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Live Chat with TED Speaker Vicki Arroyo: Preparing for our changing climate
TED Speaker and executive director of the Georgetown Climate Center, Vicki Arroyo, will be joining us for a special one-hour live Q&A session with the TED community!
Since much of her research didn't make it into the final video, she'll be fielding questions on the science behind her inspiring talk, as well as further discussion about what we can do to prepare our homes and cities for the new climate.
Date: Friday, October 5th
Time: 12pm-1pm Eastern time
Closing Statement from TED Live Chats
From Vicki Arroyo:
Again, I would like to thank Aja and the TED staff for this opportunity and those who wrote in.
For more information and to see some of the tool kits I mentioned, please visit our adaptation clearinghouse at www.adaptationclearinghouse.org. I hope this conversation helps you elevate this discussion of preparedness in your own communities – wherever you call "home."
Oct 5 2012: Hi Vicki,
Are coastal cities doing anything to provide efficient public transportation in evacuations? I have friends who barely made it out of New Orleans before Katrina, because the city ran out of gas for cars. Would it be possible to create a simple public transportation-based solution for people to use as soon as they decide they want to leave?
Oct 5 2012: Hi Desiree - I am sorry to hear about your friends' problems! There were so many missteps and missed opportunities to help people in advance of the storm. Douglas Brinkley's fabulous book about Katrina -- The Great Deluge -- notes that empty Amtrak trains were offered to the City to evacuate prior to the storm.
Many of the cities buses were left in low-lying areas and flooded with the rest of the city. About 250,000 vehicles were found floating in the floodwaters: like the car that floated into my mom's Gentilly home in that photo I showed at TED. We absolutely have to be smarter about how to inform people where they can get rides out of town. I think this lesson was learned given the deplorable conditions and loss of life at the Superdome and Convention Center - the idea of sheltering people in the city when a mandatory evacuation is called is crazy and it cannot happen again and so they have to have other options -- and time! -- to evacuate in advance.
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Oct 5 2012: Hi Vicki! You had some great examples in your talk of changes that have taken place in New Orleans during its rebuilding to protect it from further damage. In your work so far, have you seen any cases of communities making these kinds of changes on a totally preemptive level?
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Oct 5 2012: Hi Morton - some states and communities in the U.S. and around the world are planning with these changes in mind. Seventeen US states have adopted or are working on adaptation plans, and a number of cities and counties are looking at their vulnerabilities and incorporating changes into transportation plans, water treatment, coastal planning, and more. Even beyond states and communities calling this work "adaptation" to climate change, there are others changing various practices because they see changes on the ground - for example, engineers who are replacing smaller culverts with much larger ones to carry more water because they are experiencing more high-precipatation events.Oct 5 2012: I think we need to pay attention to key environmental factors around us.
1) Bodies of water
2) Power plants
3) Bio hazards (storage facilities)
4) Get to know your Emergency staff (Go bring your firefighters some cupcakes!)
Understand a plan of action for every possible scenario. Make 3x5 cards with the notes for each occasion. Label them for quick reference in case of an emergency.
1) Tornado
2) Earthquake
3) Flood
Then write the steps necessary to execute a good plan.
1) Go-Bag - Get a bag ready for each family member with enough items to last at least a few days (I say 7). Have these bags ready and stored in a place that you can get to easily.
When storing these items...do not put them on the second story of your house or apartment...or in the attic. Emergency bags should be stored near the exit or general area of an exit.
Other good ideas:
1) Multiple means of transport
2) Maps of escape routes
3) Wind up radio
4) Flash lights
5) Fire starters
6) Sleeping bag
7) Weapons
Oct 5 2012: most of us don't make emergency plans for any of these and other more common threats, and so I agree it's good to think through these things in advance, though what might work for some scenarios will not work in others, so makes sense to consider different threats (fires vs. floods vs. terrorism) and think if your strategy will work. I stupidly stored important papers in the basement of my Arlington home that had some water after Hurricane Isabel passed. Maybe that's better in the case of a tornado or windstorm, but not good in a flood.
Thanks!Oct 5 2012: Hi again Vicki, I'm wondering if you could share any thoughts about what we could be doing to prepare our coastal airports. You mentioned this in your talk, but are there any real solutions for such massive infrastructure? Should we move the airports? Put runways on stilts?
Oct 5 2012: I like the runways on stilts idea - but it might be a bit scary to fly into one! Given the incredible economic value of airports, I do not doubt that we will find ways to protect or move some of that infrastructure.
It will not be cheap or easy, but it's so central to trade, business, tourism, and more. The analysis will have to be site-specific to determine the best options over the long-term. And in the near-term, we should all be asking these questions as airports get renovated and expanded (as is happening now in New Orleans, ironically).Oct 5 2012: Hi Vicky;
Recently Nigeria's coastal states has been experiencing fatal floodings.
With your experience and expertise; what do you think should be the focus of research institutions in Africa as it pertains to climate change?
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Oct 5 2012: Thank you for reaching out. There's a great deal of work that can be done to develop crops that will survive in new conditions, anticipating the problems of more water stress, for example - my friends Kris Ebi and Joel Smith are doing some of this work in Mali.
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The slide I showed of Bangladesh regards a flood warning system that could give advance notice to move people, animals, and equipment out of harms' way when flooding is anticipated. This was developed in part by our National Center on Atmospheric Research here in the US, but given satellites and other technologies, these techniques can be exported to help in Africa and elsewhere.
For coastal areas, hard questions are being raised about what areas to protect (with levees) or change (e.g.,bstilts) or relocate - and when we plan, we need to think about protecting the critical ecosystems (wetlands, mangroves, and beaches) along our coasts as well. If we just put up walls we will lose many vital ecosystems that we depend on for fishing,etc. Thanks!Oct 5 2012: I was listening to an Australian scientist on one our talkback radio stations and he said that the Great barrier reef has been eaten away by certain starfish that thrives in high nitrogen waters,50% of the Barrier is now gone.
Oct 5 2012: Coral reefs around the world are in trouble in part because of higher temperatures contributing to bleaching. But as you mention, there are already other stressors like nitrogen and other pollutant runoff, damage from boats and anchors, etc. And others are plundered for profit. So as with so many issues, the impacts of climate change just add to a list of existing stressors. It's important, then, to start tackling some of these more manageable localized stressors to try to give corals and other vulnerable species the best possible shot at being resilient to changes in temperature.Oct 5 2012: Yay i managed to wake up to ask one Q before the session finishes,Damn Nz time,Hi Vicki
Would painting our roofs white help in reflecting heat? though it won't change the climate.I live in Nz and we've been experiencing a lot of high winds,they say it will become norm as the change progresses,one side of the country will become drier where is the other side will become wetter.
