Bad Horn of Christmas
I am getting lots of email from folks who are beside themselves with rage and frustration over the very loud, invasive "holiday" train currently busy lowering property values in the Westside. And all the way downtown. Interrupting concert performances, waking babies...
Train Update – the final days
Here - direct from Iowa Pacific spokeswoman Amy Helstrup - is the schedule of remaining train operation times for December: Wednesday- Dec 19 2:30pm, 4:15pm & 5:45pm Thursday- Dec 20th 4:15pm & 5:45pm Friday- Dec 21st 4:15pm, 5:45pm & 7:15pm Saturday- Dec 22nd 1:00pm,...
Sparkling Creations
Thinking about New Year's? Consider this: Résonance, all pinot noir bubbly from a single estate vineyard. Ultra dry, yet interlaced with lustrous notes of peach, minerals and persistent attitude ($57). Soif Wine Bar.
Bad Train Horn Update
I just heard back from Mayor Don Lane who adds that he lives 5 blocks from the railroad tracks and is VERY aware of the problem. There are some regulations affecting this whole thingie - take a look. The train operators are trying to work the wiggle room. You can...
Chinotto – the enlightened soda
If, like me, you're a fan of Fernet Branca.....or perhaps Campari (more likely), then you'll want to try Chinotto, a pungent and refreshing soda drink from the San Pellegrino folks. I tried some with lunch at Gabriella the other day and found this intriguing drink to...
Inside the Flame
A book of sensory adventure: The rituals, passions and discoveries of an engaged life.