Since we're talking about restaurants, does anybody else have a wish list?

[LeftyMom]

I mean a list of places they want to eat at someday?

This would be mine:

http://www.foodswings.net/menu.html One of those vegan heart attack burgers sounds good. With fries and a chocolate shake. :9

http://www.millenniumrestaurant.com/ They had a Kucinich fundraiser here once but I couldn't make it. A whole restaurant of gourmet vegan food, only 2 hours from my house. *drool* Why haven't I eaten there yet? It's about $50/person, not counting the booze.

Everybody says fabulous stuff about Chicago Diner. http://www.veggiediner.com/ The cakes alone look worth the trip. http://veggiediner.com/menu7.html

Oh, and while I'm on this culinary road trip and apparently unconcerned about my waistline: http://www.mightyo.com/ Vegan Donuts! I can die happy now, and after I polish off a dozen I just might.

So where do you want to go eat someday?

[querelle]

1. Yes

There is a restaurant in north eastern Quebec called "Le Pied de Cochon" that got a five star rating from Michelin. I live about 20 miles from that resto. Think that I can a reservation? I called today. They can fit me in sometime in December. I can't help thinking that if Madonna were in our party, we could get in today.

[pitohui]

49. stop by in person and talk to the person who makes the reservation

give them a $20 bill and ask about the night you want

if they laugh that off, send a different person from your party over at another time with a $50

i think it would work

good luck and post a restaurant review after you go

[seemunkee]

63. Saw that on Tony Bourdains "No Reservations"

I still salivate thinking about everything he was served. Hope you can finally get in.

[flvegan]

2. I can think of a few places, but

I won't mention them.

Just because. For those of you that know me, will know why.

[LeftyMom]

6. I know what you're thinking.

Of course, 75% of your waking hours it's a safe bet. :evilgrin:

[flvegan]

22. Complaining, o' ye reaper

of the possibilities?

[LeftyMom]

24. Hell no.

:woohoo:

[Redstone]

13. Hush your dirty mind now...like ANYONE here doesn't know what you're

talking about. Even me, as oblivious as I am.

Besides, you should save "dining at the 'Y'" for special occasions. Nah, never mind, go ahead and do it every day if you want to. It's a low-calorie meal, after all.

Redstone

[MadAsHellNewYorker]

17. lmfao!

:rofl:

oh Redstone...dining at the Y :evilgrin:

[flvegan]

20. Redstone, sir, personally

I request a good table at the Y. I like to partake in the oh-so-delightful fare...

and I pray for lockjaw.

You sir, are NOT oblivious.

[Redstone]

25. No no no, no lockjaw. You gotta stay loose. You gotta do those warmups.

There is no good time to freeze up or choke, after all, not in THIS sport.

And it's one of the very few sports where women can excel right on a par with men. No Ladies' Tees. In fact, in some cases the women can outpace and outdistance the men.

It's truly egalitarian. The ultimate Level Playing Field.

Redstone

[flvegan]

26. Ah, yes...Redstone has again become the teacher.

Praying for lockjaw was a joke of my father in law. I agree with you more, though.

To think about it, I'd pray for a good, strong second wind. One that helped me bring her to her most peaked enjoyment.

Is that so wrong?

[Redstone]

29. Not wrong at all, Grasshopper. Such wisdom serves you well.

Redstone

[LeftyMom]

31. Well, it serves somebody.

:evilgrin:

[Redstone]

35. Don't make me say it!! Please!

Redstone

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

39. In fact, women have the home field advantage.

[outofbounds]

60. can you believe dining there in the state of Ga.

is a crime? and you can be labeled a sex offender and do time. That is so 1820's but true.

[AngryAmish]

65. Not anymore

Ask the Supreme Court

[LeftyMom]

69. Note to self:

Keep self and flvegan out of GA.

[outofbounds]

71. Been here to long

brings to mind an old Judas Priest song. Breakin' the law Breakin' the law Doooooo Doooooo (guitar part):headbang:

[begin_within]

15. Are they "all you can eat?"

[flvegan]

21. No. Not at all.

Sometimes, I can "eat" more than might be wished. It's all they care to be eaten.

What?

[begin_within]

53. Oh... so it's all about portion control.

[jobycom]

3. Millenium's on my list. If you ever get to Austin, you'll love a couple

places. There's Mothers cafe and Garden. Varied cuisine, but largely health oriented. Then there's Mr. Natural's. Vegetarian and vegan Mexican fast food and bakery. Great stuff. http://www.mrnatural-austin.com/

http://motherscafeaustin.com/

And there's Madras Pavilion, South Indian vegetarian cuisine. They've got locations in other places.

[jpgray]

4. If you ever go to MN, you should check out French Meadow Bakery

Awesome food, lots of vegan options--it's where I took my printmaking classmates for breakfast to celebrate the final day of class.

[Redstone]

5. I'd tell you, but it would gross you out, so I won't.

Redstone

[jpgray]

7. Wheel o' Veal? The Offal Truth?

[LeftyMom]

8. Pierre's House of Foie Gras?

:shrug:

[Redstone]

10. I'm going to wait a while before I tell you,because your reply and

jpgray's were so DAMN funny, I want to hear what others have to contribute.

