'Mr. Jennifer Aniston' poses for GQ
Justin Theroux poses for a fashion spread in the October issue of GQ.The magazine called him "Mr. Jennifer Aniston," and tried to get him to dish details about his love life .Find out what he said about his beard.
Friday, September 16, 2011
'Mr. Jennifer Aniston' poses for GQ
Justin Theroux poses for a fashion spread in the October issue of GQ.The magazine called him "Mr. Jennifer Aniston," and tried to get him to dish details about his love life .Find out what he said about his beard.
Ugliest Foods
Strange Ugliest Foods from Around the World
We shouldn't judge a food by its looks, but in the case of these hideous but delicious foods, sometimes we can't help it.
Celery Root
Though it makes a terrific remoulade, celery root in its raw form does not get the salivary glands going. Resembling an ogre's bowling ball, this hefty, knotted root can be sliced thin and served in salads or pureed into a homey, naturally creamy soup. Get celery root recipes.
Monkfish
With a face only its deep-watered mother would love (or, would she?), monkfish isn't a fish you want to meet in a dark alley. With its sharp, needle-like teeth and slightly froggy face, this fish is usually sold without its head — for obvious reasons. But its meat has been called the poor man's lobster. It's meaty, sweet, and delicious in a seafood soup. Get monkfish recipes.
Morels
One of the most prized mushrooms, morels are luxurious sign of spring time and have a prized umami quality. But you have to admit they resemble something that either came from deep under the sea or possibly from space. Get morel recipes.
Geoducks
Even the cute name doesn't help to make these mollusks more appetizing. These giant clams pour out of their shells and resemble something (let's be frank) decidedly phallic. But if prepared correctly (say, grilled fresh on the beach) there's nothing better.
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Truffles
Depending on whether they're black or white (the rarer and more potent variety), these precious fungi can sell for hundreds or even thousands of dollars. But if spotted in the wild by an untrained eye, they might be kicked aside as a strange lump of dirt. The flavor they add to any dish is incomparable. Get truffle recipes.
Crawfish
They're not called mudbugs for nothing. Crawfish (or crayfish) look no more appetizing before they are cooked than any creepy crawly creature. But once cooked until red in a pot of corn and potatoes, they are irresistible. Get celery root recipes.
Bitter Melon
Not only is this melon supremely bitter, it's humble-looking, too. Wrinkled, long, bumpy, and green, these melons are best tossed in a stir-fry or Asian-style soup. They are also so bitter that they can be used in place of hops in beers.
Buddha's Hand
Anyone with a hand like this should get checked out by a doctor. Resembling a thick, yellow squid hanging from a tree, the Buddha's hand is, in fact, an incredibly fragrant citrus fruit. Its sour yet floral peel is candied or used for its zest. It is also occasionally used to infuse alcohol.
Chayote
If Muppets made vegetables, this is what they'd look like. The creases in these grenade-shaped gourds are so deep that they could almost be mouths. The fruit can be sliced and eaten raw or can be cooked and prepared pretty much any way you'd cook any other summer squash.
Durian
Not only is this the stinkiest fruit in the world (think rotting meat or trash), but it's also the most unattractive - both inside and out. Whole, it resembles a large spiky egg. Once sliced in half the fruit inside is revealed, which is yellowish and gelatinous, looking somewhat appropriately like an egg sac. Many believe it has a sublime flavor that tastes of the creamiest cheese.
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Best NFL Nicknames
Best NFL Nicknames
What did you just call me?
What did you just call me? This nickname is a pretty good one for Randy Moss given the way he elevated the offenses of his teams. This is a list of some other NFL nicknames that are truly fitting and very entertaining...
