Lanecia's Point of Interest

99 Restaurant was founded by Charlie Watkins in 1969 O'Charley's Inc. operates a chain of casual dining restaurants that feature aged prime rib, chicken, seafood, pasta, and homemade rolls and salad dressings. The O'Charley's family includes more than 260 restaurants clustered in New England, the Southeast, and Midwest.

During the early years of the new millennium, O'Charley's added the Ninety Nine Restaurant & Pub and Stoney River Legendary Steaks chains to its arsenal. when I go to 99 I get usually my favorite dish Chicken Parm. When I go i go with my whole family its a nice resturant that many older people love mainly because of the famous chowder soup that they serve on saturdays all day. When you get seated at a table you get free pop corn , even though its salty i still love it.

 99 is located in Wallingfor.CT or Middletown,CT

 

 

1969:

Charlie Watkins opens the company's first restaurant.

1984:

Watkins sells his restaurant to David K. Wachtel.

1990:

O'Charley's goes public.

1994:

Wachtel resigns; former employees file a federal lawsuit charging the restaurant chain with racial discrimination against African Americans.

1996:

O'Charley's agrees to settle the racial discrimination lawsuit.

2000:

The Stoney River Legendary Steaks chain is acquired.

2003:

The company completes its purchase of the Ninety Nine Restaurant & Pub chain.

UCONN

Jared Vargas

B2                                                      

UCONN

Uconn stands for University of Connecticut. It is a public research university in Connecticut. Uconn was founded in 1881 as a land-grant university. The institution serves  more than thirty thousand students on its six campuses, including more than eight thousand students in multiple programs.

Uconn’s main campus is in Storrs, Connecticut. The university’s president is Susan Herbst. Uconn is one of the founding institutions of the Hartford, Connecticut/Springfield, Massachusetts regional economic and cultural partnership alliance known as New England’s knowledge corridor.

Uconn was named after Charles and Agustus Storrs who were two brothers who donated the land for the school as well as initial funding. Women were allowed to attend classes at Uconn in 1891 and were officially admitted in 1893. In 1940, the school was first divided into colleges and schools, reflecting its new university status. Students can choose from 87 different minors at Uconn. Univeristy of Connecticut offers about one hundred majors, seven undergraduate degrees, seventeen degrees, and five professional degree programs.

The University of Connecticut is also well known for their sports and many other things. Uconn’s basketball team’s home games take place at the XL Center where fans come visit to watch. There is a few players in the NBA who came from Uconn such as Ray Allen, Kemba Walker and more!

Jared Vargas

6/4/12

B2

French Fries

French fries are known as many different names such as batons, French-Fried potatoes, deep fried potatoes, and many more. North Americans refer to any elongated pieces of fried potatoes as fries. While in the United Kingdom, Australia, Ireland, and New Zealand, Long thinly cut slices of fried potatoes are often called fries to distinguish them from the more thickly cut strips called chips. French fries are often known as frites, patates frites or pommes frites in French, which is also used in many Non- French-Speaking areas.

French Fries were first made by cutting new potatoes into thin slices, put them in boiling fat, and a little salt; both sides fried until a light golden brown color. “French Fried” was also being used in the sense of “Deep- Fried”, for other foods such as onion rings or chicken. Fries can also be made inside an oven.

These best fries that I know of are at a fast food place called duchess and one out in California that I been to called Jack In The Box. I never really had fries that I didn’t like since it’s one of my favorite foods to include with most dishes, but where ever I go and try them I always find some that taste better than others. The thicker the fry the more flavor they have most of the time depending how they are fried or cooked, and depending on the amount of salt. Me and a others all over probably agree too much salt is no good flavor and health wise!

In the United Kingdom the “French Fries” we refer to, are called “chips”. There they cut much thicker and are “chipped” from the potatoes. This is a popular dish in British Islands and is often included in a dish served known as “Fish n Chips”. “Chips” are occasionally made from unpeeled potatoes to enhance their flavor and nutritional value and aren’t served as crisp as other places due to their relatively high water content.

LPI: THE GREEN

 

—Since the New Haven Green Historic District, it was designated a National Historic Landmark District on December 30, 1970.

—There’s a crypt at the center church in the Green.

—When  the Green was first known as the Green, it held a watch house, a prison and a school.

