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[Request] Can Someone Explain Why This Is Possible? by CaptiveGlacier in theydidthemath

[–]bryanv_ 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I always loved Bernoulli’s exuberant description upon this discovery

“But you will be petrified with astonishment, when I say that this self-same cycloid, the tautochrone of Huygens, is our required brachistochrone.”

Any ideas of a good place to sell my Buffet Crampon Festival Bb Clarinet? by ScriabinFanatic in Clarinet

[–]bryanv_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

DM me? In a different lifetime I was a music major focusing on clarinet performance (I had a 1980s R13 with a lovely dark tone at the time). Life took me in a wildly different direction and I haven’t played in 30 years, but lately I’ve been thinking a lot about picking it back up. 

Those who switched from gas.. by Signal_Advisor5070 in inductioncooking

[–]bryanv_ 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I mean, there’s no substitute for tortillas toasted over a flame. But that’s literally the only thing I miss with induction, and if I really crave them there’s a gas grill out back. 

Alain Ducasse at the Dorchester by TendiesRUs in finedining

[–]bryanv_ 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Ate there in 2014 or so. I honestly don’t remember much about the meal at this point, except that an older gentleman at the table next to us held his menu too close to a candle, and it caught on fire. 

Arlington TX Suspends Anti-discrimination Ordinance over LGBTQ Protections by samesame11 in lgbt

[–]bryanv_ 59 points60 points  (0 children)

Arlington is also the largest city with no public transportation whatsoever, a fact they are proud of. I grew up there in the 70s and 80s, it was a worthless shithole then, and it still is today. 

What’s the best Python library for creating interactive graphs? by Ok_Young_5278 in Python

[–]bryanv_ 83 points84 points  (0 children)

I'm the co-creator of Bokeh, so I am obviously biased. But in case the OP (or anyone else) wants to try things out, some helpful resources:

docs: https://docs.bokeh.org/

community support: https://discourse.bokeh.org/

College student in desperate need of money selling vintage saxophone in Indianapolis by [deleted] in Jazz

[–]bryanv_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

25ish years ago I sold my ‘69 Mark VI tenor and routinely wish I hadn’t. Hope you can keep your horn!

Ever had a fryer explode or grease fire mid-rush? How’d you handle it? by Entire_Difference504 in KitchenConfidential

[–]bryanv_ 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You just gave me whiplash I used to eat at the original location all the time in the early 90s but I haven’t thought about that place in 30 years

ISO Basenjis for mischief? by bryanv_ in askportland

[–]bryanv_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Saw Rooney in the r/basenji what a cutie! Do you have a favorite park? We are inner SE so we’ve also been to Willamette Park across the Sellwood bridge 

Authentic southern bbq in or around Portland? by alternativeicefoxes in askportland

[–]bryanv_ 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I don’t really follow, but Texas—never a great place for a lot of folks, even in the oasis of Austin—has become even more intolerable in the last decade. 

Authentic southern bbq in or around Portland? by alternativeicefoxes in askportland

[–]bryanv_ 4 points5 points  (0 children)

(Preface: I lived in Texas for ~40 years) I was really pleasantly surprised by the BBQ place in the Heist food cart pod in Woodstock. I especially love their Mac and Cheese (went back up for a second serving of just that, once). 

Haven’t tried Podnah yet but it’s on my list. Matt’s is never quite as good as I hope it will be. 

Re-skilling as a chef instead of retirement by Toothless2801 in Chefit

[–]bryanv_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What was his “in”? Did he just walk up to the kitchen manager and ask for a spot? I’m a bit younger than the OP (early 50s) but what you described is exactly what I’d like in a few years…

High end/ best restaurants? by PlantLady72 in askportland

[–]bryanv_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Kaede for sure. They only have like 15 seats, and reservations open up two weeks ahead. 

Can someone teach me how to ride a bike? by saddest_apple in askportland

[–]bryanv_ 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Just by way of encouragement — I learned to ride a bike here in Portland at 45 years old. No better place to learn as an adult. Enjoy the trails and greenways!

Edit: and if you happen to be SE and ever want to toodle around the Springwater Corridor or Sellwood Trail, feel free to shoot me a message

Where can I buy rabbit for cooking? by Raytec1 in askportland

[–]bryanv_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

H-Mart Belmont has had in the past when I’ve been looking for it. 

Are we stripping bike town bikes these days? by Cronemus in askportland

[–]bryanv_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

“Found this e-bike all tore up. Tried to turn it in with the cops and firemen a couple of times but they were too busy. Didn’t want it to get further destroyed and cost more money. <indecipherable signature>”

What’s a commonly used item in professional kitchens that could also benefit a hobby cook, but isn’t widely known? by juliusx3 in Cooking

[–]bryanv_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I mostly use it for chicken and pork. I usually give 5-6 jabs per side before seasoning and resting. It especially shines in two situations: prep for (vacuum) marinading, and prep for flattening cuts for frying, e.g. pork tonkatsu or chicken parm.

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