Is Our Knowledge Of Fine Dining That Bad???

[Fletch]

Yo, y'all,

I once made some suggestions about NYC restaurants to a friend of mine. She was very thankful for the suggestions, and was suprised. Why? Because I was one of the few brothas she knew that "knew more than just BBQ's and Red Lobster".

To the ladies. Is it that bad with us brothas? Do all we know about dining is BBQ's and Red Lobster? I know of, and have been to, many good restaurants in NYC, and I will say that I don't have that problem, so stop stereotyping.

To the fellas. Pleeeeeeeaaaaaase. Expose your woman to some fine dining. Your woman deserves better. I'm not hating on BBQ's or Red Lobster, but be in the know, and start treatin' your woman to something else. If you are on budget, there are plenty of places (at least in NYC) where there's fine dining and nice settings at inexpensive prices. Oh, yeah, and pick up Zagat and Time Out Eating And Drinking guides. And don't be afraid to explore. Peace.

[ May 07, 2003, 04:57 PM: Message edited by: einnod23 ]

[And]

Personally I find eating out to be highly over rated. I much prefer food cooked by family and friends ...
Ehhh ... okay, I just don't like dining out.

[Fletch]

Originally posted by 6 23:
Personally I find eating out to be highly over rated. I much prefer food cooked by family and friends ...
Ehhh ... okay, I just don't like dining out. So do I. I come from a family that loves to eat, whether out or in (home made roast duck and shrimp parmigagna on Thanksgiving).

I'm just talking about when folks do go out. I get complaints from women that men don't have good taste when it comes to dining (or cooking at home).

[ngeso]

To the fellas. Pleeeeeeeaaaaaase. Expose your woman to some fine dining. Your woman deserves better. [/QB]rubbish. YOU deserve better. take YOURself out to eat! go out to dine with people who want to dine

[Ken1015]

I can already see where this one is headed. We'll get a 5+ page diatribe on the eating habits of white and black people and racism in the restaurant industry. Continue.

[ngeso]

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[Ken1015]

Ngeso, I'm going to send you an email.

[ May 08, 2003, 07:59 AM: Message edited by: Soulful1015 ]

[JMJ]

Originally posted by Soulful1015:
I can already see where this one is headed. We'll get a 5+ page diatribe on the eating habits of white and black people and racism in the restaurant industry. Continue. Boyscott White Castle!!!.....JMJ graemlins/bolt.gif

[ngeso]

Originally posted by Soulful1015:
Ngeso, I'm going to send you an email. 1015, check your mail.

peace, ngeso.

[Koffy Brown]

You have to be open to experiencing new things...

when I visited NY I ate so much authentic japanese food...I am hooked

I also ate at an Ethiopian Restaurant that was different but tasty...I did happen to order a dish that I enjoyed...

but just like music you have to be open to the experience of something outside of your norm...

[JMJ]

Avoid whitefish..........JMJ

[GROOVE VICTIM]

See that's my problem. I willing to cook, or take a lady out to a nice restaurant (no buffets) but these chicks down here are so simple, that it gets on my nerves.

[Fletch]

Originally posted by GROOVE VICTIM:
See that's my problem. I willing to cook, or take a lady out to a nice restaurant (no buffets) but these chicks down here are so simple, that it gets on my nerves. You mean the chicks only settle for BBQs Red Lobster and Sizzler (remember Kadeem Hardisson in "White Man Can't Jump graemlins/rofl.gif )?

[nev m]

Originally posted by Ashaki:
You have to be open to experiencing new things...

when I visited NY I ate so much authentic japanese food...I am hooked

I also ate at an Ethiopian Restaurant that was different but tasty...I did happen to order a dish that I enjoyed...

but just like music you have to be open to the experience of something outside of your norm... Here, here!! Avenue A sushi!! with live DJ!!

