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Apr 2, 2014

Heidi Knapp Rinella Talks Potato Pancakes in Las Vegas

Posted date April 2, 2014 - 12:10am

Taste of the Town: Readers help point a path to potato pancakes

By HEIDI KNAPP RINELLA
LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL

If you’re a fan of potato pancakes, you understand why they could become a point of symbolism in a classic novel such as Erich Maria Remarque’s “All Quiet on the Western Front” — and why Taste of the Town reader Marion Hennings is looking for them. In typical fashion, her fellow readers have tips to report.

Valerie Weinberg clearly is an aficionado; she recommends the “‘good thin ones” at the Original Pancake House at 4170 S. Fort Apache Road, the medium ones at one of the multiple locations of Blueberry Hill and the thick ones at Weiss Restaurant, Deli and Bakery at 2744 N. Green Valley Parkway in Henderson. Joyce Hambacher also recommended the Original Pancake House, Aimee Stephens also recommended Weiss, and Sharon Bateman recommended Jamm’s at 1029 S. Rainbow Blvd.

And for those who’d prefer to prepare them at home (but without all the grating), Gloria Meyers recommended those at the Kosher Experience inside Smith’s at 2211 N. Rampart Blvd., along with Trader Joe’s and Costco. …

For Claudia Wolt, who’s looking for a local restaurant that serves halibut fish and chips, Sue Tharaldson, Jan Visser and Ginnie and Jack Wiseman said it’s available at the Big Sur Oyster Bar at South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. …

For Gail McFarland, who’s looking for low-sodium products, Gail Stivale said Albertsons carries Health Valley organic no-salt-added soups, displayed with the regular soups. And Thelma Bernard emailed that Whole Foods Market, which has four stores in the valley, carries a variety of products, as does Sprout’s Farmer’s Market at 3365 E. Tropicana Ave. and 4020 S. Rainbow Blvd. She added that most Smith’s stores have them on their natural foods aisles, and that Fresh &Easy carries some, too. And Bernard included a tip: Empty unsalted chips into a bowl and sprinkle with salt-free or low-sodium seasoning. …

More on broasted chicken: Chad Vendette, marketing director for The Broaster Co. in Beloit, Wis., emailed that the company now has iPhone and Android apps that help find the nearest location of a broasted-chicken outlet, with directions and contact info. Search for “broaster” on iTunes or the Google Play Store. …

More on rye flour: Steve Michaelson emailed that WinCo at 6101 N. Decatur Blvd., which “has an impressive bulk foods department,” carries it among “just about any kind of flour you can think of.” There’s another WinCo at 80 N. Stephanie St. in Henderson. …

Jan 14, 2014

cash in the canyon: south park san diego residents voice opposition to condo uprising

from the ronnie republic:

cash in the canyon: south park San Diego residents voice opposition to condo uprising

"Well, it's going to ruin the green space between Fir and Elm streets at the Grape Street Dog Park edge of the canyon running behind the houses on Granada in the South Park area of San Diego," sadly told by the neighbor putting up the flyers.

It does seem like the proposed condo complex, 5 residences, will be located right in the middle of the Balboa Park Trail that runs along the canyon from 28th street and adjacent to the dog park.

It's a beautiful area--there are walkers and dogs all day long using that path. Yes, I know well because it goes right behind my house and they are an easy view from my patio and kitchen.

This is basically the woods right in the middle of the city.

It is quite lovely. The residents must be in a surprised state to think houses and cars and a new road will be there instead of their sunset seen through the Eucalyptus grove.

Not to mention......red tail hawks, Barn owls and their children, coyotes, possums, squirrels, raccoons...you get the picture.

Everyone should see the Grape Street dog park and this Balboa Trail--it goes up and down the canyon on log steps, continuing past the dog park north, through the golf course, old oak groves and up the hill to the other portion of 28th street near Morley Field and Bird Park--it's all free including the vintage house tour.

Some of these long time neighbors of Golden Hills are up in arms--they are protective of their vintage digs.

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This is basically where the houses will be. This is a picture of the Balboa Park Trail running along Granada on the edge of the dog park.

Who to call...what to do.....

according to the poster and the neighbors who will be affected the city will be advised by the Greater Golden Hill Planning Committee.......

Patrick Hooper, City Project Manager
619-557-7992
phooper@sandiego.gov

Ruchell Alvarez, Chair of the Greater Golden Hill Planning Committee
goldenhillplanningcommittee@gmail.com

Project Number: 335589

Project Name: Fir Street SDP and Public Row Vac

update 1-18-14:

according to a neighbor very affected by the planned condo development....there will be a road on the hill up to and edging the dog park. Will the road be in the path of the Balboa Park Trail? He said he had seen the plans and they are quite unnatural.

Personally, I am worried about the baby barn owls. They have children every year, around May, in this Eucalyptus Grove.

I do not have knowledge of the plan or any info other than chatting with the neighbors as I go to the dog park each day.

I did try to contact the above committee chair, Alvarez and Hooper. Alvarez replied by e-mail that he did not have any comment at this time.

Please feel free to post your thoughts--agree or disagree--as that is part of the story and community information.

One of the very concerned residents felt like it would be a good idea for everyone to send e-mails to the above address.

South Park is located within the Golden Hills area of San Diego. It is one of the oldest neighborhoods and it borders Balboa Park.

Here is a link to my story on the dog park showing the beauty of the area:

http://theronnierepublic.blogspot.com/2012/08/grape-streetthe-best-dog-park-in-san.html

ronnie

here is a story about the baby owls of the grape street dog park:

http://theronnierepublic.blogspot.com/2013/04/the-baby-owl-of-grape-street-dog-park.html

some of the neighbors started a campaign on facebook called: Protect the 28th street canyon coalition.....here is a link to that page:

https://www.facebook.com/protect28thStreet?ref=stream&filter=3