Guests will be arriving in 2 hours and I have nothing! Here’s the menu:
*Appetizers*
Bruschetta
Spinach and Mushroom puffs
*Entree*
Butter Sage Gnocchi in a pesto sauce
Ginger Glazed Carrots
Off to the grocery store. It’ll take all my organization to get this ready in time, but it’s on!
Back in 2005, I was visiting Washington D.C. and had joined a couple friends at a bar. While sitting there waiting for our waitress to come by to take our order, it hit me that there could be a simpler way. Instead of waiting, why couldn’t I just open a tab at my table and order drinks from the table. My initial idea included a card reader and a simple digital menu to place orders. All orders would be sent directly to the bar and your card would be charged on the arrival of the drink.
“Microsoft Surface”:http://www.microsoft.com/surface/ has taken one giant step further. In the video, you see a group of people split a bill from a restaurant, by placing their credit cards on the table. Just imagine the possibilities from that ability alone. Throw out a simple digital menu, and have the entire table surface become your menu. Place a credit down on the table and choose your drink!
This is just the beginning…
UPDATE:
Here’s are some awesome pictures of the device in action.
A must get for any music lover that wants their music with them at all times. This handy application will make your iTunes music library available online. Next time you’re at the office or sitting at a friend’s place and want to play that new favorite song of yours, all you need to do is visit a simple url and pull up your song. The interface is simple, easy, and straightforward. I was amazed at how quickly I was able to get things running! You can also upload music back to your computer when you’re out and about. The other great feature is that you can create accounts so that others can access your music library as well. I’ll spare you all the great technical features, but this is a hands down must have!
“MyTunesRSS”:http://www.codewave.de/products/mytunesrss
This is the deciding video on me wanting to adopt a dog:
Thanks Alicson —
“sola restaurant”:http://www.sola-restaurant.com
3868 N. Lincoln Ave. @ Byron
Chicago. IL 60613
This weekend I had the opportunity to enjoy several new restaurants with friends. Sunday morning, after getting dressed, everyone was ready for a nice brunch. I knew of “Orange”:www.orangebrunch.com, but unfortunately the wait time for 7 people would have been 1.5 hours. After quickly researching online, I found “Sola”:http://www.sola-restaurant.com, where I setup a reservation at 1:30PM.
Locating near Lincoln Square, “sola”:http://www.sola-restaurant.com “features contemporary American cuisine piqued with Asian and Hawaiian flavors.” From the color coordinated furniture and walls, to the IKEA silverware and stylish plates, the restaurant invested time decorating. Too much time perhaps.
While the ambience was perfect for brunch, I found the food and organization slightly lacking . Claiming to be one of the only restaurants in Chicago to serve real hash browns, I was dismayed when they came out overcooked and mushy. I also found their hawacamole (guacamole with an essence of mango) to have too much lime and barely any mango. The saving grace was the breakfast wrap, which came served on a plate decorated with guacamole and sour cream. Again the presentation of the dish was awe inspiring, and this time the dish lived up to its presentation. A spinach tortilla filled with black beans and eggs, the wrap definitely hit the spot.
Other dishes ordered around the table, looked equally delicious, and the reviews around the table were positive. The favorite dish at the table was eggs benedict.
I deducted points on organization, since we found ourselves waiting well past 45 minutes for our food. Our waitress kindly informed us that the delay was due to a private party upstairs. They graciously provided us a free plate of donuts (polynesian style). Although late in the game, they did help -wet- whet our appetite for our dishes.
At the end of the day, it’s a great place to take friends for a pleasant afternoon brunch. I love the ambience and service. By avoiding a few dishes, you are sure to have a great time.
I was waiting for a cross-town train
in the London underground when it struck me
That I’ve been waiting since birth to find a love
that would look and sound like a movie
So I changed my plans and rented a camera
and a van and then I called you
“I need you to pretend that we are in love again”
and you agreed to
I want so badly to believe that “there is truth, that love is real”
And I want life in every word to the extent that it’s absurd
I greased the lens and framed the shot
using a friend as my stand-in
The script it called for rain but it was clear that day
so we faked it
The marker snapped and I yelled “quiet on the set”
and then called “action!”
And I kissed you in a style that Clark Gable
would have admired (I thought it classic)
I want so badly to believe that “there is truth, that love is real”
And I want life in every word to the extent that it’s absurd
I know you’re wise beyond your years,
but do you ever get the fear
That your perfect verse is just a lie you tell yourself
to help you get by?
I had to get it, it’s the perfect soundtrack for life…
