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<!--Generated by Squarespace Site Server v5.11.81 (http://www.squarespace.com/) on Wed, 15 Feb 2012 10:00:38 GMT--><rss xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" version="2.0"><channel><title>The Bloody Mary Blog</title><link>http://www.kevinkubotablog.com/bloody-mary-blog/</link><description></description><lastBuildDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2011 20:35:14 +0000</lastBuildDate><copyright></copyright><language>en-US</language><generator>Squarespace Site Server v5.11.81 (http://www.squarespace.com/)</generator><item><title>Bubby's in NYC</title><dc:creator>Kevin Kubota</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2011 20:35:14 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.kevinkubotablog.com/bloody-mary-blog/2011/11/1/bubbys-in-nyc.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">174427:1663454:13555719</guid><description><![CDATA[<div class='posterous_autopost'><div>Bubby's in NYC<p />Our friends invited us to this amazing breakfast spot, claiming it was the best brunch in the city. I definitely wouldn't argue that. It was DELICIOUS! Then, they talked to another friend who also said it had one of the best Bloody Mary's in the city! This was my lucky day. <p />The Mary was wonderfully flavorful. It was spicy - just right. There was a hint of horseradish, but not overpowering. There was a slight sweetness that balanced the kick perfectly. I would have liked to see a little more salad bar quotient, but it was thoroughly delish. <p />Good friends, good food, and a good BM - what better way to spend a morning!<p />SBQQ 8<br />SB#Q 5<br />Flavor 8<br />Spicy 7<br />Unique 8<br />Presentation 6<br />ILQ 8<p /><br /><a href="#"></a></div><div><p /><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <a href="http://getfile4.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/kkbloodymary/GdDmPTyXwPZYTjgYEXZ7hHZxIb110bKUoBiZDRXLY5JnVztE2BxVvSBIkUyg/image_1.jpg.scaled.1000.jpg"><img alt="Image_1" height="667" src="http://getfile2.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/kkbloodymary/ZLN4fDtMSpepDjxXpO6AkzBqSRTcqelQUohSt0TB3FtMPJ12ID30AIUGW3gA/image_1.jpg.scaled.500.jpg" width="500" /></a> </div> </div><div><p />Aloha,&nbsp;<div>Kevin<div>•••••</div><div>Sent from my iPhone-not responsible for autosmell miscakes</div></div></div>      <p style="font-size: 10px;">  <a href="http://posterous.com">Posted via email</a>   from <a href="http://kkbloodymary.posterous.com/bubbys-in-nyc">Kevin's Bloody Mary blog from Around the World</a>  </p>  </div>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.kevinkubotablog.com/bloody-mary-blog/rss-comments-entry-13555719.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>The Blacksmith Restaurant in Bend, OR</title><dc:creator>Kevin Kubota</dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 24 Sep 2011 03:30:06 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.kevinkubotablog.com/bloody-mary-blog/2011/9/24/the-blacksmith-restaurant-in-bend-or.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">174427:1663454:12965943</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>The Blacksmith Restaurant in Bend, OR</p><p>I've blogged this Mary before, but now they have a new bartender and what was once a really good bloody is now even better! The recipe remains almost the same: The Cured Mary is bacon infused with crushed bits and sugar on the rim. Yum. </p><p>SBQQ 8 SB#Q 5 Flavor 8 Spicy 7 Unique 9 Presentation 6 ILQ 9</p><p>The ILQ was definitely influenced slightly by the prescence of my lovely wife on our date night. </p><p></p><p><a target="new" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=44.059372,-121.310478">http://maps.google.com/maps?q=44.059372,-121.310478</a></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p> Aloha,  Kevin ••••• Sent from my iPhone-not responsible for autosmell miscakes</p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.kevinkubotablog.com/bloody-mary-blog/rss-comments-entry-12965943.