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I just got back from Corton. The website asks guests to refrain from using flash photography and cell phones. I accept that gladly. You quote Drew here as saying,

"No, we're not going to stop people from taking photos," Nieporent said. "We'd just like people to be considerate of the other people in the restaurant.""

So why, when I entered, was I told that no photography was permitted. I asked nicely and was told, "no". The host asked the chef and reiterated that it was not permissible. I explained that I would not use a flash. I explained that I would not use the photos online nor for any commercial purposes. Still, my request was refused. I feel lied to based on the website only saying that "flash photography" was not permitted and also the quote here from Drew. So Drew, why is this?

The food at Corton was good but, just like Momofuku Ko, I won't be back. I see no reason to reward restaurants who don't consider my desire for a permanent memory, valid. They can make any policies they like but I still get to chose where I dine. I also chose to deal with people who advertise honestly. Drew said that, "we're not going to stop people" but that is just what they did. That to me is deceptive.

In the interest of full disclosure, the host did comp a round of drinks for us because of this. Still, it, (please, please, pardon the pun, leaves a bad taste in my mouth.

it would have to be hands down to chick fil a. take into consideration the quality of their food as well as price point, flavor and texture. i've had both. i was Extremely disappointed with mcdonalds (as always really). i'm not one for take out and fast food however knowing that chick fil a hand batters each breast, fresh (Actually Fresh!) is a winner. i worked at a mcdonalds - it makes no sense how they are comparable - to me its a sad sad copy cat. oh, PS...mcdonald's "southern style" chicken on a biscuit is also a joke.

Chick-Fil-A definitely has the better sandwich but McDonald's is not a bad second if you can't get to CFA! McDonald's is open later and on Sundays!

Check out my blog post on Fiore's infamous Roast Beef, Mozz and Gravy Hero...including super-detailed photos of this delicious sandwich that'll make you want to lick the screen.

http://thehobokenguy.com/hobokens-best-sandwich-fiores-roast-beef-mozz-gravy-hero/

People go to Skyline because it's all they know, but it doesn't compare to the real chili parlors in Cincinnati -- Price Hill, Camp Washington, Blue Ash and the 30 or so other independantly owned mom and pop legitimate chili parlors in town. Judging Cincinnati Chili by going to Skyline (or Goldstar) is like judging Hamburgers by going to McDonalds. Or judging New York City by going to Times Square. Or judging America by listening to Paris Hilton.

In Covington's MainStrasse, the German restaurant is Wertheim's.

I made these tonight, they were great!

See my version

Old Orville got it right . His popcorn is the product of years of research . He modified the corn plant . OMG GMF WAD CAW . [ Oh my God . We are doomed . Call Alice Waters .

Love slightly burnt popcorn, mmm.

Im with you Carey:
I'd rather unpopped kernels than burnt ones.

My father has a microwave with THE PERFECT popcorn setting.
Press the Button that says popcorn and when it dings: VOILA!
Not a second too soon or too late! I swear (well almost perfect)~

It really bugs me when there's a lot of unpopped kernels, so I err towards burnt - but only SLIGHTLY burnt, I'm talking, maybe a handful that are slightly burnt. I kind of like those ones! But, if I'm smelling burnt pop corn or half the bag is burnt then it's a no-go. Toss and restart the process.

I have to say though, my favorite part is getting to the bottom of the bag and finding the half popped ones. Even if there's only a crack in the shell, they're the best. Super crunchy!

Does anyone else really like STALE popcorn? When it's kind of chewy? I will save half of my popcorn from the movie theater and eat it again in 2 days or so...yum! Maybe it reminds me of eating those giant 3-flavor tins of popcorn my family would sometimes get at Christmas...and wouldn't finish until well into the New Year! Haha, please don't judge.