Anthology

Hearty Meals for Father’s Day

 By Casey Pukl

This Sunday, fathers across the country will be indulging, imbibing, and playing with power tools— though we don’t encourage imbibing and playing with power tools at the same time!

This Father’s Day, Anthology will be open for a special Sunday Brunch featuring acoustic artists performing classic rock covers in our bar/lounge area, and then again for a 7pm tribute to rock legends, The Eagles, performed by fan favorite, The Long Run. For our Sunday Brunch, Executive Chef Kristen Burman will be featuring an incredible Dad-worthy steak special while the bar will be serving up “Manmosas”. For dinner, a fabulous new summer menu addition will debut, and I don’t think there’s a Dad out there who can turn it down. Read on for the full mouth watering details. Read the rest of this entry »

An Interview with James McMurtry

By Casey Pukl

McMurtry is known as one of the most poignant voices of the last two decades. His debut record, Too Long in the Wasteland, was produced by rock icon John Mellencamp, and since then, McMurtry has continued releasing poetic record after poetic record. While his best known song, “We Can’t Make It Here” has been cited numerous times as one of the best protest songs ever written, McMurtry is more than a political songwriter. I had the chance to catch up with him last week and find out just how he got his start in songwriting, what kind of influence his father (famed author Larry McMurtry) has had on his writing, and just why the shifts in the music business in the last decade have worked to his benefit.

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Sweet Treats to Beat the Heat

By Casey Pukl

Nothing says summer to me quite like a fruit salad full of cantaloupe, honeydew, and watermelon. We thought it would be appropriate with all of the warmer weather we’ve been having lately to do a little something fun with melons! Pastry Chef, Jamie Crone, and Beverage Manager, Marc Canzoneri, have come up with two delicious treats for summer!

Summer Melon Sorbet
Honeydew, Watermelon, Lemon Poundcake, Tarragon Cream

Before I even took a taste of this dish, I was in love with the presentation. Reminiscent of a Japanese nigiri, these little bites are adorable. This dessert is one of the lightest and most refreshing that I’ve ever tasted. The melon sorbets are light and smooth on top of a sweet and slightly tart lemon poundcake. The subtle anise flavor of tarragon gives weight to this flavor combination and creates a perfect balance.

Pastry Chef, Jamie Crone, created this elegant and simple dish by first pureeing honeydew and watermelon with a little simple syrup. She then added the mixture to an ice cream machine, and spun it according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Next, Crone made a basic poundcake recipe using the basic creaming method, and then she added buttermilk and lemon zest for extra flavor.

Lastly, the tarragon cream was made by first steeping the tarragon leaves in milk. She then mixed in eggs, sugar, and cornstarch, and cooked until it thickened. She then let the mixture cool and refrigerated it until she was ready to use it.

“Mellony”
Creator: Marc Canzoneri

2oz Svedka Citron
2oz Cantaloupe, Ginger, Mint Puree
.5oz Watermelon Liqueur
.5oz Fresh Lemon Juice

Instructions: Put all  ingredients into a shaker with ice. Shake, strain, and pour into a highball glass full of ice. Garnish with melon balls and mint.

Not only is this cocktail light and refreshing, but it’s so fun to look at! With the brightly colored melon ball and mint garnish and the gorgeous orange color of the drink itself, this one is certainly visually appealing.

Beverage manager Marc Canzoneri said, “The mint in this drink adds another dimension to the melon, and the ginger really gives it a nice kick. I think it’s a really fun drink that’s great for the hotter days.”

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Be sure to come on down and give these specials a try while they last! This weekend we’ve got Floyd FX and their Pink Floyd light show, Juan Perro, comedian Paula Poundstone, and Filipino-American trailblazer Charmaine Clamor.

An Interview with Josh Jenkins of Green River Ordinance

By Casey Pukl

From MTV to VH1 and the top of the Billboard charts, the guys of Green River Ordinance continue to delight fans both old and new. Their alternative country/pop/rock sound leaves listeners humming their catchy tunes for days (seriously, listen to “Dancing Shoes” and tell me it’s not stuck in your psyche).

After ten years together, the band has seen a lot of change. From major label success to branching out on their own, Green River Ordinance has shown that they have what it takes to remain. I had the chance to catch up with lead singer Josh Jenkins and find out about their latest tour, how they raised $40,000 using Kickstarter to fund their latest record, and just how they keep their friendships alive. Read the rest of this entry »

An Interview with Paula Poundstone

By Casey Pukl

For over 25 years, Paula Poundstone has been making audiences all over the US laugh. She considers herself part of the “endorphin production industry,” and couldn’t be happier to be a part of it.

I had the chance to catch up with Paula recently and chat about her start in comedy, her three children and the dreaded $40 season, and just how much work she puts into her hilarious Twitter feed.

CP: How did you get your start in comedy?

PP: The first sentence of the last paragraph of the summary letter that they wrote on the report card by my kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Bump, in May of 1965 said, “I have enjoyed many of Paula’s humorous comments about our activities.”

I always liked the response of laughter. As luck would have it, there was a period of time where I thought I wanted to be Carol Burnett or Lily Tomlin. I still would like to be Carol Burnett or Lily Tomlin, but I guess I missed by a country mile.

But really, I happened to live in Boston in June of 1979, and there was a comedy renaissance. Obviously stand-up comedy has been around pretty much since time began, but there were a number of different cities where a couple of guys pretty much simultaneously got the idea to start venues for stand-up comedy. I happened to be in on the ground floor of that in Boston working. I was 19, and I had really the only responsibility of staggering in to bus tables every morning. Outside of that, there was nothing that I had to do. So that’s what I did!

I started doing open mic nights in Boston, and then I took a Greyhound bus around the country to see what clubs were like in other cities. Then I ended up staying in San Francisco because there were just some really great audiences there, although the weather never suited me. It’s too foggy. Read the rest of this entry »