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BHM - Food Truck Round-Up tomorrow
Yeah, I was used to the sandwiches being about $2.50 each before I moved here. Definitely not worth $8, even for a gourmet version.
Bhm - Where do you buy your spirits?
I'm actually looking for scotch so the mtn brook abc is a good idea. But bookers and basil hayden are higher end bourbons I like. Now if they were just not so expensive here. Thanks sheilal!
BHM - Food Truck Round-Up tomorrow
I've only eaten the buns at Shindigs and they were great. Are they worth driving for? Well they're the only buns in town as far as I know.
Here is some more info too:
http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/810880
Bhm - Where do you buy your spirits?
I understand that the minimum pricing is set by ABC in Alabama, right? With that said, are there any particular area liquor stores that have great selections of quality bourbons, whiskey and/or scotch? I know that ABC carriers a number of call brands, but not really high ones and you have to order a whole case for other items not on their price chart?
BHM - Food Truck Round-Up tomorrow
Wow, two food truck events in one day? Odd.
http://www.al.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2012/05/birmingham_food_trucks_start_t.html
BHM - Food Truck Round-Up tomorrow
http://magiccitypost.com/2012/05/11/round-em-up-and-throw-em-down-saturday-food-trucks/
In Mtn Brook.
I tried the new Viet truck at Magic City Art Festival the other week but they were out of everything but tofu. I wanted to try their char siu. Anyway, the tofu banh mi was ok, but the wheat "french" roll was way too chewy when it should have been crusty. Also, they advertised jalapenos but my sandwich did not include any. Although it was a festival and thus subject to festival prices, it was not worth $8 at all. Maybe $5 tops. The tofu was good though and I'm not typically a tofu fan.
ATL to NOLA Road Food Advice
I've only been to the Brick Pit once and thought it was closer to good than great and not oustanding at all. Weak, sweet sauce. Pork itself was good.
Need Reco's for St Simmons
That sucks as it was awesome before.
You ever been to Waterfront Wine and Gourmet in Darien by the way?
Need Reco's for St Simmons
Buying it instead of making it? Is it anywhere near as good?
I read about Rene taking over and wanted to try it to support him.
Thanks for the update.
Need Reco's for St Simmons
Anything new happening on the Island? Headed there for the annual week long trip in mid-June. How is Reno's? Assume Moocow has reopened?
ALDI Stores: Quality Products at Deep Discount??
Yeah, I go to Aldi for price and taste together. The meats are not much better priced than most grocery stores. I don't buy a lot of grocery store meat anyway but make sure it's not brined if i can help it.
ALDI Stores: Quality Products at Deep Discount??
My thoughts exactly as far as the meats.
As far as Don's comments on the chips, I love their kettle chips and "baked lays."
And no offense Don, but the $1.89 5 oz filets are scary and filled with some brine solution.
Jarred pickles - what's best?
You can get arbol at any tienda or even most regular grocery stores here in Alabama. It should be easier in CA.
Quinoa..now feel ill..
Cost? It's like $2/lb at Whole Foods in the bulk bins. I've eaten quinoia about 15 times in the last year and have not had any issues except I think it's kind of boring.
Saws in Avondale
They didn't seem fresh cut to me that day, but maybe I was mistaken.
Jarred pickles - what's best?
You can pick up wickles here in 'Bama about anywhere but they were first made here. I like the sweet/spicy crunch of them sometimes but they're chips and no substitute for a good half sour.
I think the Bubbies are kinda lame.
New food truck
Me too although the offerings look more healthy than original (ie pate on the banh mi and limited meats for the pho). Still, it's always nice to have more offerings.
I don't guess anyone has tried that red food truck by BVBA Compass (I think) at 7th and 30something near Lakeview?
Grocery Stores in Bham
That Pig actually does a good bit to source a lot of its produce from Alabama only growers. Not all of the produce will be, but look under the tent area if it's up.
Birmingham. Lunch Tuesday
Purple Onion - think greasy gyros for drunk college students. it's not horrible but it's far from great.
Grocery Stores in Bham
Do you mean Mountain Brook? For Vestavia, Snapper Grabbers can be good for seafood. In my experience here, Publix and the Pig have horrible seafood counters (except maybe the Pig in Crestline).