Oct 5 2012: Good morning then! Yes, in general, roofs and other surfaces (pavements, exterior walls) can be more reflective and could have a significant effect on urban heat island by increasing what's known as the "albedo effect" - more heat is reflected into space. This could be especially important given the loss of so much reflective sea ice due to warming.
Oct 5 2012: Some say that it's due to slight oscillations over long periods of time that we are headed into a fast warming stage except there is no past instance where an organism has helped the climate change like we are doing,some say that warming is good for crop cultivation in areas of high altitude.My city is bordered by two harbours,we're surrounded by water and yet to experience a major event like that of New Orleans,the day we see a hurricane on our doorstep is the day i mark as the world has changed,crossed fingers it doesn't happen.
Oh Good morning just had the coffee fuel up and rearing to get typing for a windy Sat morning.Oct 5 2012: Hi Vicki,
Thanks for the mention on the tool kit! I wondered if you had any perspective on the role that the federal government could play in supporting states and local communities in adapting to climate change. Are there roles they are playing, or could be?
Oct 5 2012: Hi Sara! As I point out in the talk, many federal governments - including ours here in the US - are starting to take a hard look at the implications of climate change for their agencies and the public they serve. In fact, under an Executive Order signed by President Obama, all federal agencies were to submit adaptation plans this June. These have not yet been released (we should ask them to do that soon!) and even then, it's only a first step. There is a great deal the federal government can do to promote state and local adaptation. For starters, encourage them to invest differently with climate change in mind. We often hear there are barriers to making changes in the way infrastructure is built - or even rebuilt after a storm or flood. I was pleased to see US Dept. of Transportation's Federal Highways Administration clarifying that states and others can spend federal resources in a way that recognizes changes due to climate change (rising seas, greater heat impacts, drought, etc). Of course, more federal dollars would help too, but this is a good start.Oct 5 2012: Hi Vicki,
Today, even with greater awareness and more methods and policies being employed in green energy and recycling, is it too little and too late to prevent what appears to be a global environmental nightmare from occurring in this century?
Oct 5 2012: Hi Mark- it's easy to be overwhelmed when you consider the rate and severity of the changes we are seeing - in our oceans (acidification), ecosystems, and even in our communities. We absolutely need to take steps that you mention to recycle and do what we can as individuals, but we need policymakers across the globe to step up in order to see the tremendous change in "business as usual" that we need.
So we need to make this more of a priority and start calling it out. Where is this issue in the campaign season, for example? Why has it become difficult to utter the words "global warming" or "climate change" at a time when the impacts are mounting and the clock is running? We need to call on our government leaders to step up so we can avoide the worst nightmare scenarios. And in the meantime (and even then) we have to find ways to prepare and sometimes just muddle through it. As I've seen with my own family, it's not easy or painless. But we have to do what we can where we can. Thanks for the question and hang in there!Oct 5 2012: "In your talk you mentioned green roofs being used in Chicago and DC, what other tools are available to reduce heat?"
Oct 5 2012: Sure - And for those wanting more information, our terrific colleague Sara Hoverter did a full "tool kit" report on this subject that's available on our "adaptation clearinghouse - www.adaptationclearinghouse.org"
Things like planting trees, using reflective pavements and roofs as I mentioned in another reply, and creating more greenspace are important methods of reducing urban heat island impacts - they also have the benefit of creating more healty communities with better quality of life. Of course, the infrastructure is just a part of protecting people from heatwaves - emergency preparedness and outreach to the vulnerable neighborhoods is important. Some communities are doing "mapping" to learn which neighborhoods are expected to experience more heat impacts and direct resources and outreach accordingly. Thanks for your question.Oct 5 2012: Hi Vicki -
Your talk was thoughtful and engaging! Can you talk a little bit about the importance of mitigation v/ adaptation/preparedness? I understand that we are already beginning to experience what a changed climate might look like - and thus we need to begin to prepare; relatively speaking how much effort should we expend in preparing for a changed climate v/ slowing emissions?
thanks for time - and your insights!
Oct 5 2012: Thanks for the question. As I was pointing out to John, we do need to do both. We can't successfully adapt to all of the changes that are coming - including ocean acidification, for example, and so we absolutely need to curb emissions that contribute to climate change. In my talk, I provide a couple of examples where the steps taken to adapt also help us with slowing climate change or "mitigation." For example, cool white roofs are reflective and so they curb heat for those inside and nearby but they can also reduce the need for air conditioning - using CO2-based energy. The wetlands restoration projects I showed also have the additional benefit of capturing or "sequestering" carbon from the atmosphere. So some measures provide both adaptation and mitigation benefits - and these should be the easy "low hanging" fruit we go after quickly.
Oct 5 2012: Are there specific places that you have in mind for the wetlands restoration projects? Are local officials being receptive?Oct 5 2012: Given all the politics on this issue, will we ever see national action to mitigate climate change? I agreed with your talk, but eventually we're going to have to take some actions to prevent the worst disasters from happening.
Oct 5 2012: That's absolutely right, John. We can't "adapt" our way out of all the changes that are in store. Natural ecosystems and wildlife can't all successfully migrate with this rapid rate of change, and not everyone has the resources to sufficiently plan and adapt. We need policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in order to curb the most serious effects of climate change and to allow us to manage our risks and adapt successfully.Oct 5 2012: Hi Vicki! Thank you for joining us! I loved your talk, and I'm looking forward to seeing more of your thoughts on what we can all do to prepare for climate change.
I'm particularly curious about your work at the Georgetown Climate Center. Could you tell us more about the projects you're working on?
Oct 5 2012: Thanks Aja, our Center was formed about 4 years ago to serve as a resource to the states on climate and energy issues. We work on clean energy as well as adaptation and preparedness. Many states and communities are asking our staff policy analysts and attorneys how they can make changes with climate change in mind. They are already seeing changes on the ground in their communities and we are privileged to help.
Oct 5 2012: Thank you! Would you mind sharing a few examples? I find it very inspiring to hear about real changes people are making!Oct 5 2012: I want to thank everyone for joining and taking the time to view and comment on my talk about preparing for climate change, and also thank the terrific TED staff for pulling together this forum. It's a great platform for the exchange of ideas. Tackling a huge subject like global climate change and preparedness isn't easy to do in a 15 minute TED talk, and with the final version edited down to 10 minutes, some of the scientific context and nuance is missed. I'm happy to have this conversation in a more relaxed format and to address some of the comments that have come in. I agree with those who point out other factors contribute to New Orleans' vulnerability (e.g., subsidence of land, wetlands loss) and indeed, my actual talk did note that storm intensities (and storm surges) there and elsewhere have been fueled "in part" by record breaking temperatures and accelerating sea-level rise, and noted that "scientists say we are in for more extreme weather." Katrina does offer a lens to see what my hometown and other communities will face, and so my focus (at TED's request) was not on laying out the whole scientific case, but rather on the need to prepare and steps that governments and others are taking. I look forward to today's discussion!Thanks again for being here.


