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Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Great Beaches In and Around New York City
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Introducing Dineline, your Dining Timeline
Are you serious about food?
As you know, Urbanspoon has always been a great way for you to find your next favorite restaurant. Now, we'll help you remember all of the places you've eaten -- the epicurean adventures, the everyday neighborhood lunches, and even the terrible dives. With the latest release of our popular iPhone application, we're introducing Dineline, your personal dining timeline.
Dineline lets you quickly and easily record your dining history. You can add as much or as little information as you want. You can keep it as simple as noting the time and place. Or you can capture what you ate, take pictures, and leave notes. Your information stays private unless you choose to share it.
Dineline's more than a way to help you remember where you're eating. We'll also compile interesting statistics for you. What's your favorite cuisine? Your most popular restaurant this month? Dineline can show you this and more.
Download (or update) the new app and give it a try after your next meal out.
Read the TechCrunch article about Dineline.
Source: http://www.urbanspoon.com/blog/65/Introducing-Dineline-your-Dining-Timeline.html
Saluting the Urbanspoon Pioneers
Abilene, Missoula, and Gainesville aren?t the busiest cities on Urbanspoon. The listings attract thousands of visitors, compared to hundreds of thousands for Seattle, Vancouver, or Melbourne. They feature fewer user votes and opinions to help those looking for great places to eat.
In our opinion, that just makes our contributors in those areas that much more important.
This edition of our blog salutes the Urbanspoon Pioneers, hearty souls blazing trails in some of our less-travelled United States areas. We asked a few of them to tell us about themselves and their regions, and to let us know what hungry travelers can expect to find there.
Abilene, Texas
Voted on 94 Abilene restaurants
"I am a retired Air Force veteran, having served over 23 years, and traveled all over the country as well as many places overseas. I fully believe in immersing oneself in the culture in which you find yourself visiting or living. We have been here for almost four years and enjoy the area. Abilene is big enough to offer most everything we need, but not so large that it has lost its small town appeal."
What kind of food town is Abilene?
"Surprisingly, Abilene has a decent variety of food available. You will find fine dining, several steak houses, Texas-style BBQ, wonderful Asian cuisine, Middle Eastern, seafood, and Tex-Mex, to name a few. There are several wonderful "Mom & Pop" eateries that still cook things from scratch, really bringing that feeling of home to the table."
If somebody were visiting your town for one day, where would you tell them to eat?
"Texas Roadhouse for a very reasonable, wonderful steak dinner; Bonzai for sushi or hibachi; Belles Chicken House for awesome family-style dining and huge portions; Famous Dave's for BBQ (they don't serve Texas-style BBQ which I, personally, don't enjoy); Stumpy's for an incredible hamburger; Szechuan for awesome Chinese; Taste of Asia for wonderful varieties of different Asian specialties; Golden Corral for a really good buffet; and Nikki's Swirl Shoppe for dessert."
What do you enjoy about contributing to Urbanspoon?
"I like being able to contribute my honest opinions of eateries from around the country, and it's nice to see that others appreciate the time I take to share my thoughts by finding them helpful."
Bend, Oregon
Voted on 134 Bend restaurants
"Originally from the San Francisco Bay Area, I have lived in Oregon with my family for eight years and Central Oregon for the last three."
What kind of food town is Bend?
"Bend has been the poster child for both the economic boom and bust of the last decade. Resort tourism brought much acclaim to the region when budgets were looser and quickly disappeared as the recession set in. Tourism brought culinary ideas and the opening of many higher-end restaurants. When people stopped vacationing, the restaurants couldn't sustain the high-end operation they cultivated and most went out of business. While not developing its own cuisine, Bend has embraced local and organic themes."
If somebody were visiting your town for one day, where would you tell them to eat?
"No single venue has everything for everyone, so a great way to learn a lot about a locale is to sample. Locals have been very supportive of the growth in very small business -- food carts, mobile kitchens and pop-up supper clubs. Stop by the mobile Honey Pot Bakery in the morning for a hand pie, the Pacific Island-inspired Pupu's Grill for lunch and a late afternoon jaunt to the silver Airstream known as Spork for an Asian or Latin fusion goodie. Bend also has one of the densest populations for hand-crafted breweries. Pairing the local fare with a pint of ale and conversing with locals or other visiting the area typifies the laid-back Bend food scene."
