Eat here much?

Python · Post by **Python** » Fri Feb 28, 2014 10:54 pm

Tiki Juice bar in Disneyland is one of the best places to eat in the entire United States? Yeah, this is a legitimate list.

Dinsdale · Post by **Dinsdale** » Fri Feb 28, 2014 11:02 pm

Yelp is usually reasonably accurate. At least to the extent that if a place gets mostly 4 and 5 stars, it won't usually suck.

Shlomart Ben Yisrael · Fri Feb 28, 2014 11:08 pm

"I don't see Ruth's Chris anywhere on that list. Fuck that."

Sincerely, Screwey

Jay in Phoenix · Post by **Jay in Phoenix** » Fri Feb 28, 2014 11:09 pm

KC Scott wrote:I've used Yelp a few times in different cities. The results have been pretty decent in terms of accuracy on price and the food quality ratings

I agree with that statement Scott, but the list you provided only listed to Phoenix establishments, one being a hot dog cart. Huh? Those dogs are okay, but they don't rate with the best local choices, like Jimmy's, Joey's of Chicago or Teds. Plus, Phoenix has a fantastic number of top tier restaurants, including Pizzarea Bianco, Quiessence, Beckett's Table, l'orangerie and dozens of others. Postino Arcadia is great, but not the best.

Smackie Chan · Post by **Smackie Chan** » Fri Feb 28, 2014 11:11 pm

The only place in Virginia that made the list is a taco truck:

58. El Chilango, Arlington, VA

Jay in Phoenix · Post by **Jay in Phoenix** » Fri Feb 28, 2014 11:30 pm

I've been there Scott, and Wild Thaiger is just as you described. I am not even a big fan of Thai food, but the place was solid and the view was...

Jay in Phoenix · Post by **Jay in Phoenix** » Fri Feb 28, 2014 11:55 pm

Yeah...that seems like a good place to, um...eat. :grin:

Dinsdale · Post by **Dinsdale** » Sat Mar 01, 2014 12:02 am

2 places listed for Portland -- a food cart (Portland is the food cart capital, but I prefer restaurants that don't need to check the air pressure on their foundation), and a takeout window.

Lots of people fire off great reviews if they get high quality food for a cheap price, which is why I'm surprised the 2 mentioned got in ahead of the burrito joint on the corner by me, since it pretty much owns on Yelp.

War Wagon · Post by **War Wagon** » Sat Mar 01, 2014 2:12 am

3. Oklahoma Joe’s Barbecue, Kansas City, KS

I have a huge problem with the highest rated BBQ in KC being located in Kansas.

No sir, I won't go there. Not when I have the KCMO BBQ to enjoy.

Smokehouse
Gates
Arthur Bryant's

To name but a few.

But I have heard good things about Joe's, maybe they deliver. And I'll fess up that Rosedale BBQ is quite good, but it's like less than a mile from the border, so it gets a pass.

Screw_Michigan · Post by **Screw_Michigan** » Sat Mar 01, 2014 2:16 am

Shlomart Ben Yisrael wrote:"I don't see Ruth's Chris anywhere on that list. Fuck that."

Sincerely, Screwey

I prefer the Palm.

kcdave · Post by **kcdave** » Sat Mar 01, 2014 11:09 am

War Wagon wrote:
3. Oklahoma Joe’s Barbecue, Kansas City, KS
I have a huge problem with the highest rated BBQ in KC being located in Kansas.

No sir, I won't go there. Not when I have the KCMO BBQ to enjoy.

Smokehouse
Gates
Arthur Bryant's

To name but a few.

But I have heard good things about Joe's, maybe they deliver. And I'll fess up that Rosedale BBQ is quite good, but it's like less than a mile from the border, so it gets a pass.

Tough to beat Gates, but Jack Stack does and its in Missouri. Bryant's is as over rated in this town as Stroud's. Rosedale? WTF Wags? That's worse than the Zarda shit at Price Chopper. Ok Joe's is less than 2 miles from there. Get your ass over there to the gas station and have a rib and sausage dinner.

campinfool · Post by **campinfool** » Sat Mar 01, 2014 1:41 pm

Been to # 8, Franklin Barbecue. While it is pretty badass, it is not worth the 3 hour wait which usually is even the case during the week. The other Austin ones I have never been to. I guess it is a shame since one of the restaurants is not even 2 miles from my front door and I pass it everyday driving to work.

smackaholic · Post by **smackaholic** » Sat Mar 01, 2014 2:14 pm

KC Scott wrote:I checked out the Yelp page for Wild Thaiger and was disappointed to see lots of photos of..... the food