[nev m]

If in Birmingham UK! Try Mr Egg, Hurst St. mmmmmm biggrinangel.gif

[MYOR]

Originally posted by nev m:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Ashaki:
You have to be open to experiencing new things...

when I visited NY I ate so much authentic japanese food...I am hooked

I also ate at an Ethiopian Restaurant that was different but tasty...I did happen to order a dish that I enjoyed...

but just like music you have to be open to the experience of something outside of your norm... Here, here!! Avenue A sushi!! with live DJ!! </font>[/QUOTE]Planet Thai in Brooklyn... Good food, affordable and YES a live DJ... I think I dance the whole time I'm eating... a biggrinangel.gif

[Koffy Brown]

Theres a sushi/martini bar here with a live dj...and the sushi is off the hook, but why in the hell does the martini's cost so damn much...

[nev m]

Originally posted by Ashaki:
Theres a sushi/martini bar here with a live dj...and the sushi is off the hook, but why in the hell does the martini's cost so damn much... Cocktail prices in the States blew my head off!!, and the beer prices come to that! Went to see a friend play in a Hotel lobby, and paid $8.00 for a 69p bottle of Heineken!! damn!

Is Chi any cheaper? as Im probably gonna end up there.

[Koffy Brown]

Originally posted by nev m:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Ashaki:
Theres a sushi/martini bar here with a live dj...and the sushi is off the hook, but why in the hell does the martini's cost so damn much... Cocktail prices in the States blew my head off!!, and the beer prices come to that! Went to see a friend play in a Hotel lobby, and paid $8.00 for a 69p bottle of Heineken!! damn!

Is Chi any cheaper? as Im probably gonna end up there. </font>[/QUOTE]Now here beer prices aren't half as bad as they are in NY....but drink prices are off the hook...10 for a martini is ridiculous...I bought a Corona and a coke in NY and my tab was $10..ridiculous

[Fletch]

Originally posted by Ashaki:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by nev m:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Ashaki:
Theres a sushi/martini bar here with a live dj...and the sushi is off the hook, but why in the hell does the martini's cost so damn much... Cocktail prices in the States blew my head off!!, and the beer prices come to that! Went to see a friend play in a Hotel lobby, and paid $8.00 for a 69p bottle of Heineken!! damn!

Is Chi any cheaper? as Im probably gonna end up there. </font>[/QUOTE]Now here beer prices aren't half as bad as they are in NY....but drink prices are off the hook...10 for a martini is ridiculous...I bought a Corona and a coke in NY and my tab was $10..ridiculous </font>[/QUOTE]The best drink bargain by far has to be New Orleans. THREE FOR ONE DURING HAPPY HOUR!!! At every spot on Bourbon. I'm chuggin' three Coronas (or three Margauritas) for $5. Just as drunk as I wanna be. Peace.

[ultra]

Miami drink prices are worse.

I asked a waiter in Miami why the tip is always added at restaurants and he said b/c they have so many European tourists and others (South America) that are not used to tipping, they add the tip automatically...same thing with drinks. So keep in mind while in Miami to not double tip!


Originally posted by Ashaki:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by nev m:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Ashaki:
Theres a sushi/martini bar here with a live dj...and the sushi is off the hook, but why in the hell does the martini's cost so damn much... Cocktail prices in the States blew my head off!!, and the beer prices come to that! Went to see a friend play in a Hotel lobby, and paid $8.00 for a 69p bottle of Heineken!! damn!

Is Chi any cheaper? as Im probably gonna end up there. </font>[/QUOTE]Now here beer prices aren't half as bad as they are in NY....but drink prices are off the hook...10 for a martini is ridiculous...I bought a Corona and a coke in NY and my tab was $10..ridiculous </font>[/QUOTE]

[ May 08, 2003, 10:39 AM: Message edited by: ultra ]

[Alanda Marquette from DiscoLadyLand]

If my husband or I don't cook, we like to go to a very good restaurant. Most of the time we enjoy Mexican, Italian or Cajun when we dine out. Now if the crumbsnatchers go, we go to a non-expensive restaurant.

[Alanda Marquette from DiscoLadyLand]

Originally posted by ultra:
Miami drink prices are worse.

