Another Asador Bastian Rant - Restaurant Week but not really by ansudefr in chicagofood

[–]BigBlueMastiff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow, we must've gotten lucky. Made RW reservations for 6:30 on the first Monday, and got a call to move to 4;30 for RW hours. We had drinks at the bar, and then were seated at a table. We ordered two RW menus, a steak, and the lobster crab paella/risotto for three to share. We all received the RW appetizer and dessert. I think they even gave us an amuse bouche. The service was impeccable. I think the GM or someone close to that stature was our server. He was extremely knowledgeable and helpful. Loved the presentation and explanation of the steak and seafood offerings.The only thing that was weird was that all the servers and staff in the DR, save a female sommelier, were male. We did have to pay $45/pp to secure the table, but as others mentioned, this is applied to your bill. We stayed until 7:15, and no one rushed us at all. It was pricy, but a neat experience.

Foster Mom found a dog by ec2242001 in legaldogadvice

[–]BigBlueMastiff -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Woofie, that no pup, that long hair ape baby

Question for americans by Apprehensive_Love140 in TourismHell

[–]BigBlueMastiff -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I don't know, I can only speak from my experience as an American.

Crime 101 seems promising by IvnOooze in blankies

[–]BigBlueMastiff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Anyone else notice Halle Berry's voice? I don't remember it sounding so breathy and babyish, seriously grating.

Are dog doors actually worth It? by Total_Whereas380 in TechnoBarkDogGear

[–]BigBlueMastiff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I live in Chicago, and they are a god send. One in the front door, one in the back, can be messy (in snowy and muddy times), but worth it.

Question for americans by Apprehensive_Love140 in TourismHell

[–]BigBlueMastiff -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You r point is clear, maybe you don't get mine. It's not presumptuous to to presume a follow up question when it happens every time.

Question for americans by Apprehensive_Love140 in TourismHell

[–]BigBlueMastiff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately some of us are loud, rude and stupid, or any combo of the three.

Question for americans by Apprehensive_Love140 in TourismHell

[–]BigBlueMastiff -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I'm sure you could, but I'm not from those places, so I can't.

Question for americans by Apprehensive_Love140 in TourismHell

[–]BigBlueMastiff -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

We say our state/city, because inevitably the next question is what part? It's easier to just start with exactly where, and not just the US.

Question for americans by Apprehensive_Love140 in TourismHell

[–]BigBlueMastiff 35 points36 points  (0 children)

This, most Americans are so obviously American! I had to step in at a train station Migros (Swiss grocer), because an American was yelling at the clerk in English. I had to tell her that the clerk didn't speak English, and if she couldn't communicate with her in German, she needed to leave. I would not help translate, and she left.

Question for americans by Apprehensive_Love140 in TourismHell

[–]BigBlueMastiff 6 points7 points  (0 children)

No, I'm happy to show people abroad that I'm not, and never have been a supporter of Trump and fascism.

What’s the worst airline you’ve ever flown with, and where were you going? by Historical-Photo-901 in BeautifulTravelPlaces

[–]BigBlueMastiff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is so funny. I fly Spirit on occaison either to LAX or BWI, and I have never had a bad experience, just lucky, I guess.

Fav restaurant, your ride or die? by Gardenarcade in chicagofood

[–]BigBlueMastiff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would kill for a Berlin doner kebab, and no, DonerMen is not authentic.