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UNDATED (WSAU-Wheeler News) Asbestos has been found in a rock sample at the proposed Gogebic Taconite iron ore mine -- and one opposing group says the project should be tabled because of it. The D-N-R said yesterday that mineral fibers of the cancer-causing asbestos were confirmed by the state's Geological and Natural History Survey. That's after a D-N-R geologist suspected the carcinogen during a visit to the proposed mine in Ashland and Iron counties this spring.
Gogebic Taconite has been conducting exploratory work at the site of the four-mile-long mine that could cost up to $1.5-billion.
Members of the Penokee Hills Education Project inspected wetlands yesterday and later said the mine should be put off because of the asbestos that was found. The D-N-R says the extent of the asbestos is not known yet. State hydro-geologist Larry Lynch says that if Gogebic Taconite applies for the mine, it would have to determine the amounts of the chemical, and explain how it would control the spread of airborne emissions.
The company said earlier it did not believe asbestos was at the site, based on exploratory work done by U-S Steel several decades ago. Gogebic spokesman Bob Seitz says his company will conduct its own studies to determine the extent of the asbestos.


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text: Orchard Park, NY (WGR 550) -- If you looked at the matchup between the Buffalo Bills and Cincinnati Bengals on paper heading into the game, most would conclude that the game would end with a predictable result. The Bills were down to essentially their third string quarterback, missing their top wide receiver, their top running back was saddled with an ankle injury and an overwhelming opposing roster that has as much depth as any in the NFL. Contemplating all those factors, a lopsided Buffalo loss was the likeliest outcome to some. Defying the odds, the Bills showed their resolve and turned it into one of the most competitive games of the weekend. A 27-24 overtime loss to one of the better teams in the AFC won't pad their win-loss record, but it was an indication that despite all the adversity this Bills team could overcome the obstacles. Thad's debut - Without EJ Manuel, the Bills were supposed to lay an egg. Most around the country assumed the Bengals would run away with the contest. Surprising many, Thad Lewis turned in a performance -- on a bum foot for most of the game, mind you -- that is worthy of positive reviews through and through. Lewis showed poise throughout the contest despite all the factors working against the Bills and their offense. He started off the game on fire, bringing Buffalo down for a touchdown on his very first drive. He hit deep passes and showed good velocity on some of his throws. It wasn't a Pro Bowl worthy performance by any means, but doing what he did -- getting called up from the practice squad and starting that week -- is a performance to be commended. Even with the injury to his right foot, Lewis was able to keep the game alive with clutch throws. His day will surely be highlighted by his 40-yard touchdown pass to the speedy Marquise Goodwin and for good reason. He made a few mental errors though, including some throws behind receivers and not taking care of the football with the lost fumble. In spite of that, Lewis showed that even without Manuel the Bills still stood a chance. Now they'll just have to hope the injury isn't a serious one. Otherwise, it's time for Jeff Tuel unless another addition to the active roster is made. If any of the latter scenarios unfold, things could get hairy for the Bills for however long Lewis and Manuel is out. Early defensive woes - With the way the Bills defense had been playing, the offensive output Cincinnati exhibited early on was out of character for Mike Pettine's unit. Quarterback Andy Dalton, who has shown his inconsistent nature through and through this season, was throwing the ball around at will and finding open receivers in the first half. The Bills allowed big chunk plays on the ground and through the air, leading to a 284-yard effort from the Bengals in just the first thirty minutes. Buffalo was getting little to no pressure, and Cincinnati established their playmakers in the early going. To their credit, they tightened up the proverbial screws in the second half and didn't allow the Bengals to run away with it. If it wasn't for such a poor effort in the first half however, the Bills could have pulled this one out. Woods nowhere to be found - Without Stevie Johnson in the lineup, Robert Woods was eliminated from the game plan by the Bengals. Drawing the assignment of Leon Hall for most of the game, Woods was only able to catch two passes for nine yards on six total targets. It's fair to point out all the pressure Johnson's presence takes off the rookie wide receiver, because it felt as though the Bills were without their top two receivers for much of the game. Woods is going to be a good player if he keeps on progressing the way he is, but having that second viable threat is vital moving forward. He can't do it alone. Colin Brown experiment is over - After an enduring six week run, it seems as though Colin Brown has seen his last starting action for the Buffalo Bills. The Bills started the game with their rotation, giving Doug Legursky the first two drives at left guard and Brown the second two. Those two drives with Brown was all head coach Doug Marrone and offensive line coach Pat Morris needed to see. Not counting the brief kneel down to put the game into overtime, Legursky was the left guard for the remaining seven drives for the Bills. Unless an injury happens to one of the interior positions, the Colin Brown era of starting at left guard has mercifully come to an end. 4th-and-goal… right or wrong call? - The game and decision making of Doug Marrone will be analyzed over and over again, but it's one play in particular that will feature hindsight philosophies as the principal argument to defy what the head coach did. At the beginning of the second quarter, the Bills had the ball at the one-yard line three straight plays with a chance to punch it in for a touchdown. They ran it on second down for no yards and ran it on third down for zero yards once again. That brought on a fourth-down situation from the one-yard line and the Bills were down by three points at the moment. Marrone elected to go for it, resulting in a Thad Lewis sack. Statistically speaking, Marrone's decision to go for the touchdown is a slam dunk and should be duplicated in that exact situation again and again. Once again, we are aided by the Win Probability Calculator on AdvancedNFLStats.com. With the Bills failing to convert on fourth down, which left Cincinnati with a 1st-and-10 on their own two-yard line with 13:41 to go in the second quarter, it left the Bills with a win probability of 40-percent. Now let's venture into the land of hypotheticals: had the Bills elected to take the points and kick the field goal to tie up the game, their win probability would only have jumped up to 48-percent. When you analyze the potential gains of what a successful touchdown and extra point would have provided, Marrone's decision was a sound one. If the Bills take a four point lead at that point in the game, it swings the probability of a victory into their favor, almost doubling the potential loss of win probability with a failed fourth-down. Had the Bills scored the touchdown, their win probability would have jumped to 63-percent. Now, it's fair to argue the play calls the Bills chose to go with in those settings, but the original argument of the "take the points!" crowd is convenient because of the final score. However, the domino effect of scoring three points at that moment changes philosophies and approaches on offense through the rest of the game. In short, Marrone made the right call. Goodwin > Graham - Wide receiver T.J. Graham had what was one of the most productive games of his young career, that much is clear. What was also evident throughout the contest is that rookie Marquise Goodwin is the superior option for a few different reasons. Goodwin is faster, has more reliable hands and is a better blocker through and through. While Graham roped in the one deep throw from the arm of Thad Lewis in the first quarter, his concentration in catching the ball resulted in a later drop and a juggling reception that very well could have been an interception. Seeing as how it was his first game back, once Goodwin gets up to full speed the Bills need to contemplate having him take over the snaps from Graham and putting the second-year player in more of a situational role. The 40-yard touchdown reception was just the icing on the cake. Secondary returns - For the first time in 2013, the Buffalo Bills had both cornerback Stephon Gilmore and safety Jairus Byrd taking defensive snaps in a game. Both players were limited during their return, but played a substantial amount as they each came back from respective injuries. Gilmore sported a club on his hand that didn't expose any skin from his fingertips up to the middle of his forearm. He didn't try to jam at the line of scrimmage all that much because of it, and was just trying to get back in the swing of things. Byrd was in for all the team's three-safety sets, and got more base work when Da'Norris Searcy suffered an in-game injury (and ultimately returned to the game). As the week goes on, each player will be worked in more and more, but the first hurdle has been cleared. They're back on the field. Now, they have to get back to their normal level of play and finally cast aside those nagging injuries. Punting goes from a weakness to a strength - Brian Moorman probably never envisioned himself donning a Buffalo Bills jersey again, but the longtime franchise punter certainly didn't take the second chance for granted. He sprinted on to the field to a standing ovation from the fans that were already in the stadium, pumping his fist in the air mid-trot. On his first punt, Moorman couldn't have asked for anything better. He skied one down inside the 10-yard line, allowing special teams ace Marcus Easley to get down to the ball in time. Easley let the ball roll and it went out of bounds at the one-yard line. Moorman had been waiting over a month to have that first kick that counted, and delivered in a big way. The Bills said they wanted hang time and they got just that from the veteran. It was a dramatic upgrade from what they had in the previous two weeks with Shawn Powell. Bills' MVP: QB Thad Lewis - In a tough spot, Lewis came in against a solid defense and put the Bills in a position to challenge for a victory. Two passing touchdowns and another rushing score showed Lewis has some game. Now it's just a matter of his health. Bills' LVP: DC Mike Pettine in the first half - Normally a strength for the Bills, Mike Pettine's scheme in the early going left a lot to be desired and put a lot of yards and points on the board for Cincinnati. It ultimately cost the team the victory. Up Next: Sunday, October 20 at Miami, 1 pm. Final Thoughts - In past years of Buffalo Bills football, it's fairly predictable what would have happened had the Bills went into a fourth quarter trailing 24-10. The negative plays likely would have snowballed and resulted in a loss that the players in the locker room would be ashamed of. Once again, this Bills team showed their resolve despite all the adversity and against a very good team in Cincinnati. None of the players in the locker room wants to boast about the concept of a moral victory, which is exactly what their 27-24 overtime loss is. However, the attitude at One Bills Drive has proven time and time again now that it's changed for the better. That's a big first step. Now it's about learning how to turn close losses into close wins. It's easier said than done, but it's what makes the great teams continue to shine every single year. Twitter: @JoeBuscaglia


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State and Lake Chicago Tavern
- Address:
201 N State St
Chicago, IL 60601Neighborhood:
Downtown / Loop
- Cuisine:
AmericanPrice: $30 and under
State and Lake Chicago Tavern
- Dining Style: Casual Dining
- Website: http://stateandlakechicago.com/
- Phone: 3122399400x
- Hours of Operation:
BREAKFAST Monday-Friday: 6:30am-11am
LUNCH Monday-Friday: 11am-4pm
DINNER Monday - Thursday: 4pm-11pm, Friday-Saturday: 4pm-2am, Sunday: 4pm-10pm
WEEKEND BRUNCH 7am - 2pm
- Payment Options:
- Cuisine: American
- Executive Chef: Kevin Atkinson
- Dress Code: Business Casual
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Bar Dining, Beer, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine
- Entertainment: WEDNESDAY: Live Blues Music 8PM
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY: Live Acoustic Music 9PM
SUNDAY: Live Country Music 5pm
- Special Events: If you are interested in booking a private event, please contact our Restaurant Sales Department at (312) 239-9563 or by email at email@example.com
A word from State and Lake Chicago Tavern
Offering Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Weekend Brunch utilizing local and regional ingredients, Chef Kevin Atkinson's menu is composed of small plates and larger entrees. Artisanal beer selections – many from the Midwest – pair gracefully with the fare as does State and Lake Chicago Tavern's extensive wine list and handcrafted, classic cocktails.Continued
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State and Lake Chicago Tavern reviews from OpenTable diners
69 reviews since June 3, 2014
- Food3.7Service3.8
- Ambiance3.6Noise LevelModerate
great for lunch (27)fit for foodies (16)good for groups (14)vibrant bar scene (13)neighborhood gem (11)great for brunch (8)late-night find (8)kid-friendly (7)romantic (6)hot spot (5)special occasion (4)scenic view (3)great for outdoor dining (1)notable wine list (1)Show More
- AMERICAN CUISINEOpenTable Diner Since 2008Dined on 9/5/2014Great burgers!! Service was good and food was delicious. Great location too.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Will come backOpenTable Diner Since 2008Dined on 8/22/2014Good place for a quick bite, thought that $18 dollars for a glass of wine was a little over the top, but it was convenient, and that was the name of the game.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Attention to detailaplarchVIPDined on 8/19/2014Our server was excellent-she followed my guest from the bar and was very attentive and friendly. Made it a very nice lunch.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Birthday CelebrationBirthdayGirlDined on 8/9/2014Great location, Great food, and Great Service. I came with a party of 7 for a birthday dinner and the place was just right. It is classy and nice but it also has a fun and young vibe to it.Special Features:
- We will be backMichelle7280VIPDined on 8/8/2014We are so disappointed it took us this long to finally try their food. Green fried tomatoes, great! The local cheeses with puree/jam, definitely satisfied my cheese craving, and good local beer list as well! Service was just right. We will be back again soonSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Nice....butCityGDined on 8/8/2014This place is very nice and the food was good but the waitress over serviced herself. too much checking in for water, etc. We were constantly interreputed during our dinner conversation...very nice other wise.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- a great breakfastparis63Dined on 8/7/2014Right in the center of all activities, this great restaurant had the best reviews for breakfast and that's why we went. It was indeed a great place! Great service, great ambiance, great food.I would recommend this to a friend.
