Chow Down

Chancie · 06-21-2010, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by June'y

Mothers Bistro I only ever have the Ribeye, garlic mashed and sauteed spinach here.

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Posting On Command While Cranky,
June

Where's that place where we had big drinks?

Chancie · 06-21-2010, 04:06 PM

We had a lot of fun here.

Queerasfck · 06-21-2010, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Chancie

We had a lot of fun here.

Omcheeeeeeeeeeeeez, went to the website and was surprised to read the sauce recipe just like my grandmother used to make!! It's always nice too, when someone calls spagetti sauce "gravy". Reminds me of my roots.
Mangia, indeed your Aunt Suzie knows what's up!

firie · 06-21-2010, 09:56 PM

Really excellent Thai in NYC, East Village: Holy Basil

Sip Sak is some great Turkish food in NYC.

Way overpriced, and horrid service, but my best friend and I used to go here in NYC which is spectacular, because the view overlooks central park at Columbus Circle. You can make it somewhat affordable by sharing appetizers. We go for the Martinis there. Here is an image of the bar, as the lounge is kinda swank and impressive, and then the rest of it is pretty much solid window for looking out onto the park: Stone Rose Lounge.

~~~
And I know this isn't exactly a restaurant, but the Skeff Bar in Galway, Ireland is one of my favorite spots. This bar is incredible (it's actually like three or four) and there is a small restaurant that accompanies it, I believe, but I've never eaten there. Here. Best Guinness ever!

SassyLeo · 06-22-2010, 02:27 PM

Another place I like to go is >Chez Machin<

I found this little gem when I first moved to Portland just randomly wandering around in one of the neat neighborhoods we have, Hawthorne.

The restaurant is quaint and comfy. They decorate in the traditional "French" way...play french music, etc.

What I love about this place is the staff are really kind and always seem really happily mellow. They have great suggestions, are very patient with my weird food ordering ways...And the food is just good. Always good. It never wavers.

They have the best french onion soup I have ever had...so tasty.

They have lots of crepes (which are VERY popular here) but I typically order:
Croque Monsieur-Grilled Emmentaller swiss cheese, Black Forest ham and dijon mustard sandwich topped with melted Emmentaller swiss cheese
and/or
Salade Lyonnaise-Mixed greens tossed in homemade Dijon vinaigrette with bacon, diced tomatoes, homemade croutons and topped with a poached egg.

Sometimes I get the special - Chicken Cordon Bleu or Quiche.

If we are feeling especially decadent, we might get this appetizer: Brie en Croute-Brie cheese baked in savory pastry. Served with roasted garlic and sliced apples, sliced baguette, and local berry compote.

or a crepe for dessert (rarely for me since I don't eat much refind sugar) but if I do, it is often this: La Compote-Cooked apples and cinnamon with caramel sauce.

The prices are VERY reasonable as well. 2 for dinner is usually around $25 depending on what we order.

Queerasfck · 06-22-2010, 02:43 PM

For casual dining in San Diego one of my faves for Mexican food is El Zarape. They don't have a website but they have some awesome reviews on YELP.

They make the best mahi mahi fish tacos and great mole. I like the chicken mole burrito. Their homemade chips are great and they have a nice salsa bar. They have a huge menu written on the wall when you first walk in. They have tons of vegetarian choices too, including soy enchiladas which are really good. All the seafood choices can't be beat, lobster burritos, scallop tacos as well. It's in a cool part of town with lots of good people watching and a fun place to just take a little walk after you chow down.

SuperFemme · 06-22-2010, 02:51 PM

ohhhh.

el zarape.

ohhhhh.

i wish i could eat.

BestButchBoy · 06-22-2010, 05:24 PM

Once, I was in Charleston, SC (I know, I left the north! Wow!), I had an amazing dining experience here and I have subsequently recommended it to some friends who traveled there. It's quite southern (when in Rome, right?), but, gourmet. Rather good. If you are there, or will go there, try this place. You will not be disappointed.

Click on Magnolias

http://www.magnolias-blossom-cypress.com/

Bon appetit!

SassyLeo · 06-21-2010, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chancie

Where's that place where we had big drinks?

I wasn't in town when you visited

But I would guess you went here: La Carreta

Queerasfck · 06-21-2010, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by June

Yes. It was The La Carreta and we had Hurricanes. Two each, if I recall. I also remember looking at you sternly when you thought you might need another one. You did a lot of "Secret Talking" that night.

Yikes! Secret talking sounds like something from that chick flick "the sisterhood of the ya ya traveling pants" or something like that. Hopefully there were no blood oaths, Ellen Bursyn's, or Seances involved. Party on June-y.

Mitmo01 · 06-21-2010, 04:49 PM

mmmmmmm i love Hurricanes that drink sounds good right about now....

Mitmo01 · 06-21-2010, 04:50 PM

this thread is making me honnggrryyyyy

Chancie · 06-21-2010, 04:55 PM

Two drinks tends to be one more than I really need to spill my guts.

SassyLeo · 06-21-2010, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by June

Yes. It was The La Carreta and we had Hurricanes. Two each, if I recall. I also remember looking at you sternly when you thought you might need another one. You did a lot of "Secret Talking" that night.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chancie

Two drinks tends to be one more than I really need to spill my guts.

I miss the "secret talking"

Chancie · 06-21-2010, 05:18 PM

Okay.

If the glasses were cylindrical, that would be

divided by nine cubic feet of Hurricane.

Were you counting the stem?

MrSunshine · 06-21-2010, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by June

Especially when they are a foot tall and 8" in diameter. You do the math.

I'm only in it for the Umbrella and Cherries.

Well that's a relief! If you were in for the foot long and 8" of girth we would have many questions for you.

06-22-2010, 02:27 PM	#5
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firie Timed Out How Do You Identify?: . Relationship Status: . Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: . Posts: 204 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 191 Thanked 469 Times in 128 Posts Rep Power: 0	Really excellent Thai in NYC, East Village: Holy Basil Sip Sak is some great Turkish food in NYC. Way overpriced, and horrid service, but my best friend and I used to go here in NYC which is spectacular, because the view overlooks central park at Columbus Circle. You can make it somewhat affordable by sharing appetizers. We go for the Martinis there. Here is an image of the bar, as the lounge is kinda swank and impressive, and then the rest of it is pretty much solid window for looking out onto the park: Stone Rose Lounge. ~~~ And I know this isn't exactly a restaurant, but the Skeff Bar in Galway, Ireland is one of my favorite spots. This bar is incredible (it's actually like three or four) and there is a small restaurant that accompanies it, I believe, but I've never eaten there. Here. Best Guinness ever!

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