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Great breads you've had in restaurants
I bought Boudin at a store recently, and I thought it was a shadow of its former self -- nothing like Acme at all, and not at all like at Tadich. That said (and I know I'm in the minority here), for bakery sourdough, I like Semifreddi the best.
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Sooo Slooooow again
Once again, site is very slow. What's more, threads I know I've read (such as this one) show up expanded. Engineering, please wake up.
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Sooo Slooooow again
Agree with others -- site is as slow and unresponsive as it's ever been. Engineering: Pay attention to what your regulars are telling you!
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Trader Joe's Holiday Items. What are you looking forward to?
Still waiting on the Scottish shortbread (I ran out last July) -- they say December, if at all. Has anyone seen it yet?
Yesterday they were handing out samples of the cornbread/sausage stuffing (prepared fridge item). It was excellent.
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PLEASE Stop the Madness!
So overall site response/performance has gone completely down the drain (i.e. page hangs, links taking 20+ seconds, etc.) due to this new _linking feature_? Is CH trying to kill off its regulars again?
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the best SANDWICH in (San Francisco) period.
mariacarmen mentioned Ike's, about 30 entries upthread. Sounds good, too.
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Trader Joe's Holiday Items. What are you looking forward to?
I did have a similar experience to alkapal's once. I was at checkout and told the checker that I'd changed my mind and didn't want a particular item -- that I didn't want to take a chance on it (it was some cookie IIRC). She said in so many words, "Hey, wonder what it's like -- let's try it", and proceeded to open it up and hand samples to me and other nearby customers. I ended up not liking it, but that was a nice gesture on her part.
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Great breads you've had in restaurants
RL:
One of the crusty waiters at Sam's told me years ago that they had their own starter on file at the bakery, and that he believed Tadich had one on file as well. RW refers to Tadich's starter on this thread from December '08: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/397206
I read the sfgate story you quoted. Here's the relevant quote:
".......The same baker - first at Parisian and now at Boudin -- has made our sourdough for years. They even call it the 'Tadich bake' - it's got a slightly darker crust, and it's a little less dense and more airy inside."
Although the starter is not specifically mentioned, to me that description implies a different starter, or at least doesn't rule it out. Unless I'm missing something.
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Great breads you've had in restaurants
Sorry to state the obvious, but it's pretty hard to top the crusty round French loaves served at Tadich Grill and Sam's Grill. Those are made from their own sourdough starters kept on file at the bakery, and are noticeably different from what you get at the store.
There may be other old-school SF places who also have their own starters -- I'm not sure. Since leaving the Bay Area, I no longer take SF sourdough for granted.
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Trader Joe's Holiday Items. What are you looking forward to?
Yeah, it came up before, and it was the same poster. Woof must be trolling. T.J.'s would never let this person in the store again if he/she were continually opening up packages and sampling without permission as claimed. I fell for it last time like everyone else, but I just don't believe this any more.
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Trader Joe's Holiday Items. What are you looking forward to?
woofwoofwoof said: "I literally just walked down the candy aisle and sampled 3 or 4, maybe 5 different things. It was like lunch almost lol."
You're trolling again about sampling without permission, aren't you?
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Rachael Ray & corn
This link leads to a Rachael Ray clip. No comment.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/10...
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The umami of McDonald’s double cheese burger
That was McD's biggest mistake, in my view -- changing from grilled, to par-grilled-and-nuked (they called it "Q"ing, back in the kitchen).. Until about 1995, you could get a pretty good burger by special-ordering, thus getting it right off the grill. Special orders don't mean much anymore.
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looking for specific food items in nola
Since "potatoes in all forms" was mentioned, try the Potatoes Lyonnaise at Galatoire's -- best potatoes and onions I've ever had.
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driving from vegas to LA - where to stop for a delicious meal?
Climberdoc:
It's great for what it is -- an old-style drive-in burger, which is IMO much better than a fast-food burger. Haven't had Bradley Ogden's burger, but no, In n Out burgers aren't as good as those at Burger Bar. A different thing altogether. That said, I wouldn't call Burger Bar's fare memorable. I liked LBS Burger out at Red Rock better.
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driving from vegas to LA - where to stop for a delicious meal?
The key to In N Out, apart from the fresh ingredients, is that the burgers are all made to order, rather than being premade and left to congeal under heatlamps or in warmer modules. Essentially, the drive-in burgers of our youth -- that is, those of us who grew up in the 50's and 60s. I order the fries well-done.
