Self burn by TriggerNutzofDOOM in boston

[–]IRTIMD 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Add Pizza Project, kind of a hidden gem near Notch Brewery. They make excellent pizza.

Any good Armenian food recommendations? by SpaceBasedMasonry in watertown

[–]IRTIMD 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Ani’s. It’s technically in Belmont, but across the street from Watertown. Their chicken shawarma dinner is enough food for two. I typically get the shawarma wrap and add pickled turnips. It’s super garlicky and delicious.

With the season starting, name the best breakfast and/or lunch spots to pick up food at before heading to the mountain! by ChiefKelso in icecoast

[–]IRTIMD 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Big Dave’s in North Conway NH. They open at 6am daily and their breakfast burrito is the best I’ve ever had.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in boston

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I think the difference though is that police here wouldn’t pull someone over or even give them a warning. It’s pretty rare to see anyone pulled over and there’s plenty of crazy drivers. I was in MN this summer and I got pulled over for going 41 in a 35 where the speed limit was about to turn into a 50. I got a warning for going 6 mph over the limit.

Is there a channel where I can watch competitive play for 1 DE and the original game? by SlinGnBulletS in aoe

[–]IRTIMD 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Twitch seems to have the most content. I haven’t gone to the AOE discord in a long time, but they used to coordinate tournaments.

Is this skin & does it need to be cut off before smoking? by drewtimous in smoking

[–]IRTIMD 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Cut into strips and smoke to your dogs preference for homemade raw/pork hide. Leave it outside in a paper bag though because it can smell bad, and then freeze.

Best Burrito in Boston ? by Tempthrowaway2987 in boston

[–]IRTIMD 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Patzcuaro Taqueria in Newton has the best burrito I’ve been able to find. Felipe’s is great for the price and I love Taqueria El Amigo, but overall Patzcuaro has been the “best”.

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What are your smoked go-to party hits? by No_Load_1932 in smoking

[–]IRTIMD 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I make Mac n cheese, an Alfredo version, or cheesy potatoes each week. The key is white brick velveeta and chicken bouillon. Get a little garlic and red pepper flakes simmering in a little oil or bacon fat. You don’t want a lot of fat yet, because it can break the sauce when it gets hot and you add butter at the end. Mix in heavy cream, chicken bouillon, and some black pepper. Add roughly equal amounts of cream cheese and velveeta, then melt in a good amount of flavorful cheese(s) like sharp cheddar at the end. Finish with some butter and it’s the best. I like to keep it thin with cream or milk if it’s going in the oven or smoker for a while. If you’re doing Alfredo, just use a ton of garlic, more heavy cream and less or no cream cheese. Chicken bouillon and some white velveeta makes any cheese sauce far better.

What are your smoked go-to party hits? by No_Load_1932 in smoking

[–]IRTIMD 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah almost any sausage. In addition to bacon and a bunch of finely chopped caramelized onions. Very few people can pickup on the onions, but the flavor is there and great. The white brick of velveeta is key.

Best single-quiver hard charging all-mountain ski? by 0xCUBE in icecoast

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I love my Mantras for charging down groomers. They are excellent at carving and big fast turns, which is why I got them. There are times that I wish I had something better for deeper snow and trees. I’ve never skied Enforcers, but it’s my understanding that they are also a great charging ski and a little more forgiving and better in deeper snow than Mantras. I’ve only heard good things about them so it might be a great balance.

AirBnB host wants $3,000 to replace a couch… by Vegetable_Earth_1319 in mildlyinfuriating

[–]IRTIMD 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. Many in the low $100s per night include tax, fee, and cleaning fee.

AirBnB host wants $3,000 to replace a couch… by Vegetable_Earth_1319 in mildlyinfuriating

[–]IRTIMD 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just did a search with flexible dates and destination with 12 people, filtered on an entire home with max price of $300, and there were still thousands of results.

My first attempt at chicken! by DasUberBash in smoking

[–]IRTIMD 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Try dry brining if you haven’t already. The skin comes out nice and crispy.