I asked a waiter in Miami why the tip is always added at restaurants and he said b/c they have so many European tourists and others (South America) that are not used to tipping, they add the tip automatically...same thing with drinks. So keep in mind while in Miami to not double tip!

</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Ashaki:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by nev m:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Ashaki:
Theres a sushi/martini bar here with a live dj...and the sushi is off the hook, but why in the hell does the martini's cost so damn much... Cocktail prices in the States blew my head off!!, and the beer prices come to that! Went to see a friend play in a Hotel lobby, and paid $8.00 for a 69p bottle of Heineken!! damn!

Is Chi any cheaper? as Im probably gonna end up there. </font>[/QUOTE]Now here beer prices aren't half as bad as they are in NY....but drink prices are off the hook...10 for a martini is ridiculous...I bought a Corona and a coke in NY and my tab was $10..ridiculous </font>[/QUOTE]</font>[/QUOTE]I was in Miami and they surprised me with the tip thing too. I had a Frozen Martini at a restaurant with dinner and it came to $25 just for me.

Chicago's prices are just as bad. A corona and coke here could run about 8 - 10 dollars here also, depending what part of the city you are in. Remember property taxes for the establishment will impact the prices for dining in certain areas of a city.

[Fletch]

Originally posted by DiscoLady:
If my husband or I don't cook, we like to go to a very good restaurant. Most of the time we enjoy Mexican, Italian or Cajun when we dine out. Now if the crumbsnatchers go, we go to a non-expensive restaurant. Now THAT's what BBQs was intended for--the families (wife, husband, crumbsnatchers).

[Discogoddess]

Originally posted by GROOVE VICTIM:
See that's my problem. I willing to cook, or take a lady out to a nice restaurant (no buffets) but these chicks down here are so simple, that it gets on my nerves. *Laughing*

This reminds me of a little joke my hubby cracked once. He affected the voice of a 'round the way sista talking to her girl: "..Girl, you know I HAD to go 'head and give him some...girl, he took me to HOUSTON'S!"...

[And]

Originally posted by einnod23:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by 6 23:
Personally I find eating out to be highly over rated. I much prefer food cooked by family and friends ...
Ehhh ... okay, I just don't like dining out. So do I. I come from a family that loves to eat, whether out or in (home made roast duck and shrimp parmigagna on Thanksgiving).
I'm just talking about when folks do go out. I get complaints from women that men don't have good taste when it comes to dining (or cooking at home). </font>[/QUOTE]It seems to me that if they're that concerned, they should step up and make a few suggestions about where they should eat, or cook the food themselves or offer to help him cook if he's a bad cook. All those options sound better than complaining and still eating bad food. ;)

[djmarbll]

Originally posted by Soulful1015:
I can already see where this one is headed. We'll get a 5+ page diatribe on the eating habits of white and black people and racism in the restaurant industry. Continue. icon_rofl.gif graemlins/rofl.gif icon_rofl.gif

[djmarbll]

Originally posted by nev m:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Ashaki:
Theres a sushi/martini bar here with a live dj...and the sushi is off the hook, but why in the hell does the martini's cost so damn much... Cocktail prices in the States blew my head off!!, and the beer prices come to that! Went to see a friend play in a Hotel lobby, and paid $8.00 for a 69p bottle of Heineken!! damn!

Is Chi any cheaper? as Im probably gonna end up there. </font>[/QUOTE]Nope. Martinis are expensive at the hotels here too ($8+).

[djmarbll]

Last time I was in NY, I had the best jerk chicken patty I've ever tasted. All I remember was that I was in Jamaica Queens. There's an Uno's Pizza in NY too (I think in the Village). That was good, but the original in Chicago is still the best. My favorite restaurant in Chicago closed down last year. It was the Louisiana Kitchen on 2616 N. Halsted. Their food was so good it'll make you slap yo mama. But since they've closed, I'd have to say that Flattop Grill is my favorite. House of Blues has really good food too. House of Bing on 69th South Shore Dr. is really good. I could go on, but I'd sound like a glutton. ;)