Big Fat Moe's Profile
Pho Vietnam opening tonight in Northampton!
I though the pho was just fine. Tasty and fresh. The price was $9.25 a bowl which is high for pho but I'm not complaining. It's not the X in Springfield or some run down section of Hartford or Worcester where rents are cheap. It's still a meal for under $10 which in this town is all I can ask for. I'll be back.
Any lunch recommendations in Amherst?
In about one week, Amherst welcomes the opening of the WORLD FAMOUS White Hut! Fantabulous cheeseburgs with fried onions. I can hardly contain my excitement. Beyond that, Amherst Chinese, Moti, and the Vietnamese place are my top choices for lunch.
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White Hut
280 Memorial Ave, West Springfield, MA 01089
Moti
24 N Pleasant St, Amherst, MA 01002
Moti in Amherst
I went the other day for lunch with some pals and we all agreed that it was very good. I enjoyed a delicious saffron chicken served with salad and rice for $8.95. We shared grape leaves..some of the best I've had. The other fellows all opted for pocket sandwiches (gyro, shwarma, kebab) and all gave thumbs up. The waiter gave us samples of rosewater iced tea and was gracious and friendly. We will definitely be back soon.
CAPTAIN JACK'S, EASTHAMPTON, MASS
Yeah, the W'burg Snack Bar lobster roll is a good value but it is frozen meat instead of fresh which can make the meat too watery and not as tasty. Where to get a roll around here with fresh lobster?
CAPTAIN JACK'S, EASTHAMPTON, MASS
You have to ask for "clams only" or "scallops only". $13.
CAPTAIN JACK'S, EASTHAMPTON, MASS
so maybe it was 11:30-11:45. they arrived in time for maggiesmom but not Moe
CAPTAIN JACK'S, EASTHAMPTON, MASS
Actually I went on Friday at noon and the scallops hadn't yet been delivered. That's when i went over to Captain Jacks's and got my clams. I'll try again. Incidentally, I went back to Captain Jack's this evening to try the scallops and they were really good. Big fresh sea scallops lightly fried so they were still juicy inside.
Anniversary dinner in the Pioneer Valley
The penuriously runty portions. "Small plates" (true tapas restaurants aside) drive men nuts when combined with not small prices.
Anniversary dinner in the Pioneer Valley
Tabellas for an anniversary dinner? Forget it. The woman will probably adore it and the man will detest it. It's that kinda place.
CAPTAIN JACK'S, EASTHAMPTON, MASS
Looking forward to the scallops at the W'burg Snackbar but every time I go they don't have 'em.
CAPTAIN JACK'S, EASTHAMPTON, MASS
Finally made it here today. Got the fried clams. Just clams, no slaw or fries. They came out hot and plentiful for $13. Perfect size, plump bellies, firm, no gaggers. Very fresh. The clams were slightly crunchy on the outside, which I really found appealing. Not greasy. All in all, by far the best clams I have had in western Mass. These are the kind of fried clams I find at my favorite spots on the North Shore or The Cape. Very very impressed. Much better than the Williamsburg SB on Rt 9 (though I think Williamsburg does a pretty good job generally, particularly their fish sandwich)
Next visit I'll try the fried scallops. And I'll bring a beer as its BYOB
Ketchup on Hot Dogs
Ketchup on a hot dog is nauseating and low life. If my children got into a relationship with someone who put ketchup on her/his hot dog, I would do anything to sabotage the relationship. Some things in life are just unacceptable and unforgivable.
Lake Tahoe Restaurant Recommendation Needed!!
Head over the state line to Gardnerville, NV and have a fabulous meal and experience at JT's Basque. It's about a 35 minute drive from South Lake Tahoe. Worth it!
Portuguese restaurant
I've always liked Estrela do Mar but haven't been for awhile. Memorable grilled quail marinated in garlic!
LOBSTER TRAP. . North Conway NH
Bleech. Just had the absolutely worst lobster roll ever at this place. The watery lobster was either not entirely fresh or perhaps frozen and thawed (stingy portion of all clawmeat with a too many of those rubbery claw thingys). Roll was cold and old with blotches of old butter on the side of the roll. The whole thing was utterly tasteless. Greasy onion rings.
Any other experiences here?
Whew it was bad.
Dinner at the Hall of Fame, Springfield MA
Pazzo bad. Max's good. Stay away from Onyx too.
Gill, MA: Gill Tavern?
