Albany's wildlife and waterfront Nov 26, 2008
Riverfront BBQ. Across from Riverfront Park, the spacious former warehouse is where cue fans come for pork sandwiches and platters, ribs, chicken, Brunswick stew and other staples of the barbecuing arts. 105 W. Broad Ave., 229-888-4647. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
How to host Thanksgiving on a budget Nov 26, 2008
If you want to make everything look cohesive, go for an all-white table setting with white plates and platters. Borrowing hint: Hit up friends and family who are heading out of town. (CNN)
ArtWalk: best little intercontinental party in the world Nov 26, 2008
Earth and Fire Imports came from Terlingua, and rug vendors arrived from Turkey this year, plus patrons from Austria buying paintings and blown glass platters. Folks, we re intercontinental. (Alpine Avalanche, TX)
• What you need to entertain during the holidays Nov 26, 2008
Stock up on platters after the season when they typically go on sale, Dominick says. "An interesting serving piece can make even a frozen dessert look really special." Gage recommends having at least one platter to serve cheese on. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
10 cocktail hotspots Nov 25, 2008
Nibble on: Tasty complimentary snacks accompany your drinks, while a comprehensive menu includes fresh oysters done three ways and appetising platters perfect for sharing ... Nibble on: Complimentary snacks including spicy nuts and biltong are served on silver platters. (iAfrica.com)
Looking through the glass: Micheal Nourot Nov 23, 2008
"For the pope job, we made Communion platters, pitchers and goblets," Nourot said, holding up a delicate white plate swirled with clear glass that held the wafers. "We also had to make a special plate for his hat to rest on," he said. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Free and cheap in Frankfurt Nov 22, 2008
For a hearty dinner, go to Klosterhof at Weissfrauensstrasse 3, which serves heaping platters of Bratkartoffeln with Woodcutter s Steak or hash browns called Roesti, piled with cheese and tomato, all for euro10-12 ($13-15). NEIGHBORHOODS: Directly out of the main train station is certainly the most colorful neighborhood in the city. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Bacchanalia! Revel like a true Greek Nov 21, 2008
The Silverbow will be providing edibles of the Mediterranean flavor, including delectable dishes such as hummus platters, spanakopita, lamb kebobs, roasted vegetables and baklava to top it all off. Beer and wine will be served at a no-host bar. (Juneau Empire)
Toshiba Introduces Half-Terabyte 2.5-inch Hard Disk Drive With Ultra-Quiet Acoustics and Enhanced Durability Nov 19, 2008
Product Specifications Model Number MKxx55GSX Series Maximum Capacity (Formatted) 500/400/320/250/160/120GB(1) Number of platters 2/2/2/1/1/1 Areal density Up to 371. 9Gb/in(2) (max) Media transfer rate Up to 952. (PR Newswire)
Bringing fall indoors Nov 19, 2008
"I love to use canisters, bowls, vases, dishes and platters that the homeowner may already have and fill them with mini-pumpkins or fall candy, such as colorful candy corn or festively wrapped chocolates.". While many stores have already made way for Christmas decorations, some stores such as Michaels are offering deep discounts of faux fall foliage. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
Finding bargains for the home: They can be inexpensive and still perfect Nov 19, 2008
Bomba also shops at T.J. Maxx and Tuesday Morning for serving platters for housewarming gifts and her own home ... Great for: Area rugs, bed linens, serving platters and trays. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
Twists on Thanksgiving Nov 19, 2008
With all but fresh vegetable platters, the turkey and gravy out of your way, there will be less stress (and much less fuss) on the big day, leaving the cook free to sip a glass of wine while socializing with guests. Regardless of your Thanksgiving menu, be whimsical in your table settings. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Ray & Lou's Nov 18, 2008
If you feel like sharing, in true steakhouse-style, you'll find three different kinds of mixed platters. Desserts are handwritten on a backlit perspex box. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Bring Out the Silver and Add Class to Your Party Nov 16, 2008
The silver bowls, platters, serviceware and flatware are probably sitting in the china cabinet becoming tarnished because who has time to polish silver. And no one actually uses them, do they. (Fairfax Chronicle, VA)