—And the Puritans were said to have designed the green large enough to hold the number of people who they believed would be spared in the “Second Coming of Christ”. 

—In the Green there is to be a mythical legend about a Bennett Memorial Fountain, the fountain has fresh water coming out of two lions heads from opposite sides. It is said if you drink from the fountain you would never leave New Haven. Not sure who came up with that; that’s why it’s a myth.

Chicken Parm

Chicken Parm was originated in Italy dish that includes chicken, cheese, and tomato sauce baked together. The word chicken parmesan means from Parm which is a city in northern Italy. I think that this dish is very good actually it is my favorite dish in the whole world the reasons why I like this dish is because of the chicken and the rich sauce and cheesy blend. Some actually say the dish is known for the mozzarella cheese. My mom makes this for me for my birthdays and I love when she makes; it sometimes she makes it with breaded chicken.

Some people also like Chicken Parm on a sub roll as a sandwich, I prefer it to be eaten the classic way only on a plate nice and hot and yummy because its too perfect when its by itslef without bread is the way i like it. the restuarnt to go to for the famous Italian dish is 99 a resturant located in Wallingford ,CT or Middletown ,CT they have their own style of making it. 99's Chicken parm Italian  dish has a wounderful garlic taste . its served with a thick chicken breast breaded with rich sauce and lots of cheese mozzarella of course but on the side they add pasta and toasted garlic bread which is so amazing most of the time I have left overs to bring home to eat the next day.

 Chicken parmesan can be made at home in your kitchen using these ingredients:

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus 3 tablespoons

• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted
• 1/2 bunch fresh basil leaves
• 2 (28-ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes, drained and hand-crushed
• Pinch sugar
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 4 skinless, boneless, chicken breasts (about 11/2 pounds)
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 cup dried bread crumbs
• 1 (8-ounce) ball fresh buffalo mozzarella, water drained
• Freshly grated Parmesan
• 1 pound spaghetti pasta

Mohegan Sun

  
        Mohegan Sun is located Uncasville, CT. It is the second largest casino in connecticut. It is located along the thames river. It features the 12,000-seat capacity, home of the Women's National Basketball Association's Connecticut Sun.  It houses a 350-seat Cabaret Theatre, the 300-seat Wolf Den, and function room space, including the Northeast’s largest ballroom.

Mohegan Sun is located on 1 Mohegan Sun Boulevard
Uncasville, Connecticut 06382-1355

Mohegan Sun features:

• A 55 ft (17 m) high indoor waterfall called "Taughannick Falls", representing a treacherous crossing point during the tribe's migration.

The decor is Native American in style in many aspects. The artwork throughout the casino and the structural design has Native American feel. In addition, several mechanical wolves stand high atop rock structures inside the gaming areas that occasionally sit back and howl lightly.

A new buffet called the Seasons Buffet replaced both the Seasons and Sunburst Buffet

The Casino of the Sky has a functional planterium utilizing fiber optics  to display the sun, moon, and stars accompanying the lighting effects of the Wombi Rock, which is a three-story high crystal mountain crafted of alabaster.

Fashion Stores

Restuarants/hotel

                    
                                          Shopping stores at Mohegan Sun

     I've been to mohegan sun once. I think it's huge and beautiful inside. I haven't seen all of mohegan sun. But when I visited there I went to a restaurant. There food was very good. I also went into a few shopping stores. I remember one of them being the Coach store. When I go back I would like to go see all of mohegan sun!
   

      Hours of Operation: Sun - Th 11:00am - Midnight, Fri & Sat 11:00am - 4:00am

      Cost: Depends on where you go when you get there.

 
 

Fettuccine Alfredo

Fettuccine Alfredo is a pasta dish made from fettuccine pasta tossed with parmesan cheese and butter. As the cheese melts it forms a smooth and rich coating over the pasta. Fettuccine Alfredo was invented in 1914 by Alfredo di Lello, whose wife had lost her appetite during pregnancy. So he went to the kitchen and mixed up a batch of egg noodles with Parmigiano cheese, cream, and butter, and there was Fettuccine alfredo (chicken alfredo).

