tommy

i didn't doubt that a study said this. but don't think that this equates to 46% of meals eaten out of the home, or to-go, or take-out (away). that doesn't mean that "It is generally accepted that the two largest contributing factors to the increase in obesity in the US in larger portion sizes (Supersizing of sodas, french fries, and restaurant meals) and lack of excersis." what the above quote says is that people get fat because they eat too much and don't exercise. it doesn't say "people get fat because restaurants' portions are too big." there's a distinct difference there, and one which is important to this dicussion, if one thinks this discussion is important.

i did this (or something similar) last night, on your previous recommendations. 1/2 lb brisket. 1/2 lb sirlion. 1 lb chuck. in the food processor. i was pleased with both the texture and the flavor. the cooking method, however, left a lot to be desired...and that's why i'm on this thread. i think for sure that a thinner patty is the way to go, rather than a fat one at least. although a fat burger is romantic, i've had horrible results. like stone, i've had (nicely) charred outsides, but raw and cold insides. cast iron grill pan for sure, however.

and let us not make the foolish mistake of thinking that means that americans eat half of their meals outside the home. by whom? oh, the study you read? i read another one that said something different. ok, back to generalizations. i'll add another: my country is better than yours.

and, of course, yellowtail is a type of tuna. however, that doesn't change the fact that mr. boulud seems to have a strange menu item.

1 question - Was it hamachi or was it tuna? They are two different species of fish. hamachi is yellowtail, which is a kind of tuna, no?

Oh, all right then. Americans are obese vulgarians with no culture. much better. agreed.

prediction: this thread will eat itself. another classic thread of people passing judgment and saying things without really saying them.

i've been told this by several friends who have come here from the UK and quickly gain 20 lbs. apparently there's a lack of self control issue somewhere here.

perhaps when i'm your age i'll be as thin as you. Weird. I didn't say that. hehe.

perhaps when i'm your age i'll be as thin as you. ediot: arguing with myself. this ain't soda and pizza weight my friend. it's foie gras and burgundy weight. and a lot of water as wel. it's my investment for the future. that's more like it.

because we can.

how often do you think that americans eat out? once a week? probably not. once a month? that's my guess. some quick analysis leads me to believe that restaurants and those portions aren't the leading cause of the obesity in america. i eat out close to 10 times a week. i'm far from obese. subjectively speaking.

your beautiful prose has moved me. i must have one of these bloody mary's immediately.

complete tossers?

rosie, please tell me you didn't say "gee."

larb.

tommy: yum, mamster.

i fail to see how this could possibly be generalized. or rather, more specifically, i fail to see how this could describe an amount of food that would bring everyone to that same feeling of comfort, not stuffed, and not hungry. i present to you 201...

define "normal" in the context of an appetite at a restaurant. regards, chubby.

no. in fact i found i that i'm apparently 8'3".

steak, i think, is a unique example as its totally quantifiable. however, i'd say that restaurants most likely don't want to serve smaller steaks, as that means smaller profits. additionally, some people do actually eat 24 ounces of meat. if you are in a situation where people are leaving hungry, they ain't coming back. it makes sense to serve enough to appease 95% of the public. it's a win-win.

OK. and what's the "correct" portion size for everyone at every meal? obviously a restaurant should serve this correct size.

sure. and this type of thing is usually done by people who have no presence on the website in question to begin with. one has to wonder if those tactics work?

since some people think that leftovers can be avoided, can they please tell me what the "correct" portion size would be at a restaurant? just wondering.