Steve Cahalan: Third area Jimmy John's will open Wednesday Nov 16, 2008
With the move to her own space, Schumaker has expanded her offerings to include meat and cheese platers, antipasto platters and fruit platters; balloons and balloon bouquets; candy bouquets and greeting cards. Store hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
More of this story Nov 15, 2008
Located in a high-ceilinged, strong soundtracked corner pocket of the Biscuit Company Lofts, chef Greg Bernhardt - who has worked at Grace, Vida and Le Dome - has built a brawny brasserie menu with the likes of charcuterie platters, steak frites and duck confit. He says of those choices, and of any Thanksgiving menu, "I'm a man of the classics.". (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Pumpkins, gourds and wreaths add a splash of autumnal color to your decor Nov 13, 2008
"I love to use canisters, bowls, vases, dishes and platters that the homeowner may already have and fill them with mini-pumpkins or fall candy, such as colorful candy corn or festively wrapped chocolates."While many stores have already made way for Christmas decorations, some stores such as Michaels are offering deep discounts of faux fall foliage. A $40 wreath was marked down to $15 and a small tabletop arrangement cost $11. (Fresno Bee)
What chefs make for Thanksgiving Nov 13, 2008
We think of tables, chairs, serving platters, timing and conversation ... There will be bowls of winter squash soup and platters of Pennsylvania seasonal vegetables -- smashed Chippewa potatoes, glazed root vegetables with local maple syrup glaze and braised brussels sprouts with Bardine's Country Smokehouse bacon and Schramm's Farm apple cider. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
The Bargain Hunter's guide to holiday shopping Nov 13, 2008
Portuguese ceramic chargers and serving platters from the Versailles and Valmont line will be $18 to $40. Select stemware from La Rochere will be featured in boxed sets of six for $26. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Johnny Angels a classic treat Nov 13, 2008
There's also a collection of three-egg omelets and combo platters, with most priced under $8. Breakfast is served until 11 a.m. Monday through Friday and until noon on Saturday and Sunday. (Florida Times-Union)
Chaser keeps Kez off streets Nov 11, 2008
With large platters by artist Wendy Sharpe, Mombassa and Done up for auction this year, organisers expect to break that record. "Some of their large canvases go for $40,000 to $50,000," said organiser Bernadette Mansfield, "so there are bargains to be had.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
For Iraqi city, much uncertainty lies ahead Nov 10, 2008
Then came the announcement that dinner was ready, and Iraqis and Americans dug into rice, lamb and chicken served on communal platters, ending any discussion of firing the sheik s clansmen. Getchell, 42, is a large man, but his military bearing is undercut by an Arab habit he s adopted: fingering a string of worry beads. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
AP IMPACT: After US Goes, Iraqi City Faces Vacuum Nov 10, 2008
Then came the announcement that dinner was ready, and Iraqis and Americans dug into rice, lamb and chicken served on communal platters, ending any discussion of firing the sheik's clansmen. . (CBS News -- World)
Ditching Kitsch For Chic Nov 9, 2008
Miss Pearl's is also the perfect place for seafood platters ($19-$49) with clams, oysters and extra-large peel-and-eat shrimp. However, some dishes that have been revived should go the way of the floppy disk, particularly the chipotle orange angry pork tenderloin ($21), where the fight between spicy black beans, coconut rice, citrus and gungo beans finishes in a draw. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
15 hot Indian restaurants Nov 6, 2008
The place looks as if it was furnished by the Indian Restaurant Prop Department: hanging sequined fabric, tourist board posters of home and lots of artificial flowers but the karahi dishes, vegetable platters, assorted vindaloos and curries, as well as outstanding tandoori keep you focused on the food. Don't go home yet. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
How to Host a Cocktail Party Nov 6, 2008
Create simple but elegant platters including cheese, crackers and meats from the countries you choose and place them around your party area. Chose both red and white wines and place them adjacent to the platters ... Create Elegant Platters and Food Presentations for Your Cocktail Party. (Suite101.com)
