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re: Anyone else not like fine dining?
Posted on 9/25/25 at 11:29 am to NIH
Posted on 9/25/25 at 11:29 am to NIH
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Give me some ice cold beer and damn good fried shrimp. Small portions and “fancy” food are for queers. If the ole lady insists on eating out, I’d rather be able to wear my PFG (tucked in of course) in the dining room.
If I can’t wear my Hey Dude’s, I ain’t goin
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Posted on 9/25/25 at 11:29 am to braves21
What color was your Magellan shirt?
Posted on 9/25/25 at 11:32 am to braves21
I don't understand people who make it the focus of their travel vacations. Like they go to Italy but don't give a rat's arse about seeing the Coliseum or the Sistine Chapel, but they hyperventilate when they score a reservation to some Michelin star pasta place or some exclusive private wine tasting. Really? - you can get pasta and wine anywhere. It all literally turns to shite the next day anyway. Or they just blow a year's budget on food. I would rather take two different trips where I ate cheap food than only one trip where I had fine dining every night. But I'm not a foodie...
Posted on 9/25/25 at 11:35 am to AUFANATL
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I ate cheap food
That's the thing: because food is cheap overseas doesn't mean it's not good. A tactic I've had success with is asking the concierge or front desk staff where *they* would get a meal nearby. Not where they recommend guests go, but where they would eat.
Posted on 9/25/25 at 11:35 am to braves21
I’ve done many Michelin star restaurants and nothing beats sitting at a bar and eating from their dirty grill.
Posted on 9/25/25 at 11:38 am to braves21
I enjoy fine dining when it gets me away from people who think a beer and chicken wings (a true con - people pay for the shittiest part of the chicken) is a quality meal. The other patrons are (hopefully) well dressed and polite. True fine dining is a treat.
This post was edited on 9/25/25 at 11:40 am
Posted on 9/25/25 at 11:39 am to braves21
I prefer Outback to Ruth’s Chris
Posted on 9/25/25 at 11:47 am to braves21
Does jazz brunch at Commander's Palace qualify?
If so, I disagree with op.
If so, I disagree with op.
Posted on 9/25/25 at 11:47 am to Fun Bunch
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the places that have been the same shite for 70 years
Throwing some shade at the FQ restaurants there.
I have friends that are the same way as the OP. I compare dining to football for them. You can go to a high school football game and enjoy it, just like you can enjoy your average counter service sandwich place, but the quality, execution, experience, talent, etc isn't on the same level as 2 very good NFL teams playing a playoff game, which are you Michelin level restaurants. Being able to appreciate all levels is the way to go.
Posted on 9/25/25 at 11:49 am to braves21
Im a Diner type of guy.
Posted on 9/25/25 at 11:50 am to Slingscode
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If ever in Houston, I recommend Vic and Anthonys
Good to know
Whenever we go out of town I have to go to at least one nice steakhouse. Surprisingly Shreveport/Bossier has some pretty good fine dining. This post was edited on 9/25/25 at 11:52 am
Posted on 9/25/25 at 11:51 am to Fat and Happy
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I just don’t want to pay that much money for food.
Neither do I, but it's nice to do it every now and then for special occasions. My wife and I do this each year for our anniversary and for Christmas. We're about to do it for our son who got nominated for Student of the Year. It'll be his first adult restaurant experience and he's excited. Fingers crossed he actually wins
Posted on 9/25/25 at 11:55 am to braves21
I love fine dining because it is an occasional break from standard, cookie cutter dining experiences where people care less about food quality.
I don’t care about the environment of fine dining establishments unless we’re planning to do some redecorating at the house and are interested in inspiration.
So steakhouses just don’t impress me. I rarely feel like it was worth it.
I want unique dishes that I may try to replicate myself later.
Eating at any other fried seafood restaurant is just eating to make a turd. I’m either satisfied or disappointed. There’s no upside. Yawn.
I don’t care about the environment of fine dining establishments unless we’re planning to do some redecorating at the house and are interested in inspiration.
So steakhouses just don’t impress me. I rarely feel like it was worth it.