On the other hand, check out the reviews for this place

This place could serve bad frozen pizza and i would go there if it was less than a 5 hr drive.

mamamustanger · Post by **mamamustanger** » Sat Mar 01, 2014 3:18 pm

Was just talking at work today with anesthesiologist about The French Laundry. He said it was wonderful. Reservations needed 2 months in advance... $ 300.00 per person

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Screw_Michigan · Post by **Screw_Michigan** » Sat Mar 01, 2014 6:30 pm

mamamustanger wrote:Was just talking at work today with anesthesiologist about The French Laundry. He said it was wonderful. Reservations needed 2 months in advance... $ 300.00 per person

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I believe Komi in Dupont Circle is $150 each.

R-Jack · Post by **R-Jack** » Sat Mar 01, 2014 6:42 pm

Screw_Michigan wrote:
mamamustanger wrote:Was just talking at work today with anesthesiologist about The French Laundry. He said it was wonderful. Reservations needed 2 months in advance... $ 300.00 per person

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I believe Komi in Dupont Circle is $150 each.

WHOA!!!!

You better stick to ordering waters.

Screw_Michigan · Post by **Screw_Michigan** » Sat Mar 01, 2014 7:49 pm

Damn right I will.

Diego in Seattle · Post by **Diego in Seattle** » Sun Mar 02, 2014 8:49 pm

Papa Willie wrote:
88 wrote:Looks like Yelp isn't very popular outside of California.
Oh - there are a couple of NY places. It's always great to see an article like this written by a fucking idiot who has been to about two states in her life. Then again - I'm sure the list was compiled based on who paid her the most.

Or at least comped the meal. Those lists don't mean shit (never heard of any of the Seattle places).

Dinsdale · Post by **Dinsdale** » Sun Mar 02, 2014 9:13 pm

For the slow people -- it was based on average rating (and likely vs cost) of Yelp users, who number in the buhzillions.

Why is that hard to understand?

Atomic Punk · Post by **Atomic Punk** » Sun Mar 02, 2014 10:01 pm

Ahh, Pedo in Seattle... he eats outside the "box" if you will.

For Jay, have you ever tried Grumpy John's BBQ in Tempe? 1811 N Scottsdale Rd, Tempe, AZ 85281 (480-946-8892). It's before you hit McKellips Rd. on the northeast corner. Very good BBQ that my grandpa always took me to. You should check it out someday. Very very good food and a nice atmosphere.

Dinsdale · Post by **Dinsdale** » Mon Mar 03, 2014 12:31 am

I'm not a Yelper (FUC them), but frequently eat with one. I will say, we've found some mighty cool hole-in-the-wall places on there.

Goober McTuber · Post by **Goober McTuber** » Mon Mar 03, 2014 1:15 pm

Going to be near Phoenix next month (Scottsdale). Any suggestions?

Jerkovich · Post by **Jerkovich** » Mon Mar 03, 2014 2:32 pm

Ya eat a dick.

Goober McTuber · Post by **Goober McTuber** » Mon Mar 03, 2014 3:59 pm

I'm going to Scottsdale, not Beijing.

Moving Sale · Post by **Moving Sale** » Mon Mar 03, 2014 4:07 pm

Try the roaring fork or the mission.

Jay in Phoenix · Post by **Jay in Phoenix** » Mon Mar 03, 2014 4:09 pm

Goober, what area of Scottsdale and what sort of restaurants are on your radar?

MS's call of Roaring Fork is a solid choice.

Felix · Post by **Felix** » Mon Mar 03, 2014 4:19 pm

I ate at #38 Yoshino Japanese Deli when I was down in San Diego.......food was really really good.....the amazing thing is that you can get a decent lunch for $10 or less.....

Mikey · Post by **Mikey** » Mon Mar 03, 2014 4:51 pm

mamamustanger wrote:Was just talking at work today with anesthesiologist about The French Laundry. He said it was wonderful. Reservations needed 2 months in advance... $ 300.00 per person

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Thought about that place last year when we made a road trip to Napa last year. Supposedly a life-changing experience, but a little expensive.

Plenty of great places to eat in Napa/St. Helena

This place is a little more reasonable, and they have the best burgers in town.

Bistro Don Giovanni was about 200 yards from our B&B and was pretty deece. Plus, being able to walk back after a couple of bottles of wine was not a bad idea.

Goober McTuber · Post by **Goober McTuber** » Mon Mar 03, 2014 5:05 pm

Jay in Phoenix wrote:Goober, what area of Scottsdale and what sort of restaurants are on your radar?

