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Oakcrest Tavern

137 Oakcrest is located in the space once occupied by the seafood eatery Red Rock, though the interior has been completely redone. The menu complements the casual decor with entree-sized salads and many sandwiches. Entrees are split between "Tavern Favorites" served all day, and a roster available only after 5 p.m. Options include mussels, grilled tuna, cognac chicken and even balsamic marinated tofu. Try the shrimp risotto ($13.95) in a wide bowl, the short-grained Arborio rice bathed in a tomato cream sauce with a yellow hue. Grated Parmesan cheese, pieces of asparagus and red and green bell peppers fill out the meal. The hanger steak ($15.95) provides a reason of itself to visit the Oakcrest. When ordered medium-rare, the aging of the meat makes the center tender, almost silky in texture. The meat, grilled and sliced, is topped with chimichurri, a condiment of parsley, herbs and olive oil that is an everyday sight in Argentina. This is a fine chimichurri in complete harmony with the flavor of the beef. A pile of salty fries and a cup of coleslaw accompany.
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Nope, he's a politician just like George Bush who could sue, if it was possible, the many out there that have libeled him in their books

 

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Now that you're changing does that mean you're going the way of so many other papers? Specifically, is your editorial board going to play welcome host to Bush/Right Wing apologists? If so, this is one reader who will leave you sitting in the rack waiting for the recycle truck to put you to good use.

 

Reply from the Shepherd - what do you mean changing?

 

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Whatever happened to That Damn Kid

 

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whatever happened to you damn kid?

 

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I really liked when I could read this modern world in the shepard. it's a shame that it's gone now.

 

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what happened to the crossword puzzle?

 

please bring back the crossword puzzle.

 

thanks for posting the crossword puzzle.

 

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Today was like waking up on Christmas morning to find your father had murdered Santa, set the tree on fire and gave all your gifts to hookers. What happened to the crossword?! I am sad in my heart.

 

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here we go AGAIN-no puzzle last week, a RERUN for us this week. Get it together...there are folks hanging on by a thread out here-no job/not many prospects-making it to Wednesdaywaiting for a NEW Zimmerman or Barrick to distract us-then WHAM. A repeat. We deserve @ least 2 next issue. Thanks for the vent/rant...I needed that.

 

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Nice job referencing SC Gov Sanford for cheating on his wife in this week's jerk of the week article because a democrat would never do that. Unless you count John Edwards from NC for cheating on his wife while she had cancer. However, he hired his mistress and didn't outsource to South America, it's all about jobs. I hope you guys realize that "ultra-conservatives" wear the Jerk of the Week label as a badge of honor because it means they're doing something right by annoying you.

 

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I find it shameful that television station WTMJ is trying to pimp off the death of poor Melodie Wilson after the way they dumped her in favor of Carol Meakins because her audience "skewed old."

 

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Isn't it interesting that Harley Davidson had the money to build a museum and a hotel but now can't afford to provide a living wage for its loyal workers ?Ā Ā  Also why do we need high speed rail to Madison ?Ā  What family could afford it and how do get aroundwhen you get there? Rent an expensive car??

 

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