http://www.chow.com/boards/6 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 22:06:20 GMT Keep track of the lastest threads on Chowhound http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/95746#7342041 It's definitely a good green chile burger, but I've waited over an hour for a burger when it wasn't even busy. I don't go there anymore because of this. Jackie007 Wed, 16 May 2012 05:07:51 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/95746#7342041 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/843468#7340345 I had the porter house at daisy maes. It was cooked to order but really lacked seasoning. It came with a baked potato (sour cream, butter, chives) wrapped in tin foil, the skin was not salted and you cut it open yourself. All you can eat beans (pinto with green chilis) and free all you can eat texas toast. sadly, our wiatress never offered us any refills of those items. The salad was iceberg lettuce, onion, tomato and a cucumber. House dressing is ranch. I found the blue cheese very watery. You can sppilt for 5 bucks additional, which gives you an additional salad, potato, bread, beans......I was not impressed. It was also very loud inside...hard to have a conversation. christyar Tue, 15 May 2012 16:04:14 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/843468#7340345 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/844465#7340324 I did find a house to rent in the Vail School District area. I hope it is a decent area and not too bad of a drive downtown....at least I do not need to worry about winter driving anymore! I didn't get to explore too many fun places sadly, but I did make a good list of places to check out! I enjoyed the pizza at Grimaldi's and thought the Sonoran hot dogs were great! On the way to the airport we ate at Lerua's (did not care for). I also didn't care for my meal at Daisy Mae's, though the look was cool. Really looking forward to the Hub, Lee lees, 47 Scott, 17th street market, food trucks (esp. the popsicle place) and many others! christyar Tue, 15 May 2012 15:57:47 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/844465#7340324 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849048#7340305 First off, I've never had food from either though I have thought about it given the smoky scent. That said, I've heard good things about Roque's and nothing about the other cart. fyfas Tue, 15 May 2012 15:52:01 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849048#7340305 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848880#7335112 I am planning our three dinners in SF for the last of the month. Was surprised to read good things about Tabla del los Santos on another forum. Would love opinions from this forum. I'm also curious about Coyote Cafe. We had one of the nicest times eating there we have ever had in SF. When we returned on our next trip, it was unquestionably the worst experience anywhere. I didn't think I would ever go back, but have been reading some complimentary things lately. My husband read some appealing things about Cafe Chimayo, also. Also comments and suggestions will be very much appreciated. laredo Sat, 12 May 2012 16:56:01 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848880#7335112 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/740484#7334947 Just a "heads up" re Shibumi Ramenya... it's cash only for some reason. fyfas Sat, 12 May 2012 14:23:54 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/740484#7334947 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/834536#7334669 My crew was thrilled with dinner here tonite. Baby back ribs, enchiladas, corn bread, slaw, oh and the beans --- all delicious. What a talented chef. escargot3 Sat, 12 May 2012 05:02:57 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/834536#7334669 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/832935#7334665 I enjoyed an impeccable Gibralter (or what they called a "corto") at Betterday this afternoon. Thanks finlero for your post about them. escargot3 Sat, 12 May 2012 04:59:40 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/832935#7334665 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848634#7333935 gracias. escargot3 Fri, 11 May 2012 20:27:54 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848634#7333935 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847952#7333835 We just got back from a 5-day trip to Sedona. Try out Mesa Grill on top of Airport Mesa. We had 2 nice breakfasts and a nice "ladies night" appetizer dinner there. Eggs Ranchero -- yummy! Loverly decor and wonderful scenery, too. You can watch the planes take off and land. Stayed two nights at Garland's Oak Creek Lodge -- felt really pampered and the food was exquisite! Can't wait to go back. stloochew Fri, 11 May 2012 19:41:17 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847952#7333835 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848650#7332361 I really like Ezra's Place. Grown up, well considered, upscale food that happens to be in a bowling alley. Classic Chowhound style find. finlero Thu, 10 May 2012 23:08:15 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848650#7332361 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/846952#7332135 Totally agree on The Shed, do not miss it. La Choza is good also, has the same ownership. Maria's New Mexican is great , excellent margaritas. DaveLaf Thu, 10 May 2012 20:51:28 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/846952#7332135 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847328#7331689 They generally start up about the time they start trucking in produce