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Vasyl Lomachenko and Zou Shiming will support Manny Pacquiao's WBO welterweight title defense against Chris Algieri on November 22 in Macao, China.
Vasyl Lomachenko and Zou Shiming will support Manny Pacquiao's WBO welterweight title defense against Chris Algieri on November 22 in Macao, China.
WBO 140-pound beltholder Chris Algieri insists that his rise to welterweight to challenge WBO welterweight titlist Manny Pacquiao will result in a distinct win over a modern-day legend.
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RingTV.com caught up with new IBF welterweight titleholder Kell Brook hours after the unbeaten British star arrived back on home soil from the U.S., where he upset Shawn Porter on Saturday. Brook wants showdowns with Floyd Mayweather Jr. and fellow Brit Amir Khan.
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Junior welterweight prospect Jose Ramirez spoke to RingTV about pursing a college business degree, training at Wild Card Boxing Club for his first eight rounder on the Rios-Chaves undercard, fighting Vasyl Lomachenko during his extensive amateur career, making the 2012 U.S. Olympic team and sparring with Manny Pacquiao.
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Chris Algieri is as confident as ever during a one-on-one interview with RingTV's Bill Emes, who talked to the unbeaten WBO 140-pound titleholder about his Nov. 22 showdown with Manny Pacquiao and potential future bout with Floyd Mayweather Jr.
Chris Algieri talked about his Nov. 22 showdown with Manny Pacquiao in Macau and analyzed the style matchup with the Filipino hero during a media roundtable. "He's never fought a guy as large as me who is athletic," Algieri said. "Guys who move, who have angles, who are stylish boxers give him trouble."
One fan expresses extreme frustration with boxing's Cold War and asks Dougie if it will ever end, others share more feedback on Canelo Alvarez-Erislandy Lara and what might be next for Canelo, as well as mythical matchups and other subjects in this week's Friday mailbag. Enjoy!
Pound-for-pound king Floyd Mayweather Jr. was named "The Best Fighter" for the sixth time at the 2014 ESPY Awards at The Nokia Theatre at LA Live in Los Angeles on Wednesday night.
Manny Pacquiao and Chris Algieri have reached an agreement to fight on Nov. 22 in Macau, China, the fighters' promoters told RingTV.com Tuesday evening.
A potential bout between WBO junior welterweight titleholder Chris Algieri and WBO welterweight beltholder Manny Pacquiao is "very close" to becoming a reality for a Nov. 22 HBO Pay-Per-View main event at the Venetian Casino in Macau.
Serious discussions are ongoing regarding a potential bout between newly-crowned WBO junior welterweight titleholder Chris Algieri and WBO welterweight beltholder Manny Pacquiao, Top Rank CEO Bob Arum informed RingTV.com on Wednesday.
Lem Satterfield's latest notebook brings us news on another ESPY candidate for this year's "Best Fighter" category: RING super middleweight champion Andre Ward.
Despite recently signing a contract extension with Top Rank Promotions, Manny Pacquiao's future options just might have slightly improved with Bob Arum burying the hatchet with Oscar De la Hoya.
Chris Algieri spoke to RingTV's Bill Emes one week after upsetting Ruslan Provodnikov. The new WBO 140-pound titleholder talked about recovery from his injuries, a rematch with Provodnikov, unification bouts vs. Danny Garcia and Lamont Peterson, dream fights vs. Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr., the VADA program and PEDs in boxing, and other subjects.
Chris Algieri's promoter, Joe DeGuardia, of Star Boxing, informed RingTV.com on Tuesday that he has begun preliminary discussions with Top Rank regarding a potential bout with Manny Pacquiao.
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Beautifully shot, alternately joyful and horrifying, Alma captures the ecological, and even spiritual, cost of meat, dairy, and leather production in the Brazilian Amazon. Rouxel (Green, SFGFF 2011) creates a powerful statement about the global industrial economy and the speed with which virgin forests are being cleared for timber and new grazing land. Click here to watch.
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Quick Overview
Get your favorite coffee drinks at the push of a button with the Saeco Exprelia One Touch Superautomatic Espresso Machine. The double boiler provides instant steam and automatic milk frothing function for total bean-to-cup customization. Saeco designed its Exprelia with pre-programmed buttons for cappuccinos, lattes and macchiatos as well as access to automatic cleaning and descaling. All you have to do is sit back and relax then enjoy the frothy goodness your machine will magically create.
Features & Functionality of the Saeco Exprelia One Touch Superautomatic Espresso Machine
- Removable Milk Frothing Carafe with Automatic Cleaning Cycle: External container automatically froths milk into your cup. The top portion of the handle swivels to the left to dispense steamed milk directly into your cup during the brew cycle. When the handle is swiveled back to the container it automatically rinses itself to keep the container clean and clear of any milk clogs.
- Alternate Steaming and Hot Water Wand: The Exprelia has a dedicated hot water and alternate steaming wand with dedicated second boiler for strong steaming power. The stainless steel wand does not include a panarello and is perfect for creating your own micro-foam.
- Removable Water Tank: 1.5 liter removable water tank
- Double Boiler System: The Exprelia has two stainless-steel boilers that ensure there is always water at the right temperature for brewing, steaming, or dispensing hot water.
- Saeco Brewing System (SBS): Allows you to choose the strength and consistency of your coffee by turning a dial.
- Aroma System: The Saeco Aroma System pre-wets your coffee grinds to ensure the best possible coffee extraction. This feature, also known as pre-infusion, can be turned off or on, or lengthened to suit your taste.
- Auto-Clean: Your Saeco superautomatic will automatically clean and descale for you leaving you with a well-maintained machine that will produce flavorful drinks every time.
- Customization: Each beverage can be set to your personal preference. It allows you to program the quantity of coffee to grind, coffee temperature, size of your drink and quantity of milk or water.
|Ease of Care and Maintenance
|Ease of Use
|Overall Value for the Money
|How Does it Compare?
This machine does not have all of the proverbial bells and whistles that the Xelsis does, but it shares the same one-touch functionality.
|Model Number
|9.625 inches
|16.375 inches
|14.125 inches
|Product Weight (lbs.)
|1500 watts
|120 volts
|Case Material
|Stainless Steel/Plastic
|Boiler Material
|Stainless Steel
|Cup Clearance
|4.25 inches
|Reservoir Size
|1.5 liters
|Steam Wand Type
|Traditional Only
|Cup Warmer
|Warm Up: Brew Time
|1 minute and 29 seconds
|Warm Up: Steam Time
|12 seconds
|Boiler Design
|Double Boiler
|Water Sources
|Reservoir/Internal Tank
|Auto Shut Off
|Yes - Optional, with Steam Wand
|Bean Hopper Capacity
|10.5 ounces
|Bypass Doser
|Brushed Stainless Steel
Submit a question directly to owners of this product and ask what they think about it!
Since the bean hopper and water container doors flip up you need enough space to access these. I have my machine under a cabinet with 18" of clearance and have just enough space to fill the bean hopper. For the water, instead of removing the tank to refill, I have a plastic tube that connects to my filter water faucet and it snakes into the tank. Nov 20, 2012
compartments which when open completely add 5" to overall on height. Nov 21, 2012
We previously had a Delonghi. While it worked great, it was very loud. I find this machine to be much quieter. It is definitely not silent, but we did notice a big difference between the two. You can set the milk quantity to your own preference so it is hard to accurately tell you how many cups you would get. I would get 3 -4 from the milk pitcher. Also note that the milk does not get too hot. We have to refill the water daily, but we drink a lot of coffee. Compared to the Delonghi, adding water is not a big deal. I just use a pitcher to add some to the spout on top.
