http://thejab.humuhumu.com What would jab do? Fri, 19 Sep 2008 23:03:18 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I love steak. But I love steak even more when it's a bargain. I'm not talking about a cheap steak like the kind you get at Tad's or Palace Steak House in San Francisco. I'm talking about a huge prime dry-aged beef tenderloin steak with soup or salad and potato ... http://thejab.humuhumu.com/2008/09/19/eddies-supper-club-great-falls-montana/ This gorgeous Art Deco bar opened in the historic Oxford Hotel (c. 1890) the day after prohibition ended in 1933, and has changed very little since. Filled with neon lighting and decorative panels designed by Denver artist Alley Henson, it's a must-stop in Denver for cocktails. The Oxford Hotel is ... http://thejab.humuhumu.com/2008/08/21/the-cruise-room-denver-co/ The current issue of Preservation Magazine has a cover story on the city of Tulsa, Oklahoma, which is chock full of Art Deco buildings. Unfortunately, many were demolished in the past 30 years but there are still plenty to be enjoyed, and many have been restored. Author Wayne Curtis (also ... http://thejab.humuhumu.com/2008/08/12/art-deco-capitol-of-the-us-tulsa-tulsa/ The Classic Cocktail 1/6 Lemon juice 1/6 Curacao liqueur 1/6 Maraschino liqueur 1/2 Brandy (I use E&J XO, but use Cognac if you're feeling flush) Stir with cracked ice and strain into cocktail glass rimmed with superfine sugar (optional). Squeeze lemon peel over drink and discard. From The Standard Bartender’s Guide by Patrick Gavin Duffy, 1948. Suggested ... http://thejab.humuhumu.com/2008/08/09/cocktail-of-the-day-3/ Maiden's Prayer Cocktail No. 2 1/3 Lillet Blanc 1/3 Dry Gin 1/6 Calvados (or Applejack) 1/6 Pricota (substitute Apricot Brandy) Shake well with cracked ice and strain into cocktail glass. A lovely, elegant cocktail from the Savoy Cocktail Book (2003 reprint, originally published in 1930). Note: I use a 3 oz. total drink size so 1/3 = 1 ... http://thejab.humuhumu.com/2008/07/26/cocktail-of-the-day-2/ This little music magazine from San Diego in 1980 is a fascinating look at the underground punk and rock music scene of the time. It was written by Dan McLain aka Country Dick Montana, infamous late drummer (RIP) for The Crawdaddys, The Beat Farmers, and others. He did the awesome ... http://thejab.humuhumu.com/2008/07/20/snare-1-a-san-diego-music-zine-from-1981/ Bartender's Guide Originally uploaded by thejab Here is my first post in a year, but I will be more frequent with my posts now that my blog has been resurrected, thanks to my blog designer and friend in all things tiki and cocktails - Humuhumu. Some drinks look so simple they sound boring, ... http://thejab.humuhumu.com/2008/07/19/cocktail-of-the-day/ I used to love this hotel in San Diego called the El Cortez that had a glass elevator that went up the front of the building. The architect C.J. "Pat" Paderowski who designed it (and a lot of San Diego buildings) just died. The neon on the ... http://thejab.humuhumu.com/2007/07/13/san-diego-modern-architect-cj-pat-paderowski-passed-away/ May 2nd - Throw Rag at Bottom of the Hill, SF 3rd - Nick Rossi Set, Purple Onion, 140 Columbus Street, SF 4th - Club Satisfaction Revolucion Weekender dance party at the Bordello, 901 E 1st., Los Angeles 5th - Club Satisfaction Revolucion Weekender with the Nick Rossi Set at the Bordello, 901 ... http://thejab.humuhumu.com/2007/05/01/what-would-jab-do-in-may/ April 5th - Nick Rossi Set, Purple Onion, 140 Columbus Street, SF 7th - Club Satisfaction at the Bordello, 901 E 1st., Los Angeles 14th - Big Sandy with Los Straitjackets at the Red Devil Lounge, SF 17th - The Jab spins records at Forbidden Island, 8:00-midnight 19th - The Stooges at the Warfield, ... http://thejab.humuhumu.com/2007/04/04/what-would-jab-do-in-april/