Category Archives: Travel

(Mostly) Clothed Ladies Of The Week: Art Gallery of New South Wales

Posted on October 2, 2014 by Eddie Pensier

Eddie Pensier writes: My long weekend in Sydney included not only culture of the liquid sort, but actual art. I’ve been to Sydney dozens of times and somehow failed to visit the AGNSW, an oversight I regret after having spent … Continue reading →

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Cocktail Du Jour (Sydney Hipster Bar Edition, Part 2)

Posted on September 27, 2014 by Eddie Pensier

Eddie Pensier writes: “Dublin or Nothing” (Jameson, benedictine, peach, pineapple, ginger) and “Annabel Lee Martini” (raisin-infused gin, spiced maple syrup, orange, lemon) at the Baxter Inn, located in the same dingy central Sydney alleyway as The Barber Shop and certainly one … Continue reading →

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Cocktail Du Jour (Sydney Hipster Bar Edition, Part 1)

Posted on September 27, 2014 by Eddie Pensier

Eddie Pensier writes: “Valerie” (gin, maraschino liqueur, blueberry/rosemary shrub, lemon, Peychaud’s bitters, and pink salt) and “Shave & Tonic” (gin, Becherovka bitters, mandarin juice, lemon, and tonic) at The Barber Shop, a Sydney bar which is also (you guessed it) … Continue reading →

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Belcampo Meat Co. at Grand Central Market

Posted on September 8, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: L.A.’s Grand Central Market has been undergoing a renaissance over the past few years. When a friend and I were there three years ago, the food offerings ranged from mediocre to lousy. While the middling places we ate … Continue reading →

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Blowhard Esq.’s Tea Chronicles: Boxwood Cafe at The London West Hollywood

Posted on September 4, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: If you’ve been reading this blog for a while, you’ve probably developed a certain image in your mind of how I am in real life. No doubt you think of me as a mega-Alpha male not unlike a … Continue reading →

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KiMo Theater, Albuquerque

Posted on August 29, 2014 by Sir Barken Hyena

Sir Barken Hyena writes: More Southwestern peregrinations. Going from the works of God to the works of man, I give you the KiMo Theater. I’ll let the pictures do the talking.

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Fisher Valley, Utah

Posted on August 28, 2014 by Sir Barken Hyena

Sir Barken Hyena writes: On another stretch of my flaneur’s trail, I timed my entry into this magical place to the rising sun. And, I discovered the panoramic mode on my camera.

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Silver City, New Mexico

Posted on August 27, 2014 by Sir Barken Hyena

Sir Barken Hyena writes: On a recent road trip that may or may not have included scouting candidates for the new Lady Barken, I detoured a bit to take in Silver City, New Mexico. Though not far over the border from Arizona, you … Continue reading →

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Village Du Jour: Ouray, Colorado

Posted on August 27, 2014 by Sir Barken Hyena

Sir Barken Hyena writes:

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Eyesore Du Jour: National Museum of Australia

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Eddie Pensier

Eddie Pensier writes: Last weekend, frequent UR commenter Tex and I decided to hit two iconic Canberra museums: The National Museum of Australia and the National Gallery of Australia. The latter is a traditional museum, with paintings and sculptures and … Continue reading →

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