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The Ten Most Annoying Habits of Fellow Diners.

I have two brother-in-laws like that. They're both otherwise great guys, but how my sisters put up with it I'll never know. I refuse to go out to eat with them.

May 16, 2013
donovt in Not About Food

Profanity in CH

Nope, but I'm guessing that we're all adults here.

May 16, 2013
donovt in Site Talk

Suggestions? Five hours in Brooklyn.

Just went last night and had a great time. The food was solid and you can't beat having a couple of drinks while watching a movie.

Apr 26, 2013
donovt in Outer Boroughs

Is it just me . . . ?

That's awesome. I could see Larry David playing the customer. Not sure anyone else could pull that off.

Apr 25, 2013
donovt in Not About Food
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what side is your bread buttered on?

I'm just not seeing the anger that you are. When I have seen any anger in was in direct response to posts referencing class.

Apr 25, 2013
donovt in Not About Food
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Does anyone else consider this rude?

Very well-thought answer which actually makes sense.

While I personally wouldn't consider it rude for someone to cut their whole meal up at once, I can see an actual reason for this "rule".

Apr 25, 2013
donovt in Not About Food

Does anyone else consider this rude?

That's why I wear them.
PS. I'm not a doctor

Apr 23, 2013
donovt in Not About Food
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Does anyone else consider this rude?

I once ate a meal where one person buttered their roll all at once while another used the wrong fork for salad. The chaos that ensued was frightening. I'm lucky I survived.

Apr 23, 2013
donovt in Not About Food
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Ignoring an individual poster

My version of this site would have about 20 people on it. There would be a lot of blank spaces.

Apr 18, 2013
donovt in Site Talk

GUESTS: your job is to SHOW. UP. ON. TIME. Is that really so hard?

Pretty sure bethenny Frankel didn't make that quote up.

Apr 02, 2013
donovt in Not About Food
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Poll: Pizza - Pickup or Deliver

Actually just had a pizza arrive 19 minutes after ordering. They usually arrive in 25 minutes or so. I don't have a car, so it would take more time for me to walk home with the pizza than it takes for the delivery to get here.

Mar 14, 2013
donovt in Not About Food

Poll: Pizza - Pickup or Deliver

D NE NY M

Mar 13, 2013
donovt in Not About Food

What happens to the cooks at very high-end restaurants?

Plenty of cooks "intern" at high end restaurants.

Mar 12, 2013
donovt in Not About Food

Quick Ice-Water from the Bar -- Tip?

No. If they give you change they are doing you a favor. By giving you a glass of water they are performing a task that is part of their job. It is customary to tip a bartender for performing that job.

Mar 05, 2013
donovt in Not About Food

Quick Ice-Water from the Bar -- Tip?

Sorry, I took it to mean you were referring to many European countries where tipping isn't customary.

Mar 04, 2013
donovt in Not About Food

Quick Ice-Water from the Bar -- Tip?

That's silly. We're talking about getting something to drink at the bar, not what your waitress brought you. I would tip more for a mixed drink than I would a beer because of the work involved.

Mar 04, 2013
donovt in Not About Food

Quick Ice-Water from the Bar -- Tip?

Clearly, if tipping was not a custom where one lives, they wouldn't even be involved in this conversation.

Mar 04, 2013
donovt in Not About Food

Quick Ice-Water from the Bar -- Tip?

Of course they wouldn't be offended. If you tip just as to not offend, that's your business. You would be tipping for the work, not the cost of the water, so the fact that its free should have no bearing.

Mar 04, 2013
donovt in Not About Food

Quick Ice-Water from the Bar -- Tip?

Why wouldn't you? It's as much work as getting someone a beer.

Mar 04, 2013
donovt in Not About Food

Quick Ice-Water from the Bar -- Tip?

Yes.

Mar 04, 2013
donovt in Not About Food

Eleven Madison Park Tonight - Suggestions Please

I was there about a month ago and requested no beets. They switched apple for the beets. I had the beef and it was amazing. There was nothing I disliked and was wowed by a lot of the dishes.

Mar 02, 2013
donovt in Manhattan

Top Chef Seattle - Ep. #17 - Finale Part 2 - 02/27/13 (Spoilers)

Yes about the progression. Also, what if one chef barely beat out the other on three dishes, but was blown away by the other chef on two dishes? Which is the meal you would rather eat? The more I think about it, the more I dislike this format.

Also, while I have no problem with Kristen winning (she seems to be extremely talented and focused) I also seriously dislike LCK and save a chef.

OK. Glad I got that out of my system.

Feb 28, 2013
donovt in Food Media & News

Top Chef Seattle - Ep. #17 - Finale Part 2 - 02/27/13 (Spoilers)

Awful. Then they needed all of this filler, talking to families, talking about previous winners.....I hope they never do this again.

Feb 27, 2013
donovt in Food Media & News

Top Chef Seattle - Ep. #17 - Finale Part 2 - 02/27/13 (Spoilers)

I hate this format!!! 13 minutes left, fourth course not served. Clearly there won't be a fifth course. No drama at all.

Feb 27, 2013
donovt in Food Media & News

Landmarc - Time Warner Center w/ No Reservations?

I've never gone around that time, but they only take reservations for parties of six or more. So, it's not like they're fully booked.

My wife and I have gone with our three year old a few times. The food is very good and the kids menu isn't dumbed down.

Feb 23, 2013
donovt in Manhattan

Can't Chowhounds Spell ?

Actually, it would suggest that they are a better speller.

Feb 22, 2013
donovt in Not About Food

Can't Chowhounds Spell ?

I fail to see how someone's ability to spell correlates to their taste in food or ability to cook.

Feb 22, 2013
donovt in Not About Food

How do you "dress" your fried eggs?

Is it Wong that I watched that video twice? With no volume?

Feb 21, 2013
donovt in General Topics

Top Chef Seattle - Ep. #16 - Finale Part 1 - 02/20/13 (Spoilers)

I may be a sucker for a beautiful woman, but I find Padma quite likeable as well. Then again, maybe I'm not such a sucker. Kristen is also quite attractive, but I'm not a huge fan of hers.

Also, here's a crazy thought, but maybe she's not all that impressed with Kristen's food/style of cooking. No, that can't be it. It has to be the jealousy thing.

Feb 21, 2013
donovt in Food Media & News

Can't Chowhounds Spell ?

Maybe because he was only joking?

Feb 21, 2013
donovt in Not About Food