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Chinese Banquet Style Dinner
I'm looking for a Chinese restaurant to host a banquet style dinner - 8 to 10 courses for about 20 people. Would prefer Chinatown. Any suggestions?
Recipe Needed: Mushroom Sauce Using Dried Mushrooms
I just came back from Paris and scored a Mauviel copper sauce pan and some fabulous dried mushrooms. I am dying to use my newfound treasures and was thinking of making a mushroom sauce in my new sauce pan. Can anyone recommend a good basic recipe?
Best Food and Value - 1 Michelin Star
Thanks to everyone for the suggestions so far.
souphie - Didn't know CAJ was closed. Thanks for the tip and I will call again! "Why not call ahead anyway?" Because I don't know a word of French but rather pray that the person on the other end "parlez vous anglais"...
Best Food and Value - 1 Michelin Star
I will be in Paris next week and wish to dine at a 1 star (perhaps 2 stars if not too pricey) restaurant during lunch that screams "bang for your euro". Which 1 star restaurants are the current chowhound board's favorite?
I also have dinner reservations at La Regalade and Mon Vieil Ami (since they're open on Sundays). Have been trying to call Frenchie and Chez l'Ami Jean but no luck. What are the chances of me walking in Chez l'Ami Jean for lunch with no reservations? Considering Jadis. Need a few more options if you can help.
Thanks!
[Dallas] Quick - Lunch spot near Harwood / Ross
Meeting up with a friend for lunch today in two hours. Please recommend something nearby, casual and tasty. I'll have my car so driving to somewhere nearby with parking would be cool. Anything goes. Thanks!
5 Days, 4 Nights, 13 Meals.
Looks great. My companion will thank you for the tapas rec. I am intrigued by Toro for their offal offerings. Any other neighborhood gems that should not be missed? I will be in the typical touristy areas and want to make sure I am armed with a list of good recs so as not to be fooled by the tourist traps!
5 Days, 4 Nights, 13 Meals.
I will have the pleasure of visiting your fine city this Labor Day weekend. Woohoo! Please recommend a few delish meals - breakfast, lunch, snack, coffee, dinner, whatever. I am looking to spend approximately $30-$40 per person for dinner, $20 per person for lunch. I don't drink but my companion will likely have a glass of wine or two. Nothing too fancy schmancy as we don't like to dress up while traveling, but we're not slobs either. We'll be staying at The Fairmont Copley, but we are quite mobile and don't mind hopping on the T, bus, cab, whatever. We eat anything, will try anything, and have no allergies. Based on a few recent threads, below is what's intriguing so far, but honestly it is late, I am tired, and am just lazy... so would appreciate any other recs! Thanks!
-Hungry Mother
-EVOO
-Sel De La Terre
-Toro
-Mike and Pattys
Dress attire for Sepia?
Hi! We went a few Saturdays ago. A black dress will definitely fit well with the ambience. As Ms. Chow said, the room is sexy! I loved the decor. It made me feel like I was in an old movie. Have fun!
Quick! Need Brunch Rec in Kansas City - Leaving in 10 mins.
We'll be passing through Kansas City, leaving from Omaha in 10 minutes. Can anyone please recommend a few good brunch or lunch places? Thanks!
Yank Sing XO Sauce
Can you give me an exact name of a grocery store? My sister is there right now and I don't want to send her searching all over the city... Thanks!
Yank Sing XO Sauce
Does anyone know where I can buy Yank Sing XO Sauce, other than at the Yank Sing restaurants? Thanks!
La Table de Joel Robuchon Lunch Attire
Thank you! Another question - how far in advance do I need to make reservations for lunch? Would a day or two in advance be enough? How about walk-ins?
La Table de Joel Robuchon Lunch Attire
I'm considering the 55 Euro lunch at La Table de Joel Robuchon. What is acceptable attire? Are nice, dark jeans acceptable if worn with a button down shirt for the man and a sweater for the woman? Or should we avoid jeans altogether?
[Paris] My brain is fried...
Agreed! Lupa is great. Their baccala is delish! I never go back to the same restaurant twice while on vacation, but I made an exception for Lupa.
French Menu Reader
Thanks for the advice everyone. The A-Z looks handy, but $50...wow! Mmm...I'll have to mull over this one.
I've read similar complaints regarding the organization of The Marling Menu Master. A co-worker showed me her German one and the organization did seem odd.
French Menu Reader
In need of a French menu reader for my upcoming trip. Any recommendations? I'm considering either "Marling Menu-Master for France" or "Eating & Drinking in Paris". For obvious reasons, I would prefer something small and discreet... ;-)
http://www.amazon.com/Marling-Menu-Master-France-Menu-Masters/dp/0912818034/ref=pd_cp_b_2?pf_rd_p=413864201&pf_rd_s=center-41&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=1593601115&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1P0CZKH09G35NSMRQJC8
http://www.amazon.com/Eating-Drinking-Paris-French-Restaurant/dp/1593601115/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1225036511&sr=8-5
Your last 5 meals in Chicago?
I wholeheartedly echo nastasy's vote for Cafe Spiaggia and Aigre Doux. Cafe Spiaggia was wonderful with a beautiful view of Michigan Avenue. It is small and classy with top notch service. I would add to that list Terragusto and North Pond. Alinea was an experience and over-the-top - way OTT. I will admit the food was way too innovative and experimental for my taste buds. I felt like I was eating someone's science project. Charlie Trotter's was OK. Sort of a let down actually since I was expecting French Laundry caliber.
How much will Fearings cost me?