Joe Namath famously guaranteed a New York Jets victory in Super Bowl III. The Jets went on to win that Super Bowl and Namath spent all but one of his NFL seasons as QB for the Jets. It is this streak, playing in the city with the bright lights of Broadway, that led to his nickname
At 6'-5" and 241 lbs., Ben Roethlisberger has always been on the larger end of the quarterback spectrum. Standing tall behind the line of his Pittsburgh Steelers teammates, Roethlisberger definitely seems as massive as his nickname implies
Jevon Kearse began his NFL career with the Tennessee Titans in 1999, and that same year Kearse won AP NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year. An 86-inch wingspan and extraordinary speed earned Kearse his nickname
William Perry got his nickname for one reason ... his size. Perry primarily played defensive lineman for the Chicago Bears and was listed at 6'2" and 335 lbs. Perry won a Super Bowl with the '85 Bears and as a testament to his size, Perry required a size--25 ring
Deion Sanders began and ended his 14-year NFL career as a cornerback. However, due to his versatility, Sanders started at wide receiver for five games during the 1996 season. Sanders was both controversial and electrifying ... willing to do what it took to captivate fans and remain in the spotlight. Whether that meant high-stepping into the end zone for a touchdown or flashing smiles to the
Adrian Peterson has a signature upright running style that is rare when combined with his power and agility. Peterson burst onto the NFL scene in 2007, racking up over 1,300 yards in his rookie season, earning him this moniker.
Walter Payton is widely considered one of the greatest NFL running backs of all time. His 16,726 career rushing yards are second most in NFL history. His durability was unquestioned - Payton only missed one NFL game in his 13 seasons. While his nickname could accurately describe his amazing stats, it does not describe Payton's on-field demeanor. Never one to shy away from contact, Payton wasn't afraid to take a hit or dish one out
Jerome Bettis was widely considered one of the NFL's best running backs before his retirement in 2006. His footwork allowed for remarkable agility for a running back his size. It was his power, however, that paved the way for his nickname. It was an accurate descriptor of Bettis' ability to run over opponents
Terry Bradshaw played for the Pittsburgh Steelers during their dominant run in the 1970s. Bradshaw had a knack for stepping up when it mattered most. Three of his best passing performances came in Super Bowls. His blond locks and powerful arm combined to give him his nickname
Chad Johnson is nothing if not an entertaining personality. Practical jokes have always been part of his repertoire. This is the man who once sent deodorant to the Baltimore Ravens defense so they wouldn't "sweat" an upcoming matchup against the wide receiver. In 2008, Chad legally changed his last name from Johnson to his nickname
Joe Montana put together a Hall of Fame career in his 16 years in the NFL. Montana won all four Super Bowls he played in and was elected to the Pro Bowl eight times, but his specialty was comeback wins. Montana engineered 31 come-from-behind fourth- quarter wins over the course of his career. Montana's knack for remaining calm under pressure inspired his nickname
O.J. Simpson became the first running back in NFL history to rush for over 2,000 yards in 1973 while he played for the Buffalo Bills. Simpson was elected to the football Hall of Fame in 1985, but his nickname is derived from his unique initials
Matt Ryan has been the starting quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons since they drafted him in 2008. Ryan's nickname started before his professional football career. In his senior year at Boston College, Ryan launched a website and the nickname stuck
Calvin Johnson is a wide receiver for the Detroit Lions. Johnson possesses a number of physical skills, the combination of which give him the ability to switch up on defenders like an Autobot - hence the nickname
Brett Favre's NFL journey is well documented so his nickname should come as no surprise. Favre has never been afraid to let the ball fly and demonstrate his passion for the game. Favre's aggressiveness and determination gave him the persona of a Wild West cowboy
Dante Hall spent the majority of his NFL career as a punt-return specialist. Hall spent nine seasons lighting up the special teams units for the Kansas City Chiefs and later the St. Louis Rams. Hall possessed notable speed and agility. It was this unique maneuverability that led to his nickname
After playing his collegiate football at the University of Kentucky, Lorenzen was signed by the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent. Lorenzen shared in the Giants' Super Bowl as a backup quarterback but is widely remembered for his meaty frame and left-handed throwing motion
The Pittsburgh Steelers use Polamalu in a number of defensive plays at multiple defensive positions, though he most often fills the safety position. He is known for his strength, speed and ferocity. Polamalu is always around the ball and flying all over the field demonstrating incredible endurance
Thursday, September 15, 2011
10 Great Dates
10 Great Dates
In the mood …
Let’s help you set the mood for a fabulous date: Good food, sweet music, a romantic setting and … zip lines?