- Delicious!FoodieatheartDined on 8/1/2014I went here with a large group for my birthday and everything was fabulous! The food was amazing the drinks were delicious and the service was awesome! I had my first Bloody Mary ever there and I have to say I would go back again and again. The server was attentive and they made sure everything was perfect with our food and experience. I was nervous with it being lollapalooza weekend, but they handled it beautifully.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- BlahBrittanyVIPDined on 7/31/2014My husband and I decided to try this place for my birthday. From the moment we walked in, the staff was amazing! We ordered the hot pretzel appetizer, it was burned and tasteless. We both ordered burgers cooked medium, they came out well done and VERY dry. It's too bad that the ambience of the place is great, the staff is fantastic but the food is terrible. We didn't send any of our food back or make any complaints because we were in a hurry to get to a show. We will not be returning to State and Lake.
- FlavorfulA1foodieDined on 7/29/2014Interesting menu that changes often per our server. We ordered a few appetizers and shared. Great cocktail in Farmers Daughter! We also tried two desserts, Peach Pop and an coconut espresso ice cream sandwich, both yummy.Special Features:
- OpenTable Diner Since 2007Dined on 7/27/2014They ran out of their advertised special in the afternoon. The restaurant was very crowded and not laid out to create a comfortable experience. The two seat tables were in an "L", where your legs banged into the other person. While service was good, not sure why they had to make the place so cramped.
- high pricesnicekateniceDined on 7/27/2014Our waiter was very good. The food was but over priced.Special Features:
- Pre-theatre findOpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 7/26/2014Interesting menu with atypical items. Everything that we were brought was superb. We arrived late for our reservation. The staff could not have been more wonderful in general and in accommodating our needs to make the opening curtain.Special Features:
- Only okayPCM716VIPDined on 7/23/2014Fairly limited menu, inconsistent wait staff. The 'pots' with the spreads were really good but the Cobb salad didn't have all of the touted ingredients - missing the egg. Easy spot before concert at Chicago Theater though.
- Good food!Lima14Dined on 7/15/2014Great place to go for a work lunch. Service was good (could have been a litlte quicker) and the food was flavorful!Special Features:
- Best Corned Beef HashdcfoodieVIPDined on 7/15/2014Corned beef hash has such promise on menus yet rarely does it live up to expectations. It either tends to be too small, not enough corned beef, too many potatoes, eggs over done - something, there is always something. However, this is not the case at State and Lake. This was by far the best I ever had. It was filling - to the point where I could not finish. Chunky corned beef, that threatened to be too salty, but reminds me of good corned beef. The potatoes were excellent, and the eggs cooked to perfection. I went to breakfast at 9:30 on a Tuesday, so the place was quiet. That being said, seating could be an issue as the hostess's first attempt was at a banquette positioned tightly against the table a side me.Special Features:
- Not greatKathleen3704Dined on 7/11/2014Long time for waitress to come, had to flag down a different waiter to help us get out server. The food was tasty, but cool, when it should have been hot.
- Great food but awesome beer list.Raider357LovesBeerDined on 7/10/2014The restaurant was busy at 7pm but died down around 8p. The service was very good. The food was very good and every item was original in its presentation and taste. The beer options were fantastic.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- A great place to drink and eatErinfromYpsiDined on 6/29/2014We were so glad we stumbled onto State and Lake. We had our young kids with us (4 and 2 years old) and they had kid's options they like (mac and cheese, grilled cheese, chicken tenders). The adults LOVED the beer selection. The root beer beer was absolutely amazing and all the other choices we great for those that like craft beers. The food was also really good. Mussels and fries, Cobb salad and broccoli were all delicious! I would return next time we're in Chicago!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- OpenTable Diner Since 2009VIPDined on 6/29/2014The fried chicken was very good. Biscuits not very good. Service, okay. Were out of 2 of the things we ordered and the wine we ordered. Music was pretty loud.Special Features:
- Unpleasantly surprisedturin1Dined on 6/28/2014Arrived 6:20 for a pre-theater dinner. Seated & explained our time constraints-no problem. Placed drink orders. 25 long min later delivered & placed dinner order(3 salads & burger). Asked for bread & waited another 15 min-no butter or oil. Asked for oil & got tiny saucer 10 min later. Asked about our order-soon……7:30 talked to manager-1 order away. Finally 1 salad came, 5 min-1 burger, 5 min another salad, 5 min last salad. How uncomfortable to eat while others are waiting, but we had no time. By the time the last salad came we had to shovel our food down & rush out for show at 8. Mngr comped our drinks, but he couldn't comp our botched dining experience. Food was good, but stay onto of the waitstaff if you goSpecial Features:
- At least the server was goodPony97Dined on 6/28/2014The waiter was very good and attentive. Other than that it was a mediocre experience. The food took a long time to get to us and the desert took what seemed like forever to arrive (and it wasn't complicated). My wife's chicken was overcooked, my pork tenderloin was good, but the portions were pretty small making it easy to have room for desert.
- Good Waiter Slow KitchenScotland4Dined on 6/28/2014Our waiter was very nice, but had to apologize several times about the delays. Took 30 minutes for salads and over an hour for entrée.
- Inadequate servicetheatregoer1Dined on 6/28/2014We dined there Saturday night with a 6:15 reservation. We informed our server we were catching an 8 pm show at the Goodman. Our food did not come out until 7:25 pm, and it was only a salad and a cauliflower dish we ordered. There was no reason given for the kitchen back up, only that a lot of people came at once. It was not even busy by 7 pm. I will not return. One needs to know that they can have dinner and get to the theatre in time.
- Mediocre overallNewbieDined on 6/13/2014I think the atmosphere of the restaurant was great! All of the food I had was mediocre so I was a little disappointed.Special Features:
- Convenient, Quality SpotMyopineDined on 6/7/2014Great fun tailgating/watching/cheering on a hopeful Triple Crown winner before catching Eddie Izzard next door at the Chicago Theatre. Good selection of craft brews but extended stays can bring home a pricey bill. Altogether a "Win Place and Show".Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- The following 649 reviews are from the State and Lake Chicago Tavern reviews archive.
- Poor service mediocre foodChidinerVIPDined on 5/22/2014There are many other much better restaurants in Chicago; I would stay away from this one. The service was horrible. They lost our Open Table reservation. While they did seat us quickly after arriving, it was 15 minutes before any server came by to even say hello. Our beers finally arrived at the table 35 minutes after we sat down. It was almost an hour before our food showed up. The charcuterie plate was unimpressive. One of our main entries came cold and had clearly been sitting around in the kitchen for a while. Our other entry -- pork loin -- was OK but certainly not worth the wait. This is one of my worst experiences in the past two years. Other than the apologetic manager, the staff was either aloof or rude.
- Good LunchskachelDined on 5/17/2014We had a wonderful lunch there. Fun and tasty cocktails and very good food. I would eat there again.Special Features:
- better bar than restaurantMarkGVIPDined on 5/6/2014Went to State & Lake for a business lunch. Service was fine and enabled us to get in and out on time. Food was disappointing. Guest had brat salad, which was just a bowl of lettuce with a sliced brat tossed on top - rather boring. I had the brat sandwich, which was overwhelmed by the onions and half pint of mustard.
- Not theatre-friendlyserviceDined on 4/29/2014This restaurant is on the Chicago Theatre's website as being "theatre friendly", that all we had to do was say we were seeing a show and we would get fast service. That was not at all the case! It took a full 30 minutes to get the salads, and by the time the entrees arrived, it was time for us to go. We ended up inhaling our food and still being late for our show. Very disappointing.