                                                             Olive Garden Fettuccine Alfredo

You can get Fettuccine Alfredo from a restaurant named Olive Garden or you can buy the ingredients from the store and make it yourself:

1/4 c. butter
1/4 c. olive oil
1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 3/4 inch cubes
1/2 c. chopped green onions with tops
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 c. whipping cream
1 pkg. of ANY Pasta Alfredo Sauce
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper
1/4 c. chopped fresh parsley
2 tbsp. dried basil
1 lb. hot, cooked fettuccine
1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan cheese
          
            In my opinion Fettuccine Alfredo is very good. I love to eat mines with broccoli and chicken in it. I really enjoy eating Alfredo at olive garden. I enjoy it  when my mom grandmother makes it too. At olive garden it’s more flavor than it being home cooked because of all the cheeses that’s in it. You can also add mushrooms or tomatoes to it but I prefer not to cause I don’t eat mushrooms or tomatoes. I think that Fettuccine Alfredo is a really good dish!

                                       
     

Ashley's Ice Cream

Ashley's Ice Cream is personally relevant to me because in the summertime I always go to the one in Hamden because it is good, and they have my favorite flavor. I love the ice cream they have and the service isn't that bad. My favorite flavor is the Chocolate Chocolate Chip with rainbow sprinkles. This flavor is the best flavor they have to me; it is if you like chocolate anyway.

Ashley's has been around for a long time.  They openned for business in 1979 on College Street in New Haven.  Shortly after they started winning awards , and crowds would flock to the store, which made them decide to make a second store.

The owners became enamored with Ashley Whippet- the famous Frisbee catching dog (a Connecticut invention by the way, the frisbee, not the whippet obviously). This is how they got the name Ashley's Ice Cream. The biggest size ice cream they serve is on a Frisbee.  

New Haven will always be the first home of Ashley's, but since their ice cream is so good they had to add other locations. Ashley’s Hamden Plaza has been scooping up creamy deliciousness in nearby Hamden since 1983. Three other locations followed: Guilford, Branford and Madison which means there are five locations. Ashley's was recently named best Ice Cream in Connecticut for its fourteenth year in a row. That shows just how good they are.

So the name Ashley's was from the world famous dog Ashley Whippet.  Ashley was famous for frisbee, his owner Alex Stein led him to the middle of Dodger's stadium and threw it across the field. Ashley caught the Frisbee six-feet in the air. Thousands of fans were surprised and enjoyed the dog . Then Alex and Ashley were separated when they put Alex in jail for having the dog in dodgers stadium. 

On the left is a picture of the famous Chocolate Chocolate Chip. My favorite flavor of Ashley's Ice Cream. On the right is a picture of Ashley Whippet the dog with the Frisbee he caught . 

A North American Experience of Caribbean Cuisine.

 The Cooks at Lennox Cuisine prepare this extremely tasteful meal consisting of mouth watering spices and aromatic ingredients. This dish is called oxtails and rice. It usually is always served with rice and beans but white rice can be substituted in its place. On the side cabbage is served which is the common side dish for most Caribbean dishes (specifically those from West Indian backgrounds). Fried or boiled plantains top this meal off as well. 

Rice and beans to the Caribbean is equivalent to  apple pie's relationship to America. It's like a symbol to their culture. Rice and beans is prepared with red kidney beans, coconut milk, rice, dried thyme, table spoon of oil and an uncut scotch bonnet pepper. These flavors combined taste amazing!

The oxtails are prepared with water, chopped tomatoes, oxtail, onions, garlic, sprig thyme, hot pepper, canned broad beans and salt. The flavor is somewhat savory (not all that much) and delicious of course.

Jerkfish Jamaican Restaurant

My favorite type of food is bar none Jamaican cuisine. Jerk chicken, curry chicken, oxtails, beef patties, etc. I absolutely adore Jamaican food. The spices blend so well and really make the dishes worthwhile. Jerkfish a Jamaican restaurant located in the Hamden Plaza makes especially great food. I recommend the oxtail, a the signature dish. The prices could be a little lower, but in the end the food is really worth it. Here is a picture of my favorite dish:

A little fun fact of it all is that our very own Michelle Paterson works at the restaurant! Stop by, say hi and enjoy!

Pancakes :D or A Flapjack by Any Other Name...

  NO CRIME WITH PANCAKES!

"May the Griddle Be with You..."

Jedi master Mr. Monahan cooks up some Star Wars themed pancakes for his sons Oscar and Otis. He claims that although preparing pancakes for weekend breakfasts is a regular occurrence, the Star Wars moulds only come out on special occassions.

