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The thing about one meal in a three star restaurant is that unless you have a yardstick, you don't always know how successful that meal is. Those meals I just referred to were at a two star restaurant. You can have epiphanies at two star restaurants and while I understand the desire to experience a three star dining experience once in one's life, if you are young enough, it may well be in your best interest to work your way up slowly, by learning and establishing your own benchmarks at lesser, but still world famous, restaurants. Of course where you've eaten in the US will affect your standards as well.
There is wisdom in these thoughts, Grasshopper. If you've never had a meal in Paris, much less a 1 star or 2 star meal, suddenly encountering a 3 star meal may be so overwhelming (or in some ways, underwhelming) that you don't really get what you are paying for, much less fully appreciate it. (Think about the first time you had sex versus some later encounters by way of analogy.) A 3 star experience could come off as overly snooty and terribly expensive to the uninitiated but wonderful to one with a range of experiences. Perhaps you should start at the one star range and work your way up to the heights--whether on this trip or another. Although I personally find Grand Vefour more charming, I think Taillevent is more accomodating (or less threatening) to someone going for a 3 star meal the first time.
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Finish with Cafe Brulot. Worth the show.
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If it's a sunny day, a lunch at Cafe Del Rey in the Marina would be nice.
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Careful -- I've heard and read enough negativity about this place that I wouldn't rush right over...
Then again, if I found myself in the neighborhood, I might check 'em out and get it over with.
You mean, like this? http://www.chowhound.com/california/boards...sages/6176.html
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The funny part for me is that I remember shopping at one of the first Trader Joe's over twenty years ago... I was a young college student who wanted cheap wine, good cheese, and nuts. That's about all they sold then - it was more of a "SoCal Health Food" store with an emphasis on dried fruits and nuts alongside their cheese selection.
I used to go to a Pronto Market in West LA. Joe is frequently quoted saying that his inspiration was combining a liqour store with a health food store.
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If you like art on your labels, there's Mouton Rothschild. http://www.winespectator.com/Wine/Daily/Ne...45,2304,00.html
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The number was busy when I called. Although dinesite speaks of Middle Eastern and Afghan places, they all look to be Middle Eastern--Armenian, Lebanese, Greek, etc.
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I'd think the Flo Group would have some places open. Have you tried Cafe Constant?
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I think there is one out in the Valley. I'll see if I can find something on it. This is the one I was thinking of. Haven't been.
Afghan House
8516 Reseda Blvd.
Northridge
(818) 709-6233
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There's a reason food writers are writers and not stand up comics.
uh.....actually my secret dream is to be a stand-up commedian who entertains the troops.......and gives out recipes here and there, maybe even cooks a meal or two.....
i sort of live my life like this even though there is no camera on me so far as i can tell.........
Correction: There's a reason that most food writers are not stand up comics.
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But really, food writers will only be bores if they are bores, period. You know the type, who drones on and on about his/her area of expertise, waxing rhapsodic about [whatever] long past the tolerance of casual listeners. So it's only tit for tat when a cusinista uncorks a boring food writer. And then can't get a word in edgewise.
There's a reason food writers are writers and not stand up comics.
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This was our first visit to the Meurice, but it sounds as though the remodeling may have transformed locations.
Definitely. I think the restaurant was on a different level before.
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How about surf and turf for Washington. I am thinking of the Palm. ch
Surf 'n' Turf. Not invented here (DC). And there is no evidence that the surf and turf in DC is any better than in any other city. We need to identify a dish that the entire population, both inside and outside the beltway, would agree is uniquely "DC."
Edited to add: Welcome to eGullet Saturnbar.
Didn't the Palm originate in New York? In any event there are 2 Palms in LA.
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With regard to Le Meurice, I recall eating in the hotel a number of years ago (obviously before the remodel). I seem to recall eating in a windowless room. Is that still the case? The description you've given reminds me more of the downstairs salon where the pianist holds forth and you can get aperitifs, etc.
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Los Angeles: DOH! I forgot Langer's pastrami sandwich.
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Boston--Ice Cream
You know, I heard that before I moved there. But during the year that I lived there, I never got the ice cream thing. It remains a mystery to me.
I prefer the Indian Pudding.
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Denver: Green chile, maybe burritos or breakfast burritos.
Um... isn't there an omlette thing associated with Denver?
The Denver (here in colorado usually called a Western Omelette) Omelette is not a Denver or Colorado specialty. I don't know the history of the name; does anyone else?
Edit to add: the western/denver omelette has ham, green pepper, and onion.
Here's one answer....
http://www.rockymountainnews.com/drmn/ente...2576849,00.html
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Okay, in my 12 years in the city, I can attest to having dined numerous times on all you mentioned except the fried catfish... (where did THAT come from?)
Shiro, Chinois on Main, Parkway Grill, et al.
Interesting..
How about Cobb Salad? Being reminded of what was invented in San Francisco by Squeat, Cobb Salad was invented by the Brown Derby in the 1930s. Very Los Angeles, n'est pas?
Agreed. We think alike. I edited it in a while ago.
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Okay, in my 12 years in the city, I can attest to having dined numerous times on all you mentioned except the fried catfish... (where did THAT come from?)
Shiro, Chinois on Main, Parkway Grill, et al.
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Pan...
Skyline chili is actually a brand of chili, and food chain, in the cincinati area. It's the kind of chili that is put on hot dogs, or into chili mac. It's sweet and greasy, I personally hate the stuff. None the less ask anybody from cinci about the stuff and i am sure they'll know about it.
What about the 4 Way?
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Los Angeles - Prozac or Valium (take your pick)
How about omakase, deep fried catfish, smoked salmon pizza, bacon cheese burger, tuna tartare, garlic mashed potatoes, Cobb Salad and Hot Dog on a Stick?
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I like Bombay Grill in the center at Fuller and Santa Monica Blvd. Zero atmosphere but good cheap food and friendly owners.
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If you are going to do Indian, I'd recommend the Ludhiana Chicken at Ambala Dhaba on Westwood Blvd.
is this place new hollywood? what exactly is their ludhiana chicken like anyway? never heard of such a dish-which doesn't mean much.
New to Westwood but not to Artesia. Check it out. http://www.laweekly.com/ink/printme.php?eid=46969
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If you are going to do Indian, I'd recommend the Ludhiana Chicken at Ambala Dhaba on Westwood Blvd.
Taillevent vs. Grand Vefour
in France: Dining
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Another excellent point. Part of what you are paying for at a 3 star is the cellar and the sommelier's suggestions regarding marriage of wine and food. Also, the way the staff is able to be there with refills just at the right moment and at the same time make the wine last throughout the meal (Taillevent, I believe is one place that will open another bottle gratis just for this purpose). While theoretically possible to have a 3 star meal without wine, I think the odds are against it.