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But Not Tonight posted:Denver I'm gonna throw Biker Jim's out there for a lunch suggestion, because that menu. A bunch of the breweries are in that general vicinity. The beer thread has a wiki for Colorado, but since three breweries have probably opened since I started this reply, it's likely out of date.
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dead lettuce posted:In Kona, 808 Grindz Cafe has the best loco mocos and was my favorite meal on the island, definitely the best food we had in otherwise touristy Kona. Thanks, but I missed out on both of these  Next time!For people that go, we ate at the following and they were all pretty dope- Tex's Drive-in (northern coast of the island) Poke to Your Taste (Hilo, it looks sketchy but trust me) Hawaiian Style Cafe (Waimea, for breakfast) Umeke's (Kona)
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But Not Tonight posted:Gonna be in Denver next weekend with the mrs and I was hoping to get some opinions on places to go. We will eat pretty much anything so fire away with suggestions, and we're both into beer so brewery suggestions are welcome too. Biker Jim's Gourmet Dogs for a crazy variety of sausages made with wild game meats. http://www.bikerjimsdogs.com/ Sam's No. 3 for a diner with a huge menu of American, Mexican, and Greek classic dishes. http://samsno3.com/
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But Not Tonight posted:Gonna be in Denver next weekend with the mrs and I was hoping to get some opinions on places to go. We will eat pretty much anything so fire away with suggestions, and we're both into beer so brewery suggestions are welcome too. Any specific budget or interests? Biker jims is fine as mentioned. Work & class has a bunch of good small plates with a vaguely Mexican and/or Central American theme. Tacos Tequila & Whisky, formerly known as pinche tacos for hipster/white people tacos. La Calle for more traditional tacos. Queen of Sheba for Ethiopian, just be warned that it can sometimes take a while depending on how busy she is. Osteria Marco is semi-upscale italian with a bunch of house made cheese and cured meats. The burrata and the lonzo have always been good. Steuben's seems to be suffering from its own popularity these days, but it's decent diner-type food. Avanti is like an upscale food court with a decent bar. I pretty much only go there for arepas and whatever the southern place is called, the rest of the stalls have been disappointing. For higher budgets, Acorn and Mercantile/Fruition are all good for either lunch/brunch or dinner. Acorn is also next to Crooked Stave if you're into sours. Beer-wise, you've got a ton of options depending on what you're interested in. Great divide is right near downtown as is River North. Along the actual river you've got like half a dozen more including Denver beer co. et al, and more across I25 from there. I like fiction's IPAs. Black Project seems to be the new hot poo poo if you love standing in line for hours with hipsters to buy a bottle of beer. It's probably less of a shitshow when they're not doing bottle releases. If you want options or variety, Falling Rock has one of the best taplists with mediocre food and generally surly service. Freshcraft has decent food & decent taps. Hops & Pie is usually pretty chill, has a variety of good beer and decent pizza. I'm sure there's plenty of others I'm missing at this point.
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Nephzinho posted:Coming up one planned meal short in Paris, anyone have a good recommendation for our last dinner in town? We have done: l'as du fallafel, ambassade d'auvergne, candelaria, berthillon, and cidrerie du marais. We stopped into bar at the end of the world for drinks but not food (was very hot and crowded). We'll eat pretty much anything. I'm so glad I found this thread. I'm heading to Paris in about two months, and I'd love some general places I should check out as a solo 30-year-old male traveller. (I'm quoting you so I can get some basic ideas as well).
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mojo1701a posted:I'm so glad I found this thread. I'm heading to Paris in about two months, and I'd love some general places I should check out as a solo 30-year-old male traveller. l'as du fallafel had great schwarma, ambassade d'auvergne was way too much food but their alligot was outstanding as was their chocolate mousse, candelaria was great carnitas and had a speakeasyish bar in the back, berthillon was a real nice sorbet to have on a walk, and cidrerie du marais had decent cider but great crepes. Not listed in my post was chez janou, which was the single place on the list that looked at us and knew we were american and stuck us in a corner - having said that their dinner was delicious and we were there for like 3 and a half hours enjoying the atmosphere (from afar). There were also a few meals where we walked into the nearest bakery, got some bread and cheese, and just sat somewhere with it.
