http://www.chow.com/boards/6 Sat, 03 Mar 2007 16:20:59 GMT Keep track of the lastest threads on Chowhound http://www.chow.com/topics/560343#5164493 I heard that Amarone has closed. Can anyone verify this? I'm hoping it's just a false rumor. I was just there a week ago, and there was no indication that they were expecting to shut down. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 06:26:36 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/560343#5164493 http://www.chow.com/topics/663022#5164420 This place is not on the strip or downtown. You need to venture to where the locals go to. That's where I found a great Italian pizzeria/pasta place called the Saucy Tomato located in a Strip Mall type. Cross streets are Flamingo & Sandhill on the eastside. They have 28 different types of pizza or you can create your own..even request thin crust if you so choose. And they are not one to hold back on toppings. You will definetly need to bring someone (s) with appetites for their pizzas. If you love pasta, the chef is a big time sauce man, and loves to perfect his sauces. His bolognaise sauce is to die for! Love it! Can't wait until they make their weekly night specials, because that's when the chef goes all out in his creation of the dishes. You can tell these guys put alot of TLC in what they do. Also, if you have someone in your group that has Celiac's disease, this is the place for you to eat at in terms of pizza! Pastas that are gluten free are still on the works as far as perfecting a delicious dish. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:08:34 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/663022#5164420 http://www.chow.com/topics/486930#5163958 Pitta is having a 2nd anniversary celebration this weekend. Belly dancers tonight. Half off wine bottles and apps this weekend. Went in today with the family and white bean and artichoke hummus was sooo good, as was the ahi bruschetta. They say they are taking reservations this weekend. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:04:55 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/486930#5163958 http://www.chow.com/topics/481630#5163727 I never saw a reply that someone actually was able to get the Don Jose hot sauce recipe. I really really need that recipe. I grew up going to Dan Jose every Sunday with my parents after church and it would be greatest to have their Hot Sauce with some thin chips and shredded cheese. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:45:45 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/481630#5163727 http://www.chow.com/topics/664529#5163563 For sonoran style mexican food we like El Torero on 26th St 1/2 block off South 4th Ave Fairly close to downtown. We get the 2x2 which is 2 tacos (pan fried with the beef patty style) and 2 cheese enchiladas (we get one flat and one rolled style) at dinner its $6.95 cheaper at lunch-pretty hard to beat Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:13:45 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/664529#5163563 http://www.chow.com/topics/665378#5163232 I have been working my way through all of the Thai restaurants in Boulder (still need to try Elephant Hut and that one on the Hill), and Thai Kitchen is the first one that I would go back to. It recently opened in the space shared with North Boulder Cafe - replacing Bangkok Cuisine with a new owner, menu and presumably a new chef. The menu isn't that extensive - curries, noodles, rice, soups, chef specials, and a few desserts. There are quite a few duck dishes, and I think that duck is one of the items that you can choose in the dishes that are "pick your protein". We had three dishes - duck with garlic sauce, pad kee noodles, and a whole fried fish (tilapia?) with veggies (chefs special "C"). The noodles we ordered "hot", the other two "medium hot" - unusually for Boulder, the noodles were indeed quite hot but not overwhelmingly so (you could go further to "thai hot" if you chose), and the medium dishes had some mild heat. The fish was indeed whole, and had been slashed so that it could be picked apart more easily - it was crispy on the outside and tender inside. All of the dishes were flavorful, and not at all sweet (my peeve with many americanized Thai places is the use of way too much sugar). One of our party felt that the dishes were overly salty, but the other two of us disagreed (I really like salty flavors though). Prices were generally in the $10-15 range for entrees. I would like to return in the future to sample some of their curries and soups. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:46:25 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/665378#5163232 http://www.chow.com/topics/664486#5163153 daveyd - i agree with the $15 cab ride to Spring mtn ( chinatown ) - so many great spots including some "non-asian" spots, too. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:08:18 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/664486#5163153 http://www.chow.com/topics/664554#5162964 The Burger Bar at Mandaly Bay offers a vegetarian burger with lots of vegetarian toppings to pick from. If anyone in your group eats fish, they also offer a salmon burger. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:02:31 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/664554#5162964 http://www.chow.com/topics/660882#5162872 Any truth to the rumor that Daniel Boulud is taking over the Restaurant Charlie location in the Palazzo? Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:21:36 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/660882#5162872 http://www.chow.com/topics/665057#5162534 I second that emotion. LV Olives is the site of the single worst dining experience I have yet to suffer through. Inept, indifferent service, totally unmemorable food. PASADENA! Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:10:52 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/665057#5162534 http://www.chow.com/topics/665287#5162529 J&G Steakhouse could probably put a nice tasting together. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:06:42 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/665287#5162529 http://www.chow.com/topics/664470#5162503 Donut Man is well known for his huge fresh strawberry and fresh peach donuts. Also some of the most awsome donuts around. Donut Man Off the 210 Freeway 915 E Route 66, Glendora, CA 91740-3608 (626) 335-9111 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:48:24 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/664470#5162503 http://www.chow.com/topics/656015#5162500 That's what it was on the show, but the actual location in Boston is just a theme parkesque burger bar...just as CB is a theme park Mex restaurant. I didn't know that about your son! That's awesome! Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:46:37 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/656015#5162500 http://www.chow.com/topics/638530#5162380 I like Santacafe very much. Never had a bad meal there and I once had the most delicious, tender butter lettuce salad--wow. Their New Mexico lamb chops are very good too. My only complaint is I sometimes feel like I'm back in Boston. So many of the clientele are East Coasters all dolled up in their upscale western attire--which is fine. They look good. It's hard to avoid overhearing the talk about the latest scandals in West Palm and NYC--Bernie Maddoff seems to be a recurring theme. The ambience is very nice and the food and service are excellent. I've been going there a few times a year for about 10-12 years. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:23:06 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/638530#5162380 http://www.chow.com/topics/664418#5162188 That's good news. Thanks for the update. I'm headed there next week. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:35:52 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/664418#5162188 http://www.chow.com/topics/663984#5161995 Oh, hey. A few days after you started this thread, there was an article in the paper stating that Rock Springs Cafe, up in Black Canyon, now has their pies available online. They will FedEx them or hold for pickup. Link with pie varieties: http://rockspringscafe.com/pies.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:36:30 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/663984#5161995 http://www.chow.com/topics/664801#5161821 Carver's , mentioned by Lurker Dan, has terrific breakfasts and also lunches, tho' you mostly like will have no interest in leaving the mountain for lunch. The Sushi Bar on the north end of town might be the one he referred to. Also, there's Fontenot's (surprisingly good seafood) and an interesting-sounding fondue place in the Gasthaus Eichler. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:40:16 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/664801#5161821 http://www.chow.com/topics/664520#5161551 I take back this recommendation for Parallel 17. Went last night and my wife and I both walked away profoundly disappointed. jko www.musteatdenver.com Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:17:33 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/664520#5161551 http://www.chow.com/topics/664673#5161542 Southdenverhoo - glad you liked it. From your description, I can't wait to give it a shot. I had some pork belly last night at Parallel 17 and was fairly disappointed. Nice write up! jko www.musteatdenver.com Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:15:24 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/664673#5161542 http://www.chow.com/topics/665104#5161334 I was past Vox Wine Lounge last week and it looked like the front doors were chained and locked. I liked Vox. I knew one of the Bartenders who was a sweetheart and provided great service. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:10:56 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/665104#5161334 http://www.chow.com/topics/665225#5161325 Narrowed it down to these two for a Saturday night dinner for three. Wanted solid food that is memorable without the +$100 price tag. With wine we would like to cap our costs at $125-150. There are many choices, of course, but we wanted to be on this side of the strip and go with French-ish cuisine. Which would you pick? Why? Thanks!! Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:08:54 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/665225#5161325 http://www.chow.com/topics/659988#5160977 Based on the preferences of your husband and mother you might want to look at NobHill in the MGM. Michael Mina has tweaked the menu to focus on some "comfort classics", which has some old-school dishes being done at a very high level. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:16:21 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/659988#5160977 http://www.chow.com/topics/660949#5160100 Communal Restaurant in Provo. http://communalrestaurant.blogspot.com/ They are also the owners of Pizzeria 712. both restaurants are doing extremely well and have rave reviews statewide. Communal is family friendly, modern, and delicious. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 06:37:50 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/660949#5160100 http://www.chow.com/topics/660360#5160089 Yes, a number of places mentioned in this thread are clearly better than anything in L.A. Chinatown. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 06:29:45 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/660360#5160089 http://www.chow.com/topics/664710#5159889 Very weird. I didn't even see the link to the CO restaurant (I just removed it). Yes, this is for Phoenix. I went by Sportsman's tonight and they only had two bottles of Ouzo. I am looking for Ouzo from Mytilini (Lesbos). This is where my wife's Mom comes from. When we were in Greece a few years ago, we were told by a number of people that the best Ouzo comes from Mytilini and we sampled a number of "brands". The Total Wine up in Desert Ridge didn't have any (although they did have more of a selection than Sportsman's). Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:38:48 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/664710#5159889 http://www.chow.com/topics/664111#5159383 I just had lunch at the Black Forest Mill and enjoyed my sausage and red cabbage. I'm no German food expert so I can't tell whether it's worth the drive for you, but it's not as far as Haus Murphy at least. It's next door to the German Sausage Company, which I like. Apparently there's live music and dancing on weekend evenings, too. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:54:00 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/664111#5159383 http://www.chow.com/topics/664243#5159149 There are In - n - Out's all over Mesa! Don't leave home without give them a try. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:28:42 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/664243#5159149 http://www.chow.com/topics/665005#5159048 I have never been so disapointed in a Thai restaurant in my 50 some years. Don't bother unless you want warm , soggy food and shabby decor...... Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:54:05 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/665005#5159048 http://www.chow.com/topics/579419#5158718 awurrlu, May want to check out Root Down's Veggie Sliders. Really, really good. I will eat an entire cow and I'll still order the veggie sliders over the beef one's there. Comes with a side of curry sauce, which may or may not contain yogurt, but you can get it without. Also can do with no bun, if you're being strict. Jko www.musteatdenver.com Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:08:35 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/579419#5158718 http://www.chow.com/topics/661495#5157695 Too late...going next month and I plan to take up 37 spaces in the line myself (my SO though will only occupy 17 places...and we plan to eat slowly :-) Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:50:21 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/661495#5157695 http://www.chow.com/topics/664845#5157240 Only a mini review, we sat on the patio overlooking the Camelback but too dark for pics. BLT was fun. Amuse was a rustic style chicken liver pate served with a crostini. At the time I thought why only one piece of toast but what came next was the reason. Next was a popover. A really fun bread. Really airy. Almost reminded me of a Yorkshire Pudding. You then spread on butter and they give you sea salt to sprinkle on..They also provide the recipe for the popover which is kinda cool, so I might have a go at making them. It is still the classic steakhouse style for the menu. Entrees are a protein only and then sides are separate. I had the rib eye on the bone. One sauce was included free, so I got the peppercorn on recommendation. Sides of potato gratin and creamy spinach. My wife had the crab cake appetizer as her entree. It was all really good. My steak was cooked really perfect. Especially the butchery of the meat was nice, I recently had a ribeye at Mastro's in LA and it was not trimmed as well. Steak tasted great on its own but the sauce was also good so I was alternating :) Served with the steak was some beef marrow. This was a nice touch. Creamy, tasty, garlic and parsley. Wife reported crab cake as good also. Great view from the patio of the camelback, No heaters needed tonight, perfect weather. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:23:37 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/664845#5157240 http://www.chow.com/topics/605762#5156684 Man, I wish I knew. I lived in Albuquerque from '74 to '75. I don't remember a fire at that time but they moved from downtown (on Central Ave, I think) to a location close to the river but further south. If I recall L&V were pretty old at that time, so unless someone else in the family picked up the torch, all may be lost to those of us lucky enough to have experienced those chile rellenos. Truly incredible. To this day I will still order poppers if they are on a restaurant menu just to bring back the memory but they rarely come close. Please let us know of any updates. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:07:40 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/605762#5156684 http://www.chow.com/topics/664741#5156453 Try La Tolteca. It's pretty close. Just carne asada, onion and cilantro. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:41:34 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/664741#5156453 http://www.chow.com/topics/502791#5156238 I wanted to give another updated review of Little Rangoon. I have probably eaten there 6 times since my previous post, and like it every bit as much after multiple visits. I have eaten most every dish on the menu, and confirm that the dishes that are a little off the normal path, are where this place really shines. I still find the ginger and green tea salads unbelievably unique and wonderful. I also have recently fell in love with the dal curry, which is unlike an Indian Dal, in that it has a smoother texture, and is creamier. The curries have well balanced flavors, and just the right spiciness (we usually go with 3 out of 4). I have taken many friends there, and they are all impressed with the ambiance of the place, and the overall quality of the food. My buddy today mentioned he had been looking for Singapore Noodles for a while, and this was the best he has had since he moved from New York. This place is very much a Mom and Pop shop. The owner and his wife have always taken the time to stop at our table and chat for a while (just get either of them talking about Burma, and they really get excited). They have always thanked us for coming in, which means a lot. It makes me feel good about supporting their business. Right now, they are running a special, of 30% off everything on the dinner menu (including drinks). I thought their prices were really low before, but with this discount, it makes it a downright steal. It is easy to get out of there for around $30 per couple (with an App, 2 entrees, and a glass of house wine each). That makes for a cheap date for adventurous eaters. Bottom line, I can't say enough positive things about this place. The room itself is nice, clean, and actually a bit upscale (not divey at all). The owner and wife are pleasant, and provide excellent service. The food is high quality with reasonably large portions. Most important, the recipes offer unique tastes, that make taking a little culinary adventure easy. This is one of the unsung gems of our city, and hopefully more people will discover it. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:33:58 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/502791#5156238 http://www.chow.com/topics/663114#5156039 frank & albert's the new casual restaurant at the biltmore is fantastic. it has an open kitchen and you can eat inside or out. its comfort food with a southwestern twist. i highly recommend the fish tacos, the fried chicken breast with mac and cheese and creamed corn, the burger, and the duck fat fries. for breakfast i loved the huevos rancheros. the bar is very lively and upbeat bar. excluding drinks tax and tip its hard to spend more than $70 for dinner. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:33:51 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/663114#5156039 http://www.chow.com/topics/662299#5155790 I haven't been to Bellagiio but Wynn and Paris are my favorite breakfast buffets. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:16:54 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/662299#5155790 http://www.chow.com/topics/664416#5155217 Restaurant Martin is excellent. Very busy at all meals, all days so reservations are a must. Note though that it is not specifically "southwestern". It should be considered if you are thinking about the top tier Santa Fe restaurants (SantaCafe/Ristra/Coyote Cafe/Geronimo/Amavi etc). Prices are deliberately slightly below those at those previously mentioned; "nothing more than $30" being the premise. To see menus etc here's a link: http://www.restaurantmartinsantafe.com Cafe at the O'Keeffe is a lunch favorite after viewing an exhibit. It's independent of the museum and located next door. Food is good/competent if a bit pricey. The Plaza (good diner type food) is 2 blocks away . Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:43:51 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/664416#5155217 http://www.chow.com/topics/664663#5155130 Passing through Las Vegas Thursday night, would like to keep it around or under $75 for two, we are willing to share and be creative. Going to be eating on the late side so if there are any late night happy hours that would work too! Open to anyone's suggestions, we are pretty serious foodies, trying to not spend a lot for dinner but eat as good as possible! Thanks! Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:19:57 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/664663#5155130 http://www.chow.com/topics/664197#5154641 Ellis Island has buck microbrews. It's a block behind Bally's. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:02:15 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/664197#5154641 http://www.chow.com/topics/527321#5153709 I've been to Marco's, Proto's, The Oven, and Virgilios many times. I can say without a doubt that The Oven in Bel Mar is the best of the bunch. Marcos is very good, but not amazing - if anything, their wings are the real treat. Proto's best pizza is the clam pie on fridays. Vigilio's best is the House Favorite, but at The Oven, it doesn't matter what you order, its going to be excellent. They do the basics better than anyone else. With pizza joints, its all about crust, heat, and sauce - The Oven just nails all 3. I've got pictures on Protos and Virgiolio's pizzas on my blog: www.musteatdenver.com Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:53:18 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/527321#5153709 http://www.chow.com/topics/663705#5152506 No way! Why is it that every Tom, Dick and Harry thinks they can run a restaurant? Do you guys ever watch Gordon Ramsey? You might want to watch a few of those episodes before you find yourselves in the weeds. No wonder they have a 15% off coupon in the New Mexican. Scratching this one off my list. Thank you chowhounders. We will try to Plaza Cafe instead. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:28:02 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/663705#5152506 http://www.chow.com/topics/663524#5151886 What style was theirs supposed to be, if any was specified? I'm really curious now... I really like the black Oaxacan kind, but almost never see it anywhere, sigh. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:28:23 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/663524#5151886 http://www.chow.com/topics/563159#5151829 It's getting ridiculous. If Lee Lee is having second thoughts about opening here maybe Mekong Plaza Market, Mesa, AZ could move in instead. I like that new market better than Lee Lee. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:10:47 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/563159#5151829 http://www.chow.com/topics/593263#5151205 Have you found any liver puddng yet? If so, Where? Tue, 03 Nov 2009 06:59:03 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/593263#5151205 http://www.chow.com/topics/664136#5150304 I would second Andre's or Alize for the kind of atmosphere and food that you are looking for. Also a couple of additional options - Bouchon's at the Venetian will fit both from an atmosphere standpoint and the fact that they do lamb awfully well. Circo at the Bellagio will take you in more of an Italian direction, but their rack of lamb is outstanding (a pecorino/thyme crust), and also excellent service and ambience for your size of party. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:03:45 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/664136#5150304 http://www.chow.com/topics/466662#5149588 Seriously?!? Can you be a little more obvious. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:51:53 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/466662#5149588 http://www.chow.com/topics/651165#5149096 I overheard the owner recommending chicken adobo and I think that adobo or some kind of pancit would be a safe bet for any Filipino food newcomer, please keep in mind I haven't tried theirs. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adobo#Filipino-style_adobo. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pancit The owner seems real proud of his sisig and I agree that it is very good. It's more of the traditional variety and has a good mix of chewy, crispy textures and vinegary flavor. Just like any other Filipino dish, everyone has their own take on sisig, here are some examples of different versions: http://www.spotsfordates.com/06/2009/updates/24-24-24-search-for-the-best-bay-area-sisig-search Like I'd said, the sinigang didn't really do anything for me, as I like mine to be -very- sour. When I went last week, I got myself some tocilog. It is in the menu under Filipino breakfast's, Tocino. It includes fried rice with garlic, egg (made however you want), and tocino which is cured pork that is slightly caramelized/sweet cooked with a slight bit of char - enjoyed it very much! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tocino http://philq8yummies.wordpress.com/2007/08/07/tocino-garlic-rice-and-sunny-side-up-egg-tocilog/ Finding out about Sunburst Grill has made me real happy that there are other good ethnic options outside of picking out one of the many Korean places in Aurora (I like Seoul BBQ), or driving over to Federal to grab a bowl of pho at Pho 95 - theirs is comparable to some of the best bowls of pho I've had in Houston! Hope you give Filipino cuisine a shot, please let me know what you think. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:25:59 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/651165#5149096 http://www.chow.com/topics/664013#5149034 Hmmm...looks good...maybe Cafe BaBaReeba or Firefly? Perhaps we should skip the super innovative yet extremely expensive food and go for fabulous atmosphere and good food? Or maybe one night of a higher end place and another night more moderate? Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:11:40 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/664013#5149034 http://www.chow.com/topics/596825#5148885 Interesting - I have never heard nor seen of this place; how did you find it? Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:29:50 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/596825#5148885