Miss Maria said:
Green tea ice cream usually is not served with red beans, but most really good Japanese restaurants will serve a red bean ice cream that has sweet red beans in it.
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Green tea ice cream usually is not served with red beans, but most really good Japanese restaurants will serve a red bean ice cream that has sweet red beans in it.
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Hello EB!!!
Here it isnt common to find sweet red beans on green tea ice cream, but I have tried it in New york and it is very common in Japan. It is very good!! so is red bean icecream I have to admit!
Hello EB!!!
Here it isnt common to find sweet red beans on green tea ice cream, but I have tried it in New york and it is very common in Japan. It is very good!! so is red bean icecream I have to admit!
New York Times Restaurant Critic Ripped
What's next, are the Montreal restaurants ripped in this thread going to take out an ad on MERB?
Restaurateur Rips Food Critic in Ad
By ADAM GOLDMAN, Associated Press Writer
Wed Feb 21, 10:36 PM
NEW YORK - One of the city's most prominent restaurateurs took out a full-page advertisement in The New York Times on Wednesday, accusing the newspaper's chief food critic of lacking the bona fides to do the job.
"Your readers would not expect your drama critic to have no background in drama or your architecture critic to not be an architect," Jeffrey Chodorow wrote. "For a publication that prides itself on integrity, I feel your readers should be better informed as to this VERY IMPORTANT fact, so they can give your reviews the weight, or lack thereof, they deserve."
The ad comes on the heels of Frank Bruni's scathing review of Chodorow's newest Manhattan eatery, Kobe Club, which specializes in serving tender and fatty Kobe beef from Japan. A 10-ounce rib-eye portion of the beer-fed cattle costs $150 on Chodorow's menu.
"Although Kobe Club does right by the fabled flesh for which it's named, it presents too many insipid or insulting dishes at prices that draw blood from anyone without a trust fund or an expense account," Bruni wrote Feb. 7.
At least one other high-profile critic has also panned the restaurant. In the highly competitive New York restaurant world, such criticisms can be the financial kiss of death.
"I'd like to see The New York Times have a food critic that has no agenda and has culinary experience, which is not Frank Bruni," Chodorow said.
The ad was addressed to Pete Wells, editor of the newspaper's Dining section, who said the paper has no plans to move Bruni to another job. He also said he had his employee's back.
"Yes. Absolutely," Wells said in an e-mail.
According to a biography on the Times' Web site, Bruni has served as chief of the paper's Rome bureau and in other news positions but has no prior experience as a restaurant critic.
What's next, are the Montreal restaurants ripped in this thread going to take out an ad on MERB?
Restaurateur Rips Food Critic in Ad
By ADAM GOLDMAN, Associated Press Writer
Wed Feb 21, 10:36 PM
NEW YORK - One of the city's most prominent restaurateurs took out a full-page advertisement in The New York Times on Wednesday, accusing the newspaper's chief food critic of lacking the bona fides to do the job.
"Your readers would not expect your drama critic to have no background in drama or your architecture critic to not be an architect," Jeffrey Chodorow wrote. "For a publication that prides itself on integrity, I feel your readers should be better informed as to this VERY IMPORTANT fact, so they can give your reviews the weight, or lack thereof, they deserve."
The ad comes on the heels of Frank Bruni's scathing review of Chodorow's newest Manhattan eatery, Kobe Club, which specializes in serving tender and fatty Kobe beef from Japan. A 10-ounce rib-eye portion of the beer-fed cattle costs $150 on Chodorow's menu.
"Although Kobe Club does right by the fabled flesh for which it's named, it presents too many insipid or insulting dishes at prices that draw blood from anyone without a trust fund or an expense account," Bruni wrote Feb. 7.
At least one other high-profile critic has also panned the restaurant. In the highly competitive New York restaurant world, such criticisms can be the financial kiss of death.