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But Not Tonight posted:Gonna be in Denver next weekend with the mrs and I was hoping to get some opinions on places to go. We will eat pretty much anything so fire away with suggestions, and we're both into beer so brewery suggestions are welcome too. Can't give you many suggestions for breweries but for food I'll dig up my old post: Amergin posted:Coffee: If I had to choose a handful for your itinerary I'd say hit: Snooze/Crema/Denver Biscuit Company/Sassafras for breakfasts Brewery Bar II/Las Tortas/Old Major/Blackbelly Market/D'Deli/New Saigon for lunches/dinners Sweet Action/Little Man (TBH just do Sweet Action, the wait at Little Man is insane)/Bardo Coffeehouse for dessert Acorn or Golden Moon for drinks (with Golden Moon taking the edge here IMHO) EDIT: I never had a chance to try Biker Jim's but I heard good things about it. Also Doghaus had pretty good hotdogs (they also use Hawaiian sweet rolls instead of hot dog buns and give you a fork and knife so define "hot dog"). EDIT2: Apart from Brewery Bar, Las Tortas, New Saigon and D'Deli most of these places are not cheap, but I don't remember any of them being > $50 for a meal for two without drinks except maybe Old Major and Blackbelly (and Acorn if you have a meal there). Amergin fucked around with this message at 06:08 on Jun 28, 2017 |
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Nephzinho posted:l'as du fallafel had great schwarma, ambassade d'auvergne was way too much food but their alligot was outstanding as was their chocolate mousse, candelaria was great carnitas and had a speakeasyish bar in the back, berthillon was a real nice sorbet to have on a walk, and cidrerie du marais had decent cider but great crepes. Not listed in my post was chez janou, which was the single place on the list that looked at us and knew we were american and stuck us in a corner - having said that their dinner was delicious and we were there for like 3 and a half hours enjoying the atmosphere (from afar). There were also a few meals where we walked into the nearest bakery, got some bread and cheese, and just sat somewhere with it. Thanks! I'm starting to think I might be there for at least a week (was thinking about visiting another city or two, but might just stay there for 1 1/2 weeks and do 3-4 days in Strasbourg since someone recommended Alsace to me) since there seem to be some organized day tours to Normandy and other memorial sites. In the meantime, I really want to see as much variety (local and otherwise) as I can. (I even told a friend of mine I'd check out a McDonald's just to see if they do actually call it a Royale with cheese).
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mojo1701a posted:Thanks! I'm starting to think I might be there for at least a week (was thinking about visiting another city or two, but might just stay there for 1 1/2 weeks and do 3-4 days in Strasbourg since someone recommended Alsace to me) since there seem to be some organized day tours to Normandy and other memorial sites. In the meantime, I really want to see as much variety (local and otherwise) as I can. (I even told a friend of mine I'd check out a McDonald's just to see if they do actually call it a Royale with cheese). Strasbourg is nice, be sure to hang round the old city and visit the canals for some cute wildlife. Also they might be having one of their night-time light shows at the big cathedral, check it out if you can.
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I had kangaroo for the first time in Strasbourg when my now-wife was studying abroad there in '08. Other than that I don't remember food specifics other than that it was all very good and you should def go if you have a chance.
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C-Euro posted:I had kangaroo for the first time in Strasbourg when my now-wife was studying abroad there in '08. Other than that I don't remember food specifics other than that it was all very good and you should def go if you have a chance. Goddamn, the kangaroo meat got me sold. Remember where?
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These are some great suggestions, thank you very much! I was actually hoping to get a Ramen and Indian suggestion, definitely gonna try the soup dumpling place as well and we'll likely play it by ear for the rest.
