Art Show and Exhibition at Butcher Boy Prime

Not sure how many of you have been into our banquet room and demo kitchen at Butcher Boy Prime but we have a fairly impressive collection of locally made artworks from Wildflower Village including paintings, photos and some sculpture and glass works.

I want to invite some of these artists, and more, out for a art show/exhibit on JUNE 27th. I am looking for artists that make cool, interesting and/or useful art- clothes, handbags, pottery, fashion accessories, jewelry, etc. to come out and set up a table at the show.

There are so many cool and talented people in Reno, I would like to see a good group of them at this event. If it goes well, I will make it a monthly thing which would give everyone a central place to check out a variety of local artists.

I would also like to see one or more local musicians that are trying to get their name out- come out and play for a bit, sell your CD's and swag, or just enjoy the audience.

We need your support!! Tell your friends, family, etc. about the event- please help spread the word! And also make sure you tell any artists you know.

To the artists interested:
We will provide the space, tables, etc. at no charge to anyone. You can sell your stuff however you like and we do not expect any commission. In exchange, you do your best to tell your friends about it and get as many folks to show up as possible.

To get involved please get in touch with me by email, facebook, twitter or leave a comment right here. I would like to see pictures, video, etc. of your work and a description of yourself and what you do so I can get a good mix of arts and styles.

This is open to local artists only- anyone in Reno, Sparks, Tahoe, Carson, Truckee, Minden, etc.

Please get in touch and help us make this event great!!!

Read these when you get a chance -

I love this Doctor



Q: Doctor, I've heard that cardiovascular exercise can prolong life. Is this true?
A: Your heart is only good for so many beats, and that's it... don't waste them on exercise.
Everything wears out eventually. Speeding up your heart will not make you live longer;
that's like saying you can extend the life of your car by driving it faster.
Want to live longer? Take a nap.

Q: Should I cut down on meat and eat more fruits and vegetables?
A: You must grasp logistical efficiencies. What does a cow eat? Hay and corn.
And what are these? Vegetables. So a steak is nothing more than an efficient
mechanism of delivering vegetables to your system. Need grain? Eat chicken.
Beef is also a good source of field grass (green leafy vegetable).
And a pork chop can give you 100% of your recommended daily allowance of vegetable products.

Q: Should I reduce my alcohol intake?
A: No, not at all. Wine is made from fruit. Brandy is distilled wine,
that means they take the water out of the fruity bit so you get even more
of the goodness that way. Beer is also made out of grain. Bottoms up!

Q: How can I calculate my body/fat ratio?
A: Well, if you have a body and you have fat, your ratio is one to one.
If you have two bodies, your ratio is two to one, etc.

Q: What are some of the advantages of participating in a regular exercise program?
A: Can't think of a single one, sorry. My philosophy is: No Pain...Good!

Q: Aren't fried foods bad for you?
A: YOU'RE NOT LISTENING!!! ..... Foods are fried these days in vegetable oil.
In fact, they're permeated in it. How could getting more vegetables be bad for you?

Q: Will sit-ups help prevent me from getting a little soft around the middle?
A: Definitely not! When you exercise a muscle, it gets bigger.
You should only be doing sit-ups if you want a bigger stomach.

Q: Is chocolate bad for me?
A: Are you crazy? HELLO Cocoa beans ! Another vegetable!!!
It's the best feel-good food around!

Q: Is swimming good for your figure?
A: If swimming is good for your figure, explain whales to me.

Q: Is getting in-shape important for my lifestyle?
A: Hey! 'Round' is a shape!

Well, I hope this has cleared up any misconceptions you may have had about food and diets.

And remember:

'Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention
of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body,
but rather to skid in sideways -
Chardonnay in one hand - chocolate in the other -
body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and
screaming 'WOO HOO, What a Ride'
AND.....

For those of you who watch what you eat, here's the final word on nutrition and health.
It's a relief to know the truth after all those conflicting nutritional studies.

1. The Japanese eat very little fat
and suffer fewer heart attacks than Americans.

2. The Mexicans eat a lot of fat
and suffer fewer heart attacks than Americans.

3. The Chinese drink very little red wine
and suffer fewer heart attacks than Americans.

4. The Italians drink a lot of red wine
and suffer fewer heart attacks than Americans.

5. The Germans drink a lot of beers and eat lots of sausages and fats
and suffer fewer heart attacks than Americans.

CONCLUSION

Eat and drink what you like.
Speaking English is apparently what kills you.


'Today is a gift, that is why it is called The Present.'

Memorial Day Beer Review

Email me with your pictures, videos and stories of your Memorial Day fun so we can share them with our fans. We will pick our favorite on June 12th and the winner will get one of our Butcher Boy-B-Que packages with ribs, sausages, prawns and our own BBQ sauce! Have fun and be safe!!

Wednesday Night Wine Pairing May 27th

May 27th 5:30-8:00
Only $25.00!!

If any of you have been to one of Nevada City's tastings, you know that they are always a blast!! Delia from the winery is a ball of fire and will surely entertain all of us.
Haas and I got together and did up a nice summertime menu to pair with the awesome wines. And don't forget, we give you 15% off on the wines we feature AND great raffle prizes.
We also started doing a little fundraising for Local organizations with an informal auction. We raised $260 for Care Chest and $110 last week for the Shakespeare Animal Fund with some fun auctions. This weeks organization, CASA, will be attending so please support them by coming down and participating.
Dinner is only $25.00, hope to see you there!!!

Thanks again for supporting Local Business!!!