MS's call of Roaring Fork is a solid choice.

I believe we are staying at the Hospitality Suites. A better choice than Yelp is Trip Advisor. Here are some of the top Scottsdale restaurants (with their TA rating #), all within 5 miles of our hotel:

Citizen Public House #4
The Mission #6
Karsen's Grill #9
Mastro's City Hall #7
Oregano's Pizza Bistro #11
Olive & Ivy #13
Wildfish Seafood Grille #16
Tommy V's Urban Kitchen and Bar #20
Veneto Trattoria #22

Wife is Italian, that is always a consideration.

I will check out the Roaring Fork. One of the in-laws is bringing two kids, so MS's recommendation insures availability of booster seats.

Jay in Phoenix · Post by **Jay in Phoenix** » Mon Mar 03, 2014 5:28 pm

Goober McTuber wrote:I will check out the Roaring Fork. One of the in-laws is bringing two kids, so MS's recommendation insures availability of booster seats.

With the shrimp appetizer out of the way, with your wife being Italian, Oregano's is a very popular choice and has won numerous awards. Olive & Ivy and Veneto Trattoria are good too. For a little more eclectic fare, try Cowboy Ciao for a different take on surf and turf. The Mission is actually three different venues, including Zinc and The House. Citizen Public House is traditional American, like steak, chicken, duck and meatloaf. For seafood, try Elements or Wildfish. Oh yeah, one more on the Italian front would be Tommy V's Urban Kitchen, which also has live music and might well be one of your best choices.

Goober McTuber · Post by **Goober McTuber** » Mon Mar 03, 2014 6:39 pm

Thanks for the feedback. We'll be out there with her four siblings (more Italians) and one of my two mothers-in-law (not Italian). I am HD (Honorary Dago).

smackaholic · Post by **smackaholic** » Mon Mar 03, 2014 8:07 pm

Didn't know they did polygamy in the U&M.

Moving Sale · Post by **Moving Sale** » Mon Mar 03, 2014 8:33 pm

Cowboy Ciao is way overrated. They try too hard to mix stuff that just doesn't work. It's a $$ restaurant shoved into a $$$$ sack. Don't waste your time.

Goober McTuber · Post by **Goober McTuber** » Mon Mar 03, 2014 9:32 pm

smackaholic wrote:Didn't know they did polygamy in the U&M.

My wife's mom, and her dad's second wife.

Goober McTuber · Post by **Goober McTuber** » Mon Mar 03, 2014 9:59 pm

Moving Sale wrote:Cowboy Ciao is way overrated. They try too hard to mix stuff that just doesn't work. It's a $$ restaurant shoved into a $$$$ sack. Don't waste your time.

The #101 ranking concerned me. Too many restaurants, not enough time. Going out on a Tuesday, back on Saturday, with one full day spent at the Blondiebabe memorial.

Jay in Phoenix · Post by **Jay in Phoenix** » Mon Mar 03, 2014 10:12 pm

I'm not going to completely disagree with the Cowboy Ciao assessment, I was just mixing in something different. If you make it into North Scottsdale, you might try Lon's at the Hermosa, a resort in Paradise Valley. It's pricey, but it's also an award winner, for a reason. If your family is into the raw fish thing, try ShinBay or Hiro Sushi. Hiro is a chef who I have known for over twenty five years and he is a premiere chef.

smackaholic · Post by **smackaholic** » Mon Mar 03, 2014 11:48 pm

Goober McTuber wrote:
Moving Sale wrote:Cowboy Ciao is way overrated. They try too hard to mix stuff that just doesn't work. It's a $$ restaurant shoved into a $$$$ sack. Don't waste your time.
The #101 ranking concerned me. Too many restaurants, not enough time. Going out on a Tuesday, back on Saturday, with one full day spent at the Blondiebabe memorial.

He's just bitter that they didn't have any booster seats.

Jerkovich · Post by **Jerkovich** » Tue Mar 04, 2014 5:46 am

Goober McTuber wrote:I'm going to Scottsdale, not Beijing.

We least we know what you're having for dessert.

Goober McTuber · Post by **Goober McTuber** » Tue Mar 04, 2014 1:21 pm

Jerkovich wrote:
Goober McTuber wrote:I'm going to Scottsdale, not Beijing.
We least we know what you're having for dessert.

It's spelled "desert", you insufferable dochenozzle.

Waynegro · Post by **Waynegro** » Tue Mar 04, 2014 6:42 pm

Stressed is just desserts spelled backwards.