What do you enjoy about contributing to Urbanspoon?
"I enjoy being able to provide timely and reliable information about places to eat for those visiting Bend for the first time and locals looking for the latest restaurant news."
Ventura County, California
Contributed 608 photos
"A picture is worth 1,000 words. Instead of describing food until I'm blue in the face, people can see with their own eyes and make their own judgments."
If somebody were visiting your town for one day, where would you tell them to eat?
"ZZYZX Cafe in Camarillo or Sambo's in Santa Barbara."
A few of Mike's photos:
Gainesville, Florida
Voted on 156 Gainesville restaurants
"I have been in Gainesville for 5 years now. I also have been a vegetarian for 4 years."
If somebody were visiting your town for one day, where would you tell them to eat?
"The best place in Gainesville: Sweet Dreams of Gainesville. We moved here a few years back from the Ice cream capital of the world, Boston! I think I died and went to ice cream heaven when I discovered Sweet Dreams. Every trip there is an adventure. You never know if your favorite Kulfi, Hazelnut, Mango or Expresso ice cream will be a selection. Or perhaps some odd new flavor would make your new favorites list. Chocolate Nite or Crazy Nite are the best for true ice cream lovers! One must experience this at least once in a lifetime."
A few more Urbanspoon Pioneers:
QBJackson, Mississippi
Voted on 179 Jackson restaurants
iChang
Regina, Saskatchewan
Voted on 108 Regina restaurants
MSO72
Missoula, Montana
Voted on 194 Missoula restaurants
Jennifer Melissa Keane
Valdosta, Georgia
Voted on 77 Valdosta restaurants
Source: http://www.urbanspoon.com/blog/62/Saluting-the-Urbanspoon-Pioneers.html
Urbanspoon on your TV
Many of you were first introduced to Urbanspoon through early iPhone TV ads which featured our signature slot machine. Since then, we've appeared on the small screen several times as a feature on various smartphone platforms.
Last month, we dipped a toe into creating our own television advertising and launched a spot called "Sushi" in the Seattle market. When we were building the spot I wanted to clearly deliver a brand extension message - most people think of Urbanspoon as a restaurant review and directory site, but fewer consider us a destination for making reservations (currently you can make reservations at more than 200 of Seattle's best restaurants).
Sushi
Changing an old mindset is the primary objective of the commercial, so we used a cliché boy-meets-girl scenario, with a storyline about making real-time reservations on the Urbanspoon mobile app. The spot is classic, and therefore effective, but it never really sat well with me, because, well, it's a cliché and therefore not that clever.
Today, after running "Sushi" for four weeks, we're releasing a new ad called "Twist" which will replace "Sushi" half the time. The primary objective of "Twist" is still to reinforce that brand extension, but by adding an unexpected twist to the cliché story, I'm hoping it is genuinely memorable and therefore more compelling. Watch both and let us know what you think on Facebook.
Twist
P.S. Do you like Vimeo better? Go to the Urbanspoon channel there to watch the commercials.
Source: http://www.urbanspoon.com/blog/79/Urbanspoon-on-your-TV.html
Slow Food Chicago Celebrates Tomatoes with Chicago TomatoFest Potluck
TweetDo you love heirloom tomatoes as much as we do? Show off your heirloom harvest at the Slow Food Chicago TomatoFest Potluck. Saturday, September 24, at the Chicago Honey Co-op! Chicago TomatoFest benefits the preSERVE garden, a partnership between Slow … Continue reading
Monday, July 2, 2012
Celebrate Mother?s Day in Chicago and its Suburbs
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Virgin Atlantic Arrives in Vancouver
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Province Launches Argentine Asado Dinners on Saturday Night
Randy Zweiban at Province.