Went last night. Verdict: excellent! Beautiful little restaurant in a lovely location. Country bourgeois bohemian vibe.The people who worked there were smiling and low key. Most entrees around $20/under. Also wood fired pizza and sandwiches in addition to entrees. Corn shrimp bacon chowder that was out of this world. My wife had the trout with the tastiest risotto we've ever had. My friends and I had NY strip steak. Good quality meat, perfectly done and lightly spiced with herb sauce. Nice little wine list reasonably priced. In all, a gem of a place! Make reservations and report back.
Gill, MA: Gill Tavern?
Big Fat Moe and his entourage are heading to Gill Tavern for 1st time this evening. Will report back.
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Gill Tavern
326 Main Rd, A Gill, MA
Big E 2010 -- Fair Food Highlights
Ah, just a Del's lemonade (RI) and a salmon on a stick (ME) makes me happy.
Eastside Grill
I think East Side is solid, dependable, and a good value. I am usually pleased there. Not fabulous, not pretentious. Always a strong fall back choice to the uneven, over wrought spots in the area that invariably leave me feeling under fed, over charged, and a bit taken advantage of. (i.e.Blue Heron, Tabella)
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Tabella Restaurant
28 Amity St Ste 1G, Amherst, MA 01002
O Dinis East Providence Portuguese Oh Yeah
Best Portuguese I've had in New England. Went there last week. I felt like I was actually in Portugal. Pork and clams were superior. The grilled salt cod was out of this world.
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O Dinis Restaurant
579 Warren Ave, East Providence, RI 02914
Non Coastal Seafood
I agree that the lobster rolls are cheap (and nicely portioned) BUT I don't think the lobster is fresh. It has that watered neutral taste of canned lobster. I usually go for the haddock sandwich. I'll try the clams too.
Six Flags New England. THE FOOD STINKS! Any tips or suggestions?
Go to White Hut. Memorial Ave West Springfield. About 10 minutes from Six Flags. Fantastic burgers with onions.
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White Hut
280 Memorial Ave, West Springfield, MA 01089
belchertown northampton amherst
Everyone will love Joe's. Market St Northampton. Great pizza and spaghetti & meatballs and other well prepared old fashioned Italian red sauce chow.. Fun atmosphere. You may have to wait for a table but it shouldn't be too long
Northampton-Joe's Pizza
You can never go wrong at Joe's. Great spaghetti & meatballs and I like the mushroom salad.
The best and worst of Brookline?
Yeah, you are probably right about the absence of diabolical intent. But its not worth it for me. I'll frequent the plenty of places to eat in the area where I am not made to feel uncomfortable and am pleased to spend my hard earned dollars.
The best and worst of Brookline?
I did ask for a corned beef sandwich with the intention to sit down and share it. He took it upon himself to put it on 2 plates and charge me $2 more. How can you even begin to defend (never mind frequent) an establishment like this?
The best and worst of Brookline?
I went there yesterday with my 80 year old mother. I ordered a corned beef sandwich that we could share. They charged us for two half sandwiches instead of one full sandwich. An almost $2 upcharge. (we got an extra pickle..ok, charge me 25 cents then). I didn't realize it till I was halfway through the meal and I didn't want to make a scene in front of my mother so I just let it go. My mother tried to engage Michael in friendly conversation but he was just unpleasant and snurley-faced. The sandwich was fine but the atmosphere and the half sandwich chiseling was so oft-putting that I won't go back.
New SAKURA Northampton
Went over to Sakura a couple of weeks ago. Opened recently and it's one of those Chinese/Japanese all-you-can-eat buffets located in that troubled location on King St that has seen many restaurants come and go.
Wasn't expecting much but I was very pleasantly surprised. Large selection of interesting well prepared items. The food is set out in small quantities so each dish is always freshly made and replenished when necessary. None of the big silver vat-like chafing dishes where food sits for hours. Lunch: $9.99
There is a salad section with kimchee and seaweed salad. Four selections of soup including hot and sour, tom yum and a pumpkin soup. A few dim sum (dumpling) items. There is a large sushi selection, all again, freshly made by the onsite sushi chef. Many of the Chinese dishes, some of which are not what you'd expect like grilled heads on prawns on a skewer, tender grilled Japanese beef, lots of fresh steamed veggies, and seafood dishes like large shrimp and teriyaki salmon. Supposedly they have lobster at dinner. Verdict: So good that I've been back a couple of times already.
Anyway, I'd be interested in hearing your take on this place.
Moe
