The Lunch Thread

rass · Post by **rass** » Wed Feb 22, 2023 4:07 pm

A_B wrote: ↑Wed Feb 22, 2023 3:46 pmFucking one-upper.

Was it French onion soup mix?

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Wed Feb 22, 2023 4:11 pm

rass wrote: ↑Wed Feb 22, 2023 4:07 pm
A_B wrote: ↑Wed Feb 22, 2023 3:46 pmFucking one-upper.
Was it French onion soup mix?

Now I'm not telling.

The Sybian · Post by **The Sybian** » Wed Feb 22, 2023 4:16 pm

A_B wrote: ↑Wed Feb 22, 2023 3:46 pmFucking one-upper.

I'm going to say he upped you by at least 5 or 6.

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Wed Feb 22, 2023 4:19 pm

The Sybian wrote: ↑Wed Feb 22, 2023 4:16 pm
A_B wrote: ↑Wed Feb 22, 2023 3:46 pmFucking one-upper.
I'm going to say he upped you by at least 5 or 6.

What if I told you I have 4 michelins, plus an extra just in case? Would that change your mind?

And what's easier...making my burgers or GOING TO FUCKING FRANCE?

The Sybian · Post by **The Sybian** » Wed Feb 22, 2023 4:21 pm

A_B wrote: ↑Wed Feb 22, 2023 4:19 pm
The Sybian wrote: ↑Wed Feb 22, 2023 4:16 pm
A_B wrote: ↑Wed Feb 22, 2023 3:46 pmFucking one-upper.
I'm going to say he upped you by at least 5 or 6.
What if I told you I have 4 michelins, plus an extra just in case? Would that change your mind?

And what's easier...making my burgers or GOING TO FUCKING FRANCE?

I'm going to bet I make burgers before I go to France. I'll still need a wine pairing with that recipe.

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Wed Feb 22, 2023 4:38 pm

The Sybian wrote: ↑Wed Feb 22, 2023 4:21 pm
A_B wrote: ↑Wed Feb 22, 2023 4:19 pm
The Sybian wrote: ↑Wed Feb 22, 2023 4:16 pm
A_B wrote: ↑Wed Feb 22, 2023 3:46 pmFucking one-upper.
I'm going to say he upped you by at least 5 or 6.
What if I told you I have 4 michelins, plus an extra just in case? Would that change your mind?

And what's easier...making my burgers or GOING TO FUCKING FRANCE?
I'm going to bet I make burgers before I go to France. I'll still need a wine pairing with that recipe.

Busch Light.

DSafetyGuy · Post by **DSafetyGuy** » Wed Feb 22, 2023 6:03 pm

A_B wrote: ↑Wed Feb 22, 2023 3:46 pmFucking one-upper.

This ain't the dinner thread.

Square Rob · Post by **Square Rob** » Thu Feb 23, 2023 9:21 am

A_B wrote: ↑Wed Feb 22, 2023 3:46 pmFucking one-upper.

You been watching me fuck again…

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Thu Feb 23, 2023 9:36 am

DSafetyGuy wrote: ↑Wed Feb 22, 2023 6:03 pm
A_B wrote: ↑Wed Feb 22, 2023 3:46 pmFucking one-upper.
This ain't the dinner thread.

I hate you people so so much.

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Fri Mar 10, 2023 1:31 pm

Mallejos taco from the gas station place that's so good. I had never seen it on a menu and I asked what it was. Dude just told me it's from the front part of the cow, I said, sure I'll try it with my al pastor and barbacoa tacos.

It's a sweetbread taco. And it was pretty good. So that's a first for me I think.

HaulCitgo · Post by **HaulCitgo** » Wed Mar 22, 2023 4:06 pm

Little early to the hideout so lunch. Asked for fries but Rhea perlman knows what I want before I do. Fried okra. To die for. Who knew.

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Wed Mar 22, 2023 4:14 pm

Oh hell yes.

rass · Post by **rass** » Wed Mar 22, 2023 4:57 pm

Yeah well prepared okra is tough to get around here and I always get it at least once when we visit someplace like HHI.

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Wed Mar 22, 2023 4:59 pm

It works really well on the grill.

bfj · Post by **bfj** » Sat Mar 25, 2023 11:52 am

If you’re in Baltimore for dinner, I like this place..

Tell me what you’d order. I’m going tonight. I’m bored at a work thing.

rass · Post by **rass** » Sat Mar 25, 2023 12:06 pm

If I was in the mood and trusted the place I love a grilled chunk o’ octopus.

govmentchedda · Post by **govmentchedda** » Sat Mar 25, 2023 1:11 pm

My list needs narrowing, but the falafel, beef tenderloin kebab, sheftalies, and branzini sound good to me.

The Sybian · Post by **The Sybian** » Sat Mar 25, 2023 1:29 pm

bfj wrote: ↑Sat Mar 25, 2023 11:52 am If you’re in Baltimore for dinner, I like this place..

Tell me what you’d order. I’m going tonight. I’m bored at a work thing.

Huh, never been to a Cypriot restaurant. Seems like a mix of Mediterranean fare (which I love) and those pictures look fantastic.

Nonlinear FC · Post by **Nonlinear FC** » Sat Mar 25, 2023 1:36 pm

Unsurprisingly, looks a lot like Lebanese food. There's a local "chain" called Lebanese Taverna. We lived in an apartment above the DC-based joint. Saw lots of DC "celebs" at that place. Like, sitting next to John Tower and stupid shit like that.

Anyways, that menu looks really cool.

Giff · Post by **Giff** » Wed Mar 29, 2023 2:41 pm

Before the BJ Barham show tonight we're hoping to eat at Loro, an Asian smokehouse started by Aaron Franklin (of Franklin's BBQ in Austin) and James Beard winner Tyson Cole. So many choices!

