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As the sand dunes shift in the desert sometimes the roots of plants are exposed. The creosote bush has a large root structure which goes a long distance seeking moisture.
The Meat Co. arrived in the UK back in 2008, opening inside and at the same time as the then brand-new Westfield, in Shepherdâs Bush (and back when Shepherdâs Bush was a bit more... âedgy' than it is now). Designed by New Yorkâs Jorge Castillo, the interior is various well chosen combinations of wooden and fiery tones, dark shades of crimson, amber and rusty orange - which works for me (but does it work for you?). This atmosphere is surprisingly warm and snug for a restaurant that essentially lives inside one of the largest shopping centres in London. Truly an oasis of food and drink amidst all the clothing retailers.
Whatâs The Meat Coâs shtick then? Steakhouse dining, South African perspective. And this is what makes them memorable in a city already so very full of excellent steakhouses. They donât push the South African thing to its logical/illogical limits, however - so whilst you'll find kangaroo on the menu, you wonât see the likes of zebra, wildebeest or crocodile (yet). You might, however, get a biltong aperitif before dinner (and how great is that?!)
Originally founded in 2000 by one of South Africaâs most prolific restauranteurs, Costa Tomazos, Meat Co went international a long time ago. Youâll find them in various parts of our wonderful planet, including the Middle East and Africa. Which is probably the reason they serve a full Halal menu, alongside their regular menu (diners are asked which theyâd like to pick from, before being seated). This seems to be working for them, as, in my recent trip there I saw quite a few Muslims (and Muslim families) dotted about the place. And whilst I am talking about families, this place is surprisingly family friendly, one of the families next to us brought their (well behaved) toddlers to dinner and as far as I can tell everything went just great for them
Like most London steakhouses, this place can get very pricey indeed. Start eyeing up a chateaubriand (£20 per 100g) or Wagyu (they donât even list how much thatâs going to cost on the menuâ¦itâs at âmarket rateâ), and you could soon see your portion of the bill creeping up into the three figures. However, like most fine-wine-and-carnivore oases dotted about the Big Smoke, this is to be EXPECTED (*sigh*) and by God, if you want to burn the money this is a fucking delicious way to do it. And another thong about that menu, it is pretty huge. If youâre the kind of person that spends 15 minutes plus salivatingover steak and meat selections, that can and probably will happen here. The âsteak tasting menuâ is a good bed for the undecided amongst us.
As for the layout of the place, downstairs you shall find the âPuza Barâ - serving bar food and cocktails (I have yet to drink there so I canât tell you if the cocktails or bar food is any good or not). Enter via a giraffe-skin patterned lift or up a stairwell that takes you past a one storey glass fronted wall of (probably) fine wines and you arrive upstairs - the restaurant area proper. Now, this place is a lot bigger than you might expect, and sure makes an impression. Stretching out in front of you is seating for around 260, an open kitchen, more walls of (again, probably) fine wine, an open fire, and the odd chair that resembles a sofa. Despite the size and openness of this floor, there are plenty of little alcoves, cloisters (can I use that word?) and more secluded spots for those who want a little privacy. Thereâs also a private dining area, hidden behind yet another wall of vino (no photos - it was in use by what looked like a large African family so youâll have to use your imagination as to what it looks like in there). All this fine upholestery and fine wine definitely contributes to what is clearly the atmosphere of a high end steakhouse.
Meat Co. also have a few loyalty schemes, the most interesting is the âPlatinum' (invitation only). Platinum gets you 10% off of your bill indefinitely, your very own steak knife (with your name on it and everything). Another good thing to mention is that The Meat Co supports the Nelson Mandela Childrenâs Fund (UK) - a few of their dishes include a donation to this fund which, in words, "is committed to creating a better future for children in South Africa."
Fuck yeah...
Keith and I visited the Bush's Bean Factory and museum in Chestnut Hill, TN. It is literally in the middle of nowhere and was a fun tour -- learned a lot about the history of the company, and of grocery stores, in the tour they gave!
Former Governor Jeb Bush of Florida speaking at the Iowa Republican Party's 2015 Lincoln Dinner at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines, Iowa.
