stopped going there last year...every time we went, it was the constant smell of wet rags and old bleach. it was disgusting.
and we really enjoyed it on many occasions. the breakfast portions are huge though-or were at one point.

thanks chowhounders. i did buy a bag of the shiritaki noodle...and im going to try and get past the smell, i couldnt last time.
i lost 2.2 lbs this week so im feeling motivated again!
i love the bolthouse yogurt dressings-i love the trick about the vineger ill have to remember that!
i need to remember to check these posts more often, everyone has great suggestions.
:)

so after 18 months OFF WW (and gaining it all back) im back on and have lost 2.5 lbs this week...
im thinking of making a thai chicken skewers with a cucumber salad one night this week...it just seems incomplete suggestions?? also im starving at dinner...or maybe i just think i am. im so used to having have a carb with my dinner...and its a downfall, i cannot control myself. so perhaps another veggie.
i thought id post it here, sorry if its not the right thread....

thanks so much!

*its the americas test kitchen recipe-about 4 days.
(i realized i should clarify when i saw a recipe just now that takes 2 weeks!)

a little late on this one but wanting to make homemade corned beef...it will take a few days, but one of the ingredients is pink curing salt.
anyone know where i can get it? and what would happen if i didnt use it?
brookline/newton/watertown

ive been here several times, and I think its great. also has good non-teppanyaki options.

we bought one, it blew the fuse-and now it sits useless-we dry wine glasses on top of it.
Sometimes it would be really useful-oatmeal in the a.m., a quick reheat of something but generally we dont miss it.

1 more yay is the raisin rosemary crackers-a hint of sweet with savory. nutty. yum.

i know its been mentioned but the dried kimchi is not good.not good at all. fishy mess is dead on.

yay: the italian truffle cheese (dont know if its new), quite tasty- a little nutty, some pieces are a little gritty but its barely noticeable-nice mild cheese though.

oh i wish theyd bring back the unripened brie they had in January...it was heavenly.

oh yeah and the service....incredibly slow. painfully slow.
we like to enjoy our meals but this was painful.

not impressed by appetito-wanted to enjoy it so badly. The outside shows great promise.
pretty sure the olive oil on the table was vegetable oil.
i ordered a cup of soup, minestrone if I remember correctly. It was a watery broth with soggy discolored veg and a few white beans.
My pasta dish-a creamy sauce with proscuitto was pretty good but it wasnt proscuitto (sp?). It was much thicker and "hammier".
The whole meal was barely ok-we felt sad for the many tables (groupon) that sat down really excited about the menu. The table next to us had a plethora of complaints (brown lettuce, a rotten tomato in the salad to name a few.)
I think Tartufo-close by, is better for the money and taste.

this is what i was looking for-I dont have a specific cuisine in mind (at the moment)...
i get to super 88 and become overwhelmed.
I wanted some suggestions that are pretty common...
thank you :)

heading to super 88 today, after getting a new wok...
i have a lot of condiments, but it seems im always missing 1 when i go to cook...
what do people suggest i stock up on?
miso, light soy sauce, mirin...

I just picked up some of their showcased brie-a good sized nugget for 2.99
this girl gives it a TOTAL YAY!!!
DELISH. super creamy.

hi, heading to north conway for 2 nights next week...
we wont be in the area to ski, just relax and prob have a few cocktails :)
we were thinking of having dinner one night at the wildcat tavern, any other suggestions? suggestions for places with good cocktails?

chicken pot pie soup with biscuits
chili with cheddar cornbread
and some wine and whiskey :)

just had an awesome "night out" in the big city! drinks at hawthorne-top notch service, dinner at eastern standard :) Eastern standard was a tad loud and crowded but we had a great meal (Oysters, steak frites, mac and cheese-it was a splurge kinda night) We really wanted to hit up icob for some oysters and a cocktail but it was to crowded and we were a little toooo tipsy after dinner hehehe.
have fun!!!

that's to bad, ive been to several in CT and have enjoyed the food and wine.
i went for an after work drink with some co workers, got there on the early side and had good food and drinks-it does get a little pricey. i would recommend it-i think its a good place for the area.
we left at 7 and there was barely room to walk out of the place-not that that means its good, it just means people want to try it :)

i dont know if its out of your way but im a HUGE fan of il casale in belmont. I always start the meal with the proseco cocktail-with a candied hibiscus and my bf who is not a big drinker but has been known to polish off a few "carpanos".
Many great plates to share-and the bread is crusty crusty on the outside and soft and chewy...the burrata is wonderful...the arancini is great...oh now youre making me want to go!
its got a great cozy atmosphere-dim lights, small tables..

just found a post a few hours ago about the same thing...and since we are staying on the waterfront we will be doing toro-thanks! of course i welcome other suggestions and input.

some girlfriends coming in a few weekends-we love wine and food and are excited to head out-we were thinking about toro-for tapas and wine. It just seems more social and kinda different than what we're used to.
I also saw estragon-but wasnt too sure-our hunch was toro.
any thoughts??

Ok we've got every kitchen gadget around-or at least it looks that way
I don't see the need for a food processor but the bf does. I think I'll splurge for Xmas but I'm
Not sure which way to go.., kitchenaid? Cuisinart? I'm looking at the lower
End I believe-less than 200 any suggestions? He really enjoys baking, we are both fairly decent cooks
And are pretty good about being adventurous in the kitchen. Thanks for your help!

im determined to make the momofuku ramen broth next time I have some serious time off from work. David chang has become my hero with these shows.

I have only watched the ramen episode, which made me crave ramen and I don't think that craving is going to be squelched anytime soon. It was serious food porn. and who doesn't love david chang. I cant wait to watch the other episodes.

Russos in watertown has them :) i cant remember the brand but i use them with pasta . nice and sweet.

thats exactly what i was hoping for thanks!

ive been wanting to by a tub/jar of miso, not the powdered dehydrated soup kind I can get in the asian aisle at my chain grocer.
Do the colors of the miso correspond to the flavors-and how so? what's a good beginner rec'd-something not too strong.
and how long does it last?
any suggestions?

thanks :)

ive heard good things about deep ellum in allston :)

its a slight step up from john brewers-went last night-good beer list, better than the usual john brewers-it was packed. also very loud but overhead a waitress saying they had ordered sound proofing (as a sidenote: several people waiting gave up there spot bc of the noise). bf got a burger which he thought was great and i got a buffalo chicken wrap-also what i expected and was pleased it was grilled chicken not fried. we'll go back the prices were reasonable and the beer/drink list was good enough. im sure it will be crowded for a while there isnt to much over there.