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Reality Check: Burger King's BK Toppers

Just tried a Deluxe tonight, and I regret my choice. All I could taste was lettuce and bun.

gamma1099 at 8:52PM on 02/07/12

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Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Zingerman's Praise the Lard Gift Box

My fondest pork memory was my first pig roast. It was over 20 years ago, but I can still recall every sight, taste and smell from that evening.

gamma1099 at 2:15PM on 11/29/11

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Sunday Supper: Pierogies

FYI: The word "pierogies" does not exist. Pierogi is plural, pierog is singular.

Now that that's said, pass the plate! (And that Iron City beer.)

gamma1099 at 10:10PM on 10/16/11

From Serious Eats: New York

Soft Tofu Restaurant (So Kong Dong) in Fort Lee, New Jersey

The food might be good, but it looks like the dirtiest kitchen I've ever seen outside of Chinatown in Manhattan.

gamma1099 at 1:10PM on 04/13/11

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gamma1099 answered "Yes, always." to Do You Eat Burgers Around the Periphery Towards the Center?

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gamma1099 answered "You missed the best! (Write your answer in the comments.) " to Where Serves Your Favorite Burger In New York?

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gamma1099 answered "Steak 'n Shake" to Chain Burger Brackets: Steak 'n Shake vs. Five Guys

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gamma1099 got 50% correct on Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Oysters?

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Recent Comments

From A Hamburger Today

Reality Check: Burger King's BK Toppers

Just tried a Deluxe tonight, and I regret my choice. All I could taste was lettuce and bun.

gamma1099 at 8:52PM on 02/07/12

From Serious Eats

Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Zingerman's Praise the Lard Gift Box

My fondest pork memory was my first pig roast. It was over 20 years ago, but I can still recall every sight, taste and smell from that evening.

gamma1099 at 2:15PM on 11/29/11

From Recipes

Sunday Supper: Pierogies

FYI: The word "pierogies" does not exist. Pierogi is plural, pierog is singular.

Now that that's said, pass the plate! (And that Iron City beer.)

gamma1099 at 10:10PM on 10/16/11

From Serious Eats: New York

Soft Tofu Restaurant (So Kong Dong) in Fort Lee, New Jersey

The food might be good, but it looks like the dirtiest kitchen I've ever seen outside of Chinatown in Manhattan.

gamma1099 at 1:10PM on 04/13/11

From Serious Eats

Enter to Win a Copy of the 'Alinea' Cookbook

Most recently, kangaroo tartare at Public.

gamma1099 at 1:24PM on 03/08/11

From Serious Eats

The Super Bowl of Food: Pittsburgh vs. Green Bay

You were one point off the actual game score. Nice job!

gamma1099 at 11:01PM on 02/06/11

From Serious Eats: New York

Win Tickets to a Hot Pot Master Class

Szechuan Gourmet on 39th St.

gamma1099 at 10:58PM on 02/06/11

From Serious Eats: New York

Mile End: Great Dinner Menu, But Skip the Smoked Meat

I also disagree with your opinion of the smoked meat. I had it once this summer, took another order home with me (for smoked meat pasta sauce - try it!) and can't wait to get back to Brooklyn for more.

Katz's pastrami is still my first choice, but Mile End smoked meat is a solid silver medalist.

gamma1099 at 8:55AM on 01/05/11

From Serious Eats

Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Russ & Daughters Brunch Package

It used to be steak & eggs, but ever since Petite Soo Chow moved to my street in New Jersey, the pan fried pork buns that they only make on weekend mornings have taken my top stop.

gamma1099 at 9:39AM on 12/09/10

From Serious Eats: New York

What's Your Favorite Burger In New York?

Island Burgers & Shakes.

gamma1099 at 9:34AM on 12/09/10

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Win a Free Organic D'Artagnan Turkey

Bad mashed potatoes can ruin a meal. I'm voting for Mark Peel's mashed potato recipe.

gamma1099 at 12:35PM on 11/19/10

From Serious Eats: New York

Hill Country Chicken: Are Fried Chicken and Pie the New Burgers and Cupcakes?

The chicken was good, but not $27 good. The pies were such a disappointment! Could not taste any cheddar in the "apple cheddar" pie. And I would have preferred the pie to be warmed up a little, not ice cold. Next time, I'll just go up a block back to the original Hill Country.

gamma1099 at 3:19PM on 10/15/10

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A Tour of Serious Eats Headquarters

I also had that giant fork & spoon in our house in the 70's.

gamma1099 at 12:46PM on 06/29/10

From Talk

What's Your Favorite Topping for Ice Cream?

The fine folks at Otto Enoteca (1 Fifth Ave., NYC) got me hooked on one simple topping: a little dash of sea salt.

gamma1099 at 4:11PM on 06/02/10

From Serious Eats

Have You Ever Been Kicked Out of a Restaurant? (Or Just Walked Out?)

Went to try a new restaurant, but it was SO LOUD that we couldn't hear each other at the table. We left after ordering one ginger ale and one water.

gamma1099 at 4:01PM on 05/12/10

From A Hamburger Today

AHT Giveaway: Case of Pat La Frieda Burgers

Island Burgers & Shakes, Hell's Kitchen, NYC.

gamma1099 at 10:57AM on 05/06/10

From Serious Eats

Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: D'Artagnan Boneless Heritage Ham

Melted Swiss cheese, Dijon mustard, a few pickle slices.

gamma1099 at 4:12PM on 12/03/09

From Serious Eats

Serious Heat: Ketchups to Set Your Mouth on Fire

While Heinz with Tabasco is good, the Tabasco Spicy Ketchup direct from McIlhenny is better.

http://countrystore.tabasco.com/prodinfo.asp?number=03029

gamma1099 at 11:12AM on 03/06/09

From A Hamburger Today

Roger Ebert on His Love for Steak 'n Shake

Steak 'n Shake is definitely in my top 3 burger chains. Every time I head west into Pittsburgh, I make sure to make at least one stop there (usually the midnight snack). The burgers are excellent, the shakes are awesome, and unlike yabooo, I've always have good service. I thought the fries were the most disappointing part (go for the chili instead), and I have noticed the portions shrinking as well. Bring back the goods, SnS! And continue eastward and give Five Guys a run for their money!

gamma1099 at 1:00PM on 01/28/09

From Serious Eats

Cook the Book: 'The Great Wings Book'

Beer-battered onion rings

gamma1099 at 3:48PM on 01/20/09

From Slice

Why Pepperoni Pizza Sucks

The Bayou Beast at Two Boots: BBQ shrimp, crawfish, andouille sausage & jalapenos.

gamma1099 at 12:18PM on 09/30/08

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gamma1099 answered "Yes, always." to Do You Eat Burgers Around the Periphery Towards the Center?

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gamma1099 answered "You missed the best! (Write your answer in the comments.) " to Where Serves Your Favorite Burger In New York?

Poll posted by The Serious Eats Team, December 8, 2010 at 11:45 AM

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gamma1099 answered "Steak 'n Shake" to Chain Burger Brackets: Steak 'n Shake vs. Five Guys

Poll posted by Robyn Lee, April 8, 2010 at 12:00 PM

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gamma1099 answered "In-N-Out" to Chain Burger Brackets: Five Guys vs. In-N-Out

Poll posted by Robyn Lee, April 6, 2010 at 12:00 PM

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gamma1099 answered "Steak 'n Shake" to Chain Burger Brackets: Wendy's vs. Steak 'n Shake

Poll posted by Robyn Lee, April 5, 2010 at 9:15 AM

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gamma1099 answered "Carl's Jr." to Chain Burger Brackets: Sonic vs. Carl's Jr.

Poll posted by Robyn Lee, April 1, 2010 at 12:00 PM

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gamma1099 answered "Fatburger" to Chain Burger Brackets: In-N-Out vs. Fatburger

Poll posted by Robyn Lee, March 31, 2010 at 12:00 PM

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gamma1099 answered "White Castle" to Chain Burger Brackets: Five Guys vs. White Castle

Poll posted by Robyn Lee, March 30, 2010 at 12:00 PM

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gamma1099 answered "Steak 'n Shake" to Chain Burger Brackets: Smashburger vs. Steak 'n Shake

Poll posted by Robyn Lee, March 29, 2010 at 9:00 AM

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gamma1099 answered "Carl's Jr." to Chain Burger Brackets: Carl's Jr. vs. Jack in the Box

Poll posted by Robyn Lee, March 23, 2010 at 12:00 PM

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gamma1099 answered "Way" to Grocery store self-checkout lanes: way or no way?

Poll posted by Adam Kuban, March 9, 2010 at 8:50 PM

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gamma1099 answered "White Castle" to Do You Prefer White Castle or Krystal?

Poll posted by Robyn Lee, March 1, 2010 at 9:00 AM

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gamma1099 answered "Stacked Burgers" to What's Your Favorite Burger Style?

Poll posted by Robyn Lee, February 8, 2010 at 9:00 AM

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gamma1099 answered "Raw" to How Do You Like Onions on Your Burger?

Poll posted by Robyn Lee, February 1, 2010 at 9:00 AM

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gamma1099 answered "Coke" to What Do You Call Cola Drinks

Poll posted by Erin Zimmer, January 27, 2010 at 7:30 PM

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gamma1099 answered "Somewhere else! (Answer in the comments.)" to What's Your Favorite Burger in New York?

Poll posted by Carey Jones, December 7, 2009 at 12:00 PM

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gamma1099 got 50% correct on Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Oysters?

Quiz posted by Joan Fang, July 19, 2010 at 8:00 PM

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