- A must Visit ...For sureFooddiva4lifeDined on 4/20/2014Great restaurant to visit not matter what time of day or year. I happened to be there on Easter Sunday 2014 and we made reservations for Brunch. The place is very trendy, new and the staff was really, really friendly. The Restaurant Manager was sociable and made sure to come to our table, introduced herself, and gave us her business cards. These simple gestures on her part made me and my friend return customers for life for sure!!! The food was amazing and they also had a brunch bar so you could make your own mixed drinks. We came back the next day to check out the atmosphere and surprisingly enough there was a wedding party "pre-wedding" visiting for drinks. The bartenders were lovely and we had an awesome time. Thank you.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Not worth it for the priceJohnnyBDined on 4/16/2014Took my son here for dinner before seeing a concert at the Chicago Theatre. Staff was friendly but there was confusion seating us. Living in Chicago and having eaten and many Chicago restaurants via this strikes me as an overpriced tourist trap. Blaring music, mismatched decor, overpriced food. Service: friendly but confused, unacceptable wait times for drinks and food Food: Passable but overpriced...smoked wings were good but they were served with maple popcorn on top...strange attempt at a garnish (slightly charred and soggy sitting in the wing sauce)...steak was too charred on outside, diced root vegetables served with it were paltry and dry...burger too big to eat comfortably and unremarkable. Better choices for the money IMHO.
- Easy pre - show choiceAK47Dined on 4/12/2014The best thing about this place is its proximity to the Chicago Theatre. Food was fine, service was fine and they respected our timeline to get to the show.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great place to dine beforeJamesVIPDined on 4/12/2014Great place to dine before attending a show at the Chicago Theater. Food and service were excellent. Good variety of food on the menu. I would highly recommend it.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- WTF? Why does this taste so good?jessiana1980Dined on 4/11/2014Great! Locally sourced ingredients, midwestern farmers' style cheese meats and pickled or preserved fruits and vegetables. We had the cheese and charcuterie board, the crispy chicken thighs, and 3 jars, the shrimp and tarragon jar(Fabulous! ), the fig and bacon jar (Very tasty!), and the pickled beets jar(Good but kind of bland needs some of their stone ground mustard or perhaps horseradish). The crispy chicken thighs were devine, perfectly fried, melts in your mouth! Service was pleasant, attentive, and VERY efficient. Great place, good location for shows at Chicago Theater, MANY transportation options. Price was very reasonable. I will DEFINATLY will be back again soon!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- cool placemeatmanDined on 4/11/2014Little expensive. Worth it for dinner and beer. Different food options. Not for a picky eater.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great night outmatmanDined on 4/5/2014We found State and Lake on accident, but are thrilled that we did. A great little place tucked away right by the Chicago Theatre, we really enjoyed the setting and the unique menu. Everything we ordered was fantastic, and we're looking forward to going back.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Perfect dining experience!SuperRNDined on 3/29/2014The ambiance was welcoming and laid back. The appetizers were killer! Table favorites were the Wood Grilled Chicken Wings(with a sweet popcorn garnish), Tavern Fries, Autumn Pretzel and devil eggs...in that order! The presentation of the drinks were appeasing to the eye before even taking a sip. The ladies had The Hummingbird which had a nice kick. The gentlemen had the Tokyo Robot and Coffee & Smoke which did not disappoint. 3 out of the 4 dinners ordered the Salmon which had a nice sear. It was light and savory. The portions were just enough to feel satisfied. Customer service was amazing! The waitress was attentive & personable. Management also came to the table to check on our dinning experience. I will definitely be back!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Good Loop choicechicagofoodieVIPDined on 3/28/2014State & Lake is good for pre-theater dinner. A nice diversion from some of the more crowded spots in the Loop, such as Petterino's and Rosebud. The menu might challenge vegetarians, however. They have a great beer selection & very good service.Special Features:
- Food misses the mark....HobbitDined on 3/26/2014The service was great and the neighborhood ambience is what you would expect for a tavern. The menu is interesting with a gastropub feel. However, the food was just so-so. Each of the four entrees we had was either over- or under-seasoned. Desserts were similarly disappointing. Great potential if they can get the kitchen together.


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ATHENS – On the day that Georgia football coach Mark Richt's protracted contract extension was finally finalized, the Bulldogs took steps to make sure that Greg McGarity remained their athletic director beyond that.
As expected, Richt received a new five-year contract that will extend his agreement with Georgia through the 2016 football season. The new deal — in the works since the second week of this past December — was announced during a special meeting of the Georgia Athletic Association's executive board, which convened via teleconference call Thursday evening.
What wasn't expected was UGA President Michael Adams' announcement that the board had also approved his motion for a two-year contract extension for McGarity through December of 2017. McGarity, Georgia's AD since August of 2010, also received a salary increase from $460,000 to $500,000 in 2012 and $550,000 in 2013 and beyond.
"I've watched him make some tough personnel decisions this spring and have been impressed with how he has handled that as well as the negotiations with the football coach," said Adams, who will retire as president in June of 2013. "I just felt like it was important for the benefit of the athletic association and the university that we get him locked in at a time that was slightly longer than the head football coach. That would well position the university for any changes that might take place in the future."
The financial terms of Richt's new deal stayed basically the same at $2,811,340 per year. However, the Bulldogs doubled Richt's performance bonuses, meaning an SEC championship would be worth $200,00o to him and a national championship could mean $800,000 extra.
"That's among the top in college football, if not the top," McGarity said of the incentives.
The most notable change was the penalty for Richt leaving of his own volition was reduced from $2 million per year under the old agreement to zero under the new deal.
"I think it's just Greg's philosophy on the contract," said Richt, who has been Georgia's coach since 2001. "It's not something that I was asking for; it's something that he had suggested and I said that'd be fine. The bottom line for me is — and I think I've been here long enough for everyone to understand this — Georgia is my home, Georgia is where I want to be, Georgia is the only job I've ever wanted and that hasn't changed."
Conversely, the amount Georgia would owe Richt should they fire him was reduced from $2.4 million per year to $800,000 per year for the three new years on the contract. In other words, UGA would have to pay him $4.8 million if he was fired following the 2012 season ($2.4 for 2013 and $800,000 for each year thereafter). But it would be $800,000 a season beyond 2013.
"My philosophy is life is too short and I don't think somebody should be anchored down somewhere because of financial concerns," McGarity said of buyouts. "People are going to twist it and say whatever they want about it. But I'm just telling you the truth about it: Between Mark Richt and myself, there's no monkey business here. This is an agreement that was reached between us. Mark's excited about this; I'm excited about it and we're going to move on from here."
As for his own extension, McGarity didn't have much to say.
"I don't like talking about that," he said after the board meeting. "It's awkward for me. I've always said it's an honor and privilege for me to be here as athletic director. I get to come into an environment with a great staff and a great work force that loves what they do. It's reassuring to know that the president and the board feel confident in the direction we're moving as a staff."
Richt is the dean of SEC coaches in terms of being at the same institution for the longest time. He is 106-38 (.736) in 11 seasons at Georgia. He has earned more than $21 million over that period.
"I think it's an A-plus," Bob Bishop, UGA's longest-tenured member of the executive board, said of Richt's new deal. "I think it's great. He's done an excellent job and deserves it."
Richt said he has tentative plans to celebrate the new deal.
"As soon as Coach [Mark] Fox figures out a date and time, he and I are going to the Waffle House," Richt quipped. "That was like a month ago but I don't think he's forgotten about it and I haven't either."
"I feel like a very blessed man," he added.
NOTE: McGarity said the three-year contract extension for defensive coordinator Todd Grantham has been finalized and will be announced on Friday.
June 7th, 2012
4:29 pm
June 7th, 2012
4:31 pm
Better late than never. Now we can get back to serious issues at hand…there are still a lot of things to get done before August.
June 7th, 2012
4:32 pm
I think he has to win a minor bowl game before 2020!
June 7th, 2012
4:48 pm
Lets play ball!
June 7th, 2012
5:17 pm
It is truly amazing how long it takes to get these contracts finalized. Even when all parties agree on the basic principles and structure, it still can take months to go through all the details, buyouts, morals clauses, etc. Even though it was way before my time, whatever happened to a firm handshake while you looked someone in the eye and came to an agreement? I guess I already know the answer to that…lawyers.
June 7th, 2012
5:30 pm
WHEN does Georgia Tech get to leave double, secret triple, NCAA probation for systemic lying and cheating?
June 7th, 2012
5:44 pm
rankly, I'm pretty fed up with all of the Richt apologists with their lame whining that all schools have the same problems with their athletes. That's utter garbage. UGA has so many athletes arrested and suspended or dismissed outright because Mark Richt recruits low class dummies with no moral code, no sense of teamwork, and a "me first" attitude that's like a cancer to the team.
And really, all Richt cares about are the big bucks. Nothing else matters to him.
You are a model MORON, please crawl back under your rock.
June 7th, 2012
5:44 pm
I wonder why saban only drug tests players when he needs to free up scholarship room? Too bad that tuscaloosa cop that settled out of court with bama had a no talk clause in his settlement. He made claims that he had been threatened after being orderered to release nearly a dozen players over a 2 year period that he had deatined for reasons ranging from dui to attempted rape. I guess we'll have to wait until someone wants more payoff money than bama boosters are willing to pay. Considering anyone associated with that cesspool in allybammer has nothing at all to be prous of other than bama football, we may never get to hear the truth.
we cover up rape better than anyone roll tide.
June 7th, 2012
5:50 pm
How many national championship rings does Saban have? How many does Richt have?
June 7th, 2012
6:07 pm
@ Ex-Con
So then,to lie and coverup for A ring is more important than being of moral Character? You sir are off balance!
Dawgnation does not need your support, stay an ex-contributor
June 7th, 2012
6:16 pm
Idiots…if they're not complaining about the schedule, they're complaing about the players or coaches, how about shutting up and supporting the program. UGA is no different than any other school, everyone play's two or three small schools (look at the schedules) and has players getting arrested for DUI, smoking pot, etc… Georgia's problems are prominent here because we're in Georgia, LSU's problems don't make the paper here but are headline news in New Orelans. So quit complaining about everything, if you don't hav anything positive to say just SHUT UP!
June 7th, 2012
7:40 pm
Forever Dawg..well said !!
June 7th, 2012
8:00 pm
The name is Maggie,=troll and a bad troll at that….
June 7th, 2012
8:10 pm
McGarity got a raise? For what? The football team has gone 0-9 vs. ranked teams during McGarity's tenure.
