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re: NO seafood rec
Posted by rsb831 on 1/12/26 at 2:14 pm to fightin tigers
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Have had alright meals at Restaurant Rebirth.
It's been a minute, but I have had some good meals there. It's under the radar - better than you would think a restaurant in that location would be. Unfortunately for the poster it is closed on Sundays.
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We’re going to stay one night in Solvang on our way to Robles from LA
If you want a splurge, take a look at the Inn at Mattei's Tavern in Los Olivos. About 10 minutes from Solvang.
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Love this aside paragraph from NYT Athletic column today
Posted by rsb831 on 12/3/25 at 9:42 am
(A side note here: Honestly, don’t we want more Lane Kiffins? You’re telling me you haven’t had an absolute blast watching all these schools lose their minds this year? It’s been fantastic! This madness is downright hypnotic. And that madness requires people like Kiffin, entertaining but fundamentally nihilist guys who are always looking for the next score and thrusting their perpetually smirking face into every camera within eyeshot, at the dead center of the sport. You really want coaches to just sit at the same job being stoic, competent and dull for two decades, grinding out eight-win seasons and giving canned answers to everything? You want this sport to be calmer? Really? Please. Real life has enough Kirk Ferentzes as is. Give me all the maniacs you’ve got. Honestly, I kind of want Lane Kiffin to take a new job every four years. We can make it our new Olympics. Snoop Dogg and Martha Stewart can take over for Marty Smith.)
Lane Kiffen Did Not Diminish The College Playoff
Lane Kiffen Did Not Diminish The College Playoff
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Dickie Brennan's
Went several months ago and was expecting average, but was pleasantly surprised. Food was very good, service was outstanding.
It's been longer since I've been to Chophouse, but enjoyed it also. It is open on Mondays.
But for an anniversary dinner, I'd pick Herbsaint or La Petit Grocery.
NYT gives Emeril's 3 stars
Posted by rsb831 on 10/7/25 at 11:10 am
And designated it a "critics pick". Pretty much a rave review with some minor quibbles.
Here's a link that hopefully gets past paywall.
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Here's a link that hopefully gets past paywall.
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re: Best song under 2 minutes
Posted by rsb831 on 9/29/25 at 8:33 pm to DeltaTigerDelta
re: Hotel Alfonso XIII in Seville
Posted by rsb831 on 9/16/25 at 2:07 pm to Woodsmaster
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We are starting in Barcelona
Can also recommend the Mandarin Oriental in Barcelona.
re: Hotel Alfonso XIII in Seville
Posted by rsb831 on 9/16/25 at 2:02 pm to Woodsmaster
Stayed there in 2018. It is a great hotel, excellent location. Service level is top notch. Didn't hurt that we booked a regular king room through Virtuoso and were upgraded to corner Grand Suite. Largest hotel room I've ever stayed in. Probably 1200 square feet. Foyer, massive living room, 2 huge bathrooms, bedroom, walk in closets, ceilings were at least 12".
Breakfast spread was amazing. Housekeeping gave us new full size Acqua di Parma toiletries every day. Came home with over $300 worth of body wash, lotion, etc.
Friends booked same king room through Amex FHR and their "upgrade" was same room type but supposedly better view. I don't remember what there were, but the toiletries were not AdP. Friend's wife grumbled the rest of the trip.
Breakfast spread was amazing. Housekeeping gave us new full size Acqua di Parma toiletries every day. Came home with over $300 worth of body wash, lotion, etc.
Friends booked same king room through Amex FHR and their "upgrade" was same room type but supposedly better view. I don't remember what there were, but the toiletries were not AdP. Friend's wife grumbled the rest of the trip.
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Doris Metropolitan Uptown (allegedly)
If you go to Son of a Bun google page, the website has been changed to dorismetropolitan.com and says "opens Sep 1". But everything else is the same.
re: Shreveport / Bossier City Dinner Recs
Posted by rsb831 on 7/31/25 at 10:13 am to Tigerbait2323
Recently went to Zazul for the first time. It was one of the best meals I've had in Shreveport.
I prefer 2John's over Superior Steakhouse.
Fat Calf
I prefer 2John's over Superior Steakhouse.
