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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?
I remember when the owner of Piranha had a restaurant at 801 State, I think it was called Rock's. It was a great spot to have a drink and meal and people watch. This is a great spot on State that would attract a simple breakfast with good coffee, lunch and dinner. Don't think it's a great late night spot.
With multiple candidates for mayor in Santa Barbara, can someone be elected with fewer than 50% of the votes? That seems 'undemocratic'. If currently so, ranked choice voting should be implemented. I seem to remember that Rowse was elected with less than 50% support.
Agreed!
Recently ate at Buellton Rudy’s. The blandness, the chipped plate, the wobbly tables with worn out booths- at least when the gal told us “cash only” she was smiling. One out of two plates wrong items. Used to love Montecito Street Rudy’s….
I thought we got rid of Ellen for good? Can someone please tell her Donald J Trump is still President for four more glorious years?
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A frozen to fried chain restaurant in the harbor would be excruciatingly devastating to the locals and inevitably result in another empty space while the vetting process starts all over again.
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It was an excruciating toss up during a 3 day catered round table at San Yisdro Ranch, where they ate caviar and foie gras paired with 1996 Salon an 1921Chateau D'yquem, respectively.
"Coral Casino Restaurant by Chef Thomas Keller" and "Chef Thomas Keller's Coral Casino Restaurant" were fiercely debated for two days straight, punches were thrown, With all the foie over 3 days, gout set in for several round table members and in the end a coin was flipped and we have our new restaurant name.
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Sad news about The Rochers at the Ranch House. My husband and I were fortunate enough to dine there a few months ago (and now wish we’d gone back sooner) and had one of the most exceptional dining experiences we’ve had in this area. We wish them all the best in future endeavors.
Damn, The corral casino marketing agency went all out… how do they come up with all that creativity???
“You’re” is the contraction for “you are”. “Your” is a modifier before a noun.
You’re a MAGA ignoramus.
Your eighth grade report card average must have been C-.
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So excited about Coyotes Market in Carp. Any chance you could also be a cheese monger? That seems to be the only thing missing in our wonderful town! Best of luck and see you in the spring!
I suspect a necessary upgrade of the Derfs space will be cost prohibitive. Should have let it be.
