James H. Robinson's Profile
Pre-Cooked Thanksgiving Turkey
Let me elaborate: I don't want a WHOLE turkey. I just want PART of a turkey. Where can I get that?
Pre-Cooked Thanksgiving Turkey
Where can I get a pre-cooked Thanksgiving turkey in Oakland at the last minute? Does Whole Foods sell them?
What makes a restaurant great?
I actually grew up in Chesapeake, VA back when it was still somewhat rural. I was raised on chain restaurants (buffets, actually). It wasn't until I went to UVA that I was introduced to non-chains. Since then, I have been spoiled by excellent restaurants, first in the DC Area and now the Bay Area. It just seems a shame that, if I hadn't gone to college where I did, I would have been "culturally deprived."
Happy Hour at T-REX
It was excellent meeting all of you! I pretty much agree with everyone. T-Rex is a very comfortable place, especially for a group. I was greatly impressed with the oysters and riblets and wish I had tried the mac and cheese. I'm lactose intolerant so I have to be careful! :-)
Definitely a place to visit again. How is it on a Saturday night?
What makes a restaurant great?
That's an excellent point! Big chain restaurants' aim for the middle does result in mediocrity. For the life of me, I can't tell the difference between Chilli's and Fridays, for example. But it seems that this is what America wants. I remember driving across America and basically seeing the same restaurants repeatedly. Is there room outside of certain cities for great restaurants?
What makes a restaurant great?
My issue with a place like Cheesecake Factory is that it tends to be overly crowded regardless of which one you patronize. In addition, they tend to think that quantity of food equals quality of food. That being said, is it possible for a chain restaurant to be considered truly great?
What makes a restaurant great?
I was having a discussion with a friend the other day about the Cheesecake Factory. Personally, I think the place is overrated, although I don't totally abhor it. Anyway, she asked me why some restaurants are declared "great" while some are considered mediocre. I really had a hard time explaining, so I thought I'd ask foodies for help.
East Bay Foodie Groups
I'm really interested in Ethiopian food right now. When I first moved to the Bay Area, I was worried that there would be no Ethiopian restaurants that could rival those in DC. However, I've discovered the Oakland's Ethiopian restaurants are quite impressive.
Also, I love Chinese, Japanese, and Thai.
East Bay Foodie Groups
I just moved to Oakland a couple of months ago. I love the plethora of restaurants in Oakland, Berkeley, etc. Are there any groups of food enthusiasts who discuss and frequent these establishments?
