Thermometer rising
To the editor, I think it’s lame that the Spring Garden library shuts down in the heat. For all the taxpayers’ late fees, copy fees or other revenue it collects, the library should at least be able to buy some window-mounted air-conditioners at a yard sale. Better yet, it could install central air conditioning. (Even…
Naff graf?
Dear Lezlie Lowe, Regarding your column “A higher scrawling,” July 12, 2007, you just don’t get it, do you? You want better art? Look harder. Most of us writers work hard to make a name. Don’t even try and associate us with these “can’t-be-bothered taggers,” who just tag shit with no style and that’s it.…
Black talk
To the editor, I was quite appalled to read Josh Visser’s article of June 9, 2007, in the Chronicle-Herald reporting that Cpl. Craig Marshall Smith, a retired RCMP officer, was in effect censored by the Nova Scotia Department of Education and forced to remove the word “nigger” from his autobiographical history of the RCMP, when…
Avatar at it
They’ve updated The Simpsons avatar creator that was all the rage a few weeks ago. Now nerds like us can pick out their glasses (sort of), so Moon doesn’t have to Photoshop them on, and they also let you download it instead of taking a screenshot. You can also upload your face and have it…
McKiel’s date with the reel
A chance MySpace message to Halifax’s Jon McKiel led to a deal with California-based label Wednesday Records and a recording date at Boston’s famed Fort Apache studios. “They were really into some demos I did in Calgary with The Cape May,” explains McKiel. “We started emailing back and forth about music and once they found…
Think ink
Harbouring a secret yen for an elaborate tattoo? Oceanic Art in Dartmouth wants to help fulfill that desire. The store, which opened July 1 at 121 Portland Street, is a custom tattoo shop, and all the body art produced inside is the work of one artist— owner Scott Forbes. “My idea of a tattoo is…
On Ice
The National Screen Institute in Winnipeg funds a number of film and television projects and initiatives for Canadian artists every year, including an annual amateur short-film contest, the Drama Prize for a 13-minute dramatic short and a program for first features. It also runs Totally Television, “designed to help writer/producer teams fine-tune their TV series…
Best Shawarma
European Food Shop, 5246 Blowers Street, 420-1010 / 428-3663 1st runner-up: Venus Pizza, 1558 Barrington Street, 425-8882 2nd runner-up: Pyramid Cafe, 2196 Windsor Street, 422-1768
Best Diner
Ardmore Tea Room, 6499 Quinpool Road, 423-7523 1st runner-up: Armview Restaurant & Lounge, 7156 Chebucto Road, 455-4395 2nd runner-up: The Chickenburger, 1531 Bedford Highway, 835-6565
Best Martini
The Fireside, 1500 Brunswick Street, 423-5995 1st runner-up: The Bitter End, 1572 Argyle Street, 425-3039, bitterend.ca 2nd runner-up: Onyx, 5680 Spring Garden Road, 428-5680
Best New Restaurant
Mezza, 6386 Quinpool Road, 444-3914, mezzarestaurant.com When Tony Nahas found the location for Mezza, in a former Chinese restaurant on busy Quinpool Road, he knew it was perfect. “We wanted something central,” Nahas says. “People kept talking about parking, but it’s not about parking, people are going to come here for the food. You want…
The new Kit
While you read, listen to a few tracks by The First Aid Kit off their new EP Rocket Summer. The First Aid Kit should be careful on the small stage at Gus’ Pub. There’s little room to stand among the band’s guitars, piano, bells, synthesizers, pedals and drums. One false move could put out an…
Best Steak
The Keg, 1712 Market Street, 425-8355 1st runner-up: Jon Alan’s Luxx, 5523 Spring Garden Road, 405-4060 2nd runner-up: Ryan Duffy’s Steak & Seafood, 5640 Spring Garden Road, 421-1116
Best Fine Dining
Seven Wine Bar & Restaurant Wine is a complicated beast. And for those who don’t know their Valpolicella from their Pino Gris, or want a new experience in wine tasting, your choice for this year’s Best Fine Dining employs three sommeliers, including Seven’s co-owner Costas Elles. “We really try and make wine fun,” says Tom…
Best Microbrewery
