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[Mr Kram]

Well, @Mr Kram - your posts are a treat for anyone with an interest in, or passion for, good food. I find myself positively salivating just reading them.

I cannot post a picture as my phone (which I rarely take with me when I head out) is an antique Nokia.

However, today in an excellent French restaurant, my lunch was a superlative bowl of wild garlic soup, the sort of soup that was so good, you didn't just finish it, but made sure that every last drop was mopped up with the delicious French bread that accompanied it.

sounds devine. you think of most soups as basic (and many are), but if executed properly, you want to lick the bowl clean.

 

[Scepticalscribe]

sounds devine. you think of most soups as basic (and many are), but if executed properly, you want to lick the bowl clean.

The plate was scoured clean when I surrendered it - superlative soup. And yes, you are right, I'd have licked it if that was considered acceptable, but the bread worked perfectly well instead.

This particular French restaurant - and another excellent establishment I frequent, - have only one soup on offer each day. It changes frequently, often weekly. Almost always, it is vegetarian. And it is invariably delicious.

I have learned to be wary of French or Italian restaurants that have very large menus. Small menus, with a choice of a very few main courses - if the cooking is good and the chef knows what they are about - can offer a superlative dining experience.

Actually, today's soup was so good that I completely forgot that I had a glass of Chemin Blanc to hand, and only remembered to attend to my glass of wine when the soup plate was removed.

 

[soulreaver99]

Ribeye at Castaway

 

[Mr Kram]

Ribeye at Castaway

castaway in burbank? if so, i got married there (first marriage). have never been back. LOL

rest of portland

cheryl's on 12th

portuguese sausage fried rice

crab benedict

beneigts! (complimentary)

pok pok

muu paa kham waan - spicy boar collar with chilled mustard greens

ike's vietnamese fish sauce wings

kung op wun sen - gulf prawns, pork belly and bean thread noodles in clay pot

sticky rice and coconut grilled corn

le pigeon

hamachi, ginger rice puree, macadamia nut torchon, grilled pineapple, jalapeno, heart of palm, red onion, elderflower, shiso

crispy rock shrimp and pork, zucchini ribbon, poblano tomatillo dressing, green almonds, thai basil

cedar planked salmon, apricot glaze, tarragon, oranges, anchovy cream, dill oil, green garlic, fava bean fritter

buffalo sweet breads, blue cheese ice cream, chicken thigh pie, chicken cracklings, red onion, celery and leaves

grilled pigeon breast, brioche panzanella, cherries, ramps, porcini, porcini mousse, cherry jus, thyme

grilled lamb shoulder, mint pea and goat cheese compound, fennel, dill, peas, mint, asparagus, sea beans, lamb mint jus

buttermilk mousse, strawberry compote, preserved kumquat compote, mt. hood strawberries, vanilla bean powder, black sesame phyllo

foie gras profiterole

 

[soulreaver99]

castaway in burbank? if so, i got married there (first marriage). have never been back. LOL

Yes in Burbank! I just DJd our friends' wedding there a few weeks ago and my wife was the coordinator.

 

[Mr Kram]

Yes in Burbank! I just DJd our friends' wedding there a few weeks ago and my wife was the coordinator.

cool spot, just don't have fond memories...

are you a photographer?

 

[soulreaver99]

cool spot, just don't have fond memories...

are you a photographer?

No I pretend to be sometimes

 

[Mr Kram]

No I pretend to be sometimes

I'm an idiot I just looked back and saw that you DJd the wedding. Duh. LOL

 

[soulreaver99]

I'm an idiot I just looked back and saw that you DJd the wedding. Duh. LOL

I'm not a DJ either, but I also pretend to be lol

 

[Mr Kram]

LOL

 

[soulreaver99]

Uni Pasta at EMC

Not a fan of uni but this was amazing

 

[Mr Kram]

Uni Pasta at EMC

Not a fan of uni but this was amazing

EMC has a promising menu, but the one in Woodland Hills is open air and it's 90+ degrees in the valley. I won't be going back until October.
LOL

more home stuff

seafood louie

slow roasted pork belly with kim chee rice grits and pickled radishes

tiramisu

fried chicken and cheesy grits

skins

wings

baby octopus and fingerling potatoes

homemade shumai

teri beef sticks

bacon wrapped scallop with grapefruit gastrique

mixed berry cobbler

kalua pig slider

carne asada nachos

 

[Scepticalscribe]

Well, @Mr Kram - you have a rare and quite impressive talent for photographing food so that it looks amazing and also serves to set off one's saliva glands.

