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ElevatorEnthusiast Mar 28, 2025 6:22 am

One of my favorites - carbonara pizza from Gusto 501, Toronto finished off with a BeaverTail

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StuckInYYZ Mar 28, 2025 7:20 am


Originally Posted by ElevatorEnthusiast (Post 36988657)
One of my favorites - carbonara pizza from Gusto 501, Toronto finished off with a BeaverTail

I drove right by there yesterday to an appointment. Will have to try them one of these days.

gaobest Mar 28, 2025 8:59 am

dragon well, sf:

crab wontons
bbq pork buns

beef chow fun
lemongrass chicken
white rice



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SPN Lifer Mar 28, 2025 2:28 pm


Originally Posted by ElevatorEnthusiast (Post # 3801) (Post 36988657)
One of my favorites - carbonara pizza from Gusto 501, Toronto finished off with a BeaverTail
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Had to look that one up! :D

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/BeaverTails

Miesque Mar 28, 2025 5:54 pm

Dinner while watching both tourney games, lobster (poached in Kerrygold butter) on a toasted brioche bun with Salt n Vinegar Kettle Chips, and of course Champagne. :D
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Finkface Mar 28, 2025 7:39 pm


Originally Posted by SPN Lifer (Post 36989661)

We call them Whale's Tails out in BC. 🙂

theshaun Mar 28, 2025 8:44 pm


Originally Posted by Finkface (Post 36990176)
We call them Whale's Tails out in BC. 🙂

Don't look that one up at work

ElevatorEnthusiast Mar 29, 2025 5:56 am

Detroit-style from 8Mile, Toronto - unfortunately, they were out of the ricotta I ordered, so they replaced it with a creamy garlic drizzle

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Eastbay1K Mar 29, 2025 9:42 am


Originally Posted by ElevatorEnthusiast (Post 36990784)
Detroit-style from 8Mile, Toronto - unfortunately, they were out of the ricotta I ordered, so they replaced it with a creamy garlic drizzle

Surprised that you can still get Detroit Style in Canada ;) And furthermore, that it is still called 8 Mile.

StuckInYYZ Mar 29, 2025 9:50 am


Originally Posted by Eastbay1K (Post 36991113)
Surprised that you can still get Detroit Style in Canada ;) And furthermore, that it is still called 8 Mile.

13 Kilometres doesn't sound so sexy. :D Although Windsor-style pizza does make it interesting.

gaobest Mar 29, 2025 10:34 am

Wasted food delivery for a video games & whiskey / beer night:

pepperoni pizza (golden gate)
chicken nuggets & fries (trick dog)


Originally Posted by Eastbay1K (Post 36991113)
Surprised that you can still get Detroit Style in Canada ;) And furthermore, that it is still called 8 Mile.

They’re just not stupid enough to say Freedom Fries.
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StuckInYYZ Mar 29, 2025 11:43 am


Originally Posted by gaobest (Post 36991203)
They’re just not stupid enough to say Freedom Fries.​​

Freedom frites maybe? :D

Well, there are some coffee houses that have renamed their americanos to canadianos... it's just how they show their support. Although I haven't heard of anyone being refused service if they still refer to it as an americano (I'm not a big coffee drinker so I will leave it to the connoisseurs to debate the finer points of this... just don't rate the durian coffee as gourmet and we'll do just fine)...

Now what to do about the New York Strip.... :p:p:p

Miesque Mar 29, 2025 5:58 pm

Lobster Newberg over Jasmine rice cooked in a broth made from the lobster tail shells with Piper Heidsieck Champagne.

Eastbay1K Mar 29, 2025 8:04 pm

Itani Sushi take out. It's what's for dinner!
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corky Mar 29, 2025 9:42 pm

Grilled pork Tenderloin with spicy peanut sauce over coconut, cilantro rice
steamed asparagus

gaobest Mar 30, 2025 12:12 am

roti, sf:

chai
papadoms
tandoori chicken tikka
chicken vindaloo
vegetable korma
rice
naan

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ElevatorEnthusiast Mar 30, 2025 7:07 am

Back to 13Kilometre ;-)

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gaobest Mar 30, 2025 4:12 pm


Originally Posted by ElevatorEnthusiast (Post 36992619)
Back to 13Kilometre ;-)

I see pepperoni and arugula. What is that white viscous substance sprayed on top of the pizza? What else is on this pizza?

ElevatorEnthusiast Mar 30, 2025 5:21 pm


Originally Posted by gaobest (Post 36993556)
I see pepperoni and arugula. What is that white viscous substance sprayed on top of the pizza? What else is on this pizza?

