With a new chef, Social Restaurant + Wine Bar is finding its focusWednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 3:09AMIt's an insight into Social's endearing quirkiness and owner Brad Ball's love of wine. Social calls itself the "pre-eminent wine bar of Charleston," with a "stunning 4,000 bottle display cellar" serving "modern American cuisine with an authentic wood-burning oven as its focal point." by Brys Stephens The second page of Social's "List of Delicious Vino" begins with a quote: "I drink it when I'm ...
AIA San Francisco home tour goes publicWednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 2:20AMNow in its eighth year, the American Institute of Architects' San Francisco Living home tours program continues to appeal to our voyeuristic instincts, allowing us to explore and admire private homes that not only showcase superior architecture and design,... American Institute of Architects - San Francisco - Design - United States - Art
The Disneylandia Story Part OneWednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 2:03AMWade looks at Walt's idea for a portable miniature Disneyland.
In France, a Farmhouse of the Right VintageWednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 1:14AMBOURG, France -- "I've gotten quite good at cursing and screaming at workmen in French," said Jill Lawrence, an English textile designer, in describing the skills she has honed in renovating two second homes in France.
Uncle Jerrold and the schwaTuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 11:14PMUncle Jerrold alongside John K. King Books, one of his regular spots. Compare and contrast (9/1/2010) Can Detroit schools learn from Baltimore's turnaround?
Renovating a French Farmhouse of the Right VintageTuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 7:35PMA 1750s farmhouse has a beautifully carved sandstone facade and offers sweeping views of the vineyards and the river.
AIA San Francisco home tour goes publicTuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 6:50PMNow in its eighth year, the American Institute of Architects' San Francisco Living home tours program continues to appeal to our voyeuristic instincts, allowing us to explore and admire private homes that not only showcase superior architecture and design,... American Institute of Architects - San Francisco - Design - Art - Architecture
Design / Hidden virtuesTuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 4:51PMMulti-purpose items often contain elements of novelty. When gazing at a modern piece of furniture, one wonders whether it is fulfilling only its traditional functions, or hiding a surprise. Is a chair only a chair, or does it also have storage space - like the chair designed by Casimir for Max le Belge in New York. This chair, with a simple geometric design, has a drawer in its seat.
Avalon Code - Dungeon Maps and Exploration GuideTuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 4:42PMAvalon Code (DS) Avalon Code