tommy

sorry to hear that you didn't like it steve. but i have to ask, did you somehow convey to the restaurant that you wanted special treatment or that you are particularly knowledgable about food and that you would like them to perform at a certain level? everyone knows that the menu is for tourists.

i actually didn't find the food at OIBL/TIBS *good* ta boot.

jason's description, of both the color and the sensation, is right on. although, putting your tongue on a 9v battery really doesn't do much, does it?

march.

to echo jaybee's sentiment, there's nothing more disheartening than going to a reasonably good restaurant with a reasonably interesting wine list and having no one in the front room who can recommend beyond the level of a complete novice. the role of "salesperson" can not be underestimated. again, as mogsob suggests, this is all dependant upon the type of restaurant, clientele, vision, and list.

perhaps it would be a good idea to specify/detail the duties of a sommelier. from that, it might be easier to pick off which could be done by a knowledgeable chef or manager, assuming he/she is comfortable in doing so and has the time. the duties, i'm guessing, go well beyond suggesting wine/food pairings. please note that i have no ties to the industry and i'm just speculating. i think this would be an interesting exercise.

smug too much ___ on his hands ___ .

helena, there was some discussion of cheese shops a while ago, and some were in that area. specifically, the cheese store in ridgewood comes to mind. smell me.

i reluctantly agree.

i want what he's having.

hundreds of people across the planet who have met me feel differently.

for one her upper lip doesn't come all the way down to meet her lower. but she's still extremely cute. in fact, that's probably part of the appeal. but really, she can't beat paige from trading spaces.

that's what PBS is for.

and of course a pizza stone helps.

i have an idea for the next NJ egullet (unofficial of course) event. Satin Dolls on Rt. 17? Or Frank's Chicken House in Manville? i was acually thinking more along the lines of a trip to central jersey.

i find masturbation very enjoyable. a "good time" for sure. carry on.

i have an idea for the next NJ egullet (unofficial of course) event.

and nick too.

MODQD - Multiple and Obsessive Detailed Query Disorder.

yes appropriate channels of course.

did anyone make it over to the Showplace?

ah yes. you're right. where has my head been.

we can only hope. these are clearly, from my perspective, good guys who care about customers and about making their restaurant a success. i guess i should have walked in and said "please let dan and mike cook for me tonite...my name is joe, and i want the best."