Autumn is my favorite time of the year, I’ve been painting and making ceramic Halloween pieces.
Deirdre
Oct 212011
Mar 092011
The Council Oaks restaurant located inside the Hard Rock Casino. For a fairly expensive and highly reviewed restaurant, I really expected a lot more.
The décor was nice, a little bit dark but extremely loud. Our party had to raise our voices several times just to hear each other over the roar. We had two servers for some reason, neither one ever seemed to be around when we wanted something. My drink was never refilled.
As for the food, very disappointing. I had a $39 bone-in 10oz filet mignon, I ordered it medium. First of all, what the heck is with a “bone-in” filet? My guess would be to avant-garde. The part of my steak that was farthest from the bone was medium well, the part close to the bone was practically raw. Somehow they also managed to make it fatty. Ugh. Huge disappointment.
One of the other guests in my party, her steak was cooked to charcoal on one side, she had to carve it off. Of course the servers where no where to be found.
Everything is Ala-cart. Ok fine, but seriously $9 for french fries? Every side item was $9. I ordered the onion rings, trust me, they weren’t $9 good.
Oh but you may be saying to yourself, “Oh that Deirdre is all concerned with prices! She just can’t appreciate a good meal! Stick to reviewing McDonald’s!”
To which I say, I don’t like your attitude! I’ve had plenty of delicious meals at places like Bern’s. I know a good steak when I have one. This place is all pomp and no substance. They tout themselves as fancy but I think they come off as pretentious.
Atmosphere – Loud and dark, nice view of the kitchen though.
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Service – Despite having 2 waiters, we rarely saw either of them.
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Food - Disappointing, especially for the price.
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Summary – If you want to go someplace really nice for a special occasion, I’d suggest skipping this place and head over to Bern’s or even the Melting Pot, at least you can have a conversation there.
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Feb 222011
Even though they are a little slow on the delivery Joey Brooklyn’s is worth the wait. So far I’ve tried pepperoni pizza, hot wings, chicken parm sandwich and calzones from them.
The pizza was big, greasy and delicious, just like you would expect for New York style pizza.
The chicken parmesan sandwich I wasn’t that great unfortunately, the chicken seems chopped up and tasted like pre-cooked chicken they covered with some sauce and cheese. I’m going to skip it next time I order.
It was a pepperoni calzone and I was surprised to see they put a ricotta-type cheese inside along with the regular mozzarella and it was really good.
The “hot” wings aren’t really that hot, I’d call them a solid medium which was the perfect spice-temp for me. Enough to make your lips tingle but you can wait to drink something till after your done eating your wings. If you like the vinegar style buffalo wings, these are for you.
I haven’t been inside so I can’t report on the restaurant itself, sorry!
I would definitely order from Joey’s again.
Feb 182011
Last night I cancelled my subscription to World of Warcraft. Even though I haven’t played in around 5 months it felt weird and final when I clicked the cancel button. My husband and I have been playing it for so long, it was fun and we met a few really cool people who we continue to talk out of game.
However since I stopped playing, I found I had so much more time to devote to my hobbies like painting, sculpting and even learning to play an instrument. I’ll miss my little pixel characters but I think my life will be richer without the time-sink that WoW is.
So goodbye Panica (My favorite!), Ermoon, Jilliana & Buffysummers!
Greatest hits montage of screen shots.
Feb 152011
Ok, I know I said I wanted the Fender Deluxe P Bass Special but I’ve changed my mind. It’s my prerogative.
Cast your gaze upon my new baby.
Fender Standard Precision Bass
(Brown Sunburst w/Rosewood fretboard)
So yes, I’ve made it to a bass for grownups! I’ve still got my Mikro, but this big boy is now my go-to bass.
The P Bass is a very popular bass style mine is a reproduction of a model that orginally came out in 1958. I’m very excited! I’ve graduated past my beginner’s bass. 
Feb 122011
One day I shall own you…
Fender Deluxe P Bass Special 4-String Bass
Pretty… Shiney…