Adams got bamboozled.
Richt gets to leave for $0 buyout? Wow, McGarity got out-negotiated on this one, looks a bit like an amateur. This is embarrassing.
June 7th, 2012
8:13 pm
It is documented that CMR contributes/donates a lot of his money to other worthy causes. The guy try's to help other people and do the right things and he gets Maggie pie in the face. Says a lot about today's morals of what is important in the grander scheme of things. I believe in UGA and proud we have a leader who conducts himself with character and dignity. I can't same the same for some of the bloggers.
June 7th, 2012
8:17 pm
June 7th, 2012
9:24 pm
It seems to me that the idea at Ag Hill is to make all of those folks happy. I too wonder why McGarity got a raise. For what? We have a football program that beats all the Little Sisters of the Poor and loses to the ranked teams, everyone except Auburn. So last year's record against the ranked is 1 win and 4 losses. Not particularly impressive, say what? I'd take Nick Saban in a heartbeat even though he is no hail fellow well met. He doesn't need to be. He just wins.
And no kudos to Athens' Buddy Bishop. He got us Ray Goff leading a friend of mine to say if we were trying to achieve mediocrity, we succeeded beyond our wildest dreams.
June 7th, 2012
9:29 pm
Doesn't look like Greg McGarity gives one care if Mark Richt decides to leave on his own accord! Also makes it alot cheaper to fire him. If I'm Richt, I think this new contract extension is just for recruits, not really because I'm wanted, wow!
June 7th, 2012
9:40 pm
Adams is a dick
June 7th, 2012
9:45 pm
we are undefeated against Flerdy with mCGarity as AD.
June 7th, 2012
9:54 pm
To excontributor, if your permanant residence isn't under a rock, it certainly should be. UGA is much better off without your caliber of supporter.
June 7th, 2012
10:01 pm
Great……by the end of the 2017 season, my moniker for this blog will be "12-36 Against End of Season Ranked Teams Since '05″
June 7th, 2012
10:03 pm
having said that, I agree with you Jason, McGarrity could fire Richt after '13 season at will with minimal financial impact…..yea!!!!
June 7th, 2012
10:13 pm
Must be 'hater' Thursday…
Good to see this is behind them…
Go Dawgs!
June 7th, 2012
10:38 pm
One thing not mentioned. Has the defensive coordinator signed his extension?
June 7th, 2012
10:59 pm
I'm fine with Richt being the UGA football coach indefinitely. I think the man has principles and for me this is enough. Well I hope he has principles.
Never for money/always for love/cover up and say good night.
June 7th, 2012
11:18 pm
For the guy knocking the Richt apologists ———- face it….the issues are at all schools (colleges, high, middle and elementary) and all around this country— these behaviors are the results of poor family structure and modeling
June 7th, 2012
11:20 pm
Ex-contributor – from your name it sounds as though you don't support UGA anymore and have made a decision to go in another direction – but your concerns and comments here make it seem like your still hanging on —- get off the tracks – no one is begging you to come back.
June 7th, 2012
11:43 pm
What has Ex-contributor contributed so far??? It sounds like zero to me!
Forever Dawg, well said!! GO DAWGS!!!
June 7th, 2012
11:58 pm
I'm happy for Richt he runs the program the right way. I believe he will be like his mentor Bowden it will take forever but he get his one day. I back Richt and always will he's a Dawg and always will be. I can't think of a HC i would replace him for. GO DAWGS!!!
June 8th, 2012
12:23 am
Congrats to Richt and McGarity. You've earned it and enjoy. It's got to sv<k to be McGarity and have your success tied to just the football team but, hey, it is what it is
June 8th, 2012
1:44 am
We go the tools to Satisfy!!! Keepin' the dream alive!!! Win it all! Go get the Gatorade bath!
June 8th, 2012
3:18 am
Reading these blog posts, it d
June 8th, 2012
5:07 am
Jim Donnan got fired because he couldn't beat Tech, something Richt has had no trouble doing. For me I don't care if we ever play Tech again . As long as Richt wins 10 games and can beat Tech he will keep his job. In the past that was the important benchmark or guide as to whether the Georgia was successful or not. It will be interesting to see if McGarity changes the rules now that Adams will be leaving.
June 8th, 2012
6:29 am
CMR is certainly a man of character, and so is the Pope. Both would win about the same number of games coaching Georgia.
June 8th, 2012
7:02 am
UGA will win a NC under Richt and when we do, it will feel sweeter than most as Richt will have done it the right way and a way in which all of we Georgia fans can be proud. The journey, my Bulldog brethren, can be as much fun if not more fun than the destination.
June 8th, 2012
7:23 am
Hope I'm wrong, but I think the $800,000 bonus for the national championship is pretty safe.
June 8th, 2012
7:25 am
Some of you forget how long UGA had gone without an SEC Championship PRIOR to CMR….before CMR came, UGA really WAS a mid level SEC program….we have had some average years recently…..but all in all we are always in the hunt. We are close and we have done it the right way with the right man. And for Alabama – if a police officer EVER arrested a football player in that state he might as well resign, sell his house and move his family to another state because you just don't do that in ALYBAMMER. If the Bama football players had to contend with the scrutiny and drug tests the UGA players do, 'Bama couldn't field a rugby team because they would all be in jail. If you've ever been to Alabama for any length of time and seen the wonderful people there, you know it's true. Some of the posters here are just total idiots and children ~ the real Dawg fans are proud of the football program and the integrity it operates under – and we are proud of all of our teams. Our athletic department, overall, is one of the most profitable and envied in the country. And for all of you Tech A** Hol*s – we have more departments nationally ranked academically in both the public and private classifications than you have muggings on North Avenue. And now that UGA has started its engineereing school, in a few years, you Tech idiots will also be second in the state in that department. UGA – Once a Dawg, ALWAYS a Dawg…HOW SWEET IT IS!
June 8th, 2012
7:48 am
[...] Georgia head coach Mark Richt finally got his contract extension, writes Chip Towers of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. [...]
June 8th, 2012
7:52 am
Great. Adams andMcGarity have finally succeeded in institutionalizing mediocrity. Hail be to Mark Richt. A good man no doubt but not up to the task of arranging shipment of a crystal football back to Athens from a national championship game. That task is reserved for only the best coaches in the SEC.
June 8th, 2012
7:59 am
So axing the Gymnastics and Women's Golf coach gets you an extension as AD in Athens? What about all of the other under performing sports? Beating nobody of note and losing to anybody in the Top 25 gets you an extension as football coach? Mediocrity is alive and well in Athens.
June 8th, 2012
8:16 am
10 game season used as a benchmark for having a solid program is NOT Mcgarities doing,. That has long been the standard in the world of college football. Still is, despite some of our fans tryign to act like they are personally so much excellent than to "settle" for what the rest of the world knows to be true. Is that championship? no. Is it "great" ? no. Will that win trophies? no. But taking the emotions and personal opinion away, a college coach keeping his job because he acheives 10 wins on a normal basis is exactly what should happen.
The reason that is important, the 10 win standard, is that is the jumping off point FOR trophies. You have to have 10 win team(s) to ever have 12-14 win team, and I don't mean that as simplistic as it sounds.
Not one single Georgia fan or administrator has ever said or believed that we ONLY want to win 10 and no more, but obviously you would keep a coach that can do it over time, if you ever want to go any further. At Georgia, anyway. Some folks want to pretend that we are somebody else and are going to go out and see who the higheest paid HC we can lure from (whereever) or turn em am burn em till we find our superhero. Thats not going to happen.
June 8th, 2012
8:23 am
McGarity got a raise because he was still being paid what a rookie first year AD get. Now that he has extablished that he is up for the job, it's appropritate to pay him according to what SEC AD are paid. Grow up folks, and welcome to the real world.
You can sit and make theoretical point about trophies from your couch, which is fine, but the actual folks dealing with the actual business of the AA have a bit more to deal with.
June 8th, 2012
8:31 am
Jello Yackets—-Get your facts straight!! Neither Mr. Forkner nor Mr. Rogers has ANY affiliation with the North Ave. trade school. That is an old wives tale. You have to be smoking bath salts to make a statement as stupid as your last sentence. We are all laughing—-ALL DAY!!!!!
June 8th, 2012
8:34 am
Also, it is Alumna–not Alumnus.
June 8th, 2012
8:55 am
Celebrate good times, come on!
Here's to the school that should be a powerhouse, continuing to be a non-factor.
June 8th, 2012
8:57 am
And when are they going to get Grantham signed? Grantham vs Van Gorder………… two hot heads – going to be interesting.
June 8th, 2012
8:58 am
That 2011 football schedule was a wondrous thing.
June 8th, 2012
8:59 am
Whiners and haters (aka tech fans, with some redneck AU, Gator & Tide fans mixed in)….CMR is a rock at UGA and McGarity is too…It is well known UGA is as tough as it gets on it's athletes and Bama hides their's under the rug…we know that…went to all of Foley, AL high school games that Julio jones played in and his family was as poor as dirt…but somehow he has dozens of expensive tailored suits at Bama???hmmm…Tuscowloosa PD just takes the drunks to Saban…it's a fact.
June 8th, 2012
9:01 am
Crap–I meant Alumni, in referencing the "two" men. I realize Alumna is feminine. Thanks


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PHILADELPHIA -- Wilt Chamberlain has been cut down to size. Wilt The Stilt is now Wilt The Stamp.
The Hall of Famer and the only NBA player to score 100 points in a game is set to appear on a commemorative U.S postage stamp. Chamberlain died in 1999 at age 63.
The U.S. Postal Service and the Philadelphia 76ers, with cooperation from the NBA, will formally dedicate the Wilt Chamberlain Forever stamps in a halftime ceremony at a Dec. 5 game against Oklahoma City.
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The stamps are just over 2 inches tall. Kadir Nelson, of San Diego, created the two stamp image portraits of the NBA Hall of Famer.
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The word "Wilt" is featured in either the top right or left corner of each stamp. Art director Antonio Alcala of Alexandria, Virginia, designed the stamps.
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Kobe Bryant, Steve Nash practice
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. -- Kobe Bryant said he felt like himself after his first team practice in about 10 months as the Los Angeles Lakers opened training camp on Tuesday under new coach Byron Scott.