"I'd like to see The New York Times have a food critic that has no agenda and has culinary experience, which is not Frank Bruni," Chodorow said.
The ad was addressed to Pete Wells, editor of the newspaper's Dining section, who said the paper has no plans to move Bruni to another job. He also said he had his employee's back.
"Yes. Absolutely," Wells said in an e-mail.
According to a biography on the Times' Web site, Bruni has served as chief of the paper's Rome bureau and in other news positions but has no prior experience as a restaurant critic.
Great greek restaurant
Hey guys,
The other night I was at a great restaurant on Parc, it's called Vagera (sp???). It's a greek restaurant but it's not your typical greek food, I would call it a more refined greek restaurant. Great for a date guys, not too expensive and the food is fantastic. With bottle of wine should cost you between $150-$200 for 2 people.
Trying to remember the exact address, I believe it might be on bernard but I can be wrong. I have no sense of direction. If I can remember then I'll post the address.
Oh have the honey balls for desert...they're insane good. Only problem with greek food is you always finish with garlic breath
Hey guys,
The other night I was at a great restaurant on Parc, it's called Vagera (sp???). It's a greek restaurant but it's not your typical greek food, I would call it a more refined greek restaurant. Great for a date guys, not too expensive and the food is fantastic. With bottle of wine should cost you between $150-$200 for 2 people.
Trying to remember the exact address, I believe it might be on bernard but I can be wrong. I have no sense of direction. If I can remember then I'll post the address.
Oh have the honey balls for desert...they're insane good. Only problem with greek food is you always finish with garlic breath
Lobster
Where can I go in Montreal and get areally good lobster? Like maybe twin lobster tails, broiled?
Where can I go in Montreal and get areally good lobster? Like maybe twin lobster tails, broiled?
I have another question: what downtown Montreal restaurants have their own secure parking lots, with or without valet parking?
The only one I can think of, based on past experience, is D'Emma in Old Montreal.
The reason I ask is because I don't really understand, nor do I have the time or the patience for the Montreal street parking situation, which I can most kindly describe as bizarre and incomprehensible. Even one local admitted to me he did not understand half the parking signs in Montreal. I haven't figured it out and I don't really feel like driving around in circles when I am on the clock on a dinner date and a lady is with me.
Help is requested from the locals. Please don't try to explain the parking situation, just tell me the restaurants that have their own parking lots that I can pull into and park my car and not have to worry about a stupid street parking sign that makes no sense.
Thank you.
The only one I can think of, based on past experience, is D'Emma in Old Montreal.
The reason I ask is because I don't really understand, nor do I have the time or the patience for the Montreal street parking situation, which I can most kindly describe as bizarre and incomprehensible. Even one local admitted to me he did not understand half the parking signs in Montreal. I haven't figured it out and I don't really feel like driving around in circles when I am on the clock on a dinner date and a lady is with me.
Help is requested from the locals. Please don't try to explain the parking situation, just tell me the restaurants that have their own parking lots that I can pull into and park my car and not have to worry about a stupid street parking sign that makes no sense.
Thank you.
If you're willing to pay for valet parking you could eat at any hotel restaurant, but that's a compromise on the food (especially at the "W", where valet parking is $40, and the food is bad). Why not use the money instead on a cab and eat at a good restaurant?EagerBeaver said:
One Friday I drove around for at least 30 minutes on the Plateau looking for parking. It's amazing that there is not one parking lot around there, and parking on the residential side streets is limited to residents.
chef said:
This is the situation I am looking to avoid. I have a friend who lives in the Plateau and when I went to visit him, even he had no clue where I should park.
I am not averse to taking a cab if necessary, but if there are some restos with their own parking lots, they become options since I will have my car with me.
Montreal downtown is old and grew in a crasy fashon. At that time, cars were not that plentiful so parkings were not a necessity. Most families didn't have cars in the 40's... Most locals in older Montreal parts still have no parking at home and must leave their car on the street all the time!
