Category Archives: Food and health

Cocktail Du Jour

Posted on October 6, 2013 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: For the last month I’ve been making a close study of the 1920s-era cocktail called the Negroni. (Nothing wrong with being systematic, is there? Besides, as a Johnny-Come-Lately to the artisanal cocktail trend, I’ve got to do … Continue reading →

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Cocktail of the Day

Posted on August 22, 2013 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: A refreshing and elegant John Collins, enjoyed at this terrific retro-style steakhouse on the California coast. A John Collins is a Tom Collins, basically, only made with bourbon in place of the usual gin. Our meal was … Continue reading →

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Linkage

Posted on July 11, 2013 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Are L.A. restaurants better than NYC ones? I’ve been to two of the places mentioned in the article, Baco Mercat and animal, and would highly recommend both. Sir Barken wrote about animal here. Not The Onion: North Korea … Continue reading →

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Eating in Louisville

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: The Question Lady and I recently returned from a week-long stay in Louisville, Kentucky, our second time there. She had a date to perform her dynamite one-woman show at the wonderful Bard’s Town Theatre, and we decided … Continue reading →

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Joël Robuchon at the MGM Grand

Posted on June 8, 2013 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Here at UR, we’re all about the pleasures of populist entertainment. Should you ever be unlucky enough to encounter any of us at a party, we can and will absolutely bore you endlessly talking about virtues of … Continue reading →

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Cocktail Du Jour

Posted on June 2, 2013 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: One of the best mojitos I’ve had recently was served up by this good little Cuban/Brazilian place near New York University. Loads of limey-minty action; a visual delight; enough rum to slow the afternoon down significantly … … Continue reading →

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Cocktail Du Jour

Posted on May 26, 2013 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: The “Wry Lemon” cocktail at Greenwich Village’s great Cornelia Street Café: Templeton Rye, Cynar, lemon juice, simple syrup, and Dutchess Colonial bitters. The drink is special to the Cornelia Street Café but it’s so excellent, and in … Continue reading →

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The Glamour of Farming

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: During this year’s Super Bowl, only one ad caught my attention. Take a look:

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Linkage

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: I got a kick out of this Steve Sailer piece on the Niall Ferguson-John Maynard Keynes controversy. Hoping to eventually pick up this new release from TASCHEN. I love TASCHEN. I just wish I wasn’t too much of … Continue reading →

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German and Austrian Restaurants

Posted on May 12, 2013 by Fenster

Fenster writes: America’s love for things ethnic does not typically extend to the Germans. And Germans don’t typically revel in their heritage.  Germans are the largest self-reported ancestry group in the United States, with 17% of Americans reporting German ancestry. … Continue reading →

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