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Certainly, the expansion of David Chang's Momofuku empire to Toronto has not been without its share of breathless hype. Chang is clearly a talented guy with his own rather effective aesthetic, to say nothing of great food; you don't wildly succeed in a market as cutthroat as New York City without having some serious mojo. The announcement that he would be coming to town has come on a wave of similar announcements from other well-known culinary figures – we already have Scott Conant's outpost of Scarpetta in the Thompson, for better or for worse, and we will be seeing Daniel Boulud putting his stamp on the glittery new Four Seasons in Yorkville very soon. Me, I've been pretty gleefully anticipating the opening of the local Momofuku chapter for a while now, noting the details as they trickled in on social media; the basic setup (3 restaurants, one bar, adjacent to the new Shangri-La), the names (Nikai, Daisho, Shoto, and a copy of New York's Noodle Bar) and the specific details (Nikai – the bar, Daisho – the a la carte/large format place, Shoto – the prix fixe counter a la Ko). Finally, reservations became available. I decided when I was in New York in June to forgo dining at Ko and Ssam Bar in favour of trying the Toronto restaurants, and my first inclination was to choose the prix fixe, given my enthusiasm for these types of meals. So it was that I was able to secure a 6:00 solo reservation at Shoto on a date not long after the first service through the online reservation system (which was not as difficult as I suspected it might be).
Arriving at the restaurant (a "glass cube in the heart of Toronto", according to the website, which seems a reasonable if somewhat fantastical description), I navigated past the line for Noodle Bar and was whisked upstairs by the staff to the third floor host, who asked me if I had a copy of my confirmation (I did not; note that they will ask for this if you are planning to dine there, but in the end it didn't seem to be a problem). I was taken and seated at the counter, which is in a corner of the floor behind a half-wall separating it from Daisho which takes up the remainder of the space. I was the first to arrive for the evening and was greeted by Chef de Cuisine Mitch Bates and Sous Chef Peter Jensen, who were prepping for the evening's service. As other diners started to trickle in, I was offered a delicious, warm and buttery roll to start the evening's festivities.
Drink options were outlined at this point. There is a full pairing, which includes a beverage pairing with each course, a short pairing with every other course, and a brief but interesting a la carte wine list. Not one to do anything in half-measures, I opted for the full pairing, and in short order the amuse courses started to arrive, with a sparkling non-vintage chardonnay blend, Tissot "Cremant" from the Jura region of France poured as an accompaniment. The first amuse was a smoked trout in a cauliflower puree, and given my predilection for anything smoked it's not surprising I found this very tasty, with the acidity of the bubbly cutting nicely through the richness of the fish.
The second amuse was a lovely and sweet corn soup with a hit of what I thought was sriracha in the bottom but evidently was some sort of Korean hot sauce. A sprig of cilantro gave the dish a bit of a Mexican feel. Again, the sparkling wine was a perfect foil.
It was at this point that I started to take note of the music being played. Over the course of the evening I would hear selections from Wilco, Neil Young, Stereolab, the XX, The National, My Bloody Valentine, Lou Reed, and others, all of which I loved – it was almost as if my iPod had been hijacked by the Shoto team. The staff was digging it too – I was quietly singing along to Arcade Fire's Neighbourhood #1, only to look over at Chef Bates doing the same. When Ace Frehley's "New York Groove" came gleefully stomping through the restaurant's sound system (Chang's shout out to his home base, no doubt) I'm sure I was grinning like an idiot, because it just felt, well, so damned right. Jensen confided to me that Chang spends a pretty fair chunk of time tweaking the playlist to get it exactly the way he wants it. I, for one, certainly appreciated the effort, though admittedly if your tastes run to Chopin or Debussy you may not be as appreciative.
The first course was described as "fluke, caper, dill, turnip", and was actually composed of a lovely and clean crudo of fluke with crispy onion, sprigs of dill, thinly sliced raw turnip, and a creamy sauce which ended up being horseradish based. Normally I'm not a big fan of crudo, but this worked beautifully, the slight bite of the horseradish providing a great counterpoint to the mildness of the fish and the onions a further layer of complexity. It was probably the best crudo dish I've ever had, and was paired with a 2010 Domaine du Poujol "Pico" from the Languedoc in France, which added a great citrus note complementing the fish.
Course number two, "sepia, tomato, harissa", was tender, sweet cuttlefish, sepia being the Greek term for both the cuttlefish and its ink. The presentation included lots of flavors on the plate evoking the Mediterranean and specifically North Africa, with blanched plump cherry tomatoes sans skin, and the harissa fried into little croutons of couscous which provided this incredible explosive burst of cumin and coriander and spice when you bit into them. Hidden at the bottom of the dish was a small smear of cuttlefish ink. Looking back on the meal as a whole I think this was my favorite course of the night; inventive yet entirely balanced. It was paired with an Italian white from Friuli, Tocai Fruliano I Clivi, which had a nice minerality made for drinking with seafood.
On to course number three, "daikon, plum, Brussels sprouts, curry", which consisted of a braised piece of daikon in a mild curry with roasted leaves of Brussels sprouts over the top. The sprouts were the star of the plate for me, with a nutty roasted flavor that really carried the dish, lifting the mild flavor of the daikon and light curry spice. On paper, this is one of those combinations that would ordinarily leave one scratching one's head a bit, but it really worked well. It was paired with a sake, a house Junmai from Kazoeman in Gifu, Japan. Again, I didn't think this would work with Brussels sprouts, but it did, with a surprising sweet richness that stood up to the nuttiness.
The fourth course, "egg, dashi, horseradish, ikura" was one of only a couple of courses which didn't totally work for me over the course of the evening. I found that the egg really got lost in the overwhelming umami of the dashi broth, but I did enjoy the textural counterpoint between the creamy egg and the fishy pop of the ikura, and while it wasn't a total home run, it was still pretty tasty. The pairing was with a sparkling rose from the Loire valley, Agnes et Rene Mosse "Moussamoussettes". It was slightly sweet with plenty of acidity to temper the umami flavours in the dish, and a lovely fruity nose.
The next few offerings, by contrast, were stunners. "Spaghetti, nori, sardine, lumpfish roe" was a dish of perfectly cooked spaghetti in a savory, peppery, lightly oceanic sauce, with intensely salty and flavorful fried sardines that were phenomenally tasty. This was also poured with one of my favorites, a 2011 Nigl "Gartling" Gruner Veltliner, with abundant apple, stone fruit, and a slight pepper note. Gruners are always food friendly and this wine is no exception.
