View Full Version : First Swanking - January 28, 2007 - Pasadena
Not Afraid
01-04-2007, 04:39 PM
Chris' birthday (which is the 24th) is a great reason for a swaking. We're going to explore Pasadena and environs.
Planned Events:
Gamble House (http://www.gamblehouse.org/)
11:30 AM to buy tickets for Noon (or 12:20) tour
$10 per person
The Gamble House in Pasadena, California, is an outstanding example of American Arts and Crafts style architecture. The house and furnishings were designed by Charles and Henry Greene in 1908 for David and Mary Gamble of the Procter and Gamble Company.
This is the REAL Arts and Craft movement in California and the Grand Cal was inspired in many ways by this fantastic house. You must wear flat shoes to do the tour.
Norton Simon Museum (http://www.nortonsimon.org/)
Following Gamble House tour, approximately 2:00 or earlier until 6:00 closing
$8 per person
The Norton Simon Museum of Art at Pasadena holds one of the world's finest and most prestigious collections of art. Reflecting the extraordinary effort and vision of its founder, it stands as a tribute to Human Civilizations, the visual arts, and the nobility of individual accomplishment.
The permanent collections consist of Western and Asian art from a period spanning more than 2,000 years. European and American masterpieces including paintings, sculpture, works on paper and photography are complemented by stunning art works from India and Southeast Asia. The Museum holds an extensive print collection, which includes rare etchings by Rembrandt and Goya as well as a comprehensive collection of Picasso graphics. The collection also includes the Galka E. Scheyer Collection of works by the Blue Four artists: Feininger, Jawlensky, Kandinsky and Klee.
There is also an impressive collection of Modigliani and Degas as well as a fantastic sculpture garden. Oh, and some pretty sexy Indian sculpture.
Evening:
Drinks and dinner at a location TBA.
I hope you all can join us.
Due to the limitated number allowed on the Gamble House tour, please reply in poll if you will be attending and arrive promptly at 11:30.
katiesue
01-04-2007, 04:59 PM
I'm in, sound fabulous. Two more things I'll be able to check off my list of places I want to visit.
Ghoulish Delight
01-04-2007, 05:03 PM
Ooh, we can take a side trip to the gutter in which I met CP and later proposed.
NirvanaMan
01-04-2007, 05:21 PM
Solid
BarTopDancer
01-04-2007, 05:48 PM
I have a hockey game that day but I may be able to meet for dinner and drinks.
innerSpaceman
01-04-2007, 05:49 PM
I'm most interested in the gutter re-enactment of the proposal (followed perhaps after a few mojitos by a re-enactment of what those two do in the gutter).
Perhaps it's worth mentioning to the non-gutter fans that The Gamble House is more widely recognized as Doc Brown's house from the Back to the Future films.
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Bornieo: Fully Loaded
01-04-2007, 05:50 PM
I will dig up some swank from somewhere and join you folks! :)
Dexter
01-04-2007, 05:57 PM
I'll have to see if I can join in on one of the other swanking events this year. Gotta love full physical inventories.
Not Afraid
01-04-2007, 06:01 PM
Perhaps it's worth mentioned to the non-gutter fans that The Gamble House is more widely recognized as Doc Brown's house from the Back to the Future films.
It is also the house featured in the film Zathura.
BarTopDancer
01-04-2007, 06:02 PM
I'm most interested in the gutter re-enactment of the proposal (followed perhaps after a few mojitos by a re-enactment of what those two do in the gutter).
Would you just get your mind out of the gutter?
so mine can float by?
mousepod
01-04-2007, 06:12 PM
Looks like I'm going have to try and set up a job interview or neighborhood scope or something...
Not Afraid
01-04-2007, 06:13 PM
Hotel Swank is still available on those dates.
CoasterMatt
01-04-2007, 06:18 PM
I misread the title as "FIST Swanking"- What kind of site is this?!? :D
JWBear
01-04-2007, 07:44 PM
Bill and I are sooooooooo there!
Kevy Baby
01-04-2007, 07:54 PM
Evening:
Drinks and dinner at a location TBA.It's not too far to the Tam O' Shanter (http://www.lawrysonline.com/tamoshanter_gen_info.asp) in LA/Burbank (about 10 miles).
