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      07-05-2018, 04:41 PM   #1
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Perhaps through dating in my 20s, I realized how much I enjoy exploring new restaurants; and frequenting favorite restaurants. What is your favorite restaurant(s)?

My favorite special occasion restaurant is Ruth's Chris. The butter & herb preparation on a 500 degree plate is hard to beat. Also- I consider myself a crab cake aficionado, and Ruth's Chis' crab cakes are my absolute favorite. There are other high-end steakhouses I like (BLT Steak/Prime https://bltrestaurants.com comes to mind), but those Ruth's Chris crab cakes seem to push Ruth's to the top. https://www.ruthschris.com

A local favorite is a place near the Meadowlands in North Jersey called Steve's Sizzling Steaks. The place is styled like an old hunting lodge and has been in the same location, with same family ownership since 1936. The steaks are Choice (not Prime), but absolutely delicious. One of the best aspects is that you can't be underdressed. I'll go there in shorts flip-flops; the other is Steve's is as authentic as it gets. I jokingly point out that the place is so old school, the bartender still wears a beeper! If you're ever in the area it's worth a visit. http://www.steves-sizzling-steaks.com

What are some of your favorites?
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But in all seriousness, I'm not much of a "chain" type of guy. I always enjoy discovering new places in Seattle.

Anybody been to Tony's pizza in North Beach SF next to Coit Tower? Pure bliss. 2+ hr waits on weeknights.
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From top of my head as far as chains, I like Yard House. I am not a big fan of restaurants in Mass. I've been to many and most are a huge disappointment compared to anything in EU. There is gasto pub next to my house and it's one of the best bars I've been to when it comes to food and drinks. There are some good sushi places, but I usually do take out because interiors are depressing
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If you're ever in Los Angeles,

Try Sanamluang Thai Cuisine or Thirsty Cow Korean BBQ.

But there are hundreds of amazing restaurants here

So delicious!
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Burger joints are in play too!

My favorite is a burger place is a dumpy-looking spot in North Jersey simply called Steve's Burgers. Definitely better than Shake Shack, Five Guys, etc.. I passed the place a million times before trying it, but they make a spectacular burger. Near 5-stars on Yelp shows I'm not alone.

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Not a fan of chain restaurants, but if i have to pick between them, Longhorn and/chili's on occasion. I prefer mom and pops and off the beaten path hole in the wall type places.
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If you're ever in Los Angeles,

Try Sanamluang Thai Cuisine or Thirsty Cow Korean BBQ.

But there are hundreds of amazing restaurants here

So delicious!
I live near the municipality with the highest density of ethnic Koreans in the Western Hemisphere (Palisades Park, NJ), so they're no shortage of Korean BBQ restaurants here. My challenge is I don't know the food AT ALL. I have zero idea what to order. :
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We were back in the Boston and Hartford area last week. We had seafood at Legal (big Boston chain) that was ok, and a Mom-and-Pop place in Newington, CT called Janni's. Inexpensive, no frills family place. One the best seafood meals (stuffed scallops) I've ever had. And that's saying a lot. Goes to show that the little places can out perform the better known chains.

We also ate at a place called Ruka on Washington St in the Downtown Crossing area in Boston. Part of the Godfrey Hotel. It had some really interesting dishes.

Being back east reminded me what great food we're missing by living out here in the cornfields. And it isn't just the huge variety and quality of restaurants. The food stores are also way above and beyond anything out here. That said, I wouldn't trade the lack of traffic and low cost of living here for all the good food. It's all about lifestyle choices.
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We were back in the Boston and Hartford area last week. We had seafood at Legal (big Boston chain) that was ok, and a Mom-and-Pop place in Newington, CT called Janni's. Inexpensive, no frills family place. One the best seafood meals (stuffed scallops) I've ever had. And that's saying a lot. Goes to show that the little places can out perform the better known chains.

We also ate at a place called Ruka on Washington St in the Downtown Crossing area in Boston. Part of the Godfrey Hotel. It had some really interesting dishes.

