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Also -- I went to Chen Garden on Saturday for lunch after seeing some positive reviews here. The food was the best Chinese I've had in Rochester - quite good.
The service we received, on the other hand, was miserable -- enough that if the food wasn't quite as good, it wouldn't be on my "give it another shot" list. The waitress was rude, our food came out in two waves (two meals, wait about 5 minutes, then the other two meals) for four people, and after the food dropped our waitress never returned until it was time to drop the check, despite empty water glasses and such.
Is the service frequently like this? Or did I catch the wrong server on the wrong day?
Was there Sunday night without incident - I'm far from a regular there so I assume maybe you had an off night. The times I've popped in on a Saturday, I ate at the bar without any problems.
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Two questions for anyone here:
Anyone have any information on the small building near Culver and Main behind what I believe is an Islamic center of some sort? It has a sign that says "Kebab House", but I never seem to notice it open (although I usually drive past it early in the morning).
Also, do any restaurant supply companies in Rochester sell direct to consumers?
Only my second post here -- I'm hoping to fit in well around here, so we'll see!
There is a small restaurant supply store in Henrietta called Innovative Catering & Restaurant Supply that you might try. Batavia Restaurant Supply is in Batavia which is about 45 minutes west.
That's good info!
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I think Jamie is talented but I have another opinion regarding chefs whose food is "Sooooooo much better" think they are blowing away the competition.
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For small wares - I usually go to Syracuse to Smith Restaurant Supply on Erie Blvd - 315-474-8731. Anything in particular?
As long as you're talking Syracuse restaurant supply, I prefer Central Restaurant Supply (642 N Salina St) to Smith's because they seem to have more of what I'm typically looking for.
I did get my current supply of baking parchment from a place in Rochester whose name eludes me. They weren't set up for the general public, but they were happy to sell me a giant box of sheet-pan sized pieces of parchment, which will probably keep me baking for the rest of my life. This was a couple of years ago, but I do remember they were somewhere in the SW part of the Rochester area, not too far from RIT in kind of an industrial area. They were open on Saturday morning.
Not too helpful, I know.
MelissaH
Is Central the one in the big red brick building and has the coffee shop and the big knife display? That may be who I actually mean.
I think you're referring to Tadco in the Genesee Regional Market on Jefferson rd.
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It hasn't been a restaurant for at least 10 years.
Not really any places around town do retail supply- Eagle on University has shut it's doors, Main-Ford on Lyell ave is mostly equipment (new, South Bend, etc)
For small wares - I usually go to Syracuse to Smith Restaurant Supply on Erie Blvd - 315-474-8731. Anything in particular?
Thanks for the heads up in re Kebab House.
A buddy of mine is throwing off the bachelor pad life and moving into a decent place, and wanted to stock his kitchen, so I was looking for some Christmas gifts for him. I bought a lot of my stuff (save my knives, I got those in school) at a supply store in Seattle -- decent pots and pans that you don't mind banging around because they're cheap, but very usable, cutting boards, etc. Also saved quite a lot of money over buying at a department store.
I picked him up a couple of the Victorinox Forschner series knives with the Fibrox handles -- good price, surprisingly good quality for a stamped knife, and extremely usable, so at least I have that covered.
The best price on Calphalon,...let me re-phrase that. THE BEST PRICE on Calphalon is at the supply store at the Waterloo Outlet (Geneva) 50-75% and about the same on BOOs as well. Knives and Tools? Cooks World on Monroe or Bed, Bath, & Beyond in Pitts Plaza.
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I am beginning to love Stefan. He is capable and and entertaining. He will call a douch-boy a douch-boy. Hosea...a douch-boy. Jamie keeps doing the same sort of thing. She will be spoken to sternly soon. Ariane is an annoying ass and will soon actually have to design a dish on her own.... she's toast. Jeff is inconsistent and will screw-up. Radika ...boring...the anti-Fabio. Leah... probably a nitwit. Gene...better than he's looked lately, I think.
I'm a Stefan fan as well - he talks the talk and walks the walk.
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Two questions for anyone here:
Anyone have any information on the small building near Culver and Main behind what I believe is an Islamic center of some sort? It has a sign that says "Kebab House", but I never seem to notice it open (although I usually drive past it early in the morning).
Also, do any restaurant supply companies in Rochester sell direct to consumers?
Only my second post here -- I'm hoping to fit in well around here, so we'll see!
It hasn't been a restaurant for at least 10 years.
