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Need dinner (and maybe lunch) recs for a week in SD
So I've returned and here's my report; although it's very, very short :( A committee I was on decided to meet in the evenings, and with only one exception, i NEVER GOT TO LEAVE THE HOTEL ! I did get one excursion to Old Town, and went to El Agave. Great tequila selection, and I thought the mole was delicious. Other than that, nothing worth mentioning, EXCEPT I did manage to make ti to the 2Good2Be bakery in Encinitas after my conference was over. The bread is pretty standard gluten-free fare, but the muffins and cupcakes were exceptional (did not try the vegan versions, just the regular gluten free).
Thanks again to all who responded. I now have a great list for my next trip, which hopefully will be for pleasure, not business. Oh, and the concierge at my hotel was very impressed by the list, adding his vote of approval, and saying, " you know some really hip people."
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El Agave
2304 San Diego Ave Ste B, San Diego, CA 92110
Need dinner (and maybe lunch) recs for a week in SD
Thanks to everyone, these look like great suggestions. I'm actually arriving tomorrow, so will report back on my return to NY!
Need dinner (and maybe lunch) recs for a week in SD
Thanks, DiningDiva. Any specific restaurants I should check out?
Need dinner (and maybe lunch) recs for a week in SD
Hello, fellow hounders,
NYC chowhounder coming to San Diego for a seminar/conference for 6 days. Really need some good recommendations for places to eat! Here's some details:
1) Conference is at the Town and Country on Hotel Circle North, so any lunch places would have to be near here (if there are any). Dinner can be further afield.
2) All cuisines are great EXCEPT pizza/pasta places--gluten intolerant, unfortunately.
3) It would be great to have some places that can handle groups (6-10).
4) Casual is better. Food trucks/carts are perfectly acceptable.
5) Cheap (
6) If there's any place that's really unique to San Diego, that's a big plus.
Chowhound had always had my back when I've needed to find great food while travelling. I promise to report back after the trip!
NYC in a Weekend, dinner (and lunch) recommendations
Have not tried the main dining room (it's on my list), but want to give a rousing second for the Bar Room. Small plates, really delicious, excellent service. You don't get the view that you get in the main dining room, though.
Searchging for my next " WOW, that was amazing dinner". What would you suggest?
I second Degustation. For the full experience, do the 10-course tasting menu. Modern Bar Room is also a great small plate experience.
One night in Manhattan. But where to eat ????????
It's not near your hotel, but if you're willing to go as far as Chinatown, then there's a great Italian restaurant called Peasant down in Nolita (194 Elizabeth St.). Great octopus and squid appetizers, great suckling pig and leg of lamb. Afraid I can't speak to the quality of the pasta (gluten intolerant), but perhaps another hound could?
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Peasant
194 Elizabeth Street, New York, NY 10012
Please Help--Need Lunch/Dinner Recs for Downtown Atlanta
Hello, Fellow Hounders,
i will be attending a conference next week, staying at the Atlanta Hilton on Courtland Street downtown. Need recs for lunch and dinner. Lunch: must be within a 10 minute walk of the hotel, as we have limited time for lunch. Entrees up to $15, any cuisine. Dinner: can be further afield, up to $25/entree (plus maybe one splurge), again, any cuisine. Often we're in a large group at dinner, so a couple of places willing to accommodate 6-10 people would be great. Casual atmosphere works best (except perhaps for the splurge). Only other requirement: I can't eat wheat, so pizza/sandwich places are out.
I did check the boards, but didn't really see anything in the neighborhood; however, if I missed a thread, please let me know.
Hounders always give the best recommendations, so I'm looking forward to what I'll get to try on this trip (never been to Atlanta before). I will give an update when I return at the end of the month. Thanks!
Newport to Pacific City--please help! Need food recommendations.
Many, many thanks for all the recs. Here's my update after my trip.
Unfortunately, I left before sushiqueen and dpastor left their messages, so I missed Restaurant Beck and the new hiking recommendations. But they're on the list for the next trip!
Did not make it to Bay House, so can't comment on how it is now. Had a WONDERFUL dinner at Delicate Palate: duck for me (my one break from seafood), halibut for husband. Perfectly prepared, all flavors well-matched, not trying too much. Also had a fantastic breakfast at the Beach Dog Cafe, and really wonderful service. We had to wait, so they took our order and got our coffee while we waited. Great pancakes, both buttermilk and potato!
At Newport, we ended up having lunch at the Local Ocean Cafe at the Aquarium. Overpriced (which we rather expected, most cafes in zoos and museums are); the food was pretty good, though. The service was atrocious. Bored teenagers who REALLY didn't want to be there. (Again, not a huge surprise, but never what you hope for.) Next time we'll drive the extra bit and try the regular Local Ocean.