In most places in America, pancakes are often served at breakfast. For me, the smell of pancakes in the morning makes my mouth all watery. The smell is so good. Especially when they are made fresh. I chose this dish because I saw no one else doing this food for their feature. Also I like pancakes so it’s not hard for me to talk about them.

My personal favorite is chocolate chip pancakes. I like how the melted chocolate chips are so gooey in the pancake. When I take the first bite it’s like I’m on a fluffy cloud. It’s a nice warm feeling. When I cook pancakes I like when it’s golden brown. On top I like to garnish it with a little bit of butter on top and drowns it with syrup. Occasionally I put whipped cream, depending on my sugar tooth.

You can find pancakes in almost any restaurant. You can find it iHop, T.G.I Friday’s, Friendly’s, McDonald, Denny’s, and other places too. My favorite place to eat pancakes is in iHop. Their pancakes are light and fluffy. Also the pancakes they serve are huge! By eating one I get full. I give it a 4 stars overall.

First Burger, Son

Louis Lunch is a burger joint located at 263 Crown Street, New Haven, Connecticut, that claims to be the birthplace of the hamburger. There is a slight catch for some lovers of traditional American cuisine; NO KETCHUP ALLOWED! No Heinz, Hunt's, store brand or catsup is allowed in this restaurant because they say that the burger is so good that it doesn’t need it. According to wikipedia Louis Lassen worked as a butter dealer prior to opening Louis Luncheon. The store was established in 1895 and has been in operation ever since.

I have lived in New Haven for all of my 18 years, and the first time I tasted a Louis Lunch hamburger was last year. When I bought a $5.00 hamburger from Louis Luncheon it was worth it because it lived up to its hype. You can try and compare a cheeseburger from McDonald's, Wendy’s or Burger King, but they all shadow by camparison to the OB (original burger) Louis Lunch. Louis's burgers are so amazing that those from fast food restaurants need condiments, such as ketchup and mustard. Come visit Louis Lunch to get the great sensation taste of the burger.

                                             

The Day the Music Died? RIP Cutler's

How is it NHI Scooped Our Story?

Objectives: SWBAT...
1. Read and critically assess a news item from an online news source.
2. Review, discuss, edit and revise the Metro Line.
3. Continue work on individual features.

Do Now:
Read Melissa Bailey's story here.  What can we learn from this story? Are there, in fact, newsworthy events taking place here at Metro? Brainstorm, explain and post as comments.

Class Work:
A. Whole class reviews and helps streamline the Metro Line.
B. Students continue to craft and polish individual features (food and LPIs).

Homework:
A. Permission slips for Thursday's trip to Leitner Family Observatory and Planetarium.
B. Continue to work towards publishing features.
C. Group presentations begin WED June 6.

Luis Garcia-Rivera the next President of the BOA (Board of Alderman)?

Food Features and LPIs (Local Points of Interest)

5.24.2012

Objectives: SWBAT...
1. Read and analyze a local point of interest feature from an online publication.
2. Continue drafting features that incorporate both words and images.
3. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the three-part caption.

Do Now:
Follow the link here to read about an LPI. In a comment to this post address the following questions:

1. Does the author Allan Appell use the "bread and butter" of news daylies AKA the inverted pyramid to craft his article "The Water is Safe. Really."? Explain.

2. Identify six questions answered by the article: what, where, when, why, who and how. List them in order of importance.

3. What is the LPI featured in the story? What urban myth or legend is revealled in the comment section of the article? What are your thoughts on this piece of local lore? Can you think of any other fountains or bodies of water that are said to have supernatural qualities?

4. Would you drink from the fountain?

Class Work:
A. By now all food features should be complete consisting of no fewer than three paragraphs, strong examples of descriptive writing (i.e. the inclusion of imagery and sensory details) and accompanied by an appropriate image. Now all students are revising and editing their LPI (Local Point of Interest) features.
Use the middle part of class to be polishing these two pieces of journalistic writing.

B. The three-part caption:

1.

2.

3.

Create comments that include three-part captions for the above images (label them appropriately B1, B2 and B3). Remember: catchy lead-in phrase, identify subject(s) using strong present tense action verb and finally include all additional information in the past tense.



Planetarium Q&A

Who is James Leitner?
 James Leitner is the president of Falcon Management.

