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    Schielke's European Vacation

    in Italy: Dining

    Posted

    Other than Boccondivino what kind of restaurant are you looking for in Milano and what are you planning to see?

    As far as restaurant type, A couple good affordable picks are always good and I would be open to a higher end experience. I am usually interested in dropping the bucks if the meal promises to be unique and well done. In this case, something uniquely Italian.

    Perhaps Boccondivino takes care of this requirement.

    Here is what I know about so far:

    I am planning on going nuts at Peck, so that might fill a meal or three. I know my plane ride home will be very good at least.

    I found your recs for local milanese food:

    If you want to eat some real Milanese food:

    Trattoria all'Antica - 02 8372849 have the nervetti con fagioli for a first course if you have the nerve. They also are one of the few places where you can find casoeula most of the time - eat it.

    L'Osteria del Treno - 02 67004749 - this is really a great spot. Don't miss the guanciale al barbera if you are lucky enough to have it available when you are there. Great cheese selection.

    Bottiglieria da Pino - 02 76000532 - just simple delicious food. The best trippe in town.

    Also don't miss the great wine bar at Ostarie Vecjo Friul - 02 33601498 - great Friuli inspired salumi e formaggi.

    Any updates on these places or additions?

    Peterpumpkino also said

    No mention of my favourite restaurant in Milano, Il Carpaccio (+39 (02) 29405982), located quite near the Statione Centrale and the Principe Savoia hotel (great hotel incidentally, but very expensive). Just tell the owner whether you want fish or meat and the food will just keep coming (i.e. various antipasti, three pastas etc) it's a great way to sample the food and they don't rip you off!

    Thanks,

    Ben

    Schielke's European Vacation

    in Italy: Dining

    Posted

    I have a pretty good idea of where I want to eat during my time in Italy, although I am still unsure about Tano passami l'olio in Milan.

    During our time in Florence, we were thinking of taking a couple day trips. One perhaps to Bologna for lunch and another to Siena to check out the wine growing region. What is the easiest way to do this? From searching, it seems that an appointment is a must at the wineries. Is a winery tour the way to go? We won't have a car at this point, are there any that are either reachable by train, or inside of Siena? What seems to be the best way to approach this?

    Is there anything else really neat that I could check out in the area? It seems as if most of my trip right now is looking at buildings and art and eating in restaurants. I hope I am not missing anything. :smile:

    As always, thanks so much for the help.

    Ben

    Schielke's European Vacation

    in Italy: Dining

    Posted

    I have been datamining for restaurant recs in Venice and have come across some fantastic suggestions. My only problem seems to be a large one. I am scheduled to be in Venice from Sunday around noon until Tuesday afternoon when I catch a train to Florence.

    It seems many of the restaurants are closed on both Sunday and Monday. Thoughts?

    Thanks!

    Ben

    Schielke's European Vacation

    in Italy: Dining

    Posted

    Some more questions:

    Are there any restaurants that I need to start thinking about reservations for at this time?

    Any thoughts on meals in Milan? I am thinking about Tano passami l'olio as well as Boccondivino.

    And all you coffeehounds, any can't miss cafes?

    Again, I appreciate all of your comments!!!!!!

    Ben

    Hottest Small Wine Brands of 2003

    in Wine

    Posted

    Sad but true, I even find myself succumb to this kind of marketing. Mostly this is because of a lack of knowledge. I like good wine, but I don't know how to effectively find good wine. I am just learning how to describe what I like about the wines I like.

    The tough part about figuring out what is good is that the available information is a blend of marketing and real advice and you don't know which to believe.

    Ben

    Coffee for Newbies

    in Coffee & Tea

    Posted

    This truly is a bizarre thread.  eGullet is packed with threads about expensive knives doing a better job than ginsu knives, All-Clad cookware being better than t-fal, commercial style ranges being better than electric cooktops, Egly-Ouriet making better champagne than Cooks, etc, etc, etc.  So why is it that on this thread, where a case can clearly be made for conical/flat burr grinders being vastly better than either whirly blade or ball-style burr grinders this thread seems to recommend against the better option.

    You wrote what I was thinking.

    Anyone have a link to the fundamentals of vacuum breweing. It isn't clear to me from the coffeekid link what it is all about.

    Fundamentals in what sense?

    Why it is better?

    or

    How it works?

    Coffee for Newbies

    in Coffee & Tea

    Posted

    I have no doubts that a good grinder will produce better results. My wallet starts to clench here though because, while I enjoy coffee, it has yet to reach the obsession stage, which I am sure it will soon reach.

    Ben

    Coffee for Newbies

    in Coffee & Tea

    Posted

    More grinder preaching here.

    Coffee is a demanding thing. The bean is ready to offer you something that tastes completely out of this world, but only if you let it. Only if you use it right. The coffee grinder is your essential tool to doing this.

    Coffee for Newbies

    in Coffee & Tea

    Posted

    Many of you have probably already seen this info on sites such as Coffeegeek, Coffeekid, and espoused by our many knowledgeable members here, but I just wanted to bring up my experience so far in the enthralling realm of coffee making.

    Most helpful has been the Newbie Tutorial on Coffeekid.

    Here is a summary of what I have learned:

    * Get a good burr grinder. This is an expensive step, but crucial.

    * Brewing temperature and grind seems to be the two major elements involved in making good coffee.

    * Fresh beans are extrememly important. Homeroasting is a fantastic option for many people.

    * Press Pots and Vac Pots are cool and somewhat affordable...but you still need a good grinder!

    * Espresso machines are expensive for the worthwhile ones...and be sure to add about $250-$350 to your budget for a good grinder!

    * There is much much more than this, but remember to buy a good grinder.

    So, I have been reading a bunch of stuff here on the coffee boards as well as Coffeegeek and Coffeekid recently. I really like the idea of making much better coffee and possibly even espresso. I see the purchase of a Vac Pot or Press Pot in my nearterm future. I am, however, having trouble swallowing the high cost of a good grinder. I fully realize the need for this aparatus, but I have yet to come up with a way to qualify it for myself. I am sure that I will only need some more lusting time until I am ready to pick up a Rocky grinder and a Silvia machine, but for my bank account's sake I hope I can hold out.

    :biggrin:

    Ben

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