Downtown New York — the seaport in particular, our little neighborhood over on the east side — needs an oyster bar. It’s a shame it doesn’t have one, really, but it’s been a while since the seaport had the sort of local culture that could support it. It doesn’t even have a viable seafood place, [...]
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Biscuits
- “Please, Dave!”: Via Feministing, a vintage print ad letting you know what will happen to your marriage if you don’t take care of yourself down there. [LP | 4 ]
- Godfree’s hometown finally gets the credit it deserves: As just reported on KPCC, my hometown, Nutley, NJ, is credited as the birthplace of Valium.
Coincidence that America’s consummate homemaker, Martha Stewart, is also from Nutley?
[Scotty | 2 ] - Lunchtime edibles: A great article on saffron from 3QD; what is apparently Ben Wolfson’s favorite cooking blog. [Dave | # ]
- Amazon Women on the Moon: For your perusal, a multitude of B-movie title screenshots. Mostly because I wanted to make a biscuit. (via BoingBoing) [LP | 6 ]
- One state and the end of Zionism: Daniel Gavron’s idea, discussed at the end of this AmLeft post on the current massacre, has had me thinking all day. [Dave | 2 ]
- All dressed up: Okay, I can’t wait anymore — here’s the new site design burning a hole in my server. Sorry, Marleyfan, for taking away your favorite logo. [Dave | 19 ]
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- We're back from Amsterdam
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