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But Not Tonight posted:These are some great suggestions, thank you very much! I was actually hoping to get a Ramen and Indian suggestion, definitely gonna try the soup dumpling place as well and we'll likely play it by ear for the rest. Ramen, do Osaka, Uncle or Tokio I guess. So many new places are opening I can't keep up frankly. Bones was good too, but less traditional. Uncle can be pretty hipster, and I've had some pretty bad service there. Also absurdly long waits. Ototo/sushi den have good tantanmen only. Ototo has decent food otherwise too though. Denver... doesn't have great Indian for the most part. Masalaa and bijus are maybe the exception. Bijus is more fast casual. Jai ho used to have specific dishes that were good, but I think they're gone. Sherpa House is decent, but Nepalese/Tibetan. If someone says little India is good, they're lying.
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mojo1701a posted:Goddamn, the kangaroo meat got me sold. Remember where? I'm afraid I don't, this was a long time ago. It wasn't some sort of ritzy meal, I'm pretty sure it was their equivalent of like Panda Express or something (we were poor college kids after all). I think it had a purple color scheme? It was good for what it was but don't waste a bunch of time looking for it. E: Oh yeah there was a conveyor belt sushi place in a mall that we really liked, but it's France so eat French food! C-Euro fucked around with this message at 03:37 on Jun 30, 2017 |
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C-Euro posted:E: Oh yeah there was a conveyor belt sushi place in a mall that we really liked, but it's France so eat French food! Well, thanks anyway. Yeah, that's my plan right there, though I do love seeing other countries' takes on familiar food.
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Cross-posting from the Europe thread in Travel. Any recommendations for restaurants in Oslo? No dietary restrictions, not sure about budget as there's a lot of us, but it's for multiple birthdays so I think we can afford a good one that isn't absurd levels of expensive. Edit: checked with them, we can afford a lower priced Michelin star restaurant or two, if any exist
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Waci posted:Lower priced for Oslo or for somewhere else? Lower priced for Michelin starred restaurants, I'd say. I don't think my friends would be able to afford something $300/head, but something where they can enjoy themselves for around $100 should be good.
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Semi-related question: has anyone used AirBnB's "experiences"? I'm asking because a fair number are food-related, and they seem to include a chef as a guide for example, so I thought I'd ask about them in general.
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Jota posted:You have two of the best places in the city near you in Old City in Fork and Zahav. Zahav is a Michael Solomonov place and is really good Israeli/Middle Eastern food. Try and reserve the whole lamb shoulder if you can. He also has a new place in Center City called Abe Fisher which is supposed to be food from the Jewish diaspora. In my opinion Vernick is probably the best restaurant in the city and is in Center City around 20th and Walnut. Definitely get there if you can. You're not to far from Chinatown and the Reading Terminal Market either for more casual stuff. Quoting a post from two years ago to say that, seriously Zahav is loving incredible
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Argue posted:Lower priced for Michelin starred restaurants, I'd say. I don't think my friends would be able to afford something $300/head, but something where they can enjoy themselves for around $100 should be good. Kontrast is the only Michelin starred place in Oslo where I wouldn't expect the bill to be much above that even if you try to keep things simple. Eik and Stadholderen's basement (different menu than the main establishment upstairs) aren't quite Michelin starred but might also be relevant. Smalhans is good and relatively cheap (especially with groups) but not as fancy if you're celebrating.
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Robert Plant posted:Quoting a post from two years ago to say that, seriously Zahav is loving incredible Quoting your quote of a two-year old post to say that I still haven't been there  Wife got a new higher-paying job and now wants to merge bank accounts so hopefully we'll go over there soon.
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If anyone's ever in Catonsville, MD - just outside the Baltimore beltway - check out Franco's Italian bistro. It's this adorable, cozy little restaurant with a bar and some fantastic pasta. I recommend the pappardelle with bolognese sauce, but their blush sauce is good too.
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C-Euro posted:Quoting your quote of a two-year old post to say that I still haven't been there Keep in mind that you might be met with a pretty decent wait list, but it's totally worth it. The only other suggestion I'd make beforehand is to just keep an open mind and try whatever they say offer you. Two truly excellent things I had there were fried lamb tongues and pan roasted duck hearts
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Hey guys I'm going to be driving through northwest Indiana next week. Anyone unfortunate enough to be familiar with that area? Good places to eat in Indi and westward?
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Any recommendations for Grand Rapids? I live here, but between work and obligations I don't get out much. Something in the $$ range where I can drink with friends.
