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Where can I find bakkwa in London?
Bakkwa is a Singaporean/Malaysian type of jerky. They normally have different varieties available. While most are pork, you can also get chicken and beef at some places. There are also different flavours - most are sweet and saly but others are spicy
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bakkwa
I brought some back from my last visit to Singapore but just ate the last of it and was hoping there's somewhere in Chinatown or elsewhere I can find it.
Any good eats in Wollongong?
There's nowhere at least half-way decent to eat? I have 3 meals on my own and really don't want hotel room service. I thought every town in Australia had at least a good Thai or Chinese restaurant
Any good eats in Wollongong?
Thanks for Caveau, I suspect that may be where the company are taking us for the group dinner. I am also looking for good cheap Asian eats. My colleague there claims Wollongong is a culinary wasteland, but I know there have to be at least some hidden gems
Any good eats in Wollongong?
I have to be in Wollongong on business and have 3 free nights so I am looking for recs for dinner. I love anything Asian, especially Thai, Vietnamese or Japanese but would also like to find somewhere focusing on local, seasonal Australian cooking. Any good finds?
Looking for Sonoran Hot Dogs in San Diego, ideally North County
I will be in San Diego over Xmas/New Years staying in Carlsbad and am wondering if there is anywhere that serves Sonoran hot dogs - bacon wrapped dogs covered with beans, cheese, onions, mayo, ketchup, jalapenos, etc. I don't have time to get to Tucson this trip so I was wondering if there is anywhere in SD selling them - whether a restaurant or food truck. I've looked online and can't seem to find anything. I have a car so would be willing to drive if there is nothing in North County
St Albans - looking for great Sunday Roast, child friendly a must
Heading to St Albans with friends and 5 kids in tow to Verulanium park and were looking for a good Sunday roast.
Any opinion of the Portland Arms, Goat Inn, White Hart Tap or any other suggestions?
Romania - Bucharest and Brasov - recommendations please
There don't seem to be many posts about Romania and am heading there next week for a long weekend. We will have 2 dinners and 1 lunch in Bucharest. In Brasov we will have 2 dinners, lunches may be in the surrounding area as we will be exploring, and we'll have one day hiking outside of Brasov so if there's a good shop or market to check out to pick up bread and local cheeses, that would be great.
I've already heard of Caru' bu Bere in Bucharest but not sure if it's too touristy or actually serves decent traditional food. I would prefer traditional Romanian food - not the ubiquitous pizza places and kebab shops listed in most tourist guides. Street food is also fine
Maida Vale [London]
The best Thai in the area I've found is down Harrow Road heading towards Kensal Rise called Thai Box Express specialising in Esarn (Isaan) style food of the Northeast. The food is outstanding and so fresh, better than any of the Maida Vale Thai's I've had. They do deliver. The restaurant itself is fine and decor is ok but the place is always empty. They don't "dumb down" the spices for European palettes - I ordered the papaya salad "not spicy" for a friend who doesn't like spicy food and it still had quite a kick to it. They also have dishes like Duck Tongue, Pork Neck, Pork Liver, etc you don't find on most Thai menus in London
Street Hawker is good - they do take away but not delivery
The pizzas at Le Cochonet on Lauderdale Road are pretty good, again take away but no delivery
Valencia - Are many restaurants in closed Easter Weekend? Where to find paella for one?
I am going to Valencia over Easter and was wondering if many of the restaurants are going to be closed Good Friday or Easter Sunday.
I was in Madrid 3 years ago over Easter and while the shops and museums were closed except on Saturday, we had no problem finding restaurants and bars that were open. But a friend who lived in Valencia several years ago told me the city pretty much shuts down from Holy Thursday - Easter Monday. Is that still the case? Am I going to have trouble finding places to eat - as the pension I'm staying in doesn't have a restaurant.
Also I'm now travelling by myself as a friend had to cancel. Is there anywhere you can get paella for one? I'd hate to miss out on Valencia's most famous dish
I got the list of restaurants from previous posts but if there's anything new, let me know.
Two nights in Nottingham?
Unfortunately Sat Bains is already booked both nights we are there. Does anyone have other recs - maybe one nice dinner and one casual inexpensive place (Indian, Thai, Middle Eastern, etc)?
Breakfast "L'Anglais" @Chez Gerrard, Heathrow
The food and service are generally good. The only thing I don't like is that if you ask for condiments like mayonnaise to go with their delicious "frites" they bring you a bowl full of mayonnaise, ketchup, HP sauce and mustard packets.
Groovy place for a b-day partin in Shoreditch/Clerkenwell?
Cantaloupe might fit the bill http://www.viewlondon.co.uk/restaurants/cantaloupe-bar-and-grill-review-9537.html
Or Big Chill http://www.bigchill.net/bar.html
haozhan, london
The only letdown was the waiter's attitude when we ordered tap water, even though we ordered beers. He made some snide comment about how "foreigners" always want tap water. But the food was delicious
Gordon Ramseys Pubs
I live in Maida Vale and have eaten at the Warrington twice, once in the restaurant upstairs and once in the pub for lunch, and I haven't been impressed by either. I don't think I'll be going back to eat. Granted, both times were within 2 weeks of the reopening, so it may have been opening hiccups.