What is a planetarium?
A planetarium is a place where people study stars.

What devices are used in the planetarium?
Telescopes (more percisely the observatory) and projectors.

What are the requirements for operating the telescope?
Planetarium software and computers.

What are the requirements for becoming an astronomer ?
An undergraduate degree in science, computer skills and scientific writing.

Leitner Family Observatory and Planetarium

Who runs the planetarium?
- It is owned and operated by Yale University.

Where is it located?
- It is located in Farnham Memorial Gardens near the corner of Edwards and Prospect Streets, New Haven.

When is it open to the public?
- Every Tuesday from 7pm-8pm.
How long has it been open?
- It has been open since January 2009.

What is the cost to get inside?
- N/A (cannot be more than $20)

Why is the planetarium not open to the public everyday?
- Scientists have to perform different tests, and it would be too distracting if people were there.

5W and how

Where is the planetarium?
-  It is located near the corner of Edwards and Prospect Streets in New Haven
When is it open to the public?
- It's open every Tuesday night from 7pm - 8pm for a planetarium show
Where does the money to sustain the planetarium come from?
 - Donations are accepted and private donors
Who runs the planetarium?
 - STARRY, Yale's Undergraduate Astronomical Research and Recreation at Yale
What exactly is shown at the planetarium?
- The stars, planets, and consolations
How much is their parking?
- Parking is free

L P I

My local point of interest would be at Di Matteo's in hamden. In my opinon it's one of the best italian restaurant i've been too. The place has that nice italian look and they place italian music too. Also i've heard that the place been in the exact location since 1972.

My 5 W and how: 1. Who decided to opend this restaurant?
                             2. What makes this restaurant special?
                             3. When did you decide to change the look of the place to make it more modern?
                             4. Where do you want to relocate if you had the chance to?
                             5. Why do you keep the business going?
                             6. How did you manage to keep the business going for 37 years+?




                     but in terms of visiting the Leitner Family Observatory and Planetarium.
                                         1. Who does all the research here?
                                         2. What do you want the audience to know?
                                         3. When do you get a large crowd throughout the week?
                                         4. Where does your researchers get their information?
                                         5. Why do you think its important for you to show people what you find and/or talk about the planetarium?
                                         6. How do you manage to work there?






                      

5 W's and the random H

Who can go?Any one can go that is in Journalism class.


What is there to do at the planetarium?
View the solar system and other different types of shows.


Where is the planetarium?
355 prospect street


When is the planetarium open?
Everyday, but events are held on Tuesday.


Why are we going to the planetarium?
To view the show and we may use it as a local place of interest.

How are we going to get there?
On a school bus.

who, what, where,when, how

who runs the planetarium?
what goes on there?
were is this planetarium?
when are we going to the planetarium?
how are we going to get there?

Questions

Who can go?
Any one can go that is in Journalism class.


What is there to do at the planetarium?
View the solar system and other different types of shows.


Where is it located? 
At Yale


 Why are we going to The Planetarium?
To explore and observe planets.




How are we going to get there?
We're walking

5 W'S and 1H

Who can go?
Any one can go that is in Journalism class.


What is there to do at the planetarium?
View the solar system and other different types of shows.


Where is the planetarium?
355 prospect street


When is the planetarium open?
Everyday, but events are held on Tuesday.


Why are we going to the planetarium?
To view the show and we may use it as a local place of interest.

How are we going to get there?
On a school bus.

5 W's & H

1. What is it we're going to see on our walk?
The Planetarium.

2. Where is the Planetarium?
Prospect Street, New Haven.

3. Why are we going to The Planetarium?
To explore and observe planets.

4. Who will be there to guide us on our trip?
Mr. Monahan!

5. When are we going to The Planetarium?
Next week.

6. How are we going to get there?
We're going to walk.

Local Point Of Interest

A.  Students Might Find My Local Point Of Interrest Interesting  I mean I Do find it interesting because i like aquiriams interesting because i love animals .
B. Mine is interesting because i think it is ..  It should be fun to me .
C. My LPI is Connecticut
D.

Wooster Square

People who enjoy learning about Italian American Culture and who are interested in local history would be intrigued by this point of interest.