Propeller Brewery, 2015 Gottingen Street, 422-7767 1st runner-up: Rogues Roost, 5435 Spring Garden Road, 492-BEER 2nd runner-up: Garrison Brewing Company, 1149 Marginal Road, 453-5343
Best Restaurant
Jane’s on the Common, 2394 Robie Street, 431-5683, janesonthecommon.com 1st runner-up: The Wooden Monkey, 1685 Argyle Street, 444-3844 2nd runner-up: Chives Canadian Bistro, 1537 Barrington Street, 420-9626
Hairspray
The Civil Rights movement is felt with young vitality in Hairspray. A movie version of a Broadway musical based on John Waters’ 1988 movie sounds uninspired. But the broad reach of Adam Shankman’s version brings Waters’ kitsch into a euphoric, populist gesture in the High School Musical era. It’s a great teen movie. For Baltimore…
Best Veggie Burger
Darrell’s 5576 Fenwick Street, 492-2344, darrellsrestaurants.com 1st runner-up: The Wooden Monkey, 1685 Argyle Street, 444-3844 2nd runner-up: Dio Mio Gelato Desserts Cafe, 5670 Spring Garden Road, 492-3467
Best Late-night Food
Freeman’s Little New York, 6092 Quinpool Road, 429-0241 1st runner-up: The Candy Apple, 1726 Grafton Street, 425-0500 2nd runner-up: Economy Shoe Shop, 1663 Argyle Street, 423-7463, economyshoeshop.ca
Best Milkshake
The Chickenburger, 1531 Bedford Highway, 835-6565 1st runner-up: Ardmore Tea Room, 6499 Quinpool Road, 423-7523 2nd runner-up: Freak Lunchbox, 1723 Barrington Street, 420-9151, freaklunchbox.com
Best Burger
Darrell’s, 5576 Fenwick Street, 492-2344, darrellsrestaurants.com 1st runner-up: The Chickenburger, 1531 Bedford Highway, 835-6565 2nd runner-up: Henry House, 1222 Barrington Street, 423-5660
FREE WILL ASTROLOGY
You can conquer those monkey bars, Cancer, says Rob Brezsny.
Best Wings
Your Father’s Moustache, 5686 Spring Garden Road, 423-6766, yourfathersmoustache.ca 1st runner-up: Oasis Pub & Eatery, 5675 Spring Garden Road, 422-2227 2nd runner-up: Peel Pub, 5650 Spring Garden Road, 425-5855
Best Patio
Your Father’s Moustache, 5686 Spring Garden Road, 423-6766, yourfathersmoustache.ca 1st runner-up: Argyle Bar & Grill, 1575 Argyle Street, 492-8844, theargyle.ca 2nd runner-up: Economy Shoe Shop, 1663 Argyle Street, 423-7463, economyshoeshop.ca
Best Smoothie
Juice eh!, Halifax Shopping Centre, 444-4200 1st runner-up: Booster Juice, Bishop’s Landing, 422-4320 2nd runner-up: Pete’s Frootique, 1515 Dresden Row, 425-5700, petesfrootique.com
Best Chowder
Salty’s, 1869 Upper Water Street, 423-6818 1st runner-up: jane’s on the common, 2394 Robie Street, 431-5683 2nd runner-up: The Five Fishermen, 1740 Argyle Street, 422-4421
SAVAGE LOVE
Dan Savage reveals he hasn’t quite heard it all—yet.
Best Chinese Restaurant
The Great Wall, 1649 Bedford Row, 422-6153 1st runner-up: Jean’s Chinese Restaurant, 5972 Spring Garden Road, jeansrestaurant.ca 2nd runner-up: Fan’s Chinese Restaurant, 451 Windmill Road, 469-9165
Best Pub Food
The Old Triangle Ale House, 5163 Prince Street, 492-4900, oldtriangle.com 1st runner-up: Henry House, 1222 Barrington Street, 423-5660 2nd runner-up: Your Father’s Moustache, 5686 Spring Garden Road, 423-6766, yourfathersmoustache.ca
Best Tea
Queen of Cups, 44 Ochterloney Street, 463-1983, queenofcups.ca 1st runner-up: Just Us! Coffee Roasters, 1678 Barrington Street, 422-5651 2nd runner-up: Carlitos Cafe, 6220 Quinpool Road, 444-7555
Best Cinnamon Roll
Mary’s Bread Basket The Brewery Market, 1496 Lower Water Street 423-2974 “I’m thrilled,” says Mary Mohammed when she hears that Mary’s Bread Basket is to be inducted into The Coast’s Best of Food Hall of Fame. “I never thought it would come this far.” “It” is the business that she founded in 1983 at the…
High times
As soon as he saw Bob Mann’s name flash on the call display, Harry Williamson knew why his old friend was calling. Williamson had already heard the news on the radio. Queen Elizabeth High, the venerable, rambling red-brick-and-mortar schoolhouse on the south edge of the Halifax Common that, over the course of a 65-year history…
Best Dim Sum
The Great Wall, 1649 Bedford Row, 422-6153 1st runner-up: China Classic, 6311 Quinpool Road, 429-2828 2nd runner-up: Zen Chinese Cuisine, 287 Lacewood Drive, 457-6868
Best Food Truck
Bud the Spud, Spring Garden Road at Brunswick Street 1st runner-up: The Dawgfather, Dal SUB, University at LeMarchant 2nd runner-up: The Halifax Hot Dog Co.