Is Athens covered in the Atlanta board? 1 dinner, 2 lunch (BBQ and/or Mexican)
Stopped by Harry's this weekend for some ribs (they only have baby backs) and hash. Both were pretty good although ask for the rib sauce on the side as it is pretty sweet.
Also grabbed a pepperoni pie (takeout, but I grabbed it as it came off the line) from Transmet (Oglethorpe) and it was decent but greasy. Little Italy is better.
Sushi rolls at Utage were ok but nothing special.
Tacos at Aqua Linda were good as usual.
Is Athens covered in the Atlanta board? 1 dinner, 2 lunch (BBQ and/or Mexican)
Athens is no where close to Boston or even Birmingham, AL culinary-wise yet. It has some highlights (Five and Ten, the National, sometimes Farm, and a few others) but a lot of it is cheap food for students on a budget.
I almost always stop by Sr. Sol as it's good and close to my mom's house. We usually just grab a torta and/or a few tacos, although they had a Birria years ago around Christmas that I still remember.
Do Five and Ten for your blowout meal.
As far as White Tiger, I hear great things about it but still have not tried it. You might actually want to go to the newish rooftop bar over the Georgia Theatre for a beer so your DC can look out over the Athens skyline (don't laugh). They also serve the bbq sandwich from White Tiger there, although I cannot say whether it's good.
I also liked my visit to La Dolce Vita for lunch for a few drinks and to try their carpacci but you can get that at any decent joint in Boston's North End.
http://ladolcevitaathens.com/?page_id=5#lunch
Skip pizza, Italian, and anything remotely ethnic except Latin. I would also skip the Last Resort except their brunch can be ok - some swear by it but it's a meh in any other city.
Trapeze is great for their beer list; the food is forgetable.
Is Athens covered in the Atlanta board? 1 dinner, 2 lunch (BBQ and/or Mexican)
I don't think the farm cart has opened back up yet for this season?
http://www.farm255.com/farm-cart-menu
Is Athens covered in the Atlanta board? 1 dinner, 2 lunch (BBQ and/or Mexican)
I know. I lived in Boston from 1998 to 2006 and lamented the lack of good Mexican up there. You have some decent taquerias and the place in Eastie is supposed to be good but ...
I just posted a thread on the Boston board about my trip there a week ago. Good times.
White Tiger or Heirloom are good and would work for your non-taco lunch, but are not going to be any better than you can get in Boston.
Georgia is not the best barbecue state.
Farm offers brunch but not weekday lunch unless the cart is back.
Is Athens covered in the Atlanta board? 1 dinner, 2 lunch (BBQ and/or Mexican)
I grew up in Athens, went to UGA, and still go back to visit my mom there. Five and Ten is Southern in general and is the blowout fancy meal for Athens.
There are a lot of chicken farms/processors in GA so yes, there was a lot of Latinos living in the area. While cheesy Mexican is available, places like Taqueria del Sor or Sr. Sol or whatever it's called these days, have authentic tacos, tortas, soups, etc.
Is Athens covered in the Atlanta board? 1 dinner, 2 lunch (BBQ and/or Mexican)
I agree and this thread will probably be moved.
Butt Hutt moved out to Jot Em Down's Macon Highway location (I think). JeD closed. The 'cue at the Baxter location was pretty good but not exceptional.
Taqueria del Sol is probably the best Mexican in town, although Aqua Linda can be good too. Their tortas rock. I eat there about every time I visit. There is a new, larger location on the Atlanta highway.
Agree Hugh's places are probably the best high end in town.
Saws in Avondale
Correct. I stopped in Saturday for a pulled pork sandwich to go and it was packed. They only have a few tables. The chalk board is the real menu and I understand it will change some depending on offerings.
http://www.al.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2012/03/saws_soul_kitchen_brings_barbe.html
The sandwich was as good as always but $2.75 for an admittedly large side of previously frozen fries is kind spendy. I had hoped they would offer a combo like Moe's which includes the andwhich, drink, and two small sides for $9.
Boston trip report - March 21-25 (long).
Nab told us of the much improved Thai but even eating 3 places a day only left so many options. We could have definitely done Thai one of those meals though ...
Boston trip report - March 21-25 (long).
And Dumpling Cafe is so good you can go three times in 4 days!
