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Re: THE RATHER NICE DAY
« Reply #120 on: October 23, 2010, 07:22:44 PM »
Quote from: Edisaurus on October 23, 2010, 07:14:07 PM
Quote from: Ben on October 23, 2010, 02:16:55 PM
Amazing that we're in the same apartment and both on line doing different things.

Welcome to my world...

And mine...
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« Reply #121 on: October 23, 2010, 07:24:23 PM »
I went to the Carnegie during my first working trip to NY. It was my first meal after I arrived, and although the sandwiches were absurdly huge, it still struck me as very expensive. It was across the street form the hotel where I was living (The Wellington) and very convenient but I never went there again.
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« Reply #122 on: October 23, 2010, 07:24:32 PM »
I just realized how tired I am after a day out in the fresh air.  Another long day tomorrow, with an early wake up call, so - 'night!
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« Reply #123 on: October 23, 2010, 07:26:02 PM »
Apart from Cantor's in LA, my favorite delis are in NY: Barney Greengrass, where we've meet up with Elmore and Jose a few times, and Eisenberg's, home of the best egg cream in NY!
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« Reply #124 on: October 23, 2010, 07:26:25 PM »
Goodnight, Ginny!
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« Reply #125 on: October 23, 2010, 07:26:54 PM »
Finished watching the Mexican film EL GATO CON BOTAS (PUSS N BOOTS) and am now trying to decide if I want to do a load of laundry.




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« Reply #126 on: October 23, 2010, 07:28:34 PM »
Tomorrow I am going to Charleston to show JEWS AND BASEBALL at a fundraiser. It will be in a historic theatre, the Sottile. I like it when we get to show our film in a historic venue; it seems to add something since the story itself is about history.
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« Reply #127 on: October 23, 2010, 07:28:48 PM »
I have to say I'm not a fan of the Carnegie Deli. As has been said, the sandwiches are stupidly huge (OK I said that), they are stupidly expensive and I also find the service appalling! The waiters are rude and mean and not in a cute way. They are cranky, unpleasant people who shouldn't be waiting on the public. The either don't like their jobs and they take it out on the customers or they are so obnoxious that they couldn't get jobs anywhere else. Can you tell I have had bad waiters over the years? I've been to the Carnegie more than once (though I haven't been in years because of the lousy service) and each time the waiters were as unpleasant as many New York City bank tellers are rumored to be.

End of rant on the Carnegie Deli
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« Reply #128 on: October 23, 2010, 07:29:05 PM »
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Finished watching the Mexican film EL GATO CON BOTAS (PUSS N BOOTS) and am now trying to decide if I want to do a load of laundry.

Was it animated?





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« Reply #129 on: October 23, 2010, 07:31:08 PM »
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« Reply #130 on: October 23, 2010, 07:32:45 PM »
DR Edisaurus, it was a live action film...here is the trailer for the US dubbed version:

Some may find it quite bizarre.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GIRcgjE9qRQ
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« Reply #131 on: October 23, 2010, 07:34:39 PM »
I think I've lucked into a place to stay in NY. I had reservations at The Distrikt, which looked very nice and is certified bedbug free. It was cheaper than the Wellington or the Edison, but still $2300 for 2 rooms for 3 nights!

But it looks like we may be able to stay at my friend John's apartment, since he's been in Woodstock for months editing the new Bruce Beresford film. (He's the editor who has done the last 4 Merchant Ivory films.)
He has an apartment in the gigantic London Terrace in Chelsea. Oh dear...it's near Madeline's Patisserie with the amazing macarons. I ma have to introduce my mom and Naz, her better half, to these babies!
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« Reply #132 on: October 23, 2010, 07:35:13 PM »
Quote from: MBarnum on October 23, 2010, 07:32:45 PM
DR Edisaurus, it was a live action film...here is the trailer for the US dubbed version:

Some may find it quite bizarre.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GIRcgjE9qRQ

Wow! How did you find that??
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« Reply #133 on: October 23, 2010, 07:37:42 PM »
Quote from: MBarnum on October 23, 2010, 07:32:45 PM
DR Edisaurus, it was a live action film...here is the trailer for the US dubbed version:

Some may find it quite bizarre.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GIRcgjE9qRQ

If ever a film was ripe for the Mystery Science Theatre 3000 treatment....

"Mmmmm! Caramel!"
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« Reply #134 on: October 23, 2010, 07:41:31 PM »
Quote from: MBarnum on October 23, 2010, 07:32:45 PM
DR Edisaurus, it was a live action film...here is the trailer for the US dubbed version:

Some may find it quite bizarre.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GIRcgjE9qRQ

Now, what exactly was that boy licking in the preview?
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« Reply #135 on: October 23, 2010, 07:42:00 PM »
Edisaurus, you and I think too much alike.
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« Reply #136 on: October 23, 2010, 07:43:21 PM »
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Edisaurus, you and I think too much alike.