Good luck with your decision. Overall, we love this machine. Sep 10, 2012
The number of cappuccinos it makes depends on the size you make them. Each drink can be customized with the amount of espresso and milk. The milk carafe holds 18oz of milk so figure on 3 cappuccinos before refilling. Sep 10, 2012
Thanks! Dec 8, 2013
If you remove the SBS rectangle you can get about 7" tall... I have a 16oz mug that is 4" across 4" tall and it barely fits between the carafe and the steam wand but the steam wand can be moved out of the way so something with a bit more diameter would still work. The travel mugs we have will not fit even with the SBS piece removed. I also recommend having a permanent mug under the unit because it will rinse at turn on and when it goes to sleep so I keep a mug under the spout to catch the liquid instead of constantly cleaning out the tray. Dec 9, 2013
Cleaning is no issue on the frother I just wipe it off. The autofrother auto cleans with each use and can be cycled on demand. Cleaning the carafe seems easy. I have not cleaned the internal portion as of yet sut seems straight forward. Apr 10, 2012
We were looking at the Xelsis which has tons of positive reviews; the Exprelia seems like a similar machine but has a lot fewer reviews, so we're wondering if it's as good. thanks!! Jan 16, 2012
The machine is easy to clean and maintain with one word of advice. When I descaled it (recommended every 1-2 months.. a message displayed), it took about 40 minutes and does need direct supervision. It uses a lot of water and you need to pause it and empty the containers to avoid spilling.
One last thing. It is really attractive and well engineered. The fit and finish is lovely and it looks gorgeous on the counter. Jan 20, 2012
I have used my Exprelia One Touch for over a year and really like it. Easy to use, easy to maintain, and makes great coffee drinks.
From what I know the Evo is essentially the same machine only newer: same price, specs, features, and guts as the One Touch, only with a bit of a cosmetic face lift.
You won't go wrong with either one of them.
(I've also been very satisfied with Seattle Coffee Gear)
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You may need to use a slightly smaller cup than normal to fit it under the frothing spout, but you would need to experiment as you may be able to slightly tilt the cup to get it to fit appropriately. Apr 3, 2012
Looking for warranty, care information, or videos of this product? You're in the right place!
The independent coffee tasting organization Italian Tasters has certified Saeco's Xelsis, Exprelia and Intelia superautomatics as producing Espresso and Cappuccino Perfetto. Learn More.
Warranty Information for the Saeco Exprelia One Touch Superautomatic Espresso Machine
|What it Covers:
Saeco espresso machines, coffee makers and grinders
|1 Year
|Who Supports the Warranty:
|Warranty Contact Information:
|Eligible for SCG Extended Warranty?
|Yes (Espresso machines only).
|Can SCG Repair?
|Yes. Read more about our out-of-warranty repair services.
Caring for the Saeco Exprelia One Touch Superautomatic Espresso Machine
- Descale every two to three months. We recommend using Dezcal.
- Soap out water tank and drip tray every few days.
- Remove the brew group and spray it down with hot water (no soap!) about once per week.
- Clean and rinse the milk pitcher in soapy water between fillings.
- Wipe the brushed stainless casing with a damp rag or sponge. Casing can be cleaned periodically with stainless steel cleaner/polish.
User Manuals for your Saeco Exprelia One Touch Superautomatic Espresso Machine
Videos Featuring the Saeco Exprelia One Touch SUperautomatic Espresso Machine
Cleaning a Superautomatic Brew Group
Compare One Touch Superautomatics
Can I Use Grindz to Clean My Superautomatic?
Saeco Superauto Brew Group Lubrication
Saeco Superauto Shot Calibration
Saeco Superauto Bypass Doser Dosages
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Broke After One YearReview by Peter
Price Value Quality
Aside from it failing and it's at Seattle Coffee Gear as I speak (and they are SLOW to fix it...it's been one month), the machine is everything and more. The machine rocks and from what I've been told, the issue is uncommon. We shall see but me loves me Exprelia.
(Posted on 1/20/14)
Great Espresso ExperienceReview by Marty
Price Value Quality
I have had my machine for 6 weeks and all I can say is, it is a performer. Once you do your initial programming, it is exact from one shot to the next. I wanted a long time before investing this much money and did lots of research on espresso machines but so happy I decided on the Exprelia. The folks at SCG have been wonderful to answer all of my questions, and always very friendly, which made my entire experience excellent. Their videos are very helpful also.
(Posted on 12/26/13)
Excellent, she does need some attention...Review by Eric
Price Value Quality
I followed Gail's recommendation (on the video about the favorites...) and recently purchased my Exprelia (just before EVO was out).
It's an amazing machine. It does need set-up and you must pay attention to some details.
First thing - do not settle for the warm milk - check your power grid.
I'm from Brazil and I bought mine in Europe (220 volts). I can say by experience that while in Europe, the milk got really hot and yummy. Really, I was used to heating the cup with my old super auto... and I didn't have to do that anymore, because if I did, it would burn my hands.
So, I'm back to Brazil, and... warm milk!
After a while I noticed that the electric voltage transformer (industrial one, proper for equipment >1500 w) was doing strange noises. I had the network remodeled (no more transformer) and updated circuit breakers. Pay attention here, check the caliber of the wiring too, as it may melt if you go overcapacity...
And now I'm back to hot milk. Of course it won't boil the milk, but way way waaay hotter vs. before I switched the power grid.
About the drip tray vs. water tank. She rinses a lot. You may choose... You can turn the rinsing off. Of course that would lead to washing down and disassembling the brew group for cleaning more often, but you will then get the 11 pucks...
About the espresso: the out of the box set-up is just fine, but it's amazing to be able to control the extraction. I got mine between 25-30 seconds combining grind and the pressure system device.
Pros: amazing cost-benefit. Amazing shots. You can tweak the extraction. You can custom the amount of coffee and the amount of liquid.
Cons: the drip tray is small and as a very clean lady, she rinses a lot, and you will have to empty it all the time... or solve that by turning the rinsing off and washing down/disassembling the brew group more often. Also, you can't adjust the temperature of the milk – and to achieve acceptable levels, you may want to check the power grid.
(Posted on 10/17/13)
Excellent ProductReview by SgtRock95
Price Value Quality
I've had my Exprelia for 1 1/2 years now and it's performed flawlessly, producing almost 900 long coffees and 60 lattes. (I need to make lattes more frequently). Anyways, the machine offers a full-slate of customizable features to allow you to fine tune drinks to suit your taste. And better yet, once you find that perfect cup the Exprelia will produce the same cup day after day at the push of a button. What more could you ask for?
I've been using the same brand of beans for several years but the Exprelia extracts depths of flavor I never knew were there. Just shows what a quality machine can do, you get what you pay for.
If you are passionate about coffee, the Exprelia won't disappoint.
(Posted on 5/25/13)
Nice machine that does it allReview by Garrett
Price Value Quality
This is a nice machine, pretty maintenance free. It looks nice and is pretty easy to operate. The cons would be that the milk doesnt get very hot, which requires you to have a very warm cup or froth the milk with the wand again.
Also, because it auto cleans every use, you do have to add water & empty the drip tray often. But that is the price you pay for low maintenance. It is fun to watch it at work making a cappuccino or latte.
(Posted on 4/18/13)
The Exprelia ROCKS!Review by Mike I
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OK - I've had the Exprelia a bit over 6 months now. I waited because I wanted to give a more experienced and detailed review, and gee, who has the time!
1) If you want a superautomatic (and who doesn't?), and you don't need multiple fancy drink-memory settings, this is the machine to buy. Makes truly excellent coffee and lattes, very easy to maintain, fast, simple - no faults, really.
2) Buy from Seattle Coffee Gear. They are great, and their customer service is excellent.
Size - I got a request once asking about dimensions. Sitting on my counter the maximum depth of the machine is about 19". That is including the handle of the milk carafe and the electric plug in the back. You can't push the machine back flush against a wall because the plug sticks out about an inch. Without the milk carafe, it is about 16.5" deep including the plug. The machine is 14" high, but you will need about 19" of height to clear the doors to water and beans. It is only 10" wide, but the front door opens to the right and swings out so you need about 14.5 inches of width to clear.