from California and they shut them down in late August before most of the real harvest period. Most markets are more interested in face painting, selling cell phones and crafts than real groceries. NVJims Thu, 10 May 2012 17:23:08 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847328#7331689 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848294#7328589 I am a fan of the quaint Daughters Cafe, and this is their Mother's Day menu: ...we'll be serving Polenta Elisa (from Lake Como...rich with blue cheese and sage!), Sausage Rolls (Queen Elizabeth's favorite appetizer), Feta Stuffed Squash Blossoms, Fried Halloumi, Fresh Fruit, and Grilled Strawberry Shortcake on a skewer! Daughters Cafe is located on the corner of First and Bell Streets in the Downtown Truckee River District of Reno, Nevada. nancyhudson Wed, 09 May 2012 05:00:20 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848294#7328589 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/845315#7328001 Yeah, I like Joe's pretty well too. I absolutely loved it the first couple of visits, but found that it suffered a little from the "magic trick effect", where the novelty wore off with repeat experiences. I love the relaxed, neighborhoody feel, as well as the locally-sourced ethos, but at the end of the day I think the recipes are perfectly fine, not knock-your-socks-off great. At this price point and overall playbook, I'd usually prefer to go to Plaza Cafe, which also uses a lot of fresh, local ingredients, but ultimately has what I think is better chow just about across the board. Regardless, still glad Joe's is there, and I still like to grab lunch or dinner there every now and then. finlero Tue, 08 May 2012 22:54:31 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/845315#7328001 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847656#7322138 Yep, I posted on the Phoenix board too. Thanks a lot! emilysaraheats Sat, 05 May 2012 23:32:00 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847656#7322138 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/846782#7320109 One final question on taxis... if the hotel or restaurant calls one, do the taxis take credit cards? waldrons Fri, 04 May 2012 18:42:01 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/846782#7320109 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/846671#7320098 Thanks! waldrons Fri, 04 May 2012 18:37:49 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/846671#7320098 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847325#7315653 im looking for a butcher or a meat supplier near the reno area that sells meats that are raised properly and some what local to the area if any one knows that would be great desertfarmer Wed, 02 May 2012 21:00:31 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847325#7315653 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/846748#7313392 Being originally from New York, I don't know what "California Style" pizza is. However, I can tell you that most of the so-called pizza you'll find in Tucson is terrible. You will usually find thin crusts, tomato sauce that is badly over-sweetened and/or over-salted, and cheese that may or may not be real. After years of seeking a decent slice, I've found just three places that don't disappoint. They are Grimaldi's, Sauce, and Scordato's Pizzaria, formerly known as Vivace's Pizzaria. bitchincook Tue, 01 May 2012 23:05:51 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/846748#7313392 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/846752#7311979 Torino's @ Home is taking over Cafe Guiseppi's space in a new venture. DebitNM Tue, 01 May 2012 13:08:48 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/846752#7311979 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/846495#7310096 I checked Open Table around dinner time last Friday and La Boca was booked from roughly 6:00 - 8:30 pm but just about every other place in town had a prime time table available. Especially on the weeknights you should be OK with last minute arrangements but if you have your heart set on a specific place for your weekend meals some advance planning may be in order. rcurtism Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:47:14 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/846495#7310096 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/836881#7299699 Ta Lin Market on Central and Louisiana, has very good roast duck and pork. Also, Banana Leaf in Rio Rancho has a very good duck as well. DebitNM Wed, 25 Apr 2012 13:33:20 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/836881#7299699 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/840983#7299244 is the blood orange sangria sweet? kevin25 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 03:00:51 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/840983#7299244 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/844801#7288908 I prefer the "smothered on a plate" variety myself, but my wife speaks very highly of the handheld burritos from the various El Parasol locations. rcurtism Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:31:28 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/844801#7288908 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/844175#7277104 I've seen their fish tacos mentioned here a few times. We were finally back to Tucson & managed to find parking even with the construction mess (for the record: on-street no-permit parking at 3rd Avenue by 4th Street; then find the gaps in the fence to cross the street) & enjoyed a really fine lunch. Their tortilla soup is tasty too. There aren't many