Best Wine List
Seven Wine Bar, 1579 Grafton Street, 444-4777, sevenwinebar.com 1st runner-up: Onyx, 5680 Spring Garden Road, 428-5680 2nd runner-up: Saege Bistro, 5883 Spring Garden Road, 429-1882, saege.ca
Best Club Sandwich
Your Father’s Moustache, 5686 Spring Garden Road, 423-6766, yourfathersmoustache.ca 1st runner-up: Mediterraneo, 1571 Barrington Street, 423-4403 2nd runner-up: Armview Restaurant & Lounge, 7156 Chebucto Road, 455-4395
TV’s two-minute warning
Wasn’t it Marshall McLuhan who called commercials the best thing on TV? Obviously, he never saw that hideous chocolate cake ad showing Marie Antoinette being carted to the guillotine. She thrusts out a gloved hand and snatches a slice from among the throng of jeering peasants lining her route. As she climbs the gory steps…
Best Greek Restaurant
Opa! Greek Taverna, 1565 Argyle Street, 492-7999, opataverna.com 1st runner-up: Athens Restaurant, 6303 Quinpool Road, 422-1595 2nd runner-up: Greek Village Restaurant, 6253 Quinpool Road, 405-3750
Best Restaurant Outside The Downtown Core
Mexico Lindo, 3635 Dutch Village Road, 445-0996 1st runner-up: Queen of Cups, 44 Ochterloney Street, 463-1983, queenofcups.ca 2nd runner-up: Vines Pasta Grill, 4 Panavista Drive, 434-4114, vinespastagrill.com
Best Bakery
Julien’s Pastry Shop, 5517 Young Street, 455-9717, juliens.ca 1st runner-up: Mary’s Bread Basket, The Brewery Market, 1496 Lower Water Street, 423-2974 2nd runner-up: Gingerbread Haus, 1138 Queen Street, 425-4333
Best Desserts
StöneHäven Dining Experience, 5244 Blowers Street, 423-5565 1st runner-up: jane’s on the common, 2394 Robie Street, 431-5683 2nd runner-up: il Mercato Ristorante, 5560 Spring Garden Road, 422-2866
Best International Cuisine
Baan Thai, 1569 Dresden Row, 446-4301 1st runner-up: Talay Thai, 1261 Barrington Street, 404-3700 2nd runner-up: Taj Mahal, 5175 South Street, 492-8251
Best Seafood
the Five Fishermen, 1740 Argyle Street, 422-4421, fivefishermen.com 1st runner-up: McKelvie’s, 1680 Lower Water, 421-6161 2nd runner-up: Salty’s, 1869 Upper Water, 423-6818
Best Grocery Store
Atlantic Superstore, 1145 Barrington Street, 492-3240 1st runner-up: Atlantic Superstore, 3601 Joseph Howe Drive, 453-1080 2nd runner-up: Pete’s Frootique, 1515 Dresden Row, 425-5700, petesfrootique.com
Best Donair
King of Donair, 1580 Grafton Street, 422-0000 1st runner-up: Tony’s Pizza, 2390 Robie Street, 422-4833 2nd runner-up: Robert’s Pizza and Donair, 364 Windmill Road, 463-8444
Winning ways
Editor’s note: With their latest wins for Best Falafel and Best Cinnamon Bun in 2007, Ray’s Falafel and Mary’s Break Basket become the first Best of Food winners elevated to the Best of Halifax Hall of Fame. Best Falafel: Ray’s Falafel Today—July 26th—should be one of the proudest days of Raymond Khattar’s career. But stepping…
Best Italian Restaurant
il Mercato Ristorante, 5560 Spring Garden Road, 422-2866 1st runner-up: da Maurizio, 1496 Lower Water Street, 423-0859 2nd runner-up: Piccolo Mondo, 1580 Argyle Street, 429-0080
Best Take-out Lunch
G. Abato & Sons Italian Market, 6061 Young Street, 455-6124, italianmarket.ca 1st runner-up: Italian Gourmet, 5431 Doyle Street, 423-7880 2nd runner-up: Tarek’s Cafe, 3045 Robie, 454-8723