Capacities: I can get about 6 lattes from a filling of water. The milk runs out after about 4 lattes. The beans last far longer; at least 4 times as long as the water. It all depends on your settings, too. But this really isn't bad. The machine is very good about letting you know when water is low, and it's easy to fill. The inside drip tray and grounds bin fill up after about 6-8 lattes. It seems sooner, but often it is the drip tray that is full, not the grounds hopper (see more on that below). The frequency is not a problem, as the machine lets you know and it's pretty easy to empty and wash - but having a sink not too far away will avoid testing your balancing skills - the drip tray inside can be pretty full. NOTE - there IS a bean-hopper-empty sensor. But it doesn't work so well. Sometimes it doesn't let you know at all, sometimes it lets you know too late to avoid tan dishwater. That's my only minor complaint, and once you know the machine you can tell by the sound of the grinder when the beans are low (like any other superautomatic!). I actually returned my first machine after a few weeks because the bean sensor didn't work. Seattle Coffee Gear and Philips customer service were both friendly and helpful. Philips ended up sending me an entirely new machine, no charge. That is the machine I've had for 6 months, and the sensor works, kinda, some of the time. Hey, it's Italian. It has personality.
Coffee: If you like caps or lattes, trust me, your milk consumption will go WAY UP. Ours did. It is so easy, and they come out great. What used to be a morning cup with some microwaved milk has become two or three lattes every day. Some reviewers have grumbled about the temperature of the foam. Nit Pickers. For a home machine so small and easy, it is pretty darn good. Much, much better than the standard fare at most coffee shops. If you need super-hot foam, you can use the panarello, or you can just go to your favorite barrista. For 99.9% of us, 99.9% of the time, it is just fine.
Milk: The carafe is awesome. The cleaning feature works great. We dis-assemble and wash it (for flavor and sanitation) about every week - your mileage may vary. After the morning brews, we put it back in the fridge, then refill in the morning, and wash on the weekend. Full-fat milks (or goat milk) are not the best - we have settled on 2%.
Beans: No more COSTCO oily espresso beans! The Exprelia is so good and so consistent you can easily tell the differences between beans. It is great fun to try new beans and find favorites - something I haven't been able to do on any other machine I've had. For our milk-based drinks, our current favorite is Zoka Organic Espresso Cuatro (from Seattle Coffee Gear!). We are going to try a hyper-local roaster next, who does home delivery!
Quirks: We have named our machine "Bugnata" which is Italian slang (perhaps not the nicest slang) for "Loudmouth". The machine (she) talks a lot - the display is nearly always telling you something: Refill water, Empty Drip Tray, Please Wait, Close Front Door, Carafe Cleaning... Sometimes we talk back to it. The machine rinses itself frequently - which is why the inside drip tray fills up faster than you might think. It depends on what drinks you are making and how often you cleanse the milk carafe, and how often you turn it on/off or have it sleep. There is an adjustable sleep timer so the machine will power down after a period of time, and that rinse sometimes catches us by surprise, as Bugnata had been sitting quietly for some time, then she starts doing things with no one near her... But that is why she makes great coffee and is easy to keep clean. The rinsing also causes the outside drip tray (under your cup) to fill, but that too is easy to empty and wash.
To repeat - this is a fantastic machine, worth every penny, and we're never going back (or to another brand!).
Hope this helps you all!
(Posted on 3/23/13)
I am in loveReview by Pego
Price Value Quality
I thought I had a great relationship with my husband of 18 years, and then I met the Saeco Exprelia. I love this machine. I can't wait to wake up in the morning and brew my first cappuccino. The temperature is just right, the flavor is robust, the milk is frothed to perfection...all with one touch of a button. My teenagers love to make themselves a hot cup of frothy cocoa as well, so between my lattes and their cocoa we're keeping a lot of farmers in business.
In all seriousness, I'm really impressed with this machine and wouldn't hesitate for a moment to recommend it to anyone who loves coffee.
(Posted on 1/13/13)
An outstanding machine... delivers everything as promised!Review by Patrik
Value Quality Price
It took me less than 2 hours to unpack it, set it up and program it. The next morning, absolute deliciousness.
The milk carafe is an excellent feature.
I have already recommended this model to friends.
(Posted on 9/7/12)
FantasticoReview by Sam
Quality Value Price
Amazing machine! It took a day for us to bond (me to adjust the settings properly), but on day two my cafe lungo was magnificent. The one touch cappucinno is my wife's favorite. And, the self-cleaning milk carafe is a huge success. I've owned or used 3 different Saeco machines and 1 Jura, and the Exprelia is definitely the best in all categories. The coffee it produces is well balanced, but robust and full-bodied and hot even when adding cool cream. There is no bitter or sour notes you can get with other machines.
Having lived in Europe for the past three years and being very use to having a daily ristretto, I'm am completely satisfied with this machine.
IF I had any suggestions for improvement, it would be to include a warning and stop the brew cycle when there aren't enough beans in the hopper to fill the chamber. I managed to make a cup of rather murky brown hot water once. I now dutifully check the hopper and water container before brewing.
The best recommendation I can give is that I would recommend this machine to all of my Italian friends.
Easy To Clean,Quiet,Quick Brewing,Great Taste,Easy To Use
Smallish water container,Lacks warning during brew
(Posted on 6/2/12)
I would buy this product again!Review by T&S
Quality Value Price
We love our new coffee machine. Its really getting a workout as we enjoy the many possibilities for making different coffee and simplistic controls to get there.
Easy to use, easy to clean and a very nice look all confirms our decision to purchase our new machine from Seattle Coffee Gear.
Easy To Use, Easy To Clean, Quick Brewing, Great Taste
Small Water Container
(Posted on 4/24/12)
Excellent, but warm milk issue is trueReview by D in OR
Quality Value Price
Excellent, smaller machine with everything as promised and easy to use. Menus are basic and easily programmable. Unfortunately milk frother via automatic pitcher is warm at best. Have to heat milk in cup in microwave 1st, then all is well and efficient with little mess on the milk side of things. Hope all manufacturers will figure out how to heat up milk equal to espresso temp from same machine.
Great Taste, Easy To Use, Easy To Clean, Quick Brewing
Small Water Container
(Posted on 3/21/12)
Great ProductReview by Louis
Quality Value Price
Easy to use --best intergration of milk carafe.
Easy To Use, Great Taste
Small Water Container
(Posted on 3/5/12)
It really works as easy as they sayReview by old dog
Quality Value Price
The container for used grounds is small and must be emptied more often than my old machine. Easy to fill water and beans. Tastes great.
Easy To Use, Quick Brewing, Pretty much push a button, Great Taste
Small Water Container, Small coffee container
(Posted on 12/20/11)
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I would love to see gov't ethanol subsidies go away but the proposed solution is an executive order? I don't like that the executive branch has decided not to enforce immigration law and I don't want to encourage them to not enforce energy law either. The answer is repeal the law The president does not need to act, Congress does. The executive branch (I don't care who is in office) needs to be reeled in.
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I believe the law provides for such a waiver, so in this case, it's appropriate.
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But it's also appropriate for Congress to write a new law to kill it permanently.
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"I'm in heaven," said my friend, describing that special kind of uplift you can only achieve from long-distance running, true love or intensive carbo-loading.
I passed another of the four bowls of pasta on the table to her. "Try this one."
My wife, friends and I have picked at our salads, devoured two thin-crust pizzas and are now floating on a pasta high as the bowls circle the table. One is rich with cream and cheese, another bright and saline with flecks of tomato and Manila clams. One you stab, another you twirl. We are giddy with the food at Vingenzo's.
This two-year-old Woodstock restaurant has become a destination for Atlantans looking for ingredient-driven Italian food as well as a local treasure for those lucky enough to live nearby. To say this restaurant serves pizza and pasta doesn't tell the whole story. The mozzarella is made in-house, the Neapolitan pizzas fashioned from all-Italian ingredients and cooked in a wood-burning oven, and the pastas of every shape and size, strand and spiral, are made daily. Before your brain can even process the question of whether or not you like the food, your palate recognizes the flavor of fresh.
Indeed, owner/chef Michael Bologna and his partner Gary Slivenik know their ingredients. The two lead an interesting Batman-and-Robin existence. During the day they run the culinary program at Chattahoochee Technical College; at night they repair to this sunny corner space in a retail strip in old downtown Woodstock — just along the railroad tracks and across the street from the Right Wing Cafe.
Bologna — who grew up in New York in the kind of Italian family where a home cooking project might result in 500 ravioli for the extended clan — keeps the menu simple and focused squarely on the fine ingredients in his larder. He prepares a dozen or more appetizers and salads, and an equal number of thin-crust pizzas that, in European fashion, are portioned as individual entrees.
