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And don't forget to stop by Talula's Table and pick up some goodies for later.

Looks interesting, will have to try it out soon, if Philadining has not already done so.

Had Desi Village cater part of a family get together this weekend. The verdict: Samosas - Great flavor and spice. Easy reheat in the oven. Tandoori Chicken - Inedible (the chicken had dried out and had a mushy consistency) Naan - Passable, but these are best eaten within a few minutes of coming out of the oven. Biryani - Probably the favorite of all the dishes Bhindi (Okra) Masala - Good balance of spices Overall, the dishes (besides the Tandoori) were decent, though I couldn't help wondering whether Taste of India in the Gateway shopping center would have been a better source.

Cool, I have been waiting for the crêperie to open (no good local place fo crepes)....what is taking them so long?

Visited Molly MaGuire's on a Thurs and I wish my experience was as good as Beth's visit. Given our experience, as the evening progressed, I was half wondering if they were filming Gordon Ramsey's Kitchen Nightmares there that night. When we entered, the downstairs seemed busy, so we requested a table upstairs, which looked like a dining only area. Unfortunately, there is a bar upstairs as well, which through the course of the night got louder and louder to the point where you could not hear your dining partner seated 2 feet away. This also seemed to be bothering other patrons who were trying to have a meal. Yes, I know its a pub, but that does not mean you have to leave with a migraine. I ordered a Guinness, while my wife was limited to a very sparse wine choice. They also happened to be out of one of the three white wines they carried. Being a cheese fan, my wife ordered the spinach and melted cheese dip appetizer, which turned out to be served with greasy pita chips (had to blotch them on napkins). The dip itself resembled the blob, which Phoenixville is famous for. The weather was just starting to cool, so we ordered Irish Stew and Shepard's pie. About 40 min after our appetizers, we were served our mains....both of which should have been already prepared and simply needed to be heated. The Irish Stew was very light and lacked flavor and proper (almost any) seasoning. The soda bread it was served it was fine and served as a good mop. The Shepard's Pie was way too salty (almost as though the salt from the Irish Stew also ended up in it). My wife commented that she could make a better Shepard's pie. I believe her...and she does not cook !! For some odd reason we decided to stay and try the dessert the waitress was raving about - Chocolate Bundt Cake, with which we ordered an Irish Nutty Coffee. The coffee we were served was cold and was hard to differentiate from a "non-Irish" one, especially since we were told that all their whipped cream was still frozen and had not defrosted. Our waitress was kind enough to brew a fresh pot and the next iteration of the coffee was pretty good and included whipped cream. Hope this is not a typical experience, though judging from the tables next to us, it was a common experience on that Thursday. Service was friendly and unless the food and noise level are addressed, I don't feel much motivation in re-visiting.

Ahhhhhh.....that warms my cockles

What makes you so sure? Just curious...

Actually, cucumber sorbet is very good, especially when topped with some basil and drizzled with a touch of olive oil.

A few days ago, I made Homemade meatballs and Vodka Sauce - and hard boiled eggs...hey, they go with everything and for dessert

This weekend I made Moo Shu Pork Omelette - (another leftover) Topped with Thai Sweet Chili Sauce Good thing I ate breakfast otherwise I would have been hungry enough to finish this off

Having heard a lot about Bluefin in Plymouth Meeting, I decided to try this place out for lunch. I should mention that I don't usually order this much sushi for lunch, but given that I was going "research" and the fact that I rarely get long lunches, here is what I ordered.... Salmon and Spicy Tuna Sushi Lunch Combo - Salmon was very fresh and the spicy tuna was decent. Uni - I had heard good things about their Uni, so I ordered some. Quite fresh and delicious...you could taste the essence of the ocean, the true mark of fresh Uni. This only ranked second to the Uni I had at Okada at the Wynn in Las Vegas and compared to Uni I had in Japan. That was all I planned to order, but in the name of "research", I lay upon the sword Sashimi - White Tuna and Toro - The white tuna was magnificent and one of the most succulent pieces I have had. The toro on the other hand was a bit of a let down. They said it was Chutoro (belly area from the side) and even though I did not expect as much fat as in Otoro, it seemed a tad too lean. Special roll - 1/2 baked roll - Spicy Tuna, whitefish (bass), asparagus rolled then tempura fried. General observations - I arrived around 1pm on a Tues and despite the parking lot being full (there is parking in the rear), I was easily able to secure a seat at the almost empty Sushi bar and half the tables also seemed to be available. Service was friendly and fast (sometimes a bit too fast). The 4 sushi chefs were busy making sushi for the customers and also seemed to be prepping for the night. One of them was schucking scallops and cleaning them very meticulously while 2 others were prepping Unagi (Eel). So, is this place overrated or is it a hidden gem? While they may face some stiff competition from places in NYC or even Philly, in the burbs, they are a definite hidden gem and I will certainly be back to try some more sushi.

