JoeSchmoe Posted June 6, 2021 Report Share Posted June 6, 2021 Hey Everyone... Rather than fight and argue all offseason about the 1OA, new coach, Eichel/Reinhart futures I thought this thread as a distraction. What is your favourite restaurant? I'll start and say my favourite is the Dinosaur BBQ in Syracuse. 20 years or so ago my friend went to Syracuse on full scholarship. A bunch of us would go down for sports weekends and to hang out. We would eat at the Dino Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. It opened me to the world of BBQ cooking which I've been quite into on my own for a long time since. I've been to the Buffalo and Rochester locations many times as well... and while still good, neither seem to measure up to the consistency of the Syracuse location. What do you guys have? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broken Ankles Posted June 6, 2021 Report Share Posted June 6, 2021 Maestros Ocean Club in Newport Beach. Live music. Usually a piano and female lounge singer. Steaks are top notch. Service always impeccable. And as Vince Vaughn would say, lots of beautiful babies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zamboni Posted June 6, 2021 Report Share Posted June 6, 2021 Left bank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampD Posted June 6, 2021 Report Share Posted June 6, 2021 Kill me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pi2000 Posted June 6, 2021 Report Share Posted June 6, 2021 The Wehrle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerreaultForever Posted June 6, 2021 Report Share Posted June 6, 2021 Valentino's. Hamilton Ontario. Best pizza outside of NY city. The mob eats there so you know it has to be good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted June 6, 2021 Report Share Posted June 6, 2021 It's not there anymore, but my favourite restaurant was Bistro Des Artistes in Cleveland. Only comparable food was from Michael Noble (challenger on the original Iron Chef). They make what French food at a gourmet level should taste like. Service was stupendous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pastajoe Posted June 6, 2021 Report Share Posted June 6, 2021 Frank’s Sunny Italy in Buffalo. Big portions and everything’s good. I like Dinosaur BBQ in Syracuse, but it’s hard to get in to, and then your on top of each other inside, and service is sometimes slow. The Rochester location near the arena was more comfortable. For franchise restaurants it’s Texas Roadhouse. Best chili I’ve ever had. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom webster Posted June 6, 2021 Report Share Posted June 6, 2021 Mulberry’s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted June 6, 2021 Report Share Posted June 6, 2021 1 hour ago, pastajoe said: Frank’s Sunny Italy in Buffalo. Big portions and everything’s good. I like Dinosaur BBQ in Syracuse, but it’s hard to get in to, and then your on top of each other inside, and service is sometimes slow. The Rochester location near the arena was more comfortable. For franchise restaurants it’s Texas Roadhouse. Best chili I’ve ever had. I love Frank's Sunny Italy. I took my now wife there when she accepted my marriage proposal. I go there every year on that anniversary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubkev Posted June 6, 2021 Report Share Posted June 6, 2021 Chili's 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjd1001 Posted June 6, 2021 Report Share Posted June 6, 2021 Beach house in Chatham MA. Honorable metion to me to a small mexican/taco restaurant in Stuart, FL...the name escpaes me now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabres Fan in NS Posted June 6, 2021 Report Share Posted June 6, 2021 Salvatore's. Hydrostone Market, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. My friends run it. Great pizza, but not your 'fast food' kind of pizza. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stinky finger Posted June 6, 2021 Report Share Posted June 6, 2021 9 hours ago, SwampD said: Kill me. I can accommodate. Let's get a booth. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubkev Posted June 6, 2021 Report Share Posted June 6, 2021 Applebee's. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthEbriate Posted June 6, 2021 Report Share Posted June 6, 2021 Apollon in Appleton, WI. The original owner/chef Stavros passed away years ago and so maybe it's not what it once was. But it's a hole-in-the-wall fine dining in the last place you'd expect to find it. So yummy. And the avgolemono soup... I've never found its equal anywhere else, whether low-end or high-end or even in big, big culinary cities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASabreFan Posted June 6, 2021 Report Share Posted June 6, 2021 I don't eat in restaurants. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted June 7, 2021 Report Share Posted June 7, 2021 Which city/country/continent? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveoath Posted June 7, 2021 Report Share Posted June 7, 2021 Monachyle Mhor in Balquidder, Scotland. Only been twice and was unbelievable both times. Nice part of the world to stay too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudacek Posted June 8, 2021 Report Share Posted June 8, 2021 Gotta get to Scotland one day. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAud Posted June 8, 2021 Report Share Posted June 8, 2021 All-time: Two that are no longer in existence Len Berg's in downtown Macon, GA. Only open for lunch. Orders were by letter, with A-D being the daily protein options and E onward being sides. Desserts ordered separately. Pure southern food heaven. I'd get a C-G-L a B-E-H, etc. Then I'd go for peach cobbler or macaroon pie. One floor, made up of separate rooms each with a simple theme. Bourbon Street in the Roppongi district in Tokyo. A cajun food gem run by an Indian guy from Singapore who learned to cook in Lake Charles, LA. He'd greet every guest and became friends with repeat customers. Food was incredible - legit New Orleans cuisine with Japanese level quality and service. Current: Simply Crepes in Canandaigua. Still exploring the menu but after half a dozen visits we haven't found any duds. Nice atmosphere and solid service. Gems include the grilled brussel sprouts side with carmelized bacon and onions, drizzled with maple vinaigrette and topped with feta. French chicken crepe is delicious. Haven't found anything bad yet. Pro tip for two: Order a sweet crepe and a protein based dish and then split them. Best of both worlds. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FogBat Posted June 10, 2021 Report Share Posted June 10, 2021 I loved Ponderosa and Ruby Tuesday back in the day with the AYCE salad bars. There was also a small chain in Alabama called Country's BBQ. I heard that they only have one joint left in Auburn, which is a shame since their stuff was so good. Montgomery has this awesome Mexican restaurant called Sol Restaurante Mexicano & Taqueria. If you feel like venturing to Alabama and want great Mexican food, this is the place to go. For BBQ, I like Jim N Nick's. They picked up where Country's left off. Also, Mission BBQ. Aside from being veteran-friendly, they offer six different sauces with your meal. My wife and my MIL LOVE Chicken Salad Chick! I don't mind it myself. However, the decor and ambience has a distinctly feminine air to it. It's definitely not a biker bar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GASabresIUFAN Posted June 10, 2021 Report Share Posted June 10, 2021 Gibson's for steak in Chicago San Marco for Italian in Buffalo (also still loves Chef's) Ege for Sushi in Marietta, GA Le Fat for Vietnamese in Atlanta, GA Nahm for Thai in Alpharetta, GA Dockside in Port Royal SC for fresh seafood La Carreta for Columbian food in Marietta GA Other really good places in and around Atlanta: The Select, The Optimist, Tiny Lou's, Sotto Sotto, Little Alley's Steak House, La Grotta, and Heirloom Market BBQ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zamboni Posted June 10, 2021 Report Share Posted June 10, 2021 2 hours ago, Crosschecking said: I loved Ponderosa and Ruby Tuesday back in the day with the AYCE salad bars. There was also a small chain in Alabama called Country's BBQ. I heard that they only have one joint left in Auburn, which is a shame since their stuff was so good. Montgomery has this awesome Mexican restaurant called Sol Restaurante Mexicano & Taqueria. If you feel like venturing to Alabama and want great Mexican food, this is the place to go. For BBQ, I like Jim N Nick's. They picked up where Country's left off. Also, Mission BBQ. Aside from being veteran-friendly, they offer six different sauces with your meal. My wife and my MIL LOVE Chicken Salad Chick! I don't mind it myself. However, the decor and ambience has a distinctly feminine air to it. It's definitely not a biker bar. https://www.buzzfeed.com/victoriavouloumanos/ayce-buffet-workers-horror-stories I avoid buffets like the plague Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FogBat Posted June 10, 2021 Report Share Posted June 10, 2021 6 hours ago, Zamboni said: https://www.buzzfeed.com/victoriavouloumanos/ayce-buffet-workers-horror-stories I avoid buffets like the plague Not to beg semantics, but I did say, "back in the day". Enjoy your lunch today, wherever it may be. 🙂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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