Best food/dining experiences

chas · Jan 5, 2010

Originally Posted by gdl203

I completely agree with this assessment. I don't understand how there can be such a dichotomy under the same chef but I've been twice disappointed at BH in NYC and wowed every time at BH @ SB.

I am very excited to see this. I live in NYC and my wife just received a generous gift certificate to Blue Hill from her employer. We are going to make the trek to Westchester to hit Stone Farms.

We may wait until spring to take advantage of the fresh produce.

gdl203 · Jan 5, 2010

Originally Posted by chas

I am very excited to see this. I live in NYC and my wife just received a generous gift certificate to Blue Hill from her employer. We are going to make the trek to Westchester to hit Stone Farms.

We may wait until spring to take advantage of the fresh produce.

I think you will like it. Budget some time to walk around Stone Barns before your meal. The Berkshire pork there (recipes change all the time) is always great.

ChicagoRon · Jan 5, 2010

Originally Posted by ChicagoRon

Best value: Oefs en meurette at La Fontaine de Mars in Paris. Eggs poached in red wine....mmmmm.
Great timing on the necro-post.... I will be having this ^ tonight

foodguy · Jan 5, 2010

Originally Posted by kwilkinson

Have you been to Cyrus? I know you've been several places around here.
I haven't been to Cyrus yet, but am looking forward to giving it a try. that and manresa are tops on my "want to go" list. both are almost venerable by now, at least by california restaurant standards, but i'm not a restaurant critic, i just edit them.

Manton · Jan 5, 2010

Have a rez at Stone Barns for next month. Have not been in almost two years.

Manresa is great. I haven't tried Coi. I will try to go next time. I'd invite you, Kyle, but only if you promise to show up.

gomestar · Jan 5, 2010

I ate at Babbo last night the food was nothing short of awesome. I was surprised, actually, the food far surpassed the price tag (all entrees were $29 or less and worth every penny). The service was spotty, and I'll probably get some flack for this statement, but I'd sooner eat at Babbo again than Daniel. 3 people, 8 total dishes, and not one of them was a dud (quite the contrary).

gdl203 · Jan 5, 2010

Originally Posted by gomestar

I'd sooner eat at Babbo again than Daniel.
I'm with you.

gdl203 · Jan 5, 2010

Originally Posted by Manton

Have a rez at Stone Barns for next month. Have not been in almost two years.
Lunch or dinner?

kwilkinson · Jan 5, 2010

Originally Posted by Manton

Manresa is great. I haven't tried Coi. I will try to go next time. I'd invite you, Kyle, but only if you promise to show up.

Damn buddy, that's cold. I'd have rather been with you that day, trust me. You should try Coi though!

thekunk07 · Jan 5, 2010

i honestly like to be rushed through my meal/courses and am not into long dining experiences.

a few restaurants never disappoint, though my expectations vary in the first place:

morimoto
lupa
mesa grill
craft

i guess i am a plebe and like to keep it simple.

Originally Posted by JayJay

I've not been to the Laundry but my friends who have were not impressed. I've been to Per Se as well as the same friends, and we all enjoyed it greatly.

thekunk07 · Jan 5, 2010

they are a client of my closest friend's and the ****** gets to go like once a month.

Originally Posted by gdl203

I think you will like it. Budget some time to walk around Stone Barns before your meal. The Berkshire pork there (recipes change all the time) is always great.

Manton · Jan 5, 2010

Originally Posted by gdl203

Lunch or dinner?

Dinner. Do they even serve lunch? That is, apart from the little cafe thingy, which I have eaten at.

gdl203 · Jan 5, 2010

Originally Posted by Manton

Dinner. Do they even serve lunch? That is, apart from the little cafe thingy, which I have eaten at.

They do on weekends only (could be on Sundays only...). I really liked going for lunch because the light in that place is completely different and the experience of walking around after lunch is an added bonus.

thekunk07 · Jan 5, 2010

forgot this place. you can sit in their little english garden on a nice night and the food is fantastic.

http://www.chillingsworth.com/pdfs/Chillingzagat08.pdf

in brewster, mass.

gomestar · Jan 5, 2010

Originally Posted by gdl203

I'm with you.

And for great Italian, I had an excellent experience at a SF member's place. Will return.

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