Or you could be like me and take comfort in the fact that larger size pants are available (for now....hopefully)

Just make sure she is not expecting to meet Morimoto. The probability of meeting him was higher before he opened his place in NYC.

Maybe you can share your experience on the Sous Vide thread. I have SV Duck (my favorite), chicken, beef short ribs, pork belly, pork ribs, lobster, scallops, fish, shrimp, and of course eggs. Cheers P

Apologies if this thread already exists (I could not find it).... Looking for recommendations on Asian Grocery stores in the MontCo and ChesCo area. I know of a few Indian groceries in the area, but am looking for Thai and Chinese groceries as well. Thanks Percy

Welcome Dr J. Did you find that 20 min at 58C is sufficient? Did you pan sear it before serving?

Not sure what Thomas Keller is offering that day, but it might be worth a call to Bouchon at the Venetian. While not quite "American", I'd be happy to dine at L'Atlier Joel de Robouchon or Guy Savoy on Thanksgiving day

Hmm...thought I had already posted this, but either I hit the wrong key or an admin deleted the post and did not inform me Based on Philadining's recommendation, I ordered pizza from Marzella's. It was good, but not sure it was the best or even better than Roccos. Yes, it was delivery, so to be fair I will have to try some straight from the oven and put Philadining's anti-gravitation theory to test. Chicken and Broccoli White Pizza

Thanks rwsweet. It is quite simple actually...add sliced Chorizo to your favorite corn bread batter for a more robust version. In this case I used a cornbread mix I bought at the House of Blues....it had dried corn kernels and rosemary added. Oh, and I would stick with Spanish chorizo vs the mexican one...the smoked paprika imparts a great flavor. Cheers Percy

Dinner from a few nights ago Steak Frites & Caramelized Shallots - Hanger steak, shallots, red wine demi glace and "frites" from McDonalds (hey - why mess with a good thing?) Weather is getting cooler, so I made... Buffalo Chili with Chorizo Corn Bread

Prasantrin, the smoked paprika oil is a result of gently heating the Spanish (not Mexican) chorizo Chinese/Taiwanese sausage works well too, but has a different (slightly sweet) flavor profile. I usually make those with loosely scrambled eggs.

House of Blues A few years ago, I visited the HOB in New Orleans and loved it. I was hoping that the Orlando location had some of that great (Louisiana) BBQ shrimp and same increadible gumbo. Alas, that was not the case, though the Voodoo shrimp is not bad. Gumbo - Aweful...watery and the shrimp and meat were overcooked. Skip it. Voodoo Shrimp - Not as good as I remember the (Louisiana) BBQ shrimp, though this version was not too bad. The cornbread this is served with, which contain rosemary, is a really good accompaniment. Cedars Lebanese Cuisine - Tip: you can make a reservation on Opentable.com If you go there with 3-4 people or more, you can order a sampling which includes 5-6 appetizers (including homemade Hummus and baba ganoush) and a main course which includes shish kebab, lamb and grilled chicken for like $30/person. If you have room for dessert, you can enjoy a keneft (sp?) and a nargeela (aka sheesha or hooka)

Inspired by Brenda's (NonBolnde007) poached eggs, I picked up some free range organic eggs from a farm and poached a couple. Unfortunately, unknown to me, we were out of English Muffins and Canadian bacon, so I improvised with: Poached Egg on Smoked Turkey and Toast The next rendition was Poached Egg and Chorizo on Toast drizzled with Smoked Paprika Oil - this was more like my style...with the appropriate kick

Was it busy when you went? I would also try their Sichuan Dumplings in Hot Oil, a spicy and sweet rendition of this classic.

Thanks Kim, while I do believe one first eats with their eyes, the true soul of the dish is in its flavor and the umame of this pot roast did not disappoint. David, you just created a great looking Indian-Turkish-Mexican fusion dish. DoctorTim, that dal and roti looks perfectly made. Did you make your own dough for the roti or did you buy it pre-made?