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What A $47,221 Lunch Looks Like
According to this WSJ blog, he added on another $5K gratuity for a grand total of $52,221.09!
http://blogs.wsj.com/wealth/2009/11/02/roman-abramovichs-52000-lunch-bill/
Aside from Primanti Brothers...What are good eats in Pittsburgh?
Thanks everyone! I did check out the other Pgh thread too...I think I want to eat the whole city ;)
Aside from Primanti Brothers...What are good eats in Pittsburgh?
I thought that Primanti's was okay, but not worth really worth the 6 hour drive to get there. (I had other business in Pitts, so I went while there) My mistake may have not been going to the main store, I went to the one in Greenburg out of convenience...I got sliced sirloin on my sandwich, but there really was hardly any meat at all, or cheese. It was mostly bread, vinegar based cole slaw and unsalted fries. I am glad I tried it, and would go the the original location for comparison, but it was not all that I was hoping it would be. :(
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Bacon Brussels sprouts!!
What A $47,221 Lunch Looks Like
According to this WSJ blog, he added on another $5K gratuity for a grand total of $52,221.09!
http://blogs.wsj.com/wealth/2009/11/02/roman-abramovichs-52000-lunch-bill/
Aside from Primanti Brothers...What are good eats in Pittsburgh?
Thanks everyone! I did check out the other Pgh thread too...I think I want to eat the whole city ;)
Aside from Primanti Brothers...What are good eats in Pittsburgh?
I thought that Primanti's was okay, but not worth really worth the 6 hour drive to get there. (I had other business in Pitts, so I went while there) My mistake may have not been going to the main store, I went to the one in Greenburg out of convenience...I got sliced sirloin on my sandwich, but there really was hardly any meat at all, or cheese. It was mostly bread, vinegar based cole slaw and unsalted fries. I am glad I tried it, and would go the the original location for comparison, but it was not all that I was hoping it would be. :(
Which turkey to buy?
I wish there was a Wegmans near me!! I Googled it and the closest one is 336 miles away! :(
Served: Welcome to the Restaurant World
I worked for a upscale restaurant in the Midwest, and we followed the comlpete party seating rule. This was in place to provide a smoother dining experience for everyone. If the table is a 6 top, and the first two people are seated, then the next couple, then the last couple, the server has to greet the table 3 times, possibly go over the same information multiple times too. Also, if the reservation is for a 6 top, and the first two are seated, what happens when 15 minutes later they get a call that the other four can't make it...a larger than necessary table is used and the server and restaurant are losing money. I appreciate people questioning policies, but until you have worked a shift in a server's shoes, please do not judge. Remember: Patience is a virtue.
Favorite Dip and Dippers
I make an awesome chicken fajita dip that I serve with tortilla chips and is devoured so fast I don't know if anyone even chewed!!
Pizza With a Knife & Fork?
I have always gone for just using my hands, the exception, as mentioned above, would be if it is too hot. When I have had deep dish pizza, I use a knife and fork, but mainly because of the bulk.
Maybe it is a regional thing, I am from Cincinnati, and was (unfortunately) raised on LaRosa's...not a fan of the sauce, or premade frozen crusts....
Creative Crostini Toppings?
Thank you all for the wonderful ideas. I don't know which to go with yet, I'll have to see what looks good at the store to see which direction I go...Thanks!
White cheese dip?
I have the recipe!
I love this dip too and asked the manager at our local mex restaurant what is in it, he said white american, jalpenos, milk, and paprika.
I use white american from the deli counter; very finely chopped jalpenos, the kind from in the jar in the ethnic food aisle; and 2% milk.
Tear up the cheese and melt with the jalapenos and milk in a saucepan over low heat. It takes a minute to get started but it will all melt together deliciously and then sprinkle some paprika on the top when you are done.
This is awesome stuff! It will be very thin at first but firms up as it sits.
As for quantities, I am not sure because I usually eyeball it, but I start with:
1 pound of white america cheese
2T finely chopped jalapenos
1/2 c milk
sprinkle of paprika on top
More jalapenos can be added for more heat of course, and more milk may be needed too, but start with a little because you can always add more.
Enjoy!
I embarrass my husband with my restaurant ordering habits
I am so sorry that your husband struggles with your love of lettuce. It is his responsiblity to be sure you are happy, taken are of and that all your needs are met. He does not need to be concerned with how your lettuce loving effects those who wait on you. I stuggle with something similar with my boyfriend. If we pull up to order at a drive thru and I do not instantly know what I want, he is outraged to ask the person for a second to look at the menu. I try to remind him that it is me he should be more interested in keeping happy than the employee. Maybe your husband needs to deal with his own issues that are causing him to be so upset by some thing as innocent as lettuce...
fresh corn...to freeze or not to freeze?
I'm in Ohio, we always freeze corn for the winter. Typically we will blanch then cut off the cop and vaccum seal. It is a great treat to have yummy corn in January!
How do you tip?