That last one--the outdoor adventure sport that suspends you from a pulley and a cable, letting you descend from a great height at a great speed--may be a bit much for breaking the ice. Or maybe not. Whatever your taste, we’ll take advantage of the novel and unique characteristics of 10 cities in the United States and help you plan the best date night, ever. Take a look at some of these ideas. They're not just ice-breaking; they're groundbreaking, too.
Who says Easterners are uptight? Escape the academic grind that drives this college town with a night of juvenile (yet still very mature, we’re assured) wit at the Improv Asylum, an ever-changing sketch and improv comedy show in the heart of Boston’s North End.
Shows start at 8 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays (tickets $10), with additional performances Fridays and Saturdays. It sets the stage perfectly, so to speak, for a romantic dinner in one of the neighborhood’s elegant restaurants before the gut-splitting begins.
Follow the show with a late-night walk along the centuries-old cobblestone streets. Grab a nightcap sweet at Modern Pastry or Mike’s Pastry (both open late weekends), and walk up to the Rose Kennedy Greenway for some late-night people-watching and a clear view of the city skyline.
Some dates call for a completely different point of view … or maybe just a different venue.
Without much effort, anyone in the Washington, D.C., metro area can get down to a pier for a cruise along the Potomac. To splurge on the all-inclusive, consider an $88, three-hour dinner-and-dance cruise aboard Nina’s Dandy.
Or grab a picnic dinner and take a 90-minute ride with D.C. Cruises, for $36, which offers a bar but lets you bring the food.
Either way, you’ll be in for majestic views of the Washington and Lincoln monuments lit against the night sky--with the moon rising overhead, if you’re lucky.
Wherever you’re located, don’t forget that ‘date’ doesn’t have to mean ‘sit.’
In Philadelphia, walking amid the bustle of the ever-vibrant Old City is fun but it's simply been done before. Try this to shout, “I’m new and interesting”: Drive 40 minutes northwest to Spring Mountain for a zipline ride.
The brave can try Saturday night’s 2 1/2-hour Heart of Darkness tour ($99 with a hike; $89 without), which offers a series of zip line, bridge and rope challenges by helmet light. Or try the Easy Rider for $25, an hour tour that still offers three zip lines and one Burma bridge.
Relax at the Spring Mountain Tiki Bar afterward for a drink and a grill-your-own dinner. At least you’ll get the blood pumping and meet some new friends around the barbecue.
Dallas is a modern American city - big on driving, strip malls and chain restaurants. So why not spoil your date with classic, old-world romance? Try out one of the highest-rated French restaurants in the city--St. Martin’s Wine Bistro.
Make a reservation and dress up, because this bistro is the real deal: white linens, candlelight, a soft chandelier, even a nightly piano player. But you needn’t spend a fortune. St. Martin's offers monthly specials. Earlier this summer they offered a three-course dinner for two and a bottle of wine for only $70.
And, because the restaurant is in the heart of Lower Greenville, one of the trendiest and most walkable neighborhoods in Dallas, you’ll find plenty to keep you busy after dinner.
After a day stuck in air conditioning, why not refresh yourselves with an outdoor date?
If the stars don’t align for a ball game or night at the races, try learning the constellations at a Saturday-night stargazing event. Or bring the fold-out chairs to one of the city’s remaining drive-in movie theaters. Nobody hassles you about bringing your own food and drink to these films, and double-features can be had for $13.
Better yet, for free classic cinema, head over to Biltmore Fashion Park, central’s upscale mall. On Friday nights in spring and autumn, the Biltmore runs classic favorites (think Hitchcock, James Bond and plenty of guy-friendly romances) on the interior lawn.
