If Susan B. Anthony were alive today, she would no doubt agree that the rights of women have been greatly recognized, but we certainly still have some distance to travel. With the New Year ready to tackle 2009, Ms. Anthony might just also agree that there is nothing shameful in a little luck. So when the proverbial pop culture tables are turned, the “art” of objectification can be quite handsome to say the least.

While it might not be considered politically correct, it certainly stirred things up in 1994 when Lucky Vanous’ Coke ™ commercial hit the tube. Ogled by female office workers, Vanous stripped to the waist and drank a cola. Widely spoofed for a decade, this moment in commercial pop culture history even sparked a national debate about the sexual objectification of men.

So what happens to those “uber fab” trend-setters who take things to a new level and make the familiar seemingly unfamiliar? Television has long been an agent of change and as the debate regarding the worth of the “idiot box” rages and wages on, one can not deny that from wide screen, to split screen it is a powerful tool with a great deal of leverage.

Equally intriguing is the fate of those individuals who made television history, sometimes in the most unexpected ways mainly; one Lucky Vanous. Never meaning to be hailed as the “guy” who gave women commercial “permission” to comment, crave and cajole an undeniably handsome man – Lucky has continued to muscle his way into our hearts with his newest project, pizza and burgers. Proving to a new audience that “beefcake” can be served up with a side order of business savvy and social conscience.

“Quality and service”, not a bad mantra when this guy is “slinging the hash”. Lucky, now a successful entrepreneur Lucky Devils (www.luckydevils-la.com) in Los Angles has launched a war against over-priced comfort food in the name of wholesome “good eats”.

Once the not so secret desire of women everywhere, Vanous still keeps many craving, but this time he is serving it up with a side order of smarts, his shirt on and yes should your desire take you there, a wide array of Coke ™ products.

We’re celebrating the start of 2010 with a special New Years Eve menu:

Dinner & Beer for $20.10

1.  Choose from 7 complete meals including:

So come on in and have a great meal with us. 

LUCKY DEVILS, sinfully good!

We’ve got some great new holiday beers that are sure to add a warm glow to your cheeks and a glint in your eye.  Come in and try one of amazing limited edition brews:

on draft:
St. Bernardus Christmas Ale
Belgian Strong Dark Ale – 10% ABV – Belgium – $8
strong and velvety feel with tastes of caramel, chocolate, cinnamon and treacle. Spicy dancing dark fruits and a whole lot of spirit.

by the bottle:
Delirium Noël
Belgium Strong Dark Ale Pilsener – 10% ABV – 1 pt, 9.4oz – $16.50
brandied fruits of raisins, apricots and prunes. alcohol warmth superbly blended with bready-slightly toasted malt body. best enjoyed slowly, savoring each sip.

Old Rasputin XII
Russian Imperial Stout – 11.2% ABV – 16.9oz – $23.00
North Coast Brewing Co.’s 12th Anniversary stout is aged in oak whiskey barrels that amplifies the espresso/chocolate notes, thick and creamy, they’ve taken stout to new heights
 

These are very limited so come in and enjoy them while they last!