Posts by jerrysfriend

During several trips to Paris, I have seen cafes have signs out front indicating that they use Polaine bread. I have eaten it; it is great; hearty, heavy and crusty. I have also been by the Polaine shop and looked in, but I never bought...

I spotted these on e-Bay. http://cgi.aol.ebay.com/ws....ck=true The model is unfamiliar, as is the writing inside the shoe. The "Peal" logo as well as the Brooks name inside look ancient. My guess is that it certainly predates...

After 20+ trips to France, I nave noticed a few cultural differences. The sandwich difference seems to have startled Ernest. Only two sandwiches in France are fairly thick: the Croque Monsieur (and not always) and the Pan Bagna (a sort...

The Filene's store in Atlanta, has, mixed in with the stuff from Barney's, three Malo (Italy) summer sport jackets-95% cashmere; 5% silk. They look as good as Borelli to me, with working button-holes. One of them as a price tag in...

It is my understanding that Al Fayed owns the C&J retail shops in the Burlington Arcade and on Jermyn Street, but not C&J itself.

Quote: Jerrysfriend ~ is it safe to assume that you don't hail from the South? Anyway, thanks for letting me join in your fun. I was born in North Alabama (B'ham), educated in New Orleans and live in Atlanta, so I...

Quote: l bet Mr Pollock snatched stacks of pairs up. He is a classic shoe pig. He probably bought his size out.   I may be a shoe pig, but there is nothing classic or classy about me. I am 800 miles from NY and...

Quote: yes, that reminds me - i heard a woman admit once that the first things she looks at are shoes and whether a man has manicured nails. granted, this lady was a bit predatory. I saw that too. Predatory is not...

Quote: Quote: (Luc-Emmanuel @ Feb. 25 2005,11:20) A couple of drinks in a trendy place, then a nice walk outside to chit-chat. Walk?  This is America.  Nobody walks, in America.   You...

For Spring, Brooks is selling black/white and dark brown/white spectators with the contrasting white part being suede, instead of the usual leather. To me, that is much nicer. Contrasting leather in white always looks too plastic. Thes...