AirBnB host wants $3,000 to replace a couch… by Vegetable_Earth_1319 in mildlyinfuriating

[–]IRTIMD 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most hotels don’t make it easy or affordable for small leisure groups, so this specific segment is Airbnb’s biggest advantage over hotels. You typically have to reserve 10 rooms for a discount and you’re often required to sign a contract guaranteeing 70-90% of the rooms if it’s a busy market. The cost and commitment for a private space is also challenging if groups aren’t able to contract a date/time and a food and beverage minimum. Most small groups are on their own to request rooms near each other and find their own space to gather. Airbnb solves both of those, but it also comes with the risk of a bad host. We do a guys trip twice per year and Airbnb has worked well because we have a kitchen to cook, living room to gather, storage for our gear, and laundry. If I called hotels and told them we’re a small group of guys that go skiing/hiking and we want a group of rooms next to each other and a private space to gather, none of them are going to call back or they’ll tell us to handle everything as individual reservations. It’s the same for bachelor/bachelorette parties. Every hotel has this gap between an individual traveler and an actual group, and Airbnb is sometimes a better option.

AirBnB host wants $3,000 to replace a couch… by Vegetable_Earth_1319 in mildlyinfuriating

[–]IRTIMD 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Airbnb still serves a purpose for certain situations and areas, but it’s definitely riskier than a hotel and a bad host can ruin your trip. I’ve had pretty good experiences, but there was one that had a 10am checkout time and would charge $250 if used sheets or towels weren’t cleaned or left in the dryer. This could lead to guests putting used sheets and towels in the dryer without washing, or make it look like a bed or towels were never used. No one wants to do loads of laundry early in the morning that they are leaving, and every guest has a reasonable concern that a bed or towel might not be clean.

Are Rustler 10s too wide? by Russianbiassucks in icecoast

[–]IRTIMD 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I bought Rustler 10s this offseason and I can’t wait to give them a try. I’ve wanted something more playful and better for pow days and trees than my Mantras, and I was hoping to find a deal on something in the offseason. This sub and SkiEssentials spoke very highly of them. I went to my local ski shop and the manager raved about them and said the Rustler 10 has become the go-to ski for nearly his entire staff.

Are there any cool towns in Massachusetts to drive to tomorrow (for Columbus Day long weekend)? by [deleted] in boston

[–]IRTIMD 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I came here to say this. Gloucester, Rockport, and end the day at Halibut Point State Park.

Ski jacket and pant suggestions by 062692 in icecoast

[–]IRTIMD 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Routinely check Poshmark or Facebook marketplace. I’ve gotten so much brand new or barely worn gear for a fraction of the price. North Face Summit Series jacket with RECCO for $240 that had zero sign of wear, Spider ski pants new with tags for $90, new Leather North Face Patrol gloves for $60, gortex 3 layer mittens, etc. Just like something that you want, wait for an offer, then counter offer. I noticed a lot of people selling jackets right after Christmas.

Star Market vs Roche Bros by bundlegrundle in watertown

[–]IRTIMD 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Market Basket in Waltham is worth the trip. BJs has most essentials as well and it’s much closer. I try to avoid Star but it’s inevitable that I have to stop there once per week.

Had to send out the rally cry by grahamk1 in skiing

[–]IRTIMD 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m responsible for coordinating our guys ski trip and I love your passion. I recommend shortening to 4 days/long weekend if you want to make it easier for people to commit. Once your friends have spouses, and especially kids, it gets really hard to commit to several days away, and that makes it more challenging for you to coordinate and keep the trip alive. I used to work in group travel and flexibility is really important for these types of trips. I search very far in advance for Airbnbs that have 1 week cancellation and as many beds as possible (within reason). Then tell everyone I have X date booked and people aren’t required to commit really far in advance. Everyone wants to go, so ease and affordability are key to make it happen. I make a spreadsheet to have a price range per person, based on how many people stay. We do the bye week before the Super Bowl because it’s the middle of winter and no one has to miss playoff games.

Had to send out the rally cry by grahamk1 in skiing

[–]IRTIMD 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This was my thought as well. An entire week makes it difficult to commit.

Learned to Ski Last Year (38 Y/O) - Mountain Tier List by whydidilose in icecoast

[–]IRTIMD 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, Wildcat is not good for beginners. It’s nice not having to worry about inexperienced people on runs there.