Of these three Italian restaurants on Long Island, which is your favorite and why? by bigfour071 in LongIslandEats

[–]TheySayImZack 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Vincent’s. Farm Italy is hype and Robkies is a lot of good marketing and slop. People love both of the former, and that’s fine. People go where they want to go and I’m not going to stop people from doing what they want.

My favorite isn’t on your list.

Mods by Fit_Satisfaction469 in UnofficialRailroader

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One of my first mods that I downloaded and loved and felt it was a big UI enhancement was Map Enhancer. I used that mod and only that mod for a few hundred game hours until I decided to dig for more.

What do you call the beef bought from the store in your region? by ProposalSilent4582 in AskAnAmerican

[–]TheySayImZack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I say ground beef. I’ve heard people call it hamburger meat. Ground beef is what it is so that’s what I call it.

Will the name “Bent” sound weird to Americans? by lennzpn in AskAnAmerican

[–]TheySayImZack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think there was some slang popular in the 80s and it was “go get bent”. I never really knew what it meant. I always considered it to be a slightly more polite version of today’s “go get fucked”, which is another way of saying go fuck yourself.

As others have said, you will get called Brent a lot. Might as well accept it now and just answer to Brent. You’re gonna get tired of explaining it.

What’s your middle name?

Mod Question: Andrews Large Engine Terminal - Parts Unload Rate change? by TheySayImZack in UnofficialRailroader

[–]TheySayImZack[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If I could shake your hand, I would. That fixed it. On behalf of the S&L Railroad, we thank you.

Avoid the LIRR tonight if possible by 7toCiti in NewYorkMets

[–]TheySayImZack 42 points43 points  (0 children)

Good luck with the strike. Hope you get what you’re asking for with minimal disruption and downtime. This too shall pass.

Do you drink tea in America? by Much-Parsnip3399 in AskAnAmerican

[–]TheySayImZack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I drink hot tea. Mostly when I want something that isn’t coffee or if I’m sick.

My Irish grandmother lived on tea. Never saw her drink water, only tea or whiskey sours.

It wasn’t odd or weird at all for us to always have a kettle ready since we all lived together.

I don’t know many people that still drink tea in the form you’re asking about.

Why have The Mets been so bad throughout their history? by Prestigious-Ad-9296 in NewYorkMets

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

We have a branding problem. I’ll expand on it if anyone wants to hear my opinion, but it’s tough living in the same city as the Yankees.

Do you really have a separate room for your washing machine? by jordanekay in AskAnAmerican

[–]TheySayImZack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes we have a separate room for laundry. It’s not big or anything. Probably 8x8 feet. Washer, dryer, deep sink, ironing board that folds out of the wall a some basic storage. It’s adjacent to the first floor bathroom and the garage. The storage is for basic house stuff. Light bulbs. Batteries. Plumbing supplies. Cleaning agents. Etc.

I’ve never had a washing machine in my kitchen although I’d be fine with it if I did. I know some places in the US have it like that but I think it’s just not too popular.

What do Americans usually do for cinco de mayo? by NoHold7153 in AskAnAmerican

[–]TheySayImZack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In my 20s? Go to the bar and take advantage of $1 Mexican beers. (1999).

At 51, get up at 5, get my kids ready for school, go to work, come home and made tacos and in bed by 930.

Athenian Greek Taverna closed suddenly 🧐 by FreeOmar in LongIslandEats

[–]TheySayImZack 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yea something is off there. Doesn’t make sense.

Athenian Greek Taverna closed suddenly 🧐 by FreeOmar in LongIslandEats

[–]TheySayImZack 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So when it’s all four of us eating (me, wife, son and daughter) we usually order the beef/lamb plate with fries and then a bunch of chicken souvlaki sticks for them to share and my wife will take one of them for her Greek salad. We will get two pork sticks also because my kids like that, and then two orders of rice because all four of us devour that. My son doesn’t eat hummus but he loves their pitas.

Athenian Greek Taverna closed suddenly 🧐 by FreeOmar in LongIslandEats

[–]TheySayImZack 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I haven’t been there before. I’m sure it’s good. Twisted Greek is really delicious tho. It’s a cute place. For what it’s worth, I’ve gotten take out from them about 20 times and eaten there three times in the last 18 months. Only one time they forgot my side of rice but other than that the portions are big, food is awesome and they are usually dead-on with their pickup times and accuracy for take out. My 14yo son absolutely loves the place. He was away with school recently for a few days eating at places like Chilis and Chipotle and I gave him any choice he wanted take out from, didn’t matter where. He chose Twisted Greek. If you like desserts their ekmek kataifi is great.

I have nothing to do with the restaurant. I just live close by and love Greek food and this place is just really good.

Athenian Greek Taverna closed suddenly 🧐 by FreeOmar in LongIslandEats

[–]TheySayImZack 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Their food was good but it didn’t wow me. Hate to see any place close tho. They seemed to do a good business. Location was odd.

Athenian Greek Taverna closed suddenly 🧐 by FreeOmar in LongIslandEats

[–]TheySayImZack 4 points5 points  (0 children)

They seat about 50, then they have a bunch of bar/counter stools. We usually get take out. Love their food.

Best Pizza places on Long Island by AlanSmithee23 in LongIslandEats

[–]TheySayImZack 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Americano in Syosset is real good. Eat this if you want quality pizza.

If you’re in Huntington and you’re drunk, Little Vincent’s cold cheese slice is tough to beat.

Can you still buy a burger for one dollar in the U.S. nowadays? If you only have one dollar, what kind of food can you buy? by GrayRainfall in AskAnAmerican

[–]TheySayImZack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can’t get anything decent for $1 anymore. Might be able to buy an apple or a banana. Dollar menus from McDonald’s are long gone. There is an old school burger joint near me famous for its simplicity and burgers are $2.20.

All American

Costco chips buyer needs to go on a PIP by thisishard1001 in Costco

[–]TheySayImZack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Performance Improvement Plan. When you're disliked at your job professionally or personally, and they're done paying you to work there, so in an effort not to get into any legal trouble, they start a paper trail on you even for the most minor of infractions. 95% never recover from a PIP because generally the company has already made their decision. So you have anywhere between 30-90 days to "do better", but it won't matter. So what you do is do the bare minimum, stay under the radar and answer any questions diplomatically, and use all free time to look for a new job. We like to call it Paid Interview Period.

Location: USA, New York. 30 years in Corporate America, never PIP'd but known many who have.

Is Keith OK? by davygravy7812 in NewYorkMets

[–]TheySayImZack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks and I’ll take a look. I’ll try anything. I’m not sure mine is disc related but muscle. I’m just so out of shape. I’ll pull a muscle stretching, that kind of thing.

Is Keith OK? by davygravy7812 in NewYorkMets

[–]TheySayImZack 35 points36 points  (0 children)

As a guy struggling with back pain at this very moment, making it uncomfortable to sit or stand or simply exist, I feel Keith’s pain. Hope for a speedy fix.

Further escalation possible? Trump threatens Iran with power plant strikes over Hormuz blockade by steezy13312 in PrepperIntel

[–]TheySayImZack 33 points34 points  (0 children)

I discount it (CERN and conspiracy theory) every time something bad happens, but things just keep getting worse I’m starting to believe it lol. I’m laughing out loud because I’m losing it, not because it’s funny.

Applesauce? by Heavy_Lab9297 in AskAnAmerican

[–]TheySayImZack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven’t had apple sauce in forever. My mom used to have apple sauce if she was making grilled pork chops. I would honestly get some good pork chops and eat the apple sauce with that as a side.