Archive for January 2008

No Bears? No problem!

Feeling a bit hungry must remember to take a break for lunch today before I post anymore…

Arlington Heights Daily Herald - Exposure Tapas Restaurant & Supper Club, 1315 S. Wabahs Ave., Chicago, throws a “Super, Super Bowl Party” with food and drink specials at 4 p.m. Sunday, including a “free single beer” to people living or working in the South Loop, while out-of-town …

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As you may know, little “Johnny” has been real sick recently, the doctors say he’s on the mend, thats for all your prayers.


Agency of Record for Oliver Twist Agency of Record for Oliver Twist - Carolina Newswire (press release)

So cloudy today I’ve got the light on already and its only mid afternoon. Anyway, more news…


Agency of Record for Oliver Twist Agency of Record for Oliver Twist
Carolina Newswire (press release), NC - Jan 29, 2008
Raleigh, NC – Howard, Merrell & Partners, a full-service strategic branding firm was named the agency of record for Oliver Twist Tapas Restaurant & Martini

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Later folks…


A dream of Olde Madrid: Owner Manny Salinas fulfilled a lifelong … - Journal Times

Have been following this topic for some time.


A dream of Olde Madrid: Owner Manny Salinas fulfilled a lifelong
Journal Times, WI - Jan 28, 2008
BY ROGER ANDERSON The world of tapas is supposed to be a small one; small portions, small prices, small talk. For chef Manny Salinas, the traditions of

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As you may know, little “Johnny” has been real sick recently, the doctors say he’s on the mend, thats for all your prayers.


A dream of Olde Madrid: Owner Manny Salinas fulfilled a lifelong goal …

Just got back from the dentist. Bloody killing me, just researched some posts to take my mind off it…

Journal Times - A dream of Olde Madrid: Owner Manny Salinas fulfilled a lifelong goal by opening his tapas restaurant … The world of tapas is supposed to be a small one; small portions, small prices, small talk. For chef Manny Salinas …

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The wife’s here, gotta go folks…


Laws Limiting Alcohol Brew Frustration

Bloody cleaners are making a racket I can hardly concentrate but I’ve managed to research this today:-

AOL - Shana McKillop, the managing partner of La Tasca, a Spanish tapas restaurant in Alexandria, Va., had never heard of the law until a state inspector cited her for selling traditional sangria made with red wine and brandy. The restaurant could be fined …

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My fingers are burning, can’t type anymore :)


Latest from the

The weather sucks today. I am so fed up that I’ve only just got around to the blog.

Stateline - A Virginia law passed in 1934 forbids restaurants and bars from mixing beer or wine with spirits, making it illegal for Spanish restaurants to serve their signature sangria, a fruity mix of red wine and brandy. After a tapas restaurant was fined for …

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At your service again tomorrow…


Your taste: Grado - Manchester Evening News

The weather sucks today. I am so fed up that I’ve only just got around to the blog.


Your taste: Grado
Manchester Evening News, UK - Jan 24, 2008
IT was opening night, to the public anyway, for Grado, Paul Heathcote’s new Spanish tapas restaurant and bar. The weather was decidedly Mancunian as the

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Hope you enjoyed that post, more tomorrow…


Frustration over liquor laws brewing

USA Today - Shana McKillop, the managing partner of La Tasca, a Spanish tapas restaurant in Alexandria, Va., had never heard of the law until a state inspector cited her for selling traditional sangria made with red wine and brandy. The restaurant could be fined …

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Real dating disasters (and how to deal with them)

Got up late (too much beer last night) so sorry for the delay. hers todays posts…

MSNBC - For instance, if you invited your new man to try a tapas restaurant in the neighborhood, you should pick up the tab at the end of the night. If he invited you, the same rule should apply — regardless of who is pulling in the big bucks. Also, never …

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Keep on reading, and we’ll keep on posting.


Fine food and music, with a funky finish

I’ve been I’ll this weekend only just got back to the blog…

Boston Globe - Make plans to meet tomorrow at Tasca, a Spanish tapas restaurant with a Thursday special. Order a range of small dishes and enjoy the different tastes. Try the ensalada Tasca, organic greens, tomato, and olives, with a red-wine vinaigrette ($4.95 …

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As many of you folks already know I’ve just outta jail recently, after a very sad incident in my life. I’ll be posting more often from now on.