Please RSVP

And the menu is---

Nevada City Winery

Chardonnay
Chilled Pear Chile Slaw with Aged Balsamic

Claret
French Baguette with Trio of Compound Butters

Syrah
Raspberry Chipotle Glazed Pork Loin with Herbed Fingerling Potatoes

Cabernet Franc
Grilled Tri Tip with Sweet Onion Marmalade and Gorgonzola

Gewürztraminer
Vanilla Custard and Dark Chocolate Napoleon with Macerated Strawberries

Someone's secret

Not sure why I found this so humorous....

From PostSecret

Not for the faint of heart....

Any readers that know me outside of work know that I like to spend my free time, when i get it, bouncing around the beautiful hills of Northern Nevada. There is a local community of four wheelers over at Reno4X4.com that comes down once a month to meet up and chat about things face to face.

One of the daring members of the group orders up a burger with extra patties, extra bacon, etc. and he finishes it every time.
Last week was two patties, six slices of bacon, two over easy eggs and avocado. Good god man!!! Maybe on the menu soon- Butcher Boy Prime's 7 Deadly Sins Burger

Best estimate on calorie count- 4023.....without a drink

The Friendliest Store in Town

Ken has had this short poem hanging on his office wall for years. It sums up his outlook on business in one page--

The Friendliest Store in Town
By Edgar A. Guest

If I possesed a shop or store I'd drive the grouches, off my floor;
I'd never let some gloomy guy offend the folks who came by;
I'd never keep a boy or clerk with mental toothache at his work,
Nor let a man who draws my pay drive customers of mine away.

I'd treat the man who takes my time and spends a nickel or a dime
With courtesy, and make him feel that I was pleased to close the deal,
Because tomorrow, who can tell? He may want the stuff I have to sell
And in that case then glad he'll be to spend his dollars all with me.

It is good business to be fair, to keep a bright and cheerful air
About the place, and not to show your customers how much you know
Whatever any patron did I'd try to keep my temper hid,
And never let him spread along the word that I had done him wrong.

The reason people pass one door to patronize another store,
It is not because the busier place has better silks or gloves or lace,
Or cheaper prices, but it lies in pleasant words and smiling eyes;
The only difference, I believe, is in the treatment they receive.

This poem was handed down to my father, Ken, by his grandmother. She was an author herself, and as all grandmas are, full of wisdom.

Just a little bit of fun and hopefully, enlightenment- enjoy your day!!

I have to say that I expected a different man to walk through the door this morning. My anticipation of meeting Captain Paul Watson brought swirling thoughts of boat ramming and stink bombs. This couldn't have been further from the truth when Mr. Watson stepped through the doors.

A very soft spoken, almost too quiet of a man gladly introduced himself and shook my hand. He seemed a little shocked to see the channel 8 news crew and the dozen or so people standing around to see Reggie off. His soft demeanor is offset by his passion for his life's work. It is immediately apparent that his first and foremost goal is the animal as he set away to pack up the giant lobster.

The Captain spent plenty of his precious time to speak with the news crew about his goal and reasons for flying into Reno today. He even asked our fish monger Mike to join him for the ride over to FedEx to arrange shipping, then came back to the shop for lunch.

Captain Watson also shared his knowledge of sea creatures, showing us the "hidden" wolf on the back of dungeness crabs, and explaining the difference in laws between Maine and Canada regarding lobster fishing. We gained some great insight into changing our purchasing habits for the better.

I am overjoyed that I got this once in a lifetime opportunity to shake hands with the man that Times Magazine named as an environmental hero of the 20th century.

Reggie- we wish you many more years of happiness in the sea.

Wednesday Night Wine Pairing

Don't miss a great night with Indian Springs Vineyards. Chef Haas gave us another tasty menu with a little Mediterranean flair. Only $25.00- how can you beat that? Please RSVP!!!
Wednesday, May 13th 5:30-8:30

Chardonnay
Poached Pear and Prosciutto

Merlot
Panzanella- Bread Salad with Feta and Tomatoes

Syrah
Chicken Cacciatore over Herbed Orzo

Cabernet Sauvignon
Lasagna Bolognese
with Handmade Italian Sausage

Lava Cap Muscat Canelli
Mango Lime Granita

Butchers Gone Wino

Some may know that Chris and I took a little weekend trip down to Napa a few weeks back. On the trip we decided to throw together a little video of our highly educated (chuckle) opinions on the wines we found. Well lo and behold, after a little wine I forgot to take the lens cover off.... now I know what the constant beeping means when you're trying to film!
Anyway, we still thought it would be a good idea so we grabbed some wines and headed upstairs to shoot a little review for Mother's Day wines--

Yeah we bad, we nationwide

So i get to work this morning and our fish monger Mike tells me he sold the big boy lobster in the tank. SWEET! Then he tells me who it's for- Paul Watson, captain of the Sea Shepard and star of "Whale Wars" on the Animal Planet Channel.
So here is the deal- one of our customers sent a message to Mr. Watson about the GIANT lobster in our tank. I am guessing that they realized that he is around 75 years old (the lobster, not Paul) and felt that he needed to be saved. Paul got the message and decided that he could do something about it.
So Paul is grabbing some fresh sea water on Thursday morning, driving to Reno to pick up "Reggie", our lobster friend, from the lobster tank and deliver him to a Lobster Sanctuary.....
If you would like to see him off, we are holding a going away party on Thursday afternoon down at 7300 S. Virginia.
Best of luck Reggie- send a postcard!!

And special thanks to Dave at Vantage Pointe for the awesome picture!!

Check out Captain Watson's blog for his words on the "Desert Lobster"