"I felt normal. I felt like myself," Bryant said. "That's a good thing."
Bryant practiced for the first two hours and 15 minutes of the Lakers' three-hour practice. He sat out the final 45 minutes and sat alongside Steve Nash, who practiced for the first 90 minutes.
Both players said they felt good after their first practice but will have their minutes monitored in camp and during the season. When the Lakers go through their first two-a-day practice on Wednesday, Bryant and Nash will only participate in the morning session, which will include a scrimmage.
Bryant played in only six games while recovering from a torn Achilles tendon and then suffered a fracture in his left knee when he returned. Nash played in only 15 games due to nerve root irritation in his left leg.
"Kobe looked good," Scott said. "The first drill, the 10 minutes you could see the guys were in shape. Kobe looked good. Steve was in great shape. Both of those guys did about three-fourths of the practice. I basically had to ask Kobe to shut it down. We got another one tomorrow. He went through one more drill and then shut it down. He felt he felt great and could have done more but right now it's a progression of just going a little bit today."
Nash said this was probably his last training camp and he was just trying to enjoy going through the process of returning to the court and staying healthy so he could stay on the floor for what will likely be his last season in the NBA.
Lakers relish role as underdog
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. -- No one expects much from the Los Angeles Lakers this season, and that's just fine with the Lakers heading into the start of training camp on Tuesday.
"I love the fact that pretty much everyone has written us off," Lakers coach Byron Scott said Monday. "That's obviously fuel to the fire. Obviously I'm going to use that to my ability to talk to our players about how people are viewing us as a basketball team. We're going to go out there tomorrow and get a lot of work in. I love the fact that everybody is doubting us."
One of the main reasons that Scott believes the Lakers will be better than most think is the return of Kobe Bryant, who played in only six games last season while recovering from a torn Achilles tendon and then suffered a fracture in his left knee when he returned.
"I expect him to play 82 games and to play well," Scott said. "He's a guy who's still going to average 23, 24 points per game. The biggest thing is for him to stay healthy and keeping his minutes to a minimum where he can play those 82 games."
Bryant said he felt good and was ready for the start of camp but had mixed emotions entering his 19th season.
"It's a mixture of things," Bryant said. "It's a mixture of excitement, it's a mixture of a little nervousness, it's a mixture of rage. It's a mixture of a lot of things. I'm trying to see if I can prove to myself that I can be myself. All those words and the doubts add fuel to that."
Bryant has read some of the preseason predictions for the Lakers but said he won't focus on that as much as the goals he has for himself and the team.
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Sports owners filled the annual list of the 400 richest Americans published by Forbes magazine on Monday, including new Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer, who at a net worth of $22.5 billion is the richest American owner of a sports team.
Ballmer, who spent 34 years at Microsoft, bought the Clippers in August from Donald and Shelly Sterling for $2 billion, after they were essentially forced to sell following Sterling's much-publicized racist comments. Ballmer is the 18th-richest American.
Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen, who owns both the Portland Trail Blazers and Seattle Seahawks, came in as the second-richest sports owner with a net worth of $17 billion (27th on the list), while Phil Anschutz, who owns both the Los Angeles Kings and the Staples Center where Ballmer's Clippers play, rounds out the top three, with a net worth of $11.1 billion.
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Lakers GM: Hopes pinned on health
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. -- Los Angeles Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak said Friday that Kobe Bryant and Steve Nash are healthier than they've been in years and that the goals for the team this season are loftier than simply making the playoffs.
"Our expectations are to win a championship," Kupchak said. "The expectations outside of this room might not be the same.
"I think everybody is healthy right now. I've watched Kobe throughout the summer. I've gone to watch him work out down in Orange County and he's been up here several times and he looks really good. He said he feels great. No ill effects on either injury. Steve Nash said he feels the best he's felt in a long time. He's been working out and playing every day here in the facility."
The Lakers finished last season at 27-55, the team's worst record since moving to Los Angeles in 1960. There were myriad reasons for the poor season but paramount among them was the absence of Bryant, who played in only six games while recovering from a torn Achilles tendon and then suffered a fracture in his left knee when he returned. Nash played in only 15 games due to nerve root irritation in his left leg.
Kupchak said his high expectations for the Lakers are largely based on Bryant, Nash and Carlos Boozer, whom the Lakers claimed off amnesty waivers from the Chicago Bulls in July, staying healthy this season.
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After spending the last six years living in L.A. and covering a stretch of your franchise's history that saw just about everything, I'm leaving the purple and gold for LeBron James, Kevin Love, Kyrie Irving and the wine and gold of the Cleveland Cavaliers.
It has been a privilege to cover your team for you. It truly has. The biggest compliment I can say is that you care. You truly do. From what the color of Kobe Bryant's Nikes for the night will be to what the Lakers plan to do with that seemingly perpetually open 15th roster spot, no detail was insignificant.
The Lakers are a way of life in Southern California. And just like the beautiful weather you all enjoy to be so perfect that an 85-degree day is considered too hot, your standards for excellence with your basketball team are also lofty.
If it's a championship-or-bust credo for the Lakers, the coverage by your beat writers better reflect that expectation as well.
Just last week, I was on vacation and one of you tweeted to me pointing out that Kobe was in Germany for another knee procedure and I failed to write about it, accompanied by the hashtag "#slackin."
The NBA "offseason" is one of the biggest misnomers. The league gets talked about year round and there is always some kind of media out there with which to compete. And you Lakers fans have an insatiable appetite when it comes to your team no matter what month the calendar says it is.
I always knew my work would get readers because of you guys. While that interest sometimes went overboard (give it a break about Michael Beasley already, will you?), I'm grateful I had such an active audience to share with.
Lakers sign guard Ronnie Price
The 31-year-old Price played with the Orlando Magic last season and has also spent time with the Kings, Jazz, Suns and Trail Blazers.
The 6-foot-2 guard has averaged 3.4 points, 1.5 assists and 1.1 rebounds over 425 games (35 starts) in his career. He put up a career-high 2.1 assists per game in 2013-14 with Orlando, in addition to 2.4 points, 1.4 rebounds and 0.8 steals in 12.2 minutes over 31 games (two starts).
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Lakers sign four to training camp roster
Appling went undrafted but averaged 10.6 points, 3.3 assists, and 3.0 rebounds in four seasons at Michigan State.
Brown, a teammate of Lakers guard Jordan Clarkson last season at Missouri, averaged 19.9 points, 4.4 rebounds and 1.9 assists in 2013-14.
Smithm who spent three years at UConn and one at UNLV, played in all five of the Lakers' Summer League games last season.
Tyler is a three-year NBA veteran who has played in 104 games (23 starts) with the Golden State Warriors, Atlanta Hawks and New York Knicks, averaging 3.6 points and 2.6 rebounds in 9.9 minutes per game.
The training camp roster currently stands at 18.
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(FOX 11 / CNS) Organizers are promising the largest fireworks show in the history of the Rose Bowl to mark Independence Day Thursday while a Fourth of July celebration -- also featuring pyrotechnics -- will be held at downtown's Grand Park for the first time.
Americafest, billed as Southern California's largest and longest-running Independence Day fireworks show, will be presented for the 87th time at the Rose Bowl and include a 30-minute fireworks show, with thousands of special effects fireworks launched from inside and outside the stadium.
Americafest will begin at 7 p.m. and also include a motorcycle stunt show and performances by Grammy Award-winning saxophonist Kenny G and the Mariachi Divas. The fireworks show will begin at 9 p.m. Stadium gates will open at 6 p.m.
The Rose Bowl parking lots will open at 9 a.m. Parking at Brookside Golf Course will be available starting at 3:30 p.m. A festival with food vendors, entertainment, craft-making and inflatable rides for children will begin at 2 p.m. outside the stadium. Tours of the stadium will be conducted on July 4 for the first time in its 90-year history.
In downtown L.A., the Fourth of July Block Party at the recently opened four-block long Grand Park will begin at 2 p.m. and is described as a family-friendly celebration of the global character of Los Angeles. It will include world music performances by Ethio Cali and Jungle Fire, a featured performance by La Santa Cecilia, along with DJ sets by Anthony Valadez of KCRW-FM (89.9) and a poetry slam.
A light show spectacle, "Pyro Goes Boom!'' -- combining light, projections, pyrotechnics and music -- will begin at 9 p.m. Food will be available from food trucks. Outside food and beverages are permitted and picnics encouraged, but alcohol is not allowed.
A 20-minute fireworks show will begin at 9 p.m. in the main channel in Marina Del Rey, synchronized to music played over loudspeakers throughout Burton Chace Park and broadcast over KXLU-FM (88.9). Burton Chace Park, Fisherman's Village and Marina Beach are considered the best viewing spots.
The Fourth of July Fireworks Festival will be held at CBS Studio Center in Studio City. Gates open at 4:30 p.m. and close at 8 p.m. The event begins at 5 p.m.. Catch a Wave, a Beach Boys tribute band, will perform.
An Independence Day Celebration will return to Lynwood City Park in Lynwood -- after a one-year absence for budgetary reasons -- thanks to assistance from the Greater Lynwood Chamber of Commerce. Nearly 8,000 people are expected to attend the event, which will be held from 3-11 p.m. and include a carnival and other festivities. The fireworks are expected to start at approximately 9 p.m.
Fireworks will also follow the Los Angeles Galaxy-Columbus Crew Major League Soccer game at the StubHub Center and the Josh Groban concert at the Hollywood Bowl.
