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02/24/2008 12:04 #43447

Bush Drunk
These videos kept me amused this morning







this one is probably my favorite though

james - 02/24/08 15:12
This are hilarious.

02/23/2008 10:31 #43434

Europa Bistro
Last night I went to this place for the second time and I have found it worthy of a good review. This is probably my favorite restaurant I have been to in Buffalo as of yet. It is a tiny little place on Elmwood, they have about 5 or 6 tables and a small bar that can seat about 9. Although it is a small place they have a pretty large beer and wine selection. They probably have more Polish beers than I have ever seen at a restaurant before. Excluding anywhere in Poland of course.

Their menu is nothing short of spectacular. They have traditional dishes from all over Europe but quite a bit of it from the Eastern part. Last night I had Cassoulet which is a French Stew made of pork sausages, duck confit, duck fat and the impossible to find Tarbais Beans. This is a labor intensive dish to make, especially if they are making their own confit. It was so delicious, but it was so large I couldn't even come close to finishing it.

Last week for lunch I had the Pork Rillets, which is another French dish which is usually made with pork belly and is spreadable on baguette. Theirs was a little different, they made it with pork shoulder and it was more like a very upscale pulled pork sandwich, but delicious nonetheless. They have some dishes that I love there. I can't wait to try all of them out. They also have daily dinner specials and soups. The only thing that doesn't sound good to me is the Lambic float for dessert. There is something kinda sketchy to me about mixing Gelato into my beer. Service there is very pleasant, quick and not even remotely stuffy. Prices are actually lower than I would have expected. Although the only other time I have ever seen Cassoulet on a menu was in NYC, the price was steep at $23. It is a bargain at Europa Bistro for only $13. Here is their website for further information although the menu is slightly larger and different than the one they have posted.
zobar - 02/24/08 17:05
But what about the pork rolls?!

- Z
jenks - 02/24/08 16:41
I agree. I love that place. Kind of a hidden gem. The wine list is good too. And the owner is a really cool guy.
ladycroft - 02/24/08 02:41
Beer!

Now that is some sampling I'm really looking forward to :)
james - 02/23/08 12:18
That is one of my favorite places in Buffalo. When people come to visit I usually take them there. The beer list is amazing, and the wine is pretty nice for such a small place.

The menu though is odd. Cassoulet (which is absolutely delicious) has been on their menu since I first went there two years ago. They have been telling me that they are working on a summer menu ever since that first bitter winter. If they never get to it I would be fine with their winter menu, as they keep changing their specials.

Glad you liked it.
metalpeter - 02/23/08 10:51
I'm glad you enjoyed yourself, when i first saw they where open I did look at the menu but have never gone there. I'm sure as you said the food is great. The problem is (maybe it is just part of my Irishness) but I'm a very picky eater and there are a lot of things I don't like. In fact I remember going to the BiJou downtown and seeing only one thing on the menu I would eat. The point I'm trying to make is that people like you who can eat a lot of different things should be happy about that and try all those great places to eat and when you eat there remember how lucky (maybe not the right word) you are.

02/20/2008 14:38 #43402

Theraflu sucks
I have had what I assume to be the flu for the past 3 days. This theraflu crappola I bought doesn't make me feel any better and it tastes like piping hot bile. Being busy at school and work while being sick is so not fun. I have one more exam tomorrow and I will be thankful when it is all over. Today I had a quiz in my computer science class. This lady that sits next to me who I talk to sometimes actually asked me for an answer as I was on my way to turn my paper in. I mean c'mon, are you fucking kidding me??? There is no way in hell I am going to risk being booted out of school in order for you to know the correct answer to a true/false quiz question. You already have a 50:50 chance of being correct. I should have given her the wrong answer to teach her a lesson but I just told her I didn't know.
chico - 02/20/08 14:40
you should've told her that the answer was "burning trash can"

02/20/2008 09:11 #43397

That was unexpected!
So my landlord called me last night saying he wanted to set up a meeting. I thought that is usually never good. Kinda like being sent to the bosses office. But I went in this morning and they wanted to talk to me about what happened Monday. Then he offered to knock some money off of my rent this month to say thanks! Whoa! I have never had a landlord that I remotely even liked much before. Sounds good to me though. I had to keep stressing to him that I wasn't really the one who discovered it so hopefully he takes care of my neighbor too.

02/18/2008 20:11 #43385

Arson? and Sid Crosby
So this morning I was awakened by my neighbor ringing my doorbell. I missed her but I quickly noticed why she came over. There was a trash can on fire across the parking lot. I put some flip flops on and moved the can away from the building to the middle of the parking lot. It's not often I leave the house in only my underwear but I really figured my landlords didn't want their art store on fire this morning. It seems strange that a trash can filled with newspapers would just spontaneously combust. I have to wonder if somebody did it on purpose or if a lit cigarette was to blame. Oh well the fire department didn't really seem all that interested in investigating. In fact when they finally showed up one of them decided to warm himself by the fire.

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It looks sort of unimpressive after the melted bin collapsed upon itself. I tried to put it out with my fire extinguisher but it kept starting back on fire.

Yesterday was somewhat interesting. I stopped into work to get my schedule and one of the waitresses was telling me Sidney Crosby was eating there. naturally I didn't believe her so I went to look for myself. crazy enough Sidney Crosby was eating in my restaurant. I didn't bother him but one of the girls asked for his autograph and he was really cool about it.

ladycroft - 02/20/08 14:09
now that's an exciting start to the day!
jbeatty - 02/20/08 09:14
Jason: I work at Laughlins. I'm no penguins fan but I thought it was pretty cool to see a probable future hall of famer in person.

Paul: In my defense I was wearing long johns that don't exactly look like long johns. But I was outside chatting with my neighbor when I realized what I was wearing. I was definitely dressed by the time they showed up.
metalpeter - 02/19/08 18:51
It would have been cool to see him in person. I don't know as I could break up someone from eating to get something signed. Maybe when he was done or maybe If I was working give him a free desert in exchange for signing something. Assuming he stays healthy I think he is going to be who the NHL builds it league around along with a rival like they did with #99 and Lemiux.
jason - 02/19/08 14:52
Which restaurant is it that you work? I've got some friends that are Pens fans in Buffalo and they would have died and gone to heaven to be so close to their hero. Hahaha
fellyconnelly - 02/19/08 09:17
most firefighters put extra layers on, but you are so cool that all that extra crap just gets in your way!
paul - 02/18/08 22:17
Wow, that is totally crazy. Maybe it really was an arsonist. Did you have close on once the firemen arrived, lol?!