Best Natural Food
Planet Organic, 6485 Quinpool Road, 425-7400 1st runner-up: Heartwood Bakery and Cafe, 6250 Quinpool Road, 425-2808 2nd runner-up: Home Grown Organic Foods, 6188 Allan Street, 492-1412, hgof.ns.ca
Best Falafel
Ray’s Falafel Scotia Square, 2000 Barrington Street 492-0233 Today—July 26th—should be one of the proudest days of Raymond Khattar’s career. But stepping into work at 7am, the first thing Ray sees is his son. For almost five years, the framed photograph of the handsome young man with the wide smile and coyly cocked chin has…
2007 Best of Food Readers’ Survey Results
This year, The Coast celebrates the sixth year of our Best of Food readers’ survey, giving props to Metro Halifax’s finest people, restaurants, bars and shops. Best ChefDennis Johnston (Fid)1569 Dresden Row, 422-91621st runner-up: Craig Flinn (Chives), 1537 Barrington Street, 420-96262nd runner-up: Ray Bear (Gio), 1725 Market Street, 425-1987, www.giohalifax.com Best New RestaurantMezza6386 Quinpool Road,…
For true?
There’s been talk of a Simpsons movie for almost as long as people have been saying The Simpsons has lost it. In the early ’90s, when the show was beginning its remarkable ascent, Matt Groening would only say “maybe.” In 1995, talking to a radio station, writer-producer David Mirkin offered a definitive reason why not:…
Best Middle Eastern / Persian Restaurant
Tarek’s Cafe, 3045 Robie Street, 454-8723 1st runner-up: Tarboosh Lebanese Cuisine, 5566 Fenwick Street, 405-4000 2nd runner-up: Mezza, 6386 Quinpool Road, 444-3914, mezzarestaurant.com
Best Vegetarian-friendly Restaurant
The Wooden Monkey, 1685 Argyle Street, 444-3844, thewoodenmonkey.ca 1st runner-up: Satisfaction Feast, 1581 Grafton Street, 422-3540 2nd runner-up: Heartwood Bakery and Cafe, 6250 Quinpool Road, 425-2808
Best Liquor / Wine Store
Bishop’s Cellar, 1477 Lower Water Street, 490-2675 1st runner-up: Port of Wines, 5431 Doyle Street, 422-0580 2nd runner-up: Premier Wine & Spirits, 1535 Dresden Row, 435-6945, premierwineandspirits.ca
Best Fish & Chips
Fries & Co., 2603 Connolly Street, 455-5250 1st runner-up: John’s Lunch, 352 Pleasant Street, 469-3074 2nd runner-up: Willman’s Fried Foods, 5644 Kane Street, 454-0929
Meal ticket
SHHH…BEST-KEPT SECRET Former Bish chef Mark Giffin makes waves at the airy Coastal (2731 Robie, 405-4022), delivering stellar bistro-style breakfasts at diner prices: Don’t miss the fantastic huevos rancheros with fresh guacamole and salsa. In a city which honours crisply battered white fish, Phil’s Seafood (6285 Quinpool, 431-3474) knows how to please, and the only…
Best Sushi Restaurant
Hamachi House, 5190 Morris Street, 425-7711, hamachihouse.com 1st runner-up: Dharma Sushi, 1576 Argyle Street, 425-7785 2nd runner-up: Minato Sushi Japanese Restaurant, 1520 Queen Street, 420-0331
Best Brew Pub
Rogues Roost, 5435 Spring Garden Road, 492-BEER 1st runner-up: Henry House, 1222 Barrington Street, 423-5660 2nd runner-up: The Granite Brewery, 1662 Barrington Street, 422-4954
Best Bartender
Heidi Walsh (Reflections Cabaret), 5184 Sackville Street, 422-2957 1st runner-up: Josh Burbidge (Rogi Orazio), 5537 Young Street, 454-9991 2nd runner-up: Gina Morrison (Tom’s, Tribeca), 5428 Doyle Street, 423-8667; 1588 Granville Street, 492-4036