The pasta program is interesting: each night Bologna prepares three fresh pastas that you can mix and match to the standing list of sauces. In the kitchen they come together with a light touch that allows every component — even those scattered slivers of basil — to register on the tongue.
Start with a tasting of house-made mozzarellas ($18) — the best way to grok the spirit of this restaurant. Bologna sources fresh cheese curd from American producers and produces latte fresco (cow's milk) and bufula (water buffalo) cheeses — the former mild, sweet and stretchy, the latter moist and saltier to underscore its delicate tang. These two share the plate with stracchiatella di burrata, cow's-milk mozz wrapped around a soft filling of cream and marscapone. Capers, roasted peppers and cherry tomoatoes, olives and a few drizzles of oil offers bursts of contrasting flavor.
So there's the cheese. You want more? Of course you do! In fact, I might gingerly suggest you skip an overdressed arugula salad ($9) heaped on a chewy round of pizza dough and get right to the reasons you're here.
The pizzas certainly merit a spot on the Atlanta short list. Blistered with fat bubbles at the edge, glove-thin in the center — these are the pizzas for those of you who can't stand the weak, puddly middles of some other Neapolitan pizzas around town. A thin veneer of San Marzano tomatoes, bufula mozzarella and those all-important basil leaves adorn the margherita ($12) for a correct version of the classic.
Given the super-thin crusts — crunch here, flop there — these pizzas seem more appealing as vehicles for bigger flavors. The fico e prosciutto ($15) combines a respectful sheen of fig preserve with 24-month-aged Parma ham (sheer and rosy), gorgonzola crumbles and fresh arugula leaves. Folds of flavor, this thing.
As much as I like and admire these pizzas, I can't say I love them with all my pizza-passion heart yet. Bologna makes them with only Caputo 00 flour, Italian water, salt and fresh yeast without any of the fat that some add to tenderize the dough. I admire the purity of flavor, though these pies do tend to toughen as they cool. They seem to support the toppings rather than meld with them.
But I do love the pastas with abandon. Thin spaghetti con vongole ($16) sing with the briny flavor of clam liquor infusing its spicy tomato sauce. Handmade fusilli (extruded from a machine and left to air-dry in the afternoon) arrive baked al forno ($16) with mozzarella, handmade ricotta, roma tomatoes and (dryish) pellets of house sausage. This is not bubby, gooey, Sunday-dinner-on-"The-Sopranos" ziti al forno, but something lighter and fresher.
This kitchen likes fresh. Even the funghi d'estate mushroom sauce ($14) comes with dusky slivers of shiitake mushroom, tomato, basil and olive oil rather than cream. It's an ideal sauce for the kitchen's shimmery egg-white fettuccine.
That said, Bologna does have a gutbuster or two up the sleeve of his chef's jacket. If the night's special involves lobster and shrimp in a parmesan cream sauce ($23), don't even think of resisting. It hits that macaroni-and-cheese spot dead on.
Vingenzo's is open for lunch only on Friday and Saturday, but I highly recommend it. The bright dining room — with its plate windows, open kitchen and clattery tile — floods with light and good energy. There are no pastas at lunch, but the kitchen makes an interesting pasticcio di maccheroni ($8) — a sweet tart shell filled with pasta, mushrooms and sausage. It's odd but charming and brings to mind "Big Night" — never a bad thing.
If you prefer your tarts for dessert, may I steer you to the ricotta cheesecake ($7), studded with marsala-plumped raisins and chocolate chips? I thought so.
I mean, you've had cheese and carbs — fresh, delicious, happy-making cheese and carbs — for every course. Why stop now?VINGENZO'S 105 E. Main St., Woodstock, 770-924-9133 Food: Neapolitan pizza and pasta Service: Knowledgeable and attentive; helps you understand this is no typical pizza joint Best dishes: Fresh pasta with clam sauce or mushroom sauce, pizza with figs and prosciutto, mozzarella tasting, ricotta cheesecake Vegetarian selections: Quite a few. Vegetarians will be like cows in pasture here
November 12th, 2010
8:27 am
Ok, my mouth is watering now.
November 12th, 2010
8:30 am
Yes, please! And not 10 mins from me. I will definitely have to try this out sometime. The fig and proscuitto pizza sounds heavenly.
November 12th, 2010
8:48 am
"Grok" lol
November 12th, 2010
10:01 am
This would be my only complaint about V's as well: "I admire the purity of flavor, though these pies do tend to toughen as they cool. They seem to support the toppings rather than meld with them." While I've never experienced the toughening with the margherita, perhaps since it's one of the offerings that has more tomato sauce to moisten the dough below, some of the other pies do indeed become more like crackers with toppings.
The house-made mozzarellas are glorious.
November 12th, 2010
10:27 am
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this restaurant! My husband and I have been coming here since it opened and we're treated like family every time we walk in the door. It is such a great addition to the mostly bland/chain dining scene in Woodstock. The food is amazing and their service is exceptional. Many of kitchen and wait staff are students learning a craft and you can tell that they love their work and have a passion for quality and freshness. I highly recommend getting on their email list to receive an email of their specials each weekend.
November 12th, 2010
5:25 pm
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November 12th, 2010
10:01 pm
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November 12th, 2010
10:49 pm
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11:02 pm
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November 12th, 2010
11:10 pm
The pastas are glorious indeed, but the pizzas I can live without. The crust on both that we sampled was definitely cracker like and overdone. I'm not one for a spongy crust, but this was dry as dust. Also did not appreciate the house made sausage – it was dry and had an unpleasant aftertaste. But the pastas are definitely worth the drive.
November 13th, 2010
2:20 am
Yes, vegetarians will love it because there are hardly any dishes with meat in them. Also, the portions are tiny and the prices are ridiculous. Did I mention there is no meat!!!!!!!!!!???? The owner was there and was friendly, so that was nice. One star for that.
November 13th, 2010
2:25 am
You get a tiny meatless pasta dish for about $17 and that does not even include a salad or bread. I left there starving. one star.
November 13th, 2010
10:58 am
The food is fresh and delicious, but after dropping $70 (we got a bottle of wine as well as a pizza and pasta dish) my husband was still hungry – the pasta entree is small for the price. The best pizza (and pasta) in Woodstock has to be San Vito's!
November 13th, 2010
12:42 pm
Has Meredith Ford left the staff? If so, where'd she go? Kessler is the man, though.
November 14th, 2010
1:13 pm
Great fresh food, they are horrible to work for though. I felt like I was working in a 5 star restaurant sans the five stars, relax guys it shows in the service.
November 17th, 2010
12:30 pm
Fabulous food and fabulous atmosphere! We live around the corner and it is a great addition to the Woodstock area. One great compliment is that they have a gluten free menu for those that have gluten allergies!
The only complaint we have had is the last time we were in, on a Saturday evening, our server was slow and by the time she came back to check on us towards the end of our meal, we decided to pass on their amazing deserts and went elsewhere for desert and wine.
Overall though I would say an B+ to A- depending on service!
November 17th, 2010
12:59 pm
An allusion to Heinlein's "Stranger in a Strange Land?" Not sure if that is clever or creepy given the element of cannabalism in the book.
November 18th, 2010
8:58 am
Oh, I would love to sink my teeth into that cheesecake.
November 18th, 2010
9:33 am
A bowl of spaghetti does it for you, huh ? That's hilarious. Thanks for the laugh. I prefer a can of Chef Boy Ardee. It's cheap and I don't go away hungry.


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Being Social
There has traditionally been a distinction between meeting people online and doing so offline: intention. We tend not to wake up one morning and say, "I'm going to meet a friend today." Sure, you need to be open to friendship to find it, and it helps to be in places where you might meet someone (malls, bars, casual sports, and so on), but you don't start every conversation with "Do you want to be my friend?" The key for social discovery apps is to mirror those offline meeting places by providing an experience that's still fun on the days when the serendipity part just isn't happening.
Some great lines in this TechCrunch article about one of the most delicate and business making idea, and relevant issues in today's tech companies - the idea of Social. The author has made pointed important challenges to the 'social' companies, who want to help people make friends online. Do read.


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You can still do it on this Journal if you haven't commented yet.