One of the greatest chefs you've never heard of Nov 6, 2008
"A fine meal doesn't have to be elaborate. And a dinner party doesn't have to be exhausting," says Mr. Tanis, who suggests that every menu be served on platters. "There's an abundance and a generosity about platters. You bring them to the table and you share. It has to be passed from person to person and that makes everyone part of the process. "Most people try to do too much or do things that are too complicated. (Globe and Mail)
Tone-deaf Soul Men aint got the beat Nov 5, 2008
Stay home with some Platters and P-Funk CDs and spare yourself this musical mishegas. 2008 msnbc. (MSNBC -- News)
Home computing Nov 4, 2008
Combined with this will be a broader move to solid-state hard drives that use memory chips to replace the whirring platters familiar today. The combination could mean a boost to I/O speed of at least 100 times and perhaps much more. (BBC News -- Technology)
John McCain: Message of the day Nov 4, 2008
Along the way, there were Cheerios for breakfast, a Philly cheesesteak for lunch, and nibbles from cheese and fruit platters before unwinding by watching ESPN. He and his wife Cindy turned in about 10. 30pm. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Her keen eye built dollhouse collection Nov 3, 2008
So, the auction includes whole tray lots of miniature toilets and sinks, cast-iron stoves, crystal chandeliers, German tin kitchens, upright and grand pianos, cloisonne vases, pots and pans, Jell-O molds, tea sets, cuckoo clocks, mantel clocks, lacquered Japanese bowls, Limoges platters and books. Dr. Clack met her Australian husband, Lindsay, in Scotland at a Thanksgiving dinner. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Staying Home Nov 3, 2008
Those old ornaments, the carefully polished candlesticks, the turkey-shaped platters on the sideboard won't be hokey this year. This year, they'll make family and guests know they've come home for the holidays. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Alaska fish may set off geopolitical dispute Nov 2, 2008
This flow of white flesh was then frozen in blocks and stacked in containers on freighters, destined to be breaded and fried at US fast-food restaurants or shipped to Europe for fish-and-chips platters or to Japan for surimi, the fake crab at the heart of California rolls in sushi bars. At a fueling dock nearby, Steve Olsen, captain of a stern trawler, pored over the GPS tracks of his trawls in recent years. (Boston Globe)
Entertain in style! Oct 31, 2008
The days of platters of reheated sausage rolls and cocktail sausages are thankfully over (unless, of course, youre hosting a '70s theme party) ... Ostrich kebabs come dressed with a coriander-infused soya dipping sauce; single spoons of locally harvested oysters are presented on platters, ready to be chased with a shot of flavoured vodka. (iAfrica.com)
EXCERPT: Read a snippet from 'Where Sex Meets Addiction' Oct 30, 2008
My mother had spent months planning the afternoon of the wedding, and in spite of her own ambivalence about having a daughter who was getting married for the third time, she had pulled out all the stops: there was a creamy canvas tent behind us between the walnut tree and the house, a small dance floor, platters of poached shrimp, and a gleaming, many-tiered white wedding cake decorated with garlands of flowers and a miniature marzipan bride and groom. Three hundred friends and relatives had... (USA Today -- Life)
Supporter of students to get honorary degree from Bar-Ilan University (4) Oct 29, 2008
A renowned cook, Aliki s Shabbat dinners often include 25-30 guests who enjoy many homemade delicacies including her challah, rosemary chicken and platters of crisp kishka. With a nod to her Greek ancestry, her honey-soaked baklava is almost legendary, say her friends and family. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Photo Gallery Oct 28, 2008
Music Department Director Alex Perez said that the show is for all ages and that beverages, cheese platters, and '80s candy will be available for guests. In a separate room, there will be video games from the decade. (West New York Reporter, NJ)
Killer schedule takes toll on McCain Oct 28, 2008
Along the way, there were Cheerios for breakfast, a Philly cheesesteak for lunch, and nibbles from cheese and fruit platters before unwinding by watching ESPN.. The demanding schedule may help explain why, at the end of a typical long day on the road to the White House, McCain, 72, stumbled verbally during his final public appearance. (India Times, India)