tables & the place was mostly full around midday today so I'd guess it would be a happy zoo without the construction. Thanks to those who've mentioned The B Line. http://blinerestaurant.com/ Cheers! FishTales Sat, 14 Apr 2012 22:58:57 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/844175#7277104 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/840662#7265661 I happened to be in Reno last week and was glad I found this post (it's odd to me that Reno is in the Southwest board). I wasn't too hungry, but was happy to have a snack of a Taiwanese hamburger and tofu with preserved egg. The "hamburger" was particularly well executed--the pork cutlet was tasty and crispy and I enjoyed the relish and sweet crumbly topping (along with cilantro) included in the steamed bun. I wish I had room to try more of the menu, but what I had was great. The waitstaff were also very nice and they had wireless. They have a long milk tea/boba/shake list and it seems like they are going for a Taiwanese cafe atmosphere. The drinks are shrink-wrapped on top, but I'm pretty sure that is just a common boba cafe style choice rather than an indication of pre-packaging. I didn't try any, however, as they're generally too sweet for my tastes (and they didn't have my favorite, the avocado shake). ...tm... Mon, 09 Apr 2012 22:08:05 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/840662#7265661 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/841882#7261143 I emailed the Compound and they said they're definitely doing a Mother's Day brunch this year. They also sent me last year's menu. I'd be happy to post it as text here if anyone's interested. Nice to know about SantaCafe. That never came up for me on any Internet Santa Fe brunch searches. ninrn Sat, 07 Apr 2012 02:01:44 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/841882#7261143 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/842143#7252513 http://www.aa.edu/podium/push/default.aspx?i=14029&s=109&snd=7b79850f-7b3f-4e63-9dd9-edfac9513a44 sandiasingh Mon, 02 Apr 2012 22:47:04 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/842143#7252513 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/842122#7252246 Trying to find Trader Joe's Flower Pepper. The store at Uptown Albuquerque said it is out of stock until further notice. If anyone out there knows of a supply, please let me know. It is made for TJ's in South Africa and may be seasonal due to the floral content. Thanks. sandiasingh Mon, 02 Apr 2012 20:30:53 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/842122#7252246 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/841624#7249181 Santa Fe Culinaria sells the mix. Cafe Plazuela at the Hotel Albuquerque had them at one point. Don't know if they still do. Guadalupe Cafe has Blue Corn Pinon French Toast, and the Madeleine Inn in Santa Fe often serves BCP waffles. ninrn Sun, 01 Apr 2012 06:26:16 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/841624#7249181 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/714047#7248053 Definitely El Meze. sandiasingh Sat, 31 Mar 2012 15:47:10 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/714047#7248053 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/840632#7245586 Which (andrewtree) puts the availability of New Mexico sourced peppers in the eastern US into a real strange place because the grocery store I depend on had their source 'dry up' about four weeks before they expected it to happen. (I didn't get to freeze as many as I'd like to have.) shallots Fri, 30 Mar 2012 02:38:00 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/840632#7245586 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/841431#7245390 Here you go for staters. Some of the places may be out of business since these responses were in 2009. Google is a wonderful tool! http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/606203 firecracker Fri, 30 Mar 2012 00:54:21 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/841431#7245390 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/304779#7244254 Zacatecas. And, yes, their margs are fabulous. even just their house ones which they make with fresh juice in a big bin and serve out of a tap. Be forewarned - I had two there once (and I am no lightweight!) and stated to my friends - "I am leaving here with "X"s in front of both eyes" and I made an X symbol by crossing my fingers in front of my eyes. amyotravel Thu, 29 Mar 2012 16:05:44 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/304779#7244254 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/837965#7241177 I didn't volunteer. With a couple of hours of training on Thursday, and working 5 or 6 hours, plus driving back and forth 4 times, it didn't seem worth the 2 free tickets. We did go on Saturday and we had a good time. I never thought I would say, "too much chocolate," but it was really an overload. The coffee was good and our favorite roaster was there from Durango. Thanks for mentioning it here. DebitNM Wed, 28 Mar 2012 03:08:24 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/837965#7241177 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/606483#7233907 Great back in the '60's & '70's, went down there a couple of years ago and parked a couple blocks away and got hit up 5 times by smelly panhandlers before we even walked a block so just turned around and left. Maybe I'll try it again sometime. mrbigshotno.1 Sat, 24 Mar 2012 19:40:26 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/606483#7233907 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/351512#7233898 It's been 12 years since I lived