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Wed Mar 29, 2023 3:08 pm

That's a really interesting menu and I don't think there's anything I wouldn't eat. Like I can't imagine ordering the cod, but I bet the cod is really good. And I'm super curious about having corn fritters and hushpuppies on the menu, like they were they testing and both were too good to be dropped?

Giff · Post by **Giff** » Wed Mar 29, 2023 3:25 pm

mister d wrote: ↑Wed Mar 29, 2023 3:08 pm That's a really interesting menu and I don't think there's anything I wouldn't eat. Like I can't imagine ordering the cod, but I bet the cod is really good. And I'm super curious about having corn fritters and hushpuppies on the menu, like they were they testing and both were too good to be dropped?

I'll definitely let you know about the hushpuppies.

govmentchedda · Post by **govmentchedda** » Wed Mar 29, 2023 3:30 pm

Giff wrote: ↑Wed Mar 29, 2023 3:25 pm
mister d wrote: ↑Wed Mar 29, 2023 3:08 pm That's a really interesting menu and I don't think there's anything I wouldn't eat. Like I can't imagine ordering the cod, but I bet the cod is really good. And I'm super curious about having corn fritters and hushpuppies on the menu, like they were they testing and both were too good to be dropped?
I'll definitely let you know about the hushpuppies.

But I'm going to need to know about the corn fritters!

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Wed Mar 29, 2023 3:32 pm

Yeah, unless I could get the table to order both I would absolutely be annoying the server.

Giff · Post by **Giff** » Wed Mar 29, 2023 4:03 pm

Twist my arm.

The Sybian · Post by **The Sybian** » Wed Mar 29, 2023 7:41 pm

mister d wrote: ↑Wed Mar 29, 2023 3:32 pm Yeah, unless I could get the table to order both I would absolutely be annoying the server.

I'm down for one of everything. This place is so in my wheelhouse.

Giff · Post by **Giff** » Thu Mar 30, 2023 8:38 am

We did not get the corn fritters. Ended up with the following:

wonton chips & dip
chicken karaage (holy shit)
green curry hushpuppies
smoked brisket ramen
smoke prime bavette (holier shit)

Nonlinear FC · Post by **Nonlinear FC** » Thu Mar 30, 2023 10:24 am

yeah, the bavette looked freakin' amazing.

govmentchedda · Post by **govmentchedda** » Thu Mar 30, 2023 10:30 am

Pastor, Birria, and fajita taco coming up.

Giff · Post by **Giff** » Fri Apr 14, 2023 8:35 am

Hot Honey-Toasted Pecan Pork Ribs

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Fri Apr 14, 2023 2:50 pm

That's one of those obvious-in-hindsight combinations. Looks incredible.

Giff · Post by **Giff** » Fri Apr 14, 2023 3:04 pm

They really were. Have one leftover for a nice breakfast tomorrow.

In two weeks they're having al pastor ribs.

The Sybian · Post by **The Sybian** » Fri Apr 14, 2023 3:36 pm

Giff wrote: ↑Fri Apr 14, 2023 3:04 pm They really were. Have one leftover for a nice breakfast tomorrow.

In two weeks they're having al pastor ribs.

Made the mistake of looking at their website and all the Instagram pics of their food. So jealous, but I’d be so fucking fat if I lived in Texas between BBQ and Mexican food.

Giff · Post by **Giff** » Fri Apr 14, 2023 3:54 pm

It is a struggle, not going to lie.

Giff · Post by **Giff** » Wed Jul 12, 2023 10:04 am

Hitting up #2 on Texas Monthly's #2 most recent Top 50 BBQ list today for lunch.

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Fri Jul 14, 2023 2:09 pm

Was going to a place down by campus for lunch and saw a new restaurant: Slim Chickens. Apparently they're all over? I don't think I'd heard of it. Anyone had it? Looks like a Zaxby's/Canes kinda thing.

Giff · Post by **Giff** » Fri Jul 14, 2023 2:12 pm

A_B wrote: ↑Fri Jul 14, 2023 2:09 pm Was going to a place down by campus for lunch and saw a new restaurant: Slim Chickens. Apparently they're all over? I don't think I'd heard of it. Anyone had it? Looks like a Zaxby's/Canes kinda thing.

We have one and it's remained open for years. From what I remember, it's very much like those two but closer to the Zaxby's side. I remember liking it fine, just not close enough to go.

DSafetyGuy · Post by **DSafetyGuy** » Fri Jul 14, 2023 2:47 pm

Giff wrote: ↑Wed Jul 12, 2023 10:04 am Hitting up #2 on Texas Monthly's #2 most recent Top 50 BBQ list today for lunch.

How was it?

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Fri Jul 14, 2023 3:03 pm

DSafetyGuy wrote: ↑Fri Jul 14, 2023 2:47 pm
Giff wrote: ↑Wed Jul 12, 2023 10:04 am Hitting up #2 on Texas Monthly's #2 most recent Top 50 BBQ list today for lunch.
How was it?

Yeah, I'm wondering if it tasted like #2.

Giff · Post by **Giff** » Fri Jul 14, 2023 3:17 pm

It was awesome. Having the leftovers for dinner tonight. The peach tea glazed pork belly was phenomenal and I've never seen smoked scalloped potatoes as a side.

I have been doing a lot of BBQ eating over the last year or so. I've never been all that into it, but the cravings have stuck around for a while. What I've decided (and am sure I won't stick to) is that I'm done ordering brisket at these places. They're all phenomenal, don't get me wrong, but at this point with how popular it's become here, none of them actually stand out. So it's all stuff unique to the particular place going forward instead of paying $15 1/2 pound of something that tastes as good as the last one.