Category Archives: The Good Life

Restaurant Scene Du Jour

Posted on December 9, 2013 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: To piggyback on Paleo Retiree’s recent post, I caught this couple at the table next to me a few months ago. They were on their phones most of the time I observed them. There wasn’t much conversation.

Posted in Food and health, Photography, The Good Life | Tagged Las Vegas, modern love, smartphones | 4 Comments

Bar Scene Du Jour

Posted on December 9, 2013 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: I was nursing an Old-Fashioned and messing with my new iPhone at the corner saloon when I looked up and saw this scene before me: Counting me, as I suppose we must, that means four out of … Continue reading →

Posted in Food and health, Photography, The Good Life | Tagged bars, cocktails, life today, smartphones | 11 Comments

Neon & Cocktail Du Jour

Posted on December 7, 2013 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Their sandwiches are amazing and the Old Fashioneds are pretty good too. Click on the images to enlarge.

Posted in Food and health, Photography, The Good Life | Tagged cocktails, Los Angeles, neon | 2 Comments

GoPro Hijinks

Posted on December 7, 2013 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: If people are going to persist in amusing themselves by doing physically risky things, may there at least be a GoPro camera attached.

Posted in Movies, Sports, The Good Life | Tagged GoPro, risky behavior, video | 1 Comment

Art and Booze Together

Posted on December 7, 2013 by Eddie Pensier

Eddie Pensier writes: Here’s a curious little article detailing the mutually beneficial yet uneasy relationship between the businesses of trend-setting art and liquor. Interesting, though, to note what the arty folks consider to be a downside: Spirits sponsors want signage at … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, The Good Life | 6 Comments

Cocktail Du Jour

Posted on December 6, 2013 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: Filipino food is something that’s having a moment in downtown NYC, so — trend-chasers that we are — The Question Lady and I have been checking it out. Thumbs up so far. Filipino food is related to … Continue reading →

Posted in Food and health, The Good Life, Trends | Tagged cocktails, food, Greenwich Village, Jeepney, restaurants, trends | 13 Comments

Mom Jeans Haiku

Posted on December 1, 2013 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: Over heart-shaped rear Denim stretched like blue-hued bliss No low-rise bullshit

Posted in Personal reflections, The Good Life, Women men and fashion | Tagged Fashion, haiku, jeans, mom jeans | Leave a comment

Carnevino at the Palazzo

Posted on December 1, 2013 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Apparently it’s Carnivore Weekend here at UR, because along with PR’s post about the dee-licious Umami Burger, I thought I’d share a few shots of one of Vegas’ best steakhouses. As the picture above shows, Carnevino is … Continue reading →

Posted in Food and health, The Good Life | Tagged Italian food, Joe Bastianich, Las Vegas, Mario Batali, Palazzo, steakhouses | 7 Comments

Umami Burger, and Some Reflections About Culture and SoCal

Posted on November 30, 2013 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: Though L.A. partisan Blowhard, Esq. has been urging the Question Lady and me to give Umami Burger a try for a couple of years, we’ve never found time during our L.A. visits to indulge. So how convenient … Continue reading →