"Lobster, tandoor, lemon, fava" was buttery lobster tail cooked perfectly with tandoor spices, an intense puree of lemon, and fava beans, which are normally an ingredient I find a bit boring but within the context of the dish their delicate, spring-like flavor was very nice. The wine poured with this one was the best of the night, a 2009 Viognier from Stratus Wines in Niagara-on-the-Lake. It was a monster of a wine, buttery and rich and nicely oaked with great fruit and good acid. I have some of the Stratus wines in my cellar and quite like them; somehow I have missed this one over my trips there, and they are currently sold out but if they ever offer it again I will be getting a case posthaste.
"King oyster mushroom, macadamia, barley" was a gorgeously earthy mushroom covered in a macadamia foam and served over creamy barley grains. I noted an interesting citrus note which provided a refreshing contrast to the earth/nut/butter flavors in the dish; when asked, Chef Jensen volunteered that there was indeed some lemon in there ("a little surprise at the bottom", as he put it). The first beer pairing of the night was poured with it, Asahi Black Lager, which tasted more like a stout and as one would expect married well with the hearty taste of the mushroom.
The final course before dessert was "veal cheek, green chili, Sichuan". The piece of veal cheek was cooked sous vide and was sublimely tender; however, I would have liked a bit more spice on the plate, as the chili was fairly mild for my tastes. My server told me that about one in twenty of these chilies (I forget the exact variety) really blasts someone with heat. I certainly didn't get one of those. I did like the wine, a Norman Hardie 2010 Pinot Noir from Prince Edward County and one which I've had several times.
The dessert courses began with "banana, cashew, mint, gula jawa", which was paired with an ale from Bellwoods Brewery in Toronto called Lost River. I wondered to myself how this could possibly work, but it did, and the thing that actually tied the two together was the roasted sesame flavor in the dish which matched well with the malty, slightly nutty, almost toffee like taste of the ale.
Finally, the last course of the night was "hootenanny, orange, maple" and was described as a sort of breakfast for dessert: a small, light, delicious griddle cake with flavors of sausage and cinnamon, and maple ice cream with a bit of candied orange. I found it a very unusual and creative way to end the meal. It was paired with a sparkling rose, a Bugey-Cerdon from Patrick Bottex, which was refreshing and low in alcohol (appreciated as I had by this time of the night had rather a lot to drink).
I truly enjoyed my meal here and will be very interested to see where David Chang's staff will take Shoto in the future. I plan on probably coming back about every six months or so just to see how it evolves. The meal was not cheap; $150 for the tasting plus $80 for the wine pairings, however I felt it was worth it and the cost was certainly in line with similar places I've been to. I can only surmise that having such a place on the Toronto culinary landscape will be a good thing, and as innovation tends to beget innovation we Toronto diners should all be winners.
re: dubchild
I don't know if it was the best dining experience I've ever had in Toronto; I had a couple of great meals at Splendido. It would absolutely be top five.
Seems like we almost 'rendevous'd' again.
We had the almost identical menu.
Agree, an excellent meal showing great promise.
I wasn't as enthused about the wine pairings. Although good (mostly) I found the Viognier bizarre (aromaticaly fine but clumsy in taste); and the Bugey-Cerdon more of a 'pop-wine' than a serious one. I also liked the sake but found more earthy notes rather than the sweetness you found.
But an excellent meal - one of my best in Toronto this year. There were several service mis-steps, but I cut them some slack there as it's only just opened.
And enjoy Chicago - whatever you do don't cancel Schwa - consistently excellent (for me) with the last 2 visits being the best.
re: estufarian
Yes, we seem to haunt the same establishments, don't we?
As I mentioned I found the Viogner very much to my taste, but I do agree about the Bugey-Cerdon. It wasn't up to much, but I was pretty tipsy by this time (the pours I got were rather generous) and if they'd thrown a port or something at me it might have been a bit too much.
I have every intention of going to Schwa (provided they do service the night I'm there!) and am also pretty excited about Elizabeth and Goosefoot.
Thank you for a great review, dined here with my SO two days ago (and did Daisho the very next day!)
I think the cuttlefish dish was a misstep - mine was certainly not tender, although it had a nicely charred flavour.
The spaghetti with sardine was perfect, my favourite moment of the night and a knockout dish.
The meal for both of us came close to $600 with only one wine pairing (she doesnt do whites so went with a half bottle). At that price point for me, I don't think there is enough value in the ingredients being used. A bit of lobster and quail were the two most expensive I identified. I know that the care, technique and flavour should be all that matters, and many of the dishes were very very good.
However if I look at the meal as a whole, for $600 I would want an incredible experience, worthy of consideration as a top 10. I think 3 or 4 dishes were incredible, with the rest being tasty and a couple being meh.
Also, and this may be nitpicky - I found the kitchen staff a bit surly and the plate descriptions too short and not informative enough, we had to ask a lot of follow up questions (which they did answer)
Great report! I'm a big fan of Momofuku Ko in NYC, and was hoping to find a detailed report of Shoto; thanks! I don't believe that I've had any of the dishes at Ko that were on your menu so it's apparent that Chef Mitch didn't merely transplant what was on the menu in NYC to Toronto. I've always found the food at the Momofuku restaurants (and especially Ko) to be very creative, and will now need to schedule a visit to Toronto to dine at all of your new Momofuku restaurants! Two interesting differences between Shoto and Ko: at Shoto you were able to take photos, and you received a printed menu.
re: ellenost
I actually wondered about whether the place would be a carbon copy of Ko. It seems like they're trying to make it a distinct experience, though certainly there are similarities.
re: gourmandish
The format is pretty much identical - but let's be fair, Shoto is still finding its feet.
With approx 50% more seats at Shoto - and even those more widely separated, there seems to be less interaction between diners and chefs (and also between diners). By my count the same number of kitchen personnel in both places.
Also the noise from Daisho (and the bar) (and the other floors) makes Shoto a more hectic venue than Ko.
I rated the food at Shoto very close to Ko - except maybe fewer 'wow' courses (but all competent). Service was definitely a 'work-in-progress'.
Wine selections were definitely below Ko - let's see if that changes over time.
Overall certainly one of the 'finer' establishments in Toronto - but more competition in New York. If I lived in Chicago (say) I'd recommend going to Ko. But if already in Toronto, then Shoto is a very good approximation.
Ko is probably in my top 10 meals anywhere of past year and Shoto in top 3 in Toronto - but only 1 place in Toronto makes the top 10 of the year (not trying to be mysterious here - just not relevant to this thread; regular Hounds will already know what it is!).
re: estufarian
I'm curious to know so when I do visit Toronto, I'll know where to dine. Thanks.
re: ellenost
Splendido - but a recent thread here suggested that males seem to make this #1, whereas females prefer George!
Of course, given the dining options in New York - Splendido may be too similar to all the French/ital/California options you already have.