...Ruth's Roadkill Restaurant, The Finest Dining On The Highway?

Redstone

[sbj405]

9. LM, have you checked out this place

http://stickyfingersbakery.com/

They even have mail order.

Also, you would love http://www.great-sage.com/

[LeftyMom]

14. I hear fabulous things about sticky fingers.

I'd never heard of great sage before. Some of that stuff on thier website looks really really good.

[eyesroll]

11. Those look good!

(And, as an aside, I got a vegan pesto pizza with soy mozzarella, broccoli, artichoke hearts and grape tomatoes in Milwaukee yesterday. Who woulda thunk it?)

My "wish list" is pretty cliched (think hype), although I'd like to hit some little holes in the wall in Barcelona, Bangkok, Tokyo...because that would mean I've been to Barcelona, Bangkok and Tokyo...:D

[flamingyouth]

12. I can vouch for Mighty O

We still have one up in the kitchen actually. Mmmm, so very good... :9

[begin_within]

16. If you're ever in San Diego, go to Mama's Bakery & Lebanese Deli, at

4237 Alabama Street - menu includes plenty of vegetarian selections including Fool Mudamas over Hummus, Vegetarian Stuffed Grape Leaves (either ala carte or in a "wrap"), Sajj bread, Baba Ghanouj Wrap, Falafel Wrap, Fried Eggplant Wrap, Manakeesh, Lebanese Salad, Vegetarian Combo Plate, Fool Mudamas Fava, Spinach Pie, Arabic Cofee, assorted Lebanese pastries. All for reasonable prices (Falafel Wrap is $4.50 and it's huge.)

[Redstone]

32. Lebanese food. If I had to pick one type to live on for the rest of my

life, that would be it.

Redstone

[LostinVA]

18. French Laundry in Napa, and Patsy's in NYC

And, anyplace if I can eat there with Ruth Reichl!

[LeftyMom]

19. There are a lot of great places to eat in the Napa Valley

Being madly in love with food generally, I really want to visit Copia, which is a museum devoted to food.

[Karenca]

43. I'm reading Ruth's book right now---

Garlic and Sapphires.


I'm obsessed with food, really I am. I eat out constantly. It's my addiction (still thin though!)
So, I'm going to tell you something---skip Patsy's.

Now French Laundry--DO NOT MISS THAT ONE!

[LostinVA]

59. I love Ruth Reichl... have you read all of her books?

I'd LOVE to meet her!

[Karenca]

70. Actually, this is my

first one, recommended by my kid--
he's read all of her books.

[bridgit]

23. Zao Noodle...

http://www.zaonoodle.com :bounce:

[Redstone]

27. OK, no more funny replies to my previous answer, so I'll tell you.

And I'm sorry they aren't the kind of place that appeals to you. But you asked.

1) Pudges, East Norriton, PA for a cheesesteak hoagie.

2) Peter Luger's Steakhouse, Brooklyn. I was last there in 1976, and I still remember it.

3) That BBQ place, somewhere in Mississippi, I can't remember the town (Tunica?), it was a long time ago and I might not have been entirely sober, and it was hot, Christ it's ALWAYS hot down there, but that was BBQ like I've never had before or since. Pork, natch. And the cornbread, and the slaw...I'd have died happy right there at that picnic table.

So there you have it.

Edit: I said "pervious answer." Think that's one of them Freudian thingies?

Redstone

[LeftyMom]

28. Not an issue

If I only wanted to hear places I would eat, I'd have posted to the veg forum. :)

[Redstone]

30. I knew that. You're an open-minded sort. Kind of like another Vegan

who hangs around here, and whom the same I first got to like when I asked why Vegans pronounce the word with a long 'e' like they eat Veegtables, and his answer was something to the effect of "Because it pisses off people who aren't vegans."

That there is my kind of mind. You have such as well. And that's a compliment.

Redstone

[LeftyMom]

34. Thank you!

:hug:

I rather like him too. :D

[Redstone]

36. But I'm easier for him to deal with than you are. With me, it's just a

manly handshake and nine beers, then we're on our separate ways.

With you? could get complicated. And I certainly hope it does.

You know, when I first met Mrs R, we were separated by the same number of miles as you guys are, and it sure worked out in the end for us.

Hope it does for you guys as well. You both deserve it.

Redstone

[LeftyMom]

37. I hope so.

I think it will. :)

[Katina]

33. I want to go to the top 50 listed in Zagats NYC

so far, I've hit about 20. Yes, I can be very shallow.

[Karenca]

40. Me too

I must have eaten in at least 20-30.

Yes, I'm shallow, but truly satisfied.

[Katina]

44. areole is great

but one of my favorites isn't even on the list... L'Absinthe!

[Karenca]

45. I love Areole (sp?)---so good!

I never tried L'Absinthe.

Thanks for the recommendation!

[Karenca]

46. My favorite is Bouley

I love the red room--I even named my dog
after Bouley --- Booli the poodle.

[Katina]

47. I've been to Boule's(sp?) bakery

in Tri-Beca and it was fantastic.