EB, sad but true: a taxi is the best option to go around, if walking, bus and subway aren't acceptable option. I must use a car for work because of what I must carry around and I can say, Montreal is among the worst place I've seen for parking. In Toronto, it's expensive but it's there. In Montreal, even expensive lots get filled pretty fast daytime.
Best strategy I found for street parking daytime is, stop somewher not blocking traffic, get youy hawk eyes out and, as soon as a parked car move, speed to take his spot. This is Montreal so you're allowed to cut other drivers. (Not! But everybody do it!)
EB, sad but true: a taxi is the best option to go around, if walking, bus and subway aren't acceptable option. I must use a car for work because of what I must carry around and I can say, Montreal is among the worst place I've seen for parking. In Toronto, it's expensive but it's there. In Montreal, even expensive lots get filled pretty fast daytime.
Best strategy I found for street parking daytime is, stop somewher not blocking traffic, get youy hawk eyes out and, as soon as a parked car move, speed to take his spot. This is Montreal so you're allowed to cut other drivers.
(Not! But everybody do it!)
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Kentucky Fried Chicken No Longer Using Chickens?
During a recent study of KFC done at the University of New Hampshire, they found some very upsetting facts.
First of all, has anybody noticed that just recently, the company has changed it's name? Kentucky Fried Chicken has become KFC.
Does anybody know why? We thought the real reason was because of the "FRIED" food issue. It's not. The reason is because they can not use the word chicken anymore. Why? KFC does not use real chickens.
They actually use genetically manipulated organisms. These so called "chickens" are kept alive by tubes inserted into their bodies to pump blood and nutrients throughout their structure. They have no beaks, no feathers, and no feet. Their bone structure is dramatically shrunk to get more meat out of them.
This is great for KFC because they do not have to pay so much for their production costs. There is no more plucking of the feathers or the removal of the beaks and feet.
The government has told them to change their menus so they do not say chicken anywhere. If you look closely you will notice this. Listen to their commercials, I guarantee you will not see nor hear the word chicken.
I find this matter to be very disturbing. I hope people will start to realize this and let other people know. Please forward this message to as many people as possible
Makes you want to turn vegetarian. (Not me though.)
Several points:
1. KFC actually changed their name nine years ago from Kentucky Fried Chicken to emphasize variety in the menu. As many of you have noticed, the company no longer sells just fried chicken anymore...roasted chicken, chicken sandwiches, etc.
2. If the FDA prohibited KFC from using the word chicken, you sure wouldn't know it. Contrary to what the letter states, listen to any KFC commercial and I guarantee you will hear the word "chicken." Their tagline is still "We Do Chicken Right."
So eat those drumsticks with pride, everyone. It's still the real thing.
During a recent study of KFC done at the University of New Hampshire, they found some very upsetting facts.
First of all, has anybody noticed that just recently, the company has changed it's name? Kentucky Fried Chicken has become KFC.
Does anybody know why? We thought the real reason was because of the "FRIED" food issue. It's not. The reason is because they can not use the word chicken anymore. Why? KFC does not use real chickens.
They actually use genetically manipulated organisms. These so called "chickens" are kept alive by tubes inserted into their bodies to pump blood and nutrients throughout their structure. They have no beaks, no feathers, and no feet. Their bone structure is dramatically shrunk to get more meat out of them.
This is great for KFC because they do not have to pay so much for their production costs. There is no more plucking of the feathers or the removal of the beaks and feet.
The government has told them to change their menus so they do not say chicken anywhere. If you look closely you will notice this. Listen to their commercials, I guarantee you will not see nor hear the word chicken.
I find this matter to be very disturbing. I hope people will start to realize this and let other people know. Please forward this message to as many people as possible
Makes you want to turn vegetarian. (Not me though.)
Several points:
1. KFC actually changed their name nine years ago from Kentucky Fried Chicken to emphasize variety in the menu. As many of you have noticed, the company no longer sells just fried chicken anymore...roasted chicken, chicken sandwiches, etc.
