David W's Profile
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I haven't had it, but Hill Country Chicken has it on the menu- |
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Anything good not terribly far from the Pennsylvania Turnpike ? Don't forget pie at the Summit Diner-the coconut is to die for-all fresh made, generous slice. |
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Suggestions for good food in Washington, Pa. I had a decent meal at Palazzo 1837 this summer-they have a nice outdoor space when the weather is good - indoors, they have a couple of rooms that are pleasant enough. |
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NY Times with a pretty positive review... |
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Best Pat LaFrieda burgers from Fresh Direct? I like the short rib-with just a little salt. Very nice. |
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Columbus, OH: what shouldn't we miss? Thought you'd be interested to see that NY Magazine has discovered Columbus- |
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We ended up staying over and dining at the Bee & Thistle recently. Decent bread and butter are served. Portions are generous in both the appetizer and mains. Diver scallops were properly prepared with a nice black rice and tomato salsa side. The wasabi crusted tuna was very good, just charred on the outside with an Asian slaw twist. The protion was quite large-if I lived nearby I would have taken some home. We finished some sort of fruit crisp (long day+drink makes me forgetful) but it was good, as was the coffee. Breakfast was all self-serve, with juice and coffee, fresh made scones, fruit, cereal, bacon and sausage and an egg fritter one morning, french toast and waffels the next. Perfectly fine, if nothing special. All in all, quite pleasant. I'd say the new owners have brought the B&T back to what I remember from when we first started visiting over 20 years ago. The vibe is very positive. We also had a pleasant meal at L&E in Chester-cauliflower vichyssoise with salmon, rabbit and channterelle crepes, snapper with pepper and ginger coulis and skate with brown butter. A last-minute change of plans found us with few options for lunch, so we ended up at Brushmill-great entrance over the falls, but then the only option was in the rather dark tap room-a quick fried chicken breast sandwich kept hunger at bay, but left no real desire to return-maybe the other rooms are more welcoming. |
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Oak Room Tavern (Sea Cliff) and Madisons (Williston Park) I found a website for Madison- |
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Any Decent Food on I-78 between Allentown and Harrisburgh? I saw this too late to help this time, but-you didn't mention a budget limit - we've stayed over and eaten at Glasbern the last few trips we've made and found it quite good-nice space, nice service, good food. It's just a little off I78 just before Allentown. |
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I've found these two spots to be casual and pretty tasty-both on opentable, which I'm thinking will be a requirement soon for area restaurants, between BAM and the new place. Friendly and solid Italian- But you are pretty close to many spots in Ft Greene and Park Slope, as well as the two you mentioned. |
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We used to go to the Bee and Thistle all the time some years ago, but then the owners changed and we found it sadly lacking. |
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I had thought to walk by some of the other spots I'd asked about but our car lost it's air-conditioning in Eastern PA, so by the time we arrived it was late and we were hot and tired. |
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Thanks-I'll put it on my list of places to check out. |
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I heard a nice interview on WNYC with the chef at Parish Hall (about borage) - I was wondering if anyone has eaten at the restaurant? |
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NYC 2012 Summer Restaurant Week Menu Released Maialino was very nice for RW last winter - note that they offer a 35 lunch all the time-in winter they offered both the 24 and 35 menu. |
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Thanks-it's good to know there is a nearby option, especially considering how hot it's been. |
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My wife and I will be stopping overnight in Erie. We'll be staying at the Sheraton Bayfront. The places I've noted so far are Bertrand's Bistro, 1201 Kitchen and Rum Runners Cove (partly for the waterside location). I'd appreciate any thought about these (both food and atmosphere) or any other spots you may like. And if we need to make a reservation or could call at the last minute and probably find a spot. I'd note that we are from Brooklyn, so none of the prices shock me (though i'm always happy with a bargain), and we have no problem walking a bit from the hotel-I'd rather not get back in the car after we stop for the day, so somewhere within a reasonable walk is needed. Thanks for any help you can give me. |
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pre-theater near 59th and 10th? I recently ate at Hanci. The space is pleasant (and pretty quiet early in the evening) and the folks who run the place are very nice. You get a nice basket of Turkish bread. It was a cold night, so the chicken soup was a welcomed treat (very rich) and I enjoyed the eggplant and pepper salad. I've also eaten at the Greek Kitchen on several occasions recently. I think the quality of the food is pretty high for the price point, and the seating is pleasant if you are out in the glassed-in sidewalk area. The wines by the glass are decent, and the service is friendly, if a bit slow. Another nearby spot is Kennedy's-don't be fooled by the bar in front-the back room is comfortable and pleasant, and very able service. I've enjoyed the crab cakes (though I'll say not packed with crab-but average ratio) and the chicken pot pie. While none of these are "destination" restaurants, they are all basic, solid and modestly priced. |
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While I can't speak directly to the menu for Dine In- I was very favorably impressed with Benchmark in Park Slope when we ate there recently - they have very good steak, and I note that they have a NY strip on the $25 menu... |
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Dinner in Indianapolis - March 17 - Suggestions Please!!! I wonder if anyone who's been to Libertine could tell me about how many dishes are on the menu? I can't find a menu anywhere. While I'm not averse to mixed drinks, wine is more my style and I'm always looking for somewhere interesting to eat when I visit the area. I loved L’Explorateur, so I am quite curious about the range of food available at Libertine. Thanks. |
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If you just want to eat it and not take it home, A Voce at Columbus Circle has it. |
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I first had it with an aged Comte cheese (also from the Jura region), which is the classic pairing. |
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I especially like the "Prince in his Caves" style- I find them almost impossible to describe. If you like this sort of thing-have you tried Arbois savagnin from Puffeney? Bar Boulud's had it by the glass the last couple of times I've been-it's one of those wines that when you order it they ask "have you had this before?" because it's so - different. ----- |
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Thanks for the input-I'm not sure how things will work out come spring, but will at the very least make it for dinner one night. |
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I was unable to visit Bloomington this summer but am now planning a spring visit (advance planning is the only way I'll make it)- I was wondering if it is worthwhile to plan an overnight stop on a Friday in order to go to the farmer's market Saturday morning- how much would be available around the 20th of April, and how many vendors could I expect? My main goal is to return to Tallent for dinner, but I always love the summer market. |
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What's the best brunch in DC right now? Thanks to you both. |
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What's the best brunch in DC right now? How tough is it to get a table for 2 at Palena Cafe on a Sunday, and it that parking I see on the map next to the place? Thanks. And I would second Blue Duck Tavern-we had lunch there on a Saturday on our last visit and really enjoyned it (though it's true, it is not cheap.) ----- |
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Need a recommendation for a bar for daughter's first legal drink My pick would be the Bemelmans Bar at the Carlyle. ----- |
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La Mirabelle is an old-line French restaurant-as are many of the patrons and waitstaff. I like the place, and it is fairly quiet. They make a perfect calf's liver, among other things. I do recommend it. I would think of it as an old standby, and not a special night out. You will want to make reservations, as I think half the place has standing reservations. I have another thought-it's Austrian, and very relaxed, quiet, pleasant, with excellent food- Seasonal: http://www.seasonalnyc.com/post/21954... ----- Seasonal |
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The House of William and Merry (Hockessin, DE) Just a note on the name-the restaurant is a venture of a husband and wife who's names are William and Merry... |