Not sure where I got this (or what year it was published), but I think it’s pretty cool – makes me want to get back to California sooner rather than later. More pictures after the jump.
Quickly losing my tolerance for the treadmill – ran another 15K, but desperately want to be outside on a trail
Kid one wanted a triple date for her birthday dinner, so we all squeezed into Colleen’s car and drove to Cossetta’s new fancy restaurant on the top floor, Louis Ristorante & Bar. I’ve been a fan of the market and pizza/pasta remodel project, but hadn’t seen the top floor until now. It was a pretty room with a beautiful outdoor patio (and one very brave winter bartender).
The menu was pretty straight-forward Italian, but I was a little concerned our young picky eater wouldn’t find anything. They have a very nice kids menu, though, that included buttered noodles with parmesan cheese (along with fresh fruit, house bread, fries, beverage and vanilla or chocolate gelato). All for $7!
I tried the Spiedini di Mozzarella (fresh mozzarella fried, served with a tomato, anchovy, lemon and white wine sauce) from the appetizer options and really liked it. Strangely enough, the main course I ordered isn’t listed online, but it was a nice chicken parmigiana with a side of spaghetti. The portions were large and I had the rest of it the next day for lunch. The New York cheesecake for dessert was creamy and smooth.
Colleen ordered the Louis brick chicken, which the menu described as “lemon-brined chicken cooked under a brick and finished with a natural sauce and lemon.” Very tender chicken, but be prepared to wait a little longer for the special preparation. We also shared a side of pan-fried yukon gold potatoes, which were cooked perfectly.
We ran into Tom Cody, who was also dining there that night. The place was packed, mainly due to Red Bull Smashed Ice (which had a sweet branded ice bar on the patio). It’s a loud, dark room that seems to be a relatively minor bump up in formality from the rest of the building (you could easily feel comfortable in jeans there). Prices were fine for the quality of the food and service, but overall I’d probably be just as happy eating downstairs…
Hawaiians must love this Hawaii Life show
The Cars at Met Center on August 14, 1984 (with Wang Chung) and Billy Joel at the Civic Center on April 7, 1984
I don’t know how you lawyers do it – trying to read this Nevada/Delaware internet gaming agreement and my eyes are glazing over
I wonder what it will take to get people excited about phones again
Outdoor patio at Louie with an ice bar for Red Bull’s Crashed Ice finals across the way
My first real concert, The Police at Met Center (with Mike Erben and ?), August 25, 1983
Sorry Finland, I think this sauna is going to be the death of me
Swapped the Olympics for Big Break Florida during tonight’s treadmill 15K
I’m back and I’m still black…
— Ali G
I wonder how many Facebook accounts are basically dormant – seem to be noticing more and more lately
Rooms at the new Cromwell (formerly Bill’s/Barbary Coast) will start at $249 a night – opens May 21
So is Tartan Park going to be open to the public this season? tartanpark.com & metrogolfcard.com
RIP Egon Spengler
Why I will be on the treadmill the next three days: forecasted lows here of -15F, -19F and -21F
Not in the least bit surprised by the actions of USATF this week
Celebs I really miss: MCA, Johnny Cash, Phil Hartman, Kurt Cobain, Jim Henson, Warren Zevon, Steve Jobs