Favorite Restaurant Thread

Dog Face Pony Soldier · 07-08-2018, 04:14 PM

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All this pizza talk made me hungry... Walked down the block and picked up a Quattro Formaggi pizza.

The crust looks good. Where can we spot the veggies?

I'm allergic to vegetables.

lemetier · 07-08-2018, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Lups

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Wow, I could devote a whole thread to pizza joints in the NY-Metro area! Here is a start...

Gramalidi's is a super-popular pizza place that is perfect for out-of-towners since it is "under the Brooklyn Bridge" and near Brooklyn Bridge Park with some spectacular views of the bridge and downtown Manhattan. They moved to a larger venue in 2011, but you should still expect a major wait. Cash only. (image attached, note the line)

https://yelp.to/qTKq/CxnDDA6joO

If you're in the southern part of Brooklyn L&B Spumoni Gardens in Gravesend is known for their delicious Sicilian pie. It's definitely a place I'll go when in the area.

I've never heard any official confirmation, but I always think L&B was the inspiration for the pizza place in the now-canceled comedy show Kevin Can Wait. The inside bares no resemblance, but the outside seating area looks like a carbon copy.

https://yelp.to/qTKq/NjxD463joO

Yeah, I think Lemmie meedys good tips from the NYC area too.

We used to do this meal photo exchange thing. He kicked my ass every time and I'm a fucking food snob!

Heh...kicking ass is a bit of an overstatement no? I think 70% of the time it's oysters, escargot, roasted marrow bones, or some combination of the three, 20% Bloody Mary, and 10% other.

I do have to say that Per Se is not worthy anymore.

Lups · 07-08-2018, 04:22 PM

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Heh...kicking ass is a bit of an overstatement no? I think 70% of the time it's oysters, escargot, roasted marrow bones, or some combination of the three, 20% Bloody Mary, and 10% other.

I do have to say that Per Se is not worthy anymore.

I count a success percent less than sixty in my favor as a complete defeat, especially when I get schooled on sauce and dressing names (and cheeses and bread and we'll fuck everything) while losing.

Lups · 07-08-2018, 04:24 PM

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I'm allergic to vegetables.

I always say you can make a great pizza with a fried cat, but it'll have no flavor without some bacon and spice.

Dog Face Pony Soldier · 07-08-2018, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Lups

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I'm allergic to vegetables.

I always say you can make a great pizza with a fried cat, but it'll have no flavor without some bacon and spice.

Cannolis are vegetables; right? I think they're in the squash family...

Lups · 07-08-2018, 04:42 PM

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Cannolis are vegetables; right? I think they're in the squash family...

No but a cat can be.

infinitekidM2C · 07-08-2018, 09:17 PM

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Cannolis are vegetables; right? I think they're in the squash family...

cannolis!

i'm a well known cannoli hound but its hard to get them here in California

RickFLM4 · 07-08-2018, 09:48 PM

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cannolis!

i'm a well known cannoli hound but its hard to get them here in California

No Italian markets with bakeries in CA?!

lemetier · 07-08-2018, 09:50 PM

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Cannolis are vegetables; right? I think they're in the squash family...

No but a cat can be.

I guess one way to open Pandora's box is to kick it. Now I'm craving Greek. Speaking of,GB Roof Garden at the Grande Bretagne in Athens is really good. Great views of the Parthenon and Old Temple of Athena to boot.

JamesWWIII · 07-08-2018, 10:39 PM

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I do have to say that Per Se is not worthy anymore.

That’s what I’ve heard. Even though they’re on opposite coasts, I always thought that The French Laundry was the better of Keller’s top two. When in NYC, I’ve always preferred Le Bernardin.

infinitekidM2C · 07-09-2018, 11:13 AM

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No Italian markets with bakeries in CA?!

a rarity...in Northern California there's more

HRE_Wheels · 07-09-2018, 11:14 AM

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My favorite is Per Se in NY.

Went to Joel Robuchon and it was definitely a great experience. That dessert cart!!

Bringing back memories that's for sure.

Forget the desert cart though, I'm all about that bread cart they had.

Captain Blood · 07-09-2018, 11:18 AM

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No but a cat can be.

Cattolli's?

Captain Blood · 07-09-2018, 11:34 AM

Pizza: Cadillac Pizza, McKinney TX
Steak: Del Frisco's Dallas Ribeye
Javiers Dallas:Filete Cantinflas 30.95
tenderloin beef filet thinly sliced, stuffed with Chihuahua cheese and seasoned butter, topped with a mild chile mulato sauce and sliced avocado, served with rice and black beans
Allreds Telluride: great surf and turf, outstanding view!

Seafood: Fish City Grill, Dallas
Rusty's Vicksburg
Bubba Gumps San Francisco. Good shrimp, best view ever!

