Recently found this piece. Lots of memories. Love the green screen.
Tags: lego, thoughts, weekend/coffee
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June 14, 2009
Was playing around with some of the Flickr photo tools recently at Big Huge Labs. My personal favorite is the “Motivator” that allows you to create Successories-style posters. I have never been much of fan of that genre and my humor leans towards sarcasm. The Sumatran tiger at Woodland Park Zoo was co-operating on a recent trip, so I was able to come up with this gem.
Check out Motivator at Big Huge Labs.
Happy Weekend.
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June 6, 2009
A mid-week, weekend-style post. I recently got word that Mario Batali and Anthony Bourdain were seen in one of my favorite places to eat, Café Presse. Nestled in between the Capitol Hill neighborhood and Seattle University, Café Presse has a great bar/café feel. The food is fantastic, especially the fries.
Café Presse (206) 709-7674
1117 12th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
The same owners also run Le Pichet in Belltown — a more convenient location for the throngs of cruise ship tourists now running through Seattle. Another great place and I would recommend.
Le Pichet (206) 256-1499
1933 1st Ave, Seattle, WA 98101
Also in Belltown with a similar bar/café feel is Tom Douglas’ Serious Pie. Carved out of the bakery that fuels his restaurants, the bar seating and simple menu make it a great place to eat. Pizza is the menu. “Serious” pizza. Chanterelles and truffle cheese? Morels and green garlic pesto? Hard to beat. My personal favorite is the clam and pancetta.
Serious Pie (206) 838-7388
316 Virginia St, Seattle, WA 98101
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June 2, 2009
Came across this on Lifehacker, Use an AeroPress for Small Servings of Coffee, and realized it had been awhile since I had posted anything coffee related. The AeroPress looks interesting and should make a good cup. They claim it is the world’s smoothest brew. Cannot comment on that, but it does look intriguing.
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May 31, 2009
I came across the MyPressi TWIST a few weeks ago. Initially, I was excited that I could have a new toy and doppio espresso wherever and whenever. My take: Over engineered and very expensive.
Better option for coffee on the go is French (or Freedom) Press and a JoeMo travel mug. Keeps the java hot for hours. Seriously. I would skip the colored JoeMo. Inevitably you will put it in the dishwasher and the color wrap will crack and peel. Not very fun. The silver “colorless” ones do not have that issue. Available at Amazon and other fine stores…
Happy Caffeination!
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May 23, 2009
A friend recently returned from a business trip to NYC. It got me thinking of some of my favorite restaurants down in the SoHo neighborhood of Manhattan. Next time I hit the Big Apple, you will find me at one of these places.
Balthazar would be my first choice. There is great bar seating and awesome bakery for the AM pastry/cafe au lait. Traditional French bistro fare.
Balthazar Restaurant & Bakery
www.balthazarny.com
80 Spring St
NY, NY 10012
(212) 941-0364
Lobster rolls are foreign in Seattle. Ed’s are awesome. I enjoy the bar seating and the clean hole-in-the-wall feel.
Ed’s Lobster Bar
www.lobsterbarnyc.com
222 Lafayette Street
NY, NY 10012
(212) 343-3236
Originally read about this one in Forbes. Stands for “French Orgine”. French and North Africa influences which take me back to my wild trip to Morocco back in ’99.
Frog Restaurant
www.frognyc.com
71 Spring St
New York, NY 10012
(212) 966-5050
Have a great Memorial Day weekend!
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May 23, 2009
Pratt Fine Arts Center in Seattle provides art classes from drawing to metal and from stone to glass. I have been learning, blowing and working with glass there for 3 years. There are not many places where a layman like myself can get the exposure to professional teaching artists and equipment — especially in hot glass.
Every year Pratt holds an auction by established and emerging artists from the Northwest and around the world to help raise money for Pratt and the Seattle art community. I am very excited to have a piece of photography in this year’s auction.
You can check out the 2009 Pratt Auction Catalog here. I was glad to help and lend my skills for some of the catalog photography.
On Friday, May 15 from 6 – 9pm, stop by for Pratt Exposed: 2009 Fine Art Auction Exhibition. This exciting FREE event is your chance to see all of the auction art in person before it enters private collections.
Pratt Fine Arts Center, 1902 South Main Street, Seattle, WA 98144
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May 15, 2009
Top Pot Hand-Forged Doughnuts has been a favorite for awhile now. Old fashioned doughnuts and great coffee. Very Seattle. Worth checking out when you visit. Free WiFi too.
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May 8, 2009
Seattle’s skyline from Kerry Park in the Queen Anne neighborhood is one of my favorite views of the city. This panoramic was recently taken on a cold, clear morning with my trusty Xpan. For this weekend edition, I am making this wallpaper available for all 2 of my readers in 3 sizes. Select the link of the size you want below:
You can check out my entire portfolio at Salmon Bay Photography.
Happy Weekend!
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May 2, 2009
The Skagit Valley Tulips are finally blooming. This is a very neat day trip from Seattle (approx. 1 hour north). I have been several times to tromp through the mud and work on my photography (above photo). That means up before dawn and out to catch first light. It is also a great place to bring a bike and ride from field to field.
Calico Cupboard Cafe is a great place to catch some breakie afterward.
Detailed information at tulipfestival.org.
Have a good one!
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April 25, 2009
