the pet fee to either $10/night or capped it. This place is perfect for a short stay, and is very adequate if you're unfortunate enough to be stuck in Griffin for an extended period of time.
I stayed 10 days on business with my wife and 2 dogs. The staff is very friendly, and made sure we got the room we wanted (2nd floor, near the stairs, facing away from the highway) at check-in. We forgot an article of clothing behind the bathroom door, and they were very prompt in shipping it back to us.
This property is pet-friendly, but there's a $10 per pet per night fee (with no cap!). I'm not sure an extra $20 per night was worth it. At 10 nights, I spent $200 on pet fees (!!!), and I hardly think the hotel uses that revenue to get the room super clean; they certainly don't invest in a better pet walk or put out Pet Waste Bags. There is not much room to walk your dog on the property, so you have to walk through the adjoining neighborhood. However, this seemed to be the best place in Griffin to stay.
We stayed in their largest King room, the one with the full size microwave, fridge, and sink. There is lots of cabinet space, however--aside from a coffee maker--there are NO other kitchen utensils. No plates, no cups, no silverware, nothing. The staff was nice enough to let us take some styrofoam plates and plastic-ware to our room, but some real dishes would've been nice, especially for how long we stayed and since we like to eat in instead of restaurants all the time.
The fitness room is fairly sad. The equipment seems to be the cheapest flimsiest stuff they could find, and there was only one power supply for the Bike and Elliptical machine. The mounted TV has a poor viewing angle, so the screen is nearly impossible to see. Good solid wi-fi and internet speeds in the hotel. Easy access to the highway. Our room was clean and had updated decor and furniture for the most part (the desk chair would not stay in the raised position). Good TV channel selection. The breakfast was decent, nothing to write home about, and not alot of vegetarian options. Local liquor laws prevent the sale of liquor on Sundays, in stores and at restaurants, so plan ahead.
Slices Pizzeria is pretty good but no delivery. Saki Japanese up the road in Hampton has surprisingly good sushi and good staff.
If all Comfort Inns were this updated, I'd probably stay at them more often (we travel 8 months a year), but only if they gave actual silverware/plates and reduced the pet fee to either $10/night or capped it. This place is perfect for a short stay, and is very adequate if you're unfortunate enough to be stuck in Griffin for an extended period of time.
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Robert Stroud Gravesite Exact Location (Birdman of Alcatraz)
Since I couldn't find anything very definitive on Robert Stroud's burial location online, I thought I'd help others out in their search of The Birdman of Alcatraz!
Obviously he's buried in the Masonic Cemetery just north of Metropolis, IL, but no one had good directions. Until now!
This is my Google Map location standing in front of his tombstone. If you can't find his grave by using this, you're just not going to find it!
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Saki Sushi Hampton, GA
Surprisingly good sushi for a small town! Excellent service. We had 3 different rolls for dinner including the Teenager. The South Side was our favorite. Just the right amount of batter. All the "crab" is really krab, which is a little unfortunate, but common in your small-town sushi bars. The deep-fried Oreos are a perfect ending to the meal. The only downside is that the backwater county/city won't allow liquor sales on Sunday; we were looking forward to some hot Sake. Excellent prices and value.
Saturday, September 22, 2012
Saturday Night Live 9-22-12
I really did like the first part of SNL tonight (9/22/12) with Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Mumford & Sons, notwithstanding the weak opening. Who can possible mock Kelly and Michael Strahan? At the very least, please take note that Michael has no lisp. If you're going to impersonate, at least get it right. Moreso, SNL needs better writers for black comics. I kinda like Jay Pharaoh (really like Keenan), but weak writing is gonna get him shipped off mid-season.
After Weekend Update and the 2nd Mumford performance, the rest of the show fell apart. Disaster. Up till then, we had some good sketches and commentary, including the GOB Tampon 'commercial', and JGL channeling his inner Muppet "Sam The Eagle" for his Tommy Bergamont Master Hypnotist sketch.
I really do think Vanessa Bayer (Assad's Two Best Friends) could become Seth's co-host. She has good timing, good energy, and doesn't seem to be trying too hard.
Aside from a solid 2nd performance by Mumford, everything after Weekend Update was a disaster. The Four Guys Reminisce was OK, but its been done before. A weak musical sketch We Present Her to You (the Mom and Dad were off and the sketch wasn't funny) and then really shitty end editing ruined the episode.
Was it content that caused a shortened realtor sketch? Probably not. Seems like the show ran long (I really couldn't tell you why...) and they had to cut time to make sure YOUR local affiliate could run their local crappy programming. The realtor skit got cut right after JGL came on-stage to defile his parents billboard--I Love Penis? punchline, and then the very end send-off of Saturday Night Live, the hallmark Thank You's and the Roll Credit were obliterated. This episode should've done Weekend Update followed by Mumford, then take a cue from George Costanaza, and end on a high note.
When the entire show hinges on the Host and the Musical Guest, SNL needs some re-thinking. There are some good Veteran and Returning cast members, but remember, this show used to be dangerous. There were Belushi's and Chase's and Radner's that lent unpredictability to the show. Over the top, not over-acting or over-produced, but comedic. Bizarre. No boundaries.
SNL had comics with faces for radio, not these scrubbed, face-for-TV newbies. SNL needs return to the edge and pushing boundaries, not clean-cut comics my grandma would like. "He looks like a nice boy." They're all trying WAY TOO HARD. Digital shorts aside, has SNL seen the internet lately? Hire some of those basement You Tube comics as writers and let the show be interesting.
