Best meal

[skcin]

What's the best meal you've ever eaten?

Mine was at Delmonico's, which is Emeril Lagasse's restaurant at The Venetian in Las Vegas 1/02. I had steak and my friend & I split a bottle of syrah (is that right?) I'm not a wine person, but this was just perfect with the meal. I've never tasted anything like it before or since.

Honorable mention to mom's lasagna every Christmas. :D

[GardenStateGirlie]

The best meals i've ever had are at a place called Carl's. It's down the stairs and into my dining room -- great Italian food. Except I have to bus my own table :distress: Seriously, we never eat Italian out -- my dad is the best chef :nod:

[seeker007nmss]

The best meals depends on the company. A bowl of cheerios for dinner is great if you are eating it with the right person.

[GypsySorcerer]

-My friend Heidi's signature meal is wonderful - lasagna, garlic bread, and dirt cake

-Chicken teriyaki, potted bread with strawberry butter at Patti's Restaurant

-Anything at two local restaurants - Dudley's and Desha's

[Serrart]

-My friend Heidi's signature meal is wonderful - lasagna, garlic bread, and dirt cake

-Chicken teriyaki, potted bread with strawberry butter at Patti's Restaurant

-Anything at two local restaurants - Dudley's and Desha's

Can I ask You something? What is garlic bread? I see in movies that's usually seen as something Italian, but we really don't eat anything like that as a habit.

Romy

[LikeAWillow]

There's this little family resturant by my house that makes the absolute best french toast imaginable, it's almost orgasmic! Add in their signiture fabulous hot chocolate and you have a breakfast made in heaven.

[amber]

Can I ask You something? What is garlic bread? I see in movies that's usually seen as something Italian, but we really don't eat anything like that as a habit.

Romy
sourdough, butter, garlic. delish. come to think of it, my grandma didn't really make garlic bread, either. :confused:

[GypsySorcerer]

Can I ask You something? What is garlic bread? I see in movies that's usually seen as something Italian, but we really don't eat anything like that as a habit.

Romy

I've seen it made lots of ways. Usually Italian bread covered in garlic, butter, and cheese. I think it's more Americanized Italian -- the fattening stuff. :laugh:

[Serrart]

I've seen it made lots of ways. Usually Italian bread covered in garlic, butter, and cheese. I think it's more Americanized Italian -- the fattening stuff. :laugh:

It sounds interesting. :) The only thing that is a bit close to it, is what we call bruschetta, a slice of toasted bread (our typical bread called casareccio), on which we brush some garlic and add olive oil, sometimes tomatoes, etc. For us is an appetizer before pizza, usually.

Romy

[Chilly Willy]

The best garlic bread is at Bob Chinn's, outside of Chicago. And it's not even an Italian place - it's seafood.

The best meal I ever had was Mexican at Don's in Lake Havasu, Arizona. Sadly, Don retired a while ago and sold the place.

[David]

It sounds interesting. :) The only thing that is a bit close to it, is what we call bruschetta, a slice of toasted bread (our typical bread called casareccio), on which we brush some garlic and add olive oil, sometimes tomatoes, etc. For us is an appetizer before pizza, usually. Yeah, garlic bread is typically even simpler than bruschetta. Usually, it's sourdough bread (often a baguette cut once lengthwise) with a mix of butter & garlic on top, & then broiled lightly or toasted. Sometimes it's topped with parsley or melted cheese, but often it's just plain.

It's often served as a side in Italian restaurants in America, but you see it at a lot of different kinds of places, like barbecue joints & even standard coffee shops. Americans really grow up on it.

[David]

I really can't remember a single best meal, but several come to mind: Morton's of Chicago (porterhouse steak) in Sacramento, the cioppino at Scoma's in Sausalito, a Japanese sushi restaurant here in Monterey Park once prepared a special thank-you meal for us that was filled with the most amazing sushi I've ever eaten, the dungeoness crab pie at Phil's Fish Market in Moss Landing ... plus dozens of amazing meals cooked by mother, sisters, aunts, etc., for family occasions.

My favorite down-home, good-time, relaxing, atmospheric restaurant, however, is still -- all these years later -- North Woods Inn.

[GypsySorcerer]

It sounds interesting. :) The only thing that is a bit close to it, is what we call bruschetta, a slice of toasted bread (our typical bread called casareccio), on which we brush some garlic and add olive oil, sometimes tomatoes, etc. For us is an appetizer before pizza, usually.

