I never went before because of the lines. Sure ain't gonna try now.
Fresh Massachusetts oysters and a lobster roll with a glass of a white from Alsace in a very nice Boston seafood restaurant.
bottle of '08 san gregorio Taurasi, a slice of pizza, and a double espresso.
Lobster hash.
Bacon, Vidalia onion, potato, yellow pepper, leftover lobster meat, fresh thyme and an over-easy egg broken on top.
Now do I have a nap or cut the lawn?
Bacon, Vidalia onion, potato, yellow pepper, leftover lobster meat, fresh thyme and an over-easy egg broken on top.
Now do I have a nap or cut the lawn?
^A nap would feel very rewarding.
quote:Originally posted by steve8:
Lobster hash.
Bacon, Vidalia onion, potato, yellow pepper, leftover lobster meat, fresh thyme and an over-easy egg broken on top.
Now do I have a nap or cut the lawn?
Man that sounds incredible!
Chipotle
Burnt ends 
BBQ'd pork Banh Mi. 
Sushi at a new Mariano's (grocery store) in Chicago- pretty good!
quote:Originally posted by EB Wine:
Sushi at a new Mariano's (grocery store) in Chicago- pretty good!
We love Mariano's. If the one close to you has a BBQ cafe section, try their pulled pork. I was surprised how good and smoky it was, and shocked at how big the portion was. We have been going to one in Wheaton but one will open in Aurora this year just a few miles down the road from me.
Back on topic - calling it lunch since it was at 11:45. Two over medium eggs on top of a skillet of potatoes, chorizo, onions, tomatoes and jalapenos. Yum.
quote:Originally posted by billhike:quote:Originally posted by EB Wine:
Sushi at a new Mariano's (grocery store) in Chicago- pretty good!
We love Mariano's. If the one close to you has a BBQ cafe section, try their pulled pork. I was surprised how good and smoky it was, and shocked at how big the portion was. We have been going to one in Wheaton but one will open in Aurora this year just a few miles down the road from me.
Back on topic - calling it lunch since it was at 11:45. Two over medium eggs on top of a skillet of potatoes, chorizo, onions, tomatoes and jalapenos. Yum.
Looks like I'll be back for dinner
Beef Stew with Country Vegetables.
brought out the new charcoal weber and fired 'er up
600 degrees sear, threw on some juicy lucies
egg plants and bell peppers
then after that lowered the temp and cooked some chicken drum sticks.
600 degrees sear, threw on some juicy lucies
egg plants and bell peppers
then after that lowered the temp and cooked some chicken drum sticks.
baba ghanous
Enough wine and cheese that I skipped dinner.
A lousy turkey sandwich at work
A gyro, and hummus and pita.
Salted beef sandwich (local vendor at Borough Market in London)
-Not quite as good as a NY pastrami, but tasty nonethtless
-Not quite as good as a NY pastrami, but tasty nonethtless
Sushi Bento Box.
Had a lovely lunch at Chateau d'Arche in Sauternes today. First time I've had an entire meal paired solely with Sauternes, and damned if it wasn't a terrific match and a total eye-opener!
- Tube of smoked Norwegian salmon rolled up with creme fraiche in center, horseradish emulsion, Yuzu vinaigrette with a bit of arugula (2012 L'esprit de Gravas Sauternes; food cut the sweetness of the wine, and the acidity of the wine cut the richness of the fish, very informative to me)
- Cilantro carmelized breast of game hen, with mushroom pastry, asparagus tips, and roasted cherry tomatoes on the vine (2007 Chateau d'Arche and 2003 Chateau Filhot; both worked well with the food, even the roasted tomato, and the Filhot is the superior wine here, with a very long finish)
- Roasted peach melba (when was the last time you had that??) with praline, vanilla whipped cream, chocolate drizzle, and praline ice cream on the side (2010 Clos du Roy, which has clear peach and pineapple notes)
I was surprised by how well the wines matched the food-- which was the point of this luncheon-- and thoroughly enjoyed all of it. I am going to emulate the first course as soon as we have people over after we get home. I enjoyed the chicken/Sauternes pairing, but still prefer a lighter red to the sweet wine.
We also went to Chateau Suduiraut afterwards for a tasting. The 2010 was the best of recent vintages (2008/9/10) that were opened for us, but I bought a couple of 1999 that was also available.
- Tube of smoked Norwegian salmon rolled up with creme fraiche in center, horseradish emulsion, Yuzu vinaigrette with a bit of arugula (2012 L'esprit de Gravas Sauternes; food cut the sweetness of the wine, and the acidity of the wine cut the richness of the fish, very informative to me)
- Cilantro carmelized breast of game hen, with mushroom pastry, asparagus tips, and roasted cherry tomatoes on the vine (2007 Chateau d'Arche and 2003 Chateau Filhot; both worked well with the food, even the roasted tomato, and the Filhot is the superior wine here, with a very long finish)
- Roasted peach melba (when was the last time you had that??) with praline, vanilla whipped cream, chocolate drizzle, and praline ice cream on the side (2010 Clos du Roy, which has clear peach and pineapple notes)
I was surprised by how well the wines matched the food-- which was the point of this luncheon-- and thoroughly enjoyed all of it. I am going to emulate the first course as soon as we have people over after we get home. I enjoyed the chicken/Sauternes pairing, but still prefer a lighter red to the sweet wine.