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If you like beer there are a poo poo load of breweries in GR, though I couldn't tell you which one is best. I like Founders beer at least, try that?
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Any good recommendations for Toronto? I'll be there for 10 days beginning of August.
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angor posted:Any good recommendations for Toronto? I'll be there for 10 days beginning of August. Wvrst for a remarkable variety of German sausages and duck-fat-fried fries, Astoria Shish Kebob House for great Greek food.
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Absurd Alhazred posted:Wvrst for a remarkable variety of German sausages and duck-fat-fried fries, Astoria Shish Kebob House for great Greek food. Awesome, thanks! Here's what I've got so far - feel free to suggest other stuff or tear down anything I've put up  .https://drive.google.com/open?id=1GXJOmyElYAghzfZA2gpFC5K2dDI&usp=sharing
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angor posted:Awesome, thanks! I'm just recommending based on a recent trip, I'm not a Toronto native. Will have to check some of yours out when I'm back for a visit.
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I asked about Oslo a few posts up, but I'm also going to Flam and Bergen, then Stockholm, Copenhagen, and Amsterdam later on. Also a lot of Iceland but we're not going to be in any one city/town more than a night so it might be tougher to go out of our way there. Any further recommendations? We're open to all recommendations, cheap or expensive, as we'll be discussing all the options anyway. Incidentally, are any of these cities known for really good [specific food]? Argue fucked around with this message at 10:40 on Jul 12, 2017 |
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Quoting myself from earlier when someone was asking about Stockholm. Mostly fine dining since that was the topic then.Waci posted:Traditional(-ish) Nordic (not necessarily particularly traditional, but does not include waifish blond man whispering to you about foraging): Ulla Winbladh (high-quality Swedish grandma food), Oaxen Slip, Den Gyldene Freden, Rolfs kök, Mathias Dahlgren Matbaren (Predominantly but not exclusively Nordic, used to be the casual alternative to the chef's now-closed fine dining flagship).
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angor posted:Any good recommendations for Toronto? I'll be there for 10 days beginning of August. Banh Mi Boys
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drgitlin posted:Banh Mi Boys It's on the map! And probably the first place I'll hit up. Does anyone else have weird things they like to do in a new city/country? My first meal is usually a sandwich (a banh mi if I can find one) and a local beer. I also have this strange compulsion to try and eat Ethiopian food in as many countries as I can because Ethiopian food owns. angor fucked around with this message at 14:13 on Jul 14, 2017 |
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My companion and I are major foodies and enjoy active city trips with a big gastronomic part and will be visiting New York City soon. Commonly, we walk around the city the whole day and go for a very nice fine dining experience in the evening. We try to find local spots and places that are harder to find back home or that are world-known to be superb. In London, for example, we had a world famous ice-cream for lunch (don't judge ;-) ) and in the evening enjoyed a michelin-starred Indian, which we cannot find in our own neighborhood, and managed to do something similar for a couple of days straight. It was a great experience to do multiple diverse fine dining restaurants over several days and get to enjoy cuisines and styles we don't have back home (Belgium). So, we enjoy unique/known places and fine-dining restaurants with tasting menu's. We enjoy every type of cuisine (Asian, vegetarian, nordic, special, ... ), nothing is out-of-bounds, and generally go for those more unique experiences. Our budget allows for all possible options. What would you recommend for NYC? Kalenden fucked around with this message at 20:22 on Jul 18, 2017 |
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Doom Rooster posted:Where's home? Where have you already been? Sorry, I am beyond retarded. We are visiting NYC and come from Belgium.
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Kalenden posted:Sorry, I am beyond retarded. We are visiting NYC and come from Belgium. Are you interested in awesome/rare beer? Bring a few 750ml bottles of Cantillon with you. That stuff is like GOLD in the US. Great for trading!
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I'll be in Colorado Springs for my BF's birthday and I want to take him somewhere decent but not too pricey. I've had a lot of unexpected expenses the last couple months (major plumbing issue in the house, very sick dog, major car repairs to pass inspection) so I'm going for something that will be under $100 for the two of us including 1-2 drinks if possible. Any recommendations? He likes tacos and sushi.
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