Fireworks shows are also scheduled for the following locations in Los Angeles, Orange, Ventura and Santa Barbara counties, all beginning at 9 p.m., except where noted:
Alhambra Almansor Park 800 S. Almansor St. Alhambra, CA 91801 Fireworks begin at 9 p.m. See the show from anywhere in the park. Limited parking, so arrive early. www.cityofalhambra.org
Anaheim (Disneyland) Disney's Celebrate America! A special 4th of July fireworks display over Disneyland set to music. July 1-4, 9:30 pm Disneyland California Regular Disneyland Admission applies www.Disneyland.com
Anaheim Hills Anaheim Hills 4th of July Festival & Parade This annual event held since 1978 in Peralta Park includes a parade, 5K/10K run/walk, pancake breakfast, dog show, food and game booths and entertainment capped by fireworks. July 4, Race 5:30 am, Pancake breakfast 8-10:30 am, Dog Show 10:00 am, Parade 3 pm, Festival 12:30 to 8:45 pm, Fireworks 9 pm. Peralta Park & Canyon High School & Santa Ana Canyon Rd. 115 N. Pinney, Anaheim, CA 92807 Festival free, fees for race and pancake breakfast (714) 765-5191 www.chccanaheim.com
Artesia Artesia Park 18750 Clarkdale Ave. Artesia, CA 90701 7 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. (562) 860-3361
Avalon/Catalina Annual 4th of July Parade, Fireworks Display, Dinner at the Casino Golf cart parade down Crescent Avenue begins at 1 p.m. Activities and fireworks at the Casino Ballroom 1 Casino Way Avalon, CA 90704 (310) 510-1520 Tickets are $40 for adults, $20 for children www.catalinachamber.com
Burbank Starlight Bowl - July 4th Salute to America 1249 Lockheed View Dr. Burbank, CA 91505 Gates open at 5:30 p.m. Entertainment from 6:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. Fireworks begin at 9 p.m. Tickets: $17-22 for adults, $14-18 for seniors (60+), Children 2 and under are free Purchase tickets online or at the Community Services Building, located at 150 North Third Street. www.starlightbowl.com
Calabasas Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular Calabasas High School Gates open at 5 p.m., with fireworks at 9 p.m. Celebration includes live music, rides, crafts and games 2855 W. Mulholland Highway Calabasas, CA 91302 $10 admission price includes parking, entertainment and all activities; Children under 2 are free Tickets must be purchased in advance www.cityofcalabasas.com
Camarillo Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular Camarillo Somis Pleasant Valley Lions Club children's activities and live music, 4 p.m.; fireworks 9 p.m. Admission $2; free for ages 5 and under. Camarillo High School 4660 Mission Oaks Blvd (805)388-5349 www.pvlions.org
Carson Soccer game and fireworks Watch the game between the Los Angeles Galaxy and Columbus Crew, then stay for fireworks Game starts at 7:30 p.m., fireworks to follow 18400 S Avalon Blvd Carson, CA 90746 http://lagalaxy.com
Castaic Castaic Lake Recreation Area Independence Day celebration and fireworks Mustic from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.; fireworks start at 9 p.m. 32132 Castaic Lake Dr. Castaic, CA 91384 All day for $25 a caroload at gate, $5 per person walk-in, children 5 and under are free (661) 257-4050 www.castaiclake.com
Cerritos Let Freedom Ring Celebration Begins at 4 p.m., with fireworks at 9 p.m. Free event open to the public Cerritos Civic Center 18125 Bloomfield Ave. Cerritos, CA 90703 (562) 916-1254 www.cerritos.us
Claremont 4th of July Festival & Contests Memorial Park 840 N. Indian Hill Blvd. Claremont, CA 91711 Pancake Breakfast from 7 a.m. - 10 a.m.; Tickets are $5 each Opening Ceremonies at 10 a.m. T. Willard Hunter Speakers Corner from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Festival Booths and tables from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. www.ci.claremont.ca.us
4th of July Celebration Parade Beginning at 4 p.m. at the corner of Indian Hill Boulevard & 10th Street Parade route moves south to Harrison then west to Mountain Avenue, ending at Larkin Park Spectators are encouraged to select their spot early www.ci.claremont.ca.us
Fireworks Spectacular at Pomona College (Strehle Track) 333 North College Way Claremont, CA 91711 Gates open at 6:30 p.m., concert begins at 6:45 p.m. Fireworks begin at 9 p.m. Tickets available to purchase for $8 pre-sale, $10 at the gate www.ci.claremont.ca.us
Commerce Rosewood Park (parking lot of youth center) 2535 Commerce Way Commerce, CA 90040 (323) 887-4427 Fireworks begin at 9 p.m.
Dana Point 4th of July Fireworks Show aerial sky show, featuring a musical simulcast presented by radio station KSBR 88.5 FM. Arrive early to picnic over the Harbor on the cliffs of Blue Lantern Park or Heritage Park. July 4, 9 pm, beach opens at 6 am Doheny State Beach 25300 Dana Point
El Monte 4th of July Pancake Breakfast El Monte Police/City Hall rear parking lot 11333 Valley Blvd. El Monte, 91731 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Tickets: $5 Music, bike raffle and other prizes www.ci.el-monte.ca.us
Fillmore Car Show and Chili Cook-Off and Fireworks Event includes food and live entertainment 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; fireworks, 9:15 p.m. 300 block of Central Avenue. Fireworks display is launched from Fillmore Middle School 543 A St. (805)651-4246 www.fillmorecarshow.com
Fullerton Community Fireworks Show and Festival live entertainment, games for all ages, food booths and a special aerial fireworks display. July 4, 5-9:30 Fullerton High School Stadium Lemon St. & Berkeley Ave. Fullerton, CA 92832 Free. Fee for some activities (714) 738-6545 www.cityoffullerton.com
Gardena Rowley Park (Baseball Field) 13220 S. Van Ness Ave. (310) 217-9537 Fireworks begin at 9 p.m.
Hollywood Hollywood Bowl 2301 North Highland Ave Tuesday, July 2, 2013, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 3, 2013, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 4, 2013, 7:30 p.m. (323) 850-2000 www.hollywoodbowl.com
Huntington Beach Independence Day Celebration and Parade in Huntington Beach 5K run/walk, bands, clowns, celebrities, floats and fireworks on "Surf City's" famous Main Street. Parade July 4, Festival July 1-4 Festival at Pier Plaza at Huntington Beach Pier Parade runs along Main Street from Pacific Coast Highway to Clay Ave. Free, reserved parade seating and fireworks seating is available for a fee. www.hb4thofjuly.org
Irwindale Irwindale Park 4th of July Fiesta and Fireworks Spectacular Fiesta begins at noon, Firewroks at 9 p.m. (626) 430-2224
La Crescenta The Crescenta Valley Fireworks Association Festival and Fireworks 4343 La Crescenta Ave. La Crescenta-Montrose, CA 91214-3806 Gates open at 4 p.m., close at 8:30 p.m. Event features live music, carnival rides, food trucks and a fireworks show at 9 p.m. Tickets are $7 each pre-sale and $10 at the gate, Children 2 and under are free (818) 248-2271 www.cvfireworks.com
Lake View Terrace Hansen Dam Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular 11770 Foothill Blvd. Lake View Terrace, CA 91342 Celebration includes gourmet food trucks, music, raffles and live entertainment 4 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.; Event is free to the public; Parking costs $10 (818) 891-9399 www.facebook.com/4thOfJulyCelebrationatHansenDam
Lancaster Professional Bull Riders Show and Fireworks Extravaganza Antelope Valley Fairgrounds, Entrance Gate 1 2551 West Avenue H Lancaster, CA 93536 Professional Bull Riders Show begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are required; $5 - $150 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular following PBR show (9:15 p.m.) (661) 273-1336 or (661) 948-6060 www.avfair.com/
Long Beach 4th of July Bike Parade Granada Avenue Boat Launch Ramp 1 Granada Ave. Long Beach, CA 90803 Ride your decorated bike along the Shoreline Bike Path Contests for patriot speech and costume and watermelon seed spitting Parade registration opens at 9:15 a.m.; bike ride begins at 10 a.m. www.100daysofsummer.org/
Long Beach Municipal Band Concert Marine Stadium E Appian Way & E Colorado St. Long Beach, CA 90841 "Star Spangled Special" with vocalist Tony Galla Free concert begins at 6:30 p.m. (562) 570-3100 www.100daysofsummer.org/
Jazz Concert Long View Point in Willow Springs Park 2745 Orange Ave. Long Beach, CA 90806 Begins at 7 p.m., free to the public Bring low chairs and a picnic dinner and see area fireworks (562) 570-3215 www.100daysofsummer.org/
Party on the Pier - July 4th Belmont Pier Long Beach, CA 90803 A day-long celebration with music, BBQ, kids zone, vendors and a fireworks display From 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Admission is $20, $10 for kids which includes all-day pier pass and a BBQ plate Fireworks display begins at 9 p.m. (562) 477-6820 www.lbseafest.com/
The Queen Mary 4th Of July 1126 Queen's Highway Festivities begin at noon, with fireworks at 9 p.m. Tickets: $39.99 for adults ($59.99 for VIP), $19.99 for children 3 and up ($39.99 for VIP), Children 2 and under are free Free general admission to active duty military w/ID and military in uniform; $5 off for military veterans w/proof of service Cost includes: ship access, walking tour, firework show and live entertainment (877) 342-0738 www.queenmary.com
Los Angeles (Downtown) Fourth of July Block Party in Grand Park Food trucks and music, 3 p.m.;light show, 9 p.m. Free admission. 200 N. Grand Ave. (213)972-8080 www.grandparkla.org
Lynwood Lynwood City Park Bullis Road and Century Boulevard Lynwood, CA 90262 Admission is free Festivities begin at 3 p.m. (310) 603-0220
Marina del Rey Fireworks begin at 9 p.m. and are launched from barge across the Marina's main channel 9:15 p.m. Burton Chace Park (13650 Mindanao Way) and Fisherman's Village (13755 Fiji Way) Parking fees range from $7 - $10 (310) 305-9545 http://beaches.lacounty.gov/wps/portal/dbh
