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Canedog said:
Rents gonna be going down soon.
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Unfortunately so are the number of diners comfortable eating in for the foreseeable future. Fast casual or places with food that holds well to go will be all the more in demand. Tough industry with thin margins. Maybe it will give more independent spots a shot, especially in cities like NYC and SF.
 
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5ringshowboutu said:
The food out here in Colorado is TRASH. Its like when you had pot luck at work and to be nice you ate karens unseasoned food, but out here youre paying $25 a plate for it. The best restaurant I've found in colorado springs ins 503west. Asian fusion joint with a amazing pork belly noodle bowl.

For peel and eat shrimp breakers in nsb is my favorite. Good burgers too. Downtown Orlando it's little Saigon restaurant. My pops took me here when I was little and I dont know if the food is super fire or its the nostalgia but I've never gotten anything I was disappointed with. Corn fritters and rock shrimp at dixie crossroads in Titusville are bomb too.

And last but certainly not least baggs produce on the corner of 46 and sanford Ave has boiled peanuts that would make you slap your momma and then every other momma in sanford. I'm drooling just thinking of them bad boys.
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Have you tried BlackBear Inn? Briarhurst Manor? Mona Lisa?

I might be dating myself here keeping it real for Powers....
 
Empirical Cane said:
Have you tried BlackBear Inn? Briarhurst Manor? Mona Lisa?

I might be dating myself here keeping it real for Powers....
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Never eaten at briarhurst but have at the Broadmoor. I used do the pest control for black bear so thats a nope there, and fondue ain't really my thing. There are some pretty good newer joints on powers. The rib and chop house is pretty good. There's a skirted heifer that just opened and L&L Hawaiian usually does right. The wobbly olive is good and Bubbas33 stays packed but I wasnt impressed.

BBQ here is a joke but b'z on powers is the best ive had here. Its a permanent food truck in the parking lot of rocky mountain brewery across from the snooty fox. ( a strip club we dubbed the island of misfit toys).
 
5ringshowboutu said:
Never eaten at briarhurst but have at the Broadmoor. I used do the pest control for black bear so thats a nope there, and fondue ain't really my thing. There are some pretty good newer joints on powers. The rib and chop house is pretty good. There's a skirted heifer that just opened and L&L Hawaiian usually does right. The wobbly olive is good and Bubbas33 stays packed but I wasnt impressed.

BBQ here is a joke but b'z on powers is the best ive had here. Its a permanent food truck in the parking lot of rocky mountain brewery across from the snooty fox. ( a strip club we dubbed the island of misfit toys).
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Is Ted Turner's Montana Grill still in Briargate? Not bad, not great.
 
Empirical Cane said:
Is Ted Turner's Montana Grill still in Briargate? Not bad, not great.
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Yes sir. Thats a pretty good spot too. I used to seevice that plaza too. There's a pf changs and the bad daddy burger bar is pretty good. That whole area is blowing up. Rent is 2k a month for a decent 2 bed 2 bath.
 
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3 top meals I’ve ever had:

- Hvar, Croatia: restaurant Zori. Rode a boat out to the island. Food plus ambience was incredible.

- San Sebastián - pound for pound, best food in the world. Tried The Txuleta is incredible. But, Akelare was an experience.

- Charleston, SC - FIG.
 
acerostone said:
SANDWICH: Toss up between roasted lamb sandwich from Balthazar NYC, Ding’s crispy chicken sandwich from Houston’s and the lampredetto sandwich from Da Narbone in Florence
STEAK: Asador Etxebarri in Spain, The Grill NYC
PASTA: Lilia in Brooklyn
SEAFOOD: depending on what you like any restaurant in San Sebastián; shrimp at Bar Goiz Argi is a good one
BBQ: Rodney Scott’s
SOUL: Bertha’s Kitchen in Charleston
CAJUN: Liuzza's by the Track in NO
INDIAN: Memories of India in Lake Mary, FL(lamb chops)
MICHELIN: The French Laundry in CA lives up to the hype
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Also visited Asador Etxebari a couple years ago. It's certainly up there, although so many great restaurants, vintages, styles, etc to have one "best" choice. A couple of photos here. And for those who aren't familiar: https://www.bonappetit.com/story/etxebarri-spain

Beyond that, so much has changed over the years in terms of what defines "great" cooking. I'm older and started eating well in the very early '80's. Back then it was classic style: Soltner's Lutece and La Bernadin, or New American: Inn at Little Washington and French Laundry, here in the as my "best" choices in the U.S. In Europe back then it was France, period. I preferred the cooking of the Burgundy region, and therefore would say Lameloise in Chagny, etc. moreso than the great rooms in Paris in the 80s/90s.

