http://www.chow.com/boards/11 Sat, 03 Mar 2007 16:29:02 GMT Keep track of the lastest threads on Chowhound http://www.chow.com/topics/664641#5164446 Try calling the closest Whole Foods. They offer a good selection of non-sandwich options. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:34:56 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/664641#5164446 http://www.chow.com/topics/644863#5164287 Been there many times and will never go back. The quality of the food has gone down hill as well as the service. Ive also heard rumors regarding one of the "owners" had been caught with another employee and his wife was not happy. Its amazing what you hear in the small town of the Kiln. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 03:22:25 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/644863#5164287 http://www.chow.com/topics/665300#5164280 I was in Harmony Farms today and looked - they don't have it. They are pretty open to special orders though, so you might want to give them a call. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 03:19:35 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/665300#5164280 http://www.chow.com/topics/665410#5164163 Percy & Willie's is right down the road from your hotel. Also, try Redbone Alley which is only a couple of blocks further. If you are there past Monday night try Starfire Grill which is across the street from Redbone Alley. Those are all local restaurants. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 02:11:16 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/665410#5164163 http://www.chow.com/topics/664725#5164073 Go on Monday and get the meatloaf with mashed potaoes and mac & cheese. The meatloaf is barbequed and is outstanding. The burgers are real good too. Try the Kobe sliders. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:17:52 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/664725#5164073 http://www.chow.com/topics/665427#5163941 The Old Country Store in Jackson, TN sounds like just what you're looking for. It's just of I-40 on the west side of Jackson. It is a buffet, but they make everything from scratch fresh everyday. They even buy from local farmers whenever they can, so they always have the good stuff. Their crackling cornbread was one of Garden & Gun's 100 things to eat before you die. They do them as hoecakes, and they normally have collards, turnip greens, and mustard greens on the buffet, so you can pick your poison. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:54:35 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/665427#5163941 http://www.chow.com/topics/665396#5163939 To my knowledge, Columbia does not have the kind of store you describe. The closest might be Your Dekalb Farmer's Market, an amazing store just east of Atlanta. But there are some decent Asian markets here, such as Hyundai Oriental on Decker Blvd., or 88 Oriental Market on St. Andrews Rd. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:53:50 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/665396#5163939 http://www.chow.com/topics/665177#5163821 If only it had been that. http://www.preservationnation.org/magazine/2009/todays-news/arson-fire-destroys-1889.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:50:12 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/665177#5163821 http://www.chow.com/topics/655891#5163402 Rock slide at Mile Marker 458 has kept 40 closed and will be closed for quite some time. Clean up estimated over 10 million dollars...so it was a big one. Your detour will take you around Newport etc. but many possibilities will be available. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:40:26 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/655891#5163402 http://www.chow.com/topics/495668#5163250 Made my first trip out to Bessemer to try Bob Sykes. It was really quite good. I had spareribs which were very smokey and hit just the right spot between too loose off the bone and too chewy (I usually find Dreamland ribs to be too far on the chewy side). We also tried the chopped pork, which was also moist, smokey and delicious. We got WAY too much food. I had plenty to reheat for a big lunch the next day. I need to return to try some other things at Sykes, and I certainly will. The place was busy, doing a brisk business. Nice to see that. My last trip to Saw's was a bit of a disappointment. The serving size of pulled pork was far less than they served in the past. The chicken that my wife ordered did not taste particularly smoked....I trust this was a onetime glitch, as this place has been great in the past. Finally, we went to Archibald's in Tuscaloosa, but the waitress we got completely forgot about us and we finally left without ordering. Really a shame, since there was another waitress waiting on adjacent tables who seemed to be doing a great job. I just don't believe in sticking around and giving my hard earned dollars to places that pay that little attention to service. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:00:04 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/495668#5163250 http://www.chow.com/topics/598343#5163237 The peppercorns I bought at Red Pearl were very fresh, at the time. It's been awhile ago, though, and I had to buy a head-sized bag. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:48:56 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/598343#5163237 http://www.chow.com/topics/664877#5163158 That is really funny. Maybe we should all chip in for your meal ... Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:10:25 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/664877#5163158 http://www.chow.com/topics/664721#5163045 82 Queen is my favorite for shecrab with Locklear's a close second. My favorite shrimp and grits is High Cotton. SNOB and hominy Grill are excellent as well. Boathouse IOP has great food and a wonderful view. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:07:41 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/664721#5163045 http://www.chow.com/topics/664674#5162780 Amen! The Coast is coming back- it just needs people and it will be better than ever! Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:04:40 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/664674#5162780 http://www.chow.com/topics/664966#5162726 Birmingham. Or, more accurately, the south suburb of Mountain Brook, in Mountain Brook Villiage. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:49:42 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/664966#5162726 http://www.chow.com/topics/619151#5162277 Yes, I've been three times for dinner and have not been impressed. Now, mind you, I'm a big fan of Ilios Noche (their other restaurant). This is a completely different concept from IN & NK and I suppose they have an average joe suburbia public they are trying to appeal to. For me,the food was bland and uninspired... and lack seasoning. I've not had the breakfast or lunch yet. The best part of Big View is the design of the bldg, decor, great throwback tile, etc. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:21:54 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/619151#5162277 http://www.chow.com/topics/665297#5162240 Hi Y'all Going to be in Rome, GA area for Thanksgiving. Was wondering what the scoop is on good local BBQ? Or any local joints with character and quality eats? TIA!!! Regular Joe Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:02:16 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/665297#5162240 http://www.chow.com/topics/665255#5161728 Saturday March 20th, 2010 10AM-6PM Greenlife Grocery (same as last year) 70 Merrimon Avenue Asheville, NC Over a dozen artisan bakeries from around the area will have all sorts of baked goods, cheese, and more. Classes/talks/workshops taught by Lionel Vatinet, Peter Reinhart, Mark Rosenstein, and Dave Bauer. Attendees can participate in classes with the purchase of a bread from one of the bakers exhibiting. The web page is now on-line: http://www.asapconnections.org/bread2010.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:09:55 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/665255#5161728 http://www.chow.com/topics/662667#5161293 Went the first week they opened, and there were some usual problems: lackluster service, things already taken off the menu, bad timing, etc. Went back today for lunch, and it was great. Affordable. Gargantuan portions. One thing I really appreciate is the burger is local free-range, grass-fed beef from a farm I've bought from before (Boutwell Farms). Great stuff. I'm not sure if the ground beef in the cabbage rolls were the same, but I hope so. They were delicious! I'll have a hard time not ordering them every time. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:00:28 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/662667#5161293 http://www.chow.com/topics/657428#5161268 Surprisingly it is not on their menu. They may have it as a special. Seems like they would have all the components. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:53:58 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/657428#5161268 http://www.chow.com/topics/654138#5160927 There's a place in Mt. Pleasant (just outside Charleston) called Christophe Artisan Chocolatier that opened earlier this year, and their chocolates and truffles are wonderful. Also had some sort of caramel pecan petit four awhile back that was quite tasty. http://www.christophechocolatier.com/file/home.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:55:13 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/654138#5160927 http://www.chow.com/topics/663687#5160874 I went to The Liberty for dinner earlier this week and it is fair to say that they are still working out the kinks on the service front. We had the potato chips drizzled with bleu cheese (crisp and savory) and the stuffed dates (great balance of flavors) for the apps and the meatloaf (good, but a little dry) and the bacon-wrapped scallops (huge and moist). Though it wasn't crowded, it took 10 minutes for the server to arrive and another 10 minutes to get our drink order filled. From there on out, the service was fine but it is clear that more beer training is necessary for a beer-centric restaurant. The servers need to be educated about food/beer pairings, how to properly pour beer (mine was poured carefully, like wine so as not to raise a head) and the proper temperature for beer styles. Though the drafts were at proper temperature, I had a bottle of Founders Porter that was served ice cold, though fortunately not in a chilled pint glass. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:39:44 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/663687#5160874 http://www.chow.com/topics/664821#5160847 Cobblestone Cafe's in Savannah - sorry for not mentioning it! Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:34:13 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/664821#5160847 http://www.chow.com/topics/652610#5160844 What specifically are you looking for? I can't think on any ME markets per se but two places that may carry at least some of the things you are looking for are Med Deli on Franklin St. and Mariakakis market(?) on 15-501/Fordham Blvd. near Eastgate/Trader Joe's. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:33:42 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/652610#5160844 http://www.chow.com/topics/665159#5160822 I wonder if they are somehow affiliated with the Zayka in Atlanta. If so, this place should be good. Azithra may be in trouble. Thanks for the heads up. Definitely will give it a try. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:28:14 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/665159#5160822 http://www.chow.com/topics/664159#5160719 Have you tried the K&S Market on Nolensville or Charlotte? Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:56:35 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/664159#5160719 http://www.chow.com/topics/665161#5160672 Greg Cox wrote a glowing review of Gravy in today's paper. http://www.newsobserver.com/life/story/175039.html I was interested in hearing if any of you have been - and what your experience was like. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:44:15 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/665161#5160672 http://www.chow.com/topics/647622#5160621 A quick google search turned up some leads. Try calling these places and see if they have any in stock. They are most likely out of season. H & L Asian Market 5300 Rivers Ave North Charleston, SC 29406-6219 (843) 746-9221 ORIENTAL GROCERY HIGHWAY 802 BEAUFORT, SC 29901 (843) 522-3020 CHENG KUNG ORIENTAL GROCERY STORE 7275 CROSS COUNTY RD STE A CHARLESTON, SC 29418 (843) 767-1198 TANGS ORIENTAL SUPERMARKET 7671 NORTHWOODS BLVD CHARLESTON, SC 29406 (843) 818-1238 ASIAN GROCERY STORE 1943 DECKER BLVD # A COLUMBIA, SC 29206 (803) 782-3918 ASIAN MARKET 18 DIAMOND LN COLUMBIA, SC 29210 (803) 772-9562 FILIPINO ORIENTAL GROCERY 7317 PARKLANE RD COLUMBIA, SC 29223 (803) 865-8787 HYUNDAI ORIENTAL GROCERY & GIFT 1807 DECKER BLVD COLUMBIA, SC 29206 (803) 738-0702 HORAPA ORIENTAL MARKET 119 GOOSE CREEK BLVD N GOOSE CREEK, SC 29445 (843) 572-8144 HONG PHAP ORIENTAL MARKET 734 WADE HAMPTON BLVD GREENVILLE, SC 29609 (864) 370-3889 LUCKY ORIENTAL MARKET 5341 DORCHESTER RD NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29418 (843) 760-0999 ASIAN GROCERY STORE 1272 ASHEVILLE HWY SPARTANBURG, SC 29303 (864) 598-0890 ASIAN MARKET 1959 MCCRAYS MILL RD SUMTER, SC 29150 (803) 778-2088 Seven Moon Grocery 1297 Asheville Hwy Spartanburg, SC 29303-2176 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:27:02 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/647622#5160621 http://www.chow.com/topics/664913#5160518 I would try L & L Restaurant Equipment on Charlotte. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:52:27 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/664913#5160518 http://www.chow.com/topics/578537#5160472 Drove by yesterday and they are finally open! Wow, that took some time... I'll try to get the hours and hopefully try it soon. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:32:33 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/578537#5160472 http://www.chow.com/topics/567367#5160316 This sounds like a fun trip!! Asheville should be added in, it is such a cute little town, tons of great restaurants, even if you were on your own, you would find a great spot. Some of my favorites are Early Girl Eatery, Laughing Seed, Salsa's and I love Over Easy Cafe for breakfast. For ATL.. You have to go to Abbatoir, we only had cocktails one morning, bloody marys and maple doughnuts with bacon dust. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:00:45 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/567367#5160316 http://www.chow.com/topics/664680#5159993 We were in Natchez a few weeks ago for the balloon race. Didn't really eat anywhere that stood out, tried several that *didn't* stand out, but the highlights of the trip were Bloody Marys at the Corner Bar- made with a commercial mix, but they spice them up really well, and *anything* from the bar at the Grand Hotel. Yeah, I know- that isn't really the kind of place that you go to Natchez for (the Eola is much better for ambiance), but I can guarantee that if Kathy is working, it will be worth a visit- she's as sweet as sugar and funny too! Fri, 06 Nov 2009 04:56:14 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/664680#5159993 http://www.chow.com/topics/574595#5159983 Thank you for remembering, but this year we will be in Miami, and can find them easily down there. In fact, my brother in law even does the cooking so all I have to do is eat! Fri, 06 Nov 2009 04:48:09 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/574595#5159983 http://www.chow.com/topics/643708#5159934 I posted this in the other thread, after writing the above: IMO, the perfect burger has to have a good beef-to-bun ratio, with the beef accompanied by, but certainly not dwarfed by, the bread. Meat should be at least 1/2 pound, IMO, more wide than high. Less bread is more, since bread has a heavy texture compared to the relative lightness of the beef. The bread should be somewhat flat so as not to make the burger too high so you can still bite into it, and there should be a slight chew to the bread, and maybe even a small crust, but still soft and pliable so you can tear it with your teeth. Paramount is the pronounced freshness of the beef that should sing on its own, and clearly. It should have a very minor crust and char flavor, be juicy and naturally flavorful, but not so juicy to ruin the bread, and with a cohesive, smooth consistency that is neither dense nor crumbly, slightly pink in the middle, and with toppings that are very fresh and flavorful and a distinct complement, not lost in it, including small but present amounts of thin leaf lettuce, thinly sliced, wide, tomato, onion (prefer yellow, but red is OK in extremely small bit) and avocado, occasionally just a slice or two of crisp bacon (since it is strong-tasting.) I don't think caramelized onions are necessary as they are too mild and sweet and rather stringy. Cheese should be properly proportioned as well, and on the *slightly* gooey end, not lost in the sandwich. I am partial to Cheddar, as I think a slightly sharp or mildly creamy cheese is necessary to make itself stand out. American doesn't seem to really cut it unless there is a hell of a lot of it. Seasoning (salt *and* pepper) should be present but not overwhelming (more pepper than salt) and I am quite open to a little herbage and perhaps a hint of garlic. I am also open to alternative toppings so long as they are complements and not dwarfed by the beef and/or bread, but with good beef, I think less is probably more when it comes to accompaniments. I can probably do without condiments if the beef is good, but poor beef usually can use a slight kick of ketchup and/or mayo (not really a fan of mustard on burger). Fri, 06 Nov 2009 04:10:45 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/643708#5159934 http://www.chow.com/topics/616803#5159868 It's in the same shopping center as Tower in the old MaWa location. I've been twice and really enjoyed the Thai food: Tom Yom, Basil Chicken, and a glass noodle dish that I can't seem to remember the name of right now. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:31:41 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/616803#5159868 http://www.chow.com/topics/664982#5159830 Maduros are not a dessert, they are a side dish. However, I've never thought they traveled all that well. They're much tastier when fresh. Rice pudding, on the other hand, doesn't need to be hot and it's texture won't deteriorate in 1 1/2 hours. Of the two, I believe it will be a more successful choice. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:14:32 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/664982#5159830 http://www.chow.com/topics/651483#5159775 I feel bad b/c I am the one who recommended this place to begin with. I will chime in with agreement with the latter posts...it has not lived up to what we experienced in the first few weeks of opening (I swear it was good then!). Have had no desire to go back after two visits offering skimpy portions, high prices, and so-so food. The fried chicken is the only thing that is still stellar. The mac-and-cheese has been downright awful the past 2 times...no creamy coating, just buttered noodles with some congealed cheese on top. That is NOT soul food! Staff and owners are still super sweet but I won't be back. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 02:46:53 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/651483#5159775 http://www.chow.com/topics/664820#5159753 planning on checking it out tomorrow as well as rankin cocktail lounge...if we go I will report back! Fri, 06 Nov 2009 02:39:08 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/664820#5159753 http://www.chow.com/topics/640498#5159664 there was a destination spot -- local landmark around Spartanburg SC where they even held church services on Sunday. Gi-hugic place. Probably still there. Google it. Certainly worth the 'experience.' FYI -- IMO we're losing our culture of southern food to factory made and chain restaurants.... I've had very little really good barbeque in a year in the Carolinas. Most places don't smoke it, and even the caterers run to IGA for the 'igabbq 89cents' on special. I've only had really good 'pig' as they call it here on a game preserve... BTW, the former food critic for Esquire compiled essays into a book, 'Fork It Over.' One was just such a BBQ road trip. A good read.... Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:51:08 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/640498#5159664 http://www.chow.com/topics/664901#5159234 dd33 is excellent. also very close to there is eurasia. quite nice. the name is confusing - it is NOT primarily asian food so would be different from dd33. http://www.eurasiarich.com/ for lunches/carryout i like a place at westerre parkway called verde. local place hidden behind a panera and chipotle. let me know how far you are willing to travel as i live in the area. oh and jimmy's is a good dive for breakfast. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:56:45 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/664901#5159234 http://www.chow.com/topics/380904#5159009 The last time I was there the main course was a seafood dish. The sides I had were collard greens and also grits topped with blue cheese crumbles and a dollop of pepper relish topping it off. It was all very good. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:40:51 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/380904#5159009 http://www.chow.com/topics/664212#5157826 I love Stoney Knob, I have yet to have anything less than stellar there! Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:35:37 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/664212#5157826 http://www.chow.com/topics/647989#5157668 Apparently Neal's Deli in Carrboro does a breakfast and now Dos Perros in Durham does one (run by the chef/owner of Jujube). Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:42:32 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/647989#5157668 http://www.chow.com/topics/662624#5157561 When we lived in Raleigh my family always went to Margeaux's for Thanksgiving. Very good! Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:53:26 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/662624#5157561 http://www.chow.com/topics/664376#5155774 sounds like a good option-- thanks! Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:13:21 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/664376#5155774 http://www.chow.com/topics/664199#5155520 Uno occurred to me too right after I posted but I also suspect it won't be up to the challenge. Seems like someone could make a KILLING if they opened up a serious Chicago Style Pizza place in town. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:00:15 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/664199#5155520 http://www.chow.com/topics/655117#5155447 Let us(me) know how it goes! Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:41:09 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/655117#5155447 http://www.chow.com/topics/659625#5154913 Plantains can also be sweet depending on the time of the year. Sweetness is not what determines a plantain or a banana..it is the flavor and coloring. I've also had plantains in Puerto Rico...they are also sweet and very good. The more dense the plantain the less ripe the plaintain or may just be that particular type of plantain common to the area of South America you were in. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:24:49 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/659625#5154913 http://www.chow.com/topics/660852#5154708 My hubby's favorite is Carrot Cake (mine is Red Velvet) - so I will have to make sure he tries it. Thanks for the tip! Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:29:08 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/660852#5154708