I misread the title as "FIST Swanking"- What kind of site is this?!? :DGiven who the OP is, it is a very real possibility (not because of content, but typography).
Even the calendar entry has a typo :D
Babette
01-04-2007, 09:30 PM
Sounds prefectly swanky! And birthday means...:babette:
Gemini Cricket
01-04-2007, 11:08 PM
Modigliani!
I'm so there.
:)
Oh. My. God!
They have one of my all-time favorite Modigliani paintings there. It's one of the Jeanne Hebuterne paintings. I'm so excited. I can't breathe right now.
Not Afraid
01-04-2007, 11:14 PM
(I put that mention in my listing just for you, GC.)
CoasterMatt
01-04-2007, 11:15 PM
I just got free tickets (and hotel room) for a Don Henley concert in Vegas on the 27th, so I don't think I'll be around for this super swank
Ghoulish Delight
01-04-2007, 11:25 PM
Modigliani!
I'm so there.Eh, I've got enough pictures of Lisa.
Eliza Hodgkins 1812
01-04-2007, 11:41 PM
I will try my best to join in the fun. I've always wanted to see the Gamble.
wendybeth
01-05-2007, 01:17 AM
It is also the house featured in the film Zathura.
Will The Astronaut be there? Is so, I am sooo in!:D
Nothing would give me greater pleasure than to join you to celebrate Chris' birthday. Instead, I'll be taking the sled dogs into town for more maple syrup or something equally Wisconsiny.
LSPoorEeyorick
01-05-2007, 08:08 AM
Tom and I would like to join up too, provided his horrible cold has finally passed (and has not passed on to me.)
Moonliner
01-05-2007, 08:16 AM
Damn. Bookkeeping noticed the 40-hours of leave they forgot to subtract for my summer vacation. It looks like I'll have to wait until October for a meet up.
Gemini Cricket
01-05-2007, 08:30 AM
Eh, I've got enough pictures of Lisa.
:D lol!
Snowflake
01-05-2007, 09:15 AM
Sadly, no is my answer.
:(
But I know the swankers ateending will have a great time!
Moonliner
01-05-2007, 10:55 AM
<Derail>
My first 2007 swanking is going to be a backyard Bar-B-Q
In DC. In January. With my Cherry trees blooming. :eek:
</Derail>
Bornieo: Fully Loaded
01-05-2007, 10:58 AM
Of course, in case anyone was interested, this day is also a big birthday gathering for another board at the park...
Motorboat Cruiser
01-05-2007, 12:57 PM
I think I have a gig booked on that day but am doing further checking to confirm it. I would love to visit the Gamble House, having only seen it from the outside. And Norton Simon is always a pleasure, not to mention the fact that Matthew has never been there.
We'll see what we can do. We are long overdue for a swanking.
lindyhop
01-05-2007, 10:06 PM
Something to look forward to that isn't work? Whee!
Kevy Baby
01-05-2007, 11:44 PM
Of course, in case anyone was interested, this day is also a big birthday gathering for another board at the park...MousePad?
Bornieo: Fully Loaded
01-06-2007, 12:33 AM
No, BeautyandtheBeastiality.com ;)
Gemini Cricket
01-06-2007, 12:35 AM
Of course, in case anyone was interested, this day is also a big birthday gathering for another board at the park...
Oof. That could be problematic for me... I will be assisting with that extravaganza. It's going to be quite a turnout.
lashbear
01-06-2007, 12:56 AM
Sorry, can't make it - take lots of pics for me. :D
blueerica
01-10-2007, 12:15 PM
I think... I should be back in time and will... be able... to go to this.
Wow.
Morrigoon
01-11-2007, 02:46 PM
Can't make it kids, gotta be at the "other" event.
Kevy Baby
01-11-2007, 06:11 PM
Can't make it kids, gotta be at the "other" event.There are no other events!
BarTopDancer
01-18-2007, 04:06 PM
I'm just bumping this up. Has there been any discussion/decision about dinner & drinks or a time ETA?
