Zeb A
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Well, this is kind of a funny question in light of this thread, but, I'll be in Salisbury for a wedding on Saturday; so, "where's the best barbecue"? Seriously.
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I ate here on Friday night with three others. This was probably the third or fourth time that I have been to Kinkead's. As with the other times, I really enjoyed my meal on all levels. I think the food is very good, and, for a high end restaurant, I appreciate the semi-relaxed atmosphere. Everyone I was with also enjoyed their meal.
Unfortunately, the next night we went to Jaleo. Now, the two restaurants are so different that it is almost impossible to fairly compare them. But, we spent $350 at Kinkead's and maybe $150 at Jaleo. We enjoyed the food at Jaleo as much or more than the food at Kinkead's and enjoyed the overall experience just as much or more. I am not at all criticizing Kinkead's, because I like it quite a bit, but the price contrast was pretty stark.
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Varmint is more than "just under" six feet
I'm not sure what you're getting at, Zebster. The last time I went to the doctors, I was measured at 5 feet, 11-3/4 inches. That's a quarter inch shy of 6 feet.
Bring on the measuring tape!
I've met him, and I can attest to the fact that he is several inches taller than me. I'm 5'5" so you can do the math.
He must be growing then. I worked with him for years, and he certainly wasn't 6 feet tall. Now, he associated with tall people in college, but that just doesn't count. Maybe it's those platform shoes he's been seen wearing lately . . .
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I finally had a chance to eat dinner at Jaleo this past Saturday night. We ordered 12 tapas for a group of 4. Everyone's favorite was the chorizo special. We also enjoyed: sweet red peppers stuffed with cheese (and mushrooms?), eel, sausage and beans, onion with cheese, croquettas, etc. In fact, we liked everything we ordered. The cold omellete with potato was not a huge hit and the tuna was sort of ordinary, but everyone was very impressed with our meal. Excellent Sangria. We would have left the restaurant very very happy if we had stopped there, but, then we ordered dessert, and happiness became jubilation. I exaggerate, but not much. The rice pudding dessert was simply amazing, as was the chocolate and hazelnut torte. The flan and cheese desserts were also excellent. I wanted to try the Basque cake, but, unfortunately, they ran out--maybe next time.
When my wife and I returned from a trip to Spain a couple of years ago, we both agreed that a traditional tapas place (in a typical American restaurant format) would be a huge success. I think this restaurant proves the point. He could open a restaurant like this in every city, and it would always be a huge hit--people like to eat this way. I hope Raleigh, NC is his next location.
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So, if you're just under six feet varmint
Varmint is more than "just under" six feet
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hard to say, maybe 1200. it is right across the street from work. and they are quick. i can buy my food and be back reading the sports in less than 10 minutes.
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and, i was eating this sandwich before ol' jared was even a gleam in Mr. Subway's eye.
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never. turkey on white, lettuce, tomato, pickle, cucumber, salt, pepper, oregano, light mayo--foot long
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You should try my diet.
Monday-Thursday: no breakfast, turkey sandwich at Subway (I don't even have to speak, they know me that well) + apple for lunch, turkey sandwich for dinner with cottage cheese and juice, 2 liters diet coke throughout the day.
Friday: same lunch as Monday through Thursday, eat and drink whatever you want that evening
Saturday: no restrictions
Sunday: sometimes treat it like Saturday, other times like Monday
Repeat each week until death.
Exercise is a bonus, but not necessary for weight control. (Is necessary for weight loss)
Take 2 weeks vacation and don't worry about what you eat.
Eat whatever you want over Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday.
Certainly this diet doesn't work for everyone, but it has successfully kept me at a reasonable weight with no weight gain. Of course, some might find the week-day regimentation a bit disconcerting.
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a shade under 6 feet tall in my socks
must be mighty thick socks
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I didn't have time to read every post carefully, but, if the question is, where have you found the best food value, I would say South Africa. My wife and I went there for our honeymoon nearly 4 years ago, and we had incredible meals at many of the purported top restaurants in South Africa, usually with a bottle of quality red and a bottle of quality white wines, at remarkably low cost. My recollection is that you could basically eat and drink most anything you want at a top restaurant, have an outstanding meal, and spend $50-80 for a couple. It is a great place for food and wine lovers to visit.
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Re vegetable plate:
When in Raleigh, go to Joe's Mom's Place and order their vegetable plate and the largest glass of sweet tea known to man.
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I'm not sure why, but this suddenly reminded me of one of those interminable debates in the Italy forum.