Asian: Tao, Manhattan

BBQ: Hutchins BBQ McKinney

Lunch: Skull Creek Boat house, Hilton Head

Best ice cream:
Leopolds Savannah
Off the Grid Waffles Vancouver

Captain Blood · 07-10-2018, 07:15 PM

I've got to add fade Street social, in Dublin Ireland. Incredible food, and you will never forget the black cauliflower.

Poiseuille · 07-11-2018, 10:22 AM

Gallagher's Steakhouse. W52nd between Broadway and 8th Avenue. My all-time favorite.

Dog Face Pony Soldier · 07-15-2018, 06:40 PM

Thought of another one...

Local favorite Rutt's Hut in Clifton New Jersey won the top spot in The Daily Meal's "America's 75 Best Hot Dogs." (full list)

Around here (north Jersey) Rutt's Hut is a classic. The place opened in 1928 and looks like you stepped back in time. The whole look is super old school. Their fried hot dogs (affectionally nicknamed "rippers" due to their ripped-open casings) and their delicious, unique relish are worth a visit if you're ever in the area. Another local tip that doesn't get the same level of press as the hot dogs and relish, is to also try their chili on your ripper. I usually get 2 rippers, one with relish, and one with chili. Add a beer and enjoy!

lemetier · 07-23-2018, 09:39 PM

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Prime is a place that I would highly recommend skipping given that is more of a place to be seen if you think you are "cool"...

Yummy

Housekeeping · 07-24-2018, 04:51 AM

I generally find leaving this country and going to Europe is best. Small, off the beaten path type places blow my mind there. Recently in Madeira and wow, amazing food......and cheap too. Wine, amazing. Italy, Spain too.

lemetier · 07-26-2018, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by glennQNYC

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Originally Posted by Lups

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All this pizza talk made me hungry... Walked down the block and picked up a Quattro Formaggi pizza.

The crust looks good. Where can we spot the veggies?

I'm allergic to vegetables.

Oh well...

Dog Face Pony Soldier · 07-26-2018, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by lemetier

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Originally Posted by glennQNYC

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Originally Posted by Lups

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Originally Posted by glennQNYC

All this pizza talk made me hungry... Walked down the block and picked up a Quattro Formaggi pizza.

The crust looks good. Where can we spot the veggies?

I'm allergic to vegetables.

Oh well...

Serious.

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Captain Blood Banned 13880 Rep 14,519 Posts Drives: Audi S3....don't judge me Join Date: May 2017 Location: Alph Ceti VI iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 Audi S3 [9.50] 2012 135 [6.83]	Pizza: Cadillac Pizza, McKinney TX Steak: Del Frisco's Dallas Ribeye Javiers Dallas:Filete Cantinflas 30.95 tenderloin beef filet thinly sliced, stuffed with Chihuahua cheese and seasoned butter, topped with a mild chile mulato sauce and sliced avocado, served with rice and black beans Allreds Telluride: great surf and turf, outstanding view! Seafood: Fish City Grill, Dallas Rusty's Vicksburg Bubba Gumps San Francisco. Good shrimp, best view ever! Asian: Tao, Manhattan BBQ: Hutchins BBQ McKinney Lunch: Skull Creek Boat house, Hilton Head Best ice cream: Leopolds Savannah Off the Grid Waffles Vancouver Last edited by Captain Blood; 07-09-2018 at 02:30 PM..
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Captain Blood Banned 13880 Rep 14,519 Posts Drives: Audi S3....don't judge me Join Date: May 2017 Location: Alph Ceti VI iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 Audi S3 [9.50] 2012 135 [6.83]	I've got to add fade Street social, in Dublin Ireland. Incredible food, and you will never forget the black cauliflower.
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Dog Face Pony Soldier 2006 TIME Person Of The Year 9705 Rep 6,445 Posts Drives: M Sport 335i Join Date: May 2013 Location: North Jersey iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 335i [9.74]	Thought of another one... Local favorite Rutt's Hut in Clifton New Jersey won the top spot in The Daily Meal's "America's 75 Best Hot Dogs." (full list) Around here (north Jersey) Rutt's Hut is a classic. The place opened in 1928 and looks like you stepped back in time. The whole look is super old school. Their fried hot dogs (affectionally nicknamed "rippers" due to their ripped-open casings) and their delicious, unique relish are worth a visit if you're ever in the area. Another local tip that doesn't get the same level of press as the hot dogs and relish, is to also try their chili on your ripper. I usually get 2 rippers, one with relish, and one with chili. Add a beer and enjoy! Attached Images __________________ Last edited by Dog Face Pony Soldier; 07-15-2018 at 06:46 PM..
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