The small quaint neighborhood filled with Italian and Islamic styled Villas, Victorian row houses, fabulous pizzerias, bakeries, eateries and farmers markets makes Wooster square interesting. The relaxing neighborhood is inviting and very tranquil. Audience members might want to bring some money and an appetite (that’s if they’re fans of Italian cuisine).

Wooster Square is located to the east of Downtown New Haven, Connecticut. The significance of this location dates back to its history in the 1880’s. In 1825 the area was purchased by the city of New Haven and became a part of the city. During that time, the area was close to the city’s waterfront and by the 1840’s it became a residential area where ship captains and whole sale grocers built large houses because of its close proximity to the port.

Wooster Square was purchased in 1825 by the city of New Haven, but it became established as an inhabited area in 1840. The best time to visit the area is during the noon or evening, this way the audience could be able to appreciate the scenery in daylight and are also able to enjoy the restaurants.

When I visited Wooster Square for the first time I immediately fell in love with the scenery. It's like its own small town located in the city. It's interesting how its "city like" its surroundings is but when you enter Wooster Square it seems as though you're in another world.

west farms mall

u see people all over ct its a nice place to get away and just chill the stores they have has alot of clothes to pick from they have alot of food stand to pick from its a nice place to get  away if u from new haven i went there a few times with my brother to go shopping and just to chill there movie theater is nice and big its a place to relax ur mind and be with ur girl or who ever u bring u can get there in a car,a bus and even a train if u was to drive from new haven u would have to take i-91n toward harford

Froyo

My local point of interest is Froyo
-People who love ice cream will enjoy this new twist
-it is low in fat and has beneficial things to it
-What makes froyo interesting is it isnt real ice cream , its low fat yogurt and they have a huge variety of toppings to choose from and it is self serve.
-Froyo World is lovated in New Haven , Hadmen, and is coming to North Haven
-People can drive there if they'd like
- the cost is weighed by the ounce

Froyo

My local point of intrest is Froyo

- People who love ice cream will enjoy this new twist on it (it is really low fat ice cream that has alot of beneficial things to it.)

- What makes froyo interesting is that irt isbnt real ice cream (its low fat yogurt), and they have a huge variety of toppings to choose from.

- Froyo is located in new Haven, Hamden, and is coming soon to North haven

- Froyo was established fairly recently, and the best times to visit is usually during the afternoon

- The audiance would gain a new love for frozen desserts, and might even learn to enjoy frozen yougurt more than actual ice cream.

- People can just drive or take the bus in order to get to froyo. The cost depends on how much the ice cream weighs.

What is Your Point of Local Interest?

Post your PLI as a comment. Next, create a new post that incorporates your PLI in its title.

Links to select area restaurant reviews

Road Food (by establishment)

Yelp! (by cuisine/food item)

Metro Respect Survey

http://mbatech.info/2012/05/09/respect-survey/

Camelot or a Meeting of the Minds?

Metro journalism students gather around and discuss the newly erected DeLauro Monument in historic Wooster Square. Seniors Garrett Barros and Luis Garcia Rivera were joined by juniors Christian Jordan, Donald Nelson, Charles Williams and Alex Chow-Yen. The students designed and implemented a walking tour of the New Haven neighborhood as part of a larger project focused on food and points of local interest. The weather was most cooperative.

mexican food

The zesty chicken and cooked peppers are a succulent delight when mixed with the melted cheeses. Cut the quesadillas into wedges and serve with sour cream and salsa. they are so good u can get this delicious  plate and many other varities u can find them  on long wharf  in new haven ct theres a few mexican food trucks to pick from

Empanadas are Dough filled with beef and cooked in cooking oil, they come out greasy and delicious and each person who cooks it can add in any flavor they want. Anything can be put in empanadas (Beef, Chicken, Cheese, Ect.) They are a Fried food but you can enjoy them with any type of sauce of your choice. Empanadas are a latin cooked meal.

Best Ice Cream In Connecticut!

I Like Their Chocolate Chocolate Chip.  Its my favorite flavor from Ashley's. Ashley's Ice Cream has the best chocolate chocolate chip to me. It has been a personal favorite since I first started going to Ashley's .

Glenwood's Cheese Fries

Their cheese fries are amazing!!!

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$PANI$H RICE

The spanish rice at New Havens El Coqui is as delicious as Homemade spanish rice. An interesting thing about El Coqui is that Chinese people run the place. El Coqui is located on Grand ave in Fair Haven, CT.

fried deliciousness

empanadias put all other fried foods to shame without trying.

they can be found in almost any Spanish restaurant in different  styles

Do you like Puerto Rican food?

