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FireIslanddish

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  1. You must have been floored to see that envelope in your mail. Any plans to go back? Yes I was a bit shocked that a letter was sent after so much time (you might say "floored"). As of yet, no plans to go back. Even with the letter, which arrived a bit on the late side and not responded to by the people I addresssed it to, I've decided to wait. As a side note, going back to Nobu (fifth or sixth time) for my upcoming birthday dinner in September. As much as they have been snotty at times the place always came through. Even in the uneven LA sister resturant the food was great.
  2. I wonder... if this had anything to do with the letter I received. It took a good month for a response and was not sent by either person I addressed it to... Maybe egullet is more of an impression than a letter.
  3. Bought mine in NY at JB Prince Resturant supply (online) here is the linkJB Prince $149 plus shipping Cheers
  4. For those interested and I say this tentatively, I received a siccinct apology letter from the service director on behalf of Mr. Batali regarding my dining experience that "left a bad taste" (see Babbo thread) to paraphrase Ms. Selzer, she offered sincere apologies for the disappointing experience. "We do appreciate any comments on our performance whether postive or negative." She assured me that the "comments were not only read by Mr. Batali, but they inspired a service meeting amoung our entire hospitalitly department. Mr Batali reviewed your letter point by point with our staff. You very eloquently detailed exactly what we do not want when interacting with our guests. " She expressed that they hoped I would try them again and to contact her. Cheers, FireIslanddish
  5. Thank you. We do have La Super-Rica on our list. Cant' wait. Looking for some really good dinner spots as well.
  6. Scouting to relocate to Santa Barbara from NYC in a few years. Looking for good restuarant and cultural ideas. Staying at Bacara. Cheers
  7. Fast Food Nation (a must) Alice B Toklas Cookbook (found in used bookstore) Short stories by F.Scott Fitzgerald The Tibetian Book of the Dead (heavy reading)
  8. Sorry I misled again about the 45 minutes. Points: 1. Encounter on phone - rude - twice and condesending! 2. Husband sick & called around 5pm for a 8pm reservation (I'm rude for canceling?) hum.... 3. Several days before friend calls to change reservation from 6:15pm to 6:30pm - difficult but they change 4. Host rude when we enter 5. Wine steward - rude and condesending 6. Want to start ordering and not allowed! 7. Ask for some bread and have to ask for some olive oil and or butter 8. Waiter never smiles 9. After asking to start ordering and not allowed 25 minutes go by and we are asked to order for the absent person (again menu is very diverse if you have never been) 10. We ask what time they need the table so we can plan our meal accordingly and to free the table - no response - rude staff 11. Tables on either side of us never get seated again and are empty when we leave 12. Food was good not exceptional What do I want from this rude and condesending place? Nothing but a recognition that they indeed care about my experience and live up to their "vision" as quoted on their website. We spent a lot of money and felt really unsatisfied. Is that fair or right? I wasn't purposely being rude to them why should I forgive them for their attitude? How about sorry? But it seems to be a trend not to take responsibility for one's mistakes.
  9. I add in Semolina flour for a crispy, yummy pie. Also I make triple the amount and freeze it. Grilling is easy and produces a great pizza. I will grill the dough first and undercook one side and leave it till guests are ready to eat. I have all the toppings ready and then everyone can make their own combinations. Put the toppings on the done side and slide the pizza back onto the grill to cook. I also just free shape my pizza. I've never rolled it. I use a pizza stone when home in NYC (no grilling allowed). Note: if using fresh mozz and fresh tomatoes (which I highly recommend) cut them in slices and allow some of the moisture to run off or you will have a runny mess in the oven or grill. Here is my dough recipe: 1 Tbs. Active dry yeast 1 Tbs. Sugar ¾ cup plus 2 Tbs. Lukewarm water (7 fl. Oz./ 105 F) 1 ½ cups all purpose flour, plus ½ cup for kneading 1 ¼ cup semolina flour 1 tsp. Salt 1 Tbs. Olive oil 1. Dissolve yeast and sugar in water and let stand until slightly foamy on top (10 minutes) 2. In a large bowl stir together 1 ½ cups all purpose flour and 1 ¼ cup semolina flour or put in food processor with metal blade. Add all dry ingredients. With machine running slowly pour the yeast mixture through feed tube and continue processing just until the mixture forms a ball of dough that rides around the blade. [if you don't have a food processor, do this in a bowl and then knead dough for 5 minutes instead of 2 minutes] 3. Knead dough on floured surface for 2 minutes 4. Lightly coat a bowl with the oil. Gather the dough into a ball, place in bowl, turn and cover with plastic wrap. Leave at room temperature to rise until doubled in bulk (1-2 hours) 5. Before shaping punch down dough on a lightly floured work surface. Proceed with shaping. **You may freeze dough for another time up to 3 months. When ready to use defrost thoroughly. And shape. Cheers
  10. I agree. And please, slkinsey STOP, STOP, STOP, ENOUGH ALREADY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You should be ashamed.
  11. My best method is to put the chocolate in a ziplock and take it outside with a hammer. You gently pound the block or chunks and you get chopped chocolate. Works like a dream everytime for me.
  12. As far as I'm concerned people are people, dining is dining, money is money, no exceptions - you treat the customer with respect not insolence upfront. If the customer is rude then you find a diplomatic way of handling it. The restuarant staff especially the host should not start off the experience with a "you're doing us a favor" attitude. To address the dress code and behavioral code (without stereotypes), do unto to others as you would like others to do unto you. You want respect dress and act with respect. If the establishment does not act in kind then in my humble opinion they are simply wrong and need to clean up their act. I'm almost sorry I started this thread. Smile, be happy. Everyone enjoy life, food and going out!!!!!
  13. I'm not sure I agree. Look at the French Laundry, Patricia Wells, etc.
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