JWBear
01-18-2007, 06:01 PM
I'm just bumping this up. Has there been any discussion/decision about dinner & drinks or a time ETA?
Bill and I may not be able to go now - we may be packing..... :rolleyes:
Not Afraid
01-18-2007, 06:12 PM
Bill and I may not be able to go now - we may be packing..... :rolleyes:
You MUST take breaks!
Not Afraid
01-18-2007, 06:28 PM
I'm just bumping this up. Has there been any discussion/decision about dinner & drinks or a time ETA?
I think this place (http://www.lamascheraristorante.com/about.html) is in the top of the running.
http://www.lamascheraristorante.com/images/infoPhoto.jpg It is close to the Norton Simon and probably within walking distance (I need to check). Venetian/Tunesian food.
I'm thinking that the museum closes at 6 so dinner about 6:30.
innerSpaceman
01-18-2007, 09:09 PM
That's all well and fine ... but what about fresh sugar cane mojitos?!?
Kevy Baby
01-18-2007, 11:36 PM
Are you sure about that restaurant choice?
La Maschera
82 N. Fair Oaks Ave
Pasadena, CA 91103
Cuisine: Italian
Neighborhood: Pasadena
Price: $31 to $50
BarTopDancer
01-18-2007, 11:41 PM
^^ oh ouch :(
innerSpaceman
01-19-2007, 08:33 AM
Welcome to the world of, um, the last 20 years. It's a restaurant, not a greasy spoon joint.
Mojitos, on the other hand, cost under ten dollars a piece. And you might only need two to not mind that you didn't have dinner.
BarTopDancer
01-19-2007, 12:58 PM
Welcome to the world of, um, the last 20 years. It's a restaurant, not a greasy spoon joint.
Pleanty of decent restaurants do not run $30+ a person. If that's the birthday boys choice then that's his choice though.
Kevy Baby
01-19-2007, 01:07 PM
Welcome to the world of, um, the last 20 years. It's a restaurant, not a greasy spoon joint.Usually, when restaurant prices are listed like this, that is the average price for the entree. If that is correct in this case, that IS an expensive restaurant. There are lot of great restaurants to be had for much less than that.
ETA: Oohh... I did find this description: La Maschera Ristorante Editorial Review – by Martha Burr
In Short
Wood, leather, and mirrors lend Old-World Italian charm to this Pasadena spot. The luxe-gothic lounge features velvet chairs, settees and silk pillows, with Florentine iron lanterns casting dancing patterns on the violet-mocha-toned walls. A burnished wooden bar hosts a lively evening scene, with ambient music, elegant martinis and anextensive wine list. The more rustic dining room features a Tuscan-inspired menu including fresh fennel and steak salad, rolled eggplant with goat cheese, and wild mushroom gnocchi with tiger shrimp.
EATA: Here is there menu (http://www.lamascheraristorante.com/images/DinnerMenu.pdf). The prices aren't that bad. Most entrees are in the $15-$25 range (some higher, some lower).
Not Afraid
01-19-2007, 02:28 PM
Have you people lost all faith in me?
Oh, and we've DONE Mojitos. Time to find something new and wonderful.
There's a great, big, beautiful Pasadena.
LSPoorEeyorick
01-19-2007, 02:44 PM
OMG, OMG, we just tried something in Old Town that was FABOO! I think this group would love it.
Thaitalian is a fusion of, obviously, Italian and Thai cuisine. It was reasonably priced and one of the most delicious restaurants we've visited in the past year. For those afraid of trying new flavors, plain old Italian is available, too. (But if you don't try the fusion, you're missing out!)
Restaurant website here (http://www.thaitalian.com/), Calenderlive review here (http://www.calendarlive.com/dining/cl-fo-review2aug02,0,3067370.story).
blueerica
01-19-2007, 02:59 PM
Mmmm... sounds yummy, LSPE!
Not Afraid
01-19-2007, 03:39 PM
The other thing we were kicking around was the TibetNepal house (http://www.tibetnepalhouse.com/) in Old Town, but Chris chose the one I've made reservations at, so I'm letting the BD boy make the decision.