2. If the FDA prohibited KFC from using the word chicken, you sure wouldn't know it. Contrary to what the letter states, listen to any KFC commercial and I guarantee you will hear the word "chicken." Their tagline is still "We Do Chicken Right."
So eat those drumsticks with pride, everyone. It's still the real thing.
Been at the one in old Forum (Forum Pepsi) and it's not bad. Average italian. Parking isn't bad and I think $6 after 18:00.bond_james_bond said:
I'm beginning to notice a trend. Eager Beaver is concerned about the plight of the chickens we eat. On merb chat he expressed concern about the plight of lobsters that are boiled, and ducks that are force-fed for foie gras. He did not express concern, however, for the pigs whose throats are slashed so that he can make pulled pork sandwiches; I predict that he will, soon. I also predict that Beav will shortly become a vegetarian!EagerBeaver said:
Techman and Miss Maria
I have to go with you guys for Kaizen.
Even lets say for people that are not into sushis, one of their speciality is the Kobe steak which was very, very good.
It is a nice place to bring an indy.
And if you like Asian women, there is one that works there who is extremely beautiful. It made the experience even better.
I have to go with you guys for Kaizen.
Even lets say for people that are not into sushis, one of their speciality is the Kobe steak which was very, very good.
It is a nice place to bring an indy.
And if you like Asian women, there is one that works there who is extremely beautiful. It made the experience even better.
... and how about a cigar 'apres diner' ?
I visited the upstairs 'cigar bar' of the London Pub again when I was in Montreal last weekend and, once again, I was impressed.
What first surprised me about this place was that I was really expecting something very mediocre because of the location. Being right on the corner of Crescent & Maissoneuve, it's 'tourist central'! But it's a nice place!
Because they cater mostly to tourists, the staff is basically 'Anglo' so you won't feel as uncomfortable as you might in someplace where you're the only one who's not speaking French.
Decent tap beer collection, good selection of scotches, & nice martini menu if you're into those, as well.
But the upstairs lounge is called "Stogies" because that's the prime feature -their cigars. They have a walk-in humidor where you can choose from a pretty good-sized selection of quality cigars ($10 to $15 range). It's not a "Nat Sherman's" or anything but for a small pub/lounge type of place you'll be surprised.
(As an aside to the story - sometimes fellow Americans can be a great source of embarassment to me. While sitting there sipping a brew and deciding what cigars to sample, a guy runs in & tells the bartender he needs to buy a box of 'Cubans' right away because he has a taxi outside waiting to take him to the airport. Obviously this guy knows nothing about cigars other than that 'Cubans' are what everybody wants. But everybody wants them because we're not allowed to have them in the US. If you don't like the way they taste, why waste your money?!? To impress people, that's why. So he spends God knows what on a box of cigars that he knows nothing about so he can rush off to catch a plane back home. And if he actually manages to get on the plane with his cigars, they'll only be conficscated once he gets to his American airport. Do yourself a favor; do us all a favor. Don't be a jackass.)
This time I took my cigars "to go", but if you want to kick back & relax they have a spacious lounge where it's OK to light up. Similar to laws in NYC - you can't smoke cigarettes anywhere but if you're in a cigar bar somehow the secondhand smoke is magically OK to breathe ... go figure
But anyway - nice atmosphere, good tunes playing upstairs (and downstairs they have an internet jukebox), and when the weather's nice the upstairs balcony is open so you can enjoy the view...and we all know how scenic the streeets of Montreal can be
And if you find some cigars you like, you can have them shipped home to you so you don't have to worry about the border crossing. The Federal gov't may still have a vendetta against the 'has-been in Havana' with the ratty, old beard. But FedEx couldn't care less as long as you pay them.
