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The Taste of a City!
The real secret was cooking everything for all of the burgers in the same iron skillet. The special sauce was the scrapings/dripping that you picked up as you scooped out each layer - a true cardiologists dream. In the middle of winter, especially after a Polar Bear Club monring, these were a...- vonwotan
- Post #107
- Forum: The Observation Bar
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What Are You Reading
I know I liked these fora. I like all of Neal Stephenson's novels, but thought Cryptonomicon was truly outstanding!- vonwotan
- Post #725
- Forum: The Reading Room
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New Acquisitions
Douglas that is a very fine hat and it looks great on you! Love the background as well - I grew up on fifth and used to walk my dogs along that side of the street... -
Help Wanted: Vintage interior inspiration
When speaking with my decorator we both referred to Karl Kemp's write up about French Art Deco on his web site, http://www.karlkemp.com/, along with some of the pieces in his shops. We also used these two photographs of interiors we both very much like. Not commercial spaces but hopefully they...- vonwotan
- Post #4
- Forum: The Observation Bar
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What Are You Reading
I did very much enjoy Ex Libris. The dust jacket / Denver Post mentions Iain Pears' An Instance of the Fingerpost and Arturo-Reverte's The Club Dumas - two more that I thoroughly enjoyed. I would add to that, Foucault's Pendulum by Umberto Eco.- vonwotan
- Post #715
- Forum: The Reading Room
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Lightweigt Borsalino
Just won this Borso last night. Despite only two other bidders I paid a bit more than I wanted, but could not pass. It is the first unlined and perforated Borso I have seen. After seeing some fellow members photos and comments about the lightweight Stetsons with similar diamond pattern... -
The Taste of a City!
I've always associated Newport with Mimosas at brunch and "Frostbites" at Purgatory Cavern. These were the bacon cheesburgers that were served with fried onions and topped with a fried egg all cooked over an open fire while I was at school there. I missed out on most of the summers so we...- vonwotan
- Post #98
- Forum: The Observation Bar
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Strange questions about your town
One question about the City of my birth, and one suggestive question about whether I was raised in a small berg arrested in time. I think my sin on that day was smiling and saying hello to a stranger on the street. "You're from New York? But why don't you have the accent?" and "What...- vonwotan
- Post #65
- Forum: The Observation Bar
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Where is my robot?
While having a robot would be wonderful, I have to agree with Tony in Tarzana that the Jetsons car would be my first priority. I also love the somewhat lounge lizard decor and the wide open spaces and windows.- vonwotan
- Post #16
- Forum: The Golden Era
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Where is my robot?
Cherry 2000!!! :D Wow, I almost forgot about her. Has anyone else seen this article? A female "android" in Korea. http://times.hankooki.com/lpage/200605/kt2006050417203910160.htm- vonwotan
- Post #14
- Forum: The Golden Era
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What Are You Reading
A young woman who works in my office just gave me a copy of The Secret History by Donna Tartt. I started reading on the train home and have to say that I am enjoying the writing style. Quite promising!- vonwotan
- Post #710
- Forum: The Reading Room
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Your signature cocktail.
Weather/season, mood, and the company all influence my decision. Most of the time it's a Knob Creek Manahattan, but occasionally sours, Campari and soda, Gin and tonic or Negronis. Recently I picked up a copy of Esquire's Handbook for Hosts. We are currently working our way through the...- vonwotan
- Post #46
- Forum: The Connoisseur
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New Panama by Art
Love those hats! In the immortal words of Popeye "That's alls I can stands, and I can't stands no more." It's time to call Art for a new Panama. -
A New Art Fawcett Original
Gotta love Art's work. That is one very fine looking hat! I too visit his web site regularly to speculate about what comes next. Every time I see another member's beautiful work of Art it starts me thinking. I really need to keep focused and order an unblocked Panamabob hat for Art to block... -
Spats!
I have been looking for formal spats (for my small feet), small narrow dress shoes, and detachable collars (for my long narrow neck) for some time now. I am hoping to have everything I need to wear my 1914 tailcoat, vest and pants to my 40th Birthday party in July. We have one or two period...- vonwotan
- Post #76
- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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Borsalino in Sweden
That is one very fine hat. I'm really liking the lighter colors with contrasting ribbons these days. -
Has anyone seen this happen or know this brand?
I have to agree with you, it was just the disappointment of receiving something that differed from my expectations. It is a rather nice looking homburg, and do plan to have it cleaned and a new sweat sewn in. I have been wanting a good homburg for some time and this does fit the bill. Thank... -
Has anyone seen this happen or know this brand?
Ah the pitfalls of collecting vintage hats... :eek: Ever heard of Castorino before? Am I safe in assuming (and we all know what that means) that this hat was sold in Europe given the two size tags list only the Continental 56 cm and UK 6 7/8? -
Has anyone seen this happen or know this brand?
My first failed gamble on eBay. I noticed what appered to be a medium brown homburg made by a company called Castorino, with a beaver on their logo, and Castorino Melior stamped on the sweat band. I had never seen the color or the brand before and let my curiosity get the best of me. I was... -