[Karenca]

51. He's the best.

His bakery is right across the street from
the formal restaurant.

If you go, try to get- the red room--there's an ivory room and a red one.

The red room is so eclectic....super comfy upholstered dining chairs, red vaulted walls,
flickering Murano chandeliers with dripping with crystal fruits,---it's just gorgeous.

[Katina]

61. will do and try the bakery as well

gothic style venetian plaster walls in a warm gold. Plenty of space between the tables for intimate conversations. The service and the food was fantastic.

[Karenca]

52. I think it Aureole.

Whatever, it's yum!

[Katina]

62. spelling is not my forte'

but you are right YUM!

Have you tried Yhe Modern? We loved the Cafe' because you could order a lot of different things since they were all tappas sized portions...and delicious ones at that.

[Karenca]

68. Nope

And here's a few I still need to try:
Aquavit
Masa
Per Se
Casa Mono
Il Mulino
Have you tried any of those?

My fave is Bouley, tho probably one of my best meals ever was at
Aureole.

What I really enjoy the most is a great restaurant with a laid back or funky decor:
Pearl Oyster Bar-get the lobster roll.
Mama Mexicana (what a dump! ...best Mexican ever)
Blue Ribbon Bakery.....

I'm a downtown girl at heart!

But I never say no to the wonderful "fancier places".
L'Impero....great Italian
Union Square Cafe...always wonderful
Veritas
Gramercy Tavern
Tabla--sooooooo good! I better stop!

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

38. Those places all look pretty good to me.

There's a sushi place in Philly that I really want to eat at one day, but I'm drawing a total blank on the name now.

[bullwinkle428]

41. Is anyone familiar with restaurants around the Monterey Peninsula area?

I'm going there next week for a vacation! :woohoo:

[LeftyMom]

42. That is a great place to vacation

I'm not much help with where to eat though, there aren't many veg places that I know of, so I usually wind up grabbing lunch at the Nob Hill two blocks from the aquarium and sitting down on one of the benches to eat. Most of the restraunts are pretty seafood intensive. Even the one in the aquarium, which I find intensely odd. Spend $30 a head looking at fish all day, then eat fish. :shrug: They do go out of thier way to educate people about avoiding non-sustanable fisheries though.

[bullwinkle428]

66. My brother and I are both big seafood fans, so I figured there

wouldn't be a lack of good options as far as that goes! A couple of the seafood restaurant sites specifically mention their use of sustainable products only, and things they've dropped due to over-fishing. I have the Frommer's guide and have been looking around online for some suggestions as well. In fact, I think the Frommer's writer even mentioned your idea of just picking up things from the various vendors along Cannery Row and just hanging out along the pier enjoying the views. Here in Iowa, we've been experiencing near 100° temps for over a week, so upper sixties-highs sounds amazing to me right now! A couple of the seafood restaurant sites specifically mention their use of sustainable products only, and things they've dropped due to over-fishing.

[BrotherBuzz]

58. Monterey's Fish House

Very popular family owned business that serves very fresh fish and locals love it. Reservations are a must as they have a small dining room and it fill up fast. Expect to wait even with reservations, but it's worth it. Off the beaten path away from the tourist area but close. Local fisherman sell directly to the cooks in the parking lot in the afternoon so it has really fresh seafood and shellfish, and they know how to prepare it right!. Locals write crappy revues hoping to keep the damn tourists away, but don't be fooled. ;)


2114 Del Monte Ave., Monterey, CA, USA
Phone: [phone]

[bullwinkle428]

67. Thanks for the suggestion!! It's now on my list. I've already

compiled a list of several possibilities for dining; probably way too anal-retentive an approach for some, but I don't want to be uninformed and be forced to eat at Denny's some night because I didn't have enough info, for example...

[Robeson]

48. I'd like to check out Moby's place...

...https://www.teany.com/

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

55. I keep meaning to check that out too.

I really have no excuse not to have.

[pitohui]

50. bayona's in new orleans

it's funny to say so but i've never eaten there

it prob. isn't the same after katrina tho

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

54. "Since we're talking about restraints, do..."

Yeah, so that's what appears in the subject line for this post on my list of blogrolled journals.

Why would "restaurants" be abbreviated to "restraints"? Is this only happening to me? I was like, "woah, we're talking about restraints? I'm clicking on that!" So I did, and it brought me to the restaurant post. So I was like, "woah, my mind is even dirtier than I thought." So I went back to MyDU and sure enough, it really said "Since we're talking about restraints, do..."

Weird...
:scared:

[LeftyMom]

56. The spell check function has a dirty mind.

That's all.

Speaking of dirty minds, I'm loving your cousin's podcast. :)

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

57. If you were in the NY area, I'd recommend you check out the live show.

It'll be starting up again in the fall.

Him and his girlfriend are seriously the most entertaining people to have around on Thanksgiving & X-Mas.

[AngryAmish]

64. Veggie Diner diner here

It may be good for a vegetarian restuarant but I could think of 25 veggie friendly places that are better than that joint. They have lived on their reputation. I refuse to go there anymore.