In that forum, the question has been asked, "Why is there no quality haute cuisine in Italy?" The responses have varied, but a common refrain is, "Italian food is not about fancy eating, its about grandma's homemade pasta and other 'comfort food'." And, to that common refrain, you hear the response, "You are stereotyping Italian cuisine to say that it is all about, for lack of a better term, 'comfort food,' and that stereotype becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy, resulting in fewer haute cuisine establishments."
What does all this have to do with Q and grits? Probably nothing, but the discussion in this thread seemed vaguely similar.
Do we Southerners have a kindred spirit in Italy?
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Is this the same clerk who thought the blackstrap mollasses was thick soy sauce?
Not sure, but it sounds like a strong possibility.
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A true story I heard last night.
Several summers ago, a group of lawyers took a summer clerk to lunch at Big Ed's in downtown Raleigh. At Big Ed's, they have a strange tradition. As soon as you sit down, they bring out dessert (typically chocolate or bannana pudding) and sit it on the table. The table is also provided with an assortment of bread, butter, etc. Well, the summer clerk had not yet had the pleasure of dining at Big Ed's and was evidently not too familiar with bannana pudding. As the group waited for the waitress to come by and take their orders, he casually reached across the table, selected a piece of cornbread, moved a bowl of the bannana pudding for closer access, and proceeded to spread a healthy portion of the pudding onto the cornbread, wolfing it down with vigor. The poor clerk was none too pleased to learn of his "error" and became a lunch-time legend at his law school.
While I have never tried this surprising combination of foods, I suppose it does beg the question--bannana pudding: dessert or bread-spread?
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McCord, pork is "the other white meat"
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We have been to the Market Place Restaurant and Wine Bar in downtown Asheville a couple times and had good meals. Last time I was there was almost 2 years ago. Here is a link: Market Place
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But, the question is, do the little Vermin get to eat red meat. Or, are the philosophies of their mother unjustly foisted upon them?
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this thread needs to be moved to Southeast I think
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I think 5-Star is the best Chinese food in town, and it is a pretty cool place too.
My wife would eat Asian food 7 days a week, and, although it is a chain, she loves P.F. Chiang at the mall. It is not a venue I like, and it is always ridiculously crowded, but the food is pretty good.
I have only been 1 or 2 times, but I was underwhelmed by Duck and Dumpling.
I, too, keep hearing great things about Lantern, but I have not been there.
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Not sure what you are looking for. I have spent most summers is York Harbor, Maine for the last 33 years. York is south of Portland, just over the NH state line. Rick's All-Seasons restaurant is a cool little restaurant in town. Not at all fancy. Basic breakfast fare. Locals and tourists. It opens VERY early in the morning. I really like it, but, again, it is not at all a fancy chic brunch sort of place. But, it has tons of character, and the food is good.
If you are making a couple nights of it, the York Harbor Inn has nice rooms and also serves an excellent dinner. Upscale.
Another great and unique place to eat is in nearby Cape Neddick--I think it is called Lobsters in the Rough. Sit outside at picnic tables next to the river. Order lobsters, chowder, shelllfish. Bring your own beverages and side dishes.
Fore Street was a really neat place with great food, in my opinion. I have only been once--last summer--but we had a diverse (at least in the sense of palate) dinner group, and all were impressed.
You could drive to York; stay at the York Harbor Inn; eat dinner there; eat breakfast at Rick's the next am; then take the short not quite an hour drive to Portland for dinner at Fore Street. Plenty to see and do in both towns.
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Another question.
I have not been to this particulaar corner of DC in awhile. I get the sense that Cafe Atlantico, Jaleo, and Zaytinya are all close by. Say you ate an early light dinner at Jaleo, would it be convenient to walk to one of the other restaurants and eat more? Could you eat an appetizer only at the bar of one place, have a meal at another, and have dessert at a third? If so, what would be the ideal way to coordinate and structure such an event on a Saturday night?
Thx
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Zeb A,
Can you provide a little more info on Enoteca Vin??
Varmint gave a good description. It is my favorite place in Raleigh. The food is always very very good. They change the menu around with some regularity. Service is excellent. It is fun. Usually a good crowd.
We like to sit at the bar, order 1-2 meats and cheeses and a couple of glasses of wine. Then pick an assortment of appetizers or entrees. Everything always tastes great. Many unusual wines by the glass.
Sunday brunch is, to my mind, the best in the triangle.
More to Southern cuisine than barbecue
in Food Traditions & Culture
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Thanks. I think that maybe we will devote Saturday pre-wedding to a search for Q--and Lexington seems like a good place to start.