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driving from vegas to LA - where to stop for a delicious meal?
Where is this "Donut Man" of whom you speak?
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southern style chili burgers in the bay area?
Except that I'm not sure that the brown sludge on a Tommy's burger qualifies as chili. It's like no other chili I've ever tasted (to borrow a phrase).
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Pizza in Vegas
I agree -- Metro is pretty good. Lots of other locations too.
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Lunch recs near Powell and Pine?
For fresh and locally sourced, I'd go down to Sam's Grill, 374 Bush. Very old-school SF kind of place. Just order grilled fish.
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Las Vegas - Chicago-Style Italian Beef Sandwich or Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich on Strip?
There's a Capriotti's just off the strip (walking distance) on W. Sahara. Cheesesteaks are fine, but I'm no expert. I do like their meatball sandwiches.
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Las Vegas - Buffets (Burgers, Pizza, Mexican Food, Pasta)
Never seen burgers at an LV buffet. If a buffet had a "burger station", i.e. made-to-order, add-your-own-toppings, that would be great. However, burgers sitting on a steam table, well, that doesn't sound good at all.
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Horrible Host: Invited to a Dinner Party, and then asked to bring DINNER!!!
Question for the OP: Are the "hosts" for this so-called "dinner party" Americans, or are they from another culture? Just wondering -- maybe in some other culture(s) this behavior is considered acceptable.
To me, this is beyond the pale. If it were expressly stated to be a BYO party, that would be one thing, but to first get invited to dinner and then be asked to bring the sole entree, well, I'm gobsmacked. Sheesh!
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Fatburger: Nothing to write home about
Definitely depends upon the specific outlet, and their management and personnel. We always order our Fats "on the char", i.e. cooked on a charbroiler rather than the flattop -- they're much better that way. Of our two nearest locations (n/w Las Vegas), one can't be bothered to even _use_ their charbroiler -- they just store stuff on it.
The other location used to make great burgers, but we don't go any more since their now-regular cook insists upon repeatedly mashing the burgers onto the grill with his spatula, thus squeezing out all the juices and removing any hope of a juicy burger. I've tried to ask him nicely not to do that, but he ignores me. I won't pay their prices for dry pucks!
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In Vegas for a layover. Have two hours. Ideas for a dive/watering hole serving good food.
Apparently it has its fans, but both times I've been to Crown & Anchor, the fish and chips have been soggy with grease -- some of the worst I've ever had.
I'd give another vote for Origin India or Lotus of Siam.
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Tomyam Rice Snacks at Trader Joe's --amazing flavor
Gone permanently, according to TJ manager. Typical.
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Help, Famous hole in wall seafood joint at Fisherman wharf
Scoma's is considered the best at the wharf, but you get better value (and a true San Francisco experience) at Tadich or Sam's.
To the OP: No local ever says "San Fran".
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Reasonable food at Copley Place or nearby?
OP here.
BBHound asked: "Help us a bit - what is your definition of reasonable?"
Thanks for the responses -- sorry I missed the question. Say $20--25 +tip, max, without drinks. Is that realistic?
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Boston farmers markets on Saturday?
Thanks! How long is the trip to Union Square market via subway and bus?
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Reasonable food at Copley Place or nearby?
Sorry for the last-minute post. Heading to Boston tomorrow for a conference, staying at Copley Place. I'll have time for a few dinners -- a couple at normal hours, and a couple that may be as late as 8:30 or 9. For the late ones I'd like to stay close in. I already know about Brasserie Jo and love it (I'm ready for that onion tart right now!), but would like some other options as well. Maybe fish (I know that can get pricey, but I'm intent on having at least one good piece of fish), thin-crust pizza, Northern Indian, non-fancy Italian, or Chinese. Open to other suggestions, as long as they're not high-end.
For the dinners where I have more time, I'm interested in the same kind of food, but am willing to take the T or walk a bit. How long a haul is it on the blue line to Santarpio's, and how far will I have to walk? And is it worth it? BTW, I've already been to the original Regina's and was less than impressed. How about the No Name -- any good, and is it accessible via T?
I posted this thread a couple of years ago asking about food near Copley Place: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/369633 , but I don't know what's changed since then. I think it's safe to assume that Skipjack's and Stephanie's have not improved. :o) Not that I ever ask concierges where to eat -- they're not exactly impartial.