Fat Calf
re: Incredibly depressing article on Chris Rose this morning on nola.com
Posted by rsb831 on 7/17/25 at 10:33 am to Big EZ Tiger
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He had really funny articles after Katrina that everyone in the area could relate to.
And some that had me sobbing at my desk.
Anybody know if the changes apply to JPMorgan Reserve? Can't find any news and when I go to Card Benefits in my account it says "It looks like this isn't working right now. Please try again later." Makes me think they will. Card has almost identical benefits plus United Club access.
Same here
re: Muscle Shoals - ideas?
Posted by rsb831 on 5/20/25 at 9:52 am to Aubie Spr96
I've always enjoyed Odette's. Good food, great bourbon collection.
The Rosenbaum House designed by Frank Lloyd Wright is worth a visit.
As mentioned, Fame Studio and Muscle Shoals Sound tours are great.
The Rosenbaum House designed by Frank Lloyd Wright is worth a visit.
As mentioned, Fame Studio and Muscle Shoals Sound tours are great.
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The new Emeril's is CERTAINLY better and would have at least 1 Michelin Star if it was in another city.
Went Saturday and agree 100%. It is a complete experience - food, service, atmosphere. Based on my Michelin restaurant visits, I would say it derserves 2. But with Texas not getting anything above 1, it's unlikely.
Wife and I discussed Saint Germain while there. The food is outstanding. The service and ambiance are good, but more casual. I'll return to SG more often than Emeril's. Emerils feels much more "special occasion" and its 4 figure price tag firmly places it there. But I felt we got our monies worth. SG is more approachable. both in style and cost.
I put Commanders in the "special occasion" category, not for the expense, but the experience of it. They do a great job of making it feel like a celebration. I'm not going there specifically for the food, but for the overall vibe. You have to try to not not have good time there.
Sel gris - if grinder is ceramic. Since it is moist, it will rust metal grinders.
We stayed at the Sanasaryan Han in Istanbul in September. It's a new Marriott Luxury Collection property. It is in the old town, very close to the Spice Market. It is about a 15 minute walk to Hagia Sophia/Blue Mosque and the Grand Bazaar. It is a block to the tram, very easy to get across to Galata and Taksim areas. I thought the location was great and the hotel was nice. Spacious room and big bathroom, nice amenities.
It had been recommended that we split our time between old town and across the Golden Horn to get a better feel of the city. However, since we using points and staying 5 nights, getting the 5th night free made sense.
We booked a day tour with Metin Koca. Had seen him recommended on a few blogs. Great guide, hit all the main attractions and provided historical and cultural context that you would not get reading from a guide book. I also highly recommend Culinary Backstreet tours. We did the Two Markets, Two Continents and it was a highlight of the trip.
Istanbul was a revelation. It had been on my list, but it jumped to the top of favorite places I've traveled. The history is fascinating. The people were friendly, the food was amazing, and we never felt unsafe.
It had been recommended that we split our time between old town and across the Golden Horn to get a better feel of the city. However, since we using points and staying 5 nights, getting the 5th night free made sense.
We booked a day tour with Metin Koca. Had seen him recommended on a few blogs. Great guide, hit all the main attractions and provided historical and cultural context that you would not get reading from a guide book. I also highly recommend Culinary Backstreet tours. We did the Two Markets, Two Continents and it was a highlight of the trip.
Istanbul was a revelation. It had been on my list, but it jumped to the top of favorite places I've traveled. The history is fascinating. The people were friendly, the food was amazing, and we never felt unsafe.
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What’s the purpose of the honey?
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Maillard
The poster most qualified to answer the question did.
re: NYC (Theater District) Dining
Posted by rsb831 on 11/11/24 at 2:23 pm to lsutiger3672
Bar Centrale on 46th next to Joe Allen's is a great little bar for pre or post theater drinks. They have food, but the atmosphere and cocktails are the reason to go. Due to its small size, reservations are recommended, but if you get there at 5 you can usually get a couple of seats at the bar.
As mentioned Gallaghers is a good option as is Aldo Sohm wine bar across from Le Bernardin.
And here is the Eater NYC theater district map. LINK
As mentioned Gallaghers is a good option as is Aldo Sohm wine bar across from Le Bernardin.
And here is the Eater NYC theater district map. LINK
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