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@dcarch you said you’ve eaten at Bourdain’s restaurants. I missing something? AFAIK his only true executive chef job was Les Halles decades ago and the restaurant in NYC closed in March 2016.

Lunch on the water in SF at Greens Restaurant. Gorgeous views, good wine and the Meyer lemon fettuccine was good too.

A bit bewildered by the recycling in CA having to be in a bag. Seems like more waste.

United has done a lot to upgrade the service from SFO and EWR. That said, I flew first/business/ whatever class it is that has the fully reclining seats from SFO to EWR a week and a half ago and will do the return trip in a few days. The meals were ok. They did offer a lot of snacks. You can kind of make out the menu from this picture. The bedding was nice— from Saks. They always serve a sundae as a dessert. That’s gotten old, IMO.

Yea, Les Halles closed over two years ago. I’m a bit surprised they still have their signage up.

The fruit back at home in NJ isn’t local yet. But I’m in Northern CA for a bit and the strawberries are fantastic!! The corn is decent too.

I would too— I don’t get why one hasn’t come to Morris County yet. I almost want to franchise one.

Cold sesame noodles are a favorite. Especially in the warmer months.

Heartbreaking.

This looks like Dominos to me... am I wrong? @robinstx I live in Northern NJ and can get great pizza from local places within an hour.

I am SO jealous. I have a raised bed from the former home owners but between the chipmunks and rabbits (which aren’t scared of my dopey dog as she ignores them) and the deer it seems like I’d be wasting time unless I got a professional in to help me start.

I literally cannot even begin to handle the negative thoughts on this thread. My mom used to sing me this Beatles song which is the title of this thread when I was about 5 or 6 and she would let me put hair mousse on my face like a beard. I’m now 38, my mom is 68. I think it’s remarkable how well people are aging lately and consider it a blessing. I also agree with all of you that when it’s the end? Or close to? Give your loved ones exactly what they want. My father had a quadruple bypass at 54– it was some congenital issue (I should likely look into) and his diet was excellent. And still is— he’s allergic to all polultry and rarely eats red meat so he eats a lot of seafood. But when he wanted a scotch or a glass of wine once he was home? Damn right I gave it to him. And that was 16 years ago. We are all aging. It’s not depressing to recognize it and talk about how each of us would like to eat. Or what we’d like to eat. I find it interesting. Getting older doesn’t mean a lack of a palate or lack of patience and eating shit food. (By negative thoughts I meant the ones that are not readily viewable).

WOW @HungryChris that’s a perfect meal in my opinion!

Thanks @ProfessionalHobbit my husband would eat steak 24/7 but I just can’t handle it.

http://m.tmz.com/#!article/2018/05/22/mario-batali-sauce-makers-never-donated-proceeds-womens-group/

I’m not at all surprised. and these women are saying the same thing I’ve said— I’ve never NOT been sexually harassed or assaulted in all of the various restaurant jobs I’ve had. I’ve always considered Batali a creep. Same with Flay. The supersize me guy will do anything for attention. Hated his documentary, have zero respect for him.

Thanks. I’m thinking about Zuni Cafe for the roast chicken— is it as good was people mentioned in the past? And Liholiho Yacht Club because the menu is amazing.

Those are some seriously gorgeous chocolates. If anyone gets the time can you all take a group picture? Loving this thread!

Kings does the same-has it displayed. It it’s a separate purchase in a small area in store to purchase alcohol. You can’t put any booze in with your groceries. Alsi the old A&P in Morristown which is now a Whole Foods sold beer and wine (I never noticed liquor as it didn’t interest me then) in the store that you’d be able to purchase with your groceries. I am not an A&P fan but when you’re a college student and you’re parents will give you a credit card to buy groceries... This was at least 18 years ago.

That looks amazing. I think I’d have to call ahead to see when it’s available!

I had another order delivered today (yes I could drive but the weather has been shit and I am lazy). I got their Monterey Jack last time and liked it so I got it again. I also got their Beef on Weck sandwich last time and really liked it so I got another as I can make two lunches from one sandwich. @liamsaunt I also got their soft pretzel nugget tub on your recommendation. I love pretzel anything and these will be a must buy in the future. I did get their marinated chicken fajita mix— it’s raw chicken and peppers and onions with an ancho marinade. I figure I can make quesadillas if not fajitas with it and it can be frozen. I bought their branded salsa and sour cream as well. I also got their ham steaks and will make scalloped potatoes to go with them. Has anyone tried their rotisserie chicken? Other new items bought but haven’t tried include three “seafood heat and eat items”. They come in mental tins with baking instructions. Last time I got the bacon wrapped scallops and they were surprisingly good and handy as an appetizer when my husband gets home from work. Today I got a 8oz piece of horseradish and bread crumb crusted salmon, shrimp scampi and coconut shrimp. I realize 99% of the members here have little to no use for “ready to cook” meals. I never know if my husband will get home by 7 or by 9. He’s usually super busy at work so I don’t know what and or if he ate lunch so I let him decide on dinner, once he’s on the train home (often with massive delays) by giving him options. I’m sure I anything I would and have cooked he’d never complain but when you suddenly find yourselves eating dinner at 10pm, it needs to be stomach sensitive.

Thanks that looks great. Although I don’t like foie grad (I know! And I don’t like uni or organ meats in general. I know, just take my membership away and I’ll go make Kraft dinner ) I’m sure they’d sub it out. The rest of the dishes look amazing! Thanks again!

Ok well like I said I’ll pass. I’d like to have a nice meal that isn’t steak centric. My husband loves his steaks but if there’s any great Italian restaurants, please let me know.

Thanks I thought that might be the case. I’m glad you confirmed it though!

@blue_dolphin thank you so much!! I made this tonight and since I don’t have chili sauce and am sensitive to spicy foods I just cut back in the sugar a bit and added a few squirts of Siracha. It was the exact taste profile I’ve been looking for! I keep sneaking more out of the fridge.