Word: ducking
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Fitzpatrick threw only one pass that series—a wobbly duck that was probably the worst of his career—and the Crimson had to settle for a field goal. On the next drive, Schires was back at quarterback and Fitzpatrick was back on the sidelines...
...snacks might seem a little absurd, even here, until you contemplate Harvest’s particular conception of what should be served to drunken rich people: chicken fried oysters with Napa slaw and French quarter remoulade; tempura of yellowfin tuna sashimi with wakame, Oregon wasabi and aged shoyu; duck confit quesadilla with jack cheese, scallion and avocado salsa. We manage to snag samples of the last two, though the delectable sashimi mysteriously stops being served after only one plate. Instead, plate after plate of barbecued chicken wings are unveiled, leaving some acutely disappointed palates...
...goes when you’ve gone the cheap route. Still, even those who tired of trying to figure out how to eat chicken wings with a modicum of classiness could find solace in the plentiful duck confit quesadillas. As my foodie companion informed me, duck, fattiest of birds, can sometimes be too oily when prepared as a confit—that is, cooked in its own fat—but here, the tortilla reigns in the fattiness, buffered by the avocado salsa. The result, if not exactly health-conscious, neatly melds the populist bar-side snack with prime ingredients...
Collector's items like this magazine clutch bag and old issues of Vogue are standard fare at Fashion Dig. Vintage hounds with time to browse can duck into individual shops or use the Look Finder menus to narrow their search. Happy hunting...
...will to go to this nondescript district of tower blocks and train lines?more fool them, for Maffini's talent is a rare one. His soups (oyster with Pernod; cauliflower with caviar) are masterful and original; the racks of lamb are so good they defy description; and his duck with Savoy cabbage is simply brilliant...