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by John Cole|  January 9, 20109:00 pm| 188 Comments

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If you are seeing this, it is because I am still out to dinner and this pre-scheduled thread came up.

I am sure this will fuel rumors that Tunch is actually running the website. That, of course, is absurd, because everyone knows Tunch hates WordPress.

And since I am Tunch is writing this ahead of the time and have no idea what the score is, let me restate how much I hate Dallas.

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San Fran

by DougJ|  January 9, 201010:47 am| 245 Comments

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I am in San Francisco Tues thru Sat. Anything cool to eat/drink near the Moscone convention center?

I always go to Yank Sing and Slanted Door. But I know there are lots of other great places nearby.

Update. Thanks for the suggestions. I love osteria del forno and Mr bing. I will try to grab a burrito and try amber.

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by John Cole|  January 9, 20107:17 am| 130 Comments

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Out of the loop until tonight.

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by John Cole|  January 8, 20107:11 pm| 159 Comments

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Not much to say. In a hotel room with lots of snow outside.

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by John Cole|  January 8, 20108:39 am| 141 Comments

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Traveling this weekend, so I will check in when I can.

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Open Thread: Thursday Night Menu Edition

by Anne Laurie|  January 7, 20109:46 pm| 82 Comments

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Thank you, Bad Horse’s Filly:

I have the cooking doldrums. I always get them this time of year. I’ve finished with all the holiday dinners and goodies and wishing for summer vegetables and grilling. This leaves me in the long night of winter wondering what to cook… For our Thursday Night Menu I decided a touch of fresh lemon and honey might perk things up. As always, I’ve kept it simple, so if you’re hesitant in the kitchen, you can still find success here. On the board tonight:

1) Lamb Kabobs (marinate overnight)
2) Tabbouleh
3) Honeyed Carrots
4) Sautéed Pears

Click here for recipes and shopping list.

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BCS Open Thread

by John Cole|  January 7, 20107:56 pm| 377 Comments

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Have at it.

BTW- several of you were asking for a WoW open thread to coordinate server transfers.

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