There's red sauce and then the white stuff is the creamy garlic drizzle.

gaobest Mar 31, 2025 11:46 pm

bucatini with rao’s marinara and beef meatballs

leftover cheese pizza with a dollop of rao’s marinara and then baked; one slice with added sopressata

cukes
miss vickei’s jakapeno chips

I am so high


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ElevatorEnthusiast Apr 1, 2025 8:51 pm

Last night - chicken quesadillas at Hula Hut, Lake Austin

Tonight - beef fajita quesadillas at Ninfa’s, Waco (really good, but $19.5)

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gaobest Apr 1, 2025 9:43 pm

The Dr Pepper museum in Waco is really cool.

gaobest Apr 2, 2025 12:35 am

Leftover Indian (Roti) - 2 bowls

chips

cereal

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gaobest Apr 3, 2025 9:56 am

Los Altos grill, Los Altos CA
(hillstone)

shared:
deviled eggs
artichoke
Prime rib sandwich

they had key lime pie but we were at a 4-top so I thought it best to eschew dessert so that our server could get lushes as her next seating. Busy restaurant yet only 15 minute wait…




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kirkwoodj Apr 3, 2025 10:11 am


Originally Posted by gaobest (Post 37002405)
Los Altos grill, Los Altos CA
(hillstone)

shared:
deviled eggs
artichoke
Prime rib sandwich

they had key lime pie but we were at a 4-top so I thought it best to eschew dessert so that our server could get lushes as her next seating. Busy restaurant yet only 15 minute wait…






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Mmmmm creamed corn

corky Apr 3, 2025 3:41 pm

I had asked EE for pizza suggestions for my upcoming trip to Portugal & Spain. He raved about a place in Lisbon called Lupita. Even though I had been up for about 24 hours, my first stop after checking in to my hotel had to be Lupita. I wasn't sure that i would find time any other day. So I ubered to Lupita & saw a crowd in front of this very old, very tiny restaurant. I was told that the wait was a hour but since I had already paid for an Uber & it was getting late & I wanted to try an EE endorsed pizza I said ok. When my hour was up (& it was lightly raining), I asked when it was coming out....I think they forgot as they acted a bit sheepish. So I had to stand on the street another 10+ minutes. I finally got my pie & they threw in a slice of basque cheesecake which I love for my trouble.
It was delicious & so was the cheesecake. Leftovers of both are in my room fridge for my breakfast. Thanks elevator enthusiast. 🍕
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pizza is caramelized onion, ricotta, mozzarella, lemon zest, garlic & basil oil. 😛

gaobest Apr 4, 2025 12:05 am

Kogi Gogi, sf:
Korean bbq - AYCE

banchan
cheese corn for my friends
rice

bulgogi
beef tongue
marinated pork belly
prime rib
beef rib eye

spicy pork jowl
chicken
more beef bulgogi
kalbi (short ribs)



Originally Posted by kirkwoodj (Post 37002438)
Mmmmm creamed corn

Ooops forgot to mention this :-)


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theshaun Apr 4, 2025 1:24 pm


Originally Posted by corky (Post 37003053)
I had asked EE for pizza suggestions for my upcoming trip to Portugal & Spain. He raved about a place in Lisbon called Lupita. Even though I had been up for about 24 hours, my first stop after checking in to my hotel had to be Lupita. I wasn't sure that i would find time any other day. So I ubered to Lupita & saw a crowd in front of this very old, very tiny restaurant. I was told that the wait was a hour but since I had already paid for an Uber & it was getting late & I wanted to try an EE endorsed pizza I said ok. When my hour was up (& it was lightly raining), I asked when it was coming out....I think they forgot as they acted a bit sheepish. So I had to stand on the street another 10+ minutes. I finally got my pie & they threw in a slice of basque cheesecake which I love for my trouble.
It was delicious & so was the cheesecake. Leftovers of both are in my room fridge for my breakfast. Thanks elevator enthusiast. 🍕
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...5fd98dea9f.jpg
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pizza is caramelized onion, ricotta, mozzarella, lemon zest, garlic & basil oil. 😛

Noted for my Lisbon trip later this year

corky Apr 4, 2025 1:33 pm


Originally Posted by theshaun (Post 37005103)
Noted for my Lisbon trip later this year

I don't know how EE managed to go a few times but he obviously found the sweet spot with timing. Evenings are not the time. Saw lots of uber eats drivers picking up so maybe if your hotel is close, thats an option.

