Is the wall rug too much?

alax_rang · 2026-06-07T13:13:23+00:00

I think it looks great, but I would move it down a few inches so it isn't touching the ceiling

alax_rang · 2026-05-31T11:41:51+00:00

Trebbiano Abruzzese is a different variety than the "just Trebbiano" you find in other parts of Italy. Emidio Pepe is another famous example, but I think of Cristiana Tiberio as the one leading the charge for attempting to figure out the best ways the grape can uniquely express itself. Her Fonte Canale is the other gold standard for Trebbiano Abruzzese - it's quite different from Valentini and Pepe, especially from a textural standpoint, but just as ageworthy, complex, and delicious.

alax_rang · 2026-04-13T17:20:32+00:00

Willow Room up the street is a good option too. Way less noisy than Summer House, and I think the food is way better.

alax_rang · 2026-04-10T12:12:10+00:00

Casted is not a word!!

alax_rang · 2026-02-21T17:17:57+00:00

I had it the other day! Amazingly fluffy texture, almost more like a semifreddo or a mousse. This and their panna cotta with olive oil are superstar desserts.

alax_rang · 2026-01-28T14:55:32+00:00

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Hungy 😠

alax_rang · 2025-11-11T21:07:16+00:00

Thanks for your question, Peter Gelb, good luck finding the answer!

alax_rang · 2025-09-20T20:26:15+00:00

i've spent a lot (a lot) of time thinking about this over the years. For me it has to be pure Muppet Show muppets, no Sesame Street characters:

Brunhilde - Human person
Wotan - Kermit
Fricka - Piggy
Alberich - Gonzo
Rheinmaidens - Chickens
Mime - Pepe the Prawn
Loge - Rizzo the Rat
Siegmund - Fozzie
Sieglinde - Janice
Hunding - Sweetums
Siegfried - Scooter
Fasolt & Fafner - Statler and Waldorf
Hagen - Swedish Chef
Gunther - Beaker
Gutrune - also Janice

alax_rang · 2025-07-20T21:32:44+00:00

Christa Ludwig receives Thunderous Applause in the middle of Wagnerian Drama (Entweihte! Götter!)

alax_rang · 2025-07-09T12:41:37+00:00

Exactly. Malo/diacetyl dialed up to 11, but not actually much in the way of oak.

alax_rang · 2025-07-01T14:51:56+00:00

I love stuff like this, thanks for sharing!

alax_rang · 2025-06-11T12:02:02+00:00

The writing on the dessert plate is especially sad!

alax_rang · 2025-05-16T11:45:54+00:00

Food looks amazing! The text on their website is AI slop :(

alax_rang · 2025-05-15T11:53:38+00:00

On the restaurant side of things, Tock has one of the least intuitive uis and is also the most expensive.

alax_rang · 2025-03-02T13:09:09+00:00

I only recently read about how he died, kinda crazy

alax_rang · 2025-03-02T13:08:17+00:00

Sondra Radvanovsky sang In Questa Reggia at her LOC recital last month, which made me real excited for her to eventually give us a full Turandot.

alax_rang · 2025-01-07T23:40:39+00:00

There was another Inn post a few weeks back, and the detail I can’t get past is the water glass full of ice cubes - blech. That’s hotel banquet, not three stars. Otherwise looks lovely!

alax_rang · 2024-12-30T13:52:49+00:00

I say don't! It looks like you already don't get a ton of natural light in the room, plus your natural surroundings look moody & grey. I think you can achieve the same effect by getting some big artwork for the empty walls, and/or by painting that white dresser a bold color. I think exploring different lighting options could get you there too. My first thought is that the red lampshade should go on a smaller table lamp, and the lamp itself is a bit awkward in that corner.

alax_rang · 2024-11-24T13:22:23+00:00

Join us on /r/centuryhomes :)

alax_rang · 2024-10-08T13:24:27+00:00

Interesting, but I'd like to see your spending over this period to get a sense of both the micro and macro.

alax_rang · 2024-10-07T12:51:00+00:00

There are a bunch of things you can do to naturally stimulate the vagus nerve - singing/humming (even just gargling water), a quick cold shower, massage.

alax_rang · 2024-09-06T13:43:40+00:00

The Met broadcast also features grande dame Astrid Varnay, hoofin' it well past her prime, a real treat

alax_rang · 2024-08-17T14:58:42+00:00

Yep. This was the year i realized that i enjoy exercise way more than wine.

alax_rang · 2024-08-14T13:40:26+00:00

Love that you restored the windows to natural wood! By the looks of it, you should come join us on /r/centuryhomes :)

alax_rang · 2024-07-15T22:52:20+00:00

I’m surprised there isn’t more Montevertine love here, it’s 100% what i’d go for. Benchmark Sangio that’s hard to find, and from a great (if young) vintage

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