Best Fries
Bud the Spud, Spring Garden at Brunswick 1st runner-up: Fries & Co., 2603 Connolly Street, 455-5250 2nd runner-up: Quincy’s On Quinpool, 6273 Quinpool Road, 422-4414, quincys.ca
Serve them right
A restaurant-service job can be a harsh mistress: long hours spent on aching feet, difficult customers, working late at night and on weekends, temperamental chefs and rarely such frills as medical and dental benefits. It’s a tough way to make a living, yet among the students working part-time through school, the wannabe actors/singers/writers and the…
Best Appetizer
Economy Shoe Shop,1663 Argyle Street, 423-7463, economyshoeshop.ca 1st runner-up: Mosaic Social Dining Lounge, 1584 Argyle Street, 405-4700, mosaicsocialdining.com 2nd runner-up: The Fireside, 1500 Brunswick Street, 423-5995
Best Beer Selection
Maxwell’s Plum, 1600 Grafton Street, 423-5090 1st runner-up: Old Triangle Irish Ale House, 5136 Prince Street, 492-4900, oldtriangle.com 2nd runner-up: Rogues Roost, 5435 Spring Garden Road, 492-BEER
Best Bartender
Heidi Walsh (Reflections Cabaret), 5184 Sackville Street, 422-2957 1st runner-up: Josh Burbidge (Rogi Orazio), 5537 Young Street, 454-9991 2nd runner-up: Gina Morrison (Tom’s, Tribeca), 5428 Doyle Street, 423-8667; 1588 Granville Street, 492-4036
Best Ice Cream / Gelato / Frozen Yogurt
Dio Mio Gelato Desserts Cafe, 5670 Spring Garden Road, 492-3467 1st runner-up: Cows, Historic Properties, 422-9336 2nd runner-up: Botticelli’s, 1447 Lower Water Street, 425-7466
Fish tanking
One of the great joys of living in Nova Scotia is sampling the endless supply of fresh seafood, fresh from the wharf to the table. Right? Well, maybe not. It turns out a lot of what’s sold at local supermarkets and restaurants is caught or farmed far away and shipped here frozen. Some of it…
Best Pizza Pie
Salvatore’s Pizzaiolo Trattoria, 5541 Young Street, 455-1133 1st runner-up: Tomasino’s Cellar Ristorante, 5173 South Street, 425-7111 2nd runner-up: Nick ’N Willy’s, 6169 Quinpool Road, nicknwillyspizza.com
Best Breakfast
Ardmore Tea Room, 6499 Quinpool Road, 423-7523 1st runner-up: Cora’s Breakfast and Lunch, 1535 Dresden Row, 490-2672 2nd runner-up: Armview Restaurant & Lounge, 7156 Chebucto Road, 455-4395
Best Caesar
The Bitter End, 1572 Argyle Street, 425-3039, bitterend.ca 1st runner-up: Tom’s Little Havana, 5428 Doyle Street, 423-8667 2nd runner-up: Your Father’s Moustache, 5686 Spring Garden Road, 423-6766, yourfathersmoustache.ca
Best Catering Company
Scanway, 6088 Quinpool Road, 425-6806 1st runner-up: Certainly Cinnamon, 1673 Barrington Street, 423-2466 2nd runner-up: Chives Canadian Bistro, 1537 Barrington Street, 420-9626
Best Mussels
The Five Fishermen, 1740 Argyle Street, 422-4421 1st runner-up: Economy Shoe Shop, 1663 Argyle Street, 423-7463, economyshoeshop.ca 2nd runner-up: StöneHäven Dining Experience, 5244 Blowers Street, 423-5565
Best Pizza Slice
Sicilian Pizza, 5245 Blowers Street, 423-5555 1st runner-up: Salvatore’s Pizzaiolo Trattoria, 5541 Young Street, 455-1133 2nd runner-up: King of Donairs, 1580 Grafton Street, 422-0000
Best Brunch