Small Biz: Restaurateur blends multiple skills Oct 26, 2008
Weinstein's mother prepared all the food and punch, put out hand-made decorations and party favors and arranged all of it on trays and platters on the tables. "And I suppose subconsciously, I was taking it all in, watching the master perform her miracles," Weinstein said. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Culinary Team British Columbia win Gold - Place third in the world at Culinary Olympics Oct 25, 2008
Competing on the third day of competition, the Team prepared a full display table of cold foods including canap;s, appetizers, buffet platters, vegetarian items, main courses, desserts and pastries. The theme of their table display - "Alice in Wonderland"- drew accolades from the viewing public. (Canada Newswire)
Bargain Bite Oct 24, 2008
Pasta arrives on huge platters and prices top off at $12. 75 for linguine with shrimp and a creamy chipotle sauce that gets hotter with each bite, yet isn't overwhelming. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Michele Bachmann's rival reaps benefits of her 'Hardball' comments Oct 23, 2008
People who said they couldn't afford to give cash have been dropping off food for Tinklenberg and the staff -- platters of apple strudel, pots of chicken noodle soup, paper bags stuffed with oatmeal cookies. Now, Tinklenberg said, the campaign is trying to find ways to spend so much money in so little time, so he can get out his message on ways to attract jobs, improve public infrastructure and expand public transportation options. (Los Angeles Times)
Hotels have gone to the dogs and cats, and ... Oct 23, 2008
Consequently, guests missing their own pets are surrounded by a variety of pooches snacking on bacon and other buffet tidbits served tableside on special pet platters. Smalley donates $1 from every breakfast to Greyhound Pets of America, an organization that helps find permanent homes for greyhounds that have been retired from the race tracks in Tijuana. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Cheap decor tips Oct 23, 2008
You can find cake platters and domes at local thrift shops. We used a weathered bird bath from the yard as our cake table. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
A walk on the moon, in Turkey Oct 22, 2008
Patrons sit on cushions on the floor and gorge themselves on endless platters of dolmas, mousakka and other Greek favorites. A La Turca in Goreme (0384 271 2882) serves large portions of traditional Anatolian cuisine. (CNN -- Travel)
Mortgage bankers commiserate at Moscone Oct 21, 2008
Party like it's 1929: Platters of hors d'oeuvres were constantly at hand. Wine flowed. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Art uncorks evenings of seeing, savoring, spending Oct 19, 2008
Sandwiches and barbecue platters $8. 99-$15. (Boston Globe)
Put some boo in your food Oct 18, 2008
Use black, orange or green plates, or silver platters atop a nest of fake cobwebs for a fun look. - Label all your food and beverages so everyone gets the joke. (AZCentral -- Home)
Butoh workshop Oct 17, 2008
Joe Hamilton addresses the balancing act of give and take, need and greed, in a show of five large plywood mosaic panels created from found and shaped objects ranging from action figures and fish platters to painted wood squares and driftwood. Using circles to represent the idea of giving (i. (Anchorage Daily News)
Chew on this: It's cool to devour bacon Oct 17, 2008
17 platters of stuff. 109 buttermilk pancakes. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Warehouses gear up for holiday sales Oct 16, 2008
Highlights: Dinner plates, salad plates, pasta/soup bowls and mugs at $7 to $25; large platters and serving bowls at $29 to $155; vases and planters at $49 to $225; wall-hanging plates and decorative tiles at $25 to $350; and accessories such as dipping bowls, utensil holders, wine coolers, biscotti jars at $6 to $89. Ninety-five percent of the inventory is first quality, 4 percent is discontinued or seconds and about 1 percent is samples. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Books: Book review: 'The Development' and 'The Legal Limit' Oct 13, 2008
Barth starts in the conditional place of invention, but segues into a witty, characterrich contemporary naturalism: "A suitably toga'd pianist tinkled away at the grand piano in one corner of the multi-couched and cocktail-tabled room; out on the lanai a laureled bartender filled glasses while a mini-toga'd, similarly wreathed young woman moved among the guests with platters of hors d'uvres.". The festive prose is in fact a kind of enticement, even a trap, because the telling will lead... (International Herald Tribune)