I sent notes to all of those who commented there and asked them a couple of questions.
And now I am going to feature all of this deviants and their answers
If you saw that I have featured you and i didn't include all of your answers/or any answers, you could write a Journal and include all of your answers there. ;D
stuck-in-suburbia, Synfull, xxghost250xx , SparklyDest, and Web5teR
They have each affected me in a special way,
xxghost250xx has been a great friend to me and I want to thank her for that, stuck-in-suburbia, was the reason I got into emotes and pixeling Synfull has just been plain out fantastically nice, and Web5teR has inspired me soo much :D I want to thank ALL of you for being fantastic even the ones not mentioned
Other than that I don't know what should be changed ( I really haven't been in the community that long XD)
SparklyDest.... because if I don't say this, zombies are gonna eat me
Krissi001 (I hope it's okay to name you ) I love the colours you use and how smooth the animations look
and because I don't watch that many emoticonists I can't really name more from the top of my head, sorry
happy-gurl and BlissfullySarcastic have great skills and they work in MS Paint. They are a great example to show that it doesn't matter what program are you using, you can be good.
Web5teR has incredibly detailed emoticons and animations.
Synfull has awesome emoticons I don't even have to mention it, everyone knows her emotes.
Don't get discouraged if you don't receive that much response to your journal entries and other things, there will be many people who will be eagerly waiting for them.


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Long was out of line with comments about CanoPosted by: | Comments
The whole "Robinson Cano is lazy because he doesn't run out ground balls" thing has been beaten into the ground and I really hoped we would never hear about it again once he signed with the Mariners, but apparently that is not the case. Over the weekend, hitting coach Kevin Long declined to take the high road when asked about Robbie's tendency to jog to first. From John Harper:
"If somebody told me I was a dog,'' Long said here Sunday, "I'd have to fix that. When you choose not to, you leave yourself open to taking heat, and that's your fault. For whatever reason, Robbie chose not to.''
"We all talked to him,'' Long said. "I'm pretty sure [Derek Jeter] talked to him a number of times. Even if you run at 80%, no one's going to say anything. But when you jog down the line, even if it doesn't come into play 98% of the time, it creates a perception."
"But he just wouldn't make that choice to run hard all the time. The reasons aren't going to make sense. He might say his legs didn't feel good, or he was playing every day and needed to save his energy. To me there was no acceptable answer.''
Joe Girardi was asked about Long's comments yesterday and the interview was ended abruptly by the team's public relations people according to Brendan Kuty, so this is a thing now. Everyone is talking about the hitting coach trashing the former star player when they should be talking about bullpen sessions and batting practice and how great everyone looks. It's an unnecessary distraction.
Regardless of how true any of this is — we all know Robbie doesn't run hard to first — Long was wrong to talk about it publicly. Doesn't matter that Cano is no longer on the team and frankly that only makes it worse in my opinion. This is like the Red Sox talking about Terry Francona's use of pain medication after he was let go*. Criticizing a former player after he leaves town is the ultimate low blow.
* Joe thinks Dan Duquette's comments about Roger Clemens entering the "twilight of his career" are a more appropriate comparison. I agree.
On Tuesday, new Mariners manager Lloyd McClendon defended his new star and fired back at Long. From Jerry Crasnick:
"Last time I checked, I didn't know that Kevin Long was the spokesman for the New York Yankees," McClendon told ESPN.com. "That was a little surprising. I was a little pissed off, and I'm sure Joe [Girardi] feels the same way. He's concerned with his team and what they're doing, not what the Seattle Mariners players are doing.
"I'm a little surprised that Kevin Long is the spokesman for the New York Yankees. I wonder if he had any problems with Robbie when he wrote that book ("Cage Rat") proclaiming himself as the guru of hitting."
The Yankees spent all winter talking about their "family" and the importance of having strong character guys in the clubhouse whenever they signed a new free agent. That shouldn't stop at the players. Long is a high-profile member of the organization and he threw a former player — a former member of the "family" — under the bus on his way out of town. It was a classless move and everything the Yankees claim not to be. Dan Martin says Long has already reached out to Cano to offer an apology, but at this point the damage has been done. This became something when it should have stayed nothing.
Staff Notes: Harkey, Long, Cavalea, WakamatsuPosted by: | Comments
Some updates on the coaching staff and whatnot, courtesy of Mark Feinsand, Joel Sherman, and Jeff Wilson:
- Brian Cashman reached out to the coaching staff last week to discuss new contracts. Their deals all expire on October 31st. Pitching coach Larry Rothschild has reportedly agreed to a new contract and bullpen coach Mike Harkey — Joe Girardi's closest confidant — is expected to return as well.
- There's a chance hitting coach Kevin Long will leave the team to join Don Mattingly, either with the Dodgers if he gets a contract extension or with a new team if he is let go and winds up elsewhere. The two grew close in 2007, when they were both on New York's coaching staff.
- Strength and conditioning coach Dana Cavalea will not be brought back when his contract expires next week. He had been with the team since 2007. The Yankees told Cavalea they plan to go "in a different direction with the position."
- Pro scout Don Wakamatsu recently interviewed for the Rangers' bench coach job. They hired Tim Bogar away from the Angels instead. The Yankees brought Wakamatsu on board last winter and I assume he's still with the team.
Season Review: Joe Girardi & Coaching StaffPosted by: | Comments
Evaluating a manager and his coaching staff is a very difficult thing for outsiders. The vast majority of their work takes place behind the scenes, so we're left looking for clues in places they might not be. That pitcher learned a changeup? Great job by the pitching coach! That hitter is only hitting .250 when he usually hits .280? Fire the hitting coach! We have no idea what clues we dig up are actually attributable to the coaching staff, so we end up guessing.
Because of that, I don't want to review Joe Girardi and his coaching staff in our typical "What Went Right/What Went Wrong" format. This review is almost entirely subjective and we can't really pin anything (good or bad) on the coaching staff specifically. We know Curtis Granderson essentially revived his career after working with Kevin Long two summers ago, but having a specific example like that is very rare. Instead, we'll have to take a broader approach.
Joe Girardi
I think 2012 was Girardi's worst year as Yankees' manager. Every manager makes questionable in-game moves during the season, but I felt Girardi made more this year than he had in any year since 2008, and it all started in the very first inning on Opening Day with the intentional walk to Sean Rodriguez. That still bugs me.
Girardi has long been considered a strong bullpen manager given his ability to spread the workload around and squeeze water out of scrap heap rocks, but this year he leaned very heavily on Boone Logan, David Robertson, and Rafael Soriano. Working Soriano hard wasn't a huge deal because he was expected to leave after the season, but Logan made more appearances in 2012 (80) than any other reliever under Girardi, including his time with the Marlins. Robertson appeared in 65 games despite missing a month with an oblique injury. Part of it was a lack of alternatives (blame the front office for that) and the tight race, but this was something that started before the Yankees blew their ten-game lead.
Girardi also had two notable meltdowns (for lack of a better term), lashing out at a fan following a loss in Chicago and then getting into a shouting match with Joel Sherman after calling him into his office. Maybe my conduct standards are too high, but that kind of stuff is a major no-no in my book. It stems from pure frustration and there is zero good to come from it. Girardi didn't have a bad year as manager, he did a fine job guiding the team despite an overwhelming about of injuries, but I feel that he's had better years in the past.
Larry Rothschild & Kevin Long
When the Yankees hired Rothschild as pitching coach two years ago, he came to the club with a reputation of improving both strikeout and walk rates. That is exactly what has happened overall, and we can see it specifically with someone like CC Sabathia (strikeouts, walks). Obviously the personnel has changed over the last few years, but the Yankees managed to get productive seasons from scrap heap pickups like Bartolo Colon and Freddy Garcia last year while getting better than expected production from Hiroki Kuroda and even Andy Pettitte this year. We don't know how much of a role Rothschild played in all of this, but the team's pitching staff has exceeded expectations the last two years.
