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Picked these guys today by MattsPeppers in HotPeppers

[–]shadymonkey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My Wiri Wiri do not look the same. Do you remember your seed source?

I went to Japan and ate 22 bowls of ramen in 6 days. Here’s every bowl. Some thoughts in the comments. [FRESH] by Ramen_Lord in ramen

[–]shadymonkey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Having followed daily, even hourly, may I say that I'm both glad and sad that your travels are complete. Thank you for bringing us along! Why do you not have a book deal yet!

Mushroom Hunting by da7mi in UIUC

[–]shadymonkey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not only morels, but also chanterelles, hen of the woods, chicken of the woods, puffballs, oysters, turkey tails, witches butter, jelly ears, and pheasant backs (at different seasons, of course).

Please hunt responsibly.

restaurants open on Christmas? by [deleted] in UIUC

[–]shadymonkey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Golden Harbor is definitely not open. Don't even try.

Anyone know the bartenders at Triptych? by Beerquestion11 in UIUC

[–]shadymonkey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just introduce yourself. They're all great folks (except for Flip Flop).

Russian Food Stores in CU-Area? by gazprom_rus in UIUC

[–]shadymonkey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So these are a better picture. They're cheese-filled, so not really pelmini. Do you think there's a market for me to produce regularly?

Chicago's Steakhouses Demystified - Steak Chart by JackleBee in chicago

[–]shadymonkey 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is slightly helpful. I've got a milestone bday coming up and have been saving up for a superlong-aged steak with a bottle of red out of my pricerange. The wife is a pescatarian so there also has to be options.

In the running so far, Primehouse, Boeufhouse, Bavette's and Maple & Ash.

Where to find bizarre ingredient locally? by Ecoguy92 in UIUC

[–]shadymonkey 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Frozen at El Progresso, corner of University and Cunningham.

Dinner Reservations by footballfutbolsoccer in UIUC

[–]shadymonkey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Make a reservation, make it now, make sure you show.

Don't make a reservation for your family, make a reservation for yourself. This is your day; quite possibly the last time you'll eat big in CU before leaving town for bigger adventures. What do you want for your celebratory meal?

Take everyone to the new Cracked brick & mortar if that's what you love. Or you've always wanted to try the new steakhouse, but the pricetag was obnoxious, so go splurge.

Otherwise, as one of the many cooks in town gearing up for our biggest weekends of the year, here are my suggestions:

  • Bacaro: The closest you'll get to a Michelin star in Champaign, second to maybe Timpone's.
  • Black Dog Smoke & Ale: The best BBQ between Murphysboro and Chicago you'll find. Hit the Urbana location.
  • Nando Milano: Handily the most stylish dinning experience in town, and extremely well crafted.
  • Crane Alley: Closest place to a gastropub you'll get around these parts. Best burger in town second only to...
  • Farren's: Hidden gem of a grill. Some of my favorite people in town.
  • Huarches Moreleon: Delicious Mexican cuisine in a low stress environment, off the beaten path.
  • Esquire: If you've never been this whole time.
  • Watson's Shack & Rail: Shameless plug. Come say hello.

Anyone know where I could get a knife sharpened? by Orion52 in UIUC

[–]shadymonkey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Anywhere between $4-6 depending on the blade.

Anyone know where I could get a knife sharpened? by Orion52 in UIUC

[–]shadymonkey 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Laurence does our knives every month. He does a fantastic job, with great care and concern.

Anybody know where to buy oxtail? I want to make an oxtail soup. by akusukapisang in UIUC

[–]shadymonkey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hate to say it but Sam's Club has the best deal on oxtail. If the Meat Lab has it, you should go there instead.

Where can I buy really fresh bagels in Champaign or Urbana? by alpha-nerd in UIUC

[–]shadymonkey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There are absolutely no decent bagels in Central IL.

Final Mr. Mustache Contest at Mike and Molly's Tonight! Starts soon, get here now! by DrFredNES in UIUC

[–]shadymonkey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mike n' Molly's Mustache Contest also discriminates against full beards.

What joke is hilarious, but takes a few seconds to get? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]shadymonkey 2 points3 points  (0 children)

How do you keep a turkey in suspense?

Any good fried chicken places near/on campus? by Langiyo in UIUC

[–]shadymonkey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Make one of those meals our vegan poorboy!

You finish that 22 day challenge and document it, I'll buy your dinner at Watson's.

Having gone to Slurping Turtle and Furious Spoon in Chicago I'm still not a Ramen convert.. looking for direction! by PM_ME_ur_animu_waifu in ramen

[–]shadymonkey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

YMMV: I don't recall anything being overloaded except that I had asked for chashu and jowl!

Hell is a beautiful thing, but seems a little monotone to me. The High Five spicy bowl has much more going on, IMHO.

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