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need help with 2-day itinerary on a budget please!
LA is much more a foodie town than SD, but there are a few gems. It's not Hole Mole (Long Beach) but totally legit and well prepared Mexican at La Fachada
20 25th St
(at Imperial Ave)
San Diego, CA 92102
better than German Mariscos IMHO
Pho on Fifth (Hillcrest) is pretty good
Irish boiled dinner: AYCE (all you can eat)? OR Great spot?
I'd like to celebrate St Patrick's Day with an Irish boiled dinner (corned beef with boiled vegetables). Does anyone have a reco for a buffet or AYCE or at least a great rendition in one of SD's restaurants?
thanks, Aron
I noticed there is a lot of talk about food at the Cosmo...
Food at Cosmo is great, IMO best in town. Jaleo is better than most tapas in Spain. Pizza off the chain. Holsteins: nom, nom, nom, buffet is amazing especially on Sunday with alcohol option.
Where in San Diego can I buy New England style hot dog rolls?
Boston transplant here. Man, do I miss our food. Aside from Tacos, I can't think of anything that is better in SD. ~ broken hearted pats fan
What is the best Greek restaurant?
Olympic Cafe at Texas & University in Hillcrest/N. Park is a very good family run operation. Short on ambience but food is very well prepared, ample portions and very reasonable. You can't miss with anything you order.
Know of any places to eat off the 405 fwy - near Long Beach or Seal Beach?
Check out Riley's in LGB, wonderful friendly neighborhood spot with really good wings and burgers. Draft beer served in iced schooners and hot inked bartenders. what more can you ask for?
Metro West - is it really as hopeless as I think?
that's Sichuan Gourmet, for my money best Chinese restaurant anywhere in the metrowest area
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Sichuan Gourmet
1004 Beacon St, Brookline, MA 02446
Looking for the good stuff!!
Saigon 8 on Desert Inn was outstanding and the service was extremely attentive and hospitable. Food is fantastic and a great value. We tried fresh spring rolls, two different kinds of noodle soup (the basic and legume with side of raw steak and beef stock) and Banh Xeo which is a crispy crepe filled with sliced pork, shrimp and sauteed bean sprouts and served with lettuce, mint, cilantro, fresh bean sprouts and a sweet, vinegary sauce. It's huge, enough for 4 to share. No need to get large bowls of soup, the small are more than adequate, even for big eaters like me. They serve beer and very limited selections of wine. It is difficult for two people to spend more than $40. Best advice to chowies staying on strip and looking for off-strip dining is to rent a car, the savings on taxis, parking and aggravation will be worth it.
Any info on the Meal Ticket plan for Las Vegas? 3 meals for $44
Saigon 8 on Desert Inn was outstanding and the service was extremely attentive and hospitable. Food is fantastic and a great value. We tried fresh spring rolls, two different kinds of noodle soup (the basic and legume with side of raw steak and beef stock) and Banh Xeo which is a crispy crepe filled with sliced pork, shrimp and sauteed bean sprouts and served with lettuce, mint, cilantro, fresh bean sprouts and a sweet, vinegary sauce. It's huge, enough for 4 to share. No need to get large bowls of soup, the small are more than adequate, even for big eaters like me. They serve beer and very limited selections of wine. It is difficult for two people to spend more than $40.
Sen of Japan
What's all the fuss about?
There's at least 20 restaurants in any major urban center as good as Sen of Japan.
While visiting Vegas on business and staying on the Strip I had a hankering for sushi so after scouring the board (remarkable little focused discussion regarding sushi) I settled on Sen because it's off-strip and presumably more authentic. Now, to be fair to the contributors, there is much discussion about the mediocrity of Vegas sushi, but Sen keeps being mentioned as a standout.