Romy

Bruschetta is very good. I miss living with my Italian mom. :D

[Mari]

Friends of my parents used to have a Vietnamese restaurant. Ate there for a birthday and a few other occasions before the place went bust.. it's so delicate and delicious, I love Vietnamese food. One thing I made at home for christmas once, it's very thin ricemeal pancakes that you fill with various things, fresh vegetables, some meat or shrimps, fresh herbs (especially coriandre/cillantro or whatever you call it) and a chilidip.. mmmmm!!!

[tynan88]

Where do you live that you never had garlic bread Romy?

[skcin]

Two additions:

Pretty much anything at Danny's here in Buffalo, especially the Buffalo Chicken Wing Soup. :nod:

I tried buffalo while we were in UT in 2000. It was this shack-looking place, the guy cooked it outside & you sat out there on picnic tables. It turned out to be one of the best meals I've ever tasted.

[Mari]

Where do you live that you never had garlic bread Romy?

IN Italy :D

[darklinensuit]

Bruschetta is very good. I miss living with my Italian mom. :D

First time I got it I didn't know what it was. I don't eat red meat - especially from a pig. That one & I forget the name of that squid thing they put on linguini, they both got me into the habit of always asking before I order. :)

- Jake

[skcin]

^ It's called calamari. I also call it delicious. :p

[GardenStateGirlie]

^ It's called calamari. I also call it delicious. :p

I'm the worst Italian ever -- I refuse to eat it...bleeech.

[GypsySorcerer]

I'm the worst Italian ever -- I refuse to eat it...bleeech.

Same here. Bad, bad Italian.

[GardenStateGirlie]

Same here. Bad, bad Italian.

Growing up, did your family do the whole seven fish thing on Christmas Eve? My grandmother used to through squid in a pot to let it cook. My cousin and I found it boiling over one year with it's tenticles and suction cups -- i've never touched it :laugh:

[skcin]

I despise fish. Shellfish & squid are another story. Love it. :nod:

[GypsySorcerer]

Growing up, did your family do the whole seven fish thing on Christmas Eve? My grandmother used to through squid in a pot to let it cook. My cousin and I found it boiling over one year with it's tenticles and suction cups -- i've never touched it :laugh:

Appetizing. :laugh:

No, my mom is the Italian, and we always spent holidays with my dad's side. They fixed ham, turkey, dressing, (which I hate) etc. My dad had never eaten Italian really until he and my mom got married.

[darklinensuit]

I'm the worst Italian ever -- I refuse to eat it...bleeech.

I'm a bad Jew. I don't eat it just because I don't like it. ;)

- Jake

[GardenStateGirlie]

I'm a bad Jew. I don't eat it just because I don't like it. ;)

- Jake

So that's the only reason you're a bad Jew? :p ;)

[darklinensuit]

^ It's called calamari. I also call it delicious. :p

That's the one. I used to be okay with octopus in sushi, but once I had calamari, I don't even touch the tentacles crap in sushi even.
Flashing back on the mom in Better Off Dead trying to keep the moving tentacles in the stove pot.

- Jake

[darklinensuit]

Growing up, did your family do the whole seven fish thing on Christmas Eve? My grandmother used to through squid in a pot to let it cook. My cousin and I found it boiling over one year with it's tenticles and suction cups -- i've never touched it :laugh:

No, but before I was born my grandmother used to include the chicken heart and chicken feet in chicken soup for my grandfather and uncle. :(
I'd love a multi-fish meal, thank you.

- Jake

[darklinensuit]

So that's the only reason you're a bad Jew? :p ;)

I'm holding my tongue, aren't I? ;)

- Jake

[GardenStateGirlie]

No, but before I was born my grandmother used to include the chicken heart and chicken feet in chicken soup for my grandfather and uncle. :(
I'd love a multi-fish meal, thank you.

- Jake

Ugh. That's disgusting :distress: You just reminded me to tell my father that my uncle dropped of fresh tuna steaks :thumbsup:

[SuzeQuze]

The best meals i've ever had are at a place called Carl's. It's down the stairs and into my dining room -- great Italian food. Except I have to bus my own table :distress: Seriously, we never eat Italian out -- my dad is the best chef :nod:

Here I come! :wavey:

[GardenStateGirlie]

I'm holding my tongue, aren't I? ;)

- Jake

Yes, yes you are. You're a good man for that ;) :laugh:

[GardenStateGirlie]

Here I come! :wavey:

He'd feed you until you could eat no more. Last night he made chicken and ribs but he did something different with the chicken and I said he used too much salt. My God was he offended. "That's alright ... see If I cook chicken for you..." He kills me :laugh:

[SuzeQuze]

He'd feed you until you could eat no more. Last night he made chicken and ribs but he did something different with the chicken and I said he used too much salt. My God was he offended. "That's alright ... see If I cook chicken for you..." He kills me :laugh:

My ex's family is from Jersey and his grandfather used to own a restaurant in Lodi. They are Italian, his Dad makes the most amazing food ever which I have not had for 7 years. That is so sad for me! I can't imagine ever criticizing a thing they made. :eek: I don't think I'd ever eat again. Also, when I was little I said "yuck" about something my mother made and my father laid into me. Had to be polite to the cook. I just had greasy chinese here, not so good. I love food and have had so many good things I will think on it and get back.

Oh yeah, and his Mom had a degree from a Danish cooking school, oh how I miss that food. :distress:

[macfanken]

Best meal? All you can eat soup and salad at the Olive Garden! :nod:











OK, I'm being silly. :laugh:

[darklinensuit]

Best meal? All you can eat soup and salad at the Olive Garden! :nod:











OK, I'm being silly. :laugh:

Smacking you with my Sizzler's tray. ;) :lol:

- Jake

[David]

Friends of my parents used to have a Vietnamese restaurant. Ate there for a birthday and a few other occasions before the place went bust.. it's so delicate and delicious, I love Vietnamese food. One thing I made at home for christmas once, it's very thin ricemeal pancakes that you fill with various things, fresh vegetables, some meat or shrimps, fresh herbs (especially coriandre/cillantro or whatever you call it) and a chilidip.. mmmmm!!!Here in the States at Vietnamese restaurants, that dish is usually called "Vietnamese roll" or "spring roll." It's always served chilled, & sometimes comes with peanut sauce or sweet fish sauce for dipping. It usually has prawns (or shrimp), cilantro, bean sprouts, & sometimes even a little bit of chicken or pork -- all wrapped inside that wonderful rice paper.

You can be comfortable in any neighborhood you move into ... once you find a great Vietnamese restaurant.

[amber]

My ex's family is from Jersey and his grandfather used to own a restaurant in Lodi. They are Italian, his Dad makes the most amazing food ever which I have not had for 7 years. That is so sad for me! I can't imagine ever criticizing a thing they made. :eek: I don't think I'd ever eat again. Also, when I was little I said "yuck" about something my mother made and my father laid into me. Had to be polite to the cook. I just had greasy chinese here, not so good. I love food and have had so many good things I will think on it and get back.

Oh yeah, and his Mom had a degree from a Danish cooking school, oh how I miss that food. :distress:
Lodi Lodi? California Lodi?

[macfanken]

One of the best meals I ever had was while traveling in Costa Rica. A couple of friends and I took a little boat to a remote village on the Caribbean side of the country where we hired a guide to take us hiking into the jungle. After a day of hiking our guide got in a canoe, went out into the ocean and caught our dinner. He cooked the fish (I think it was red snapper but I'm not sure) over a fire, along with black beans and rice. I don't really care for fish but it was sooo good... or maybe I was just REALLY hungry from a day of hiking? :p

One more REALLY good meal I had was at a Chinese restaurant... in Venice, Italy! :shocked: A friend raved about it so I had to check it out when I went to Venice. My friend was right, I ate there two nights in a row!

[SuzeQuze]

Lodi Lodi? California Lodi?

Nope, there's a Lodi in NJ. Somewhere.

[SuzeQuze]

One of the best meals I ever had was while traveling in Costa Rica. A couple of friends and I took a little boat to a remote village on the Caribbean side of the country where we hired a guide to take us hiking into the jungle. After a day of hiking our guide got in a canoe, went out into the ocean and caught our dinner. He cooked the fish (I think it was red snapper but I'm not sure) over a fire, along with black beans and rice. I don't really care for fish but it was sooo good... or maybe I was just REALLY hungry from a day of hiking? :p

One more REALLY good meal I had was at a Chinese restaurant... in Venice, Italy! :shocked: A friend raved about it so I had to check it out when I went to Venice. My friend was right, I ate there two nights in a row!

Wow, nice. I think your first story the meal was great because of how hungry you were. Hehe. I have had some great stuff while traveling too.

In San Fran I had this seafood dish with mussels and a broth that was really good. The best part though was their chewey bread dipped in this, it was heavenly. But I have no idea where I was. Lol.