in Reno and have not had a better burger or frie since. You should consider selling franchises. BeSagacious Sat, 24 Mar 2012 19:35:10 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/351512#7233898 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/837014#7232266 hopefully not the prickly debit! magiesmom Fri, 23 Mar 2012 20:24:28 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/837014#7232266 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/828663#7231937 Agreed on 2nd Street Brewery - I'm not even a big beer gal but I can find stuff that is delicious and the folks are friendly. Even the menu is well-done and better-than-your-average-pub. tenacity Fri, 23 Mar 2012 18:05:59 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/828663#7231937 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/840243#7229784 There's a deal being offered on Living Social. They now have beer and wine. I don't know anything about the restaurant. Any insights?? DebitNM Thu, 22 Mar 2012 18:44:54 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/840243#7229784 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/839872#7227607 Charles Spic and Span in Las Vegas, NM (Great Sopapillas) Hatcha's in Mora, NM (Not sure if they reopened after a fire) El Paragua in Espanola, NM (homemade jam for the sopapillas) Whitecar Wed, 21 Mar 2012 19:37:09 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/839872#7227607 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/839916#7225597 The best thing you could do would be to start with some board searching. Here's every thread that mentions Albuquerque or ABQ from the past 5 years: http://www.chow.com/search?query=albuquerque+or+abq&board_name=Southwest&search_board_id=6&type=Topic&from_date=1+year+ago&board_parent=&search_board_id_btn=6&from_date_select=1+year+ago&user_name=&post_title=&search_board_id_btn_pop=6&sort_mode=best_match&recipe_source=#!query=albuquerque+or+abq&board_name=Southwest&search_board_id=6&type=Topic&from_date=5+years+ago&board_parent=&search_board_id_btn=6&from_date_select=5+years+ago&user_name=&post_title=&search_board_id_btn_pop=6&sort_mode=newest And here's same for Santa Fe: http://www.chow.com/search?query=santa+fe&type=Topic&board_name=Southwest&search_board_id=6&from_date=1+year+ago#!query=santa+fe&board_name=Southwest&search_board_id=6&type=Topic&from_date=5+years+ago&board_parent=&search_board_id_btn=6&from_date_select=5+years+ago&user_name=&post_title=&search_board_id_btn_pop=6&sort_mode=best_match&recipe_source= If you can specify types of food you like, or price points, or anything else to help narrow it down, you might get more interesting "live" responses. Hope this helps! finlero Tue, 20 Mar 2012 20:16:20 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/839916#7225597 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/839814#7225108 Have you checked out the older threads on Tucson? There are a lot of recs there, but here are my short lists: For mid-priced restos unique to Tucson, I'd recommend Maynard's, Cup Cafe, HUB, or DOWNTOWN Kitchen+Cocktails, or Feast, or Cafe Poca Cosa; you can look up their profiles, menus, and make reservations on Open Table to ensure prompt seating. For a higher budget, I like GOLD, Primo, and Janos. Claudette Tue, 20 Mar 2012 17:15:40 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/839814#7225108 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/336827#7222488 Only because I am tired of this conversation... Tacos Tacos Tacos is filmed at: Jimmy's Burgers 7441 Lankershim Blvd North Hollywood, CA 91605 Neighborhood: North Hollywood ExFiler Mon, 19 Mar 2012 15:10:26 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/336827#7222488 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/828849#7221928 Thanks to everyone for this list and discussion. My report back: CeeDee's Jamaican Kitchen was our sunday night choice really good. proprietress wonderful, made curried fish for me (fishetarian); companions reported fabulous jerk chicken and curried chicken and goat. Plantains and veges super.....even the rice was good. Red Stripe beer, rum cake made with rum soaked papaya. I drank the watermelon and pineapple drink...delish......thanks for the great recommendation chowhounds! khyugpa Mon, 19 Mar 2012 04:05:26 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/828849#7221928 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/839445#7221917 Don't know, will check when they reopen I-17 and we get to go home. will report in after I find out. We ended up going to CeeDee's Jamaican Kitchen it was fabulous...curried chicken, jerk chicken, goat, Jamaican rum cake....super. And Red Stripe beer! thanks, K khyugpa Mon, 19 Mar 2012 04:01:18 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/839445#7221917 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/694952#7221312 Sorry, I replied to Finiero's earlier post instead of the last one, since that was where the question came up about the japenese restaurant. Just clarifying, since if you look fast, the last post was in 2010. dellapace Sun, 18 Mar 2012 21:49:00 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/694952#7221312 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/456113#7219112 Had the lasagna last week at Little Italy and it was very homemade and yummy! We got in so late (9:30pm) that we got it to go and so I can't comment about the service or the rest of their food. We did like the bread that came with -- sort of a fluffy focaccia. amyptucson Sat, 17 Mar 2012 16:58:38 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/456113#7219112