The one big disappointment was the Side Door in Gleneden. Service was disinterested at best, food was mediocre, and the furnishings were showing quite a bit of wear. I don't know if it was a really off night, but we won't be going back to find out.
Another shout-out to JillO for the hike and the museum--did both, thoroughly enjoyed both.
As always, hounders give the best advice. Thanks to all!
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Side Door Cafe
6645 Gleneden Beach Loop, Gleneden Beach, OR 97388
Beach Dog Cafe
1266 SW 50th St Ste C, Lincoln City, OR 97367
Delicate Palate
35280 Brooten Rd, Pacific City, OR 97135
Bay House
5911 SW Highway 101, Lincoln City, OR 97367
Restaurant Beck
2345 S HWY 101, Depoe Bay, OR 97341
Wineries in Eugene Area--any recommendations?
I'll be visiting family in Eugene at the end of the month. They'll be making most of the food decisions, so I don't really need restaurant recs. But we'd like to visit some wineries in the area, and the recommendations I've seen on this board are for locations that are a bit too far away. We've been to King Estate, and will probably return (really enjoyed it the last time). The only other Oregon winery we have experience with is Domaine Serene (LOVE their Pinot Noir), but it's just too much of a drive. What wineries near Eugene, if any, are worthwhile?
Anything south of Salem is fine; must be open during the week, however, since we won't be there on the weekend.
(BTW, is the restaurant at King Estate worth it?)
Thanks!
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Domaine Serene
6555 NE Hilltop Ln, Dayton, OR
Newport to Pacific City--please help! Need food recommendations.
Wow, guys, you're making my day.
JillO, thanks for the links. That brings back memories! My youth in a museum and my music on the "olidies" station ;o)
Ibsowen, thanks for all the great info; the Chelan was booked, so we ended up reserving at the Neskowin Resort (also through Grey Fox). My folks used to go to the Adobe in Yachats until they found Neskowin (used to rent an A-frame at the north end of town). Hopefully I'll find those pickled shrimp. If so, I'll let you know where. Go Fighting Irish (sorry, South Eugene)!
Newport to Pacific City--please help! Need food recommendations.
Thanks, lots of good ideas. And thanks for the hiking tip--we love to hike, so this will definitely be part of our trip!
Newport to Pacific City--please help! Need food recommendations.
Thanks, Ibsowen. And thanks for the lodging rec--it's tough to find places in Neskowin, but it's my favorite place on the coast.
Newport to Pacific City--please help! Need food recommendations.
Hello, fellow hounders! Husband and I will be making a brief (3-day) trip to the Oregon coast at the end of July, and I need your help. We'll be staying either in Neskowin or Pacific City, and will be cruising around between PC and Newport on 101. I grew up in Eugene, and spent many summers on the coast, but that was long ago (anyone else old enough to remember the Pixie Kitchen?).
I've been looking at the boards, and have gotten some ideas for Newport (Sharks, Saffron Salmon, Local Ocean), but for the rest...?
We like pretty much any kind of cuisine, aren't picky as to atmosphere, just want well-made food. This is much appreciated, and we'll be sure to let you know how it went!
One more thing: my folks used to get these amazing fresh pickled shrimp--anyone know where I can pick up some?
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Saffron Salmon
859 SW Bay Blvd, Newport, OR 97365
JJ's Fusion now fusing sugar, bad Chinese, and badder sushi
Husband and I ate there about a month ago, and everything was delicious. Had the Arizona sunset roll and some kind of scallop roll (can't remember the name) that was truly outstanding. We've been eating there for awhile, and haven't noticed any decline in quality, but I've never tried any of the dishes jjg described (except the edamame potstickers, which I've never loved). I'm with Harlan in wondering what others' recent experiences have been like. Did we get lucky?
Saturday Brunch in Queens?
I love the brunch at Vesta. The warm bankie is excellent (creamy polenta topped with two sunny-side-up eggs, asparagus, mushrooms and truffle oil) as is the hangover pizza. Other entrees look good. As long as you stay away from the booze, it's easily under $20. Service is very warm and friendly, but not speedy, so if you're crunched for time it may not work for you.
Saturday Brunch in Queens?
My brunch there was disappointing. Presentation was nice, but eggs were overcooked, and the toad in the hole (frog in the hole?) was very difficult to eat, from a purely technical standpoint. Omlette was pretty good, but not great. Service wasn't great either, but was very friendly. It was also a little pricey for what you get. I've heard good things about their dinner, so I might go back for that, but was underwhelmed by brunch.