In Vegas I had the best California roll ever, they used real crabmeat instead of the standard imitation stuff. It was the Asian fusion place in Caesar's who's name escapes me at the moment.

Fugakyu in Brookline has the most amazing sushi, omigod. I love fresh mozzarella prociutto, basil, and olive oil subs from the north end. Mmm. Any food there is good.

Bagels on Long Island, they really are better there somehow, they were amazing.

Texas Roadhouse fillet, omigod for 13.99 you can get a little fillet, just enough, and a wonderful salad or whatever 2 sides you want. Plus their homemade squishy rolls with cinnamon/honey butter. Its a chain so if you've seen one and haven't gone, GO!

I love everything, I could be here all day. :laugh:

Oh yeah, the food on a cruise ship is to die for. Mmmm.

[wondergirl9847]

Texas Roadhouse...their homemade squishy rolls with cinnamon/honey butter. Its a chain so if you've seen one and haven't gone, GO!


YUM!! I love their rolls and cinnamon/honey butter!! I went there with some friends a couple of months ago and I'd never been there before. It was great! I had the chicken strips and fries. I don't eat steak, so.....

I can't really recall the best meal I've ever had. I've had lots of good ones, but I'm also VERY picky and am easily pleased with just a good burger and fries. LOL T

There's this place in Salida, Colorado that has the most amazing hot fudge sundae you'll EVER have...it needs its own plate to catch stuff falling off...yes, it's THAT big. :shocked:

Zios Italian Restaurant has terrific Italian food and excellent bread.

[darklinensuit]

There's this place in Salida, Colorado that has the most amazing hot fudge sundae you'll EVER have...it needs its own plate to catch stuff falling off...yes, it's THAT big. :shocked:.

Nonsense.
If there's time for stuff to fall off, you're not eating it fast enough. ;)

- Jake

[wondergirl9847]

Dude, if you could only SEE this thing...it's HUGE! My dad and I had to share, there was too much. If I ate it too fast...brain freeze!!

[GardenStateGirlie]

Nope, there's a Lodi in NJ. Somewhere.

Yep. It's up north near Passiac -- not far from NYC.

[darklinensuit]

Dude, if you could only SEE this thing...it's HUGE! My dad and I had to share, there was too much. If I ate it too fast...brain freeze!!

My mom was thin as a rail as a teenager, but there was a place in NE Philly that served a sundae with a scoop of every flavor (around 20) & you earned a button if you could eat the thing in one sitting. The first time my dad saw her house she had about fifty buttons hanging around her mirror. :laugh:

- Jake

[GardenStateGirlie]

My mom was thin as a rail as a teenager, but there was a place in NE Philly that served a sundae with a scoop of every flavor (around 20) & you earned a button if you could eat the thing in one sitting. The first time my dad saw her house she had about fifty buttons hanging around her mirror. :laugh:

- Jake

That? is some talent. Well, it's obvious where you got your love of ice cream from :laugh:

[skcin]

In Vegas I had the best California roll ever, they used real crabmeat instead of the standard imitation stuff. It was the Asian fusion place in Caesar's who's name escapes me at the moment.



OMG! Was it Chinois? THEY HAVE THE BEST FOOD! We went last October - best sushi evah!

[darklinensuit]

That? is some talent. Well, it's obvious where you got your love of ice cream from :laugh:

I had to think about that. I don't really think of myself as an ice cream lover. But in fairness, I was just about to pull some out of the freezer for dinner, so maybe you're right.

- Jake

[GardenStateGirlie]

I had to think about that. I don't really think of myself as an ice cream lover. But in fairness, I was just about to pull some out of the freezer for dinner, so maybe you're right.

- Jake

Ha. Nice dinner. I haven't eaten yet either but the frozen custard left over from yesterday sounds like a plan for later (after eating something that won't leave me hungry 5 seconds after eating it).

[darklinensuit]

Ha. Nice dinner. I haven't eaten yet either but the frozen custard left over from yesterday sounds like a plan for later (after eating something that won't leave me hungry 5 seconds after eating it).

Lay off the Dipstix, friend. :p

- Jake

[Stephanie]

My hubby and his friend are at a convention, so no pressure to cook.. and I ate a bowl of chocolate ice cream for dinner. Quite tasty.