Edited to add that for a NY visitor I'd suggest checking out our other Asian cuisines - review Charles Yu posts for the best places in Toronto (albeit mostly in suburbs).
re: estufarian
re: estufarian
Totally agree with estufarian's suggestions - I love Splendido, and it is well worth taking the trip out of downtown for (among other Asian cuisines) some of the best Cantonese food in North America, IMHO. Charles's posts are definitely a great place to start.
re: gourmandish
Thank you both for the very helpful suggestions. I've enjoyed reading Charles' posts on the Manhattan board.
Went with a friend over the weekend.
Was seated promptly and drink menus were presented. We generally don't drink when we are out eating so we opted just for water which seemed to confuse our server as she came back multiple times to make sure we didn't want any alcohol. Prices looked ridiculous anyway.
We had four amuses (which can be seen in the photos below). The first and third were good but nothing great. The second - rice cube with pork fat - was an interesting idea but it needed something else to spice up the one dimensionality of the bite. The fourth was the standout by far with both of us commenting we could go for a bowl of this soup and a nice hunk of bread. The lamb belly pieces within the soup were full of flavour and everything melded nicely.
The first course was "fluke - caper, dill, turnip." Nice combination of flavours and textures. Quite liked the crispy leek rings on top of everything. The softness of the fluke, the crunch of the turnip and the crispiness of the leek really combined for a nice mouthfeel. Definitely in the upper tier of the courses on offer that night.
The second course was "geoduck - squash, black soy." There was slight confusion when the dish was presented to us as we both thought we heard gouda instead of geoduck and were immediately confused. We then thought we had misheard and that he had said grouper but upon tasting it was obvious it wasn't. It was only until we saw the geoduck being prepped in the kitchen that we made the connection. The flavours were nice but the fact that I have nothing more to say about it speaks for itself.
The third course was "goose wonton - brussels sprout, shiitake." I quickly understood that the kitchen had a deft hand with broths/soups. The wontons were full of flavour and the goose consomme it was all sitting in was delicious. Excellent balance of flavours but unfortunately the brussels sprouts were left hanging. They didn't add anything to the dish and their flavour didn't harmonize with the overwhelming goose flavours in the wontons and broth.
The fourth course was "egg - dashi, horseradish, ikura." I love ikura so this was very quickly an instant win for me. It could have used a touch more horseradish as I didn't pick up on it that much but otherwise a definite win. Contrary to gourmandish's comment on it, I thought there were no issues with the ikura getting lost and while not perfect it was well above the next course which seems to have fans on this board.
The fifth course was "spaghetti - nori, sardine, lumpfish roe." This was probably the most confusing dish for me. And interesting to note that both gourmandish and themiguel were highly impressed by it. The flavour of neither the nori nor the roe came through and I found the entire thing limp, flavourless and just plain boring. I'd rank it at the bottom of all the savoury courses served.
The sixth course was "monkfish - vadouvan, yogurt, carrot." Expertly cooked piece of fish - very tender and not chewy (a huge pet peeve of mine), great flavour from the vadouvan and nice creaminess from the yogurt to balance it out.
The seventh course was "sunchoke consomme - sunflower granola, foie gras, black pepper." A successful dish except for the idea of putting the super cold slice of foie on there and letting it be warmed up by the broth. The initial bites provided a confused contrast and only towards the end when the foie was warmed did the flavour combinations make sense. Nice crunch and flavour from the granola and again the broth shone through.
The eighth course was "veal cheek - green chili, sichuan." A very good final savoury course. Veal cheek was very well cooked. Super tender and delicious. I found more than enough spice(and im not averse) on the dish which balanced the sweetness of the meat very well. The largest and most filling of all the courses without a doubt. Upon completion I was left thinking why the kitchen didn't cook more red meat as part of the tasting as it was clear they knew what they were doing.
The first desert course was "banana - cashew, mint, gula jawa." It was good but I thought the mint didn't really contribute anything to the overall harmony of flavours.
The last desert course was "hootenanny - orange, maple." Not a bad effort but felt amused with the maple flavoured ice cream. I was hoping for something a bit more creative considering the stereotypes of Canada.
Service all night was very prompt. Constant water filling and cutlery changing without delay. I will say though that none of the staff - service or kitchen - were warm in demeanour. There was a robotic nature to things which rubbed me the wrong way and was surprising considering how welcoming and friendly the hostess' at the podium for Daisho were.
I would also add that it seemed there was a clear mix of people at Shoto that were truly interested in what the kitchen was putting out vs people who weren't interested at all but just had money to spend and wouldn't even give the chefs time to explain what they were about to eat. The chefs were particularly peeved with one corner of the table.
Overall I'd say a worthwhile experience to try something new and interesting with my favourite courses being the veal cheek, the lamb belly soup amuse, and the ikura dish. My least favourite by far the spaghetti dish. I'd be interested in seeing how the menu evolved with time but I suppose it is most telling that at this time I don't think there is good value for dollar and that it isn't worth the $150pp.
re: radiopolitic
Great review Radiopolitic, fully agree with your final assessment for the place. An interesting, often tasty experience but not good value for the price. And yes, I too thought the kitchen crew was a bit cold , I used the word surly, but cold is more accurate.
re: radiopolitic
were you there on the Saturday? we were there as well and I think I know which section of the tavle you are referring to. I agree with your general comment in that I found the food not worth the price at all, particulalry given the reputation of Chang. So very few courses were better than average or in any ways interesting or memorable. Competent decent kitchen, but I expected oh so much more.
re: shekamoo
Yeah, Saturday. We were directly to the right of the corner that the chefs weren't too pleased with. My friend had a Lumix camera that looks a bit retro on the exterior.
Ian from Grand Electric was at the corner to the right of us.
It was a disappointment given the reputation of Chang indeed. As much as I don't care for Mallet, I think the National Post review that came out the weekend before metered my expectations a bit or I would have been even more disappointed.
re: radiopolitic
Interestingly enough I just chatted with an acquaintance the other day who said it was the best meal they have ever had in Toronto, and claimed it was better than his meal at French Laundry!
Different strokes for different folks....
re: themiguel
I agree with the French Laundry comparison.
I disagree that it's the best in Toronto (by a wide margin)!
re: estufarian
I would skip French Laundry then...
re: estufarian
Estufarian, you agree that its better than French Laundry, or that the style is similar to French Laundry?
re: themiguel
Better than - different style.
But French Laundry is 'more overrated' - if I can mangle the language a little!
re: radiopolitic
I remember the camera! we were on the south side of the table, the entrance side.
themiguel, my meal at Haisai was definitely better than this, and I think that Canoe, Splendido, Auberge, and many other fine dining establishments in Toronto are capable of producing comparable food at a lower price. This was really nothing special. Maybe as they evolve...