What about tipping in NYC? I recall an episode of "Friends" where Monica said the tip amout should be double the tax. Is this in line with everyone's NYC experience? Also, has anyone served in NYC? How did you feel abou the tips you received?
How do you tip?
@producestories - I completely agree with you, the expense of a tip should totally be built into the budget for dining out. If you can not afford to tip properly for proper service, you can not afford to eat out.
How do you tip?
Having worked as a server myself, I tip at least 20%, usually a little more. The extra dollar or two is not much to me, but I know personally it can make a world of differnce to a server. I always hated split checks, it was like an excuse for people to tip poorly. I worked at a semi-formal family style Italian joint, we would have parties of 15 and 20 all the time. It was corporate policy that we could not add gratuity. Sometimes this was excellent, but it seems that more often than not we just got screwed. What I think the public does not understand is how much they cheat a server when they do not tip, or tip poorly. As a server you typically have to pay your server assistant/buser, in additon to the bartender. At my Italian joint we also had to tip the food runner and our liquor runner too. We could lose a lot of money because we did not tip out based on our tips, but on our sales with the assumption that we all got 20%.....I would have loved to thrown the money back at some poor tippers and ask them not to do me any favors, obviously they need it more than I did!
P.S. I know some people are assuming that I would get poor tips for poor service, and yes, sometimes I was not perfect, but I know that 99% of the time I gave excellent service. I was always crushed that people did not value that. I would see other servers getting better tips for much poorer service....that I could never understand...
Creme Brulee Recipe Confusion
Thanks for all the tips so far! I believe I have regular sized ramekins, they are maybe 2-3 inches in diameter and about half as tall??
What foods are uniquely '80s'?
Weljwm - I remeber Ale 8, I had it in Kentucky for the first time in the 80's. I have found it outside of Kentucky (Southern OH) with in the past 10 years, and then now days it is all over here. It is so refreshing and delicous. You may be able to get it from their website, www.ale8one.com.
Also from the 80's I remember:
Tyson frozen chicken patties
Tater tots
TV Dinners
Father's Day Grill Menu?
I think that Father's Day (and Mother's Day) is about doing what your F/M wants and enjoys. For Mother's that may sterotypically be the extravagant brunch and pampering, but is that really what Father's sterotypically want? No, in my world the Fathers want to go play golf, relax outside, have a cocktail or a beer and do a little BBQing. My father LOVES to cook and for Father's Day he has all 6 kids and their familes over and cooks for us, because it is what he enjoys and wants to do. Of course we all enjoy being there and together too. We have tried to offer to cook or go somewhere else, but that not what he wants....
Czken-maybe speaking with your children about what you what and desire on Father's day would lead to a more enjoyable day for you.
Happy Father's Day all!!
Smorpak: S'mores on a Stick
$21! That is outrageous...I have seen these for a few years now at the grocery and I thought they were a rip off at $10!
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The cranberry currant champagne sauce intrigued me too!
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Pioneer Woman's Sweet Potatoes
Sound like an excellent alternative to the standard mashed potatoes.
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The cranberry sauce with champagne and currants. I just bought some currants for another recipe that I've decided not to do.
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Roasted brined turkey and the brussel sprouts with bacon.
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okay...I have to try the sweet potatoes...hmmm.
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Brussels sprouts with bacon!
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I agree on the Pioneer Woman's Sweet Potatoes
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Pioneer Woman's sweet potatoes!
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brussels sprouts with bacon...or the pumpkin pie brulee...or the walnut and maple stuffing...all sound great!
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Honey-Brined and Smoked Turkey
Smoked turkey is a huge favorite of mine! Last week we made smoked turkey legs for our weekly BBQ soaked the hickory chips in beer and then finished off with a glaze of bbq sauce. A grill does just fine for a smoker, gas or charcoal.
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brussels spouts sound delicious
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Shepherd's Pie, Thanksgiv-ified is my favorite Thanksgiving leftover recipe. Good way to use up almost every leftover!
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I'm thinking Maple walnut cornbread.
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i just tried the butternut squash bisque, it will be on the thanksgiving menu this year.
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cauliflower and brussels sprouts gratin...
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I'm going to have to try the recipe buttermilk biscuits with green onion, black pepper and sea salt.
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I decided to give a recipe a test run before Thanksgiving, so I made the corn bread dressing with pecans and bacon last night and prepared it with chicken.
Delicious! This one is definitely going on the table Thanksgiving day.
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Pumpkin Walnut Cranberry Quickbread - so many of my favorite things!
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Pumpkin Pie Brûlée
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The Honey brined and smoked turkey looks so good! That I don't have to use the oven, and can relax while it smokes... oh yeah!
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I'm extremely curious about Mark Bittman's 45 minute roast turkey....hmmm...might have to try that!
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The Pioneer Woman's Sweet Potatoes!!! mmmmmm
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The Corn Bread Dressing with Pecans and Bacon is a definite must for a Southern Thanksgiving! There are going to be cornbread, bacon and pecans anyways...
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My wife will make the pumpkin brulee and I will eat it!!
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