Province is high on our list of restaurants we'd write more about if there was more to write about. Chef Randy Zweiban is a sincere, dedicated guy who walks the walk on sustainability as much as anybody in town— and makes first-rate Latin fusion food. But he's too sincere to do cheesy things to get attention, too, so we're happy to be able to be able to report on something new, but not cheesy, that he's doing: Argentine Asado dinners on Saturday nights. It's a four-course meal served family-style, beginning at 5:30 p.m. and priced at $40 per person; it starts with shrimp and pork empandas, then a salad with charred tomatoes, olives, market greens, country and ricotta salata, followed by a main course of grilled beef tenderloin, smashed potatoes, squash and market onions and chimmchurri. It concludes with a blueberry and dulce de leche dessert. Call 312-669-9900 for reservations.
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Filed Under: province, randy zweiban
Source: http://chicago.grubstreet.com/2012/06/province_launches_argentine_as.html
Beyond Las Vegas: Cowboys and Aliens Await
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More doctors urged to screen for obesity
Chances are you know your blood pressure. What about your BMI? Body mass index signals if you're overweight, obese or just right considering your height. Some doctors have begun calling it a vital sign, as crucial to monitor as blood pressure. But apparently not enough doctors check: A government panel has renewed a call for every adult to be screened for obesity during checkups, suggesting more...
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Introducing Dineline, your Dining Timeline
Are you serious about food?
As you know, Urbanspoon has always been a great way for you to find your next favorite restaurant. Now, we'll help you remember all of the places you've eaten -- the epicurean adventures, the everyday neighborhood lunches, and even the terrible dives. With the latest release of our popular iPhone application, we're introducing Dineline, your personal dining timeline.
Dineline lets you quickly and easily record your dining history. You can add as much or as little information as you want. You can keep it as simple as noting the time and place. Or you can capture what you ate, take pictures, and leave notes. Your information stays private unless you choose to share it.
Dineline's more than a way to help you remember where you're eating. We'll also compile interesting statistics for you. What's your favorite cuisine? Your most popular restaurant this month? Dineline can show you this and more.
Download (or update) the new app and give it a try after your next meal out.
Read the TechCrunch article about Dineline.
Source: http://www.urbanspoon.com/blog/65/Introducing-Dineline-your-Dining-Timeline.html
Get Social with Chicago Food Blog
The Chicago Food Blog is growing online and we would like you to join us! Our Twitter account is booming with nearly 6,500 followers and growing. If you would like to visit our Twitter account click here > http://twitter.com/chicagofoodblog. To join Twitter click here The Chicago Food Blog is also on Facebook with a Facebook [...]
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Stanley?s Kitchen ? Staying True to the Neighborhood Bar
I dare you to find something on this menu — and especially the specials menu — to where you don’t lick your plate clean. Even though our portions are HUGE the majority of our food gets finished and there is a reason why everyone takes home the rest if their stomachs prove smaller than their [...]
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It?s not the 4th without some pyrotechnics
Unfortunately 4th of July is on a Wednesday this year, making it annoyingly impossible to squeeze a three or four day weekend out of our Independence Day. Looks like it?s a good year to kickback, enjoy the hump day-off and soak in the fireworks. Since nearly every community in the greater DFW area has their [...]
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Sunday, July 1, 2012
Shanghai: Where to Shop in Style
Fancy a browse? We're shining a spotlight on Shanghai's thriving shopping scene to unearth the best boutiques, independent designers and one of a kind finds...
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Sunseekers Thank Queen For Extra Bank Holiday
Almost 20,000 British holidaymakers are taking to the skies this weekend to make the most of the extra bank holiday weekend, with bookings up 15% on this time last year...
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Studs and snubs
You don't think Cub fans are among the harshest critics of their own players? Consider this: Starlin Castro, seemingly buried under a firestorm of criticism all season, was named to the National League All-Star team. And in a stunner, he'll be joined by Bryan LaHair.
Maybe the Cubs have more talent than we think. After all, LaHair was elected to the NL team by his fellow players as the backup first baseman -- beating out Atlanta's Freddie Freeman and Washington's Adam LaRoche, and benefitting from Prince Fielder and Albert Pujols moving to the American League -- and he just lost his job to rookie Anthony Rizzo.
With Rizzo being promoted from Triple-A Iowa, LaHair has become a right fielder.
