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BEING A REGULAR

There are so many new restaurants, bars, places to hang, etc... that it can be overwhelming. Not only that, it's expensive to go out and rolling the dice on a shitty dinner just isn't worth it anymore. I have about 1/2 dozen spots I love and there more or less the only places I eat. Not only do I know I'll get a fantastic meal, but I know my money is going to buds & places that I want to stay open.

@darinbresnitz

Sep 18, 2024

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Sticking to established places rather than the ever-changing new ’cool spot’

I love trying new places + have a list of places I’m slowly working through. But I’m realizing that tried & true places that have been around for +10 years are still standing for a reason. You’re usually paying a little more $, sure, but you’re getting consistency & quality & ambiance (Balthy at christmas time is heavenly). Minetta Tavern is a classic. The Odeon has its own cult following that’s well worth it. I’m sure places like Don Angie’s have the potential to be there in a decade, but until that happens I’ll be happy with my old fashioneds & nice napkins.

@marianoleonczik

Apr 20, 2024

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UNDERHATED: SOCIAL MEDIA RESTAURANT “REVIEWS”

Not only are they not reviews in any meaningful sense of the word (having a phone and an opinion is not de facto interesting), but the algorithmically selected traffic-driving content is so vapid and devoid of any expertise, soul, and taste. The end result is a dining public that goes to restaurants in pursuit of a homogenized experience—dishes researched, minds made up—and they leave disappointed because the experience didn’t live up to the hype. And how could it?! Taste and palette vary and half the joy of restaurants is being taken care of by skilled professionals who curate an experience for YOU: for your palette, to your tastes, to your sense of value. Foodie social media encourages us to leave that part of hospitality behind and restaurants are the worse for it.

@cilantro

3d ago

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Capybaras

To the readers:  I highly recommend Capybaras: The giant cavy rodent native to my home continent of South America, and extremely prevalent in my birth country of Brazil.I came to discover Capybaras a few years ago. I was perplexed, the babies were tiny and very cute. The adults were also cute but larger. They look extremely soft and I would love to pet them one day. They are extremely popular in Japan and on the internet. I recommend the video “Capybara balances orange on head”, which can be found on Youtube. The first time I saw a Capy, I thought to myself, “What the fuck is that?”. They’re giant guinea pigs but also look like my friend’s dog. Their stoic faces look like they are extremely intelligent. I have a firm belief, given the right resources they could be the first to colonize Mars. They are also very relaxed and friends with many animals you would think they wouldn’t get along with, such as crocodiles and giraffes.

@rafastinks-

May 18, 2021

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The Pumpkin Fairies - Love Me (1989)

Despite my tough guy persona, I am an avid shoegaze enjoyer. My favorites are the typical surface level first “wave” of shoegaze i.e. Slowdive, MBV, Lush, Chapterhouse, Swirlie, Drop Nineteens, etc. I could go on… but there’s other things to discuss. For Slowdive fans, such as myself, I was delighted to find their demos prior to their formation as Slowdive, when they went by “The Pumpkin Fairies”. The tape consists of six songs, most of which have a strong Velvet Underground influence prevalent within the songs (especially considering one of the tracks is a cover of “Stephanie Says” amongst other more contemporary acts such as The Jesus And Mary Chain, early MBV etc. This tape holds a special place in my heart as the energy and sound of the band was almost entirely different than their well known records such as Souvlaki, Just For A Day, Pygmalion etc. I have an affinity towards demos in general, however this one in particular, I find the unpolished rendering sends me into a realm where I’m surrounded by a beautiful wave of noise. I recommend the documentary, seriously, titled “Beautiful Noise” by Eric Green. The film retrospectively examines three fundamental  rock bands—Cocteau Twins, The Jesus and Mary Chain, and My Bloody Valentine—and their influence on shoegazing and other alternative rock genres. Another great documentary on Slowdive in particular, is Pitchfork Classic’s: Slowdive - Souvlaki, which covers the history of the band prior to their biggest record, the negative reception from critics, and their legacy.

@rafastinks-

May 18, 2021

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Momotaro Family: The Gorillas of Kyoto Zoo

I could be considered a Gorilla enjoyer, but that would be an understatement. I adore Gorillas. I adore Japanese Macaques. This family in particular however, stole my heart from the beginning. It was April 2019. I discovered the Instagram account @genki_no_takaramono. Since I first laid eyes on Momotaro, 21, with his fluffy ass spread out on the floor, chilling in a very cool manner, I was sold. Later I found out, he has two sons. Gentaro, now 10 years old, and Kintaro, now 2 years old. Their mother is Genki, 36, and is an amazing mother. My friend Timmy and I have sent each other videos of them literally every single day since 2019, and have watched Kintaro grow from a useless baby into a little rascal who can hold his own against his big brother Gentaro. Momotaro grew up without a father, and watching him  learn the ropes of fatherhood with Kintaro was one of the most beautiful character arc’s I’ve ever seen. I strongly urge you tp follow accounts related to the Momotaro family and watch videos of them on Youtube. Please be nice as this is a subject dear to my heart.

@rafastinks-

May 18, 2021