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iris

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  1. I peeked at this thread because I am planning a trip back to SF after moving from there about a year ago. I am already planning my visit to Absinthe for their burger--by far the best I have ever had. I always get it with the spicy onions and gorgonzola option. It's Niman Ranch beef and doesn't come with any sides despite the $10 price. Absinthe has great shoe-string fries and fried chickpeas, both good with the burger. By the way, I think the burger only appears on their Cafe menu. Oh, I am getting hungry for my Absinthe burger! I urge all great burger seekers to try it (although a sazerac will have to substitute for the milkshake).
  2. A couple of weeks ago, the owner of International Delights posted a hand-scrawled sign on the menu that reads: "Any customer can have ketchup on his food. I don't care anymore!" --signed The Owner A sad sight. Even the ketchup nazi has given in. Maybe that little sign has something to say about the state of food in the Triangle. Maybe chefs just need to feel supported in taking stands against ketchup or other boring food. Maybe folks like the people here need to speak up when they taste something really inspiring--write a note to the chef, send friends--otherwise the folks who demand ketchup for their falafel and food that tastes like what they get at their favorite chain will have the louder voice. Go to the farmer's markets, support local restaurants, and buy the anti-ketchup t-shirts from ID before they're not available anymore. Celebrate what we do have, which is a much better way to build up the scene than complaining about what's missing.
  3. Thanks, BetsyinKY! I am heading there in about 8 weeks, and this is helpful. It seems that Kaminsky's is a place not to be missed! If you had to choose one of those restaurants for dinner, which would you choose? And this may be a silly question, but I haven't been to Charleston before: do I need to ask you where these places are, or is this a small enough town that a good exploring walk will lead me to them? -iris
  4. Thanks for all the good advice. We are staying at the Vendue Inn, which I picked because of the rooftop bar and the devastatingly lovely bathtub pictured on their website. We are also spending a night at a B&B in Summerville when we eat at the Woodlands Inn restaurant. We'll skip Aw Shucks, based on the poor rec. here and might try Hominy Grill or Anson instead (deep fried fish = dirty hands = happy me). Since the inn offers a huge breakfast, I suspect we'll just be snacking for lunch. I'd love to hear about any specialty shops or markets that are worth visiting. I can't wait! Is it June yet?
  5. Crook's Corner in Chapel Hill, NC had a banana bacon cake on their menu a few months ago. It was quite tasty, with bits of bacon cooked into a cake that was basically a layered, fluffy banana bread. It was served with a heap of whipped cream, as all good desserts should be. The bacon was subtle but very good with the banana, and it gave the dessert an overall smoky, savory flavor. I was told by the waiter that it was an old recipe from New Orleans.
  6. Thanks for all the great advice! This was a very hard decision to make, but we have decided to battle the Spoleto crowds (maybe even join them) and spend our honeymoon in Charleston. We have reservations at the Charleston Grill and Sienna. We're also spending one night in Summerville and will be dining at the Woodlands Inn restaurant, where we are looking forward to the "ultimate tasting menu." We have one night without dinner plans. I am not an oyster fan, so Bowen's Island is out. I was intrigued by the deep fried bacon-wrapped shrimp on the menu at Aw Shucks. Any comments on that place? Could we do better for get-our-hands-dirty local food? I've read the previous threads on Charleston, but if there are any other hidden treasures, I am all ears (eyes? fingers? monitor?).
  7. Thanks, munchymom. Asheville is actually the only place outside of the Triangle we *have* visited (except for a few hours in Beaufort). We loved it there, but I think we'd rather go somewhere new, maybe outside of North Carolina, since we're likely to travel around this state over weekends in the near future. Maybe I would be a better postee if I asked a more specific question. How about this: is Charleston a good honeymoon choice for two people who really like to eat good food? Will this opportunity to splurge a little be well-rewarded there?
  8. After tossing around destinations ranging from Argentina to South Africa, my sweetie and I have decided that we would like to take a honeymoon closer to home. We're getting married in Park City, Utah at the end of May and plan to return to Durham (our new home) to depart for a brief trip June 2nd - 6th. We'd like to go somewhere within a day's drive where we can have a few luxurious dinners and some good local food. Right now, we're considering Charleston, but we'd appreciate any advice about other destinations, as well as where to eat (and stay, B&B-wise). We're new to the Southeast and haven't done much exploring outside of the Triangle. If you had four days for a romantic, culinary trip in the South, where would you go? Thanks in advance for any recommendations!
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