Culinary Hot Takes

The Sybian · Post by **The Sybian** » Fri Aug 05, 2022 3:56 pm

elflaco2 wrote: ↑Fri Aug 05, 2022 3:51 pm my son had friends over last night --
friends.
like 30+ teens, mostly boys.
they ordered pizza.
one of the local joints got the order - but from what i heard, it was a close win over Papa John's. i was like. no. local or nothing.
never had Papa John's.

Had it once on a road trip. Made the old Dominos recipe seem top shelf. Inedible. I have no idea how they stay in business. Is Pizza Hut still in business? Haven't seen them in forever.

Pruitt3 · Post by **Pruitt3** » Fri Aug 05, 2022 5:25 pm

The Sybian wrote: ↑Fri Aug 05, 2022 3:56 pm
elflaco2 wrote: ↑Fri Aug 05, 2022 3:51 pm my son had friends over last night --
friends.
like 30+ teens, mostly boys.
they ordered pizza.
one of the local joints got the order - but from what i heard, it was a close win over Papa John's. i was like. no. local or nothing.
never had Papa John's.
Had it once on a road trip. Made the old Dominos recipe seem top shelf. Inedible. I have no idea how they stay in business. Is Pizza Hut still in business? Haven't seen them in forever.

Always remember that the most popular restaurant in the world is probably McDonalds. The most popular beer is Bud Light. etc. etc.

The Sybian · Post by **The Sybian** » Fri Aug 05, 2022 5:59 pm

Pruitt3 wrote: ↑Fri Aug 05, 2022 5:25 pm
The Sybian wrote: ↑Fri Aug 05, 2022 3:56 pm
elflaco2 wrote: ↑Fri Aug 05, 2022 3:51 pm my son had friends over last night --
friends.
like 30+ teens, mostly boys.
they ordered pizza.
one of the local joints got the order - but from what i heard, it was a close win over Papa John's. i was like. no. local or nothing.
never had Papa John's.
Had it once on a road trip. Made the old Dominos recipe seem top shelf. Inedible. I have no idea how they stay in business. Is Pizza Hut still in business? Haven't seen them in forever.
Always remember that the most popular restaurant in the world is probably McDonalds. The most popular beer is Bud Light. etc. etc.

I get it, but Papa John's was completely disgusting. I can understand McD's, it's fast and easy, but fuck, there are a million pizza places and it's not like it takes a long time for them to hear up some pizza. I recall PJ's having incredibly sweet sauce that overpowered everything. And cardboard crust. Unquestionably the worst pizza I've ever eaten.

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Fri Aug 05, 2022 6:10 pm

Hey guys just ordered pizza!

Papa John’s for the kid and jets for me and the woman. I hope I can survive it. Pray for me.

DSafetyGuy · Post by **DSafetyGuy** » Sat Aug 06, 2022 10:39 am

Brontoburglar wrote: ↑Fri Aug 05, 2022 12:12 pmthe best frozen pizza we've found so far is the detroit-style deep dish that costco sells. that stuff is great, especially at like $6 a pizza or whatever

Is that the Motor City Pizza Co double pepperoni one or do you get a different vendor/style offered in your neck of the woods? The double pepperoni is pretty good, but I wish they would offer their supreme pizza. (I know Costco having limited options is a backbone of their business, but...)

Rush2112 · Post by **Rush2112** » Sat Aug 06, 2022 9:43 pm

DSafetyGuy wrote: ↑Sat Aug 06, 2022 10:39 am (I know Costco having limited options is a backbone of their business, but...)

When we were on Maui they had these frozen stuffed naans that was damn good (and from a brand of Indian that we get here in CO.)

L-Jam3 · Post by **L-Jam3** » Tue Aug 09, 2022 11:19 am

Bucatini is the best long pasta and it's not even a debate.

sancarlos · Post by **sancarlos** » Tue Aug 09, 2022 4:14 pm

L-Jam3 wrote: ↑Tue Aug 09, 2022 11:19 am Bucatini is the best long pasta and it's not even a debate.

OK, then tell me why that is the case, mister italian swamper. (Personally, I don't eat long pasta much - easier to eat fork-friendly pasta like rigatoni or penne.)

Pruitt3 · Post by **Pruitt3** » Tue Aug 09, 2022 4:42 pm

L-Jam3 wrote: ↑Tue Aug 09, 2022 11:19 am Bucatini is the best long pasta and it's not even a debate.

I'm partial to Pappperdelle, but Bucatini is right up there.

EnochRoot · Post by **EnochRoot** » Tue Aug 09, 2022 5:07 pm

L-Jam3 wrote: ↑Tue Aug 09, 2022 11:19 am Bucatini is the best long pasta and it's not even a debate.

If we're rocking a traditional meatball pasta, I actually prefer something lighter, like angel hair. Otherwise the pasta gets in the way of the pound of meat you're trying to put away. If you're going say, the carbonara route? Hell yeah, bring on the bucatini.

