soupkitchen

I like to eat them warm, try putting them in the microwave(yes the microwave) for 25 seconds. Or you can go state fair style and deep fry them. JK soup

There is awsome restaurant called Fleurie off the mall downtown Cville. Menu is Modern seasonal french done very very well. The prices are fairly expensive for the area, but for the quality and care you receive it is well worth it. Check it out. soupkitchen

no, Magnolias

These are completely two different type of restaurants, but they have one thing in common they are both delicous.

Mr. Donrocks is a restaurants worse nightmare, lighten up, say something constructive or interesting about food or don't say anything at all. www.ilovetocomplain.com

Lewis bbq is absolutely awful, don't even bother

vin rouge in durham

Cliff's in Carboro for a butcher. Its okay. Old school. they get there meat from buckhead beef. Good Ckickens.

What about the cheese?

I think Fowlers has open back up again under new onwership

There is a chef in Raleigh that brings what ya'll are talking about to the dining scene. I don't want to sound like I'm plugging my boss, but he is good, damn good and people need to support his restaurant and the food he does. His pre-fixe dinners rival anything I have eaten or seen anywhere. I'm not trying to say he is the best chef(he is a great chef), but what I am saying is that he is doing the action ya'll have been discussing for six years and he is achieving and his food is delicious. His pre-fixes are bad ass. To talk about restaurants and how we want what others cities have is okay, but we must support the great local restaurants that already exist.

$500,000 is a third of what is cost to open up Sullivans, I don't know about Bogarts(blah).

Serious amounts of cash. I put a an offer on a restaurant and was going to set up a small french bistro. I low balled big time, and got the axe. But the fact is to set up a restaurant that ya'll are talking about is big cash. For example the wine bar April&George 22/sqft, this facility would take easily over $500,000 put in ventilation, grease trap, front on the house etc. It takes a lot of money. $500,000 won't even allow you to open your doors. Again this is one example and a choice local in Raleigh. There are other locations and examples that would not be as expensive.

90% of tickets in this town soup green salad ------------- Beef MW Snapperw/Schrimps ------------- choclate something This is the vain of our existence Maybe I'm being rash. It does not matter what you sell as long as you are able to stay in business and make a living. Thats the main goal of a restaurant, the other goals of the property should make your misssion statement. After that said what digusts me is these mega eateries that sell this mediocore bullshit and get by serving garbage, but people fucking love it. People say you can't knock success. Bullshit. I'm starting to ramble.

I thought Chez Varmit was 5 stars?

Dudes and Dudets Soupkitchen is just a linecook. Although when I work somewhere I put the same effort into my job as if I owned it, I'm just a linecook. I'm sure William would love for ya'll to join him one evening. I would love to be there if my schedule permits, but if I take this new job I have a feeling I won't be able to do anything for three months except spend time with my wife and work. So if I make a commitment there is a chance that I might be able to follow through. I'm not giving up the chance to hang out, I'm just being realistic. Cheers

The last couple posts have been very very interesting and deserve lots of attention. Phlawless I completely relate to your comments. I'll be back to discuss these two enigmas: farmer/chef relationships and why the Raleigh dining scene blows(those who don't suck know who you are). Soup

Would I like to? yes, but Saturdays are not good for me. Have a good time. Cheers

As of now the new Steakhouse "Chops" is on hold and will probably not happen. There was an article in the Triangle Business Journal about the deal falling apart. I wish Raleigh would get something like Brasserie Les Halles, but I think I am in the minority in the area.

I forgot don't bother ordering dessert. thumbs way down.

Lamb curry(braise/stew), especially if it is an older animal.

Went to Taverna Agora on Sunday night and had a good time. I Don't know a thing about greek food except lemon, lamb, Olive oil and Oregano. I have a feeling that authenticity of cuisine was medicore, but the food was tasty and fairly priced. Check it out.

I have not been there, but my Chef has had some good things to say about it. Bistro Sofia. They have a sample menu online. www.bistrosofia.com Serving Dinner Tuesday - Sunday 5-10 p.m. 616 Dolley Madison Rd. Greensboro, NC 27410 phone 336-855-1313, fax: 336-851-0621

Thats true

How can someone who is a chairman for Chefs Collaborative represent Burger King? I would like to say I sometimes enjoy fast food and have nothing against there product. "It is what it is", but fast food joints are in total confliction with everything to do with sustainable agriculture. How can you represent both groups? $$$$, great, however I think something needs to said about Chefs Collaborative and who represents them.