We also went to Chateau Suduiraut afterwards for a tasting. The 2010 was the best of recent vintages (2008/9/10) that were opened for us, but I bought a couple of 1999 that was also available.
Pad Thai from Sukhothai on Wellington.
Nice authentic northern Thailand pad thai and a very welcome "Thai hot".
Nice authentic northern Thailand pad thai and a very welcome "Thai hot".
quote:Originally posted by Rob_Sutherland:
Pad Thai from Sukhothai on Wellington.
Nice authentic northern Thailand pad thai and a very welcome "Thai hot".
Love good Pad Thai. A couple of nuggets.
Even in Thailand, Pad Thai is rarely spicy. It's traditionally a milder dish which uses tamarind as its central flavor theme.
The dish really only took root in Thailand during WWII as a means of conserving rice and to promote a "national dish" for patriotic purposes.
In Thailand, many restaurants don't make it. I remember eating at a restaurant in Bankok when a friend tried to order Pad Thai. The waiter pointed at the door. I thought he was throwing us out! With some translation help from the table next to us, what he was trying to say was that if we wanted Pad Thai, we should get it from a street vendor because theirs was the best in the city. Go figure...
PH
quote:Originally posted by PurpleHaze:quote:Originally posted by Rob_Sutherland:
Pad Thai from Sukhothai on Wellington.
Love good Pad Thai.
PH
+1
Oatmeal with bananas and honey
cappucino
cappucino
Yesterday in Tijuana I had great carnitas tacos and chicharron with fresh guacamole
The g-momma burger combo at the French River Trading Post. I was unaware g-mans empire extended this far north. The burger was good, the fries exceptional and its always a treat to get farqharts ice cream.
Tuna fish sandwich
Sushi with Vinaigre! Thanks for the bday gift, Vinaigre!
Picadillo, plaintains, black beans
Pad Thai from Khao San Road (the Toronto restaurant, not the actual street).
Don't care if it's authentic or not, it's Thai hot and I'm loving the Friday indulgence!
Don't care if it's authentic or not, it's Thai hot and I'm loving the Friday indulgence!
5 guys burgers
quote:Originally posted by Seaquam:
Had a lovely lunch at Chateau d'Arche in Sauternes today. First time I've had an entire meal paired solely with Sauternes, and damned if it wasn't a terrific match and a total eye-opener!
- Tube of smoked Norwegian salmon rolled up with creme fraiche in center, horseradish emulsion, Yuzu vinaigrette with a bit of arugula (2012 L'esprit de Gravas Sauternes; food cut the sweetness of the wine, and the acidity of the wine cut the richness of the fish, very informative to me)
- Cilantro carmelized breast of game hen, with mushroom pastry, asparagus tips, and roasted cherry tomatoes on the vine (2007 Chateau d'Arche and 2003 Chateau Filhot; both worked well with the food, even the roasted tomato, and the Filhot is the superior wine here, with a very long finish)
- Roasted peach melba (when was the last time you had that??) with praline, vanilla whipped cream, chocolate drizzle, and praline ice cream on the side (2010 Clos du Roy, which has clear peach and pineapple notes)
I was surprised by how well the wines matched the food-- which was the point of this luncheon-- and thoroughly enjoyed all of it. I am going to emulate the first course as soon as we have people over after we get home. I enjoyed the chicken/Sauternes pairing, but still prefer a lighter red to the sweet wine.
We also went to Chateau Suduiraut afterwards for a tasting. The 2010 was the best of recent vintages (2008/9/10) that were opened for us, but I bought a couple of 1999 that was also available.
the food coma afterwards must have been epic
quote:Originally posted by vinoevelo:
The g-momma burger combo at the French River Trading Post. I was unaware g-mans empire extended this far north. The burger was good, the fries exceptional and its always a treat to get farqharts ice cream.
some call me a renaissance man
a handful of trail mix
-paired with delicious vintage of 2014 tap water
-paired with delicious vintage of 2014 tap water
Grilled lobster and grilled calamari.
A regular No.13 from Jersey Mike's
quote:Originally posted by Lakersguy:
A regular No.13 from Jersey Mike's
Damn, they're everywhere! I had a #2 last night, Mike's way. Friend had a #56. Good subs.
PH
quote:Originally posted by PurpleHaze:quote:Originally posted by Lakersguy:
A regular No.13 from Jersey Mike's
Damn, they're everywhere! I had a #2 last night, Mike's way. Friend had a #56. Good subs.
PH
Have not heard of a #56! What is it?
quote:Originally posted by Lakersguy:quote:Originally posted by PurpleHaze:quote:Originally posted by Lakersguy:
A regular No.13 from Jersey Mike's
Damn, they're everywhere! I had a #2 last night, Mike's way. Friend had a #56. Good subs.
PH
Have not heard of a #56! What is it?
Big Kahuna Cheese Steak (Steak or Chicken)
Grilled onions and peppers plus mushrooms, jalapeños and extra cheese!