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    "The Restaurant" Reality Show Season 1

    in Food Media & Arts

    Posted

    I ate there two weeks ago. My friend who is hopelessly in love with Rocco (TV Rocco) dragged me there. Not me, I am happily married to my own Italian man. :laugh:

    While the service was impeccable, Score 1 for the busboys, they rocked, I found it really expensive, we spend 100 bucks (including tip) for two glasses of wine, 2 apps, a side dish, and 1, yes, 1 entree. Oh and a coke. we got meatballs, salads, and salmon (WAY greasy) How does that equal 100 bucks? We did tip well though too....

    I mean, I know that its New York, but it a Meatball joint for goodness sakes.

    Hello, my name is...

    in Restaurant Life

    Posted · Edited by ambra (log)

    I don't like it. I don't even think the servers like it. I think it's some strategy corporate restaurants cooked up to make people feel like they are getting personalized service. Little do they realize, they've only added an element of CHEESE to the service. That's my opinion anyway....

    I do, though, as do the other posters here, always get a name when I've been given exceptional service. And will always ask for that server again on return visits. AND will try to tell mgmt what great service I received from so and so. (I think many in this business know, people don't often take the time out to give props, but always find time to complain-)

    Practically the entire staff where I work gives fake names- mostly because of what beans said (having your named called out all night stinks,) and the "I'm a friend of Joey's..." factor.... (Since Joey and I go way back, you should give me free food and drink AND I don't have to tip.) They will always give their real name to regulars and good customers and the like.....

    See's Candy

    in California: Cooking & Baking

    Posted

    I always wondered that.

    Maybe they dont want to compete with the Chocolate stores in NYC that charge rediculous amounts of money for that same box of chocolate, that isnt even as good!

    Nobody even mentioned how fantastic it is to walk out of See's with a pound of amazing chocolate for like 13 bucks...Talk about a bargain, try doing that in La Maison du Chocolat or Godiva for that matter.

    I heard a rumor that during the holidays they set up those funny little carts in malls, but I've never seen them. I'm sure its all prepackaged boxes though. And I'm also sure they leave people fighting over the only 2 pieces of Bordeaux that come in them.....

    Fish Heads

    in Food Traditions & Culture

    Posted

    Just to further gross you out, I used to work in a restaurant that served Branzino al Sale. Mediterranean Sea Bass baked whole in an encasing of Sea Salt. We would filet it for the customers, before serving it to them. The hostess used to love this fish so much, that she would ask the kitchen to save the heads for her off all the Branzini fileted (sp?) thru the night. At the end of the night, she would sit at a table with a BOWL OF FISH HEADS (usually a dozen or so) and tear into them one by one. :wacko:

    She said the meat from the cheeks was the best part of the fish.

    Doesn't bother me to see the head at all. A lamb's head, thats another thing. A delicacy on my Dad's side of the family that grosses me out in ways I can't even describe.

    THE BEST: Burger

    in New York: Dining

    Posted

    I'm a huge fan of Blue Ribbon Bakery, I think because they use good bread an overlooked necessity. But I sent a friend who didn't love it as much as me.

    People keep telling me Pauls Palace is the best ever. Haven't tried it, and I don't think anyone has mentioned it yet.

    Enjoy!! :biggrin:

    See's Candy

    in California: Cooking & Baking

    Posted · Edited by ambra (log)

    Definitely Bordeaux, absolute heaven. Second, Butterscoth Squares and third that Marshmellow caramel thing. I beg my SoCal Mom to mail them to her East Coast Daughter. In fact, I think I might have to call right now, although she may try to bargain with me for some Smoked Fish from Zabars/Barney Greengrass...

    Schielke's European Vacation

    in Italy: Dining

    Posted

    You can always check out Bergamo Alta, or Verona, Lake Como. Venice amazing. Shoud see Florence, also amazing. Torino, the mountains there.... So much in the North

    I would lean towards renting a car, never entering Milano by car tho, you get lost SO easy. Gas is expensive though, and so is insurance.

    And if you're not planning to go back to Europe for a while. See Paris. Its close enough.

    Does A Clean Bathroom Equal A Clean Kitchen?

    in Restaurant Life

    Posted

    If there is already a thread about this, please forgive me.......

    My brother used to tell me that if you want to know if the kitchen is clean, check the restrooms. If they are well kept, most likely the kitchen is too. Anybody else got a good way to tell- besides walking in the kitchen?

    (Obviously, I've had a couple of bad experiences lately.)

    Most Creepy and Disgusting Dive Bar

    in Restaurant Life

    Posted

    My most creepy and disgusting bar is in NYC, but shall remain un-named. The entire place smelled like urine and the owner (about 100 years old, LITERALLY) would walk by women and MUMBLE under his breath that women don't belong in bars, that only hussies and hookers went to them, and how it was a disgrace to see women in bars etc etc etc. And if we didnt hear him the first time, he'd come back around. Not even trying to make us leave, just trying to make a point. Nutso.

    Who is he kidding? Anyway, the place thrives...

    Ex Lax Toddy

    in Spirits & Cocktails

    Posted

    When I dine out I like to have fun, and being liberal I'm a great tipper.... Usually I am very welcomed as a customer. Trish = $$.

    I had to call the manager over because the restaurant had automatically added a 20% tip and this was one time when I needed to make a point and give a zero tip. When the manager caught on to what I was doing she....

    Trish, How many people were you? Why would they add grat? (was the waiter anticipating your tip?) Did you land up leaving any part of the included tip? I'm asking because if that happened in NYC, they would have tried to FORCE you to leave the included tip. Deserved or not.

    Inexplicable/strange cravings

    in Food Traditions & Culture

    Posted

    I crave corn dogs too! can't find them in NYC! there has to be some place I don't know about! Can Anyone help?

    I can't help you there. But I do have to ask if this is an uncommon or completely off-the-wall craving? Do we need to add you to the list of the mysteriously afflicted?

    Yes Yes, add me to the list...Maybe its fried food thing. Sometimes I crave sour cream and onion potato chips or chili cheese fries. I dont know whats wrong with me. But I', glad I'm not alone!

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