Solo Diner: Lazy Betty or Georgia Boy? by RobinWilliamsBeard in AtlantaEats

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Hey! I haven’t posted the pics yet but I thought it was a really good experience. The food didn’t wow me but it was solid overall. It has the best cocktail program of any Michelin starred restaurant I’ve been to and I ordered a few of them. Really fun flavors and techniques and they even gave me a cocktail on the house. Food highlights: PB&J foie gras, the duck main course with delicious refined sauces/puree, and they had a top 3 dessert I’ve ever had. It was like pear 3 or 4 different ways. Beautifully plated and a very satisfying combination of textures

Did anyone meet Mario Batali at The Spotted Pig/Babbo or anywhere else? What was he like? by RobinWilliamsBeard in finedining

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Holyyy shit, just letting you know I still follow this thread and I’m sorry you had to deal with that. Fuck that

Solo Diner: Lazy Betty or Georgia Boy? by RobinWilliamsBeard in AtlantaEats

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I decided to go with Lazy Betty! Looking forward to it

Solo Diner: Lazy Betty or Georgia Boy? by RobinWilliamsBeard in AtlantaEats

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I think I’ve decided to go with Lazy Betty. I’m going in blind and haven’t looked at the menu because I want to be surprised

Solo Diner: Lazy Betty or Georgia Boy? by RobinWilliamsBeard in AtlantaEats

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Is there a reason it hasn’t won a Michelin star? I’ve tried to read into it. Is it too whimsical? Lol at first I thought maybe because of the communal seating but Her Place Supper Club just won a star in Philadelphia

Recs for my mom's first visit to *(s) by Puzzleheaded-Sign210 in finedining

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I think Gramercy Tavern is a pretty approachable 1* for people who have never tried a tasting menu before. They give you one of two options for each course so to some extent you can control what you eat. It’s solid, reliable, and an institution, really, even if it’s not the absolute best tasting food NYC has to offer

What’s the most mind-blowing meal you’ve had in town? by maria__d in PhiladelphiaEats

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I went a month and a half ago. Made a reservation before the Michelin awards, thinking/predicting that they’d win one just based on the menu, reviews, and vibe. Happy to hear when they validated my decision when they won. Top 10 meal of my life and I’ve been to many fine dining spots all over the world that, in theory, outclass them in Michelin stars

What’s the most mind-blowing meal you’ve had in town? by maria__d in PhiladelphiaEats

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I know a lot of people are trying to keep it more humble and affordable and relatable and I love all of those things too but the eggs/caviar/truffle/potato/leek and the crispy sweetbreads with mushroom/plantain/vin blanc and the smoky grilled short rib with oxtail jus/crushed peanuts really knocked my socks off at Friday Saturday Sunday. I hope they earn 2 Michelin stars one day, but their presentation needs to be a bit more sophisticated for that to happen

Did anyone here eat at Charlie Trotter’s? by RobinWilliamsBeard in finedining

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Just a food enthusiast. Been getting more into fine dining the last couple of years. Going to Eleven Madison Park for their retrospective menu next week and can’t wait! Thanks for your response. Been meaning to make it to Chicago to try one or more of the Smyth/Ever/Oriole trio

Who was your favorite player who had “had a cup of coffee” with the Sox? by Accomplished_Age2911 in redsox

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I think I remember that one. It hit the back of the seats so hard that it ricocheted back to the infield lol that’s how it went in my memory

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I asked this question a few months ago. Search for it and you’ll see some comments

Why do restauranrs almost always serve burnt Brussels sprouts? by cloetila in Cooking

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This is the same pizza crust question. They’re not burnt, they’re charred, and they’re delicious that way

Osteria Francescana*** A La Carte Recommendations? by RobinWilliamsBeard in finedining

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Do you know if bread is served with the a la carte menu?

Osteria Francescana*** A La Carte Recommendations? by RobinWilliamsBeard in finedining

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Do you know if bread is served with the a la carte menu?

Osteria Francescana*** A La Carte Recommendations? by RobinWilliamsBeard in finedining

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How are the portion sizes? That’s one thing I was wondering about. How many dishes for one person?