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Tue Aug 09, 2022 6:53 pm

sancarlos wrote: ↑Tue Aug 09, 2022 4:14 pm
L-Jam3 wrote: ↑Tue Aug 09, 2022 11:19 am Bucatini is the best long pasta and it's not even a debate.
OK, then tell me why that is the case, mister italian swamper. (Personally, I don't eat long pasta much - easier to eat fork-friendly pasta like rigatoni or penne.)

If you google bucatini one of the top three recipe results shares a last name with ljam so I’ll take his word for it.

I also do like it anyway

Johnny Carwash · Post by **Johnny Carwash** » Tue Aug 09, 2022 7:12 pm

A_B wrote: ↑Tue Aug 09, 2022 6:53 pm If you google bucatini one of the top three recipe results shares a last name with ljam so I’ll take his word for it.

I don't see where you can make jam out of it.

L-Jam3 · Post by **L-Jam3** » Tue Aug 09, 2022 7:36 pm

Johnny Carwash wrote: ↑Tue Aug 09, 2022 7:12 pm
A_B wrote: ↑Tue Aug 09, 2022 6:53 pm If you google bucatini one of the top three recipe results shares a last name with ljam so I’ll take his word for it.
I don't see where you can make jam out of it.

Holy shit. I have never seen that before. Arrabbiatta, but add some pepperoncini? That sounds amazing and I’m making that this weekend. It’s got my name all over it.

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Tue Aug 09, 2022 8:06 pm

sancarlos wrote: ↑Tue Aug 09, 2022 4:14 pm(Personally, I don't eat long pasta much - easier to eat fork-friendly pasta like rigatoni or penne.)

I’ll co-sign this one. Unless I’m making it from scratch or ordering out, I’ll go penne/fusilli 9 times out of 10.

Rush2112 · Post by **Rush2112** » Thu Aug 11, 2022 10:39 am

Thoughts? I've only been to Katz'z and Langers.

https://www.tastingtable.com/956737/bes ... in-the-us/

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Thu Aug 11, 2022 10:46 am

Call Your Mother was on our list when we were going to pair DC with Alexandria.

The Sybian · Post by **The Sybian** » Thu Aug 11, 2022 11:06 am

Fuck, now I am really craving a pastrami on rye!

GoodKarma · Post by **GoodKarma** » Thu Aug 11, 2022 11:07 am

I love Zingerman's...their sandwiches are amazing; breads are great and they make some of the best mac & cheese. I've always thought of them more as a gourmet grocery that does sandwiches.

Rush2112 · Post by **Rush2112** » Thu Aug 11, 2022 11:10 am

The Sybian wrote: ↑Thu Aug 11, 2022 11:06 am Fuck, now I am really craving a pastrami on rye!

That craving is always there and I am only what my co-worker calls a culinary Jew.

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Thu Aug 11, 2022 11:15 am

The Sybian wrote: ↑Thu Aug 11, 2022 11:06 am Fuck, now I am really craving a pastrami on rye!

You've got ... (goes to google) ... Goodman's right there!

sancarlos · Post by **sancarlos** » Thu Aug 11, 2022 11:29 am

GoodKarma wrote: ↑Thu Aug 11, 2022 11:07 am I love Zingerman's...their sandwiches are amazing; breads are great and they make some of the best mac & cheese. I've always thought of them more as a gourmet grocery that does sandwiches.

Back when I was working, I went to Ann Arbor frequently. A couple of us always made sure to visit Zingerman’s on the trip.

govmentchedda · Post by **govmentchedda** » Thu Aug 11, 2022 12:32 pm

I can attest that Perly's in RVA is quite good.

wlu_lax6 · Post by **wlu_lax6** » Thu Aug 11, 2022 12:48 pm

mister d wrote: ↑Thu Aug 11, 2022 10:46 am Call Your Mother was on our list when we were going to pair DC with Alexandria.

Part of what I miss from my DC office are some of the unique places
Bubs and Pops (https://bubandpops.com/)---Newer but great hearty sandwich
Greek Deli (https://greekdelidc.com/) -- Kostas is a legend in DC. Huge portions
Well Dressed Burrito (https://thewelldressedburrito.com/) -- Burrito joint running out of a catering kitchen hidden down an alley.
The Best Sandwich Place (https://bestsandwichplace.com/)-- Every sandwich is top notch. Meatball Bah Mi is my go to.

The Sybian · Post by **The Sybian** » Thu Aug 11, 2022 1:13 pm

mister d wrote: ↑Thu Aug 11, 2022 11:15 am
The Sybian wrote: ↑Thu Aug 11, 2022 11:06 am Fuck, now I am really craving a pastrami on rye!
You've got ... (goes to google) ... Goodman's right there!

