Chow Down

Gemme · 06-23-2010, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theoddz

That was a fun time, indeed, here in Vegas at Cafe Ba Ba Reeba and getting to spend time with you, Kat, Waldo, LCS, and "The Gang".

That was the first time I'd been to Cafe Ba Ba Reeba, or anyplace like it. I thoroughly enjoyed it, too, and the food there was absolutely wonderful.

I didn't know I'd like that kind of food as much as I do!!

When you guys come back....and I know you will, one of these days, I will take you to eat Dim Sum at the Orchid Garden....and we will also take in the all-you-can-eat sushi and tempura bar at Makeno's.

~Theo~

Stop talking dirty to me.

Okay, don't stop. Just give me directions.

Waldo · 06-25-2010, 02:33 PM

Massachusetts

Boston
Legal Seafood may be a chain and it may not be the best seafood in the world, but I have never had a bad meal at a stand alone Legal outlet. The Logan airport location just delivered the first bad meal I'd ever had at Legal so I can no longer claim "never" wholly, but well qualified I still recommend it.

Abe & Louie's is one of those "old boy" type places that you don't think exist any more. If you're a regular they know you and your palate extremely well. They know the table you prefer and the cocktail that you'll want waiting. If not, you may well want to become a regular.

East Side Bar & Grille in Cambridge is my go to place for a good cocktail or a well poured beer and a low key atmosphere. Get a baked quahog and a salad with your Harpoon IPA and you're golden.

Western MA
Eastside is the place I jones for when I'm away. They have a good caesar salad and serve it with anchovy (as the food gods intended!). They no longer plate my favorite fish dish, but always have a nice selection of fresh seafood. Try the sweet potato chips with artichoke and crab dip. I have no idea why they don't put it on the regular menu because it's been on the specials list every time I've been there over the last three years.

Carmelina's in Hadley is a new fav for me. Was just there this month. It's easy to say that it's charming, but what you wouldn't realize from the exterior is that you'll get some of the best service inside this unassuming space. Paired with great ambiance and live music and you start to understand why it's always packed.

Esselon, also in Hadley, is one og my favorite places to grab breakfast or brunch. They have a lovely gardenside patio to enjoy while injesting amazing carb laden breakfast goodness. If I liked coffee I have no doubt I'd love theirs. It smells great!

Green Street Cafe, in the shadow of Smith college, serves a small but very fresh menu in a converted storefront space that can feel a little odd, but none-the-less quite welcoming. The service tends to be a little on the flighty side, but the food more or less makes up for it.

Cape Cod
http://www.yelp.com/biz/edwige-provincetown in Provincetown is ideal for a romantic dinner with cocktails, but be forewarned, it's small, bustling and can be quite hot when the weather heats up. They win points for great cocktail concoctions.

theoddz · 06-28-2010, 10:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gemme

Stop talking dirty to me.

Okay, don't stop. Just give me directions.

Now, if you're talking about Makino's (I spelled it wrong before), Gemmie, you gotta go for lunch, because it's the same menu, just less expensive. It'll run you about $20, plus drinks now, I think, but it's well worth it and all you can eat!!

Their web site looks like it may be under construction right now, but the details and addresses of their locations (I usually go to the one on Decatur) can be found here:

http://www.lasvegas.net/Makino-Las-V...ood-Buffet.htm

On another note, I am originally from Savannah, Georgia, and a Southern boy in just about every way. One of my most favorite places to eat is a little seafood joint called "The Crab Trap", located at St. Simon's Island, off the intracoastal waterway, near Brunswick, GA. That place has the best southern fried oysters and batter dipped fries you'd ever hope to put in your mouth!! The tables in the restaurant have holes cut into the middle so you can toss your shrimp tails, crab shells and oyster shells into, as you eat. If you ever get down that way, be sure to stop, as it's a place you'll not want to miss!!!

http://www.thecrabtrapssi.com/about_soliv.html

~Theo~

BestButchBoy · 09-16-2010, 05:09 PM

Burger Creations on E8th and NYU.

Unfuckingbelievably good burger. Great fries. O-Rings. And not a million dollars.

http://www.burgercreations.com/

P.S. Salads are great too!

BestButchBoy · 10-22-2010, 03:10 PM

http://www.momofuku.com/noodle-bar/

Sweet Jesus. This place is tasty.