Long, on the other hand, came under big-time scrutiny following the club's offensively-inept postseason showing and Mark Teixeira's continued decline from elite all-around hitter to pull-happy, one-dimensional slugger. At same time, he remade Granderson and helped Robinson Cano go from good to great. Long does preach pulling the ball for power and apparently that contributed to the team's poor postseason, but the roster overall is built around guys who pull the ball for power. Outside of Cano and Derek Jeter (and later on, Ichiro Suzuki), the Yankees lacked hitters who could hit to the opposite field. Like Rothschild, we don't know how much a role Long has played in all of this, and I'm not even convinced preaching power these days is a bad thing given the decline in offense around the league.
Tony Pena, Mike Harkey, Rob Thomson & Mick Kelleher
Not really much to add here. Thomson, the third base coach, does have a knack for being a little overly-aggressive with his sends in tight games while at other times he will hold guys who would have clearly been safe, but every third base coach does that. The Yankees have had an above-average stolen base success rate in recent years (77-79%), so I guess Kelleher is doing a fine job of reading moves and relaying that info over at first base. Other than that, we have very little basis for which to judge these guys on. Despite the whole "everyone should be fired because there are obviously better coaches available!" mentality than can fester following an embarrassing playoff loss, all indications are the entire staff will return fully intact next year.
Alex's leg kickPosted by: | Comments
Alex Rodriguez got off to a gloriously hot start to the season. In the first eleven games he hit .405/.511/.865 with 4 home runs, sporting an OPS of 1.376. Unfortunately, this hot start came to a screeching halt in Texas. On April 16th in Texas the Yankees removed Rodriguez from the game with a mild oblique strain. He avoided the disabled list, but he didn't return to the lineup until April 20th. Whether the oblique strain was still bothering him or simply disrupted his timing is hard to say. What is clear is that Rodriguez went through a massive slump when he returned, hitting .188/.263/.294 with 2 home runs and 22 strikeouts in 22 games.
When the Yankees finished getting swept by Boston at home, they headed to Tampa. At the time talk surfaced of hitting coach Kevin Long working hard with Rodriguez to fix a mechanical flaw in his swing. They weren't able to rectify it immediately, and in fact it seems that Rodriguez had difficulty implementing the change. In his first game in Tampa Alex went 0-4 with 3 strikeouts against Price. But they may have gotten a handle on it shortly thereafter. YES scribe and fan favorite Jack Curry had the details on this fix in a piece published May 18th, a day after Rodriguez clubbed two homers off Big Game James.
Long determined the cause of Rodriguez's struggles, detecting that the third baseman hadn't been using the lower half of his body to ignite his swing. Rodriguez called it a "disconnect" between his lower and upper body…
"We've diagnosed the problem," Long said. "It's vivid. We know what it is. But Alex said there's been some hesitation. He knows he has to use his legs and he's telling himself to use his legs. But when it comes time to do it, he hesitates. It's all about fixing mechanics."
Several hours after Long spoke to me about Rodriguez's missing swing on Tuesday, Rodriguez corrected his mechanics and found that smooth swing again. Rodriguez blasted two homers off James Shields to help guide the Yankees to a much-needed 6-2 win over the Rays.
By taking a look at Rodriguez's swing against the Red Sox Sunday night against Beckett and comparing it to his swing against Shields in Tampa, one thing stands out quite clearly: Alex almost completely eliminated his leg kick. Courtesy of friend of RAB Richard Iurilli, we can use .gif images to get a good slow-motion look at the difference. The first .gif is Alex striking out against Josh Beckett. (Update: Added the jump for site loading reasons)
2011 Season Preview: Joe Girardi & Co.Posted by: | Comments
Two years ago, it all clicked. The rebuilt starting rotation was one of the league's most effective units, the offense was devastating, and the bullpen corps was deep and effective. Joe Girardi didn't have to do much managing and his coaching staff didn't have to do much coaching, they just rode their talent to the World Championship. It's easy to look good when you have that team playing for you.
Last year was a little different. The rotation, stronger on paper than it was going into the 2009 season, fell apart at the seams down the stretch. The offense still led the world in on-base percentage and (not coincidentally) runs scored, but several notable players had down years. That the Yankees still won 95 games and were two wins away from the World Series is pretty remarkable. After the season, the Yankees rewarded both Girardi and hitting coach Kevin Long with new three-year contracts. Pitching coaching Dave Eiland was replaced with Larry Rothschild, but the rest of the staff came back intact.
Ben put best when he previewed Girardi last year, so allow me to excerpt…
In that sense, Girardi is a fairly average manager. He changes pitchers as we would expect; he bunts a little less than we might expect him to; he doesn't need pinch hitters and doesn't use them often at all. Yet, he has gotten a handle on the media, and he knows what it takes — a trope really — to win in New York. He has made nice with the sportswriters who cover the team after a rough first year, and he has commanded the respect of his players, including the four with whom he was teammates not too long ago.
On the flip side, though, Joe Girardi doesn't need to do much to manage the Yankees. He has the pieces to make up a great team, and it doesn't take an expert strategist to know that A-Rod should bat clean-up, that Derek Jeter should leadoff, that CC Sabathia should be the ace, that Mariano Rivera will close games. It's the Joe Torre argument all over again: All Girardi has to do is make sure everyone gets along well and no pitcher is overworked.
All of that applies again in 2011, though perhaps the decision to bat Jeter leadoff isn't as obvious as it was twelve months ago. Penciling Andruw Jones' name into the lineup against left-handers and properly deploying not one, but two lefty relief specialists is the extent of the strategic managing Girardi has to do. Given all of the information we don't know (who's banged up, etc.), quibbling with those decisions is a fruitless endeavor. Girardi is no longer a lame duck manager and in reality he never really was. He was hand-picked for the job by Brian Cashman and Hal Steinbrenner three years ago, and his job is secure as ever. All he has to do is not screw it up, and the last three seasons suggest he won't.
Long has drawn rave reviews for his work with pretty much every hitter in the lineup, most notably Nick Swisher and Curtis Granderson, though Jeter is his latest project. They haven't revamped his swing, just shortened his stride, and the early returns in Spring Training are promising. Eiland spent a month away from the team last summer for undisclosed personal reasons, an issue that may or may not have led to his departure. "He knows why [he wasn't brought back]," said Cashman. "He was given conditions that needed to be followed. So he knows why."
Rothschild, the bullpen coach for the 1990 World Champion Reds and pitching coach for the 1997 World Champion Marlins, came over from the Cubs after spending seven years on Chicago's north side. During his tenure, the Cubbies had the third best overall pitching staff (4.18 FIP) in the National League, and their starting rotation (4.15 FIP) was the the best in the league and third in all of baseball, behind the Red Sox (4.11) and Yankees (4.12). He has a reputation as a guy that helps his pitchers maximize strikeouts and reduce walks, two very welcome traits for a pitching staff that was just middle-of-the-pack with a 2.14 K/BB ratio last year.
His biggest project in 2011 will be getting A.J. Burnett back on track following a dreadful season. The two met at Burnett's home over the winter, and so far Rothschild has him working on being more compact in his delivery and direct to the plate, modifications that have been on display in camp. Beyond A.J., he'll have to coax quality innings out of Bartolo Colon and/or Freddy Garcia until a more suitable pitcher(s) is acquired. That may take a minor miracle, but Colon has thrown the snot out of the ball in camp so far.
By all accounts, the Yankees' clubhouse is an upbeat and welcoming environment, something that wasn't necessarily true a few years ago. Sabathia and Nick Swisher helped change that, certainly, but the it all starts at the top with Girardi and his coaching staff. It's always tough to evaluate those guys because so much of their work happens behind the scenes, but given the team's success over the last two years, it's tough to think they're not up to the challenge of another run at the World Series.
Link Dump: K-Long, Banuelos, NY-Penn LeaguePosted by: | Comments
Some spare links for a rainy Sunday in the Tri-State Area…
Q&A with Kevin Long
Hitting coach Kevin Long gets a lot of rave reviews around these parts, in part because of his work with guys like Curtis Granderson and Nick Swisher, and more recently Derek Jeter. Marc Carig sat down for a chat with Long, who spoke about how and why he decided to get into coaching, the toughest part of his job, his book, and whether or not he wants to someday manage a team. Check it out, it's a great read.
