Just an Observation about Middle Eastern Crowds.

The front page had yet another newspaper picture from the Middle East -- And I have a question (I have noticed it on television, too).

Middle Easterners don't have any sense of crowd paranoia. Every group photo I see there are hundreds and sometimes thousands of men (another interesting point, where are the women?) jammed in close to one another. It looks hot, they are sweaty and upset about something. And everybody seems alright with it. Just another day in Tehran.

I wonder sometimes if it's the same people, and if they aren't paid to stand in this one Mosque-surrounded square and act upset when the cameras go on. At the end of the day the director says, "okay guys, that's it for today, see ya tomorrow." Do they go home after the fete', have dinner and watch a little TV? Grab the wife and kids, "See me there, honey? Look at that arm pump."

Imagine being thrown into that crowd. Westerners have a different take on group activity. We need more space around us or something.

Any thoughts?

Fort Worth Italian Restaurants, the winner is:

A post by Regular contributor, Rebecca:
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I would like to give some input on a few Italian restaurants I have visited lately, here goes:

Nona Tata - The food was fresh and good, but not really worth all the hype. In fact, my favorite part of the meal was the meat and cheese plate that we got as an appetizer and the desert. The main course was fine ( pasta with shrimp and scallops), but I was disappointed in the size of the shrimp - they were miniscule and barely made any impact on the dish at all. Also, it is almost too small for comfort. I probably won’t go again soon.

Ruffino's - Absolutely fabulous! I love this place and with half price bottles of wine on Thursday’s, it is truly at the top of the list as far as great food and atmosphere.

La Piazza- Does anyone know when they are ever open?? What’s the deal with them anyway?

Macaroni Grill - Always a good experience. The food is good and as long as you don’t mind waiting on a Friday or Saturday night, you won't be disappointed.

Sardines - I loved going there when they were on Camp Bowie! Somehow they have dropped into the background a bit, but my meal was delicious. I think they overdo it on the garlic (I can’t believe I am saying that) but it is always a good date night.

My favorite and I think the Best of Fort Worth: Ruffino's.

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