Posts by akatsuki

Quote:Originally Posted by akatsuki I do like them and reached out to Tim Walker, who shot them... let's see what he says. So apparently I am too small of a fish for Tim Walker... Oh well.

Quote:Originally Posted by Reggs The Uniqlo Undercover ads are some of the coolest family portraits around, not that this answers your question. I do like them and reached out to Tim Walker, who shot them... let's see what he says.

My wife would like us to get a family portrait done. I don't want to get one of those lame typical portrait shots, but would rather have something more fun (e.g. Jeff Wall-esque photo) or interesting or even more aggressively...

Quote:Originally Posted by scottcw More proof that the list is crap... Ritual is the only place in SF on the list and Four Barrel didn't make it. Ritual is vastly overhyped and overrated. Agree. I'd rather drink Starbucks....

The fact that Joe is on there at all tells you the list is crap.

Quote:Originally Posted by le.gentleman I just wrote a guide a about quilted jackets for men where I outline the history of it, the features of the original Husky jacket as well as a buying guide. I am sure some of you may find it...

Quote:Originally Posted by ceoceo A storm parka.. so their promise of "four colours. Seven jackets. Forever." is broken completely I guess Isn't that the Dress Jacket which is one of the original jackets? I think there are a...

Nola was also good but frankly about the same level as Muriel's. Cafe Amelie has a lovely courtyard but the food was so-so. Cochon butcher muffelata was also good. Perestroika for drinks wasn't bad, but Bar Tonique is definitely...

Went to Muriel's and it was fine for what it was but maybe slightly too pricey. Bellocq had good cocktails. Spitfire coffee has been solid although they use a lot of Ritual which is a crappy overrated roaster. Nola tonight. Bought some...

What is the custom here? My wife is thinking about buying an antique chandelier. Do we bargain hard? Are any shops better than others for that sort of thing? Is the Quarter more marked up because of the tourists?