Banuelos vs. Perez
Manny Banuelos has been the talk of spring so far and why not? He's been extremely impressive in a pair of two-inning outings despite being a 19-year-old in big league camp, but this isn't anything new. At this time last year, Rangers' lefty pitching prospect Martin Perez was doing the same thing, but he went from a 2.71 FIP in Single-A (with a brief, late season call-up to Double-A) in 2009 to a 4.24 FIP in Double-A in 2010, seeing his prospect stock take a hit. John Sickels compared the two, concluding that they are "different but even." Banuelos has the higher floor and the edge in intangibles and performance, but Perez offers more projection and upside.
Penn League Report
Just wanted to take a second and point you in the direction of a new site called Penn League Report, which will be providing news, updates, and more from the short season NY-Penn League, which houses the Staten Island Yankees. It's run by Dave Gershman of Beyond The Box Score fame, and you can follow along on Twitter at @NYPL_Report. Today he offered up a brief scouting report on Yankees farmhand Tommy Kahnle. We need more information about the lowest levels of the minor leagues, so this is a welcome addition to the blogosphere. Add to your bookmarks, RSS feeds, etcetera, etcetera.
Kevin Long on MLB Network's Diamond DemoPosted by: | Comments
Yankee hitting coach Kevin Long made an appearance on the MLB Network yesterday, showing off some of the drills he does with Alex Rodriguez and Robbie Cano. The four-and-a-half video can be seen here, and it comes highly recommended.
The screen drill with Cano is something to behold. I was lucky enough to see them bust out the screen and a bucket of balls when I was in Tampa for the Sept. 13th-15th series, and it was seriously just homer after homer into rightfield. All you'd hear was crack!!! off the bat and then thud!!! when the ball hit the seats a few seconds later. Here's a half-decent picture I took of the drill. You can see the ball in flight (in front of where the second baseman would be) and Eduardo Nunez waiting his turn off to the left.
Kevin Long making his rounds this winterPosted by: | Comments
Derek Jeter isn't Kevin Long's only project this winter. We learned earlier this month that Long and Jeter will work together in advance of spring training, but that doesn't mean that Long has taken the rest of the winter off. In an article regarding Long's and Jeter's upcoming sessions, The Post's Brian Costello reveals some of Long's winter schedule. He's worked with Nick Swisher and Colin Curtis, and plans to meet with Mark Teixeira next week before visiting Alex Rodriguez and Jorge Posada. That sounds like a pretty full slate. Baseball might be a seven-month sport for us, but for these guys it's year round.
Yanks, Kevin Long agree to three year dealPosted by: | Comments
Via George King, the Yankees and hitting coach Kevin Long have agreed to a new three-year contract. Terms of the deal are unknown, though Long's previous contract paid him about $400,000 annually, and King says he'll get a raise. He's served as the Yankees' hitting coach since 2007, and by all counts he's done a marvelous job. The players all love him and give him credit for helping them, and there has been some tangible evidence of his magic, namely Curtis Granderson and Nick Swisher.
The contracts of Rob Thomson, Mick Kelleher, Tony Pena, and Mike Harkey all expired yesterday, though they're expected to remain with the club.
Friday Notes: Pitching Coach, Payroll, Lineup, CC, MorePosted by: | Comments
Joe Girardi and Brian Cashman spoke to the media via conference call today and hit on a few topics, so lets' round it all up. All the info below comes courtesy of RAB fave Marc Carig…
- Girardi and Cashman have brainstormed about potential pitching coaches, but so far they have not yet reached out to anyone nor have they scheduled any interviews. Cashman doesn't expect the process to move quickly, which is kinda surprising. He added that bullpen coach Mike Harkey and Triple-A Scranton pitching coach Scott Aldred are candidates for the job.
- Cashman on hitting coach Kevin Long: "I think he'd like to stay. We'd like to keep him. I think he's exceptional at what he does." K-Long's contract is up, and I suspect he's seeking a considerable raise and multiple years. He deserves it.
- "Nothing's really going to happen until I sit down with my bosses," said Cashman. He'll meet with Hal Steinbrenner and whoever else on Monday and Tuesday in Tampa. The 2011 payroll will be hashed out during those meetings.
- Beyond pitching, Cashman doesn't think the team "needs a lot of changes." The only change they need as far as the lineup goes is for certain guys to get back to performing up to their full potential. That's the biggest upgrade they could make.
- "Our lineup is maybe something that could change next year," said Girardi. I think that's code for "Derek Jeter won't keep hitting leadoff if he doesn't get on base more than 34% of the time," or at least I hope it is.
- CC Sabathia was dealing with his knee issue since early in the season, and it had no bearing on why he wasn't used in relief in Game Six of the ALCS. They suspect it may have affected his mechanics, which is kinda crazy since he still had a Cy Young caliber season. Sabathia had surgery to repair the minor meniscus tear in his right knee today and will need three weeks to rehab, as expected. It won't hurt his offseason training at all, he usually doesn't start throwing again until after Christmas anyway.
- As far as leaving for the Cubs, Girardi said he "didn't really think about leaving the Yankees." The idea of him bolting for Chicago was mostly fan and media speculation, anyway. Two and two made three, then we tried to squeeze it into four.


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San Diego Hotels
17 Readers' Suggestions
September 24th, 2012
3:01 pm
I was just traveling through California for a week, driving from Napa down to San Diego. We were going to be in San Diego for one night before flying back east and hadn't booked a hotel before we left for California. We were looking for a simple, straightforward hotel since we knew we wouldn't be spending much time there, but instead exploring San Diego. A quick search on ProntoHotel.com lead us to the Porto Vista Hotel in San Diego's Little Italy neighborhood. It was close enough to the Gaslamp area and very convenient to the main highway for our early flight. The hotel was very trendy with sleek lines and minimalist decor. The room was cute with an enormous photo of a typical Italian woman (the theme of the entire hotel is chic Italy) taking up one wall. I would stay at the Porto Vista again because of its proximity to Little Italy. We were very impressed with the great deal we got with ProntoHotel http://www.prontohotel.com/usa/san_diego/porto-vista-hotel-a-suites-an-a..., especially since it was such a last-minute booking.
— Joshua Anderson, Washington, DC
May 25th, 2012
7:38 am
I recently stayed at the Omni San Diego Hotel for business. I chose this hotel as it's pretty close to the convention hall. I can not complain about this hotels at all as I enjoyed my stay so much! What I appreciated most is the staff as I found it very kind and cheerful. I arrived on Monday early in the morning, before the checking time and have been kindly greeted and was offered a coffee and a cake though it wasn't to early to have breakfast! I was completely starving!! I was upgraded to a big room overlooking Petco Ballpark! Fantastic! I The only thing I can complaint about is that the room's walls are too thin. Every night was so hard to fall asleep as I could hear my neighbors parting! Once I told the concierge about, he immediately asked me if I would change my room but declined the offer as there is only one day left and was not worthy. I do appreciate their kindness. The location is amazing, thanks to its central position and the breakfast is so delicious that I used to eat a lot! Though it's a 4 star hotel the Omni San Diego Hotel is reasonably priced. I booked it on http://www.prontohotel.com/usa/san_diego/omni-san-diego.htm and got a great discount. I do really recommend this hotel and will go back next time I will be in San Diego!
— Candice, Dublin
June 13th, 2010
10:12 pm
The Porto Vista Hotel is a great, affordable boutique option in Little Italy...it's a little slice of Europe right in San Diego. Just a few minutes from the Gaslamp and a couple of blocks from San Diego Bay. Lots of shops, galleries and restaurants within short walking distance.
— Anonymous
January 22nd, 2010
4:15 pm
For a complete list of San Diego beach hotels I recommend http://www.beachhotelsandbeaches.com/USA/CA/San_Diego/ .
— Anonymous
December 8th, 2009
1:08 am
The Holiday Inn overlooking the Embarcadero on Harbor Drive. Nice rooms overlooking The Bay and they allow dogs. Also, the DoubleTree in Mission Valley
— matt, palm springs
August 17th, 2009
1:15 pm
Recently combined a "staycation" with a convention. (I am a San Diego area resident) Loved staying at Hotel Solamar in the Gaslamp. I got a great deal. The rooms were beautifully decorated,comfy beds, and there is a rooftop pool and bar area with views of the city. Many interesting shops and restaurants within easy walking, not to mention the bay (Embarcadero Park, Seaport Village, touristy but fun). Had a great meal at JSix, downstairs at the Solamar. The focus is seasonal, local ingredients; delicious! The hotel also has a nice "wine hour" with several wines and snacks gratis for hotel guests. If you have a car, do NOT park at the hotel, it is exorbitant! There were several multi-story indoor parking garages a block or so away at about one third the cost. Splendid get-away!