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>boken japanese restaurant in Bend</title><dc:creator>Kevin Kubota</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 18 Mar 2011 02:09:32 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.kevinkubotablog.com/bloody-mary-blog/2011/3/18/boken-japanese-restaurant-in-bend.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">174427:1663454:10832345</guid><description><![CDATA[<div class='posterous_autopost'><div>I love kim chee and when there's a kim chee bloody mary on the menu, you can bet I'll try it. This restaurant just opened and the food was marvelous. It's an eclectic mix of asian influences from Thai to Japanese. Most of the items are small plates, but the servings were generous. There was a definite spicy trend going on, which we loved. <p />The bloody was very unique and quite tasty. it was a bit heavy on the horseradish for my taste, but the kim chee flavor and lighter consistency made it appealing. <p />SBQQ 9<br />SB#Q 8<br />flavor 7<br />unique 8<br />spicy 7<br />presentation 7<br />ILQ 6<p /><p /><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=44.058994,-121.314667%20(855%20NW%20Wall%20St,%20Bend,%20OR%2097701,%20USA)">855 NW Wall St, Bend, OR 97701, USA</a><a href="#"></a></div><p /><p /><p><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <a href="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/kkbloodymary/uKINmxi6XWwGV9a4m5BnQ07Wb5yuKlRsVodMrZWMZ5OTDtEP8nwESSrQ4oNJ/map_4.jpg"><img alt="Map_4" height="423" src="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/kkbloodymary/8fMf1l5MsGdCG3vnAXxAmdw57SnMlu7zbe270I7jk0nxcXFaNaJbm3GAoBL1/map_4.jpg.scaled.500.jpg" width="500" /></a> <a href="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/kkbloodymary/wiYNJWJwBi3kVmdLNwokaJnI6qPZ7IOMaje7I61Pz9Pi0awKQaMAcj72Yckh/image_1.jpg.scaled.1000.jpg"><img alt="Image_1" height="670" src="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/kkbloodymary/OHjKeENTzUcoAJelL9wf1Nc4R94NvVQUqwDNjuVZxK7QiaolzQi0b24mB4Bk/image_1.jpg.scaled.500.jpg" width="500" /></a> <div class='p_see_full_gallery'><a href="http://kkbloodymary.posterous.com/boken-japanese-restaurant-in-bend">See the full gallery on Posterous</a></div> </div> </p>      <p style="font-size: 10px;">  <a href="http://posterous.com">Posted via email</a>   from <a href="http://kkbloodymary.posterous.com/boken-japanese-restaurant-in-bend">Kevin's Bloody Mary blog from Around the World</a>  </p>  </div>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.kevinkubotablog.com/bloody-mary-blog/rss-comments-entry-10832345.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Diego in the MGM Las Vegas</title><dc:creator>Kevin Kubota</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 22 Feb 2011 05:47:24 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.kevinkubotablog.com/bloody-mary-blog/2011/2/22/diego-in-the-mgm-las-vegas.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">174427:1663454:10561667</guid><description><![CDATA[<div class='posterous_autopost'><div>I had first heard about mixing beer and clamato when I saw the Budweiser and Clamato can at the local liquer store. I thought it sounded gross, but had to try. It was OK, but not quite right. it had potential though. <p />Here at Diego, they have a whole selection of Michelada and I had to try again. I had one with Tecate, Clamato, Worchestershire, salt, pepper, and lime. The seasoned salt rim made it kick. <p />It is actually quite delicious! Very refreshing :-)<p />SBQQ 7<br />SB#Q 2<br />Spicy 5<br />Flavor 8<br />Unique 9<br />Presentation 5<br />ILQ 8<p /><br /><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=36.103600,-115.167732%20(Audrie%20St,%20Las%20Vegas,%20NV%2089109,%20USA)">Audrie St, Las Vegas, NV 89109, USA</a><a href="#"></a></div><p /><p><a href='http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/kkbloodymary/vlL5Q00j3O3DcAZurEzY9An1eALWZ7ckxXWfAEglGkjskoL4HzQOHoLLROT2/map_4.jpg'><img src="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/kkbloodymary/6kPc3P50X6rMhiuDy4fBr5Cwoh6Pe04efPstl75nkMIzvxKAXxFZ9sn4xTiy/map_4.jpg.scaled.500.jpg" width="500" height="423"/></a> <a href='http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/kkbloodymary/4nSowwiyodAmjgjqzV8zpL239wXgmyFZDwe7RyGonxUI3N6toBx4q7bbtuvt/image_1.jpg.scaled.1000.jpg'><img