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Going to do a Tri Tip with a chimichurri and a cut of Iberico Pluma pork with a mustard cream sauce. Haven't thought through the sides yet.
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They also sell a red package of polish hot dogs that are smaller but a different recipe.


Clarification on my earlier post above: looks like the polish dogs in the red packaging were discontinued. They were also 1/4lb as well. The smaller bun length ones I'm thinking of come in 36ct. They're listed as all beef hotdogs and even have the same ingredients listed as the blue package. However I seem to remember them tasting different than the larger 1/4lb version. From my online research it's inconclusive if they are different recipes or not.
Kirkland brand Beef Dinner 1/4 lb hotdogs in the blue package from Costco. Same ones they sell in the food court. Comes 14 to a pack. They also sell a red package of polish hot dogs that are smaller but a different recipe.
Yeah I've been a couple times. Honestly can't remember everything I tried so I'm not much help. Think the Tom Yum and Spicy Butter broths were my favorite. The good thing is it's pretty much all you can eat so you get to try everything you want.
I guess you should define casual? Simply dress code? Plenty of places qualify for that. Or are you talking about price point?

Also, limited to NOLA proper or the metro area? If including greater NOLA area I'd say Rumba in Metairie.

And as someone said earlier, depends on your mood or cuisine. Plenty of options.

Pizza? Zee's, St Pizza, Forbidden.
Sandwich? Cochon Butcher
Indian? LUFU.
Southern? Gris-Gris, Joey K, Katie's.
Breakfast/Lunch? Bearcat
Poboy? Pick one.


Honestly not sure there's a single restaurant listed in this thread that I wouldn't go back to. :lol:

re: Pub Recommendations in Edinburgh?

Posted by xXLSUXx on 6/1/25 at 5:51 pm
We liked The Worlds End.

re: Emeril's

Posted by xXLSUXx on 5/30/25 at 8:25 pm
Went for an anniversary dinner. Sat by the front viewing window. Like others said it was over $800 with wine pairing for the two of us. I do think it was an incredible experience and I never thought I would agree with spending that much money on a meal. I will say it's better than many of the Michelin restaurants I've been to.

re: Popeye's Pickle Glazed Wings

Posted by xXLSUXx on 5/29/25 at 4:45 pm
Yeah I think Popeyes bone in wings are underrated. The pickle glaze was very good. Unfortunately they've been out of the actual fried pickles since right after release.

The pickle glaze on the sandwich didn't stand out nearly as much and wasn't really worth it IMO.
Yeah, I like generally like Kent's stuff. Saw this come up in my feed yesterday - not sure I really blame him for this. Definitely on the Meathead dude from Amazing Ribs who has no business cooking Cajun food.
Seconded. Have some in my pantry currently. Great stuff.

re: Grill brush advice

Posted by xXLSUXx on 5/18/25 at 9:47 pm
I have a grill rescue but still default to my wire brush. I just inspect the grates after scrubbing to make sure no wires are stuck to them. Always thought that was an old wives tale, or something with a very remote chance of happening. Now you have me worrying :lol:

re: Leona, TX General Store

Posted by xXLSUXx on 5/14/25 at 12:36 pm
How long of a wait are we talking?

I recall driving through the area 7 or 8 years ago and stopped by. Steaks were good, don't remember there being too long of a wait. Think we killed time at a ice cream or dessert place nearby. Remember enjoying the steak, but not something I'd go out of my way for, or wait longer than 30 mins for personally.

re: Has anyone tried Rumba?

Posted by xXLSUXx on 5/13/25 at 2:17 pm
Yeah, I enjoyed it. Recommend the Dominican ribs appetizer and the Jerk Chicken entree.

Didn't get to try the drinks but they looked good, and the vibes in general were cool.

My only gripe is they only do tacos for lunch so I didn't get to try those. And the prices were a little high for the location IMO. In the future I'd probably stick to Happy Hour or lunch.

re: Derek Carr has retired

Posted by xXLSUXx on 5/10/25 at 9:46 am
Wow. What a fricking rollercoaster this story has been.

re: St. Germain (Bywater)

Posted by xXLSUXx on 4/29/25 at 7:26 pm
Haven't been myself but have heard nothing but great things. Need to go before they inevitably get their Michelin Star and blow up even more.

Make sure to report back.
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I’m done melting


Respectfully, no you are not.

re: Prime Brisket Prices

Posted by xXLSUXx on 4/19/25 at 12:59 pm
Yeah that's the normal price. So weird. I'm assuming the $11.50 was a mistake.

re: Rant - almonds are the new peanuts

Posted by xXLSUXx on 4/18/25 at 9:27 am
Fun story - I used to eat a handful of almonds a day, until I started with some abdominal pain. Ended up in the ER and that's how I found out almonds are high in soluble oxalates and can cause kidney stones.

re: Prime Brisket Prices

Posted by xXLSUXx on 4/18/25 at 8:58 am
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OP not trippin. I took this picture at Nola Costco on 4/11.


Thank you!! I almost went back specifically to take a picture :lol:

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That's for a trimmed brisket


Think they only sell trimmed, and they've always been in the $3-5 range. NEVER >$10 like that.