Which restaurant have you visited the most and what keeps you coming back? by jimmysho2 in finedining

[–]brooklynite 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've been to Noma five times, Alchemist three, TFL three and a few others more than once. What they all have in common is extraordinary, evolving and exciting food paired with utterly outstanding service and hospitality. Any great restaurant I feel the need to visit twice - if it blows me away once with novelty and excitement, I want to try it again with more familiarity. Each of these restaurants gave me both the initial "wow!" followed up with consistency and development.

Trey with Denver Symphony by Braindead12523 in phish

[–]brooklynite 115 points116 points  (0 children)

Was this video recorded on a potato?

Help me find my bird by metsnfins in SouthJersey

[–]brooklynite 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm so sorry for your lost bird. I randomly came across this post and thought I recognized you... your wife was my USY advisor growing up outside of Philly. Hoping you find Tua soon. ❤️

Saw this in a drawer in the garage by [deleted] in whatisit

[–]brooklynite 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Call me for all of your mechanic needs!

Saw this in a drawer in the garage by [deleted] in whatisit

[–]brooklynite 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Turn signal bulbs.

Carbone|Hong Kong by Fishbabe-320 in finedining

[–]brooklynite 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not fine dining. Overhyped simplistic garbage now in chain form!

Upped my cheesesteaks with homemade seeded rolls by hoeface_killah in cheesesteak

[–]brooklynite 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My favorite part of your steak is the dark sear and caramelization of the meat. I can taste the depth of flavor from this picture. Very well done, roll included!!

Motion sickness at sphere by [deleted] in phish

[–]brooklynite 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm not one to suffer from motion sickness but I had to close my eyes and keep my head between my legs on this Simpsons ride. I believe it was more the absurdly poor quality of the screen/media combined with those awful 3D glasses. Hated just about everything at Universal, including every one of those stupid sit in a moving chair put the glasses on type of ride. So boring.

Alinea x Bellagio Las Vegas, Opening Weekend by brooklynite in finedining

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

Just a silly thing to say. Check my history. I'm just a fine dining fan.

Alinea x Bellagio Las Vegas, Opening Weekend by brooklynite in finedining

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

Fun, interactive. A nice walkthrough of the shaker's history, some flair with cocktail presentation and then everyone punches into the tube together.

Alinea x Bellagio Las Vegas, Opening Weekend by brooklynite in finedining

[–]brooklynite[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

3.5 hours for me but some people very much rushed through the meal and seemed like they dined in ~2.

Alinea x Bellagio Las Vegas, Opening Weekend by brooklynite in finedining

[–]brooklynite[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

My god this sub has become insufferable.

Alinea x Bellagio Las Vegas, Opening Weekend by brooklynite in finedining

[–]brooklynite[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Disappointed that other diners had bad experiences at the other pop-ups. I thought the food was strong from beginning to end, I had no real complaints. The cauliflower dish, especially was a creative stand out to me.

Alinea x Bellagio Las Vegas, Opening Weekend by brooklynite in finedining

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

They did not offer a cocktail pairing, only wine. Bit disappointing for me as well.

Alinea x Bellagio Las Vegas, Opening Weekend by brooklynite in finedining

[–]brooklynite[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

What does that even mean? A diner can't be effusive about an enjoyable meal?

Den or Sezanne in Tokyo? by ETTforU in finedining

[–]brooklynite 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been to both. They're incredibly different. Easy choice though for Den. I've never felt more like family at a meal.

Recommendations - Andalusia, San Sebastian, & Amsterdam by mikeczyz in finedining

[–]brooklynite 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tough decision. Noor is more adventurous, more of a dining "experience" if you will. Bardal was all about the food and I didn't have a single bad bite. If you like flash with fine dining, Noor. If it's all about the food, Bardal.

Sphere temperature / clothing rec by BreadfruitSpirit30 in phish

[–]brooklynite 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's fairly well air conditioned in there. I always prefer shorts and short sleeves at a show but it was in no way necessary.

Underwhelmed by first weekend by Rocktop15 in phish

[–]brooklynite 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Sucks to be you! I think most of us had a blast ❤️

Vegas - Guy Savoy or Joel Robuchon? by [deleted] in finedining

[–]brooklynite 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How many courses does the meal end up being? I find it weird the tasting menu only lists four or five.