src="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/kkbloodymary/EyLvKbqpdDnZi74G244oTQG9HWKW1Bl0GiGBtyE2LYcP2wqUGByEeMIb2lOI/image_1.jpg.scaled.500.jpg" width="500" height="670"/></a> <div><a href='http://kkbloodymary.posterous.com/diego-in-the-mgm-las-vegas'>See and download the full gallery on posterous</a></div></p>      <p style="font-size: 10px;">  <a href="http://posterous.com">Posted via email</a>   from <a href="http://kkbloodymary.posterous.com/diego-in-the-mgm-las-vegas">Kevin's Bloody Mary blog from Around the World</a>  </p>  </div>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.kevinkubotablog.com/bloody-mary-blog/rss-comments-entry-10561667.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Metro restaurant Cambodia</title><dc:creator>Kevin Kubota</dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 23 Jan 2011 17:05:27 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.kevinkubotablog.com/bloody-mary-blog/2011/1/23/metro-restaurant-cambodia.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">174427:1663454:10184022</guid><description><![CDATA[<div class='posterous_autopost'><div>I didn't really expect to find a great bloody mary in Cambodia, but we went to this great "Americanized" restaurant on the recommendation of a local friend. It was as nice as any trendy vegas dig and the food was great. I generally prefer to eat authentic when I'm traveling, but this spot sounded really good, and it was!<p />The bloody was pretty straight. No flavors or secret recipes, just old school tomato juice, vodka, and too much Worcestershire. It was drinkable, but not finishable. <p />SBQQ 3<br />SB#Q 2<br />Flavor 3<br />Spicy 1<br />Unique 2<br />Presentation 3<br />ILQ 2<p /><br /><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=11.571384,104.929497%20(Oknha%20In,%20Phnom%20Penh,%20Cambodia)">Oknha In, Phnom Penh, Cambodia</a><a href="#"></a></div><p /><div><p />Aloha,&nbsp;<div>Kevin<div>•••••</div><div>Sent from my iPhone-messages may be brief. You might like that.</div></div></div><p><a href='http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/kkbloodymary/ulrKEM3r8nC2An2LxhRryigQxdIWETYL69WOJ192jY3cE5LooDkbYWdPin6g/map_4.jpg'><img src="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/kkbloodymary/tXtnahCvffPklFyaFnHpyfvfZNItEhnbKwpp6KWZPhVn0t9t6CZNhdWtnEiH/map_4.jpg.scaled.500.jpg" width="500" height="423"/></a> <a href='http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/kkbloodymary/8R5BQzwixgzsYBrBGMTgdnXmtBprnxFoHAGh2ciSHRwl9HgwShVciwuwRuj4/image_1.jpg.scaled.1000.jpg'><img src="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/kkbloodymary/h89B3ou8bLePOPgKLDGMQSSPtn2HYJoFp92vZfWPaxojdVS1tsnL5qLvE9Xl/image_1.jpg.scaled.500.jpg" width="500" height="669"/></a> <div><a href='http://kkbloodymary.posterous.com/metro-restaurant-cambodia'>See and download the full gallery on posterous</a></div></p>      <p style="font-size: 10px;">  <a href="http://posterous.com">Posted via email</a>   from <a href="http://kkbloodymary.posterous.com/metro-restaurant-cambodia">Kevin's Bloody Mary blog from Around the World</a>  </p>  </div>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.kevinkubotablog.com/bloody-mary-blog/rss-comments-entry-10184022.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Candle 79 in NYC</title><dc:creator>Kevin Kubota</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 27 Oct 2010 15:32:10 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.kevinkubotablog.com/bloody-mary-blog/2010/10/27/candle-79-in-nyc.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">174427:1663454:9297404</guid><description><![CDATA[<div class='posterous_autopost'><div>This was my first visit to this fabulous vegan restaurant and it lived up to it's reputation as one of the best vegetarian places in town. My meat loving friends were skeptical, but soon appeased :-) Highly recommended! <p />The bloody mary was very unique and veggie laden. Delicious flavor. It had a hearty essence, which made me feel healthier with each sip ;-)<p />SBQQ 9<br />SB#Q 8<br />Flavor 8<br />Spicy 6<br />Unique 8<br />Presentation 8<br />ILQ 8<p /><p /><br /><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=40.774490,-73.958450%20(156%20E%2079th%20St,%20New%20York,%20NY%2010075,%20USA)">156 E 79th St, New York, NY 10075, USA</a><a href="#"></a></div><p /><div><p /><a href='http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/kkbloodymary/3KMNfNug71wppVCYaUhyKO1xUlXNx3J1caODIlCIf4q1aQ7peaAv4i68SFQQ/image_1.jpg'><img src="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/kkbloodymary/sU4qSiVFzHsPyrwdLFW6d45sgBMu9HgzHlpirYX5yHzoSAZvWI2eUpxxgSd0/image_1.jpg.scaled.500.jpg" width="500" height="670"/></a> </div>      <p style="font-size: 10px;">  <a href="http://posterous.com">Posted via email</a>   from <a href="http://kkbloodymary.posterous.com/candle-79-in-nyc">Kevin's Bloody Mary blog from Around the World</a>  </p>  </div>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.kevinkubotablog.com/bloody-mary-blog/rss-comments-entry-9297404.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>The Blacksmith restaurant in Bend, OR</title><dc:creator>Kevin Kubota</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 15 Sep 2010 04:50:40 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.kevinkubotablog.com/bloody-mary-blog/2010/9/15/the-blacksmith-restaurant-in-bend-or.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">174427:1663454:8886488</guid><description><![CDATA[<div class='posterous_autopost'><div>This rustic chic establishment has won numerous awards and write-ups and is a local favorite. They specialize in steaks, but also have a tasteful and balanced selection of seafood and other delectable dishes. The crab corn dogs were a big hit with the entire table and everything else was equally as unique and delicious. <p />The bloody mary was definitely unique with it's bacon infused vodka and bacon bits on the rim! I'm not a big bacon eater, but this was too interesting to pass up a try. Fortunately, it was most excellent! The flavor was rich and slightly smoky, just the right spicy, a tad sweet, yet not overly bacon flavored. The pickles &amp; olives were unique and varied in flavors. Yum. Nearly perfect. <p />The service was awesome and to top it off we forgot our box of leftovers there and the waitress called to tell us and that they would deliver the food to our home that night. That's service! Looking forward to going back :-)<p />SBQQ 10<br />SB#Q 8<br />Flavor 9<br />Spicy 7<br />Unique 9<br />Presentation 8<br />ILQ 9<p /><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=44.059772,-121.310555%20(211%20NW%20Greenwood%20Ave,%20Bend,%20OR%2097701,%20USA)">211 NW Greenwood Ave, Bend, OR 97701, USA</a></div><p /><div><p /><a href='http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/kkbloodymary/BBzmW0jeRKj8jJCPWr20FHTtNEkHrYiq9Qjykj6ikEZJXHvlrs8dctKsF4nZ/unknownname.jpg'><img src="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/kkbloodymary/3kva4HhgGjBHtQkW8gjz3vNOeNP5xp1x7CpbEtLv7nSI8K1UJ5OHnPnxLVqy/unknownname.jpg.scaled.500.jpg" width="500" height="670"/></a> </div>      <p style="font-size: 10px;">  <a href="http://posterous.com">Posted via email</a>   from <a href="http://kkbloodymary.posterous.com/the-blacksmith-restaurant-in-bend-or">Kevin's Bloody Mary blog from Around the World</a>  </p>  </div>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.kevinkubotablog.com/bloody-mary-blog/rss-comments-entry-8886488.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Crown Plaza hotel MN</title><dc:creator>Kevin Kubota</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 14 Sep 2010 03:59:21 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.kevinkubotablog.com/bloody-mary-blog/2010/9/14/crown-plaza-hotel-mn.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">174427:1663454:8873581</guid><description><![CDATA[<div class='posterous_autopost'><div>From the hotel bar, it was actually a surprisingly good drink. My hosts from the TCPPA bought the drink for me right after a long day program and it hit the spot!