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I think they were going for "The Most Interesting Man in the World Vibe" and in that respect, i think "he drinks espresso neat" hits the mark. It's not meant to be semantically correct.
Some of my other favorite lines from the Dos XX guy:
He lives vicariously through himself.
He once had an awkward moment, just to see how it feels.
His beard alone has experienced more than a lesser man’s entire body.
His shirts never wrinkle.
He is left-handed and right-handed
The police often question him just because they find him interesting.
His blood smells like cologne.
His hands feel like rich brown suede.
Cuba imports cigars from him.
Mosquitos refuse to bite him purely out of respect.
Meg, thank you for being pedantic. I loved the nuance and insight. Maybe you should consider writing a regular newsletter on topics like this?!! I would devour it!
Blue Oak Retreat looks really nice. Break ground in 2026 seems ambitious. Maybe being away from everything there won't be much for planning to be concerned with.
I noticed a lot of eaves and what looks like natural material construction. Maybe fire protection bunkers will be on site.
Thank you for your comment, Meg. I knew that sounded wrong and appreciate your clarification on the fine art of Italian coffee.
I second that. Very rude and condescending narcissistic jerk. Loved to talk only about himself. He didn't deserve the Ranch house.
"Use the right terminology." I agree with you!
Not to be pedantic, but:
"Air of classiness, not "heir."
"Cappuccino," not that Frankenword shown above. Cheers!
That would require a nightclub liquor license, which are limited in number, and they would need to shell out $300k+ to whoever possesses one and is willing to sell.
I’m glad to hear it! Had given up on Buellton years ago, but my guest requested it, so of course we went! California Tacos across the street has more options but more $$$.
We frequent Rudy's on Upper State. Consistently great food and wonderful staff. Have never paid in cash there.
I was an extra on the movie Seabiscuit and it was a hoot to be around a whole bunch of dressed up inflatables in the stands!
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And if it was intended to be a flip, but looks like a floops - is it a flop then?
If never intended to be a flip maybe just oops 😬
A floops is the listing of a property that was recently purchased, but unlike a flip, the goal is less about making a profit than getting out as whole as possible. (The reason for the listing—change of heart, divorce, relocation, health issues…—is irrelevant.) The word was coined after an agent got testy with me about using the term flip for a listing that wasn’t going to make money, and a reader suggested we call it a floops.
What is a Floop?
I'm going to be a little pedantic for giggles.
Clearly Beau is going for a vibe. As someone who worked in coffee for many years, it's uncommon for someone to say "espresso neat". The more common way a "gentleman of character" would order it is espresso solo, which is the Italian way to request it, but most people just ask for a single or double shot of espresso.
That said, anyone who has spent time with espresso knows you're doing a disservice to it if you're drinking it solo. When an espresso shot is "pulled", it comes with a layer of crema, which is from the oils of the bean and where most of the flavor is. Crema dissipates in less than a minute unless you bind it with something, like milk. If you don't do this, the oils quickly oxidize and the acids break down, which can make the shot go bitter, bland or even sour. Espresso is pulled at around 200 degrees so it's difficult to drink while it is still fresh.
So, if Beau wanted to really replicate what a "gentleman of character" would order, something along the lines of "he drinks his cappachinos bone dry" would be more appropriate. A dry cappachino has as little milk as possible, and is comprised mostly of milk foam. You mix your shot with the milk foam, preserving the shot but not diluting the espresso flavor too much. (it's also a pain to make but that's not really the point...or maybe it is).
All that said, it's clear they're making an homage to whisky neat, which they can't sell there.
The framing just irked me. If you're going for this heir of classiness, and referencing a very specific subculture, use the right terminology.
Perhaps you can volunteer for a one way flight on a super duper launch Christine ?
@Jefferson A. : Agreed! It would also be great if the City Council could provide ANY evidence where rent control has worked out well in ANY other city... Take a look at Tacoma, WA for example.
The chef/owner…. was an unorganized rude fibbing person… couldn’t even keep a staff and nothing he tried made sense…. he wanted Michelin star and couldn’t even make decisions that stuck …. sad for the original Ranch house
Leslie W from KC??
Agree 100%. Zooker's Meat and Seafood is great with custom orders and everything else. I have never once asked for something they couldn't get me, and fast. Sounds like the new place will focus on kitchenware/gifts as as well as meat, with differentiates it, and hopefully Zooker's will stay fish/meat focused.
Could just be me, but last time I looked, "gentlemen of character" were known to drink refined spirits as well --
It's 3 actually, hopefully fewer. And why do you have to inject politics into this?
Bubba Gump Shrimp at the harbor? Dense housing mandates? View blocking multi story condos for 2nd homes? Automobile parking in bike lanes? Does this city have a master plan? Does it look like high density Monaco where rents are unbearably high?