LSPoorEeyorick
01-19-2007, 03:58 PM
Wait... you made reservations already? Some of us are on a budget, lady! And, no offense, but who is "we"? There are several people coming to this shindig!
Not Afraid
01-19-2007, 04:24 PM
The "we" I was refering to is Chris and I. I thought I'd let him have a choice for once (since it is his BD).
But, he's pretty flexible, as am I.
And, of course I made a reservation. We can't just drop into a restaurant with a group of 10 - 15. We're only a week out. But, reservations can be changed.
The entrees at the place Chris chose are in the same range as the last Pasadena Swanking (the Mojito place ISM keeps mentioning). It didn't seem like it was out of our "traditional" range.
LSPoorEeyorick
01-19-2007, 05:05 PM
So everyone else is in the loop on our discussion-- I didn't remember that the swanking involved a LoTter birthday! Of course the birthday boy should select. And we'll budget accordingly. (Expect a swanking to involve Ethiopian food on March 10, though!)
€uroMeinke
01-19-2007, 08:32 PM
Mmmmmm, Ethiopian food - I haven't had that in a long time...
La Maschera sounded kind of swanky and had the distinct advantage of being walking distance from the Norton Simon, so potentially less trouble for us all to find multiple parking spaces (and fees). However, I'm flexible - I know there are a ton of restaurants in Pasadena, so if this one's too extravagant, or you know of other swanky digs that can accommodate a group our size, I'm open to suggestions - but I think we need to make arrangements soon.
Also, while this swanking corresponds with my birthday, the best present I could have is spending a day with a bunch of hepcats like yourselves, sharing an indulgence in art, conversation, and food. In other words no presents please, I'd rather you try that other appetizer, dessert, or cocktail instead.
innerSpaceman
01-19-2007, 10:20 PM
As one who must find some way to trim my restaurant budget for the year, I'm not averse to avoiding expensivish meals. But a birthday swanking is not one of those occassions, and I really don't consider La Machera's prices to catapult them into the realm of expensive restaurants (but perhaps that's part of my problem).
In any event, alas, I can never participate in anything that has a fusion with Thai food or anything served in restaurants that also prepare Thai food. Health concerns and all.
But don't get me wrong. I like to try new things. (hehe, I'm only bemoaning the mojitos because it's been more than a year since I had a decent one). And I am also not averse to less expensive dining on many subsquent swankings.
Babette
01-19-2007, 10:28 PM
In any event, alas, I can never participate in anything that has a fusion with Thai food or anything served in restaurants that also prepare Thai food. Health concerns and all.Aw, nuts!
Kevy Baby
01-20-2007, 09:49 AM
We could post another poll for La Machera or we could go with the bierthday boy's preference. Speaking for myself, I think that La Machera is very affordable (since the entrees are NOT $31-$50 each - see the menu I posted in a previous post) - but I don't know if it is okay for everyone. The fact that it is so close to Norton Simon is a bonus. And it sounds like a tres swank place.
LSPoorEeyorick
01-20-2007, 10:23 AM
We're good with it, especially knowing the entrees are not $50. (We're actually less good with the Tibetan food; nothing on the menu for Tom's health issues.) Bring the swank.
Kevy Baby
01-20-2007, 11:19 AM
But, he's pretty flexible, as am I.As is evidenced by this photo of you from a couple years back...
http://danny.oz.au/travel/mongolia/p/57046226-mongolian-contortionist.jpg
BarTopDancer
01-20-2007, 11:59 AM
The prices are much better than I was thinking. Since it's easier to subtract from reservations then to add, please count me + 1. I have a early hockey game (counting me out from the earlier event) and I am moving the next weekend so I need to make sure I have everything taken care of.
Bornieo: Fully Loaded
01-20-2007, 12:45 PM
I'm in for whatever...
alphabassettgrrl
01-20-2007, 09:03 PM
::sigh:: I will be working instead of playing with cool people. Have fun for me!
lindyhop
01-21-2007, 03:08 PM
I just noticed that discussions for dinner have been underway. I won't be there for dinner because I have my Balboa class at 6:30 (in the Pasadena area fortunately). All swank and no dance makes lindyhop a dull girl. Or something.