The White Sox will have three All-Stars, but they had two bad snubs. Paul Konerko, Chris Sale and, surprisingly, Adam Dunn, were named to the team. Catcher A.J. Pierzynski, who arguably has been the best catcher in the league, and right-hander Jake Peavy were not named to the team.
Dunn is among the league leaders with 25 home runs but is batting .213 with 125 strikeouts, which projects to a record 256. Pierzynski is hitting .285 with 14 home runs and 45 RBIs while doing a solid job behind the plate. He was bypassed in favor of Mike Napoli, who was elected by fans, and Joe Mauer and Matt Wieters.
Bad deal for Pierzynski. Peavy should have gone, too.
The San Francisco Giants, Texas Rangers and New York Yankees each will have three starters in the July 10 game at Kansas City's Kauffman Stadium.
Giants catcher Buster Posey, third baseman Pablo Sandoval and outfielder Melky Cabrera were voted as starters for the NL. Also voted to start for the NL, which will be managed by retired St. Louis manager Tony LaRussa, were Cincinnati first baseman Joey Votto, Atlanta second baseman Dan Uggla, St. Louis shortstop Rafael Furcal and outfielder Carlos Beltran and Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Matt Kemp.
The American League team, which will be directed by Texas manager Ron Washington, is led by Rangers third baseman Adrian Beltre, catcher Mike Napoli and Josh Hamilton. The Yankees will have second baseman Robinson Cano, who won last year's home run derby, shortstop Derek Jeter and center fielder Curtis Granderson as starters.
Also in the AL starting lineup are Detroit first baseman Prince Fielder, Boston designated hitter David Ortiz and Blue Jays right fielder Jose Bautista.
While the fans voted for the starters, players, managers and coaches selected the reserves. Other National League reserve position players are St. Louis catcher Yadier Molina, Houston second baseman Jose Altuve, New York Mets third baseman David Wright, Milwaukee outfielder Ryan Braun, Colorado outfielder Carlos Gonzalez and Pittsburgh outfielder Andrew McCutchen, Philadelphia catcher Carlos Ruiz, Washington shortstop Ian Desmond and Cincinnati outfielder Jay Bruce and Miami outfielder Giancarlo Stanton.
NL pitchers are San Francisco's Matt Cain, New York Mets starter R.A. Dickey, St. Louis starter Lance Lynn, Philadelphia starter Cole Hamels, Washington's Gio Gonzalez and Stephen Strasburg, Los Angeles Dodgers starter Clayton Kershaw, Arizona starter Wade Miley. The relievers are Cincinnati's Aroldis Chapman, Pittsburgh's Joel Hanrahan, San Diego's Huston Street, Philadelphia's Jonathan Papelbon and Atlanta's Craig Kimbrel.
Also Named to the AL bench were Baltimore catcher Matt Wieters, Texas second baseman Ian Kinsler, Cleveland shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera, Detroit third baseman Miguel Cabrera, Baltimore outfielder Adam Jones, Los Angeles Angels outfielders Mike Trout and Mark Trumbo, Minnesota catcher Joe Mauer, Texas shortstop Elvis Andrus and Kansas City designated hitter Billy Butler.
The AL pitching staff includes Tampa Bay starter David Price, New York Yankees starter CC Sabathia, Detroit starter Justin Verlander Los Angeles Angels starter Jered Weaver, Texas starter Matt Harrison and Seattle starter Felix Hernandez. Sabathia, who is on the disabled list, will be replaced by Los Angeles Angels starter C.J. Wilson. The relievers are Baltimore's Jim Johnson, Cleveland's Chris Perez, Tampa Bay's Fernando Rodney, Oakland's Ryan Cook and Texas's Joe Nathan.
Contributing: Sports XChange.
Maybe the Cubs have more talent than we think. After all, LaHair was elected to the NL team by his fellow players as the backup first baseman -- beating out Atlanta's Freddie Freeman and Washington's Adam LaRoche, and benefitting from Prince Fielder and Albert Pujols moving to the American League -- and he just lost his job to rookie Anthony Rizzo.
With Rizzo being promoted from Triple-A Iowa, LaHair has become a right fielder.
