Djgb13 2,338 Posted June 12, 2017 What city have you been to that had the best restaurants and food? NYC seems to have some amazing food joints. I confess last time I was there was when I was younger than 10 so I don't remember much. But I need to go back to check out the places Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
penultimatestraw 473 Posted June 12, 2017 NYC, San Fran and Santa Fe top my list. Vancouver and D.C. Are also excellent. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shotsup 832 Posted June 12, 2017 I go to Baltimore for the food. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bier Meister 1,513 Posted June 12, 2017 sf ny new orleans seattle boston chicago miami LA the rest have regional specialties, but these cities excel at more (though new orleans is less strong with their breadth) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frozenbeernuts 1,652 Posted June 12, 2017 I go to Baltimore for the food. I am really enjoying the seafood, and more specifically the crab options while I am out here. It's like 50% of my diet. Also, the bar attatched to my hotel has some really excellent dishes that are reasonably priced. I was also schooled a bit on the importance of crab to Maryland. Which I still don't quite get, but it tastes good for sure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Djgb13 2,338 Posted June 12, 2017 I am really enjoying the seafood, and more specifically the crab options while I am out here. It's like 50% of my diet. Also, the bar attatched to my hotel has some really excellent dishes that are reasonably priced. I was also schooled a bit on the importance of crab to Maryland. Which I still don't quite get, but it tastes good for sure. Oh yea. Maryland has some really good crab and crab dishes. I lived there for a couple years back in the late 90s when my moms job took her there. We lived in Columbia, Maryland. Lots of fun stuff to do there and crabbing was a way of life for them. Loved going to the harbor to get fresh crab off the boat, having them steamed, and cracking open the shells to eat them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDC 5,890 Posted June 12, 2017 Two that come to mind are New Orleans for creole and Newport RI for seafood. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Filthy Fernadez 2,696 Posted June 12, 2017 Savannah/Hilton Head 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dain11279 927 Posted June 12, 2017 Nawlins for sure. My first introduction to alligator, best thing I've ever tasted (other then your mom of course). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kanil 519 Posted June 12, 2017 'nawlins I agree with NO! I know I'll probably catch hell for it but Vegas has some really good restaurants. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
penultimatestraw 473 Posted June 12, 2017 I know everyone raves about New Orleans, but I was underwhelmed. Too heavy with sauces, and Cajun/creole is like the 4th best type of spicy food after Thai, Indian and Mexican. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
penultimatestraw 473 Posted June 12, 2017 I agree with NO! I know I'll probably catch hell for it but Vegas has some really good restaurants. If you avoid the buffets, vegas does have good eats. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bier Meister 1,513 Posted June 12, 2017 I agree with NO! I know I'll probably catch hell for it but Vegas has some really good restaurants. i think vegas has a lot of great restaurants. it gives me an opportunity to visit restaurants of eastern celeb chefs that i likely would not otherwise experience (palmer, mario, bobby flay, robeuhon, todd english, etc) I know everyone raves about New Orleans, but I was underwhelmed. Too heavy with sauces, and Cajun/creole is like the 4th best type of spicy food after Thai, Indian and Mexican. i think the food is excellent in new orleans, they just do not have an abundance of other cuisine Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
penultimatestraw 473 Posted June 12, 2017 i think vegas has a lot of great restaurants. it gives me an opportunity to visit restaurants of eastern celeb chefs that i likely would not otherwise experience (palmer, mario, bobby flay, robeuhon, todd english, etc) i think the food is excellent in new orleans, they just do not have an abundance of other cuisine Help me to understand what you like about NO cuisine. All the local delicacies - crawfish, gator, snapping turtle, etc. are no better than regular seafood IMO. It all starts to taste the same very quickly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bier Meister 1,513 Posted June 12, 2017 Help me to understand what you like about NO cuisine. All the local delicacies - crawfish, gator, snapping turtle, etc. are no better than regular seafood IMO. It all starts to taste the same very quickly. i love etouffee, po boys, creole bbq shrimp, blackened fish, gumbo and jambalaya are similar but i still like them. i enjoy how cajun/creole fuses cultures and adds a little heat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DankNuggs 305 Posted June 12, 2017 i think vegas has a lot of great restaurants. it gives me an opportunity to visit restaurants of eastern celeb chefs that i likely would not otherwise experience (palmer, mario, bobby flay, robeuhon, todd english, etc) i think the food is excellent in new orleans, they just do not have an abundance of other cuisine I was going to come in and post vegas, trouble is i am always a little too inebriated to really appreciate how good it is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titans&bucs&bearsohmy! 2,745 Posted June 12, 2017 Domestically, ill have to say my hometown of Memphis. God I miss that BBQ. Internationally, it's a tie between Paris and Kuala Lumpur. The French food in Paris obviously, and in KL, the Indian food is spectacular. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shotsup 832 Posted June 13, 2017 Oh yea. Maryland has some really good crab and crab dishes. I lived there for a couple years back in the late 90s when my moms job took her there. We lived in Columbia, Maryland. Lots of fun stuff to do there and crabbing was a way of life for them. Loved going to the harbor to get fresh crab off the boat, having them steamed, and cracking open the shells to eat them. Actually the hotel we always stay at is in Columbia - Executive Park Drive. Exit 1B off route 100. Like the neighborhood for sure. I know I've said this before Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shotsup 832 Posted June 13, 2017 Actually the hotel we always stay at is in Columbia - Executive Park Drive. Exit 1B off route 100. Like the neighborhood for sure. I know I've said this before If I were to move to Maryland I would be looking in Columbia. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shotsup 832 Posted June 13, 2017 Nawlins for sure. My first introduction to alligator, best thing I've ever tasted (other then your mom of course). Favorite way to eat gator ?? My top 3: Blackened Pan fried chunked in salsa over rice Breaded fried po boy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MTSkiBum 1,594 Posted June 13, 2017 Domestically, ill have to say my hometown of Memphis. God I miss that BBQ. Internationally, it's a tie between Paris and Kuala Lumpur. The French food in Paris obviously, and in KL, the Indian food is spectacular. I have been to KL a couple times, the food is average. Much better international cuisine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MTSkiBum 1,594 Posted June 13, 2017 Help me to understand what you like about NO cuisine. All the local delicacies - crawfish, gator, snapping turtle, etc. are no better than regular seafood IMO. It all starts to taste the same very quickly. I agree, not a big NO food fan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Djgb13 2,338 Posted June 13, 2017 Actually the hotel we always stay at is in Columbia - Executive Park Drive. Exit 1B off route 100. Like the neighborhood for sure. I know I've said this before I don't remember where exactly we lived. We stayed there for 2-3 years when I was like 8-9. But the neighborhood was great. Tons of kids my age that I was able hang out with. Had a church across the street from us that had a giant hill that we always went sledding down when it snowed. It was a great place to live. I just didn't like being that far from the rest of my family back in SC. If I could take the area and things to do from Maryland and pair it with my old house from Lexington, SC along with all my family and friends from my old hometown in Dillon, SC then it would be perfect. House in Lexington was 3 stories, had a waterfall out back, tons of land, a creek behind it to fish in, entire downstairs was a game room for me with a bar, and intercoms throughout the house. Place was perfect except the previous owner decided to fill in his swimming pool with cement and cover it. So it didn't have a pool like my house in Dillon did Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerryskids 5,191 Posted June 13, 2017 I know we did a thread like this recently but don't recall... are we picking cuisines or overall quality of food? If cuisines, then I'd put cajun and thus NO about dead last. As somebody else pointed out, freakishly similar taste. Po boy, really, that is top end? Blackened? Meh... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bier Meister 1,513 Posted June 13, 2017 i think we need to do a geek meet in NO. bunny and i can lead the food tour. so so good 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drizzay 645 Posted June 13, 2017 Denver. That green chile is the sh!t. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Djgb13 2,338 Posted June 13, 2017 i think we need to do a geek meet in NO. bunny and i can lead the food tour. so so good As long as I can get some beignets I'll be happy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bier Meister 1,513 Posted June 13, 2017 As long as I can get some beignets I'll be happy yes, but at cafe beignet, not du monde Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shotsup 832 Posted June 13, 2017 As long as I can get some " C0ck "?in the transvesite bar I'll be happy Fixed. Sorry dude. Nothing personal. Would of said same thing if it was BM. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Djgb13 2,338 Posted June 13, 2017 yes, but at cafe beignet, not du monde Never been to either. Is du monde not that good? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bier Meister 1,513 Posted June 13, 2017 Never been to either. Is du monde not that good? cafe du monde put beignets and chicory coffee on the map. there is better in the city. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mmmmm...beer 691 Posted June 13, 2017 I said Rome dammit! Pasta so focking light it damned near melted in your moufhole. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bier Meister 1,513 Posted June 13, 2017 I said Rome dammit! Pasta so focking light it damned near melted in your moufhole. for italy, i preferred venice and florence. paris and lyon were better than those Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDC 5,890 Posted June 13, 2017 If we're talking cuisine my favorite is probably what you'd call meditaranian seafood. There's a byob here in Philly called Dimitris. Greek salad wirh feta cucumber and pepperoncini, grilled octopus, spanicopita, toasted pita nom nom nom nom ... Philly is an awesome food town, there's just no dominant cuisine here. Same with NYC. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Djgb13 2,338 Posted June 13, 2017 for italy, i preferred venice and florence. paris and lyon were better than those Well I'll be going to all three in September. Venice, Florence, and Rome. So I'll get to try all that delicious pasta and drink some excellent wine Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titans&bucs&bearsohmy! 2,745 Posted June 13, 2017 I have been to KL a couple times, the food is average. Much better international cuisine. I was referring more to dives and street food type stuff than cuisine per se. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites