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Eating in Brussels

Greyhounddrrl,

Do yourself a favor and go for a meal at Comme Chez Soi, located on Place Rouppe. I've only had a handful of life altering meals (Per Se, French Laundry, Robuchon in Macau) and Comme Chez Soi was one of them. They have a Chef's table located right in the kitchen, which you should def. ask about, where you'll be able to see Chef Rigolet work his magic.

If you can't make it for dinner, I recall they had a very affordable lunch tasting menu too--something along the lines of 50 Euros per head.

Good luck!

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druz99 at 8:03PM on 10/17/07

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What makes a great dining evening?

Gordon Ramsay describes the perfect waiter/waitress as one who manages to do their job without being noticed. Looking back at some of my greatest dining experiences, I'd say he's right. The only time I never noticed the wait staff was when I needed them, and when I did, they were right next to me without my even having to lift a finger.

Attentiveness, without being imposing. Friendly, yet reserved. Tactful in all situations, even if the customer is being a jerk. Those are the signs of a remarkable water/waitress, and definitely a large part of the customer's overall perception of a restaurant that'll ultimately make them repeat customers!

Side note: I was recalling my experience from Per Se in New York while describing the above. Truly impeccable wait staff!

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druz99 at 4:04PM on 10/16/07

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I would like to win a life-time supply of _____

For heaven's sake, people...with a little careful financial planning you CAN have a lifetime supply of bacon, butter, mortadella. Costco, hello?

Black truffles, hands down.


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druz99 at 3:26PM on 10/16/07

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What are you reading (food-related)?

You can never go wrong with anything by Anthony Bourdain!

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druz99 at 3:24PM on 10/16/07

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Eating in Brussels

Greyhounddrrl,

Do yourself a favor and go for a meal at Comme Chez Soi, located on Place Rouppe. I've only had a handful of life altering meals (Per Se, French Laundry, Robuchon in Macau) and Comme Chez Soi was one of them. They have a Chef's table located right in the kitchen, which you should def. ask about, where you'll be able to see Chef Rigolet work his magic.

If you can't make it for dinner, I recall they had a very affordable lunch tasting menu too--something along the lines of 50 Euros per head.

Good luck!

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I like to eats.
http://dru.gobbl.com

druz99 at 8:03PM on 10/17/07

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What makes a great dining evening?

Gordon Ramsay describes the perfect waiter/waitress as one who manages to do their job without being noticed. Looking back at some of my greatest dining experiences, I'd say he's right. The only time I never noticed the wait staff was when I needed them, and when I did, they were right next to me without my even having to lift a finger.

Attentiveness, without being imposing. Friendly, yet reserved. Tactful in all situations, even if the customer is being a jerk. Those are the signs of a remarkable water/waitress, and definitely a large part of the customer's overall perception of a restaurant that'll ultimately make them repeat customers!

Side note: I was recalling my experience from Per Se in New York while describing the above. Truly impeccable wait staff!

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http://www.gobbl.com

druz99 at 4:04PM on 10/16/07

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I would like to win a life-time supply of _____

For heaven's sake, people...with a little careful financial planning you CAN have a lifetime supply of bacon, butter, mortadella. Costco, hello?

Black truffles, hands down.


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http://www.gobbl.com

druz99 at 3:26PM on 10/16/07

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What are you reading (food-related)?

You can never go wrong with anything by Anthony Bourdain!

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druz99 at 3:24PM on 10/16/07

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Salted Caramel

Snob alert! Just kidding. I know what you mean--I totally feel the same way when I see a "tuna tartare" show up on a menu and think that that was *so* yesterday. Salted caramels, however, doesn't really toot my horn as I think they're truly delectable! If ever in Paris, the salted caramels at George V at the Four Seasons are to die for, people.

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druz99 at 3:21PM on 10/16/07

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New York City: How Not to Eat Like A Tourist?

I think you should definitely bring your family to the W. Village, where there are some really great eating options. Check out Perilla, run by Top Chef winner Harold. Also, August is a cozy restaurant on Bleecker...very warm, inviting, and most importantly, tasty! If you're craving some South East Asian food, stop by Fatty Crab on Hudson. Or for more upscale, drop by Jean George's Perry Street located inside Richard Meier's architecturally beautiful building on the West Side Highway. Good luck!

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druz99 at 3:13PM on 10/16/07

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I would like to win a life-time supply of _____

Parmigiano reggiano.

dhorst at 6:45AM on 04/24/09

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I would like to win a life-time supply of _____

scallops. or serrano ham.

renzata at 1:39AM on 04/24/09

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I would like to win a life-time supply of _____

Caviar!

gourmetgal at 12:17AM on 04/24/09

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I would like to win a life-time supply of _____

a lifetime supply of filet mignon would be the greatest. perfect for BBQ's. cooked medium rare. best cut of meat there is, no question.

rocko at 11:25PM on 04/23/09

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I would like to win a life-time supply of _____

Cold, cooked, split lobster. Oh yeah. That and skirt steak are the only two food items I don't think I will ever tire of, and the lobster has the supreme benefit of zero actual work on my part. And I do so love it.

Great question JEP.

chisai at 5:52PM on 01/16/08

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I would like to win a life-time supply of _____

This is so tough. I am tempted to say simply Cannolli... but no no... my final say is...
a years supply of all of the above!

joturtle at 4:59PM on 01/16/08

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I would like to win a life-time supply of _____

have to agree with Alm at 55$ a lb it would have to be Jamacian blue mountain coffee! But between the 2 of us we might denude the island ;)

huney_bumper at 1:13PM on 01/16/08

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I would like to win a life-time supply of _____

Reservations at Peter Luger's

bessfour at 12:26PM on 01/16/08

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I would like to win a life-time supply of _____

Golden Delicious Apples--perfectly ripe of course!

And Kashi products. Any kind, any time.

luswim06 at 12:21PM on 01/16/08

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I would like to win a life-time supply of _____

Mmm...I like CookiePie's idea...let's combine our winnings & celebrate!

JEP at 12:11PM on 01/16/08

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I would like to win a life-time supply of _____

I would have to say... invitations to all of your houses so I can sample all the delicious coffee, cheese, olive oil, butter, bacon, chocolate... Especially you, JEP, you mad genius :)

CookiePie at 10:08AM on 01/16/08

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I would like to win a life-time supply of _____

Zabar's anything.

RichardCrystal at 9:25AM on 01/16/08

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I would like to win a life-time supply of _____

Perfectly ripe, off the tree peaches...

Dogstar at 9:03AM on 01/16/08

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I would like to win a life-time supply of _____

Wine (all types . . . or if only one is available, red zin from Paso Robles, CA).

Susquehanna at 8:39AM on 01/16/08

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I would like to win a life-time supply of _____

I am so excited!! I logged onto Serious Eats, and this popup screen started flashing and it said that I had won a life time supply of ....
Olive Oil! Not just any olive oil, but the stuff that these 2 sisters in the Marche region in Italy make, and no I'm not divulging the name, they don't make that much of it, and I'm not sharing.
Then my husband logged on and he won too! He won a life time supply of Illy coffee.
I love Serious Eats. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

Judith klinger at 2:42PM on 01/15/08

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I would like to win a life-time supply of _____

comps

srhcb at 2:26PM on 01/15/08

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I would like to win a life-time supply of _____

Money.

KarynMC at 12:54PM on 01/15/08

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I would like to win a life-time supply of _____

If I had to pick one thing, it would be Pasta.

Now...for top shelf items, a lifetime supply of Fresh Market Meat and Cheese would fit the bill perfectly. Or better yet, a weekly "limit" of money that could be spent at Fresh Market weekly. It would be like having a gift card that never runs out!

chiff0nade at 12:33PM on 01/15/08

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I would like to win a life-time supply of _____

I agree - if we're dreaming, we might as well dream about something we wouldn't be able to have a lifetime supply of ourselves, it's certainly more fun this way:-). So it's caviar (the real thing), black truffles, langoustines, crab and good vintage Champagne Brut.

brooke29 at 12:10PM on 01/15/08

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I would like to win a life-time supply of _____

LIQUOR! -- but if I had to choose a food, it would probably be crab-- all varieties-- blue, snow, dungeness, king, stone, etc...

lakeloverhh at 11:36AM on 01/15/08

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I would like to win a life-time supply of _____

potatoes and beaujolais, not necessarily in that order!

MaryColeman at 8:08AM on 01/15/08

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I would like to win a life-time supply of _____

It is snowing & windy today...I'd like to be the lucky winner of life-time supply of coffee as a bonus to my cheese winning!

JEP at 5:34AM on 01/15/08

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I would like to win a life-time supply of _____

tomatoes, all sizes, shapes, colors.

beth1 at 12:00AM on 01/15/08

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I would like to win a life-time supply of _____

Food-wise, it'd be cheese and/or chocolate.

Kitchen-wise, it'd be really top-quality linen towels and beautiful tablecloths.

moibec at 11:09PM on 01/14/08

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I would like to win a life-time supply of _____

Fun topics today!

the best, freshest seasonal fruits and vegetables available!

radley24 at 10:38PM on 01/14/08

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