Kevy Baby
01-21-2007, 11:22 PM
You'll never be a boring person Lindy :)
katiesue
01-22-2007, 11:27 AM
I'm out for dinner as well, have to pick up the kid by 5ish.
NirvanaMan
01-22-2007, 12:54 PM
Place looks pretty tasty...I'm in like flint.
innerSpaceman
01-24-2007, 10:01 PM
This is Sunday, right?
Not Afraid
01-25-2007, 12:31 AM
Yes, THIS Sunday.
Kevy Baby
01-26-2007, 05:39 PM
Any suggestions on the best place to park all day for this?
And did we want to make rezzies at La Maschera? I do not know what the final restaurant head count is.
Susan and I will be there!
blueerica
01-26-2007, 06:56 PM
I may or may not be able to go - for some reason I thought it was on Saturday - and I have a lot going on for Sunday :( (And Saturday, I wasn't sure I'd be able to go at all...)
If things change, I'll let someone know.
innerSpaceman
01-26-2007, 07:02 PM
Ditto me. I'm less sick today than I was yesterday ... but the rate of improvement would have to increase dramatically.
(which I'm not ruling out by any means)
innerSpaceman
01-27-2007, 12:22 PM
Any suggestions on the best place to park all day for this?
Hmmm, the Norton Simon may be slightly longer than comfy walking distance from the Gamble House. I have no idea where to park for the museum, but there's decent street parking around the Gamble House, perhaps spaces that allow all-day parking.
From the 134 Freeway heading east, exit at Orange Grove Blvd, and make a left onto Orange Grove at the bottom of the ramp. Head under the freeway, and Gamble House will be less than a quarter mile on your left. It's on a section of perpenticular road called Westmoreland Place, just off and running along Orange Grove. If there's no more spots on Westmoreland, there's often good parking on Arroyo Terrance, which is a left off of Orange Grove immediately south of where Westmoreland starts (if that makes any sense).
Not Afraid
01-27-2007, 01:02 PM
Chris' birthday (which is the 24th) is a great reason for a swaking. We're going to explore Pasadena and environs.
Planned Events:
Gamble House (http://www.gamblehouse.org/)
11:30 AM to buy tickets for Noon (or 12:20) tour
$10 per person
This is the REAL Arts and Craft movement in California and the Grand Cal was inspired in many ways by this fantastic house. You must wear flat shoes to do the tour.
Norton Simon Museum (http://www.nortonsimon.org/)
Following Gamble House tour, approximately 2:00 or earlier until 6:00 closing
$8 per person
There is also an impressive collection of Modigliani and Degas as well as a fantastic sculpture garden. Oh, and some pretty sexy Indian sculpture.
Due to the limitated number allowed on the Gamble House tour, please reply in poll if you will be attending and arrive promptly at 11:30.
Parking for the Gamble House is on the street but arriving at 11:30 should assure plenty of parking.
The Norton Simon has it's own free lot.
The Restaurant is about 4 blocks from the museum. We have reservations for 6:30. I will call to confirm after we get a better head count (ie: from the museum.)
Please use the web site for directions to GAMBLE HOUSE. I will provide directions from there.
Kevy Baby
01-29-2007, 12:24 AM
DAMNIT!!!
I had a fairly lengthy post recapping the day and I just lost it. F**k it - I'm going to bed.
Oh, and Mojitos are freakin' awesome!
Bornieo: Fully Loaded
01-29-2007, 12:29 AM
Thanks NA for organizing this!
I had a fantastic time! Thanks for letting me tag along!
Thanks KevyBaby for the Mojitos! They were fab!
Dinner was a scream!
Reminder: Red Heads - May 1 - My birthday. ;)
Not Afraid
01-29-2007, 12:31 AM
God, you people are fun to hang out with!
€uroMeinke
01-29-2007, 12:44 AM
A great day indeed - thanks everyone who came and played with us. Now I must learn to play my Bongos.
Cheers!
blueerica
01-29-2007, 01:46 AM
I am bummed I couldn't make it today - I just had a lot of stuff going on for Sunday. I moved some of it, but sadly, I could not move all of it. I will have to swanktify myself with at some point in the very near future. My very life may depend on it.