Well, it's certainly off-strip, in fact, if you take a taxi from your Strip hotel, expect to spend somewhere in the neighborhood of $60 round-trip, which probably will offset any savings you'll enjoy from not eating in a hotel sushi bar. Be sure to ask your server to order a taxi at least 15 minutes before you expect to leave because they aren't ubiquitous in this area.
The restaurant has a decent ambiance, but it's nothing memorable. Contemporary black is the theme, but the finishes are all shiny and hard which contributes to a feeling of coldness. There is a bar with 8-10 seats but it's first come, first serve. They do take reservations for table seating.
Excellent selection of sakes and beer with limited wine selections. Small touches include chilled glasses for the beer, though the glasses themselves are minuscule. Prices of alcohol are reasonable.
Like most typical sushi restaurants the menu has an American-style order to it: appetizers, entrees, specials, a la carte sushi and "special rolls".
We began our meal with the sauteed spicy Hawaiian edamame, which was a nice change from typical steamed edamame, however, the notes were undistinguished: salty, a little sweet and not spicy enough to notice.
We went to the a la carte tempura next and found a high point. Excellent selection of vegetables and proteins including Japanese pumpkin which is very good. The batter is light, crispy and served very hot. Veggies were barely cooked through, but just enough to not feel raw. The dipping sauce was completely unforgettable though they serve grated daikon which should be mixed with the dipping sauce.
We then tried a special starter (can't recall the name but suggested as most popular by server) which was several tiny pieces of hamachi, with slices of jalapeno and garlic or onion flakes on top in a ponzu type sauce. It was an attempt at creative nouvelle sushi that fell short in all areas: taste, presentation and substance. The portion was ridiculously small for the price and all you could taste was the sauce.
Miso soup was completely ordinary with a little seaweed and chunks of tofu.
The sashimi sampler was OK but the fish wasn't sparkling fresh and the portions were tiny compared to my favorite sushi restaurant in my home town of Boston (Fugakyu).
We finished off with a couple of rolls which were good enough, but again nothing sent me over the top. Better than average but certainly nothing to go wild over.
Final cost with several large beers and plenty of food was about $130 for two. Certainly reasonable for Vegas but with the $60 taxi ride, not worth the journey.
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Sen of Japan
8480 W Desert Inn Rd F1, Las Vegas, NV
Sen of Japan
8480 W Desert Inn Rd Ste F1, Las Vegas, NV 89117
Green Chili Indian Restaurant in Saxonville, Framingham
Went to Green Chili and was underwhelmed. Lamb dosa was best of the things I tried but filling was on the puny side. OT why are portions at Indian restaurants always on the small side?
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Green Chili
1 Nicholas Rd unit 49, Framingham, MA 01701
Green Chili - Framingham
I tried Green Chili and it was OK, not great. Dosa was very good, though size of filling was small for the price. This is not the place to go for a nice dinner out, more like a quick weekday dinner or takeout.
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Green Chili
1 Nicholas Rd unit 49, Framingham, MA 01701
Vietnamese restaurant recommendation?
Second that reco. Try the duck salad. MMmmmm good
Vietnamese restaurant recommendation?
Dok Bua is great, better than any other Thai I've had anywhere in Boston area. BYOB and cheap
Green Chili Indian Restaurant in Saxonville, Framingham
Just saw your post...I'm very close and need to check it out. thanks for the rec
Top 5 Sushi L.A.- I know it's been done, but this is 2010!
Hey Angelinos, Love the discussion re: sushi.
I'm a Bostonian who visits frequently because my gal lives here (Westwood) and I'm a huge fan of raw fish. Thanks for all the great suggestions, but tell me: If expensive means $150-$200 for two, where would we find the best sashimi?
btw, prolly moving out sometime soon and if you're ever in Boston, check out Fugakyu or Oiishi, top two IMHO.
kampei, Aron
Most Reliable Restaurant Review Site Outside of Chowhound?
I don't rely on Yelp exclusively because the reviews tend to be written by folks without my level of experience and, dare I say, discernment? However, taken with other reviews--local papers, chow, urbanspoon, opentable--it can be useful.