Without JGL and Mumford, this show wouldn't have had a reason to air. Joseph Gordon-Levitt was brilliant, fulfilling every role flung at him. And I'll definitely be getting Mumford's Babel on vinyl on release date this week.
I had high hopes for this episode. But in the end, all I'm left with is "Really?"
After Weekend Update and the 2nd Mumford performance, the rest of the show fell apart. Disaster. Up till then, we had some good sketches and commentary, including the GOB Tampon 'commercial', and JGL channeling his inner Muppet "Sam The Eagle" for his Tommy Bergamont Master Hypnotist sketch.
I really do think Vanessa Bayer (Assad's Two Best Friends) could become Seth's co-host. She has good timing, good energy, and doesn't seem to be trying too hard.
Aside from a solid 2nd performance by Mumford, everything after Weekend Update was a disaster. The Four Guys Reminisce was OK, but its been done before. A weak musical sketch We Present Her to You (the Mom and Dad were off and the sketch wasn't funny) and then really shitty end editing ruined the episode.
Was it content that caused a shortened realtor sketch? Probably not. Seems like the show ran long (I really couldn't tell you why...) and they had to cut time to make sure YOUR local affiliate could run their local crappy programming. The realtor skit got cut right after JGL came on-stage to defile his parents billboard--I Love Penis? punchline, and then the very end send-off of Saturday Night Live, the hallmark Thank You's and the Roll Credit were obliterated. This episode should've done Weekend Update followed by Mumford, then take a cue from George Costanaza, and end on a high note.
When the entire show hinges on the Host and the Musical Guest, SNL needs some re-thinking. There are some good Veteran and Returning cast members, but remember, this show used to be dangerous. There were Belushi's and Chase's and Radner's that lent unpredictability to the show. Over the top, not over-acting or over-produced, but comedic. Bizarre. No boundaries.
SNL had comics with faces for radio, not these scrubbed, face-for-TV newbies. SNL needs return to the edge and pushing boundaries, not clean-cut comics my grandma would like. "He looks like a nice boy." They're all trying WAY TOO HARD. Digital shorts aside, has SNL seen the internet lately? Hire some of those basement You Tube comics as writers and let the show be interesting.
Without JGL and Mumford, this show wouldn't have had a reason to air. Joseph Gordon-Levitt was brilliant, fulfilling every role flung at him. And I'll definitely be getting Mumford's Babel on vinyl on release date this week.
I had high hopes for this episode. But in the end, all I'm left with is "Really?"
Sunday, September 9, 2012
Cole Haan Air Infinity Casual Venetian II (Casvnii) Milkshake Suede
We do love Nordstrom Rack! Top brands, tons of $$ off. I found these Cole Haan Air Infinity Casual Venetian II (Milkshake Suede) shoes hiding in the clearance section, in a green Nike box! I've been looking for a good pair of Cole Haan casual slip-ons for a while. These are going to replace my North Face slip-ons, which I've had since '08. They'll get their test today, walking around the National Mall. Socks or no socks will be the tough decision. The leather in-sole may not hold up real well to sweaty feet...
Normal price: $178.00. Clearance price: $69.97!
Normal price: $178.00. Clearance price: $69.97!
Saturday, September 8, 2012
Sucklord Rejects 2: Reanimators
I got my Suckadelic Rejects 2 figure in the mail a few weeks back, and I finally figured out the parts-mix: "the same bootlegged suit from the Occupy Cybertron line, coupled with the infamous Sucklord helmet." The"production" version is the Sucklord Host 2012, commemorating his duties at the Designer Toy Awards during NYCC. Instead of the Clutter Magazine paint scheme though, mine is all silver, except for the black tie. Minor paint splatter on the bubble.
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
AVOID Shades of the Bay Annapolis
Shades of the Bay
AVOID. Here's a free sales tip: don't insult your customers. Customer service = sales. My wife and I were shopping for a pair of polarized aviator-style sunglasses here today and had the most unfortunate service experience! The guy who helped us was SARCASTIC, RUDE, AND UNPROFESSIONAL. He even admitted he was being sarcastic!
He said Ray-Ban doesn't make Aviators (55mm) polarized because of viewing the airplane gauges. Well, I'm looking at a pair of RB3025 (55mm) polarized on sunglasshut.com (gunmetal/blue)
He called my wife "high maintenance" and told her not to take things so seriously. When you're in the market for $200+ sunglasses, I don't think being picky qualifies for "high maintenance" and "too serious". Even if they had the desired sunglasses in stock (and they were 15% off for Labor Day), I would not buy here. Sunglass Hut seems to have what we're looking for, and we've never been insulted there. I like supporting local business, but not when I'm treated poorly.
AVOID. Here's a free sales tip: don't insult your customers. Customer service = sales. My wife and I were shopping for a pair of polarized aviator-style sunglasses here today and had the most unfortunate service experience! The guy who helped us was SARCASTIC, RUDE, AND UNPROFESSIONAL. He even admitted he was being sarcastic!
He said Ray-Ban doesn't make Aviators (55mm) polarized because of viewing the airplane gauges. Well, I'm looking at a pair of RB3025 (55mm) polarized on sunglasshut.com (gunmetal/blue)
He called my wife "high maintenance" and told her not to take things so seriously. When you're in the market for $200+ sunglasses, I don't think being picky qualifies for "high maintenance" and "too serious". Even if they had the desired sunglasses in stock (and they were 15% off for Labor Day), I would not buy here. Sunglass Hut seems to have what we're looking for, and we've never been insulted there. I like supporting local business, but not when I'm treated poorly.
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