Newbury Park Miller Family YMCA July 4 5K/10K Run/Walk, Car Show, Family Festival and Parade Run/Walk, 7:30 a.m.; pancake breakfast, 7-11 a.m. ($5); car show, 7 a.m.-1 p.m.; festival, 9 a.m. Register for run/walk online ($25 5K; $35 10K) 320 Via Las Brisas. (805)480-0409 www.sevymca.org/newburypark
Newhall Fourth of July Parade in Old Town Newhall Equestrians, floats and patriotic music, 9 a.m. Main Street at Fifth Street to Lyons Avenue, west on Lyons north to Orchard Village Road to 16th Street. www.scvparade.com
Newport Beach Old Glory Boat Parade Decorated boats parade through Newport Harbor 1-5 pm Newport Harbor/Balboa Island Free (949) 673-5070 www.balboa-island.net
Ojai Ojai Independence Day Parade and Fireworks Parade, 10 a.m. Route begins on Ojai Avenue at Country Club Road to Libbey Park. Festival with games and rides, food and live music, 5:30 p.m. at the park (free admission) Fireworks, 9:15 p.m., Nordhoff Community Stadium, 1401 Maricopa Highway ($10; $5 for under age 13; $20 for two adults and two children under age 13; presale discount tickets available at stores in Ojai). (805)223-0578 (805)646-0076
Oxnard Fireworks by the Sea Channel Islands Harbor activities include a children's parade, 10:30 a.m. Harbor Boulevard from Albacore Way to Cabezone Circle farmers market and craft vendors, 11 a.m.; fireworks, 9 p.m. 3350 S. Harbor Blvd. (805) 985-4852 www.channelislandsharbor.org ; www.visitoxnard.com
Pacific Palisades Red White and Palisades Blue 4th of July Parade Sunset Boulevard, between Via de la Paz and Drummond Pacific Palisades, CA Parade starts at 2 p.m., with skydivers kicking it off at 1:50 p.m. http://palisadesparade.org/Parade.php
Palisades Charter High School 1577 Bowdoin St. Pacific Palisades, CA 90272 Gates open at 6 p.m. Entertainment begins at 6:30 p.m., fireworks at 9 p.m. Admission: $6 at gate, $5 online in advance, children 12 and under are free http://palisadesparade.org/Fireworks.php
Pasadena "Americafest 2013" at Rose Bowl Stadium 1001 Rose Bowl Dr. Pasadena, CA 91103 2 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Festival begins outside the stadium at 2 p.m. Gates open at 6:30 p.m., with live music and entertainment at 7 p.m. Americafest fireworks show begins at 9 p.m. Tickets: $13 each, children 7 and under and active Military w/ ID are free Parking: $20 (626) 577-3100 http://www.rosebowlstadium.com
Pico Rivera El Rancho High School 6501 S. Passons Blvd. Pico Rivera, CA 90660 Gates open at 6 p.m., live entertainment begins at 7 p.m., fireworks at 9 p.m. Parking and admission are free (562) 801-4430 http://www.ci.pico-rivera.ca.us
Pomona "Kaboom" Monster Trucks, Big Air Freestyle Motocross and Fireworks at Fairplex 1101 W. McKinley Ave. Pomona, CA 91768 Monster trucks, motocross and fireworks Gates open at 5 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m., fireworks at 9:20 p.m. Admission: price varies from $15 to $49, children 2 and under are free http://www.fairplex.com/kaboom
Porter Ranch Fourth of July Spectacular at Shepherd of the Hills Church 19700 Rinaldi St. Porter Ranch, CA 91326 Gates open at 4:30 p.m. Event features live music, inflatable bounces, face painting, food vendors and fireworks (818) 831-9333 http://www.theshepherd.org/4th
Redondo Beach Seaside Lagoon 200 Portofino Way Redondo Beach, CA 90277 Gates open at 2 p.m., fireworks at 9 p.m. Event features food, swimming, live music, DJ and dancing, crafts, water sports, parade and more Tickets start at $22 for adults, $15 for children 4 and up http://www.redondofireworks.com
Rosemead Rosemead 4th of July Parade, Carvinal, 5K and Fireworks Begins at 8 a.m. Rosemead Park 4343 Encinita Ave. Rosemead, CA 91770 (626) 569-2100 http://www.cityofrosemead.org
San Pedro - Cabrillo Beach 3720 Stephen M. White Dr. San Pedro, CA 90731 Starts at 2 p.m., with fireworks at 9 p.m. Free to the public (310) 548-7401 http://www.sanpedro.com/
Santa Barbara Fourth of July Parade "America the Beautiful: The 51st annual event" 1 p.m. State Street at Micheltorena Street to Cota Street. www.spiritof76sb.org
West Coast Symphony Orchestra "American Salute: Standards and patriotic music" 5 p.m. Free. Sunken Gardens at Santa Barbara County Courthouse. www.cieloperformingarts.org
Santa Barbara's Sparkle Entertainment, 7 p.m.; fireworks, 9 p.m. West Beach, Cabrillo Boulevard. 805-568-0020 www.sparklesb.com
Santa Clarita 4th of July Parade in Old Town Newhall Parade starts at 9 a.m. at Hart Park Goes down Main Street, turns onto Lyons Avenue, then up Orchard Village Road and disbanding at Newhall Park http://www.scvtv.com/parade/
Free fireworks spectacular Begins at approximately 9 p.m. Valencia Town Center 24201 West Valencia Blvd. Valencia, CA 91355 (661) 250-3787 http://www.santa-clarita.com
Santa Monica 2013 4th of July Parade Begins at 9:30 a.m. Parade route travels down Main Street, starting at Pico Boulevard, turns right on Marine Street, then right on Barnard Way Parking available at Civic Center garage, Santa Monica Place and parking meters west of Main St. http://www.opa-sm.org
Simi Valley Fourth of July Celebration at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library Event includes crafts, games, patriotic music and president portrayals 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free for outdoor activities admission to museum exhibits $16; $13 age 62 and older; $9 ages 11-17; $6 ages 5-10. 40 Presidential Drive. (805) 522-2977 www.reaganlibrary.com/events
Fourth of July Fireworks Extravaganza Event includes children's activities, crafts, games, 2 p.m.; fireworks, after 9 p.m. Free admission; $500 for VIP for four (send email from website for purchase). Rancho Santa Susana Community Park 5005 E. Los Angeles Ave. www.simivalleyrotary.org
South El Monte South El Monte High School New Temple Park 1450 Lidcombe Ave. South El Monte, CA 91733 (626) 579-2043 Waterslides, live boxing, basketball contests and more Celebration begins at noon and ends at 9 p.m. http://www.ci.south-el-monte.ca.us
South Gate South Gate Park 9615 Pinehurst Avenue South Gate, CA 90280 Carnival begins at 5 p.m. at Tweedy Blvd. and Hildreth Ave. runs through entire weekend Fireworks display at 9 p.m. (323) 563-5479 http://www.sogate.org/
Stevenson Ranch Dr. Richard Rioux Memorial Park 26233 W Faulkner Dr. Stevenson Ranch, CA 91381 Festivities begin at 6 p.m., fireworks at 9 p.m.
Studio City Studio City Chamber of Commerce Fourth of July Fireworks Festival CBS Studio Center 4024 Radford Ave. Studio City, CA 91604 Event runs from 4:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Celebration includes live music, food and fireworks Tickets: $20 for adults, $10 for children 6-12, free for children 5 and under; VIP tickets available (818) 655-5916 http://studiocitychamber.com
Sunland Tujunga Parade on Foothill Boulevard at 10 a.m. Starts at Mt. Gleason and proceeds down Foothill Boulevard to the Sunland Park Festivities begin at 5 p.m. at Verdugo Hills High School Fireworks display at 9 p.m. 10625 Plainview Ave. Tujunga, CA 91042 (818) 352-3420 http://stchamber.com
Thousand Oaks Conejo Pops Orchestra Independence Day Concert Americana and patriotic music, 5-7 p.m. Conejo Community Park 1175 Hendrix Ave. (805) 381-1247 www.crpd.org
Fireworks Spectacular: 9 p.m. Assorted viewing spots including Janss Marketplace, Hillcrest Drive and Moorpark Road The Oaks 350 W. Hillcrest Drive KCLU 88.3 FM for traffic updates and patriotic simulcast, 7-9:45 p.m. Information at Conejo Recreation and Park District, (805) 495-4662, (805) 381-1247, (805) 495-2032 www.janssmarketplace.net ; www.shoptheoaksmall.com
Valencia Fourth of July Fireworks Show at Westfield Valencia Town Center 9:15 p.m. Simulcast music on KHTS 1220 AM. 24201 W. Valencia Blvd. (661) 286-4018 www.santa-clarita.com/arts
Fourth of July Street Fair, Children's Pushem-Pullem Parade and Ventura City Hall Centennial Street Fair with arts and crafts vendors and six stages of live entertainment 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; parade, 10 a.m. Street Fair on Main Street from Fir Street to Mission Park including side streets California, Chestnut and Oak. Parade begins 10 a.m. at Cemetery Memorial Park, Crimea and Main streets. Exhibits and tours of Ventura City Hall, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 501 Poli St. www.cityofventura.net/streetfairs
Walnut Suzanne Park 625 Suzanne Rd Walnut, CA 91789 Begins at 6 p.m.; enjoy face painting, games, a pie-eating contest and more! Fireworks start at 9 p.m.
Westlake Village Fourth of July Pancake Breakfast and Family Parade Boy Scout Troop 752 holds the breakfast -8 a.m. 4415 Lakeview Canyon Road ($5). Parade with red, white and blue decorated bicycles, strollers and wagons begins 9:45 a.m. at the breakfast site and proceeds on Agoura Road to Berniece Bennett Park 31800 Village Center Drive. Festival at the park, 10 a.m.-noon. (818) 706-1613. www.wlv.org
Whittier (Private) Friendly Hills Country Club 8500 Villaverde Dr. Whittier, CA 90605 Celebration begins at 6 p.m. with games, face painting, live music and a BBQ buffet Fireworks at 9 p.m. http://www.friendlyhillscc.com
Woodland Hills July 4th Fireworks Extravaganza Warner Ranch Park 21820 Califa St. Woodland Hills, 91367 Concert begins at 6 p.m., fireworks at 9:08 p.m. http://valleycultural.org
July Fourth Fireworks Extravaganza Keyes Automotive Group co-sponsors the event with music by the Los Angeles Pierce Symphonic Winds 6 p.m.; fireworks, 9:08 p.m. Warner Center Park 5800 Topanga Canyon Blvd. (818)704-1358 www.valleycultural.org
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It's been a strange 36 hours. Yesterday I was coping with the fact that I had been singled out for praise on a gay chubby-chaser blog; today, I'm in an immaculate, elegant hotel room in Indianapolis, reflecting on the six hamburgers I just ate at Steak 'n Shake. Is this really the man I want to be? A weirdo that sits in a hotel room thinking about hamburgers, fit to be admired only by fat-fetishists? As Johnson once wrote, "this is not the life to which Heaven is promised."