The homemade shumai in particular look to be absolutely mouthwatering.

 

[Mr Kram]

Well, @Mr Kram - you have a rare and quite impressive talent for photographing food so that it looks amazing and also serves to set off one's saliva glands.

The homemade shumai in particular look to be absolutely mouthwatering.

Scribe, your kind words are always appreciated.

 

[soulreaver99]

Shin Sen Gumi Ramen

 

[Mr Kram]

^^^^^ tried to go to the one in gardena a couple weeks ago. they were closed for remodeling.

some stuff from NYC:

Shake Shack

Paul's Daughter

Gray's Papaya

Katz's Deli

Ivan Ramen

 

[Scepticalscribe]

^^^^^ tried to go to the one in gardena a couple weeks ago. they were closed for remodeling.

some stuff from NYC:

Shake Shack

Paul's Daughter

Gray's Papaya

Katz's Deli

Ivan Ramen

The legendary Katz's?

The thought has crossed my mind that some of these businesses could do a lot worse than hire you to manage their PR, as you have quite a flair for portraying food in an extremely seductive and mouth-watering way.

 

[Mr Kram]

Yes, the legendary Katz's. As for the photos, the food speaks for itself. No special skills involved.

 

[Scepticalscribe]

Yes, the legendary Katz's. As for the photos, the food speaks for itself. No special skills involved.

I would love to visit Katz's some day; a treat for the future.

Nevertheless, while you say the food 'speaks for itself' you portray it very attractively, and I must say that the divine picture of your noodle dish had me openly salivating.

The hotdogs look rather inviting, too.

 

[Mr Kram]

for you scribe, i was back in NY this week. opted for a french roll for variety along with a bowl of soup and traditional accompaniments.

 

[Scepticalscribe]

for you scribe, i was back in NY this week. opted for a french roll for variety along with a bowl of soup and traditional accompaniments.

Thank you for thinking of me.

And, needless to say, it looks mouthwateringly delicious, as usual.

When your name popped up in my notifications, I assumed that this thread was worth a visit today.

And, yes, it is.

 

[Mr Kram]

Thank you for thinking of me.

And, needless to say, it looks mouthwateringly delicious, as usual.

When your name popped up in my notifications, I assumed that this thread was worth a visit today.

And, yes, it is.

thanks once again.
more NY stuff.

ca va brasserie (todd english)

bacon, carmelized onion, parsley pesto pizza

popcorn rock shrimp

rabbit terrine and pork pate

chicken avocado BLT

duck confit frittes

 

[Scepticalscribe]

More terrific shots.

By the way, what are the drinks in the French restaurant?

If and when I ever do get to visit new York (a place I have never yet been), Katz's is on my itinerary.

Now, some good Asian restaurants would also appeal, as I don't think I have have yet an Asian cuisine that I dislike.

 

[Mr Kram]

More terrific shots.

By the way, what are the drinks in the French restaurant?

If and when I ever do get to visit new York (a place I have never yet been), Katz's is on my itinerary.

Now, some good Asian restaurants would also appeal, as I don't think I have have yet an Asian cuisine that I dislike.

sorry, what drinks are you referring to?

katz's is definitely iconic. the other famous deli is carnegie. locals often debate as to which one is better. i am partial to kata's, but they are both very good.

as far as asian restaurants go, i have never really made them a destination in NYC as Los Angeles has tons to offer. the few exceptions are Masa and Yasuda for sushi and Ivan Ramen. Masa is in a class of its own, Yasuda is a top ten sushi bar and arguably may have better rice than Masa. Ivan Ramen was good, but somewhat of a let down IMHO. Then again, I only had a chance to go at lunch time and the full menu was not available.

 

[Scepticalscribe]

sorry, what drinks are you referring to?

katz's is definitely iconic. the other famous deli is carnegie. locals often debate as to which one is better. i am partial to kata's, but they are both very good.

as far as asian restaurants go, i have never really made them a destination in NYC as Los Angeles has tons to offer. the few exceptions are Masa and Yasuda for sushi and Ivan Ramen. Masa is in a class of its own, Yasuda is a top ten sushi bar and arguably may have better rice than Masa. Ivan Ramen was good, but somewhat of a let down IMHO. Then again, I only had a chance to go at lunch time and the full menu was not available.

Post No 3345: What beverage is in each of the two glasses that you posted?

Thanks for your thoughts on restaurants - I was more idly fishing than anything else.