RJ Boland’s
http://www.rjbolands.com/
Chilean sea bass and filet mignon half price for $13.48 on Thursday’s (so is everything else on the menu), personal HD TVs, chocolate chip ice cream sandwiches, what’s not to like
RJ Boland’s is an interesting combination of a gastropub and sports bar located downtown next to the Winking Lizard. The first thing Lowell and I noticed were the flat screens adorning every wall, with personal flat screens tucked into each booth. Soon, we were watching Sportscenter commentary on the Super Bowl from the comfort of our booth while other TVs discussed the Super Bowl (an important event for a sports bar) or headline news.
The waiter showed up promptly and mentioned that all entrees were half off on Thursdays. I asked, “Even the Chilean sea bass?” He nodded a cool yes. “Alcohol,” I pressed forward, but predictably was denied. That didn’t stop me from getting a Newcastle on tap.
Not that we are cheap spenders, but since the entire food menu was half off, today we decided to dine like kings for lunch. Both of us started off with the New England clam chowder. If you are a fan of bacon (and who isn’t if you can eat it), this is some of the best tasting chowder you find. It’s overflowing with bacon and clams. Next we split an appetizer of 12 wings in sweet Thai chili; there are 8 other flavors you can choose from. While not as spicy as I would normally like, the wings were meaty and tender.
After the waiter brought out the sea bass and filet, Lowell and I mused on how we were getting to enjoy a top notch dinner for lunch. The Chilean sea bass while a little on the small side oozed of buttery omega-3 fatty acid goodness and the mushroom risotto accompanying it was equally sumptuous. Lowell’s filet was excellent, though the gorgonzola was a little overpowering.
After enjoying these gastronomic delights, we capped off the meal with chocolate chip sliders, tasty cookies encasing a nice helping of vanilla ice cream. The half price menu will continue on Thursday’s until St. Patrick’s Day, so get out and enjoy this great pub. Definitely, one the best bang for the bucks ever.
Dr. Tarbox
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
PRK Post-op Day 7- a summation of all the important points: asymmetry, tissue and moisture
Day 7
Ode to not having the big eye, small eye effect anymore. For the last 4 months, since I had PRK on my left eye, I’ve walked around with an even more than usual asymmetrical face. Now, at least my eyes are almost the same size again through lenses.
I had one more episode of very sharp pain and eye watering late in the night on Day 2 (early morning Day 3) that seemed to last for half an hour despite artificial tears. Probably my eye mocking me for thinking the pain was over. I also experienced hyperesthesia where all of my sensory fibers seemed to be in overdrive. My whole body seemed to itch all over, so I put on lotion. No valium here. I presume it was due to the last of my new nerve fibers grasping at my contact lens or maybe my eye was drying out. I felt much better upon waking up though my eye still felt like there was sand in it most of the time and my nose would run frequently. Good tissue like Puffs Plus is quite helpful. By 72 hours, most of the eye irritation and light sensitivity appeared to be gone. Sleeping without goggles was also a great improvement; I guess they just don’t fit my face.
I went to my one week follow-up today. The vision check went well and the dang contact is finally out of my eye. It served a great purpose, but for some reason I feel like my eye is finally able to breath again. One downside is I went from 20/25 vision to haziness. A slight setback related to a bunch of healing cells being removed with the lens that will hopefully correct again in the next few days. Now if my vision can stabilize quicker than in 3 weeks. Work will be sort of difficult if I can only see a computer screen well every few hours. I haven’t had too much shadow effect, double vision (of which I still have no idea why this occurs) or night halos which some people will experience. Lastly, don’t underestimate the importance of moisturizing eye drops. This is sort of similar to the effect Vaseline has on a cut, just don’t macerate the wound and it will heal quicker. I bid you adieu till hopefully three more weeks.
Ode to not having the big eye, small eye effect anymore. For the last 4 months, since I had PRK on my left eye, I’ve walked around with an even more than usual asymmetrical face. Now, at least my eyes are almost the same size again through lenses.
I had one more episode of very sharp pain and eye watering late in the night on Day 2 (early morning Day 3) that seemed to last for half an hour despite artificial tears. Probably my eye mocking me for thinking the pain was over. I also experienced hyperesthesia where all of my sensory fibers seemed to be in overdrive. My whole body seemed to itch all over, so I put on lotion. No valium here. I presume it was due to the last of my new nerve fibers grasping at my contact lens or maybe my eye was drying out. I felt much better upon waking up though my eye still felt like there was sand in it most of the time and my nose would run frequently. Good tissue like Puffs Plus is quite helpful. By 72 hours, most of the eye irritation and light sensitivity appeared to be gone. Sleeping without goggles was also a great improvement; I guess they just don’t fit my face.
I went to my one week follow-up today. The vision check went well and the dang contact is finally out of my eye. It served a great purpose, but for some reason I feel like my eye is finally able to breath again. One downside is I went from 20/25 vision to haziness. A slight setback related to a bunch of healing cells being removed with the lens that will hopefully correct again in the next few days. Now if my vision can stabilize quicker than in 3 weeks. Work will be sort of difficult if I can only see a computer screen well every few hours. I haven’t had too much shadow effect, double vision (of which I still have no idea why this occurs) or night halos which some people will experience. Lastly, don’t underestimate the importance of moisturizing eye drops. This is sort of similar to the effect Vaseline has on a cut, just don’t macerate the wound and it will heal quicker. I bid you adieu till hopefully three more weeks.
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