Try the pork ramen. I mean, you don't have to. But, you might not know what you're missing if you don't. Just sayin'.

Experiment with the appeteasers.

You won't be disappointed.

BestButchBoy · 10-23-2010, 10:20 AM

Stuck at the airport?

Check out Todd English's Figs. [More known in Boston].

Portobello mushroom pizza. White chocolate bread pudding.

Bread pudding has enough eggs in it to start a chicken farm. Beyond delicious as a result.

Both of these will serve your discriminating palate as well as make your socks go up and down.

Mangiar bene!

06-25-2010, 02:33 PM	#2
Waldo Member How Do You Identify?: Special Snowflake Preferred Pronoun?: she/her Relationship Status: Married Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Wine Country, Oregon Posts: 470 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 22 Thanked 792 Times in 238 Posts Rep Power: 1006288	Massachusetts Boston Legal Seafood may be a chain and it may not be the best seafood in the world, but I have never had a bad meal at a stand alone Legal outlet. The Logan airport location just delivered the first bad meal I'd ever had at Legal so I can no longer claim "never" wholly, but well qualified I still recommend it. Abe & Louie's is one of those "old boy" type places that you don't think exist any more. If you're a regular they know you and your palate extremely well. They know the table you prefer and the cocktail that you'll want waiting. If not, you may well want to become a regular. East Side Bar & Grille in Cambridge is my go to place for a good cocktail or a well poured beer and a low key atmosphere. Get a baked quahog and a salad with your Harpoon IPA and you're golden. Western MA Eastside is the place I jones for when I'm away. They have a good caesar salad and serve it with anchovy (as the food gods intended!). They no longer plate my favorite fish dish, but always have a nice selection of fresh seafood. Try the sweet potato chips with artichoke and crab dip. I have no idea why they don't put it on the regular menu because it's been on the specials list every time I've been there over the last three years. Carmelina's in Hadley is a new fav for me. Was just there this month. It's easy to say that it's charming, but what you wouldn't realize from the exterior is that you'll get some of the best service inside this unassuming space. Paired with great ambiance and live music and you start to understand why it's always packed. Esselon, also in Hadley, is one og my favorite places to grab breakfast or brunch. They have a lovely gardenside patio to enjoy while injesting amazing carb laden breakfast goodness. If I liked coffee I have no doubt I'd love theirs. It smells great! Green Street Cafe, in the shadow of Smith college, serves a small but very fresh menu in a converted storefront space that can feel a little odd, but none-the-less quite welcoming. The service tends to be a little on the flighty side, but the food more or less makes up for it. Cape Cod http://www.yelp.com/biz/edwige-provincetown in Provincetown is ideal for a romantic dinner with cocktails, but be forewarned, it's small, bustling and can be quite hot when the weather heats up. They win points for great cocktail concoctions. __________________ Perved lately? \| My website \| NEW: lez.org

09-16-2010, 05:09 PM	#4
BestButchBoy Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Male ID Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 3,925 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 406 Thanked 5,450 Times in 2,037 Posts Rep Power: 21474855	NY, NY Burger Creations on E8th and NYU. Unfuckingbelievably good burger. Great fries. O-Rings. And not a million dollars. http://www.burgercreations.com/ P.S. Salads are great too!

10-22-2010, 03:10 PM	#5
BestButchBoy Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Male ID Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 3,925 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 406 Thanked 5,450 Times in 2,037 Posts Rep Power: 21474855	Momofuku Noodle Bar http://www.momofuku.com/noodle-bar/ Sweet Jesus. This place is tasty. Try the pork ramen. I mean, you don't have to. But, you might not know what you're missing if you don't. Just sayin'. Experiment with the appeteasers. You won't be disappointed.

10-23-2010, 10:20 AM	#6
BestButchBoy Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Male ID Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 3,925 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 406 Thanked 5,450 Times in 2,037 Posts Rep Power: 21474855	Figs ::: La Guardia Airport Stuck at the airport? Check out Todd English's Figs. [More known in Boston]. Portobello mushroom pizza. White chocolate bread pudding. Bread pudding has enough eggs in it to start a chicken farm. Beyond delicious as a result. Both of these will serve your discriminating palate as well as make your socks go up and down. Mangiar bene!