— Deb Saia, El Cajon
September 16th, 2008
12:29 pm
If you downtown nightlife is not for you or your family, stay at the Handlery which is just a few minutes north of downtown. It is clean and comfortable and has a FREE! shuttle that takes you to the zoo. By no means is it a luxury hotel, but it gets the job done for a great price.
— Anonymous
September 8th, 2008
6:31 pm
Hotel Solamar - It's a Hip fun hotel. Close to everything and the service is great!
— Anonymous
September 6th, 2008
11:40 am
If you don't have hundreds of dollars to spend, La Pensionne in Little Italy is the best!
— jane deschner, MT
September 5th, 2008
3:40 pm
Perhaps the most beautiful hotel in the entire United States is La Valencia in La Jolla, which is legally part of the city of San Diego. Opened in the 1920's, it was once filled with Hollywood nobility, including Groucho Marx. Nowadays, you won't see movie stars, but it's still a magnificent place.
— Lew, Upper East Side
September 5th, 2008
4:03 am
Best overall hotel experience: Del Mar Grand (very Baroque, but that's what a $300 million property gets you). Wonderfully beachy feel: L'Auberge Del Mar. Fantastic grounds and atmosphere (rooms okay): Rancho Valencia.
— california duet, San Diego, CA
May 14th, 2008
1:17 am
The US Grant downtown- by far one of the prettiest hotels I've stayed in. It was recently reopened after extensive renovations, def worth seeing. Located directly across from Horton Plaza, you can plan a great weekend here that you won't need to rent a car for b/c you can walk everywhere you need downtown or catch the commuter train or a bike taxi. It is a little expensive but the hotel is so posh it's worth it. I got a great government rate there (1/3 the cost of a normal room) so it might be worth asking for if you qualify for this. The Grant Grill downstairs is great as well, and they have a very chill lounge with a piano player if you just want to relax. If you're looking to pamper yourself or impress someone else, this place is perfect.
— Anonymous
February 2nd, 2008
10:56 pm
In November 2006 I stayed at the Catamaran Resort. Locally owned, recently renovated (with tropical Polynesian touches), right on Mission Blvd between Mission Bay and the beach. We had a car and were going to a wedding north of the city, so I can't speak for accessibility to public transport and city sightseeing, but the hotel stay was terrific and reasonably priced--I believe about $150.
December 12th, 2007
5:54 pm
I would second the recommendation of the Hotel Solamar in the Gaslamp Quarter for comfort and convenience (it's trendy and modern but not jarringly so - really warm and charming). If you want "edgy" modern, the Ivy just opened in the Gaslamp - lots of lucite, a clear wall between bedroom and bathroom (not for the shy, though the toilet is separate), and a vibe clearly aimed at the upscale nightclub circuit. Traditionalists should be sure to spend some time at the Hotel Del Coronado (or "Del" as it is known locally). You can enjoy all the ambience of the historic old hotel, including gorgeous new landscaping and an ocean view deck, without having to spend the night (and pay the prices). If you want Coronado, try the Loews, which is only a long walk from the Del (at the other end of the "island") and has recently been renovated. I actually live in San Diego, but have a lot of hotel experience (not employed by any of these), and trust me - there is a lot to do here, and it's as beautiful as its reputation, and very convenient.
— Anonymous
November 3rd, 2007
6:27 am
If you are a student (or just frugal,) then the place to stay is Motel 6 on 2nd Ave. The rooms are pretty spacious with AC, bathroom, and TV. Excellent price ($56/night) for its location (near Little Italy.) It also offers free parking in case you plan on renting a car (although I took the bus from the airport for $2.50 and walked everywhere.) There is no Internet, but you can purchase a 24 hour pass for $2.99 at the front desk. The motel isn't smoke-free (I was on a smoke-free floor,) you might be bothered by the smell of cigarettes if you have a smoker above you. Overall, Motel 6 was a great deal. It allowed me to stay for 10 days instead of 3.
— James, Minneapolis
August 20th, 2007
3:29 pm
We just got back from San Diego. We stayed in the Gas Light district at Hotel Solimar. The service was excellent and we even got upgraded to a Suite for no additional charge. It was a nice modern place, we even had a balcony. I also did a ton of research and if you are looking for a place in the Gas Lamp district the Mariott also comes highly recommended.
— Aaron Staker, Ankeny, IA
June 4th, 2007
9:47 pm
In February 2006 I stayed at The Best Western Island Palms Hotel on Shelter Island. It was the perfect hotel experience. So much better than I expected, this is budget luxury. It was super clean and more than comfortable. However the best is the location. Minutes from downtown and all major routes out of the city for sightseeing. Cannot recommend it enough.
— Anonymous
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A new study puts electronic cigarettes on the map as not only a healthier alternative to traditional cigarettes, but as a step toward stopping smoking altogether.
When Annie Strack's best friend wanted to quit smoking and suggested trying electronic cigarettes, or e-cigarettes, Strack decided to lend her support. After hearing that the cigarettes did not contain as many harmful chemicals or additives as tobacco cigarettes and could still give them the fix of smoking, the women each purchased a month's supply of nicotine cartridges and decided to give it a shot.
After about 30 years of smoking more than a pack a day, Strack began smoking only the e-cigarettes.
"I found them to be extremely strong, and they have a terrible taste," recalled Strack, a Pennsylvania-based artist who satisfied her nicotine cravings in just a few e-cigarette puffs a day. "I was able to taper off and then quit completely before my initial supply ran out. The terrible taste of the e-cigs was an added incentive to help me quit."
Her friend was not able to kick the habit, but Strack said it worked wonders for her.
E-cigarettes, for the uninitiated, are battery-powered devices resembling cigarettes that combine chemicals, nicotine and vapor to create the look and feel of smoking.
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In a recent study, Italian researchers found that nearly 13 percent of smokers who switched to e-cigarettes did not intend to quit but wound up doing so by the end of the trial.
Dr. Keith Ablow, a psychiatry expert, is working on a trial of about 15 participants who had a desire to quit smoking, but had no set plan to stop.
"All I asked them to do was switch because I think they're safer [than traditional cigarettes]," Ablow said.
Approximately 80 percent of the participants have stopped smoking, Ablow said.
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E-cigarettes are successful in smoking cessation because they are convenient, Ablow said. They also save smokers time and money compared to traditional cigarettes. He said a smoker with an e-cigarette is like an anxiety patient that keeps anti-anxiety medication on hand -- sometimes, just knowing it's there is comfort enough.
"Without trying to create a smoking cessation device… they did. For a doctor, this is like a secret weapon," Ablow said.
E-cigarettes contain potentially harmful substances, but are not typically as concentrated as traditional cigarettes, nor do they contain the additives.
"If an adult smoker were to switch from tobacco cigarettes to e-cigarettes, they would avoid approximately 6,000 carcinogenic substances," said Dr. Paul M. Cinciripini, a smoking cessation expert at MD Anderson Cancer Center.
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Both Ablow and Cinciripini would like to see larger-scale trials. Ablow said it could save on health care spending.
"I think this is the most powerful way to switch off of tobacco that we have ever had," Ablow added. "There is no better alternative."
But Dr. Richard Thurer, professor at the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer System at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, said e-cigarettes perpetuate nicotine addiction and its risks. He cited a recent study in which e-cigarette users experienced airway resistance, which could have a dangerous effect...especially on those with coronary artery disease.
"E-cigarettes should not be viewed as a 'healthier' alternative," Thurer warned.
The Food and Drug Administration has not yet approved e-cigarettes as a smoking cessation therapy, but it intends to propose extending its authority over them, according to FDA spokeswoman Jenny Haliski. She said more research is needed to assess their benefits and risks.
For ex-smokers like Strack, who credit e-cigarettes as a smoking cessation solution, they don't need more proof.
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