JWBear
01-29-2007, 09:43 AM
I don't think I want to know how much fun you all had without me... :(
BarTopDancer
01-29-2007, 09:44 AM
So sorry I missed this. My move was a frelling disaster.
Glad to hear it was a swanktastic time!
NirvanaMan
01-29-2007, 10:06 AM
That was a very nice day indeed. I enjoyed shopping for homes and have glad to have settled on that nice humble home on the corner as my next abode.
Marc - Redheads - I will try to remember for May.
Kev - Thanks for them tasty Mojitos!
Ghoulish Delight
01-29-2007, 10:13 AM
The curse of the Mojito has been broken! Verily!
Well kiss my grits, Tulip Magnolia/Saucer Magnolia (http://www.paghat.com/tuliptree.html).
I'm from the south.
NirvanaMan
01-29-2007, 10:20 AM
Ah yes, and that is the magnolia tree I had in my front yard growing up.
Trust me, I'm from the North.
Snowflake
01-29-2007, 10:26 AM
Well, I'm sure it was a great start to the year of swanking.
Let's here all about it and another tip of the beret to our fearless leader €.
:)
Cadaverous Pallor
01-29-2007, 11:03 AM
Our varied pics are here. (http://www.jenniegreg.com/Gallery/main.php?cmd=album&var1=Pasadena+-+Jan+2007%2F&var2=0)
What a swanking! :D
katiesue
01-29-2007, 11:13 AM
Great photos. I forgot my camera - oops.
Had so much fun, now I need to go back and actually walk through the Norton-Simon.
Brigitte
01-29-2007, 11:20 AM
Wonderful photos, wish we lived closer, I'd love to visit. I just love all that brickwork, it's just amazing!
Ghoulish Delight
01-29-2007, 11:28 AM
Man, our camera really does well with overcast skies.
mousepod
01-29-2007, 11:28 AM
As always, the jenniegreg galleries are among the most beautiful on the web. It looks like you all had a wonderful day. When I think of my afternoon sitting alone watching Bambi II, I realize how much we need to get down there for some serious swanking.
Bornieo: Fully Loaded
01-29-2007, 11:30 AM
Marc - Redheads - I will try to remember for May.
YAY!!:snap:
Thanks for the pics CP!
Motorboat Cruiser
01-29-2007, 12:36 PM
It was really painful to miss this trip. Haven't been to NS for about 5 years. I've only seen the Gamble House from the outside. And to top it off, I haven't had a mojito since Sac was in town.
Not to mention that I miss seeing all of you.
I love the fact that I'm very busy musically but I must say that it can also royally suck when opportunities like this are missed.
Glad you all had fun though and thanks for sharing the pics! :)
Not Afraid
01-29-2007, 12:44 PM
My pics. (http://web.mac.com/lisacone/iWeb/Site/January%20Swanking.html)
Strangler Lewis
01-29-2007, 12:48 PM
That place has some serious stones.
Ghoulish Delight
01-29-2007, 12:49 PM
Mmm, dessert.
JWBear
01-29-2007, 12:49 PM
I want to put a curse on my landlady. Because of her, I missed this swanking; and I really REALLY wanted to go! I'm so bummed....
Bornieo: Fully Loaded
01-29-2007, 12:51 PM
Great pics NA! Gotta love that boobie Moose! :evil:
wendybeth
01-29-2007, 01:21 PM
What a cool place! Looks like a great time was had by all.:cheers:
Not Afraid
01-29-2007, 01:50 PM
Short recap of the day:
We met at the Gamble House is Pasadena. Our group pretty much needed it's own tour slot, so we were scheduled for 1:00. We had some time to kill, so I bought a copy of the self-guided neighborhood tour in the bookstore and we went off to see some other magnificient houses in the area. We discovered quite a few houses that would be just PERFECT to the LoT Commune!