I want unique dishes that I may try to replicate myself later.
Eating at any other fried seafood restaurant is just eating to make a turd. I’m either satisfied or disappointed. There’s no upside. Yawn.
Posted on 9/25/25 at 11:55 am to braves21
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Just not for me. It’s four entrees one is a filet mignon. The rest is fish. Sides are veggies. I’d much rather go somewhere with fried shrimp, fries, oysters. I’m talking about Bud and Allys.
ETA: family wanted to go there. I’m just along for the ride.
Fine dining chefs are usually very accommodating. So just have them fry the fish, and batter and fry the veggies. Then take the butter for the table and bread and fry that. And fry the bread, too. Then have them fry the dessert.
If the portions are small, just order three of everything.
And be sure to wash everything down with copious amounts of canned domestic beer.
There's really only one etiquette rule -- if you're going to put your feet on the table, remove the tablecloth first.
Happy Dining.
This post was edited on 9/25/25 at 11:57 am
Posted on 9/25/25 at 11:56 am to AUFANATL
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I don't understand people who make it the focus of their travel vacations.
Have done this, and planning another right now.
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Like they go to Italy but don't give a rat's arse about seeing the Coliseum or the Sistine Chapel, but they hyperventilate when they score a reservation to some Michelin star pasta place or some exclusive private wine tasting. Really? - you can get pasta and wine anywhere. It all literally turns to shite the next day anyway. Or they just blow a year's budget on food. I would rather take two different trips where I ate cheap food than only one trip where I had fine dining every night. But I'm not a foodie...
Michelin places in Europe are not nearly the same level of price as in places like NYC, Chicago, LA, San Fran, or the other big US cities. I've spent more on a Michelin place in NYC alone than I have with my wife in Europe, and that includes usually at least 2 bottles of wine with the meal.
Posted on 9/25/25 at 11:56 am to braves21
I enjoy it for certain occasions, but that is 2-3 times a year.
Posted on 9/25/25 at 11:59 am to braves21
I'm not a big fan of it. Typically only go if we are with friends.
I just don't see the point in spending $200+ on a meal.
Food is meant to keep us alive. I can do that at home for much cheaper. If you ask me my 5 favorite memories of the last year, none of them involve being at a restaurant.
I'm sure I will be downvoted, because Louisianan's live for food.
I just don't see the point in spending $200+ on a meal.
Food is meant to keep us alive. I can do that at home for much cheaper. If you ask me my 5 favorite memories of the last year, none of them involve being at a restaurant.
I'm sure I will be downvoted, because Louisianan's live for food.
Posted on 9/25/25 at 12:00 pm to braves21
I love it when it’s me and the wife. We budget for a $500 night out once a quarter.
Going with co-workers and sitting there having small talk for 2 hours is absolutely miserable.
Most mid level places aren’t worth it. We went to Pappadeaux and spent $150 a year ago and said we’d never do that again. Heated up, microwaveable dishes with bad service.
Eddie V’s gets our business.
Going with co-workers and sitting there having small talk for 2 hours is absolutely miserable.
Most mid level places aren’t worth it. We went to Pappadeaux and spent $150 a year ago and said we’d never do that again. Heated up, microwaveable dishes with bad service.
Eddie V’s gets our business.
This post was edited on 9/25/25 at 12:09 pm
Posted on 9/25/25 at 12:02 pm to Lawyered
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I usually leave hungrier than when I walked in
This. Went with some friends last weekend. Bill after tip for the wife and I to split an appetizer, each have 2 glasses of wine, and entree was $240.
Felt like I could house a whole pizza after
Posted on 9/25/25 at 12:02 pm to braves21
I like fine dining for the service and attention to detail. I know the food is prepared exactly as it should be and everything will be performed with skill and professionalism. It's as much the experience as the food.
I like a good fancy dinner once or twice a year, or anytime I'm not paying. Otherwise, middle to upper middle class dining is my zone.
I like a good fancy dinner once or twice a year, or anytime I'm not paying. Otherwise, middle to upper middle class dining is my zone.
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