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  1. So, my wife went to Kalluri Corner in Princeton and had their lunch buffet, which included a tomato soup. She said the food was good, but the soup tasted a lot like Campbell's, so much so in fact, that she half-expected to see empty red and white Campbell's cans n the trash outside. I'm assuming that the soup included in lunch specials probably isn't going to be their best effort, but I have no idea which soup to recommend. Does anyone know the soups they are known for, the ones that was mentioned in the Times article?
  2. Hey, Does anyone remember the name of the place in Princeton that was mentioned in the NY times article? They charge $$ to look at their article archive..... Thanks.
  3. So I was speaking with my father and he suggested we have dinner at a new steakhouse in Weehawken (turned out to be Edgewater) that he heard 'rave reviews' about from 'reliable sources.' Has anyone 'been' to this place, or others in this 'restaurant chain'? Is it really worth the raves? Sorry for tall the quotes, but I popped onto the 'Zagat' website and found no mention of the place. Color me 'disappointed'. Happy Holidays, everyone!
  4. While I have never been to La Ciboulette, I had many wonderful meals at its predecessor, Stephen's Cafe. Stephen's was excellent and consistent, and had some of the bests soups I've ever eaten. Unfortunately, its owner, "Bill," passed away, and the restaurant changed hands. I've heard rumor that the new owner was a chef at Stephen's, but I am not certain. And unfortunately, the new cafe has removed the $29 Prix Fixe which made Stephen's such a fantastic value. I eagerly await a verdict on the new (and more expensive) place.
  5. hscottk

    Burger Club

    We'll be away for the weekend, so we're out for tomorrow. But next time we're a definite maybe :)
  6. Some friends of ours had dinner at L'ecole years ago, and raved about the solid french fare that ran around $35/pp for 5 courses with wine. Since then, I've heard mixed reviews of the place. Some toot the value horn, while others have claimed it all depends on the night you go. What have your experiences been? Have people eaten there multiple times? Is the food uneven? What's it like eating someone's homework? Should we reserve during midterms or finals for a better meal?
  7. hscottk

    Burger Club

    One more time... BURGER JOINT. Welcome to Burger Club. Maybe. Burger Joint? That might be the name, but does anyone really call it that?
  8. I've heard that Wild Ginger in Englewood is an excellent and unusual Japanese fusion place. Unfortunately, I haven't made it there yet. Anyone have thoughts on this?
  9. hscottk