Been to Hattie's - just wonderful - both in food and atmosphere. Hubby has been to Al Biernat's and he said it was "alright". Aurora's 3-course lunch prix fixe looks like a great value but unfortunately only available M-F. We're leaning towards the $42 brunch at Fearings, but will look into Bijoux too. Thanks for the rec!
Food Tours Around Paris?
I've been researching similar for my upcoming trip as well. Not sure if this is exactly what you have in mind. Hope it helps:
http://www.contexttravel.com/paris/tours/cuisine/
http://www.frenchlinks.com/foodandwinetours.html
http://www.lindamathieu.com/paris/theme/index.shtml
http://www.paristalks.com/home/
http://www.promenadesgourmandes.com/
[Paris] My brain is fried...
souphie - I will anxiously wait for your Google map. Merci. Scanned your pics on picasaweb - the Mousse de foie gras at La Table de Joel Rubochon looks divine - again, something that is a rare find in the States, especially now with all the hoopla / foie gras ban in Chicago. In fact, all your pics from La Table looks delish. And the 55 euros lunch price tag is even more intriguing, so intriguing that I may have to break my rule and commit to lunch during one of my precious days. Is the 55 euros lunch available everyday?
On a side note, the tripe at Babbo (Batali - NYC) was excellent, but prob insignificant compared to the offerings of Paris.
[Paris] My brain is fried...
Dear brendastarlet - Thanks for that. That is exactly why I said in my earlier post that I am not going to let dining dictate this trip, as in some of my previous trips. I do not want to be bound and constrained by reservations and dress codes; but rather I want to have a list of good recs from fellow hounds in my back pocket as I wander aimlessly and let the sights take me whereever they may. But just in case I end up some place where I don't see anything that strikes the mood, I will know I have my trusty list at the ready...
[Paris] My brain is fried...
Ok, so a resounding yes for La Regalade. I'll still keep Robert et Louise and Chez Janou on the short list since it's near where I'll be staying. The offal sounds very interesting and I may put it back on the list just for that! Definitely don't get much of that here in the States! Les Fables de la Fontaine sounds good based on other posts - do they have a website? Can you tell me more about this resto?
For lunch, can anyone please suggest a few places in each of the arrondisement so that I have a few standby depending on where I find myself when my tummy starts growling and my feet starts aching?
I plan to put everything on a grid by arrondisement and carry with whereever I go - cafes, sights, restos, all grid out by arrondisements with all the essentials - hours, prices, metro, etc!
[Paris] My brain is fried...
souphie - There's no real basis for my choice of venues... As said, my brain is fried from researching hotels, apartments, sights, tours, markets, etc. I have done nothing else the past 6 weeks except work, eat and daydream Paris. I gotta move on... Normally I would do more research but since I have not been to Paris in 12 years... while food is important, I won't let it dictate my trip, as I did for recent trips to NYC, LA and the Bay Area, all of which I've been to numerous times and there's no need for me to sightsee. So like I said, no substantive basis except for this:
Robert et Louise - consistently rave reviews on Chowhound and other articles
Chez Janou - ditto above plus close to where I'll be staying (not a huge factor)
Aux Lyonnais - very good recent review / thread
La Regalade - consistently good reviews and good value (debated between this and Chez l'Ami but reviews seemed less consistent)
Bofinger - again, proximity to where I'll be staying, plus also seems like good ambience and atmosphere
So I am solicitng help from fellow hounds and will just take your word on the recs and based on your feedback so far, I will cross out Aux Lyonnais and will consider anything else that y'all would recommend. I would like some variety too. How much would Bofinger cost and is it worth? The lunch menus at Robuchon and Cinq sounds tantalizing, but I don't want to commit to lunch as I don't know where or what I'll be sightseeing...
[Paris] My brain is fried...
Heading to Paris (yeah!!!) in 22 days, 5 hours, 37 minutes, but hey who's counting... I have done so much research that my brain is just about fried. I must stop. So please help. I will be in Paris for 6 nights. For lunch, we're just going to play it by ear. For dinner, I am thinking of the following:
Robert et Louise
Chez Janou
Aux Lyonnais
La Regalade
Bofinger
I will be staying in the Marais, but will go wherever the food is calling. I love fine dining but the dollar's so weak it makes me weep (although the euro has weakened recently too) and let's not even talk about my 401(k)... so I will be forced to leave the 3-starred restos for another trip. :(
With that said, I would like to keep my budget *on average* to 50 Euros per person per meal. I don't mind going over some meals while coming under on others. Of note, I don't drink much, a glass of wine for me and maybe two for the hubster. My questions are:
1. Will the restos I listed above fit my budget?
2. How would you prioritize my list above?
3. Are the food too similar at any of these places?
4. Would you recommend something else as a substitue?
5. Are there any 1 or 2 starred restos that are worth considering and not too jaw-dropping expensive?
MERCI!
How much will Fearings cost me?
Thanks for the link Webra1 and I am glad I asked. I was expecting $25-$30 dinner entrees, not $40-$50. And the apps prices...wow. Seeing as we're off to Paris in 4 weeks, it would be wise (and frugal) of me to pass this one up for now. Any suggestions anyone?
How much will Fearings cost me?
Hi. Thinking of Fearings for hubby's b-day dinner. Menus sound tantalizing but no prices. What are the price ranges for lunch entrees and dinner entrees? What about the 3-course brunch menu? Should I take him there for brunch and then go somewhere else for dinner? Will "The Ocaso" outdoor dining patio be opened during early November?
Any other ideas for a nice b-day lunch / dinner / activities? We went to Stephen Pyles last year, which was good but not fabulous IMO. Hubby lives in Dallas. I live in Chicago, so not really well versed in the Dallas dining scene.
Thanks!
