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  1. SantosLHalper

    Garbstore Mechanic's Shirt - size L - NWOT

    Incredible shirt, wish this fit me right. Medium weight blue oxford cloth, two pockets, with tartan accents on shoulders and inside cuffs. Pit to pit: 23" Shoulder: 17.75" Length from bottom of collar: 30" Sleeve from shoulder seam: 26" Bought new from Gilt a few months ago for $80, retail...
  3. SantosLHalper

    Hickey Chambray - Size L

    Awesome chambray from the ill-fated Hickey line a few years ago. Great construction and details. Of all the chambray shirts, I like this one the best but the fit never quite worked for me. Like many of the Hickey products, it runs pretty slim in the arm but if you can pull it off, it's pretty...
  4. SantosLHalper

    RRL White Button-down - size L - NWT

    More off-white than white, but a wardrobe staple nonetheless. Seems to fit slightly narrower in the shoulder than the typical RRL size large. Pit to pit: 23" Shoulder: 17" Length from bottom of collar: 31" Sleeve from shoulder seam: 26.5" New with tags, never worn. Retails at $145. $50...
  5. SantosLHalper

    Bolognese

    I've had the best results with Paul Bertolli's recipe from Cooking By Hand, which does brown the meat. He also advocates for skirt steak, dried porcinis and prosciutto or salami scraps. There is very little tomato in it. If I make it for myself, I follow the recipe pretty closely. If my wife...
  6. SantosLHalper

    Nashville: Prince's Hot Chicken

    I went last year during a business trip. It's possibly the best chicken I've ever eaten. Got the medium. It was hot enough, but I can't imagine putting down the extra hot. Someone else I was with recommended Loveless Cafe for their chicken, so we also went there. It doesn't even hold a candle...
  7. SantosLHalper

    Home Made Sausage, Cured, and Smoked Meats

    Awesome sausages. I've been meaning to try the mortadella recipe. The Ruhlman book is excellent - I would also recommend the seafood sausages that he includes in there, which are pretty versatile for adding other seafood elements. I've also had good luck with the Aidells book. It's...
  8. SantosLHalper

    Best Khakis?

    After a lot of different attempts, I've had success with RRL Officer Chinos, Unis, Incotex, and Hickey (not Freeman). Good construction and materials on each. As others have mentioned, RRL is a wonderful pair of pants. Unis has a uniformly slim straight cut that is very versatile, although...
  9. SantosLHalper

    Hamburger Helper

    "I don't know why they call it Hamburger Helper. Tastes fine by itself."
  10. SantosLHalper

    Official Paul Smith Shoe Thread... all PS shoe questions here

    got the last pair they had on bluebee actually. unfortunately, i already want a pair of the cordo jobs like GS has. I got a pair as well - they disappeared from the site right after I placed my order, so I must have been close to the end. Unfortunately, mine are not scheduled to arrive for a...
  11. SantosLHalper

    Backpacks for DSLRs

    I've had good success with LowePro and Tamrac. Depending on the model, the interior sections can be configured to hold different cameras and lenses, which is helpful. It's been a while since I last bought one, but I think there are models that are configured to hold a laptop securely, in...
  12. SantosLHalper

    Philly Cheese Steak

    Yet another vote for D'alessandro's in Roxborough. Jim's is also good, but D'alessandro's was the best in my (admittedly relatively limited) experience. Pat's and Geno's were absolutely tourist traps. Tony Luke's for the roast pork with greens and sharp provolone.
  13. SantosLHalper

    General Bike Thread (Desiderata, Questions, Pics)

    I could only dig up two old photos of my bikes. '94 Bontrager Race-Lite. It's built up with old-school XTR, Cook Brothers cranks, and a Ringle wheelset. I also have a '91 Bontrager Race with a Bontrager fork that is built up with old-school XT and top-mount shifters. I haven't ridden either...
  14. SantosLHalper

    The Martini Thread

    I keep it simple and use a modified Churchill method. fill shaker halfway with cubed ice a substantial pour of gin a glance at the bottle of vermouth 3 olives Shake vigorously and pour into chilled martini glass. I tend to prefer Hendrick's or Bombay Sapphire, but Gordon's will do if I am on...
  15. SantosLHalper

    Official Paul Smith Shoe Thread... all PS shoe questions here

    Love the York. It does fit large (in length), so I went with a 8.5 in the York when I am usually a US 10. In width, it is narrow and fits closely at the ankle. In my experience it does not fit long like the Starrs. It is not on the "fashion last" or whatever they call it. I have a pair of the...
  16. SantosLHalper

    Beef Cheeks

    Never had beef cheek, but guanciale is marvelous. Oh, and lets of fish cheeks are the best parts of the fish. Tuna is really good. The jowl - such an underappreciated appendage! I'll be on the lookout for tuna cheeks.
  17. SantosLHalper

    Beef Cheeks

    I love them. Pork cheeks, beef cheeks, veal cheeks. All delicious in my book when braised slowly. Additionally, try halibut cheeks if you ever see them on a menu. Don't recall where I ate them, but they were fabulous.
  18. SantosLHalper

    Awesome Specialty Food Stores

    In Charlottesville, VA: - Foods of All Nations - Feast - The Organic Butcher - Albemarle Baking Company - Greenwood Market Outside Washington, DC, The Italian Store for all of your salumi needs and great sandwiches.
  19. SantosLHalper

    Barbour Beaufort

    I believe that is a Beaufort in the picture at the top. I can't see if it has the handwarmer pockets and game pocket that would be dead giveaways. In the US, you can sometimes find Barbour jackets at Orvis outlets, but I think STP may be your best bet for cheapest. I'll also echo the comment...
  20. SantosLHalper

    Upkeep of waxed cotton clothing

    You could probably use a hair dryer or a heat gun to remelt the wax and reset it, though I do think it adds a lot of character. If you google "barbour reproofing" there are a number of sites with info on how to recoat a waxed cotton jacket. Hair dryers are one of the options for warming up the...
  21. SantosLHalper

    Upkeep of waxed cotton clothing

    I have a waxed cotton unis military jacket that I've finally began to wear. At first, I thought waxed cotton would be great for rainy conditions, but I've noticed that the jacket has gotten wrinkled real easily in areas of stress, and the wrinkles aren't going away. Didn't think this would...
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