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fresh asparagus, trimmed
1/2 pound
fresh mushrooms, quartered
2 sprigs
fresh rosemary, minced
2 teaspoons
olive oil
kosher salt to taste
freshly ground black pepper to taste
I guess I'm one of the few who prepared this as written--with the rosemary. I used a little less than called for, but it complemented the asparagus and mushrooms well and was a nice addition. Simple, easy, delicious, and makes for a beautiul presentation on the dinner plate.
What happens to the mushrooms? This recipe only suggests you roast the asparagus. Is there a typo or is she serious?
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This was so easy. I put the asparagus and mushrooms on the cookie sheet then just poured the olive oil over them and tossed them with my hands. That way I didn't dirty up a bowl. Then I sprinkled it with chopped, dried rosemary and regular salt and it turned out great. Also, the asparagus really shrink up so it's okay if you have slightly more than a single layer of stalks. Just stir them halfway through the roasting.
Great recipe! I've made this several times. White mushrooms are good, portobellos are great. I've tried this with thick asparagus and found roasting for 15 minutes is good. But I tried pencil thin ones once, and 15 minutes was too long and they got burnt and mushy.
This was fabulous. I left off the rosemary because I just can't stand it, and used some minced garlic instead. We were so impressed with the way the tips of the asparagus got all delicious and crunchy! I've made it twice this week (asparagus was on sale), once with the mushrooms and once without. This is now my favorite way to cook asparagus!
I assumed the mushrooms were included in the roasting, after all they're combined in a bowl & drizzled w/ the oil, etc. Very good! I'd rate it PERFECT, just add a little common sense! Thanks for sharing it!
I used Baby Bella mushrooms, and I enjoyed the winning combination of asparagus & mushrooms. Although I love fresh rosemary and use it frequently, I found out today I don't care for it with asparagus--seems to make it bitter. However, I believe that is a personal preference, and this recipe is a good one. I used a little more olive oil. The recipe is perfect as to the portions and the roasting time; I'll try again with a different herb. Thanks leo67!
This recipe has been a family favorite for years, my recipe has some small changes: no salt, 2 Tablespoons of olive oil to coat well, crush rosemary with a mortor and pestel and roast 500 degrees for 10 minutes. The asparagus without the mushrooms are good too.
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Serving Size: 1/6 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 38
Calories from Fat: 16
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Presented by the Connecticut Cardiac Arrhythmia Center in Bridgeport Hospital's Joel E. Smilow Heart Institute
This month, love is in the air, but if your heart skips a beat—or if you feel a quivering in your chest—it may not be from one of Cupid's arrows. You could be one of the two million Americans with atrial fibrillation (a-fib). Come learn what causes this erratic heart rhythm and how some adults can be treated with medications, electrical cardioversion (shocks to the heart), ablation therapy and/or hybrid ablation surgery. Left untreated, a-fib can lead to congestive heart failure or stroke.
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40 Years Ago: Bruce Springsteen Releases 'The Wild, the Innocent and the E Street Shuffle'
It didn't sell particularly well when it first came out, but it has since become a favorite among his fans. On Sept. 11, 1973, Bruce Springsteen released his second album, 'The Wild, the Innocent and the E Street Shuffle.'
"It was an interesting record," Springsteen said before a one-off full-album performance of it at Madison Square Garden on Nov. 7, 2009. "Half the songs are kind of set in New Jersey and around our little street corner … and the other half are sort of my romantic fantasies of New York City."
That split personality means that the 'The Wild, the Innocent and the E Street Shuffle' lacks the musical focus of, say, 'Darkness on the Edge of Town' or 'Nebraska.' But that's also a large part of its appeal. In its seven songs, Springsteen touches on rock, soul, folk, funk, jazz (with swing and Gershwinesque piano interludes) and fairground music. Think of it as if Van Morrison relocated to the boardwalks of the Jersey Shore.
It's also where Springsteen's songwriting grew in leaps and bounds. The attention to lyrical detail hinted at on his debut, 'Greetings From Asbury Park, N.J.,' released earlier that year, would be out in greater force — from the boardwalk fortune tellers and petty thugs to a street musician and a trash collector on a city street.
The opening one-two punch of 'The E Street Shuffle' and '4th of July, Asbury Park (Sandy)' is a perfect example of his cinematic approach. If the former is the typical scene in a teenage movie where the dance at the high-school gym takes place, the latter is where the hero walks out and tells his girlfriend he needs to leave town and find something better.
The raucous, jazzy 'Kitty's Back' — complete with a full horn section, call-and-response vocals and extended solos by Springsteen and keyboardist David Sancious — is next, followed by the musical 180-degree turn of 'Wild Billy's Circus Story,' which closes out the first side. A surreal portrait of a traveling carnival, the song features Springsteen accompanying himself on acoustic guitar as an accordion, tuba, mandolin and percussion fly in and out of the mix.
Side two is a three-song suite bookended by two of those "New York" songs. With their depiction of young romance set amid a gritty urban backdrop, 'Incident on 57th Street' and 'New York City Serenade' can be seen as precursor to 'Born to Run's' 'Jungleland.' In between is the epic 'Rosalita (Come Out Tonight),' which would close out the main set of nearly every Springsteen and the E Street Band show until 1988, practically taking on a life of its own in the process.
Musically, Springsteen would never be so eclectic again. The main reason for this is that this incarnation of the E Street Band didn't last much longer. A few months after the album's release, drummer Vini "Mad Dog" Lopez was fired after a fight with manager Mike Appel's brother. He was replaced by Ernest "Boom" Carter.
After recording the song 'Born to Run' in the summer of 1974, Carter and Sancious left to form a jazz fusion group called Tone, which released four albums on Epic and Arista. The duo was replaced by "Mighty" Max Weinberg and "Professor" Roy Bittan. The new lineup helped facilitate Springsteen's move to a more straightforward rock approach on subsequent albums.


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En español |With the coming rollout of a major aspect of the Affordable Care Act, the time is ripe for another onslaught of scammers trying to grab your money, personal information and medical records.
Ever since the ACA — better known as Obamacare — was passed by Congress in 2010, there have been periodic waves of cons tied to health reform. These include the sale of bogus insurance policies, and phone calls demanding sensitive personal information ("Could you please verify your identity?") if you're to receive a nonexistent Obamacare card or new Medicare card.
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But now experts are predicting a tsunami of schemes tied to the Oct. 1 launch of a program that will allow millions of uninsured Americans to shop for coverage through either state-run health insurance exchanges or the federal government.
Confusion over the Affordable Care Act will certainly help the con artists. Roughly half of people recently surveyed in a Kaiser Health Tracking Poll knew "nothing at all" about their state's plans to create an exchange, and two-thirds of uninsured Americans didn't understand how the new law affects them. About a fifth thought it had been repealed by Congress or overturned by the Supreme Court.
