What's for Dinner?
08-03-2006, 08:39 AM
#562
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Originally Posted by cTLgo
I prefer Thai over Chinese, it seems Chinese places have gone to shit these days
Thai > Chinese
That said, I get cravings for crappy Chinese like no other...
08-03-2006, 08:51 AM
#563
There is a really good Chinese Place in Green Hills. It is the upscale section of Nashville. It is a little al a carte hole in the wall, but damn it is good. It was actually rated the #1 Chinese Rest in the US by citysearch in 2003. I do not think this is acurate, as I have had better in NYC, but it is good.
Soopa - Black Bean sauce.....Cook the beans as directed. strain juice and keep it to the side. Put beans in a food proc. Add juice as needed to desired consistency. Season with what you like..... This is just a guess. This is how I would begin to try and make one.
Soopa - Black Bean sauce.....Cook the beans as directed. strain juice and keep it to the side. Put beans in a food proc. Add juice as needed to desired consistency. Season with what you like..... This is just a guess. This is how I would begin to try and make one.
08-03-2006, 09:18 AM
#564
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Originally Posted by JWhite1301
There is a really good Chinese Place in Green Hills. It is the upscale section of Nashville. It is a little al a carte hole in the wall, but damn it is good. It was actually rated the #1 Chinese Rest in the US by citysearch in 2003. I do not think this is acurate, as I have had better in NYC, but it is good.
Soopa - Black Bean sauce.....Cook the beans as directed. strain juice and keep it to the side. Put beans in a food proc. Add juice as needed to desired consistency. Season with what you like..... This is just a guess. This is how I would begin to try and make one.
Soopa - Black Bean sauce.....Cook the beans as directed. strain juice and keep it to the side. Put beans in a food proc. Add juice as needed to desired consistency. Season with what you like..... This is just a guess. This is how I would begin to try and make one.
08-03-2006, 09:24 AM
#565
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They are building a PF Changs next to the hotel we are staying at and my wife tells me how pissed she is because we are leaving....I look at her and say that people will slap you if they heard you say that because London is known for good Chinese food.....PF Changs is pretty damn good though...
08-03-2006, 09:29 AM
#566
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Originally Posted by Whiskers
They are building a PF Changs next to the hotel we are staying at and my wife tells me how pissed she is because we are leaving....I look at her and say that people will slap you if they heard you say that because London is known for good Chinese food.....PF Changs is pretty damn good though...
I had no idea London was known for Chinese-food. That's *insert wacky British word for crazy*.
Why?
08-03-2006, 09:32 AM
#567
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Originally Posted by soopa
I LOVE PF Changes. Best "Chinese" I've ever had (fully acknowledging it's anything but authentic).
I had no idea London was known for Chinese-food. That's *insert wacky British word for crazy*.
Why?
I had no idea London was known for Chinese-food. That's *insert wacky British word for crazy*.
Why?
08-03-2006, 09:48 AM
#569
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Originally Posted by CLpower
I hear london has real chinese food
08-03-2006, 10:04 AM
#571
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Im still looking for something that I would consider spicy....
08-03-2006, 10:11 AM
#572
Interesting. Interesting.
Originally Posted by Whiskers
Im still looking for something that I would consider spicy....
The trick to finding a good ethnic restaurant is to walk by at peak hour and see how many people of the given nationality are actually eating in the joint.
If you find an Indian restaurant with a bunch of desi's in it, that restaurant may satisfy your spiciness requirement.
08-03-2006, 10:37 AM
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Originally Posted by wstevens
If you find an Indian restaurant with a bunch of desi's in it, that restaurant may satisfy your spiciness requirement.
08-03-2006, 11:16 AM
#574
Originally Posted by soopa
but black bean sauce usually consists of whole black beans
Then this would pose a problem.....
The only time I had BB sauce, it was pureed.
08-03-2006, 11:19 AM
#575
I forgot to post about Tuesday night......
It was our 3 year anniversary so we went out. We drive by and debated several spots and ended up at the ole stand by---Ruths' Chris. It was very consistent and delicious.
We split the lettuce wedge. She had italian and I had blue cheese.
We both had petite filets, I added the garlic shrimp
We split the shoestrings and creamed spinach
They gave us a choc mousse dessert. It was very rich and thick for mousse. Not the best.....
We got out with a 20% tip for 91.00
It was our 3 year anniversary so we went out. We drive by and debated several spots and ended up at the ole stand by---Ruths' Chris. It was very consistent and delicious.
We split the lettuce wedge. She had italian and I had blue cheese.
We both had petite filets, I added the garlic shrimp
We split the shoestrings and creamed spinach
They gave us a choc mousse dessert. It was very rich and thick for mousse. Not the best.....
We got out with a 20% tip for 91.00
08-03-2006, 12:51 PM
#576
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Originally Posted by CLpower
I hear london has real chinese food
I went to london back in 96 and i still remember going to a small chinese place and ordering duck.
All i remember is that it was one of the best dishes i ever had. Totally need to figure out where it was.
London in general had some great food. I miss it!
I seem to always find a chinese place i like though. Each one is different so it never gets boring to me.
Also i had General Tso Chicken last night at a new place that just opened up. Great food but the service sucked.
08-03-2006, 01:47 PM
#579
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Originally Posted by Crazy Sellout
People really like PF Changs? Had it a couple of times and wasnt a fan. Nice enviroment though.
08-03-2006, 02:34 PM
#580
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Originally Posted by soopa
I have to admit, I've only been once, and it was in Indianapolis. I did really like it... but maybe my experience was an exception.
08-03-2006, 02:41 PM
#581
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Originally Posted by JWhite1301
I forgot to post about Tuesday night......
