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re: Cowbell and Hi Hat
Posted on 8/5/11 at 3:42 pm to kfizzle85
Posted on 8/5/11 at 3:42 pm to kfizzle85
It really is the alcohol markup in restaurants that infuriates me the most. I get why they do it because no one would pay $35 for a hamburger. But christ cant I just get a draft beer for like $2-3 bucks.
Posted on 8/5/11 at 3:42 pm to glassman
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I left satisfied and happy. That is all I care about.
so did I, like I said. I don't shite money though.
Posted on 8/5/11 at 3:44 pm to kfizzle85
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the beer is pricey
No doubt. My go to bar has NOLA Blonde for 3.50 a pint. They needs to make the cash on beer and if I am willing to pay for it I am not going to bitch about it. They usually put these things called PRICES on menus. If you are willing to pay and it was good I see no point in bitching about the cost of a meal.
Posted on 8/5/11 at 3:51 pm to glassman
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They usually put these things called PRICES on menus. If you are willing to pay and it was good I see no point in bitching about the cost of a meal.
because its a place i would like to go back to but I probably won't because I cant justify spending that kind of money for what I was served.
its good food.
But Nothing overly adventurous in my eyes to make it that pricey.To me It's pretty much a spin on soul food.
This post was edited on 8/5/11 at 3:52 pm
Posted on 8/5/11 at 3:56 pm to Lester Earl
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.To me It's pretty much a spin on soul food.
They are using better ingredients and have a higher end place, but I see your point.
Posted on 8/5/11 at 4:00 pm to Lester Earl
Shoot, pretty certain the buffet at Dooky Chase's hovers around $19, which is expensive for soul food.
There is a certain stigma that certain foods always need to be cheap: chinese, mexican, soul food fall into that more often than anything.
But really nothing changes in making those foods cheaper in a restaurant than say hot dogs or meatballs and spaghetti. Most of the costs are similar.
There is a certain stigma that certain foods always need to be cheap: chinese, mexican, soul food fall into that more often than anything.
But really nothing changes in making those foods cheaper in a restaurant than say hot dogs or meatballs and spaghetti. Most of the costs are similar.
Posted on 8/5/11 at 4:01 pm to glassman
$14 for a catfish platter isn't a bit much? It's peasant food.
I'll have to get the burger next time.
I'll have to get the burger next time.
Posted on 8/5/11 at 4:05 pm to GynoSandberg
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$14 for a catfish platter isn't a bit much? It's peasant food.
Not in my opinion.
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I'll have to get the burger next time.
It is damn good.
Posted on 8/5/11 at 4:06 pm to BlackenedOut
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There is a certain stigma that certain foods always need to be cheap: chinese, mexican, soul food fall into that more often than anything.
im not saying it should be cheap for the record. Just a little cheaper.
i realize those types of cuisines have the stigma of being cheap, which is wrong. But they also don't deserve to be overpriced.
Posted on 8/5/11 at 4:07 pm to BlackenedOut
Went to eat at a place in Houston (the Heights) called Glass Wall on Wednesday. Don't know what the normal prices are, although I would imagine they are pricey. They gave us a beer menu, has like 6 beers on it. They had one beer, and I don't remember what it was, for $9.50. The cheapest one was $6.50. 
Posted on 8/5/11 at 4:10 pm to kfizzle85
That bar is like a personal ATM for the owner.
Posted on 8/5/11 at 4:11 pm to kfizzle85
By the far the worst offenders of this are "wine bars"
$12 for a glass of shitty Malbec one could by for $9 at a corner liquor store.
$12 for a glass of shitty Malbec one could by for $9 at a corner liquor store.
Posted on 8/5/11 at 4:17 pm to BlackenedOut
This place was heavy on the wine, had an enormous list, but I couldn't find a single Chianti. But look, this place was, as me and by buddy aptly named, a "cougar den." So, you know...it kind of goes along with the clientele.
Posted on 8/5/11 at 6:03 pm to kfizzle85
I am really trying to limit the amount of alcohol I order at restaurants because that ends up being half the bill. I would rather eat high end food with one drink for the same price as a middle tier place with a bottle of wine. A drink or two before or after I leave works just as well.
This post was edited on 8/5/11 at 6:04 pm
Posted on 8/5/11 at 6:05 pm to saderade
I just don't care about the cost, food/drink is my vice.
Posted on 8/5/11 at 6:22 pm to kfizzle85
Well I am usually paying for two and that shite adds up.
Posted on 8/6/11 at 2:14 pm to kfizzle85
Bump. This thread made we go today for lunch. An order of tamales, Hi-Hat burger rare and two NOLA Blondes. Service was excellent and I am stuffed. Could be nap time.
Posted on 8/6/11 at 2:36 pm to glassman
I thought about getting the tamales for an app. Ended up settling for the white bean salad, which was good. And only $3 
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