Miesque Apr 4, 2025 5:34 pm

Another Champagne Friday of homemade Lobster Roll and Salt N Vinegar chips with a bottle of Piper Heidsieck Champagne

gaobest Apr 5, 2025 12:50 am

Chevy’s, SSF:

combo with rice, beans, corn cake:
pork tamale
Carnitas taco
chicken taco
🌮
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ElevatorEnthusiast Apr 5, 2025 4:59 am


Originally Posted by corky (Post 37005122)
I don't know how EE managed to go a few times but he obviously found the sweet spot with timing. Evenings are not the time. Saw lots of uber eats drivers picking up so maybe if your hotel is close, thats an option.

I am glad it all worked out and that you enjoyed it! Yes, evenings were packed - I went once for a late lunch and waited about 30ish minutes or so, but when I went back the same day for dinner, it was probably 45-60 for takeaway (ate in the nearby park with the drug dealers - sorry, only drug for me is pizza). I did order it via Uber Eats one day, which worked well.

Dinner a couple nights ago - Moxies Southlake - a ridiculously loud club atmosphere, but the sticky toffee pudding was easily the best I have ever had (so light with wonderful flavor) - the table was unanimous that this was one of the best desserts we had ever had

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ElevatorEnthusiast Apr 6, 2025 7:48 am

Quesadillas y “gringas” con pastor, bistec, y suadero - I’m still not sure which was the bistec and which was the suadero, but my favorite was the pastor with pineapple - Rifados Taqueria, CDMX

Finished the night with some churros (I ordered 2, and they gave me 3) and leche condensada dip at El Moro - unfortunately, they were out of cajeta

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corky Apr 6, 2025 3:39 pm

Med rare skirt steak
"mashed spinach" aka creamed spinach
Triple chocolate mousse---white, milk & dark chocolate.
Cabernet Sauvignon
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FriendlySkies Apr 6, 2025 5:12 pm

One of my co-workers retired this week after a little over seventeen years with us, so a friend and I took him out to dinner at Grünauer in the Freight House district in KC/MO. I haven't been here since April, 2021, though it was a bit better than I remembered it. Even better was the fast they offered 6% cashback on Upside, I got Fetch points and will get 3xUAL Dining and 3xUR for the meal. :)

We started with the Würstlteller (Choice of two (bratwurst, käsekrainer, bauernwurst) with pickled vegetables, mustard, fresh horseradish & a pretzel).
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For my main, I chose the Bauernschmaus (Smoked bone-in pork loin, grilled pork belly, & bauernwurst, served with sauerkraut, potatoes, mustard & creamy horseradish).

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My retiring friend had the Schwammerlgulasch (Creamy mushroom gulasch, with bell peppers, onions, & smoked paprika, served with a bread dumpling)

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My other friend got Wiener Schnitzel.
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For dessert, we shared the apfelstrudel, sachertorte and topfenstrudel.
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ElevatorEnthusiast Apr 7, 2025 7:13 am

I was going back and forth on if I wanted dinner last night, but I ended up deciding on trying out a pizza (lots of my preferred taquerias are closed on Sundays) after walking 15 km or so. Madonna Pizza in Condesa was somewhat odd - the pizza had spicy salami (which wasn’t spicy), honey, and stracciatella. The honey made the whole thing a bit too sweet, and the crust was very thin, making the whole pizza feel a bit like a nacho chip that had been sitting for a few minutes. My walk to my hotel (ordered takeaway) was only 5 minutes, so perhaps the crust thinness caused faster-than-expected heat dissipation.

I think I’ll stick with tacos for today.

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ILuvParis Apr 7, 2025 12:08 pm


Originally Posted by corky (Post 37009241)
Triple chocolate mousse---white, milk & dark chocolate.
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The Triple chocolate mousse looks divine. I wonder who suggested that! :D

corky Apr 7, 2025 12:15 pm


Originally Posted by ILuvParis (Post 37011048)
The Triple chocolate mousse looks divine. I wonder who suggested that! :D

the waiter. 🤣
But yes ...if I wasn't in public i would have licked the glass. Amazing

corky Apr 7, 2025 3:44 pm

Okra pizza, Time Out Market, Porto Portugal
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gaobest Apr 7, 2025 3:49 pm

Carryout - Noe Indian restaurant, sf:

chicken vindaloo - spicy
aloo gobi (caulipower & potato)
chicken tikka masala
Chana masala
rice
naan

I got so high that I had thirds!

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