AND DEMAND MORE THAN 3 DRINKS and then DEMAND that My Neighbor Totoro is the Tuesday night movie, except we'll call it "Tonari no Totoro" in an accent that will make Bbobb cringe. (he'll be there too)
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AND DEMAND MORE THAN 3 DRINKS and then DEMAND that My Neighbor Totoro is the Tuesday night movie, except we'll call it "Tonari no Totoro" in an accent that will make Bbobb cringe. (he'll be there too)
Nah, brah, I don't drink.
It's okay. I don't drink or wear jackets to restaurants, and i'd actually very politely request that he show the Fox dub of My Neighbor Totoro if it ever came up.
I'd already be slobbering drunk, swinging my jacket in the air yelling TOOOOOOTOOOOOTOOOOOOOOROOOOOOOO! *blarg*
I'd already have my dick in the mashed potatoes.
You're bad at this debate thing.Quote:
Originally Posted by Razor Ramon
I'm not trying to debate anything, but I do want to point out the hypocrisy. In the end it's a rule but why should you be a dick about it? Just don't partake. I mean, it's what I do anyway.
I don't find any hypocrisy in 2 completely unrelated ideas.
The relation is rules set by the owner
It is nice to know that if I left TNL today, Razor would carry on my tradition of carpet bombing threads with stupid irrational arguments.
Yeah, apples and oranges, but I'm not gonna keep doing this.
Not if you're an ignorant child. All Razor sees is "people telling other people what to do"
He doesn't understand that your key complaint is that customers can be turned away for their clothes.
Which is nothing like telling people how many drinks you will sell them because of safety concerns.
This isn't even hard. Safety has nothing to do with jackets. Worst case, it is the difference between being overly protective and a snooty snob.
Let's all just stop.
Believing?
Don't stop believing.
Is that a bundle of sticks?Quote:
Originally Posted by Finch
I thought it was french fries.Quote:
Originally Posted by dave is ok
Thats so pringles.
I see a faggot in a jacket.
Ha! Finch is brilliant.
icarus, are you getting many regulars now? Seems like you change the menu a lot, do you notice certain items being the most popular?
The menu is there to bring people in. They keep coming back for the specials.
Have you tried making the gastronomnomnomical equivalent of drone music yet?
I think that's just a salt-lick?
Broken glass-lick.
Oh, I was called arrogant today when I said we were the coolest restaurant in town.
I asked if I was mistaken.
They said it didn't matter because the owner can't say that.
So, are we?
Even if you are, you can't be the one to judge.
So, we are, or we aren't?
I"m not telling you.
I'll take that as a "we are."
When you own the place, you can say whatever the hell you want.
"Bigger than Jesus Christ" imo
If you have the scratch, you should get photos of you crossing your arms and smiling, then put up billboards around town that say "COME GET SOME"
Your ad should be a picture of your nuts with "that's right, bitch" in 36 point Helvetica with" the owl" underneath it in 12 point.
Arrogance? Nah, that's just confidence. I run into this all the time!
This is true. People that are not confident don't like people that are, and presume arrogance.
This is probably subconscious, btw.
an alternative would be "play your cards right, you live to talk about it."Quote:
Originally Posted by Josh
Now I break you. Like I break your friend. - The Owl.
Play your cards right, you live to talk about it. - The Owl
The 99% of TNL is this.Quote:
Originally Posted by Josh
Because all arrogance is simply misinterpreted confidence.
Confidence comes from Skill, Experience, and an "It" factor. ("it" being that you behave like you have skill or experience. You might also just dress like you have skills and experience).
The best leaders have all three.
The worst only act and look like they have skills and experience.
Mediocre leaders only have one or two of them.
Knife
In
Assholes
IMPLYING IMPLYING IMPLYING.Quote:
Originally Posted by Finch
A good portion of it is, yes.
Most people are secret sniveling bitches.
Most?
Semantics.
Confidence that lacks a source, by definition, is arrogance.
Ic has worked hard to make a restaurant with unique food. From his viewpoint on food, his restaurant is the best in his town. His viewpoint is supported by his skills and experience.
Both words have almost identical meanings. The only difference is perspective.
The difference is if your feelings are justifiable.
When everyone else is wrong, surely you must be right.
Saying you have the coolest restaurant in town is hard to interpret as arrogance unless you're intentionally being a jackass about it. Maybe that guy was a manager at an Arby's?
It's all Octuri...I mean, relative, baby!
Voltaggio is arrogant, icarus is misunderstood.
I just want to say, MNT might be my favorite cartoon movie ever. I just introduced it to Melody and she loves it. Carry on.Quote:
Originally Posted by Finch
It's ridiculously underrated too.
I enjoyed a lot about the movie but there was a nagging feeling in the back of my mind that absolutely nothing happened in terms of narrative.
Maybe you should have worn a jacket?
Like we met some really cool characters and hung out for a while, and then... something kind of happened, but it got resolved really fast and wasn't really a big deal? And then it was over.
PS - fuck your avatar
I think "MAGIC FUZZBALLS? TOTORO TREE. CATBUS!" is a beautiful narrative.
I'm not knocking it, it's really beautiful and whimsical and blah blah blah. Just saying.
Acceptable.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mzo
The "narrative" is over rated.
Our need for it is nothing but writers pandering to our primal need for life aiding information because our ancestors used stories to pass down survival information before we could write.
Stories that "just are" and do not contain "a problem" are perfectly valid. There are a million stories that adhere to the standard narrative structure that are not as good as MNT
(though I suppose you could argue that MNT has a subtle narrative that is completely internal for the two girls. Something about the magic of youth and the cruelty of reality. Though, if this is the narrative, it was never fully developed or made overt. The cruelty of illness (the plight of adulthood) didn't destroy the magic of youth so the point is less clear. Of course, you could just chalk this up to a cultural difference, as Asian cultures are more inclined to have negatives and positives coexisting which comes into contrast with western society where positives and negatives conquer the other.)
so, whatever
Wow, that post nearly killed the thread. Please get back on topic.
MNT is always on topic
I think when taken into account, certain aspects of story telling can be used in a myriad, or plethora of ways to both tell a story and set a certain environment or ambiance if you will in which a story can possibly be told. It seems to me, being an outsider looking in, or rather listening in, that when a story teller begins to tell his (or her, women often are quite capable at relaying stories in which a female story is being told) story a story is being told and that when a listener is listening to the story being told that in fact is the genesis, the birth of the story. If someone were in an empty desert and that individual began to tell a story, would it really count as a story being told if there was no one to listen to it? I don't believe it to be so. A story told to an audience of no one is not a story at all, but merely a monologue. A proverbial dictated session of self molestation, and with that I will now segue into something about homosexuals and transgendered folk.
Your point is well taken. I enjoyed it because I love the relationships between the father/mother and especially the two sisters. It is so heartwarming to see the 2 of them having adventures and seeing things that only children can see. I draw a parallel between my wife and her younger sister, the bond that they have is what life is all about. Contrast my own relationship with my older brother (whom I do not want to speak to again) makes this all the more moving.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mzo
That, and the fact that there is a magical "dragon" cat (chinese translation of Totoro).
I'm going to punch you in the face.Quote:
Originally Posted by Some Stupid Japanese Name
you never answered this question? Saddleface here needs to know!Quote:
Originally Posted by Doc Holliday
I have to ask based on the FB post, did icarus really make a fruit roll up out of a carrot? I was completely intrigued by that idea.
Doc, we haven't ordered any of the algae yet, but that's the "plan" as of now.
Pineapple - yes.
I fixed the logo for the restaurant.
http://www.the-nextlevel.com/tnl/att...1&d=1336167428
Needs something at the top. How bout "Fuck all y'all." 'Cause it's southern.
You should share it on your facebook.
No jackets allowed. Enforce the rule with a bike chain.
Lord Owlton is the only one allowed to wear jackets.
I have an idea for a dish; it should be called the "ode to an ironplant", No caps.
So it's sous vide cow shit, 62 degrees celsius for 71 hours; then you need to freeze dry the contents, obliterate it into small fragments, then arrange those fragments in the shape of a giant breasted anime hoe leaning over while clutching her bosoms. Present with a drizzle of durian coulis.
This is gonna' be fucking lunacy.
That kid is from () no?
Yup.
That's nuts!
Tonight's amuse.
Kalamansi compressed watermelon, torched w/ seaweed caviar (just tastes like salt), smoked salt and fennel frond.
Yeah, maybe I'm a little arrogant..
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Is that supposed to taste good?
It's salted watermelon disguised as tuna sushi.
What's not to like?
Don't clandestinely try to feed me fruit!
That's, like, my whole thing. Serving things that look one way, but are another (also: tiny food). This combines All my favorite things.
It's pretty neat the way the cells compress in the melon. It turns super red and gets really dense.
Problem is, it's really labor intensive. You have to compress the melon 4 times to get full crush, then you have to pick all the seeds out with tweezers and slice it super carefully so that it doesn't fall apart. Doing 60 for amuses tonight took about 90 minutes.
Its totally worth it though.
so glad you're doing well, Icarus.
The staff deserves it. There's only 7 of us and we all work hard. 2 servers, a bartender, the 3 of us in the kitchen, and Justi doing finances and tech stuff for the POS.
If we can be putting this level of food out for under $20 in the little spot we have, with 3 people total involved in cooking, there's no excuse for other places to not be doing better food for reasonable prices. It doesn't even have to be as fancy as our stuff - just more honest.
Nice review: http://greenvillebites.blogspot.com/
Awesome, it's pretty inspiring to see your goals coming to fruition. Are there any negative reviews for your place yet? I'd love to see the complaints. (Because I bet they're all based on someone's personality)
Sounds amazing. What a nice review, too.
People have down-voted us on urbanspoon (we have a 79%), but no one has left a negative review.
I don't doubt that some people have had a bad time with us. We're by no means for everyone, and it's ok for someone to not "get it," but they haven't voiced specific reasons.
It's always a good sign when a review contains the line
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Originally Posted by Review
I'm crowdsourcing from y'all.
One of the things I'm trying to do is make a cocktail tasting menu. Not a flight - we have that already. I'm talking about cocktails-as-food. I've got a few ideas worked out, but I'm having problems with the progression of the "meal". I want the bites/drinks to follow a standard progressive tasting menu.
I've got these pretty locked down:
Bloody Mary -
Vodka soaked cherry tomatoes
Worcestershire / hot sauce vinaigrette
Celery puree.
White Russian -
coffee liquor
cream
rice krispies
(served in a little bowl with a spoon)
Midori Sour -
watermelon compressed with midori
lemonade gel
basil leaf
Ideas:
"Pork Belly"
bourbon gel
yogurt
crisp pork skin
maple
I can put the "pork belly" before the bloody mary, and then I need 1 or 2 "apps".
I'm currently 12 hrs away, but super busy. I have to come here this summer. It's like not even a question.
Icarus, check your PM.
ps: your idea is very similar to mine. I have done one of those ideas.
Let me know when you go, and I'll TRY to be there with TNL Maryland.Quote:
Originally Posted by Doc Holliday
This sounds absolutely splendid, I really dig the whole idea you're going for.Quote:
Originally Posted by icarusfall
Negroni
gin-grapefruit gel
fennel campari puree
white wine sidecar
Bloody Mary
vodka soaked cherry toms
worcestershire / hot sauce vinaigrette
celery puree
Old Fashioned
root-beer liquor marinated tofu
lemon squeeze
raw bourbon fluid gel
cherry oil
Midori Sour
midori compressed watermelon
lemonade gel
basil leaf
White Russian
coffee liquor
cream
rice krispies
$25
The Caveman Wing has morphed into: buffalo duck leg confit - then crisped / charred celery root puree / tots / blue cheese creme
In the lab:
Hot and Cold Pea Soup - cup full of spherified pea puree pearls. Half flavored with ham hock and served hot - half flavored with mint and served cold - all in the same cup.
