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This has probably already been said, but I feel bad for all the people that were probably extremely excited to start working there--the cooks, the wine folks, the front-of-house. It would be sort of like waking up on Christmas morning and going downstairs to open the presents, only to have someone tell you "nope, sorry, go back to bed, have to wait another month."

Dude! That sounds delicious!

Whoa. That grill is the shit.

Cold carnitas burrito, cold beans, cold rice. 'bout to see if there's any vanilla ice cream left.

To "push the envelope." Because that's what he does best.

Please explain to me what agedashi tofu is!

At first read, I thought you said: "Lay the brisket on top and smother with marijuana." Good luck with your brisket, Al. I'd be nervous too!

What are Strawberry Nachos? And . . . welcome to eGullet!

But the table is so highly polished! Glass atop the wood, dear heart. Well, now you've ruined it for me.

Anyone remember that Beastie Boys lyric: "'Cause I got more spice than the Frugal Gourmet!" I read a letter that his daughter wrote to the Beastie Boys (in Grand Royal magazine) once, years ago. She wrote that The Frugal was "pleased" with the mention and that he liked the Beastie Boys. So that makes him cool in my book. I'm easy.

But the table is so highly polished!

The first texts devoted to table manners started to appear at the beginning of the 12th century and diners were admonished to "keep their elbows down." It was indeed to create an illusion of personal space. Most houses did not devote areas specifically to eating, so space was at a premium. There was no fixed dining table, just some boards laid on trestles (hence the term "set the table"). In most texts you were also told to keep upsetting conversation to a minimum, use comforting words, and be lighthearted. Obviously never been to Thanksgiving dinner at my uncle's house when politics comes up.

Hey! Jinmyo took a picture!

What the hell?!? You guys ate MILK BONES? I eat some pretty wack shit on purpose, like freezer-burned ice cream, but that's . . .

Oh, well then--that doesn't count.

That's what I thought, too, only with lime. I must say I am not fond of Guinness + bubbly. Not fond at all. It's like drinking sourdough starter.

I've got one of those. It's staring me in the face right now. It's got pens in it, and it's on the computer desk. EDIT: to say I've also received a Stir Chef (which is an electronic pot-stirring device) and one of those Chef Wizards, which is that tong/spoon/whip tool. These have all been given to me by the same lady, hopefully as a joke.

There's a "British-Indian" pub back home that serves good food and on Friday nights, the accordian guy gets up and stomps on the bar while he plays. I always liked that.

Mr. Pibb is sort of like one step up from Dr. Rocket, a generic soda also meant to compete with Dr. Pepper. I drank it from a vending machine outside of a K-Mart once. Anyone else? I thought the article was funny. I was a little disappointed he didn't mention my personal favorite way to eat pork rinds, which is with hot sauce.

Larb. Really?

So . . . ahem . . . Are there any foods you can eat that'll *make* your period come? EDIT: to say, I'm gonna' go get a pizza!

Savory bread pudding, I also enjoy savory chive French toast. Or you could go the Middle Ages route and use the bread as a thickener/binder for sauces. Have been reading about this lately, but never tried it.

Word. Wasn't happy to see this one pop back up to the top. EDIT: to say whoops! It was linked somewhere, and by posting, *I* popped it back up to the top! Just like earlier today, when I mixed up Italy and Spain in my International Cuisine class, and made focaccia on Spanish Food day! This $32,000 education has taught me nothing! I give up.

I got one too.

My newest hero! =R= Word! I had forgotten how nasty/funny this thread was. Congratulations adrober.