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    Eamonn's - A Dublin Chipper

    in D.C. & DelMarVa: Dining

    Posted

    Hilarious.  I know Irish pubs are a big thing (don't really see the appeal, myself), but a Dublin chipper!

    Interested - are you irish?  Have you been to a real Dublin Chipper?  (Burdock's, for example...)

    I am not Irish and have never been to Ireland, but a blurb on Eamonn's (named after the Chef's son) menu says the idea was born the first time the chef (a Dublin native) took his wife to Leo Burdock's.

    I do always ask friends going to Ireland to me back a bottle of Paddy, which as far as I can tell is unavailable in the U.S. :smile:

    Thanks,

    Kevin

    Eamonn's - A Dublin Chipper

    in D.C. & DelMarVa: Dining

    Posted

    Made it to Eamonn's Saturday and was very pleased. The small cod ($4.00) was ample enough for one person and fried perfectly and not at all greasy (large is $6.99, I presume two pieces). The large chips ($3.50) were enough for two and I'm sure had I orderd the single ($2.50) it would have been enough. I also liked the Sarson's malt vinegar much more than the Heinz I have at home.

    Didn't get the batter burgher or sausage, but did have the fried snickers bar. The batter was a litle thick, but overall, it was a delicious treat.

    Make it a point to stop by Eamonn's soon.

    Thanks,

    Kevin

    The merits of chain dining in the Heartland

    in The Heartland: Dining

    Posted

    I'm not (too) ashamed to admit that I have upon occasion dined at the local CiCi's Pizza. I'm partial to the spinach alfredo pizza, which is significant because before I discovered it at CiCi's, you couldn't pay me to eat spinach in any identifiable form.

    After a few cracks at it, I've made my own version at home with homemade wheat crust, alfredo sauce, and chopped spinach, that my family likes even more.

    CiCi's buffet rules! (a little) :laugh: . The staff has always been friendly, they will make ANY pizza, on demand so if you want a piping hot, olive, pineapple, pepperoni taco pizza, it's yours. And their (almost) baked brownie dessert thing is chocolate excellence. Good salad bar selections too.

    And for <$5 with beverage!

    Thanks,

    Kevin

    Eamonn's - A Dublin Chipper

    in D.C. & DelMarVa: Dining

    Posted

    Has anyone yet eaten at the newly opened Eamonn's fish and chips, etc place in Old Town Alexandria?

    I've read elsewhere that it's very good, but that the cod portion of the fish and chips is small (one piece). I'm hoping to get there this weekend or next to try the fish and chips, batter burger/sausage (or both :smile: ) and a fried Mars bar.

    Thanks very much,

    Kevin

    Does Service Matter?

    in Restaurant Life

    Posted

    I don't need lengthy descriptions on where the vegetables were planted, where the corn was husked, where the cattle grew up, where the fish went to school or anything of that nature.

    I don't want to be asked if I need change when paying in cash.

    Several smiles in your post, though I don't agree 100% in re change as sometimes I want change and sometimes I don't .

    Other than that, I think I fall somewhere between you and Busboy.

    Thanks,

    Kevin

    I wasn't clear on that point - sorry. I meant they should always bring change and never ask. If I don't want change, I will tell the server when I hand over the check.

    So now we're in agreement - yes????

    99.99% :smile:. I guess I'm used to them always just asking, so I can either say yes, or keep the change. But it wouldn't be bad for a server to always just bring the change to be safe.

    Thanks,

    K

    Does Service Matter?

    in Restaurant Life

    Posted

    I don't need lengthy descriptions on where the vegetables were planted, where the corn was husked, where the cattle grew up, where the fish went to school or anything of that nature.

    I don't want to be asked if I need change when paying in cash.

    Several smiles in your post, though I don't agree 100% in re change as sometimes I want change and sometimes I don't .

    Other than that, I think I fall somewhere between you and Busboy.

    Thanks,

    Kevin

    Ti Punch

    in Spirits & Cocktails

    Posted

    If you go with the French pronunciation of "Petit", it makes sense to me that it would be close to "tee" than "tie".

    'Tee' is correct or 'tea' if you prefer, it is a derivative of the French word 'petit.'

    Just don't call it a rum tee!

    D'Oh! Stupid me. It'll be teeeee from now on. :smile:

    Thanks,

    Kevin

    Food Terms We Loathe/Misuse

    in Food Traditions & Culture

    Posted · Edited by KOK (log)

    Excellent topic!

    I'll 3rd "to die for". Those people should remember that actions speak louder than words. :smile:

    Also yummy and foodie.

    On a reverse note, I loath when people use delicious for anything other than food or drink (except for The Joker on old Batman re-runs).

    Thanks,

    Kevin

    Technique on Food Television Shows

    in Food Media & Arts

    Posted

    ....My husband and I sometimes have discussions along the lines of "Would you let So-and-so cook in our kitchen?" .....