Wasn't a big fan of Goodman's, but I bought pastrami to go once, never actually eaten there. They opened a place called Pastrami House on Springfield Ave. Some really interesting items on the menu, but the pastrami isn't all that good. I like Barth's more than either of those places.

Nonlinear FC · Post by **Nonlinear FC** » Thu Aug 11, 2022 2:09 pm

GoodKarma wrote: ↑Thu Aug 11, 2022 11:07 am I love Zingerman's...their sandwiches are amazing; breads are great and they make some of the best mac & cheese. I've always thought of them more as a gourmet grocery that does sandwiches.

That's a really good description. I never really thought of that place as a deli. Granted, it has changed quite a bit since I was a frequent patron.

Pruitt3 · Post by **Pruitt3** » Thu Aug 11, 2022 3:54 pm

This joint is a ten minute walk from my house...

https://www.pancersoriginaldeli.com/

Not among the greatest of the greatest delis... but still so good. The fact that it is three doors away from the drug store where I get my statins and ACE inhibitors kind of keeps my visits to a minimum.

Steve of phpBB · Post by **Steve of phpBB** » Thu Aug 11, 2022 4:22 pm

Pruitt3 wrote: ↑Thu Aug 11, 2022 3:54 pmThe fact that it is three doors away from the drug store where I get my statins and ACE inhibitors kind of keeps my visits to a minimum.

Sounds very efficient to me.

Pruitt3 · Post by **Pruitt3** » Thu Aug 11, 2022 5:36 pm

Pruitt3 wrote: ↑Thu Aug 11, 2022 3:54 pmThe fact that it is three doors away from the drug store where I get my statins and ACE inhibitors kind of keeps my visits to a minimum.

Sounds very efficient to me.
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It really is hard, knowing that such a knish is so close...

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Also, two doors from a Grateful Dead-themed cannabis shop.

L-Jam3 · Post by **L-Jam3** » Sun Aug 14, 2022 3:44 pm

Ok, so I made that recipe that AB described for bucatini arribiatta The two of us, both of whom love spicy, cried it was so good. I’ve been making my own sauce/gravy since I’ve been out of college, and this was without a doubt the best I’ve ever done. I posted it on the ‘Gram. Much recommended.

Post by **brian** » Sun Aug 21, 2022 8:52 pm

Indiana is America’s armpit but they got the pork tenderloin sandwich right.

bfj · Post by **bfj** » Mon Aug 22, 2022 5:27 am

Peppadews are delicious.

L-Jam3 · Post by **L-Jam3** » Mon Aug 22, 2022 7:18 am

brian wrote: ↑Sun Aug 21, 2022 8:52 pm Indiana is America’s armpit but they got the pork tenderloin sandwich right.

Wait till you try their Meat Tornado.

Johnnie · Post by **Johnnie** » Mon Aug 22, 2022 4:47 pm

Because of the mention in this thread I got the Motor City Pizza Co pizza from Costco and I have to say it's pretty good.

I actually like it better than the Detroit style place locally (Transplant Pizza) and it's leaps and bounds better than this spot I went to down near the college (Frog and Firkin).

Will definitely buy again.

Also, does anyone dip their pizza in salad dressing? It's a habit I picked up when I was younger because a friend did it. I go with Italian dressing, personally.

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Mon Aug 22, 2022 4:51 pm

I will use ranch from time to time but I don’t need it or seek it out.

The Sybian · Post by **The Sybian** » Mon Aug 22, 2022 4:52 pm

Johnnie wrote: ↑Mon Aug 22, 2022 4:47 pm
Also, does anyone dip their pizza in salad dressing? It's a habit I picked up when I was younger because a friend did it. I go with Italian dressing, personally.

No, but it's so weird, because my daughter did this last night. Someone told her it was good, she was not impressed.

Nonlinear FC · Post by **Nonlinear FC** » Mon Aug 22, 2022 5:16 pm

I'll do that as an afterthought-type deal... like AB.

There was a brief time when I actually liked Papa John's and the dipping butter sauce. Gross to me now.

Pruitt3 · Post by **Pruitt3** » Mon Aug 22, 2022 5:21 pm

A_B wrote: ↑Mon Aug 22, 2022 4:51 pm I will use ranch from time to time but I don’t need it or seek it out.

Ranch Dressing just could be the most American food of them all.

It is pretty much unknown up here.

govmentchedda · Post by **govmentchedda** » Mon Aug 22, 2022 9:20 pm

A_B wrote: ↑Mon Aug 22, 2022 4:51 pm I will use ranch from time to time but I don’t need it or seek it out.

Same

rass · Post by **rass** » Mon Aug 22, 2022 9:22 pm

Been abusing myself this week and that included eating some Doritos and it struck me today what a genius bit of marketing “Cool” ranch was.

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Mon Aug 22, 2022 9:48 pm

First five words is closest Steve has come from escaping my signature line.

(Real buttermilk-herb ranch is great. Fake ranch is horrific.)