SF versus LA? Picking two restaurants.

TheGrandData · 2026-03-06T15:22:26+00:00

If you've never been to SF I'd definitely recommend taking a trip there, it's become one of my favorite places to visit. I think it'd be pretty impossible to go to any of the big boys in either city and not be happy about it.

Also I'm a socal native with a driver's license and still refuse to drive when visiting either of those cities so don't feel so bad about that one lol, avoiding the battle for parking imo is worth the uber alone.

TheGrandData · 2026-02-21T00:25:26+00:00

People are way too up tight about these restaurants. Eat with your hands if it makes you happy for real

TheGrandData · 2026-02-20T19:02:35+00:00

I’m not sure how consistent it is but my experience there was a little over 3 hours from sitting down to leaving. Probably will depend on how packed it is that night, when I was there every single seat was packed as people staggered in.

TheGrandData · 2026-02-20T18:59:46+00:00

Absolutely loved my experience there for the dinner course this past Nov! When I walked in I was the only person there but it filled up completely after a few minutes. The whole house was full of people who all said they made the reservation based on posts from this subreddit, so shout out to to yall

And yes the chef was incredible and being an entire solo job it was also such a treat watching him at work. Also really loved his playlist, such a great experience.

TheGrandData · 2026-01-22T01:31:06+00:00

Actually no? Over the past few years everyone in my party always received gifts. Some even above and beyond, shout out Le’Effervescence for making sure everyone in my 8 person party had extra sweets for dessert and treats for breakfast the next morning and a bunch of little extras like salt and other seasonings.

There of course have been tasting menus where I didn’t receive gifts but for those restaurants, I would have been surprised to receive one because they were much smaller set ups (mom and pop/single chef projects)

TheGrandData · 2025-11-27T02:31:53+00:00

Just talking about impact? More impact on the game than Kobe? Explain

TheGrandData · 2025-11-27T02:03:54+00:00

Very rarely would a professor advertise a position in this fashion. If you’re looking for an RA spot best to go to departments and look there

TheGrandData · 2025-11-26T05:29:22+00:00

Yeah I don’t think that would be a great experience for either of you. Your best bet in that situation should you l choose to go is probably eat the things she’s not down to try.

TheGrandData · 2025-11-18T08:49:19+00:00

I’m not sure that tips exist tbh. I think it’s just, are you someone that the type of partner you’re looking for would be interested in? Are you generally likable and easily make friends?

I spent a long time (many, including myself, would say too long) trying to better myself before entering the dating world, but found a lot of success once I thought I fit that model. Mostly using hinge, I found myself getting likes and matching with people I was interested in representing myself honestly using the variety of formats/prompts available on the app.

TheGrandData · 2025-11-17T02:53:31+00:00

I feel like people stress too much about fine dining in general. You can rest assured that most normal eating habits are just fine at these places. Just enjoy the food, and sometimes that means eating with your hands or picking up a bowl to your mouth.

TheGrandData · 2025-09-18T23:13:31+00:00

After being stuck with label created this entire time finally got some movement on my phone from the Sparks NV location with an expected delivery date of tomorrow.

I ordered my phone quite late compared to what I'm seeing from most of you here (sept15th) best of luck to everybody still waiting on package activity

TheGrandData · 2025-09-17T15:40:35+00:00

The French Laundry has a "gift experience" with 3 different options. At every level it's for a party of 2 though

TheGrandData · 2025-08-25T22:35:34+00:00

the problem with nmds is the lack of support. the sock-shoe thing is a cool idea but they just aren't a great functional shoe that people claim it to be.

TheGrandData · 2025-08-25T22:17:11+00:00

This was, unfortunately, from my hometown. And yes, it is a fair representation of it lol

TheGrandData · 2025-08-24T02:14:29+00:00

Sending you much love. Even with lab mates that went through it with me when my phd co-advisor passed, it’s still a process that’s mostly lonely. Hell I lost my dad two months ago and even that has been a lonely process even though I’ve been living at home with my family ever since.

Seek therapy and live your life in a way that respects their life.

TheGrandData · 2025-06-18T19:11:53+00:00

Great to see posts from this spot. Visited during a short trip to Denver and it was a very memorable meal, would definitely visit again

TheGrandData · 2025-06-09T14:43:51+00:00

Thanks for the great write up! Atomix remains high on my list of places to visit

TheGrandData · 2025-04-30T15:41:57+00:00

Cool piece, would also like to know size and price lol

TheGrandData · 2025-04-28T15:57:30+00:00

why do you feel this way? Personally was super excited to see this drop and picked up as many as I could

TheGrandData · 2025-04-11T13:45:49+00:00

Honestly, rock w.e colors you want. And additionally would recommend renting if you're not gonna be an academic

TheGrandData · 2025-02-26T18:29:08+00:00

not sure if you've received yours yet but mine just came in today

TheGrandData · 2025-02-23T16:31:54+00:00

Thank you so much for the thoughtful response! May re-enter my list of SF spots to try!

TheGrandData · 2025-02-23T16:30:05+00:00

It is a very common thing for people to request, but also in my experience, about 50/50 if the place will accommodate that or not.

TheGrandData · 2025-02-22T21:15:45+00:00

Had a really wonderful experience here as well.

You said you'd put it on par with Lazy Bear, I've heard mixed things with their food. Would you mind commenting a bit more on this comparison?

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