The single salmon cake was ok, nothing special, and came with nothing on the side. The chips, which were £3 extra, were served in a tiny teacup sized bowl and weren't even crispy. The beef pie I had at lunch in the pub tasted fine but was small for the price, and cold in the centre - I had to send it back
The pub itself is beautiful and worth a look and a beer.
Kilburn, W Hampstead, Finchley Rd area recs
Two gastropubs to check out:
Black Lion Pub and North London Tavern, both on Kilburn High Road
Where to eat/avoid at the O2?
With a big selection of restaurants has anyone had a decent meal there before a show? I'm not expecting anything gourmet with all of the chain restaurants, but looking for the best option.
We made the mistake of trying Tapa Tapa which was awful. The service was poor and the food was even worse.
Kilburn, W Hampstead, Finchley Rd area recs
For hearty eastern european food, try the Czech Restaurant in the Czech & Slovak house on West End Lane - roast pork with sauerkraut and dumplings, goulasch, roast duck and other dishes with a selection of Czech beers on tap.
http://czechandslovakclub.co.uk/
grilled sardines
They have them at Xunta, a Galician tapas bar on First Avenue between 10th and 11th
Belgian-style Frites in London (besides Belgo)?
Besides Belgo, where in London can I satisfy a craving for Belgian-style frites, preferably somewhere with a variety of sauces to choose from. is there anywhere like Pommes Frites in NY's East Village?
Thai grocery in London?
If you feel like travelling to North London, Oriental City (399 Edgware Rd, NW9) has a large selection of Thai groceries (also Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Filipino, Vietnamese). By public transport you can take the Northern Line to Colindale, then walk, or take Bus #32 from Kilburn. If you are driving they have free parking. They also have a great food court next to the grocery store so go hungry.
http://london.openguides.org/index.cgi?id=Oriental_City;oldid=Oriental_City_NW9
Opinions on Baker & Spice?
Is anyone else not overly impressed by this mini-chain? I've eaten there twice, two different locations, with friends who constantly rave about how amazing it is. Both times, I failed to understand what all the hype is about. The food was fine but nothing oustanding, especially for the premium prices they charge. I found their self-described "iconic" croissant to be soggy rather than flakey. The soup I tried was bland, the salad had ingredients that didn't really work together, and the fish was overcooked. Have I just been ordering the wrong items? Or does it really fail to live up to the hype?
Venice - lunch recs near the Biennale?
We are going next weekend and looking for great lunch recs near the Giardini and Arsenale. We already booked Alla Testiere for Saturday lunch, but are looking for somewhere Friday and Sunday. We ate at La Corte Sconta two years ago and really enjoyed it, and are looking for other suggestions. It doesn't have to be a sit-down meal. Some delicious cicchetti and local wines are fine.
Where to buy refried black beans, London?
Thank you abgilliam. I've had no problem finding refried pinto beans, but couldn't find the refried black beans anywhere. I'll check out their shop one of these days.
Where to buy refried black beans, London?
Does anyone know of specialty grocery stores in London selling canned Mexican-style refried black beans -- La Costeña, Goya or any other brands?
London - free internet at cafe?
Can I ask where in Maida Vale/St John's Wood you found free wi-fi? Specific cafes? Restaurants? etc? I just moved to the neighbourhood and have been having a difficult time finding anywhere.
Late Night Eats in South Kensington
If you want a sit-down restaurant, Vingt-Quatre on Fulham Road is open 24 hours, serving breakfast around the clock as well as fish and chips, steak frites, burgers and pasta.
Entree w/ Peanut butter needed
I haven't tried it but it sounds like a cowboy version of satay.
Tuck's Peanut Butter Steak
Source: The Daytona Journal Online - Lifestyle/Food
Forrest Tucker starred as Sgt. Morgan O'Rourke on the 1960s TV western comedy "F Troop." A few of his many Western films are "The Westerner," "Pony Express," "Chisum," "Coroner Creek" and "Cat Ballou." From "The All-American Cowboy Grill."
Steaks
Adolph's meat tenderizer, optional
Black pepper
Liquid Smoke
Worcestershire sauce
Creamy peanut butter
Prepare grill for direct-heat cooking. Rub both sides of steaks (best cut to use is Spencer or rib-eye) with Adolph's tenderizer (or Accent), if desired, and freshly ground black pepper. Splash both sides with 3-4 drops of Liquid Smoke and Worcestershire sauce. Rub each steak all over with about 1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter. Grill about 5 to 8 minutes on each side over hot coals or flame for medium-rare to medium.
New and Notable -- 2 dinners in Dubai?
Please ignore this post. I didn't notice there was a Middle East board when I did a search for Dubai on International and posted this on the International board
New and Notable -- 2 dinners in Dubai?
There haven't been any new Dubai recs since September 2005. I've printed the previous posts, but with the number of new hotels, malls, etc opening every month, can anyone recommend great new restaurants? Prefer Lebanese, Persian or Indian, but open to other suggestions.
pomegranate syrup
It can also be used in cocktails like mojitos, margaritas, or even champagne.