The mall’s restaurants offer dine-in and take-out specials on movie nights, or you’re welcome to bring a picnic. The best part: dogs are welcome. Films start at 7:30 p.m., but show up early to save a spot.
If you’ve lived in Portland, Ore., for any length of time, you’re familiar with McMenamins, the brew pub that’s a brew pub and so much more. Here are some of their new offerings:
At Cornelius Pass Roadhouse, in Hillsboro, you can eat in an old brewery then walk across the farmstead to see live music in Imbrie Hall or theater in the barn.
Edgefield, 20 minutes east of Portland, offers a 75-acre spread with eight bars, two golf courses, outdoor dining and concerts, a brew pub, winery, distillery, theater, TV-free hotel, spa and more. In fact, if you haven’t planned an intricate date night, just drive on out and fake it.
Have you actually stayed overnight in the classroom hotel rooms at the Kennedy School, where you can also dine during a movie at the theater pub and wander the various pubs set up in the schoolhouse?
Or check the lectures, films and performances being offered at the Portland theater-pubs, where drinking during the show is encouraged.
Tourists may swarm Millennium Park during the day, photographing their reflection in “the bean” (Cloud Gate) again and again, but if ever there was a grand public space made for the locals it would be the Jay Pritzker Pavilion (pictured), a stunning outdoor concert hall designed by Frank Gehry that houses music events daily during summertime.
Events continue into September, at least. Grab a seat - there are 4,000 in the hall--or picnic on the Great Lawn, which accommodates an additional 7,000. No tickets are sold, and alcohol and food is permitted.
In winter months, the park still makes for a picturesque view of Chicago Harbor and Lake Michigan. The park’s McCormick Tribune Ice Rink offers free evening skating and $10 skate rentals from November through March.
Because the park is all downtown, your choice of Chicago restaurants awaits right across the street.
Salt Lake has been loosening up in recent years. Not only do you need to be a member of a social club to order a scotch, but you can even get quite rowdy.
In the last decade, two dueling piano bars have hit this quiet Rockies’ city, and on weekends they often sell out. The set-up: two piano players face each other and take requests from the crowd. People can pay $1 to stop or to revive selections, making for a sometimes raucous battle of the bands.
“It’s really good for dates, because people get involved. It’s really high energy,” says Scott Alexander, owner of The Tavernacle Social Club. “It’s almost like going to a movie, where there’s enough going on where you’re distracted. Or, if you’re having a good first date, you can move off to the edge and work on your date.”
It’s a $5 cover at the Tavernacle, which serves drinks but not food. The wait staff will bring you a menu from the pizza joint next door, though, and even put in and pick up your order for you. Or, you’re welcome to bring in your own food (but not drinks).
We know that Minnesotans love to be outdoors even when it’s cold. So where better to take a date than St. Anthony Main for dining, art and a stroll along the river?
Named after the St. Anthony Falls, the only natural-water falls on the Mississippi River, St. Anthony Main is a complex of 19th-century factory buildings retrofitted with pubs, restaurants, theaters and art events. Easy parking is nearby.
If you miss summer’s riverfront concert series, then be sure to check out Oktoberfest events in mid-September. After imbibing, take your date on a stroll across the giant river’s historic Stone Arch Bridge.
A date is often all about the view. So even if you’ve lived in a city for 20 years, remember to ask that important question: Where can I offer my date a reminder of the beauty that’s in our own backyard?
In Miami, romantic old hands recommend the Red Fish Grill, an elegant seafood restaurant perched right at the tip of The Hammocks, an unincorporated suburb. Reserve a table on the outdoor pavilion, just steps from the sand, or dine inside with views of palms and the Atlantic.
You may blow your night’s budget on the cuisine. But the after-show is free as a walk through Matheson Hammock Park is all but mandatory.
Of course, if you’re really up to impress, take a boat and head to the park’s marina.
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