* The dark side of Dubai is shimmering through Oct 10, 2008
Theres a group of expats and were given dates and water, and then platters of home-cooked food are brought while young Emiratis tell us about their culture. Its fascinating: theyre so friendly, and articulate and welcoming. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
An escape artist in Hong Kong Oct 7, 2008
By the time we headed back at 3 p.m., we were ready for beer in quantities and platters of seafood, noodles and beef at Yau Ley, a laid-back outdoor restaurant at the edge of the sea. At the next table were two expatriate families, fresh off their yachts, lolling away a Sunday afternoon, while their kids frolicked on the beach beyond. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Mixed heritage on song Oct 4, 2008
He shows us to a table, then joins a large party of people on a long table topped with platters of prawns, rice and marrow bones. Confused. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Travel Postcard: Bar-hopping in Mumbai Oct 4, 2008
Its popular bar becomes an international buffet of salads and starters, meat and cheese platters and rich desserts. Included in the price is a freshly cooked entree and all the alcohol you can drink. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Lenovo ThinkPad X200: Business Friendly Oct 4, 2008
You can equip the X200 with an 80GB, 160GB, or 320GB hard drive; a 200GB, 7,200-rpm drive with Full Disk Encryption; or a 64GB solid-state drive (SSD) that uses indestructible flash memory instead of spinning platters. If you've ever had a traditional hard drive die on you, the allure of an SSD is obvious. (Datamation)
HOLIDAY BAZAARS Oct 3, 2008
Browse plates, cups, bowl, platters, vases, butter dishes and other useful objects of art by local artists. Free. (Anchorage Daily News)
A TV-wine guide Sep 25, 2008
Usually between $12 and $18, and almost always distinguished by a tight acid grip, it's considered a classic match for cured-meat platters. That helps to explain its harmony here. (Globe and Mail)
Bring Out the Silver and Add Class to Your Party Sep 24, 2008
The silver bowls, platters, serviceware and flatware are probably sitting in the china cabinet becoming tarnished because who has time to polish silver. And no one actually uses them, do they. (Pekin Times, IL)
Fate of Vineyard icon up for vote Sep 23, 2008
The menu, which features lots of seafood - quahog chowder, steamed lobsters, fish platters - offers full meals averaging $45 and takeout fare about half that price. Most patrons - carpenters and celebrities alike - line up at the simple take-out window in the rear, with a well-worn menu nailed to it. (Boston Globe)
Tots doing trade Sep 20, 2008
Once you find yourself in the right place, chances are you will walk away hours later feeling utterly guilty for having wolfed down platters of great Khmer food for less than US$2 (RM7). Some find it necessary to shell out a few more dollars for some very decent Angkor beers and Tomb Raider cocktails. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Ramadan styles Sep 20, 2008
We were invited to an ornate tent and sat on cushions, and huge platters and bowls were brought in. There was a whole goat, chickens and various vegetarian dishes. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
New team, same old crafty FavreRecord-setting Brett Favre wows even his opponents with improvised heroics, confounding maneuvers Sep 19, 2008
IT DOESN"T WORK FOR US! I would rather "chance" a big play happening and them maybe scoring... than having Cutler sit back there and just carve us up like he is the second coming of Marino and for sure scoring. Bend don't break only works if you DON'T BREAK. Bend and bust open isn't happening... so try some different thinking Teddy. goltgo September 18, 2008 at 9:23 a.m. 1 of 2 people found this comment useful. someone had mentioned that this team might start to resemble the 80's charger teams... (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
* RESTAURANT REVIEW: Erh Liang Barbecue (LN) Sep 19, 2008
Our table was soon covered with platters of beef, chicken, pork and intestines, each of which was large enough to be shared by at least four people. All the meat and seafood items were reasonably fresh. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