<p />SBQQ 7<br />SB#Q 7<br />Flavor 7<br />Spicy 6<br />Unique 6<br />Presentation 7<br />ILQ 7<p /><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=45.074474,-93.309158%20(2200%20Freeway%20Blvd,%20Brooklyn%20Center,%20MN%2055430,%20USA)">2200 Freeway Blvd, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430, USA</a></div><p /><div><p /><a href='http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/kkbloodymary/89e1E9Uk6K14mW825FVsKTfilG0zYXGbGLNY0OAixEEgCjGzN5jEly1Dix7h/unknownname.jpg'><img src="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/kkbloodymary/bH0EZmHnLrmOvyWecEFhJptYnfdcpNuOkYELVnhvZeASi4QXD0e06MLCEma3/unknownname.jpg.scaled.500.jpg" width="500" height="670"/></a> </div>      <p style="font-size: 10px;">  <a href="http://posterous.com">Posted via email</a>   from <a href="http://kkbloodymary.posterous.com/crown-plaza-hotel-mn">Kevin's Bloody Mary blog from Around the World</a>  </p>  </div>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.kevinkubotablog.com/bloody-mary-blog/rss-comments-entry-8873581.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Oasis grill in Kapaa, Kauai</title><dc:creator>Kevin Kubota</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2010 02:23:22 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.kevinkubotablog.com/bloody-mary-blog/2010/8/30/oasis-grill-in-kapaa-kauai.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">174427:1663454:8716169</guid><description><![CDATA[<div class='posterous_autopost'><div>Oasis grill in Kapaa, Kauai<p />Great setting on the beach. This restaurant got all 5 star reviews on yelp. We came for happy hour, so didn't get the full menu, but we'll probably come back. <p />The bloody was nicely balanced with just the right amount of horseradish, spice, and rock salt on the rim. <p />SBQQ 0<br />SB#Q 0<br />Flavor 7<br />Spicy 7<br />Unique 7<br />Presentation 4<br />ILQ 7<p /><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=22.060743,-159.318665%20(4%20856%20Kuhio%20Hwy,%20Kapaa,%20HI,%20USA)">4 856 Kuhio Hwy, Kapaa, HI, USA</a></div><p /><div><p /><a href='http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/kkbloodymary/NGqzoJB4TkRYFMbezKdpqyNh7zHtLjTG6It6BzAZvOkupbgBmbE2fRiMpbM0/unknownname.jpg'><img src="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/kkbloodymary/1uXzyaXasuNaYrjl8o3Tadbilzlb3Ds1muZlEE03Gh2TXQ5Q17D55PgaMMk7/unknownname.jpg.scaled.500.jpg" width="500" height="375"/></a> </div>      <p style="font-size: 10px;">  <a href="http://posterous.com">Posted via email</a>   from <a href="http://kkbloodymary.posterous.com/oasis-grill-in-kapaa-kauai">Kevin's Bloody Mary blog from Around the World</a>  </p>  </div>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.kevinkubotablog.com/bloody-mary-blog/rss-comments-entry-8716169.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Lahaina Grill Maui</title><dc:creator>Kevin Kubota</dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 29 Aug 2010 05:33:29 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.kevinkubotablog.com/bloody-mary-blog/2010/8/29/lahaina-grill-maui.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">174427:1663454:8708292</guid><description><![CDATA[<div class='posterous_autopost'><div>Lahaina Grill Maui<p />A wonderful restaurant that we enjoyed with new photographer friends, Evonne &amp; Darren. The food was French, Island fusion style. Loved it. <p />SBQQ 6<br />SB#Q 8<br />Flavor 7<br />Unique 6<br />Spicy 5<br />Presentation 7<br />ILQ 7<p /><p /><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=20.875593,-156.679260%20(139%20Lahainaluna%20Rd,%20Lahaina,%20HI%2096761,%20USA)">139 Lahainaluna Rd, Lahaina, HI 96761, USA</a></div><p /><div><p /><a href='http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/kkbloodymary/wFfG5ZOsgH3O0yd2TcR8cwmQKvs9BB3uDWMtr5OWrq0aFOz7wAmhuvsk0CPR/unknownname.jpg'><img src="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/kkbloodymary/2n0KShBJwgKbjQq2HsAT72bFHPlsgyRQxTWfSdSA5uEGQYID7hacAQKSMMOn/unknownname.jpg.scaled.500.jpg" width="500" height="667"/></a> </div>      <p style="font-size: 10px;">  <a href="http://posterous.com">Posted via email</a>   from <a href="http://kkbloodymary.posterous.com/lahaina-grill-maui">Kevin's Bloody Mary blog from Around the World</a>  </p>  </div>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.kevinkubotablog.com/bloody-mary-blog/rss-comments-entry-8708292.xml</wfw:commentRss></item></channel></rss>