Already, scammers have established fake websites claiming to sell ACA insurance. Others have renewed tried-and-true government impostor scams — delivered via phone call, fax and email — in which they claim to represent Medicare or other government agencies, sometimes just saying they're "calling from Obamacare." The goal is to glean sensitive information for identity theft while pitching phony health plan enrollments.
And brace yourself for scamming Obamacare robocalls. Lois Greisman, an official with the Federal Trade Commission who oversees the national Do Not Call List, predicts they'll be a leading dinnertime annoyance in coming weeks — and possibly through 2014.
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Cheap ski holidays in hundreds of ski resorts worldwide.
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This lavish five-bedroom chalet perches high above Patier and boasts jaw dropping panoramic views of the surrounding peaks and ski-mountain.Constructed using old woods and natural stone, this exclusive mountain retreat is divided into two separate buildings, a main chalet and smaller mazot, sleeping up to 7 adults and 6 children it has five distinctly stylised en-suite bedrooms.Tigre tastefully blends contemporary luxurious living with a refined interior, housing carefully selected pieces of art, modern and antique furniture and classical objects d'art.Its facilities include a dedicated spa with hammam and massage area, a cinema and impressive wine cellar. The discreetly located outdoor hot-tub is ideally situated to take in the splendour of the surrounding mountains. The chalet is available on a self catered basis as well as a catered basis.
TV/ DVDHi-Fi / CD Player / MP3Wireless internet (Wi-Fi)SKY TVApple Television ParkingExternal JacuzziSauna and massage area Wine cavePrivate laundry facilities
Each of the 5 en-suite bedrooms is decorated with a unique colour scheme, antique rugs and beautiful curtains.A bright and stylish hallway at ground level divides the south-facing property into a main chalet and a west wing `The Mazot`. The mazot houses a secluded upstairs bedroom with its own private balcony and en-suite bathroom which enjoys exclusive use of a separate living and dining area. The mazot also has a kitchenette and further separate shower room.The main chalet houses 4 bedrooms, the living areas and the SPA. This is set out over 5 floors.The top floor of the main chalet is given over entirely to the master bedroom which has a private balcony and an en-suite bathroom with shower and bath.The opulent open plan living and dining areas on the main floor features sophisticated décor, a stone fireplace and a wrap-around balcony providing a comfortable and stylish lounging. The dining table seats up to 14. The well-equipped open-plan kitchen looks onto the dining room. The floor also boasts a private study.From the living room you access the outdoor hot-tub which is nestled between the mazot and the main chalet. From here, enjoy a glass of champagne under the night sky with Verbier and the villages of the valley lit up beneath you.The main sleeping floor is located on the next floor down. This floor consists of the six-bed children`s bunk room with flat screen TV and an en-suite bathroom with two showers. Two additional bedrooms (one twin bedroom and a queen size single bedroom) both with en-suites complete the sleeping space on this floor. These bedrooms access a terrace area in front of the chalet.On the lower ground floor is the cinema room with a generous two by three metre screen, a stunning wine cellar which holds a decadent selection of old and new wines (available for purchase) and a devoted spa area with sauna, shower and massage area providing all the amenities required after an energetic day on the slopes.The private underground garage accommodating four vehicles is below this floor, built into the side of the mountain.The house is wired throughout with a modern high-tech Crestron system that offers music, Sky TV and Apple TV in 2 of the bedrooms.The chalet is normally provided with a dedicated driver service when sold on a full service catered basis.
5 Bedrooms: Sleeps 7 adults and 6 children1 master bedroom (en-suite bathroom)1 double bedroom (en-suite bathroom) 1 double bedroom (en-suite bathroom)1 single bedroom (140 x 200, en-suite shower room) 1 children's bunk bedroom (sleeps 6, en-suite shower room)Separate guest toilet Separate guest shower room Laundry roomTotal 3 bathrooms, 3 shower room, and guest toiletOpen plan living and dining areaOpen plan kitchenFront and side balconiesCinema room Spa area (sauna and treatments)
The chalet is available on a self catered basis as well as a catered basis.
BreakfastAfter waking up to tea or coffee in bed enjoy a hot breakfast served in the dining room with a selection of local yoghurts, Museli, cereals, fresh crusty bread and jams.
Afternoon teaAfter skiing you'll come back to afternoon tea where you can help yourself to tea, coffee, fresh bread, jams and delicious home baked cakes or something savoury if you would prefer.
DinningAfter a complimentary drink and canapes, 3 course dinner will be served, followed by a local cheeseboard. Dinner is accompanied by a choice of complimentary wines.
Please note: The chalet host will have a day off during the course of the week, during which you will be required to eat out.
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until time of booking. Please call on 020 8544 7114 for prices for other travel
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feedback. For payments by credit card, a 2.5% credit card charge (4% for AMEX) will
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(April 15, 2013) - World-wide, multi-platinum-selling singer and actress Selena Gomez announced today that she will embark on a 56-city world tour in support of her highly anticipated summer album. The tour will begin August 14 in Vancouver, BC, and will hit major U.S. markets including Los Angeles, Chicago and Boston and more (see full listing below). Tickets for select cities of the tour will be available in a presale on April 17 at 10 a.m. local time and on sale to the general public on April 20 at Ticketmaster.com. VIP packages will also be available April 17 at 10 a.m.
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Ladies & Gents the autographed cd contest has come to an end, and we have randomly selected the 2 winners of the latest giveaway contest!
Thank you to everyone who entered, and congratulations to The Scene members:
Gillian & Camie
Expect your autographed cds to show up in the mail in the near future. We'll be posting another giveaway contest very soon, as well as the usual Trivia & Caption Campaigns.
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There were so many awesome captions for last week's campaign, it was hard to choose just one winner. The lucky winner of Caption Campaign #46 and 500 points to use in The Scene Store is GomezSwag with the funny caption:
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An impinger oven is one of the fastest and most convenient ways for you to make pizzas, sandwiches, and a variety of other foods so that you can keep up customer orders during your busiest hours. A pizza conveyor oven is equipped with a large conveyor belt and cooking cavity that finishes your foods to the perfect temperature, texture, and flavor so you can make food quickly without sacrificing your signature quality or flavors. Read more
Impinger ovens are made to either work with electric or gas power, allowing you to pick the fuel source that works best for your business. Every conveyor oven we offer comes with simple controls and a durable exterior that is designed to stand up to the rigors of a commercial kitchen, and there is even a selection of conveyor ovens that has been certified by the National Sanitation Foundation because they're so easy to clean.


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Nelson's friends will gather on Sunday, Oct. 24 for a star-packed benefit at B.B. King's Blues Club, in hopes of raising enough money for Nelson and Dysinger to rebuild.
The 6:30 p.m. show will feature Nelson along with Delbert McClinton, Steve Cropper, Lee Roy Parnell, Jimmy Hall, Kentucky Thunder, Shaun Murphy, Rickey Godfrey, Johnny Neel, Nick Nixon, Dianne Davidson, Mac Gayden, The Bart Walker Band and Steve Forbert. There's also a tremendous backing band featuring players such as Karl Himmel, Dennis Taylor and Ryan Davidson.
