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Narcissus

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  1. I'd love to see how they choose. Does anyone know? Lottery? Pull them out of a bag? Order of arrival?
  2. So I guess all of us in California fire out that email at 4:01pm Saturday...
  3. A thick well-marbled Rib Eye - preferably dry-aged. The lamb neck at Incanto Pig Trotters Liver and Onions and Eggs Steal Tartar and if only I can get my hands on a whole Jamon Iberico de Bellota!
  4. I was 8 years old and at Science Camp on the California Coast. Breakfast of industrial scrambled eggs were the dreary start of every day. I then discovered both the power of salt and the power I had to control the flavor of what I eat. Each bite became an experiment. That was a watershed moment, as from that day forward, I have been the Captain of the SS Gourmand.
  5. First of all, my parents owned the first gourmet chef's equipment store in a backwards part of the state... Our family field trips were to Gaia-Delucchi, the local italian deli, where I would, as a fat, geeky teen, order Teleme sandwiches... Coming home from school in 8th grade, making myself the typical afternoon snack of a Ribeye, seared, with a black pepper, dijon, cream sauce... While on a boat that was literally on fire, while the adults put out the fire, I figured it was the right time to bring out the Salame and bread... I will never hear the end of that.
  6. Ok, here is our Barcelona Report for our limited time over the Christmas holiday. First of all, our overnight train was late getting from Paris into Barcelona by 7 hours. Our plan to hit La Boqueria that day was shot. We intended to arrive at 8:00am or so, but actually made it to our hotel closer to 4:00pm. Everyone was sympathetic, so our room was upgraded at Eurostar Grand Marina. We relaxed for a bit, honeymooners after all, and then made reservations at the bar at Comerc 24 for 22:00. We made the wrong decision and ordered the Festival menu, which was 6 courses of interesting tapas. Highlights include a deconstructed Bacalao Biscaina, and a skewer of Escargot wrapped in Jamon Iberico, served with a Foie Flan and Bacon Foam. What really impressed me was the inclusion of music from my favorite DJ, Amon Tobin, in the restaurant's playlist. Too cool for words. We decided to stroll a bit and barely made the last seating or two at Cal Pep, and Senor Pep was there with his gravelly voice. Once again, we made the mistake of allowing the staff to order for us... we had way too much food after the richness of Comerc 24, but we ate it all! Baby squid sauteeed with white beans; one of the best Fritto Misto I have ever had, and more. Too full for words, we hit a bar in the Born Ribera that had a Brazilian Theme. We knew we were in trouble when the bartender asked us if we were 'SURE' we wanted the Capairinhas... Thank the honeymoon gods we made it to a taxi and the hotel. (I wish I was on honeymoon every trip - maybe I'll keep claiming that...) Next day was Christmas Eve, so we stayed in bed all morning, barely making it to La Boqueria while everyone was preparing for the 25th. We did the same - a Kilo of Jamon Iberico de Bellota, fresh figs, Goat Cheese, Cows milk cheese, loaves of bread, Acietunas de Anchoa, and a few bottles of wine and cava- this picnic became our in room Christmas Day meal, after staying in bed and cooking up an appetite... We love Barcelona, had some incredible experiences, and although we have some incredible food and wine in Northern California, the accessibility we found is just not here. Thanks to all who helped us out and we'll be back!
  7. Thank you, everyone. We have decided we will hit the bars on friday the 23rd. We will try to distill from the forums the highest regarded within taxi / walking distance. We will try for a late lunch on the 24th at Cinc Sentits since Can Fabes will be closed. For Christmas day, we are going to rent a car, and explore and have a day of picnics. If need be, we'll get room service. Not much of an epic eating trip, but we will do what we can. Larry
  8. We - Wife and I - will be running around France and Spain this Christmas holiday for our honeymoon. I searched the forums and found only one thread from October of 2003. Not very encouraging, to say the least. Before I call the Hotel Concierge, would anyone have any suggestions? We are open to any style of restaurant, from a Tapas Bar to Cinc Sentis - as long as the food is good and the wine flows. And if it helps, we are staying in Las Ramblas. Thanks in advance to all!
  9. Any news about The Pacific Cafe? Are they moving to nicer digs? Building a New Place? Thanks for any info... Narcissus
  10. I had dinner at Rendezvous just this past Saturday night. The Chef was very personable and although we didn't have the wild boar, all the table surrounding us did. They all spoke thier compliments loudly. The Escargot (shown in the post above) was very light and fresh, undercooked a bit, and the herbs in the sauce accented but did not overpower from the whole. The Chicken Liver salad with Lardons was the show-stealer. They were crisp, yet medium rare. Perfect foil for Pinot Noir. We had the Last bottle of 99 Etude pinot noir, and when I told the chef that I used Etude Pinot Noir to make my wife fall in love with me, he said the same thing about Dr. Pepper. I have to hear that story! The food was fantastic! --L
  11. Grilled Dry-aged ribye, grilled Sweet Sicilian red onion, Point Reyes Blue cheese, lots of crushed black pepper.... Glass of m. ray cabernet. and the kisses of my wife.
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