It was our 3 year anniversary so we went out. We drive by and debated several spots and ended up at the ole stand by---Ruths' Chris. It was very consistent and delicious.
We split the lettuce wedge. She had italian and I had blue cheese.
We both had petite filets, I added the garlic shrimp
We split the shoestrings and creamed spinach
They gave us a choc mousse dessert. It was very rich and thick for mousse. Not the best.....
We got out with a 20% tip for 91.00
It was our 3 year anniversary so we went out. We drive by and debated several spots and ended up at the ole stand by---Ruths' Chris. It was very consistent and delicious.
We split the lettuce wedge. She had italian and I had blue cheese.
We both had petite filets, I added the garlic shrimp
We split the shoestrings and creamed spinach
They gave us a choc mousse dessert. It was very rich and thick for mousse. Not the best.....
We got out with a 20% tip for 91.00
08-03-2006, 02:54 PM
#582
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Originally Posted by Mach30SiR
I was a server at RC for 1.5 years, i donno how you made it outta there for 91 bucks!!! I love their ribeye.
08-03-2006, 04:22 PM
#584
Originally Posted by Mach30SiR
I was a server at RC for 1.5 years, i donno how you made it outta there for 91 bucks!!! I love their ribeye.
Don't quote me on prices.....this is from memory
2 waters - free
No alcohol - we do not drink
lettuce wedge - 5
2 filets - 27 each
shoestrings - 5
Shrimp - 7
= 71 x 9.25% = 6.56 tax
= 71 x 20% = 14.20 tip
= 91.76 Close enough......
One point....it is not that we were trying to be cheap. This is just what we like
08-03-2006, 06:14 PM
#585
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Probably a sub or wrap tonight from Subway or something...gotta go to Ikea.
08-03-2006, 09:10 PM
#586
Interesting. Interesting.
Warmed up leftover pizza tonight. I like to have at least a couple nights a week where dinner doesn't require any effort.
The pizza is deep dish with pesto sauce, slivered almonds, roasted red bell peppers, roasted garlic & romano cheese.
The pizza is deep dish with pesto sauce, slivered almonds, roasted red bell peppers, roasted garlic & romano cheese.
08-04-2006, 10:05 AM
#587
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Originally Posted by Yumchah
Probably a sub or wrap tonight from Subway or something...gotta go to Ikea.
08-04-2006, 10:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Crazy Sellout
I went to london back in 96 and i still remember going to a small chinese place and ordering duck.
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Anyone ever bake a pork chop? I want to bake it so I can make a gravy afterwards
The pieces are about 1/3 lb. I'm thinking like 325 for 1 1/4 hours. Try to get them a little tender.
08-04-2006, 10:39 AM
#589
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Originally Posted by CLpower
Anyone ever bake a pork chop? I want to bake it so I can make a gravy afterwards
The pieces are about 1/3 lb. I'm thinking like 325 for 1 1/4 hours. Try to get them a little tender.
The pieces are about 1/3 lb. I'm thinking like 325 for 1 1/4 hours. Try to get them a little tender.
08-04-2006, 11:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Mach30SiR
eat at ikea, its cheaper then dog food, but tastes much better. seriously.
08-06-2006, 11:01 PM
#592
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Last night was a nice big Sirloin cooked up on the BBQ (medium) with some veggies on the side.
No idea what I had tonight LOL.
Tomorrow night - pork chops (dunno what I will have with them).
No idea what I had tonight LOL.
Tomorrow night - pork chops (dunno what I will have with them).
08-07-2006, 05:19 AM
#593
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IKEA food is pretty damn good and cheap. At the IKEA here in Covina, California they have a buy one get one free entree deal. Their meatballs are incredible.
5.99 for 40 Meatballs w/ broiled red potatoes and a drink
5.99 for 40 Meatballs w/ broiled red potatoes and a drink
08-07-2006, 01:38 PM
#594
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Installed front springs in my buddy's tC last night, we were tired and it was dark so we haven't done the fronts. Being that we were tired, we went to Popeye's and just got some spicy fried chicken and biscuits
08-08-2006, 08:16 AM
#595
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Last night
Lamb tenderloin chops (think mini lamb T bones) marinated in Balsamic, Lea and Perrins, Black pepper and fresh nutmeg for 12 hrs
grilled to rare, mid rare
Spinach sauteed with black pepper, pancetta and roasted garlic
Grilled zucchini-S/P/Garlic oil
Lamb tenderloin chops (think mini lamb T bones) marinated in Balsamic, Lea and Perrins, Black pepper and fresh nutmeg for 12 hrs
grilled to rare, mid rare
Spinach sauteed with black pepper, pancetta and roasted garlic
Grilled zucchini-S/P/Garlic oil
08-08-2006, 08:39 PM
#596
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Had Korean BBQ last night. AYCE chicken, beef tips...
Of course, had some kimchee and etc. in between.
Of course, had some kimchee and etc. in between.
08-09-2006, 03:26 AM
#598
Go Giants
2 nights Italian food this week...
08-09-2006, 05:17 AM
#599
Drifting
grilled some sake kama (salmon collars) and some bratwurst............
nothing like some japanese fish with rice, and german sausages on a bun with onions and peppers, all in one meal.....
nothing like some japanese fish with rice, and german sausages on a bun with onions and peppers, all in one meal
.....
08-09-2006, 10:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Oh Anna Oh
I had chicken and rice from the chicken and rice man in the city.
It's the chicken used for gyros on top of yellow rice and doused in hot sauce. It was soooo worth the 1/2 hour wait.
It's the chicken used for gyros on top of yellow rice and doused in hot sauce. It was soooo worth the 1/2 hour wait.