    This is probably not what you mean, but when ever I watch Emeril (which is rarely) he wipes his nose on the back of his hand at least twice a show and then goes on his merry way. No wiping, no nothing. ewwwww.

    Thanks,

    Kevin

    Shipping Wine

    in Wine

    Posted

    I've done single bottles (wine and liquor) at the post office with no trouble, simply declaring the contents as liquid (lemonade mix, or somesuch) and fragile. Never tried a case.

    Thanks,

    Kevin

    Kosher items in non-kosher restaurants

    in Restaurant Life

    Posted

    I think calling a Jewish fundraiser party a Kosher Christmas Party is really tacky.

    What is so hard about being Jewish? You don't have to keep Kosher if you don't want to. Nobody is forcing you. If you want to cater to a specific market, then you have to follow the rules. Otherwise, you can do what ever you want.

    Using Kosher items in a non-Kosher restaurant doesn't bother me, but calling something Kosher-style does bother me. There is no such thing as Kosher-style. What does that really mean? The food is from Eastern Europe?

    If you think it's tacky, you're certainly entitled to your opinion.

    There's nothing hard about being Jewish, but I obviously failed in my humor attempt by simply using a smiley.

    And you're right. There is NO such thing as Kosher-style.

    Happy, merry!

    Kevin

    Kosher items in non-kosher restaurants

    in Restaurant Life

    Posted

    Bringing back to the OP's question (sorta).  It seems to me that the only people complaining about something being labeled "Kosher" that is really treyf is someone who doesn't keep kosher to begin with.  Because a truly observant person wouldn't be in the restaurant to begin with, and would already know that it wasn't kosher.

    Very good point, but it doesn't always help. There's a yearly fundraiser on Christmas Eve in D.C. called The Gefilte Fish Gala. When it was created (as an alternative to The Matzoh Ball), the intended name was The Kosher Christmas Party. The Jewish newspaper in D.C. wouldn't run an ad for it unless Kosher certification could be shown. The event happened to fall on Friday night that year, and no truly observant person would have been there anyway as it's the start of the sabbath, but the newspaper refused to run the ad if it was called The Kosher Christmas Party so the name was changed last minute to the Gefilte Fish Gala (link for last year's below).

    It's HARD being Jewish, Kosher or not. :smile:

    Kevin

    http://www.gefiltefishgala.com/

    Ti Punch

    in Spirits & Cocktails

    Posted

    The Lyle's syrup is much, much thicker than what Ed is selling. The Lyle's is more like pancake syrup. It is (IMHO) definitely worth it to order Ed's syrup, esp to make a Ti Punch.

    Sam's Wine has a good selection of agricole and the price isn't too outrageous (if they ship to your state). I ordered a bottle of the Neisson white and the La Favorite white and both are good though I favor the Neisson.

    Thanks,

    Kevin

    http://www.samswine.com/

    Hubig's Pies has reopened

    in Louisiana: Dining

    Posted

    The pies arrived Wednesday (overnight), even though the tracking email said 2nd day express. The peach was excellent and the coconut was great too. It was all I could do to not try one of each flavor at one siting.

    Even if the shipping goes up from $4.95, hopefully it won't be too much as this a pretty reasonable indulgence.

    Thanks,

    Kevin

    The glory of fast food past

    in Food Traditions & Culture

    Posted

    Three words: Burger King Yumbo

    If I remember it correctly, it was a gooey, greasy ham and melted cheese on a squishy bun. Then again this was 30 years ago and I was young at the time- but I do recall that I ate them exclusively while they were available.

    Hmmm...I guess I know what I'm having for dinner now, only I'll have to do it myself this time.

    Ah, the Yumbo, the meaty older brother of the Whaler :smile:

    Burger King now has the BK big fish, a poor imitation of the Whaler. Perhaps they'll introduce an updated version of the Yumbo. It wouldn't be as good though :sad:

    "Hold the pickle, hold the lettuce ..."

    Thanks,

    Kevin

    The glory of fast food past

    in Food Traditions & Culture

    Posted

    Colonel Sanders Roast Beef sandwiches were pretty darn good - several steps above Arby's. Yes - there was a Colonel Sanders Roast Beef but it wasn't a menu item at his fried chicken joints - it was a separate operation that ran as a pilot for a few years but never caught on.

    I remember a Kentucky Beef and Ham in Breezewood Pa. It had the same KFC colors. Never stopped in and it's no longer there.

    The only reference I could find was on a Washington State Transportation pdf. If you find-on-page for 'Kentucky', a few Kentucky Fried Chicken hits come up and then Kentucky Beef & Ham. Link below.

    Thanks,

    Kevin

    http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/mapsdata/TDO/PDF_a...locatorEA02.pdf

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