    Burger Club

    This is definitely an idea whose time has come. Unfortunately, I, like pnapoli, can't really do weekdays, although Sarah works in NYC and probably could break away at lunch. And I would second whomever recommended Big Nicks; it's been awhile since I've been, but I was impressed.
  10. Reading about everyone eating the wonderful leftovers is making me hungry all over again. Why, oh why didn't I take anything home?
  11. Wow... you egulleters know how to kick ass! Mrs. HscottK (aka Sarah) and I had a blast getting to meet you all, and chowing down on such amazing creations. We had to wait all summer for its most glorious day, and gorging ourselves just seemed the right way to celebrate. Fink, what can I say.... you are a magician with a pig carcass. You have brought barbecue to a new level. I just hope all this doesn't go to your head, and you raise your prices. South Jersey Epicurean: You will be happy to know that I am back on Atkins, and hating every minute of it. Rich P: mmmmmmmmmmm.... beer. Ad rock: The name fits... that sangria rocked. Elyse: Your Mayan Love Cookies will cure anything from the common cold to fallen arches. Oh, and a few disorganized snatches from y'all: I KNEW those samosas tasted familiar! I used to live about 5 doors down from Chowpatty. Everyone has a past, and that's mine. Um... you should expect to hear from our attorneys on this one, although I don't think a jury would convict anyone who could make such a beautiful jello mold. Oh, and I think it' only right the wife made the photo album, since she was the one who made the baked beans, although I did copious amounts of stirring all weekend.
  12. I called this morning, and they are sold out. But I did get the scoop on what they are doing. It will be a sitdown, but with 'tasting' portions of steak and wine (2 oz of steak per course/ 5 courses). It sounds interesting. I can't wait for the reviews.....
  13. I must have missed the original bean person. Should we switch back to eggplant casserole? Or do we predict the bean demand to be sufficient?
  14. I have just been informed that my wife makes a mean bean. Unless someone had their heart set on eggplant casserole, put us down for baked beans.
  15. You know, I just realized that I know who Fink is...... boy is he going to be surprised to see me! You just never know who you're going to meet on the internet....
  16. We discovered them at a street fair in Hoboken earlier this year. For those who like it a bit spicy, they do a version with hot pepper which is spicy without overwhelming its sour essence. Oustanding! I've been jonesing for them ever since. Why I haven't actually made the drive to Teaneck, I'm not sure....
  17. The wife and I will attend. How are we doing on dishes? Should we look toward a side dish (i.e., eggplant casserole), or would we do better with dessert (custard)? Edited to add.....
  18. It must be fate- we couldn't make the 7th or 14th either, but the 21st sounds great. Now the only question is whether or not we bail on the Varmint Pig Pickin!! Then again, you can't go too far for good pig....
  19. I'm in Weehawken, NJ, which is essentially the mouth of the Lincoln Tunnel (what a lovely visual that must be...). Oh, and my birthday is on Columbus Day this year. I really can't think of anything better than giving the gift of pork (well, perhaps receiving it...)
  20. Elyse, I'm definitely interested, and would love some details. I'm not sure if we need to move this to the NJ board.....
  21. Steven, I thought you were the QUALITY meat dude. Plataforma ain't it. One can't eat quality meat everytime can one ? Unless it is EZE, where all and any cut is quality -- Oh! I miss Buenos Aires Most churrascarias stress variety of meat over quality no ? I couldn't agree more. I was disappointed in Plata. Just about everything was served well done, which really defeats the purpose of the place. The salad bar was good, though. And when I'm dieting (Atkins) the 'parade of overcooked meat' can still be quite a treat.
  22. Jason, Thanks for your help (as always....) It's too bad, because I really wanted to have the 'carts' experience, and we're already scheduled for Jean Georges for lunch. Oh well. If I wasn't starting this stupid diet on Sunday, we could go then. Then again, there's always next week....
  23. I've only eaten at the Garrison Xaviar's twice: once on my wedding day (we were married there) and once on our first anniversary. I have only positive things to say about the catering they provided for the wedding. I have been to a great many weddings, but have never eaten food that was anywhere near as inventive and well thought out as they served that day. And the service was among the best I've ever had, from start to finish. Let me provide two examples: -One of the suggested entrees was a pacific red snapper in a filo-like covering. We were intrigued by the dish, but had a difficult time picturing it, and were somewhat hesitant. Now Xaviar's, being a restaurant, does not normally do tastings. But they did not hesitate to invite us to one of their other properties (Restaurant X) to sample the dish, which we later found out was prepared only for us. We were served a complete dinner, and were not charged. -Our wedding was somewhat small (100 people), and we only had 2 or 3 vegetarians. It wasn't until several months after the wedding that I had chance to chat with one of them. Not only did she find her entree to be fantastic, but she was blown away by the starter of wild mushroom ravioli. I was somewhat taken aback because the rest of us had been served lobster ravioli. Unbenonst to me, the chef had created a separate vegetarian starter (as opposed to throwing some vegetables on a plate like at most places). Classy, to say the least. And every detail of the festivities was handled with the utmost precision, right down to the staff closing the doors between the main dining room and the side room so as to allow my ushers and I to enjoy havana cigars while not disturbing those inside. Now to the anniversary dinner. Since the wedding fell on a Saturday, our first anniversary was on a Sunday, which allowed us to sample their brunch. Many of the details are hazy, being that it was more than 7 months ago, but I remember enjoying it very much, while still finding it not quite up to their usual standard. Perhaps this had more to do with the fact that no single dish really 'stood out,' which was a departure from our prior experiences. Though a year previous, I have more detailed memories of the food at the wedding than at the brunch. If anyone is interested in seeing pictures of the Garrison location, or want a menu listing from the wedding, I'll be more than happy to post it.
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