Hey! Do you want a good meal? Do you want a tasty lunch or dinner?  If you do, head down to Collado Restaurant located in New Haven at 698 Washington Avenue across from Truman Middle School. This restaurant showcases the best known Puerto Rican food, giving you a very good idea of how Puerto Rican food tastes and looks. They provide a cozy atmosphere and good food at a reasonable price.

Can Thunder Beat the Buzzer?

The come back for the win down by over 10 in the beginning of the 4th quarter the thunder gets the win in game 1 against Dallas with Durant's game winning 3 point with 3 seconds left on the clock.

Can It be the First Burger??

Louis Lunch, a hamburger place on Crown Street, New Haven, claims to be the birthplace of the well known hamburger. The establishment was founded by its namesake Louis Lassen in 1895. The creation of the hamburger was in the 1900 when a gentlemen was in a hurry and stopped at Louis Lunch for a quick meal. Louis rushed to make the gentlemen a grab-and-go meal and placed a blend of ground steak trimmings between two slices of toast. And that was the start of the world known burger.

Do You Eat Healthy?!

Eating healthy is an huge factor in life itself.

Amare Stoudemire Injures Hand

New York Knicks star power forward gets upset and injures himself by punching a fire extinguisher. What had happened was he got upset after getting blown out for a second time  against the Heat. I guess the Knicks won't be winning the championship this year.   :(

 

And Amity is punting the ball to the Governors.

Junior defensive end Alexander Chow-Yen makes the tackle for a loss in the Amity vs. Wilbur Cross game. You could see coach Mike urging Chow-Yen to skip the gap and shoot straight for the quarterback. After the hit it was 4th and 22 with Amity punting the ball.

Blogging About Images of Food

Task:  Visit the New York Times' interactive feature based on photos of food taken by its readers by clicking here.

Quick write two-part responses to at least two photos. The first part should reflect your initial reaction to the image. What makes it interesting, appealing or unappealing. Be as descriptive as possible. Once you have completed the first part you are encouraged to read the caption. What affect do the words have on your reaction to the dish being photographed?

Example:

Part II: In my initial response, I commented that the chicken piece still on the grill looked like a rather ordinary piece of barbequed meat albeit an appealing one. My mouth began to water increasingly when I discovered from the caption that it had been basted with a special raspberry glaze....

Once you have completed taking notes post your comments here.

"The Third Unheard": Strange New Haven

Follow this link to find out about Three Judges Cave.

I placed "The Third Unheard" in quotations because it refers to a compliation of early hip hop recordings from Connecticut.

Ghost . .

His vulnerabilities —His missteps, his rants, his all-too-human shortcomings —

Were also a part of his charm and underlay the love his fans still feel for him.

But then he stepped off, it was as if they had seen a ghost.

The mirror then reflects his side, one dark, and one dim—

Manipulation should be no news to fans of him.

Our lasting obsession with finding him has never been solved

But it also has to do with the fact that he was a bundle of contradictions — incredible talent, incredible recklessness, ping-ponging between serious political messages and the insistent sirens of thug life. Where did he go? Who is he? Will we see him again?

But that’s the way it is with living people, especially people who live large and he lived large.

Is that why he disappeared? But, hey After all, he was the guy who always had an even stronger visual trickery. He seemed alive only because we like to think of him so. But they don’t have the complexity, or the humanity, to really compel our interest. He’s ghosts — ghosts in a new machine, perhaps — but at best they are no more than the shadow of the shadows that they cast upon us, back when they were alive.

click here to go to the article which this poem comes from.

The finale

Before they took the court

took a calculated gamble

a chance to change the standings.

It was an encouraging moment

It just shows how valuable the victory

chances to pad the lead in the final minute

it was more important to protect The lead

the final buzzer

that was the only stand that mattered

allowing the escape with a victory

 felt great felt strong

feels phenomenal

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/23/sports/basketball/knicks-escape-against-the-hawks.html?ref=sports

trayvon

  17
-year-
  old

no
criminal record

was black
just cause
somebody wearsa
hoodie
does not make them a
hoodlum
witnesses
told
911

The Sky's the Limit

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