LOL...I love caramel! ;D
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« Reply #137 on: October 23, 2010, 07:44:08 PM »
That person running around in the chicken suit cracks me up, too!
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« Reply #138 on: October 23, 2010, 07:45:23 PM »
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How many films were made in "Mexiscope"?
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« Reply #139 on: October 23, 2010, 07:47:13 PM »
And Roberto Rodriguez...didn't he do a film with bk?  ;)
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« Reply #140 on: October 23, 2010, 07:48:06 PM »
I think the Carnegie Deli is a tourist trap. The real Jewish deli in New York was the 2nd Avenue Deli amd that is sadly no longer in business.
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« Reply #141 on: October 23, 2010, 07:50:25 PM »
Good Evening!

Today was quite a long, wonderful, inspiring, and, at times, quite emotional day for me.  Oh, and there was lots of food too. ;)
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« Reply #142 on: October 23, 2010, 07:51:24 PM »
DR MBarnum - Just how many movie posters are on your  "all-time favorite movie posters" list? ;)
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« Reply #143 on: October 23, 2010, 07:58:09 PM »
As for the Topic of the Day...

I remember planning a "Do all the typical NYC tourist things" trip a couple of years ago.  The first restaurant on my list was The Carnegie Deli.  Yes, I went into sticker shock when I browsed the menu, but since the sandwich was so big, I ended up with breakfast and a snack for the next day.  I think I lucked out with my waitress too.  Great service and she even told me not to order the pastrami that day, so I opted for the corned beef.

I also went there last year for lunch with a "regular" - who happened to be picking up the tab - and, again, we had great service.  Otherwise...

Katz's in NYC's Lower East Side is my favorite NY Deli.  The Pastrami-Corned Beef Combo can't be beat.  I've also tried "Montreal Smoked Meat" at Mile End in Brooklyn.  It's pretty good, although, not that consistent.

I also loved the original incarnation of the New York Deli in Richmond, VA.  They flew their bagels and bialys in from H&H, and their house-cured corned beef in an omelet was a great way to start a Saturday.
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« Reply #144 on: October 23, 2010, 07:59:48 PM »
"Send a salami to your boy in the Army"!
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« Reply #145 on: October 23, 2010, 08:02:12 PM »
A friend of mine (ex Turner producer) is big into contra dancing. (Sounds a big political...)

Every year they have a big gathering, and he does some sort of parody song to invite everyone to register. I thought some of you might like this. I think I enjoyed it more than the current show running on Broadway. Besides writing the lyrics and playing the instruments, Brian is also singing. Enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1o0bvd9Osw
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« Reply #146 on: October 23, 2010, 08:02:43 PM »
Quote from: elmore3003 on October 23, 2010, 07:48:06 PM
I think the Carnegie Deli is a tourist trap. The real Jewish deli in New York was the 2nd Avenue Deli amd that is sadly no longer in business.

It's still in business.  It just moved to 3rd Avenue and 33rd Street.  Be sure to try the gribenes!

2nd Ave Deli

*And they're due to open a second location on the Upper East Side soon too.  On 1st Ave. ;)
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« Reply #147 on: October 23, 2010, 08:05:20 PM »
Quote from: JoseSPiano on October 23, 2010, 07:58:09 PM
As for the Topic of the Day...

I remember planning a "Do all the typical NYC tourist things" trip a couple of years ago.  The first restaurant on my list was The Carnegie Deli.  Yes, I went into sticker shock when I browsed the menu, but since the sandwich was so big, I ended up with breakfast and a snack for the next day.  I think I lucked out with my waitress too.  Great service and she even told me not to order the pastrami that day, so I opted for the corned beef.

I also went there last year for lunch with a "regular" - who happened to be picking up the tab - and, again, we had great service.  Otherwise...

Katz's in NYC's Lower East Side is my favorite NY Deli.  The Pastrami-Corned Beef Combo can't be beat.  I've also tried "Montreal Smoked Meat" at Mile End in Brooklyn.  It's pretty good, although, not that consistent.

I also loved the original incarnation of the New York Deli in Richmond, VA.  They flew their bagels and bialys in from H&H, and their house-cured corned beef in an omelet was a great way to start a Saturday.
I went to that New York Deli in Richmond. It was unexpectedly good.
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« Reply #148 on: October 23, 2010, 08:05:52 PM »
Quote from: MBarnum on October 23, 2010, 07:21:15 AM
We don't have any "real" delis in Salem, just places that call themselves delis but are really just sandwich shops whose main income comes from lottery gambling machines.

So...I would guess that the best deli I have been to is the one in NYC where I had the Beef Tongue (was it barbecued? I forget). It was good, whatever it was.

DR MBarnum - Since you were sitting next to me at the time...  The deli was Artie's Deli.  And you have the Tongue with Sweet and Sour Sauce.
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« Reply #149 on: October 23, 2010, 08:06:31 PM »
"Send a bialy to your boy in the alley!"
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