[amber]

My mom's tacos.
Any pasta by my grandma (she puts meatballs and pepperoni!)
Most of my best meals out have involved Salmon. This salmon w/capers thing I had in Chico for my 21st birthday comes to mind. The hamburger I had in vegas at the Irish place at New York hotel was fabulous. Now, I like hamburgers, but this hamburger was above and beyond any hamburger I'd ever tasted. :shrug:
I like most everything, so it's hard to pick. I love unagi at a good sushi place. Which there are about a billion of around my house, and in the city. Also, any sandwich I've made where I had all the ingredients I wanted. I make kick ass sandwiches.
Mexican food is almost always good. Such basic ingredients, so it's hard to pick the best. Mainly I judge by the salsa. :)

[David]

My mom's tacos.
Any pasta by my grandma (she puts meatballs and pepperoni!)I bet your grandma's meatballs are tender & savory!
Most of my best meals out have involved salmon.Excellent! That's one of the healthiest types of animal flesh you could consume! (Ever met a grizzly with heart trouble?)

I sure hope you got your fill of Copper River sockeye & king earlier this summer. I know I did -- in fact, my freezer is still chock full of it: skin-on filets that are dripping with omega-3 essential fatty oils.

[amber]

I bet your grandma's meatballs are tender & savory!
Excellent! That's one of the healthiest types of animal flesh you could consume! (Ever met a grizzly with heart trouble?)

I sure hope you got your fill of Copper River sockeye & king earlier this summer. I know I did -- in fact, my freezer is still chock full of it: skin-on filets that are dripping with omega-3 essential fatty oils.
Yes, of course her meatballs are the best. She is italian. Also, somehow, I don't like any vinegar/oil dressing as much as the one my fam makes. :confused:
It's weird, it's mainly just vinegar and oil...very mysterious. but the gran makes a tomato/celery salad that is too die for.
My freezer is not stock full of that, though I wish it was. And, yes, I know It's healthy. I constantly nag my friend who doesn't like fish to take her omega 3 pills. But I wish she would just eat fish. :) She doesn't like nuts, either, so I'm very worried! :p
Salmon is expensive, unfortunately, but I buy it from whole foods anyway. I haven't had any this month, sadly. And my cats love the skin, which I feed to them. BTW, Salmon with Capers is awesome. Obviously, it's better if it is a lighter tasting salmon, but you can't really tell, and salmon is strong fish anyways. Okay, end of salmon love dissertation. I'm kind of a dork, I could talk about food for a long time. :D

[darklinensuit]

Yes, of course her meatballs are the best. She is italian. Also, somehow, I don't like any vinegar/oil dressing as much as the one my fam makes. :confused:
It's weird, it's mainly just vinegar and oil...very mysterious. but the gran makes a tomato/celery salad that is too die for.
My freezer is not stock full of that, though I wish it was. And, yes, I know It's healthy. I constantly nag my friend who doesn't like fish to take her omega 3 pills. But I wish she would just eat fish. :) She doesn't like nuts, either, so I'm very worried! :p
Salmon is expensive, unfortunately, but I buy it from whole foods anyway. I haven't had any this month, sadly. And my cats love the skin, which I feed to them. BTW, Salmon with Capers is awesome. Obviously, it's better if it is a lighter tasting salmon, but you can't really tell, and salmon is strong fish anyways. Okay, end of salmon love dissertation. I'm kind of a dork, I could talk about food for a long time. :D

I've chosen to cut the amount of salmon in my diet. These days it's on practically every menu. However, I know the recommendation is not to have any ocean foods more than once a week, & I've broken that all summer.

- Jake

[amber]

Thai seafood soup. I don't even like the seafood (except the scallops). But this blend of herbs and spices is the best ever known. If you get a chance, ever, order Thai seafood soup. And if you don't like the seafood part (like me) pick it out, or just order the broth. Sesly, the blend of spices is....coldgasmic. (It can cure your cold, and it's orgasmic). :woohoo: I order it with all scallops, because non fried shrimp makes me barf. :) I don't like the oysters that much, either. It's basically the broth that is too die for.
it's called Potok. :)

[skcin]

The hamburger I had in vegas at the Irish place at New York hotel was fabulous. Now, I like hamburgers, but this hamburger was above and beyond any hamburger I'd ever tasted. :shrug:
:)


The food was really good there, I almost forgot. I had a steak sandwich, if memory serves. :nod: Great Vegas "last meal."

[SuzeQuze]

OMG! Was it Chinois? THEY HAVE THE BEST FOOD! We went last October - best sushi evah!

I'm a little late with this but YES it was Chinois! Yum.

Last nite I had sush at Fugakyu here, omigod. They have some new specials, one was a mango salmon roll (large) and another a tuna jalapeno. Omigod they were deelicious.