Best walk-to restaurants in Charlestown
stopped at Max & Dylans for quick pre-game supper and was very happy. We both ordered salads with protein--Salmon and steak tips--and they were superb and very reasonable (
Hungry academics seeking good food & value tonight (walk from Copley)
hello Boston hounds,
Seeking your help:
We're 10 hungry academics looking for a casual place with good, hearty food and prices that grad students and profs can afford within walking distance of Copley Sq.
Ideally something with a Boston accent (like seafood) but not necessary.
Your thoughts?
Firefly BBQ - Quincy
I live in Framingham and used to frequent both the F'ham and Marlboro FF's, but I've given up as well for a multitude of reasons. First, the food just isn't as good as it used to be. Second, the prices have gone up. Third, the meat combos are gone. Fourth, the service has gone down hill. Fifth, they only play country & western music per Mr. Uliss's insistence. Sixth, they don't have large, flat screen tv's for games (F'ham). Seventh, the relish bar isn't as good as it used to be. I'm done with it. Steve, if you read CH, take note.
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Firefly's BBQ Restaurant
235 Old Connecticut Path, Framingham, MA 01701
cocktails for 75-100 - kenmore/fenway location?
Hello All,
I'm seeking a venue in the kenmore/fenway neighborhood for cocktails/bar food for 75-100 people on a weekday night. I'd prefer a private area/room and something other than a dingy bar smelling of stale beer. Any suggestions?
Current consensus on best "everyday" sushi?
We went to Shogun before seeing a movie at the W Newton Cinema, which offers indie movies and lousy concessions, but I digress, and were very disappointed. Quality of the fish was very inconsistent: the tuna and hamachi were soggy and flavorless for example and the sashimi was poorly cut: very small slices and ragged edges. I wouldn't return, still looking for the holy grail.
Boston Hound in Metrowest: Stop the Chain Restaurant Madness
Been living in F'ham since 1990 and it's pretty much a foodie wasteland out here with a few exceptions as noted by previous posters. My favs with a few to add:
Cast Iron Kitchen (Maynard) - Food is very good, service is rough around the edges, great value, fun and casual. To make it a real date, check out the Fine Arts Theatre. first run movies, funky but cheaper than chains
Acapulcos (Sudbury) - decent Mexican, try the Sopa de Albondigas, it's the best item on the menu
Dakshin (Framingham) above average Indian, try the dosas
Nobscot's Cafe (Framingham) good food, good value, service is rough around the edges, on Monday nights they offer burger and fried for $3.95.
Eo Noodle (Framingham) you won't find a better bowl of Taiwanese style noodle soup, scallion pancake or the beef appetizer are also really good. Be sure to ask for the pickled vegetables and their homemade hot sauce.
Lloyds Diner (Framingham) great traditional diner breakfast next to Loring arena. I believe they are only open on w/e but I could be wrong.
Places where I second the opinion:
Sichuan Gourmet - you won't find better without going a long way
Firefly's - for my money it beats Tennessee's but my son disagrees
Oiishi - great sushi but big $$$$ (Fugakyu is only ok)
Naked Fish - ribs are awesome and so are the fried oysters. seriously good.
Large Group Dinner
Thank you everyone for your suggestions, we haven't made a decision, but I'll check back and let you know what we decided.
Mid-week business breakfast
Thank you everyone for your suggestions. We haven't made a decision but I'll come back and let you know how things go. Cheers, Aron
Large Group Dinner
I'm seeking a location for a private dinner for 100 business visitors to NO. We're staying at the Westin Canal Place and would prefer to stay within 20 minutes drive of the hotel. My preference is either a private room or to buy out the restaurant for the night. I'd like to either find innovative regional cuisine or impeccable traditional fare. Ideally, the restaurant should have a single room that will accommodate the group. Thank you for your suggestions. ~ Aron