Fast forward to today, my taste has simplified substantially and so has my definition of great cooking. I admire classic style cooking, but am done with it personally. Hence a favorite such as Asador Etxebari in Europe where cooking simply consists of a variety of different woods and fire along with the very best regional food stock.

Here in the U.S. today, while French Laundry is always mentioned as the epitome of NoCal cooking, in all honesty it hasn't changed much since I first visited in the early '80s. IMO Manresa is where the best and most innovative cooking is being done in NoCal right now. in SF imo it's Benu, although Spruce would be my number two.

I've also noticed discussion about Napa and Sonoma. I lived in the Bay Area from 2000-2016 and spent a lot time in all of NoCal's wine regions. Napa makes sense if you coming in from out of town for vacation as that's where most things are located. But would also recommend getting over to the Farmhouse Inn in Forestville (west Sonoma County on the other side of the 101). And while the drive from the Bay Area is a little longer, we actually started spending more time up in the Anderson Valley. A lot of the original Napa and Sonoma growers who sold out years ago end up re-locating there. We'd base out of Mendocino (a treasure of a town) and spend the days sampling and visiting the produce/farmers and wineries/growers in the Anderson valley to the east. It's a very different vibe than Napa/Sonoma, which I personally prefer.

Great thread!
 

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PalyCane said:
Also visited Asador Etxebari a couple years ago. It's certainly up there, although so many great restaurants, vintages, styles, etc to have one "best" choice. A couple of photos here. And for those who aren't familiar: https://www.bonappetit.com/story/etxebarri-spain

Beyond that, so much has changed over the years in terms of what defines "great" cooking. I'm older and started eating well in the very early '80's. Back then it was classic style: Soltner's Lutece and La Bernadin, or New American: Inn at Little Washington and French Laundry, here in the as my "best" choices in the U.S. In Europe back then it was France, period. I preferred the cooking of the Burgundy region, and therefore would say Lameloise in Chagny, etc. moreso than the great rooms in Paris in the 80s/90s.

Fast forward to today, my taste has simplified substantially and so has my definition of great cooking. I admire classic style cooking, but am done with it personally. Hence a favorite such as Asador Etxebari in Europe where cooking simply consists of a variety of different woods and fire along with the very best regional food stock.

Here in the U.S. today, while French Laundry is always mentioned as the epitome of NoCal cooking, in all honesty it hasn't changed much since I first visited in the early '80s. IMO Manresa is where the best and most innovative cooking is being done in NoCal right now. in SF imo it's Benu, although Spruce would be my number two.

I've also noticed discussion about Napa and Sonoma. I lived in the Bay Area from 2000-2016 and spent a lot time in all of NoCal's wine regions. Napa makes sense if you coming in from out of town for vacation as that's where most things are located. But would also recommend getting over to the Farmhouse Inn in Forestville (west Sonoma County on the other side of the 101). And while the drive from the Bay Area is a little longer, we actually started spending more time up in the Anderson Valley. A lot of the original Napa and Sonoma growers who sold out years ago end up re-locating there. We'd base out of Mendocino (a treasure of a town) and spend the days sampling and visiting the produce/farmers and wineries/growers in the Anderson valley to the east. It's a very different vibe than Napa/Sonoma, which I personally prefer.

Great thread!
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Tried to get to Farmhouse Inn on last trip but couldn’t get reservation. Have a work colleague who LOVES Anderson Valley.

It’s funny in the now 8 years I have been going to Napa Valley it has changed noticeably and that’s a short time frame.

I think in another 8 years we will see greater shift.
 
acerostone said:
SANDWICH: Toss up between roasted lamb sandwich from Balthazar NYC, Ding’s crispy chicken sandwich from Houston’s and the lampredetto sandwich from Da Narbone in Florence
STEAK: Asador Etxebarri in Spain, The Grill NYC
PASTA: Lilia in Brooklyn
SEAFOOD: depending on what you like any restaurant in San Sebastián; shrimp at Bar Goiz Argi is a good one
BBQ: Rodney Scott’s
SOUL: Bertha’s Kitchen in Charleston
CAJUN: Liuzza's by the Track in NO
INDIAN: Memories of India in Lake Mary, FL(lamb chops)
MICHELIN: The French Laundry in CA lives up to the hype
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Thomas Keller is Brilliant...Without question Best of the Best..and has been for 20+ yrs...
 