Tickets for the "After The Fire Is Gone" benefit are $25 per person, with VIP tables for eight available for $1,200. For more information, check www.afterthefireisgone.com, call 615-351-0485 or email email@example.com.


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Brunch and an Update
It's a balmy, lazy Saturday. Robert and I had a late breakfast at home on the porch: a deconstructed carbonara of sorts with poached egg and herbs from my kitchen garden, apple turnovers, blackberries, melon, mint. I miss cooking. Some days, when my small children are older and hopefully less messy, I will have more energy for it again. Anyhow, I thought I would write this quick post to say that the new name is almost here! Timi and I were up collaborating until 4:30 am on Thursday night/Friday morning. We probably could have launched then, if I could have stayed up another hour. Of course I am quite biased, but I think you will find it worth the wait.... do stay tuned :)
26 comments:
- Janna said...
OK...you know what...that's just torture!! I just started a diet today...and that looks DELICIOUS:) And making us wait for the namechange all in the same day!!! LOVE your beautiful products, can't wait to get my hands on some. Keep up the awesome inspiration!
- May 1, 2010 at 2:54 PM
- Anonymous said...
we can wait a few more days for the name in the favor of sleep.....i cant live without a full nights sleep.
- May 1, 2010 at 10:12 PM
- Mande said...
Cannot wait!!!
- May 1, 2010 at 11:31 PM
- Jenni said...
The suspense...its nail biting! Can't wait!
- May 2, 2010 at 8:35 AM
- stacymandania said...
Looking forward to the new launch!! So exciting!
- May 2, 2010 at 11:49 AM
- Angel Warrior said...
I am soooo excited for this new launch!
A friend of mine saw a picture of Ava in her Josie peep toes and went gaga over them! She was over last night and we had so much fun watching her little girl try on all of the shoes I bought Ava for when she's bigger!! Our girls both LOVE them so much!! I ended up giving her the Roxy Peep toe, she was SO EXCITED!!! These little treasures are the best gifts ever for moms with little girls! Thanks Jess!
I know you said you would be offering the red shrug come mid-May... will there only be a few available? Just curious and anticipating how difficult it may be to get one! I think it would look so perfect with the sabrina shoes and a pair of jeans!
Have a fantastic day!
- May 2, 2010 at 2:51 PM
- Dear Lillie said...
Yay, Jessica! I CANNOT wait! I hope you are able to get some sleep tonight.
Oh, and your brunch looks divine! I wish I were a better cook!
- May 2, 2010 at 9:26 PM
- Anonymous said...
Oh Jess,
That breakfast looked VERY TASTY!! YUM YUM!
What were all the ingredients?
- May 2, 2010 at 11:13 PM
- Terri Bowden said...
Brunch looks delicious! And wow, guess you are in the process of changing it all...as I type! I have to say, I don't think that the new name could be more perfect. Congratulations Jessica!
- May 2, 2010 at 11:18 PM
- Jessica Haley said...
The breakfast... oh it was a loose {very loose} interpretation of carbonara, sauteed prsoscuitto, mushrooms, peas {and corn} with a poached egg on top. Ya know, b/c a true carbonara has egg in the sauce. Not so healthy.
Also, if you happen to be reading at this moment, we are loading in the new blog in pieces...
- May 2, 2010 at 11:20 PM
- Jessica Haley said...
Terri--the explanation for the name is coming...
- May 2, 2010 at 11:20 PM
- Theresa said...
Jessica -
Bravo, bravo! I'm loving the new name and website! The future looks bright and full of promise.....
- May 3, 2010 at 12:19 AM
- Jessica said...
Thanks, Theresa. It isn't all loaded in yet, nor are the new posts... I suppose I could to that now... :)
- May 3, 2010 at 12:33 AM
- Amy said...
Love the name choice! :) Beautiful blog! Wow, I feel so special that I just happened to log on right now! how fun to watch! :) xoxo
- May 3, 2010 at 12:38 AM
- Jessica Haley said...
Hi, Amy! Since you are here... do you find the text hard to read/too small? Or do you think it's ok?
- May 3, 2010 at 12:45 AM
- Amy said...
nope, text is great! The script was a little hard to read at first, but only cause I'm not used to seeing it and it caught me off guard...but I think it actually fits your blog perfect! love it! Good job! And I love the logo BTW. :)
oh and I see silver and blue polka blooms!! WOW!
- May 3, 2010 at 12:49 AM
- Amy said...
I meant the script in your blog post titles..sorry not sure if that was understood
- May 3, 2010 at 12:50 AM
- Jessica Haley said...
No, I know what you meant. The shoes are just two shades of grey, light and dark :)
- May 3, 2010 at 12:53 AM
- Amy said...
Works for me. ...in fact who am I kidding?!? They ALL work for me. hehe. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that this means that there will be a bunch of shoes available in the near future.. xoxo
- May 3, 2010 at 1:02 AM
- Jessica Haley said...
Ah, yes, good question! I have a dozen or so of some of these, but I will have hundreds of clothes for sale in a week. I can't sell the shoes yet b/c we haven't customized the blog shopping cart yet. I might list them on Etsy, soon... b/c I have a Joyfolie shop on Etsy and a Joyfolie facebook... and a joyfolie email and bank account... you get the idea. It's been--exhausting.
- May 3, 2010 at 1:10 AM
- Amy said...
Etsy, girl! Do it! We're all waiting in line. :) love the fb- became a fan. Good job!
- May 3, 2010 at 1:16 AM
- Jessica Haley said...
Thank you. It's fun to have a place for staff photos and have it be a bit more interactive for customers... I think I am going to go that route and drop twitter... since it fills the same function, but is more fun, I think.
- May 3, 2010 at 1:20 AM
- Amy said...
I just got a chance to browse the photos...awesome!! I mentioned on the non-pic of Alisha that I could probably upload a picture of her for you, but she would definitely hate me forever. hehe. But really, maybe at Evy's Bday this Tues with her wearing an "FJ Couture" item. :)
- May 3, 2010 at 1:59 AM
- Jessica Haley said...
You should take her pic--your photos are getting really good. I wish I could do it myself. Hmmm... I guess when we go to NAppa this fall ;)
- May 3, 2010 at 2:04 AM
- Amy said...
BRANDON'S photos are getting really good {hehe}, but thanks!! :) I'll see what we can come up with on Tues.
And girl, you are welcome ANYTIME! :) xoxo
- May 3, 2010 at 2:09 AM
- Alisha said...
Thanks Amy... Josh is already planning to do a photo shoot with me and Jude this weekend.
- May 3, 2010 at 11:23 AM
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