The White Sox will have three All-Stars, but they had two bad snubs. Paul Konerko, Chris Sale and, surprisingly, Adam Dunn, were named to the team. Catcher A.J. Pierzynski, who arguably has been the best catcher in the league, and right-hander Jake Peavy were not named to the team.
Dunn is among the league leaders with 25 home runs but is batting .213 with 125 strikeouts, which projects to a record 256. Pierzynski is hitting .285 with 14 home runs and 45 RBIs while doing a solid job behind the plate. He was bypassed in favor of Mike Napoli, who was elected by fans, and Joe Mauer and Matt Wieters.
Bad deal for Pierzynski. Peavy should have gone, too.
The San Francisco Giants, Texas Rangers and New York Yankees each will have three starters in the July 10 game at Kansas City's Kauffman Stadium.
Giants catcher Buster Posey, third baseman Pablo Sandoval and outfielder Melky Cabrera were voted as starters for the NL. Also voted to start for the NL, which will be managed by retired St. Louis manager Tony LaRussa, were Cincinnati first baseman Joey Votto, Atlanta second baseman Dan Uggla, St. Louis shortstop Rafael Furcal and outfielder Carlos Beltran and Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Matt Kemp.
The American League team, which will be directed by Texas manager Ron Washington, is led by Rangers third baseman Adrian Beltre, catcher Mike Napoli and Josh Hamilton. The Yankees will have second baseman Robinson Cano, who won last year's home run derby, shortstop Derek Jeter and center fielder Curtis Granderson as starters.
Also in the AL starting lineup are Detroit first baseman Prince Fielder, Boston designated hitter David Ortiz and Blue Jays right fielder Jose Bautista.
While the fans voted for the starters, players, managers and coaches selected the reserves. Other National League reserve position players are St. Louis catcher Yadier Molina, Houston second baseman Jose Altuve, New York Mets third baseman David Wright, Milwaukee outfielder Ryan Braun, Colorado outfielder Carlos Gonzalez and Pittsburgh outfielder Andrew McCutchen, Philadelphia catcher Carlos Ruiz, Washington shortstop Ian Desmond and Cincinnati outfielder Jay Bruce and Miami outfielder Giancarlo Stanton.
NL pitchers are San Francisco's Matt Cain, New York Mets starter R.A. Dickey, St. Louis starter Lance Lynn, Philadelphia starter Cole Hamels, Washington's Gio Gonzalez and Stephen Strasburg, Los Angeles Dodgers starter Clayton Kershaw, Arizona starter Wade Miley. The relievers are Cincinnati's Aroldis Chapman, Pittsburgh's Joel Hanrahan, San Diego's Huston Street, Philadelphia's Jonathan Papelbon and Atlanta's Craig Kimbrel.
Also Named to the AL bench were Baltimore catcher Matt Wieters, Texas second baseman Ian Kinsler, Cleveland shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera, Detroit third baseman Miguel Cabrera, Baltimore outfielder Adam Jones, Los Angeles Angels outfielders Mike Trout and Mark Trumbo, Minnesota catcher Joe Mauer, Texas shortstop Elvis Andrus and Kansas City designated hitter Billy Butler.
The AL pitching staff includes Tampa Bay starter David Price, New York Yankees starter CC Sabathia, Detroit starter Justin Verlander Los Angeles Angels starter Jered Weaver, Texas starter Matt Harrison and Seattle starter Felix Hernandez. Sabathia, who is on the disabled list, will be replaced by Los Angeles Angels starter C.J. Wilson. The relievers are Baltimore's Jim Johnson, Cleveland's Chris Perez, Tampa Bay's Fernando Rodney, Oakland's Ryan Cook and Texas's Joe Nathan.
Contributing: Sports XChange.
