Best meal - Page 3

SuzeQuze · #31 07-21-2005, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by 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

Seriously, we never eat Italian out -- my dad is the best chef

Here I come!

GardenStateGirlie · #32 07-21-2005, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by darklinensuit

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

- Jake

Yes, yes you are. You're a good man for that

GardenStateGirlie · #33 07-21-2005, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by SuzeQuze

Here I come!

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

SuzeQuze · #34 07-21-2005, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by GardenStateGirlie

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

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.

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.

macfanken · #35 07-21-2005, 01:14 PM

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

OK, I'm being silly.

darklinensuit · #36 07-21-2005, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by macfanken

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

OK, I'm being silly.

Smacking you with my Sizzler's tray.

- Jake

David · #37 07-21-2005, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by 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!!!

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 · #38 07-21-2005, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by SuzeQuze

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.

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.

Lodi Lodi? California Lodi?

macfanken · #39 07-21-2005, 03:00 PM

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?

One more REALLY good meal I had was at a Chinese restaurant... in Venice, Italy!

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 · #40 07-21-2005, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by amber

Lodi Lodi? California Lodi?

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

SuzeQuze · #41 07-21-2005, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 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?

One more REALLY good meal I had was at a Chinese restaurant... in Venice, Italy!

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.

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

wondergirl9847 · #42 07-21-2005, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by SuzeQuze

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.

Zios Italian Restaurant has terrific Italian food and excellent bread.

darklinensuit · #43 07-21-2005, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by wondergirl9847

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.

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

- Jake