jane’s on the common, 2394 Robie Street, 431-5683 1st runner-up: Your Father’s Moustache, 5686 Spring Garden Road, 423-6766, yourfathersmoustache.ca 2nd runner-up: Deco, 5518 Spring Garden Road, 423-9795
Best Coffee (Fancy)
Carlitos Cafe, 6220 Quinpool Road, 444-7555 1st runner-up: The Bean Sprout Cafe, 480 Parkland Drive, 404-3771 2nd runner-up: Wired Monk, 5147 Morris Street, 422-2219, wiredmonk.com
Best Coffee Slinger
Annette Mumford (Carlitos Cafe), 6220 Quinpool Road, 444-7555 1st runner-up: Colin Keshen (Bean Sprout Cafe), 480 Parkland Drive, 404-3771 2nd runner-up: Nicole Weagle (Sam’s Macchiato), 1535 Dresden Row, 406-2900
Best Nachos
Economy Shoe Shop, 1663 Argyle Street, 423-7463, economyshoeshop.ca 1st runner-up: Mexicali Rosa’s, 5680 Spring Garden Road, 422-7672 2nd runner-up: Your Father’s Moustache, 5686 Spring Garden Road, 423-6766, yourfathersmoustache.ca
Best Sandwich (Cold)
G. Abato & Sons Italian Market, 6061 Young Street, 455-6124 1st runner-up: Italian Gourmet, 5431 Doyle Street, 423-7880 2nd runner-up: Bob & Lori’s Food Emporium, 2179 Gottingen Street, 422-3150
Best Cafe
Just Us! Coffee Roasters,1678 Barrington Street, 422-5651, justuscoffee.com 1st runner-up: The Bean Sprout Cafe, 480 Parkland Drive, 404-3771 2nd runner-up: Carlitos Cafe, 6220 Quinpool Road, 444-7555
Best Coffee (Regular)
Just Us! Coffee Roasters, 1678 Barrington Street, 422-5651 1st runner-up: Java Blend Coffee Roasters, 6027 North Street, 423-6944, javablendcoffee.com 2nd runner-up: Carlitos Cafe, 6220 Quinpool Road, 444-7555
Best Server
Mark Royle (jane’s on the common) It won’t be a big surprise to anyone who eats out that you’ll find the best servers at the best restaurants. Your choice for this year’s Best Server, Mark Royle, has worked at jane’s on the common—this year’s Best Restaurant—since it opened four years ago. Part of what gives…
Best Pasta
il Mercato Ristorante, 5560 Spring Garden Road, 422-2866 1st runner-up: Vines Pasta Grill, 4 Panavista Drive, 434-4114, vinespastagrill.com 2nd runner-up: Vinnie’s Pasta Bar, 5361 Inglis Street, 425-4435
Best Sandwich (Grilled)
The Bean Sprout Cafe, 480 Parkland Drive, 404-3771 1st runner-up: G. Abato & Sons Italian Market, 6061 Young Street, 455-6124 2nd runner-up: Queen of Cups, 44 Ochterloney Street, 463-1983, queenofcups.ca
Best Decor
Economy Shoe Shop, 1663 Argyle Street, 423-7463, economyshoeshop.ca 1st runner-up: jane’s on the common, 2394 Robie Street, 431-5683 2nd runner-up: Onyx, 5680 Spring Garden Road, 428-5680
Best Happy Hour
The Split Crow, 1855 Granville Street, 422-4366, splitcrow.com 1st runner-up: Peddler’s Pub, Granville Mall, 423-5033, peddlerspub.com 2nd runner-up: The Dome, 1741 Argyle Street, 422-6907
Best Chef
Dennis Johnston (Fid), 1569 Dresden Row, 422-9162 1st runner-up: Craig Flinn (Chives), 1537 Barrington Street, 420-9626 2nd runner-up: Ray Bear (Gio), 1725 Market Street, 425-1987, giohalifax.com
Pleased to delete you
Do you record your phone calls, archiving them by dropping the tapes into a shoebox on your desk? Like that one to your mum from last Sunday, when all she did was complain about her boss and your only response was, “That su-ucks.” Did you? No. Of course not. But if it was an email…