The manager Danielle is quite helpful when it comes to the cigar selection; the bartender Simon from the UK knows his stuff too - plus he'll talk your ear off; and the barmaids & waitresses are all great, too.
If you're there on a Saturday, check out Alex - she's downstairs for the day shift & upstairs at night. Very sweet girl & very friendly. Great personality. She loves her job & loves meeting all kinds of people from all over. Plus she has my own persoanl favorite combination of looks : a sweet innocent face, and a hot, not-so-innocent body ... she's "WOW"!
I visited the upstairs 'cigar bar' of the London Pub again when I was in Montreal last weekend and, once again, I was impressed.
What first surprised me about this place was that I was really expecting something very mediocre because of the location. Being right on the corner of Crescent & Maissoneuve, it's 'tourist central'! But it's a nice place!
Because they cater mostly to tourists, the staff is basically 'Anglo' so you won't feel as uncomfortable as you might in someplace where you're the only one who's not speaking French.
Decent tap beer collection, good selection of scotches, & nice martini menu if you're into those, as well.
But the upstairs lounge is called "Stogies" because that's the prime feature -their cigars. They have a walk-in humidor where you can choose from a pretty good-sized selection of quality cigars ($10 to $15 range). It's not a "Nat Sherman's" or anything but for a small pub/lounge type of place you'll be surprised.
(As an aside to the story - sometimes fellow Americans can be a great source of embarassment to me. While sitting there sipping a brew and deciding what cigars to sample, a guy runs in & tells the bartender he needs to buy a box of 'Cubans' right away because he has a taxi outside waiting to take him to the airport. Obviously this guy knows nothing about cigars other than that 'Cubans' are what everybody wants. But everybody wants them because we're not allowed to have them in the US. If you don't like the way they taste, why waste your money?!? To impress people, that's why. So he spends God knows what on a box of cigars that he knows nothing about so he can rush off to catch a plane back home. And if he actually manages to get on the plane with his cigars, they'll only be conficscated once he gets to his American airport. Do yourself a favor; do us all a favor. Don't be a jackass.)
This time I took my cigars "to go", but if you want to kick back & relax they have a spacious lounge where it's OK to light up. Similar to laws in NYC - you can't smoke cigarettes anywhere but if you're in a cigar bar somehow the secondhand smoke is magically OK to breathe ... go figure
But anyway - nice atmosphere, good tunes playing upstairs (and downstairs they have an internet jukebox), and when the weather's nice the upstairs balcony is open so you can enjoy the view...and we all know how scenic the streeets of Montreal can be
And if you find some cigars you like, you can have them shipped home to you so you don't have to worry about the border crossing. The Federal gov't may still have a vendetta against the 'has-been in Havana' with the ratty, old beard. But FedEx couldn't care less as long as you pay them.
The manager Danielle is quite helpful when it comes to the cigar selection; the bartender Simon from the UK knows his stuff too - plus he'll talk your ear off; and the barmaids & waitresses are all great, too.
If you're there on a Saturday, check out Alex - she's downstairs for the day shift & upstairs at night. Very sweet girl & very friendly. Great personality. She loves her job & loves meeting all kinds of people from all over. Plus she has my own persoanl favorite combination of looks : a sweet innocent face, and a hot, not-so-innocent body ... she's "WOW"!
Chowhound.com
I wanted to share with you this web site I found a while back. Its a message review board for restaurants and cover pretty much all important cities in NA including Montreal of course. While this thread is handy, Chowhound is the best I've found to get useful reviews and info on restaurants in Montreal as well as variety of other food-related subjects. Its actually a sub-site to a bigger web site called chow.com. I think you'll like these.
I wanted to share with you this web site I found a while back. Its a message review board for restaurants and cover pretty much all important cities in NA including Montreal of course. While this thread is handy, Chowhound is the best I've found to get useful reviews and info on restaurants in Montreal as well as variety of other food-related subjects. Its actually a sub-site to a bigger web site called chow.com. I think you'll like these.
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