[Ari]

There: NYC, The Palm

Here: Brasília, La Choumierre.

 

[bdb55]

(All in Portland, OR; in no particular order)


Pazzo Ristorante (Italian)
Café Castagna (NW)
Bluehour (NW)
Pastini Pastaria (Italian)
La Buca (Italian)
Chez José (Mexican)
Chin Yen (Chineese)
Alexis (Greek)
Assaggio (Italian)
Yuki (Japanese)
Wildwood (NW)
Milo's City Café (breakfast)
Moonstruck Chocolate Co (it's a "chocolate café"... enough said)
Pearl Bakery (bread, pastries, etc)

Well, I got a little sidetracked with the last couple (not exactly restaurants), but these are all places I really like. Now I'm hungry...

 

[shafu]

In-n-out

Double Double Animal style = YUM

 

[kelly]

I saw the Anarchists Cookbook at the Angelika theater in Dallas last night. It's in limited engagement but I believe will be going city to city in upcoming weeks as it has already completed its film fair tour.

Let me start by saying this: If you've ever seen SLC Punk, you've seen this film. And frankly, you've already seen a better version of this film. So if you haven't seen that, go see that first. If you REALLY like that and want more of the same sort of thing, then seen Anarchists Cookbook.

Shot in Dallas and Plano, the local scenes and attitudes are just about the most interesting part of the film. If you're a King of the Hill fan and are entertained by a day in the life of those wacky Texans (and a somewhat realistic portrayal), I suppose that would be another excuse to see this movie.

Reasons not to see this movie? Well. The movie pretends to be more important than it is. It is NOT an examination of the anarchist's movement. It is NOT a good coming of age film. And it is NOT particularly accurate or interesting. If you're looking to see good violence or a tribute to the anti-globalists, this isn't really it. It's random. It's about one kid on the fringe of being in an anarchists trend.

You see, he's part of this little group where Johnny Red (yes, they actually called him Johnny Red) plays Papa Smurf to a bunch of societal outcasts in an abandon building while teaching some outdated hippie anti-establishment socialist crap. Enter Johnny Black (yes, they actually called him Johnny Black, the "how far are you willing to go" nihilist-anarchist who tries and fails to channel the spirit of Brad Pitt's character in Fight Club.

Chaos ensues. But not particularly interesting Chaos. The film should have been called the Anachronistic Cookbook since it seems to recall mid 80s views and characters and place them conveniently in the year 2001. I think the director would have been better served to have done a period piece and gone for making a classic like Heathers, rather than ending up with a watered down SLC Punk.

The director/writer/producer showed up at this particular screening and affirmed by belief that he was more intelligent than his audience. This was, however, only achieved by the audience living up to their dury of proving just how stupid they were. The amount of idiotic questions and ridiculous short pat answers made me wonder how people who attend film festivals with any activity between their own ears manage to not shoot themselves in the head.

So I give it a thumbs down. It is a must see film for idiots like me who will watch anything to do with anarchy and nihilism but it's at the bottom of a growing list of such must see films and makes its mark well below the poverty line of good films. Sid & Nancy can rest easily knowing that they're not likely to get bumped down by the newest rising Dallas film-maker.

 

[john_jcb]

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Originally posted by vwap In Seattle...: Oh, and for oysters, Elliot's Oyster House on the pier can't be beaten.

I am glad to hear that they haven't lost anything over the years. Elliot's is an institution in Seattle. I always liked the oyster samplers where they brought one or two of each variety. It is amazing to taste the subtle differences. I think it helps to be in the company of good friends with some good bread and wine.

BTW have you ever tried the Palisades or Ray's Boat House?

 

[chadbang]

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I saw the Anarchists Cookbook at the Angelika theater in Dallas last night. It's in limited engagement but I believe will be going city to city in upcoming weeks as it has already completed its film fair tour...

And your favourite restaurant is...?

Just kidding, I musta missed something.

Thank you Jeff Guidry for mentioning Lucy's! Yes, that was the best! I lived right up the street at Cloverdale and Wilshire and used to shoot down to Lucy's for my late night munchies (usually only having to pay off one crackhead while in the drive-thru.) Of all the restaurant's I've thought about while being stuck here in Bangkok for four years ... it's Lucy's! That was excellent Mexican.

That's some corner. Across the street in the mini-mall in that dollar Chinese where you get like FOUR POUNDS OF FOOD in your order. That was the poor man's ultimate fill up!

 

[Nightfall]

Damn, you eat well, jamont. My compliments.

JC


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Originally posted by jamont Napa: The French Laundry Chicago: Charlie Trotter's Philadelphia: Morimoto (!) NYC: Gramercy Tavern Montrachet Nobu Picholine Le Bernardin Aureole London: Gordon Ramsey Oxo Bank Bibendum France: Les Maisons de Bricourt (Cancale) Auberge de l'Ill (Illhausen) Buerehiesel (Strasbourg) Helene Darroze (Paris) Honolulu: Roys Alan Wong Tokyo: Feu

 

[imported_maverick_12]

Houston are as follows:
Pizza : Star Pizza
Barbeque : Goode Company
Steak : Taste of Texas.. maybe..
Best small/cheap(15/plate) place : Bayou City Seafood
and winner.. Bayou City, I've eaten at most of the upper echelon resturants in houston and honestly bayou city beats them for 1/4 of the price.

 

[Wilson M.]

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Originally posted by john_jcb Seattle -- "The Palisades"

Palisades is pretty good. The exec chef left there and started Seastar in downtown Bellevue. Very decent. Sans Souci is also not too bad.

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Originally posted by vwap It may not be the best sushi around here, and it may not be the cheapest. But I Love Sushi, IMHO, provides a great cost/food ratio.

Ugh. Try Shiro's or Nishino. If you are really adventurous then try Shiki when fugu is in season (only place I know of in Seattle that is licensed to serve it).

For steak, JaK's Grill is pretty good. Think Met Grill or El Gaucho without the attitude and prices.

 

[fewtch]

One of my local favorites is Yea's Wok in Newcastle, WA (just north of Renton). Delicious food, good prices, friendly + excellent service = fantastic experience. Don't tell anybody, the place is too busy as it is!

http://chefmoz.org/United_States/WA/...978502542.html

 

[john_jcb]

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Originally posted by Wilson M. Palisades is pretty good. The exec chef left there and started Seastar in downtown Bellevue. Very decent. Sans Souci is also not too bad.

I have been to his new restaurant in Bellevue once last Winter. It was very good. Not quite the same view though.

 

[Dusty Chalk]

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Originally posted by strohmie Let's see if any Washington, D.C., Bethesda, or Rockville-ites recognize these...

Well, I was born and raised in the Rockville/DC area, and I don't recognize any of those names...but I'll see if they're still standing...

Here's a couple of mine:

Pilin Thai (three: Vienna, VA; near 7 Corners, VA; and over by Virginia Beach somewhere)
Mandarin House (Chinese) -- Laurel, VA
Bombay Curry Company (Indian) -- Alexandria, VA
Bilbo Baggins (they have this Andouille Chicken that's out of this world...oh, look, they're online...)

In San Diego, Old Town Mexican Restaurant ended up being my favourite.

 

[Sol_Zhen]

Jay's Hamburgers (Mission Hills in San Diego, CA)
Phil's BBQ (Mission Hills in San Diego, CA)
Ichiban Sushi (Pacific Beach in San Diego, CA)

 

[Oistrakh]

I enjoy a good Papa Ginos and Chinese Buffet

 

[jbloudg20]

Chain: Bugaboo Creek
Other: Sally's Pizza, New Haven CT.