FTC Compliance Disclosure: Some Newcastle rep wanted to give us free beer to drink during the Superbowl. In turn we decided to write this post about the free beer, which came in wee Newcastle kegs. They even sent a couple of wee Newcastle pub towels our way. Why not enjoy a pub-style pint of America’s No.1 imported ale fresh off the tap of a Newcastle DraughtKeg today. The five-liter mini-keg serves up to 10 pints of Newcastle Brown Ale, offering a perfect pour and incredible smoothness.

It’s sleek, portable, recyclable and perfect for any Super Bowl party but you can only find it in select cities including Los Angeles. Check it out at local grocery stores like Albertson’s for $22.99. Below, verbatim txtscript from the inboxes of your very own Losanjealous Editorial staff, pre-Superbowl…

From: Losanjealous Ryan
To: Victor, Ron
Sent: Wed, February 3, 2010 9:02:16 AM
Subject: Superbowl

Any plans? Any desire to get together?
We have 20 pints of Newcastle Brown to plow through among other things, lest you forget. Recommend chill at least 10 hours prior to serving.

From: Ron
Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2010 23:00:05 -0800
To: Ryan, Victor

I’m watching at my place and you guys are more than welcome to join.
Newcastle will be a must and it is definitely going to chill at least 10 hours prior to serving.

From: Ryan
Date: Thu, Feb 4, 2010 at 8:24 AM
To: Ron, Victor

That’s what I like to hear. I’m there.
Victor, no interest in the game or you have plans in Vegas during that time?

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Novel Cafe on Ocean Park: Under $10 AND a great cafe office.

I have seen many Novel Cafes around town. The one I’m talking about is on Ocean Park in Santa Monica. It’s a splendid place to get work done for many reasons:

• you can get a nice meal for under $10
• the staff takes care of you, and doesn’t give you a hard time if you stay there a while
• there are outlets every few feet.
• There is a cushioned banquette so your bum doesn’t get sore.
• Outside seating means regular lunch people still have a place to sit.
• Wifi signal is very good.
• Cooking smells stay in the kitchen.
• The food is good.
• Loads of free parking!

Food
Enjoy tasty breakfast and lunch at the Novel Cafe. They have the usual breakfast fare, and it’s all quite satisfying. While the menu may sound middle-of-the-road, believe me, you are in for a rollercoaster, because the preparation varies from day to day – in a good way. I love this. I love it because it means that they are making it fresh. If stuff tastes the same every time you go out, it might be because it’s from a can. Now, if you’re paying $5 or more for someone else to open a can for you, you are a chump. Or it might mean that you are frequenting a place owned by a corporation. How good does that feel? Not very good. It reminds one of hog farms, and feed lots. Yuk.

If the food is variable, it may also mean the cook is emotional; but an emotional cook is the spice of life.

I always get the Novel Rancheros. Last week the Novel Rancheros was darned spicy. Today it was mild. I feel very close to the cook.

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