PalyCane said:
Also visited Asador Etxebari a couple years ago. It's certainly up there, although so many great restaurants, vintages, styles, etc to have one "best" choice. A couple of photos here. And for those who aren't familiar: https://www.bonappetit.com/story/etxebarri-spain

Beyond that, so much has changed over the years in terms of what defines "great" cooking. I'm older and started eating well in the very early '80's. Back then it was classic style: Soltner's Lutece and La Bernadin, or New American: Inn at Little Washington and French Laundry, here in the as my "best" choices in the U.S. In Europe back then it was France, period. I preferred the cooking of the Burgundy region, and therefore would say Lameloise in Chagny, etc. moreso than the great rooms in Paris in the 80s/90s.

Fast forward to today, my taste has simplified substantially and so has my definition of great cooking. I admire classic style cooking, but am done with it personally. Hence a favorite such as Asador Etxebari in Europe where cooking simply consists of a variety of different woods and fire along with the very best regional food stock.

Here in the U.S. today, while French Laundry is always mentioned as the epitome of NoCal cooking, in all honesty it hasn't changed much since I first visited in the early '80s. IMO Manresa is where the best and most innovative cooking is being done in NoCal right now. in SF imo it's Benu, although Spruce would be my number two.

I've also noticed discussion about Napa and Sonoma. I lived in the Bay Area from 2000-2016 and spent a lot time in all of NoCal's wine regions. Napa makes sense if you coming in from out of town for vacation as that's where most things are located. But would also recommend getting over to the Farmhouse Inn in Forestville (west Sonoma County on the other side of the 101). And while the drive from the Bay Area is a little longer, we actually started spending more time up in the Anderson Valley. A lot of the original Napa and Sonoma growers who sold out years ago end up re-locating there. We'd base out of Mendocino (a treasure of a town) and spend the days sampling and visiting the produce/farmers and wineries/growers in the Anderson valley to the east. It's a very different vibe than Napa/Sonoma, which I personally prefer.

Great thread!
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Forgot to add in San Sebastián our splurge meal was Arzak which at time I think had two years in a row between top 10 / top 25 on the San Pelligrino world’s best list...well will just say I didn’t agree. Service was actually worst part which in those places was a HUGE surprise. Wish I had gone to Asador instead. But **** still remember the pinxtos in the Old Town.
 
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24/7canes said:
Man thats all I keep hearing. Maybe ill take my brother for his bday. Whats your go to dish.
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I know it’s sounds like a cop out, but seriously, anything. I’ve never had anything there that isn’t simply spectacular.

They have a bacon wrapped filet that’s amazing if you’re in a steak mood. Or they have some Italian dishes that honestly are 3 full meals. My father in law ordered a bowl of something with pasta and a ton of meatballs, sausage, veal, etc and the waiter said he’s been there 9 years and never seen anyone finish it.

The place is simply fantastic.
 
24/7canes said:
Whats your go to meal at Garlic.
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The Osso Bucco is fantastic. They do a great job with both The Garlic and Norwoods! In my opinion, best all around food in the Daytona, Flagler, St. Augustine area.

Another good Italian option that flys under the radar is Osteria Rustica in Bunnell. Pricey, but very intimate, table side experience with about 10 tables.

Other Daytona/Flagler/St Augustine-
Without the obvious (mine), I have become quite fond of our restaurant scene here.
*Ronin Daytona has best sushi in area.
*Harry’s has very good creole/seafood in downtown St.Augustine.


In South Florida-
*Canyon’s probably wins it for me. Roasted Rack of Lamb and legendary prickly pear margaritas.
*Breakfast we have to throw in Lesters or the Floridian. Many a night spent at Floridian!
*Of course, everyone knows La Spadas have best subs...period.
*Whales Rib in Deerfield Beach, Rock Shrimp and the Mahi are definitely trip worthy.

In the keys-
*Pierres and Morada Bar are the restaurants that changed my life. Incredible, picturesque atmosphere with great Full Moon parties and the vibe of upper keys.
*On a more casual budget, the subs at Marathon liquor and deli are surprisingly fantastic. Consistent and huge, plus you can load up with liquor for the boat in same trip
*MM 88 in Islamorada has an onion encrusted mahi you will want to try

Orlando-
* Call me old school, but I will take a Fuddruckers burger over any other restaurants “specialty” burgers and blends (and I’ve tried very hard to master the art of burgers)
*Always a fan of Bubbalous for BBQ when in town
*I’m not a very big fan of corporate run restaurants, but Houston’s will always have a place in my heart (now Hillstone)

Tampa/Clearwater/St Pete-
*I know Ybor City is rundown, but that conch baked volcano roll at Samurai Blue is all time favorite.
*Berns is best overall experience with tour
 
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5ringshowboutu said:
Yes sir. Thats a pretty good spot too. I used to seevice that plaza too. There's a pf changs and the bad daddy burger bar is pretty good. That whole area is blowing up. Rent is 2k a month for a decent 2 bed 2 bath.
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ah....that PF Changs...oh the memories...
 
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