We met our guide at the Gamble House at 1:00 for our tour. Our guide was incredibly informed, articulate and had a lovely English accent that enthralled all of us. I was not aware that the architects were involved in EVERY aspect of the house from overall layout to specific interior design including stained glass, furniture design and wood carving designs. The effect was one of incredible unity and we are very lucky to have most of the house preserved as it was originally intended.
Off to the Norton Simon Museum for a look at this fantastic collection. The Norton Simon has something for everyone. It is really an incredible collection of art from early Renaissance through the 20th Century including a wonderful collection of photography which was on exhibition on the lower level. I have been to the NS on many occasions but the photography was all new to me, and I loved seeing their growing collection.
We all reached a state of "doneness" at about the same time and decided to head over to La Maschera for cocktails before dinner. We discovered that Xiomara, a location of a past swanking and the home of the BEST mojitos, was around the corner from La Maschera, so we headed over there for our pre-dinner Mojitos. (8 mojitos and one Faux-hito please.)
We stumbled (well Gus Gus did) back to the restaurant for our 6"30 ressie. Our waiter was charmingly French (El-las-keen Al-e-bot) and we were the only party in the reataurant at that time, so we got to have some extended fun. The menu offers a lot of really unique and delicious combinations of food, wine, cheese, sausage, and appetizers all Italian in flavor with a Tunisian twist. I ordered the Wild Boar & Harissa Ravioli with Organic Lentils and Lima Bean Broth. WOW! It was an amazing combination of flavors and textures, beautifully presented and absoultely delicious.
After dinner, we shared Chocolate Mousse and Tiramisu and relaxed around our table satisfied and happy.
€uroMeinke
01-30-2007, 12:39 AM
Okay, my pics are up here (http://photos.xenarchy.com/thumbnails.php?album=52)
wendybeth
01-30-2007, 12:51 AM
Cool, cool place. I'll have to read up on it- I am fascinated by the history of these sorts of homes. Ty!
Snowflake
01-30-2007, 08:05 AM
Great photos! Another one here sorry to have missed the swanking, look slike a great time had by all.:snap:
Ghoulish Delight
01-30-2007, 11:48 AM
Okay, my pics are up here (http://photos.xenarchy.com/thumbnails.php?album=52)
Nice mangos.
Babette
01-30-2007, 06:39 PM
Sunday was a beautiful day with perfect weather for wandering outdoors and touring indoors. Warm sun with clouds rolling by just in time to stay cool. Gorgeous day! I really enjoyed the Gamble House and surrounding neighborhood. I, too, did not realize the detail and craftsmanship for the interior and the Green brothers' hands-on involvement. Maybe I can afford a stucko house with an arts & crafts view?
That was my first time at the Norton Simon (as far as I can remember). I enjoyed the 20th Century wing and a few pieces in the other wings. A nice overall collection, but I was not blown away by anything. The Budda atrium and decor was beautiful.
While driving around the block looking for parking for dinner, NM found the mojito place. We had been told all this time it was way too far across town. You could have literally drilled a hole through the back Xiomara wall and see La Maschera behind it! Gracias Señor Kevy para los mojitos. (Sorry iSm! We will have to make a special trip some time just for you. Any consolation I am home sick from work today.)
It was a swanky day and good times were had by all. BTW - I don't like chocolate. ;)
innerSpaceman
01-30-2007, 07:27 PM
I'm sure I missed the pleasure of your, everyone's, company for a few more hours than I did the mojitos. I'm thrilled that the sacred mojito bar was a spit's throw away ... and even more happy that Kevy got stuck with the bill. :p
Kevy Baby
02-06-2007, 11:50 PM
I FINALLY got my pictures posted here (http://homepage.mac.com/kelder/PhotoAlbum10.html).
Not Afraid
02-06-2007, 11:55 PM
That was a fun read. Great captions!
Bornieo: Fully Loaded
02-07-2007, 12:08 AM
Thanks Kevy. Group shot was great.
I've got pics stil. Sometime next week. ;)
RStar
02-07-2007, 05:50 PM
Mmm, dessert.
I could tell, your toung was hanging out! :D
Bornieo: Fully Loaded
03-15-2007, 02:08 PM
Ok, more than a month later, here are some shots from the day!
http://blog.myspace.com/40909299
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