Being back east reminded me what great food we're missing by living out here in the cornfields. And it isn't just the huge variety and quality of restaurants. The food stores are also way above and beyond anything out here. That said, I wouldn't trade the lack of traffic and low cost of living here for all the good food. It's all about lifestyle choices.
Food stores? You mean supermarkets? We just recently got Wegmans and it's pretty decent, Whole Foods is just ok, rest are horrible.
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I live near the municipality with the highest density of ethnic Koreans in the Western Hemisphere (Palisades Park, NJ), so they're no shortage of Korean BBQ restaurants here. My challenge is I don't know the food AT ALL. I have zero idea what to order. :
Order the live octopus. It will help your dick grow 10x.


Or order the short ribs, or Korean bacon.
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My wife and I enjoy Barclay Prime and Ruth's Chris in Philadelphia for a nice outing. When we bring the whole family we really enjoy Texas Road house.
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Food stores? You mean supermarkets? We just recently got Wegmans and it's pretty decent, Whole Foods is just ok, rest are horrible.
Try supermarkets out here. It is actually common to find fuzzy strawberries and/or tomatoes in the produce sections. Fuzzy as in, growing mold. More than once I've had to toss things like salami slices or cheese because they were bad already even though I just bought them. Bagged salad is more often than not turning brown already when it hits the shelves. And forget variety or non-comfort food. Things like hot tables or take out food in the supermarkets? If you like fried or rotisserie chicken, mashed potatoes, and corn, you're all set. Otherwise, you're SOL.

The nearest Whole Foods to us is in Indianapolis, 2 hours away. Same for Trader Joe's. Fresh "seafood" here means walleye or catfish.

On the other hand, the house and cars are paid off and our monthly expenses are just the utility bills, so our cost of living is minimal. That leaves us plenty of money to travel when we feel like it and buy whatever we want, plus save a bundle for retirement. So to us, that trade-off is worth it. For someone else, maybe not so much. Everyone has their priorities.
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^ lol that's pretty bad yeah I forgot Trader Joe's, I love that store. We have Wegmans, Whole Foods, TJs, Stop and Shop, Rochers Brother, Shaw's, Market Basket, BJs, and bunch of specialty stores all within 10 minutes from home.

But none of those compare to some supermarkets I've seen in Europe, and quality of food is night and day difference, and prices are less too. We get screwed in USA, food is very unnatural

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Really liked Franklin's in Austin and always enjoy the metropolitan grill here in Seattle. Had some bomb enchiladas at small place by tulum, and pineapple grill in Maui is good.
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When it comes to steaks, my favorite chains are Del Frisco’s and Capital Grille. Never had a bad hunk of cow at either place.

Locally, I’ll go to Ristorante Divino for Italian, Camon for sushi, Blue Marlin for seafood, The Kraken for burgers, Zesto for fried chicken, Southern Belly for BBQ sandwiches, Dano’s for pizza, and Motor Supply Company or Solstice for Continental.

Having lived in Atlanta during my high school years and summers in college, I’ve got plenty of favorites there as well, but whenever I’m back in the ATL, I make it a priority to stop at The Vortex for a burger and beer.

If I’m visiting a new city, I typically like to try to find out where the locals eat, and tend to shy away from chain restaurants.
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Ruth's Chris, Sullivan's, Flemings, Brennan's (New Orleans), Morton's, Del Frisco, Cap Grille for steak.
J Alexanders or Houston's for Mid-Level.
Local steakhouse: Stabs

Traveling, I eat as local as possible. When I want a steak, however, I go with the known elements unless someone knows a slam-dunk local steakhouse.
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But none of those compare to some supermarkets I've seen in Europe, and quality of food is night and day difference, and prices are less too. We get screwed in USA, food is very unnatural
On this we agree. Germany had awesome delis and markets.
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Chile Peppers in Camarillo. Best mocajete I've ever had. 2nd best Cadillac. Inexpensive, and rarely have to stand there more than 5 minutes.

Monty's in Woodland hills had some bomb cosmos, and the steak was damn good, once we finally found the damn place

For the creole persuasion, the Palace in Santa Barbara. Whitefish is to die for. Martinins may kill you, as they come in quart jars
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