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Bushes and clearing at Denham Park
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Kamboranga Bush Frog (Philautus amoenus). Sabah.
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The George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum is the presidential library and burial site of George H. W. Bush, the 41st President of the United States, and his wife Barbara Bush.
Taken at 37th Semi-Annual American Indian Arts Festival-Rankokus Indian Reservation. May 27-29, 2006.
People kept coming up to this guy asking where they could get the shirt.
Stan Bush performing at the 2018 San Diego Comic Con International, for "Bumblebee", at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California.
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A National Historic Landmark
Fairfield County, CT
Listed: 12/01/1988
Designated an NHL: 07/17/1991
The Bush-Holley House is nationally significant for its long association with the development of American Impressionism between 1890 and 1920. This major art movement, which has become identified with Connecticut, was centered at the Bush-Holley House, the focus of one of the first summer art colonies in the United States. Although other Connecticut sites, including the homes of individual artists and the colony at Old Lyme, are also associated with American Impressionism, only the Bush-Holley House played such a significant and pivotal role. Not only was it the home of the first colony, preceding Old Lyme by a decade, but it remained a continuous forum for the dissemination and exchange of ideas and artistic techniques from the advent of American Impressionism to its decline in the post-World War I period. Through its distinguished teachers, the colony spawned a second generation of Impressionist painters, including one who carried on the artistic tradition of the Bush-Holley House in the twentieth century.
Many of the leaders of the Impressionist movement including the founders and members of The Ten American Painters (John Twachtman, Childe Hassam, J. Alden Weir, Theodore Robinson, and others), gathered at the Bush-Holley House to teach and paint. Students and teachers alike boarded there during both summer and winter in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries; several made their permanent homes in the area. The Cos Cob Art Colony, as it came to be known, continued to flourish under the leadership of Elmer Livingston MacRae, a painter and sculptor who first came to Cos Cob as an art student of Twachtman. He and his wife, the former Constant Holley, continued to run the Bush-Holley House as a gathering place for artists and writers until his death.
The Bush-Holley House is architecturally significant for several periods of its building history. Although it is a well-preserved and unusual example of Dutch colonial architecture which evolved in several stages in the eighteenth century, because of its association with American Impressionism, its primary architectural significance is derived from its exceptional integrity as a boarding house and teaching center for the Cos Cob Art Colony. This direct and immediate association is further manifested in the numerous Impressionist works of art which depict the house and its surroundings during its period of historic artistic significance, many of which are in the permanent collections of major American museums.
This painting was in the background of a magazine picture. I find this picture very amusing and would love to have it in my house!
Frisco 4-8-4 Steam Locomotive 4501 catches the last rays of sun as it crosses the George Bush Turnpike in Carrollton, Texas on it's trip to Frisco.
Former U.S. President George H.W. Bush arrives at the USS George H.W. Bush for a tour, Friday, Jan. 9, 2009, in Norfolk, Va. The Navy's newest nuclear-powered aircraft carrier will be commissioned Saturday during a ceremony at Naval Station Norfolk. (AP Photo/Houston Chronicle, Smiley N. Pool) ** MANDATORY CREDIT **
A decorative bush we found at a rest area just into Oregon. Very rich, vibrant reds - no idea what it's called red-barked dogwood.
Sam Bush at Langerado Music Festival on March 7, 2008 at Big Cypress Indian Reservation in Florida - © 2008 David Oppenheimer - Performance Impressions concert photography archives - performanceimpressions.com
Dubuission Bush De Nuits. A birthday treat from my bro. I did let him have a sip as well.
This is Bush Noel aged in Nuits Saint Georges wine barrels.
A rich winter beer full of figs and raisin flavours boosted to 13%.
I have just learnt that it is also known as a Bush Thick-knee.
One more thing I now know amongst countless unknowns I don't know about.
Kate Bush display on Tūhuratanga | Discovery, Level 3, Tūranga. Friday 29 July 2022.
File reference: IMG_8806
Photo by Donna Robertson.
From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries