Patrick Havens on April 29th, 2010

A first visit to Catelli’s is but the first of many reviews to show up on a new blog/site that Lisa Yee & I are co-authoring.  Going off a love of food & wine we decided to show how easy it is to pair wine with different food. Tasti-Pairings is the work of joy of [...]

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Patrick Havens on September 16th, 2008

The below ad is posted on Flickr and my first thought is that it must be a Photoshop, followed by, “I can’t tell by the pixels…” Most Husbands… by SA_Steve

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Patrick Havens on June 7th, 2008

Marcus Walker of the Wall Street Journal pointed out an interesting… issue. How solving the worlds problems of not having enough food, and the food price complications related to the Bio Fuel issue, wasn’t the only major issue the UN has had to deal with. In Rome one hard issue at this week’s U.N.-sponsored summit [...]

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Patrick Havens on July 3rd, 2007

A new pizza restaurant in western Canada that delivers pornography with every pie has once again proven the adage: sex sells. Porno Pizza in Winnipeg has been doing brisk business since opening last week, titillating the hungry with racy pictures at the bottom of every pizza box. “They range from softly-lit, lube-on-the-lens pictures like in [...]

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Patrick Havens on March 14th, 2007

We’ve been dealing with the pocket-emptying effects of rising gas prices, new electric rates, and an increase in cab fare, but how would you feel about breaking the bank all for…a pizza? Now you can find out thanks to Manhattan restauranteur Nino Selimaj, who has apparently brought from the heavens a real “pie in the [...]

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Patrick Havens on October 1st, 2006

Chocoholics find a venue and a menu Slices of chocolate pizza. Syringes that squirt liquid chocolate into your mouth. Warm double chocolate fondue. Israeli restauranteur Max Brenner’s new chocolate bar off New York’s Union Square, Chocolate By The Bald Man, caters for chocoholics of all ages — and is pretty much a disaster for anyone [...]

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Patrick Havens on August 21st, 2006

Heinz Talking Labels Heintz Ketchup wants to help you celebrate! Whether as a unique flavor, customized gift or just for fun, custom bottles from Heinz help make any occasion truly special. OK, this looks to be a fun idea for novelty, special occasion and such bottles. I’m going to order a pair for my prents. [...]

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Patrick Havens on June 22nd, 2006

Not would you eat it, most anyone if given a hamburger (provided they aren’t vegan) will eat it. But would you spend the big cash for the “ultimate burger.” I’ve no idea how a burger could cost that much. They listed some of the ingrediants… but damn $124.50 for a freaking burger? With little fries [...]

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Patrick Havens on May 22nd, 2006

I ran acrossed this list originally at Sally’s Place and thought she had done a great job, but wanted to expand a little. So here is a great list if you are debating coming to Napa Valley to visit. ENJOY THE “REST” OF NAPA – THERE IS MORE THAN WINE Though there are hundreds… We [...]

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Patrick Havens on May 9th, 2006

A BBQ Made For A King I’m always looking to impress when entertaining the guests and somehow I think this David Klose BBQ will do the trick. The extensive list of features includes, (#1) a 160,000 B.T.U. propane burner that can bring 20 gallons of cold water to a boil in 5 min. The entertainment [...]

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