Archive for November 2011

Winter Mannequins

  As the seasons change, so does the look of the store, and especially the mannequins. With the influx of new arrivals that come in every day, what better way to show off the new product that on prominent display? We’re always changing here at Khaki’s, but here’s a breif glimpse of the current winter look. If you have any questions or comments be sure to ask the owner, Jim

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Leather Care 101

Generally, leather garments can cost a pretty penny, so it’s imperative that you know how to adequately care for them. The most efficient way to learn about your new leather items’ care techniques is to ask the store manager or salesperson for specific instructions. Here are the three major things you should inquire about when purchasing leather goods: Question #1 The first thing to consider is the type of leather

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Brooklyn Is The Coolest City On The Planet: A Nightlife Guide

Don’t take that as a knock on Manhattan, which is doing just fine. But for the first time since, well, ever, you can spend every New York minute of your trip on the far side of the East River and never feel like you’re missing out. Here’s how to explore the best bars, hottest bowling spots, and luxurious hotels right now. In Brooklyn the buyback is alive and well, there’s

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Phuket Pool villas available for Christmas & New Year 2011-2012

Looking for a different way to celebrate the Christmas and New Year break this year? If you like to be beside the seaside you cannot go wrong with a stay on the tropical island of Phuket. The two luxury rentals Villa Yin and Villa Yang are situated in the very popular tourist area of Cape Sol in Kamala, and they are still available for the periods of 2Oth-27th December and

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Inside Keiko à Nob Hill, Now Open

At last, here we have Keiko à Nob Hill, a project that’s been in the works for almost exactly two years, now open in the former home of Le Club. You’ll remember owners Seigo Takei and chef Keiko Takahashi sold their Michelin-starred El Paseo to Tyler Florence and Sammy Hagar in 2009. Now they’re excited to open a new restaurant in San Francisco proper, where they suspect more diners will

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Inside Keiko à Nob Hill, Now Open

At last, here we have Keiko à Nob Hill, a project that’s been in the works for almost exactly two years, now open in the former home of Le Club. You’ll remember owners Seigo Takei and chef Keiko Takahashi sold their Michelin-starred El Paseo to Tyler Florence and Sammy Hagar in 2009. Now they’re excited to open a new restaurant in San Francisco proper, where they suspect more diners will

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ROY at Self Edge

Friend and fellow (denim nut) Roy Slaper is now selling his self-made ROY jeans at Self Edge stores and online shop. Self-made is the term I am using to describe not the fact that the jeans make themselves but Roy himself makes every pair from fabric cutting, sewing, to pressing. It requires quite a bit of ingenuity to figure out how to set up his production process to be efficient

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Yelp $100M IPO, Reed & Greenough Adds Food, More

YELP WANTED – Yelp, the review website powered by indignant vegetarians, self-important “elites,” and crazies, filed today for an initial public offering of up to $100 million of Class A common shares. Eater National has more. [-EN-] MARINA – Over on Scott St., three-month-old, anti-flip-flops bar Reed and Greenough has just unleashed a food menu 15 Romolo‘s Larry Piaskowy designed for them. As of now there is a revolving menu

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2012 Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TFSI

When automakers begin development on a new model, there are typically three or more competing design proposals, one of which is then chosen to make it into metal. This standard operating procedure was discarded with the Audi A7 Sportback, says Audi boss Rupert Stadler: “Everything was right in the first place.” Indeed, this large hatchback could be the most beautiful of all Audis. Long, wide, and low, it’s styled with

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Brooklynguys Wine & Food Blog

In Burgundy and the Loire Valley, it can be difficult to find the producers you are trying to visit. The houses look like any other houses and often the placards at the entrance are quite small. When you eventually find your way, you visit dark and cold underground caves with beautiful mold covered walls. There is enough room for wine barrels and not much else – visiting is an intimate

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