Great Beaches In and Around New York City
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Drawing Room Bartender Charles Joly To Join The Aviary
When we shot Key Ingredient with Charles Joly at The Drawing Room, he noted the price of the ingredient that Craig Schoettler at The Aviary had challenged him with— ambergris, more expensive per ounce than gold— and observed bemusedly that The Aviary could afford to play with stuff like that, but he couldn't get the lights behind his bar fixed properly. Well, Joly's mixology budget is about to move into a whole new realm: Grant Achatz and Nick Kokonas announced yesterday that Joly would be Schoettler's replacement at the innovative bar next to Next. Hard to imagine anyone arguing with the choice, because Joly has consistently been an innovator and award-winner as one of the city's top mixologists. He's also run a more traditional, bartender-to-customer bar than The Aviary with its mixologists working like anonymous friars behind a rood screen, and it is possible for Achatzologists to read a subtle change of emphasis in the works in the statement:
Charles will no doubt proudly call himself a bartender while we made the distinction to utilize 'chefs' in the Aviary 'kitchen'. Therein lies the allure of working together.
We would not jump in on the retrospective Schoettler-bashing we're seeing from some quarters (many of whom praised him extravagantly when he held power of life and death over your chances of getting into The Office), especially based on rumors from a comment thread. But if The Aviary has sometimes seemed too futuristic to be as warm and engaging as, say, The Drawing Room, Joly's arrival does suggest that the concept will continue to evolve with its new bartender-in-chief.
The full statement is below.
The Aviary is pleased that Charles Joly will be joining us to direct our beverage program beginning at the end of July.
Charles will no doubt proudly call himself a bartender while we made the distinction to utilize 'chefs' in the Aviary 'kitchen'. Therein lies the allure of working together. Charles is one of the most talented, knowledgeable, and accomplished bartenders in the country. Combining his experience with the Aviary's staff, resources, and culinary focus will allow both Charles and the Aviary to stretch in new, creative directions.
We can't wait to see where this will lead... but we're quite sure it will be fun and delicious.
-- Grant & Nick
And if you've never been to The Drawing Room, meet Joly in this Key Ingredient episode:
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Filed Under: mixologists, charles joly, the aviary
Source: http://chicago.grubstreet.com/2012/06/charles-joly-aviary.html
Polish Italian Spaghetti Recipe
Delicious with polish sausage in place of meatballs. Simply add sliced Lone Wolf polish sausage to your choice of pasta, favorite marinara and top with Parmesan cheese. Share Chicago Food: No related posts. Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.
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And the Bulls select ...
The Bulls like Marquis Teague's potential and quickness in transition.
After using the 29th pick in Thursday's NBA draft on the 6-foot-2 point guard, they like what he eventually might be able to do backing up and possibly playing alongside Derrick Rose.
They also like the fact he will be on his rookie scale contract for five seasons.
With Rose, Carlos Boozer, Luol Deng and Joakim Noah all making $11.3 million or more next season, the Bulls need rotation players with small salaries. Taj Gibson already qualifies. The Bulls hope last year's first-round pick, Jimmy Butler, is ready to take that step next season.
And now comes Teague, one of four Kentucky players drafted in the first round and the younger brother of Hawks point guard Jeff.
Teague tested well athletically at the predraft camp with a 401/2-inch vertical leap and a 3.16 time in the three-quarters court sprint. The Bulls drafted him without working him out at the Berto Center, evidence they were surprised he was available.
"We feel we got a real value in this pick," general manager Gar Forman said. "He's another guy who can break defenses down, get in the paint and make plays for himself and others. He has great speed and quickness and a really, really high ceiling."
Teague, an Indianapolis native, averaged 10 points, 4.8 assists and 2.7 turnovers in helping Kentucky to the NCAA tournament championship as its starting point guard. He is not considered a strong shooter and connected on just 41.2 percent from the field and 32.5 percent from 3-point land.
Forman said defensive concerns were allayed in part by a Thursday phone conversation with Kentucky coach John Calipari, who noted progress in his lone season. Teague's arrival almost surely spells the exit of C.J. Watson, who has a $3.2 million team option for next season.
The Bulls previously explored trading into the lottery, dangling Deng as bait, according to league sources. But talks never grew serious with any lottery teams who could absorb most or all of Deng's $13.365 million salary into salary cap space, and those talks quieted over the last few days.