The blog, Chubarama, meant well. They found a video of myself and Michael White, my favorite chef and a big man, from The Feedbag. (Citysearch empowers me to go around and find out about things, and when I heard that White was creating a dish using escolar, the king of all fishes, I ran over with a video crew.) Chubarama, which dedicates itself to "the beauty of big men," said some very nice things about us, which led to a long series of comments on the 'Bag. "I am confused, is Michael White gay or not?" asked one. "OMG!!! First Neil Patrick Harris now Michael White," exclaimed another, exasperatedly. One woman rushed to what she supposed was White's defense, saying, "Why don't you people grow up. Who cares, I am happy for Michael. I think he's one of the best chefs in NY." White, an ex-football player from Wisconsin who is as straight as the day is long, wasn't especially happy with all this. But neither was I! What was I doing on a blog devoted to "chubs, cubs, bears, and daddies?" This just didn't gibe with my self image, which is that of a latter-day Merlin Olsen.
Of course, here in Indianapolis on business, I soon forgot the lessons I had learned from Chubarama. Upon learning that there was a Steak 'n Shake, the greatest of all American burger chains, a block from the hotel, I hastened there with the alacrity of a sailor headed for a Tenderloin brothel. It was everything that I had remembered, and I found myself ordering one hamburger after another. Transfixed with the operational details of how the burgers were flattened on the hot griddle, and calculating the proportions of cheese to meat, I thought only of the hamburger to come, and the segments of the menu I had yet to try. "I want another hamburger," I told the waitress. "Just keep 'em coming, huh?" came her kindly reply. Was this a possible reader of Chubarama? Or was she just being nice? As long as the burgers kept coming I didn't care.
Josh Ozersky is the national restaurant editor for Citysearch, and newly-converted zealot for Team Rachael. He writes Citysearch's New York food blog, The Feedbag, but will be writing every week here on topics that aren't all tied up with the comings and goings of the New York restaurant world, his usual sphere of authority. Along with meat, that is — he's also the author of The Hamburger: A History, coming to you soon in paperback.


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The Anaheim Ducks power play is about to get a big boost from the backend as they have acquired defenceman Lubomir Visnovsky from the Edmonton Oilers in exchange for Ryan Whitney and a sixth-round draft pick.
The 33-year old Slovakian blueliner has three years and $14 million remaining on his contract.
"Lubomir Visnovsky is a skilled defenseman with a proven track record," said Ducks' Executive Vice President/General Manager Bob Murray in a statement. "We feel this is a major addition for us, not only for our stretch drive but going forward."
Visnovsky has been one of the few bright spots in a woeful season for the Oilers. He leads all Oilers defencemen with 10 goals, 22 assists and is among the team leaders in both plus/minus and ice time. He is a smooth skating powerplay specialist who makes a solid first past out of the zone, however due to his relatively small stature, he has been a bit injury prone throughout his eight year career.
Originally selected 118th overall by the Los Angeles Kings in the 2000 NHL Entry draft, Visnovsky has 87 goals and 252 assists in 594 career games split between the Kings and Oilers. He has represented Slovakia at the Olympics four times and played in the 2007 NHL All-Star game.
This ends a brief and disappointing stay in Anaheim for Whitney. Known for his offensive prowess, Whitney has only four goals and 24 assists in 62 games this season.
He was acquired by the Ducks at the deadline last season for Chris Kunitz and Eric Tangradi. He was originally drafted by the Penguins in the 1st round, 5th overall in the 2002 NHL Entry Draft.


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Classic Series
DAC-V1 D to A Converter
The DAC-V1 is an asynchronous USB digital to analogue converter with multiple digital S/PDIF inputs, precision volume control and a high-quality headphone amplifier. It will produce stunning sound quality from your computer and transform it into a high-quality, high-resolution music hub.
Digital made musical
Connect the DAC-V1 to your PC, Mac or Laptop via a standard A to B USB cable and the quality of your music will be defined not by the limitations of the computer hardware, but by the quality of the data itself. And with DAC-V1 that can be incredibly high, up to 24bit/384kHz resolution.
Flexible yet powerful
While the DAC-V1 is perfectly suited to being positioned on a desk near a computer it is also highly versatile. It can integrate seamlessly into a traditional hi-fi system or be used with any two-channel digital audio source such as a games console, satellite box or any other device with a digital output via one of its five S/PDIF digital inputs. The DAC-V1 can also be combined with the Naim UnitiServe hard disc server and its matching power amplifier, the NAP 100, to create a compact high-end music system.
Connect to:
PC/Mac/Laptop – Make the most of music from your computer via asynchronous USB
Hard disk player – Create a compact yet powerful hi-fi system by combining DAC-V1 with the NAP 100 and UnitiServe
Games Console – Immerse yourself in games and multi-media sound from your favourite console
CD Player – Take over preamplifier and DAC duties for your CD player and give extra connectivity
DVD Player – Play sound from your movies, documetaries, live concerts and more
Satellite TV Receiver – Improve the sound quality of your TV or set top box
Speakers – the 50W (into 8 ohms) NAP 100 power amp will drive a wide range of demanding loudspeakers
Headphones – play direct through your headphones from the front panel of the DAC-V1
Key features:
- High-speed asynchronous USB input up to 24bit/384kHz
- 5 x S/PDIF inputs up to 24bit/192kHz (1 x BNC, 2 X RCA, 2 x TOSLINK)
- Selectable fixed or variable analogue outputs (DIN or RCA)
- Zero S/PDIF Jitter design in common with the original Naim DAC
- Naim custom designed Digital Filtering with 16 times oversampling
- SHARC ADSP21489 DSP for Digital Filtering and zero S/PDIF jitter
- Classic discrete Naim preamplifier gain stage topology with selected components
- High-quality Burr Brown PCM1791A DAC, in common with NDX and SuperUniti
- Single ended Class-A headphone amplifier. Front panel ¼ inch headphone output
- Optical isolation between digital and analogue sections
- Naim digitally controlled analogue volume control for performance and precision
- Linear power supply with 210VA transformer, windings for Digital, DAC and analogue stages
- Operates with computers running OSX, 10.7 and above, Windows XP, 7 and 8
- Floating or Chassis ground switch for optimum performance with any system
- Field upgradeable firmware
- OLED display for adjusting settings and checking incoming bit-rates
- Control via IR remote control or front panel controls
- DAC-V1 can control computer playback and volume
- Compact non-magnetic low-resonance chassis and sleeve
- British design and build
Asynchronous USB Explained
Digital audio isn't just about the data – 0s and 1s – and ensuring that each sample value is accurately converted into a corresponding output voltage. Also vital to achieving the highest fidelity is ensuring that each successive sample is reproduced at a precise time interval from those around it. If that time interval varies – an effect known as jitter – then the output waveform will be distorted. To prevent this, the master clock that controls the process should, ideally, be placed right next to the digital to analogue converter circuitry, not remote from it. Asynchronous mode USB provides for this because it allows data to be 'pulled' from the source as required, whereas in other modes the data is 'pushed' down the interface under control of the far inferior and distant clock in the computer.
For more technical detail please read the white paper available for the DAC-V1.
World class headphone amplifier
Naim has a long tradition of using discrete transistor, single ended Class-A amplifiers for all its pre-amplifier stages. This has now been extended to the headphone amplifier of the DAC-V1. The headphone amplifier cleverly uses the pre-amp output amplifier for headphone drive. The moment headphones are plugged in, the output current drive is automatically turned up five times to give dynamic drive for all headphone impedances. The amplifier runs from a high voltage power supply so has the ability to drive high impedance headphones with the voltage swing they require for open and dynamic sound. The result is the audio stages are kept as simple and pure as possible for both normal and headphone modes. Single ended Class-A is long known for its natural sound quality and exhibits zero crossover distortion. Its Achilles' heel is that it is inefficient, for headphone drive this is not important so all the benefits can be exploited. Most headphone amplifiers are Class-AB, where the amplifiers output stage is in two halves; one pushing and one pulling. Here the two halves meet in the middle and can produce non-consonant distortion or distortions that do not occur naturally in music.
|Asynchronous USB (High Speed)
|Type B
|Digital Inputs
|5 S/PDIF (1 coaxial BNC, 2 coaxial RCA, 2 optical TOSLINK)
|IR Input
|Front panel
|Windows 7 and 8 (up to 24bit/348kHz) Custom driver available
|Mac OSX
|OSX 10.7 and above (up to 24bit/384kHz)
|Frequency Response
|10Hz to 20kHz +0.1dB/-0.5dB
|Analogue Outputs
|2 (RCA and DIN) Variable Pre-amp Output Line Output Fixed: 2.1V RMS
|Headphone Outputs
|1⁄4 inch (6.35mm) TRS Socket
|Output Impedance
|44.1kHz to 384kHz
|32kHz to 192kHz, 24bit
|Front Panel
|Front panel buttons and touch-sensitive logo mute function
|Remote handset included
|Power Consumption
|<17VA (max.)
|Mains Supply
|115V or 230V; 50 or 60Hz
|87 x 207 x 314mm (H x W x D)
|Shipping Dimensions
|210 x 280 x 410mm (H x W x D)
|Shipping Weight
|Black powder coated
|Black powder coated
Here is a selection of reviews that have been written about this product. Where PDF downloads or online links are available to us, they are featured.
Hi-fi Critic - March 2014"combination of flexibility, simplicity and superior performance"
Head-Fi - January 2014"Naim has really created a beautiful sounding DAC in the DAC-V1"
Hi-Fi Choice - December 2013"Another masterful showing from Naim. It takes the good bits from the pricier Naim DAC, adds an excellent asynchronous USB implementation and a volume control and the result is a sound that's good enough to let rip into most speakers."
What Hi-Fi? Sound & Vision - July 2013The DAC-V1 is nothing short of a triumph for Naim.
Gramophone - May 2013"Just add speakers and a computer for the ultimate desktop system."
AVForums - May 2013"The Naim delivered a beautifully poised performance with a precise and detailed delivery. As a result it was wonderfully musical, with a smooth but lively sound that retained plenty of dynamism."
IT ProPortal - April 2013"The DAC-V1 represents Naim's first foray into asynchronous USB, and as debuts go, this one is pretty spectacular."
Hi-Fi Choice - April 2013"Another masterful showing from Naim... a package that's even greater than the sum of the parts - and great value too."
MSN Tech - February 2013"If you listen to music most of the day, think about the hours you'll spend rediscovering your favourite albums during your working week."
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