Not really any places around town do retail supply- Eagle on University has shut it's doors, Main-Ford on Lyell ave is mostly equipment (new, South Bend, etc)
For small wares - I usually go to Syracuse to Smith Restaurant Supply on Erie Blvd - 315-474-8731. Anything in particular?
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What style? and what day?
Thanks for the prompt reply, unfortunately today was the day, and fortunately we decided to go to Chen Garden because of all the great food porn on this thread. We were very pleased with them, 10 min wait, great service even though they looked very busy with both bar, sit down, and take out. Good solid Chinese. Passed by a couple other primo spots on this tread, logged them in the mind for future forays. Thanks again.
Sorry for the later reply - For Chinese, it would have been my best suggestion. Bon Apetit
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We're going to a show at the Rochester Auditorium Theatre and looking for a place to go for dinner, any suggestions besides DinoBBQ, ethnic especially, not looking to spend a lot, just some really great food.
What style? and what day?
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I'm dumbfounded how Top Chef came to my town and not one person I know in the biz or media had any idea. The funny thing is that they drove by 3 Wegman's to get to the grocery store they ended up at.
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Would the wine have been a particularly good match for the soup?
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Your invaluable guidance will passed down from generation to generation in my family. Well done indeed.
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Thank you all for the suggestions. I think I'm going to restrict the menu to what I have above, possibly add mulled cider, for the sake of ease of service and minimize having left over bottles.
I still need a recommendation as to where to purchase the liquor.
Why not go to your favorite liquor where you live and bring it with you on the plane? Or maybe have your friend who lives in Brooklyn choose a place. Whichever is easier.
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No brainer....which place has the hottest girls?
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I'm not a professional bartender but I will have the assistance of several barbacks.
I will be printing a cocktail menu. People are pretty impressed by the menu itself and rarely do they ever ask for anything off of it.
Andy, thanks for the recipe recommendations. I'll have to try some them out.
I think punches could also help round out the menu. Any recommendations?
Barbacks? Fill the ice, wash glasses, cut fruit, wash my silver, get me more freaking towels, repeat..
Once again.....best of luck
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I hope your crowd realizes the quality you're presenting them with. 125 peeps at an open bar celebration will be either surprisingly easy or put you in the weeds for hours.
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Enjoy your retirement - you've earned it!
Cheers
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Tree of Life and United Natural Foods are national distributors that carry many specialty products. I have a small shop in the Mohawk Valley and they both delivered to this rural location. Negotiating power will probably be zero, order minimums will likely be high, and most products will be available only by the case. Depending on the size of the store and sales volume, this may not be a problem. It was for me. I agree that the Fancy Food Show is a must. Some of the products will be available only thru distributors, but many vendors will ship directly to stores. Also, the Fancy Food Show runs a workshop on "how to start a specialty food business." With growing interest in buying local, I'd suggest tracking down locally or regionally produced items. If the store will be in NYS, check out the NYS Dept. of Ag and Markets "Pride of New York" web site, here, to search for local products.
Noted, thanks!!
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I should add that there is nothing better your friend can do than get to the NY Fancy Food Show next summer. That's where they will meet all of the people they need to meet.
Thanks for those great leads!
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I'm in my 5th year. You're a different shipping zone, but I have a lot of distributors on your end of the country. What do you want to know?
A good friend is looking into a opening a small specialty grocery store with take away. The hot end of the business is handled but I would like to advise moreso on the grocery end. Do you deal direct with your suppliers? Or manufacturer's reps? What was your initial turnaround time from negotiating your price to getting the product on the shelf.
Product wise - oils, vinegars, dry goods, pastas, sweets,, etc. Think along the lines of William Sonoma
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Any members possessing such a business. Looking for general start-up advice - spec supply chain management.
Thanks
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This is cool!
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Cooking for such diverse restrictions is a challenge. I would probably pick a theme like mexican or asian - have them fill their own tacos, ssams, or spring rolls as desired from a tray of ingredients
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Great Hotel? The Hazelton, Four Seasons, Soho Metropolitan, etc. Have had good luck at all of them. A little cheaper and still nice - Marriott Bloor-Yorkville, Westin Harbourcastle, the Hilton, The Renaissance
Restaurant wise - Perigee, Splendido, ByMark, Colebourne Lane (if they're adventurous) George, One (in the Hazelton Hotel) Rain for some Asian flair, etc.
BTW, Lunch at Jamie Kennedy wine bar on saturday is a must.
Saturday Brunch in Toronto
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My Saturday lunch spot has always been Pangaea when trapsing around Yorkville.