Vesta - new Astoria Italian at 30th Av and 21st St
I, too, am really surprised by the negative reviews. I've never had a bad meal here, and I've eaten here a number of times, both for dinner and brunch. I find the flavors well-balanced and the food well prepared. For brunch, I recommend the warm bankie or the hangover pizza. The baby Jesus cake is, indeed, no joke. I've never been to Italy, so I have no idea whether this is "real Italian" or not, but I hardly think that matters if the food is good. We must have very different tastes.
Bare Burger (Astoria)
Finally tried Bare Burger about three weeks ago; they must have read this board, because the service was excellent (however, the place was only 1/2 full). Nice atmosphere. Had the bison, and I have to say it's one of the best slabs of bison I've ever had. Lean yet pretty tender, definitely had that grass-fed taste. Got it wrapped in lettuce (I can't do wheat), which was a little messy, but I was prepared for that, and I appreciate the bun-free option. Great fries. Only thing that was wrong was my burger came out med. rare instead of medium; but I like medium rare, so I was okay with it (I actually prefer medium rare, but I have a fear of e coli). All in all, I had a very positive experience. It's pricey, so I won't go back too often, but I definitely will return.
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BareBurger
33-21 31st Ave, Queens, NY 11106
New to Sunnyside. Need info about EVERYTHING.
I second the Butcher's Block. Small Irish grocery. If you, like me, love candy, tea, coffee and various other sundry items from Ireland and/or the UK, you can get it there. Haven't gotten any yet, but the irish sausage looks great.
Downtown Oakland, Need Lunch and Dinner Recs
Just returned from my conference, and wanted to report.
First of all, thanks to everyone. Not a bad meal was had at Hound-recommended spot (unfortunately, I got dragged other places from time to time!).
Le Cheval: had the claypot rice, delicious, very fresh. Others who ate here also reported favorably.
Phnom Penh House: a hit. We had a variety of curries, noodles, and I had beef and green beans in a basil/mint sauce that was very nicely balanced. I wanted to get to Battambang to compare, but ran out of time.
Cafe 817: nice fresh salad, friends had sandwiches which they enjoyed as well. And open on a Saturday afternoon. Does no one serve lunch on Saturdays?
Sun Sing Pastry Dim Sum: I want to go back just for more of this. Everything was delicious, and my 5 pieces of dim sum cost me a whopping $2.47.
Irish Bank (SF): didn't eat there, but had a pint. Great pub, loved the atmosphere.
Tried to eat at Bix or Boccadillo's, but both were closed on Sunday night (Bix for a private party--perhaps they're usually open?)
Not one of the recommendations, but we had a wonderful dinner at Venus in Berkeley. Fresh seasonal food very well prepared, nice wine list. Also enjoyed the tapas at Tamarindo in downtown Oakland.
Thanks again to all!
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Battambang
850 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94607
Irish Bank Bar and Restaurant
10 Mark Ln, San Francisco, CA 94108
Phnom Penh House
251 8th St, Oakland, CA 94607
Bix
56 Gold St., San Francisco, CA 94133
Cafe 817
817 Washington St, Oakland, CA 94607
Tamarindo
468 8th St, Oakland, CA 94607
Phnom Penh Restaurant
3912 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland, CA 94619
Le Cheval
1007 Clay St, Oakland, CA
Downtown Oakland, Need Lunch and Dinner Recs
These all look great. Thanks for the suggestions!
Downtown Oakland, Need Lunch and Dinner Recs
Thanks so much, this sounds great. One question: does Shan Dong have rice noodles?
Downtown Oakland, Need Lunch and Dinner Recs
Hello, fellow hounders! I'm coming in from NYC for a conference, and will be staying at the Oakland Marriott City Center, 1001 Broadway. Need help with the following:
1) Places for lunch within a 5-10 minute walk of the hotel, price around $15 or less/person; needs to be reasonably fast (able to get in and out within an hour).
2) Places for dinner nearby; definitely willing to do public transportation--maybe 30 minutes max? Price not super important, but should probably not go over $25 or so for entrees--although there's room for a splurge in there if it's really fabulous food.
3) I will be getting into SF one night--any really interesting places easily reached by public transport?
Casual atmosphere preferred. All cuisines welcome; I can't think of anything I really DON'T like. There is one snag: I can't eat wheat. So no pizza joints or sandwich shops unless they have other things to eat as well.
Hope that's not all too much to ask I don't know Oakland at all, and haven't been to SF in 20 years, so anything you can tell me will be greatly appreciated!
