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Is There Anything Good To Eat In Fredericton?
We ordered the cream cheese stuffed pizza from New England Pizza last night - it was the best thing we've had all week! Thanks for the tip!
Is There Anything Good To Eat In Fredericton?
I've been in Fredericton for a few days now, and have only had lousy to mediocre food. We've had a pretty sorry excuse for Pho at Asian Beef Noodle across from the Crowne Plaza, decent mussels and pasta at Brewbaker's (but certainly nothing memorable), passable Aloo Gobi at Chez Riz, and Panko-crusted Haddock at the Blue Room which may as well have been frozen fish sticks. Ok, the burger at Isaac's Way was good. Plus, my pet peeve, that industrial, unyielding shredded "parmesan" cheese made a starring appearance in both the Blue Room's caesar salad and in Brewbaker's mussels. I'm not sure why they can't buy a chunk of Grana Padano and grate it themelves.
Anyway, I just fear that I'm missing out on something good. It doesn't have to be fancy, in fact homestyle is really what I'm craving, but I'd hate to go home and then have someone say "oh, you didn't try food x from restaurant y?" Any suggestions?
The Great Burger Debate
The burger at Jump - stuffed with short ribs - is fantastic, but pricey. It's not always on the dinner menu, but it seems to always be on the lunch menu and the bar menu.
"Food Studio: Not Just Crystal, the ROM Has New Food Too"
I believe the food service at the ROM is now done by Restaurant Associates out of New York, not Danny Meyer who does the MoMA. RA do the food for the Met and The Museum of Natural History in New York.
Old Bay Seasoning available in dwtn To?
I believe you can get it at Scheffler's at St. Lawrence Market.
best steak in SD???????
The Argyle restaurant, in the golf course clubhouse at the Four Seasons Aviara, has just switched to a steakhouse menu. We ate there a few nights ago, and it was one of the best meals we've ever had in our 7 years of vacationing in the North County. The service was attentive, the sides were a good mix of steakhouse staples (ok creamed spinach, excellent mushrooms) and newer surprises (addictive "cassoulet" of white beans, squash risotto), and the steaks were outstanding. They had a variety of styles of beef, ranging from Wagyu to Nebraska cord-fed, as well as some decent seafood dishes. My hanger steak was beefy and flavourful; cooked exactly medium rare as ordered. My wife ordered the Wagyu filet, and it came rare as ordered as well, but with a nice crust.
I'd go back again in a heart beat. Or should that be heart attack?
The gift of meat - where to get steaks/meat to give as gift????
Oh yes, the Tri-Tip "roast", from Royal, but grilled and sliced as a steak, is one of the city's finest meat offerings!
jerusalem artichokes?
I just saw a whole bunch of very nice looking ones (shiny, smooth, large) at The Big Carrot. I'd be willing to bet that Whole Foods has them right now, too. They are very nice - rich-tasting - simply roasted, but are also very good mashed in with potatoes.
Help! Relatively Inexp. Pre- Roy Thomson Dinner
There's also HAL Burger at Adelaide and Duncan, which does decent burgers. I also don't mind Kama, the Indian buffet right across the street from Roy Thomson, although that depends on how finicky your finicky friend is...
The Big Green Egg
I've had nothing but fantastic luck with my XL Egg. From tuna steaks quickly seared over 700 degree heat, to slow and low-cooked pork shoulder and brisket, it's a huge asset. And, so far, no problems using it in the cold (I'm in Canada). I really love it.
Great experience at the CN Tower -- really
I've had several decent meals there. It's expensive, but the view of course, on a clear night is second-to-none. Try it on Victoria Day or Canada Day, when you can see the fireworks below. The food is competent, and the wine list, though overpriced, is well-chosen. I've had good luck with their seafood tower appetizer, as well.
Not a 7 Numbers fan
I recommend going for dinner early (6-ish), before they crank the music and it becomes a "scene". I love 7 numbers - the food is always good, the service always friendly in my experience, and they are great with my kids (who love their lasagna, though, frankly, I find it a little on the salty side). The glasses are declasse, to be sure, but it doesn't bother me in the least. The wine list is well-chosen (interesting Italians, Australians and some great smaller-production wines from Niagara) and reasonably priced. The apps are almost all great, as are the salads, fish and braised meat dishes.
Canadian Version of "Burgers to Eat Before You Die" ?
Allen's is probably my favourite Toronto burger, but I often have a craving for the burger served down the street at the Detroit Eatery (Danforth & Chester). It's highly seasoned, but very large and always delicious.
California Sandwiches
I'd recommend a meatball sandwich at California. The last two visits to the Dufferin location, my sandwiches (veal, eggplant) have been killed by way too much breading. The peppers on the sandwich are always nice, though.
Myth on the Danforth (Toronto)
It was once pretty decent - I agree with Smalph about the great dissappeared chicken liver dish. They also once did wonderful grilled lamb chops. Ten years ago, it was a step above many of the behind-the-times Greek joints on the Danforth. Sadly, their kitchen has a rapidly revolving door. I haven't had good food there in years, and try to avoid it when I can.