Caprese Ravioli - fresh pasta each with a different element inside. egg yolk, balsamic reduction, basil pesto, mozz ball, cherry tomato.
Charfruiterie - fruits cured in the style of different meats. Peach pastrami. Country plums. That sort of thing. Serve it with mostardo and honey.
Lamb Leg w/ roasted brussels sprouts / preserved lemon / powdered lamb fat / olive oil / fire
Vegetable spaghetti trio - carrot w/ pesto, zucchini w/ tomato, jicama w/ vinaigrette - served cold.
Trout - oolong tea, smoked roe, lemon, black pepper.
Sweet corn creme brulee w/ blueberry compote.
Against the advice of a few fellow business owners we posted this to The Owl facebook a bit ago:
Quote:
Another state has voted to ban same-sex marriage.
When the history books are written, the current politicians and voting majority will be looked upon as cowards. The civil rights era should have taught us a lesson on thinking progressively, yet here we are looking to the past for guidance on how to best keep everything exactly as it is. We sit in air conditioned homes and live comfortable lives while all men remain unequal. In fact, we vote and pass amendments to keep their inequality in check.
We don't hate anyone for voting the way they feel. We don't hate anyone for voting the way their church tells them to. We are simply saddened that we as a people are unable to process the difference between the Law of the Land and our personal beliefs.
The Owl has and always will give our full support to same sex marriage. This does not make us courageous, though some may say otherwise. This does not make us self-righteous, though others may say so. This just makes us a few folks standing up for the rights of their friends.
Like everyone should.
See y'all tomorrow night when we celebrate the life of a man whose art touched all of our lives - and just happened to be gay.
I think it important that business' stand up in the face of bullshit. Even if it means a few customers are lost in the fray.
I think marriage rights should be scaled back overall, so it's difficult to come out in support of gay marriage rights, though I am a liberal athiest who doesn't vote for Republicans except in exceptional circumstances (we had a real scumball Democrat running for a county office one year - he later went to jail, I think). I haven't thought about it at great length, and I certainly haven't researched it enough to come out with a firm decision, but my gut reaction is that we should provide legal advantages tied to marriage only where there is a child to raise (whether the parents are of the same sex or not). I think it is important to provide a stable home in the formative years, so I support tax breaks and such for partners who are raising children, but marriage seems like an anachronism beyond that. Why fight to expand and codify something so outdated? Is that really "progressive" and individualistic or we still carrying around a security blanket that we should have already outgrown?
If you - male or female, heterosexual or homosexual - leave work in order to raise a child, you should be provided some breaks. However, if your children are grown and you went back to work and are doing fine for yourself making your own money, why should you get a tax break in your working years and and an extra entitlement check in your retirement just because you are/were married?
I bring this up only to remind you that free people have very different reasons for taking very different stands. Maybe some of your potential customers support equal parenting rights and things like affording a gay partner the same considerations as a heterosexual spouse in property matters (next-of-kin, etc.), but oppose extending most marriage rights to anyone, gay or not. If you don't think John and Mary should get a special break, you can't very well claim that Peter and Paul should get that same break.
Anyway, that's for another thread. I just posted that to suggest if you are going to profess support for specific political issues (and these are legal protections being debated, not human rights issues), you will come across as a oversimplifying prig to some people, and it is easy to take something like what you wrote as being haughty and dismissive. Making food simple and changing it around yields tasty results, but ideas are much, more more stubborn.
Totally understand your point.
Round here, it was literally a case of Billy Graham robo-calling folk telling them it's against the bible.
Simplifying the question a bit and (sorry, icarus) going off topic, if the rule of the land is that straights can have this, why can't gays? If marriage in general needs to be toned down that's fine, but there's no reason it should be an institution for group A but group B gets left out because we don't like 'em.
James