The Bulls face luxury tax issues this summer with plans to match offers on restricted free agent Omer Asik and thus only were looking to make a deal that could shave significant payroll. Harrison Barnes, whom the Bulls met with at the predraft camp earlier this month, went to the Warriors at seventh. The Warriors were offering only bad contracts in return for a chance to take their lottery pick.
"We like the core group of guys we have," Forman said.
The summer of 2014 appears to be the Bulls' next opportunity for major change. That's when Deng's contract expires and the Bulls almost certainly will use the amnesty provision on Boozer. That will clear $29.5 million off their books.
It's also at this time that the Bulls are expected to sign 2011 draft-day acquisition Nikola Mirotic, who is playing overseas for Real Madrid.
Just 19, Teague is a project who projects into this future plan.
"It's a big step going from colleges to pros," coach Tom Thibodeau said. "The fact he has played in big games helps. The fact he has been around the pro game helps. He has to learn our system and our players. He made very good progress throughout last season. We're expecting him to do the same. His quickness in transition and ability to get in paint is a big plus."
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After using the 29th pick in Thursday's NBA draft on the 6-foot-2 point guard, they like what he eventually might be able to do backing up and possibly playing alongside Derrick Rose.
They also like the fact he will be on his rookie scale contract for five seasons.
With Rose, Carlos Boozer, Luol Deng and Joakim Noah all making $11.3 million or more next season, the Bulls need rotation players with small salaries. Taj Gibson already qualifies. The Bulls hope last year's first-round pick, Jimmy Butler, is ready to take that step next season.
And now comes Teague, one of four Kentucky players drafted in the first round and the younger brother of Hawks point guard Jeff.
Teague tested well athletically at the predraft camp with a 401/2-inch vertical leap and a 3.16 time in the three-quarters court sprint. The Bulls drafted him without working him out at the Berto Center, evidence they were surprised he was available.
"We feel we got a real value in this pick," general manager Gar Forman said. "He's another guy who can break defenses down, get in the paint and make plays for himself and others. He has great speed and quickness and a really, really high ceiling."
Teague, an Indianapolis native, averaged 10 points, 4.8 assists and 2.7 turnovers in helping Kentucky to the NCAA tournament championship as its starting point guard. He is not considered a strong shooter and connected on just 41.2 percent from the field and 32.5 percent from 3-point land.
Forman said defensive concerns were allayed in part by a Thursday phone conversation with Kentucky coach John Calipari, who noted progress in his lone season. Teague's arrival almost surely spells the exit of C.J. Watson, who has a $3.2 million team option for next season.
The Bulls previously explored trading into the lottery, dangling Deng as bait, according to league sources. But talks never grew serious with any lottery teams who could absorb most or all of Deng's $13.365 million salary into salary cap space, and those talks quieted over the last few days.
The Bulls face luxury tax issues this summer with plans to match offers on restricted free agent Omer Asik and thus only were looking to make a deal that could shave significant payroll. Harrison Barnes, whom the Bulls met with at the predraft camp earlier this month, went to the Warriors at seventh. The Warriors were offering only bad contracts in return for a chance to take their lottery pick.
"We like the core group of guys we have," Forman said.
The summer of 2014 appears to be the Bulls' next opportunity for major change. That's when Deng's contract expires and the Bulls almost certainly will use the amnesty provision on Boozer. That will clear $29.5 million off their books.
It's also at this time that the Bulls are expected to sign 2011 draft-day acquisition Nikola Mirotic, who is playing overseas for Real Madrid.
Just 19, Teague is a project who projects into this future plan.
"It's a big step going from colleges to pros," coach Tom Thibodeau said. "The fact he has played in big games helps. The fact he has been around the pro game helps. He has to learn our system and our players. He made very good progress throughout last season. We're expecting him to do the same. His quickness in transition and ability to get in paint is a big plus."
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50% Discounts Off Appetizers and Wine at Shiraz on the Water
Shiraz Lets You Splurge With Their New 50/50 Menu – 50% Discounts Off Appetizers and Wine At Bloomingdale?s Hottest Restaurant Enjoy the luxury and sophistication of a world class restaurant without the five star prices. Hilton Chicago/Indian Lakes Resort?s Shiraz On The Water is offering a menu that features half off select wines and appetizers.� [...]
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