I woke up this morning and my car was already scraped??...Sweet!!
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03/09/2008 08:50 #43591
Thank you mystery scraper03/04/2008 10:48 #43548
Things couldn't be betterThe past few weeks I have been working up the courage to ask this woman out. So finally this weekend I made the decision to do it and she sort of beat me to the punch. We seem to have enough in common to be good together and enough different to keep it interesting. She is really into food and wine and I have to admit that is a bit of a turn on for me. There is something really sexy about women that eat bunny without apology. I'm hoping this will turn out to be more than just a few dates, but I guess I will have to wait and see. This is about the best I have felt since moving here. Maybe if I cook for her that will seal the deal to keep her around.
john - 03/19/08 20:42
You go!
You go!
ladycroft - 03/05/08 02:03
Yes, cook for her!
Yes, cook for her!
mrmike - 03/04/08 13:31
You put on a good culinary show, that should be a fine leg up. I'll think a good thought for you.
You put on a good culinary show, that should be a fine leg up. I'll think a good thought for you.
jason - 03/04/08 11:36
Oh, shit, come on man. Your cooking ability is the CLINCHER, even if you have other great qualities. I hope you have a great time with her.
Oh, shit, come on man. Your cooking ability is the CLINCHER, even if you have other great qualities. I hope you have a great time with her.
lauren - 03/04/08 11:13
good luck ;)
good luck ;)
02/24/2008 12:04 #43447
Bush DrunkThese videos kept me amused this morning
this one is probably my favorite though
this one is probably my favorite though
james - 02/24/08 15:12
This are hilarious.
This are hilarious.
02/23/2008 10:31 #43434
Europa BistroLast 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 sucksI 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"
you should've told her that the answer was "burning trash can"
It was the Buffalo mafia. If you don't pay them protection money they clean your car for you. In winter they scrape off snow and in summer they wash it. You know you are really in trouble when they wax it too.
The mafia in Buffalo is about as competent as city government.