Tastes of Detroit Food Tour [Archive]

primesuspect

17 May 2006, 4:23am

On the itinerary:

Pi's Thai Cuisine:

Good friends of mine. They make, without question, the most interesting variation of Tom Yum Gai I've ever had the pleasure of tasting. It is an explosion of flavor in your mouth, and it represents the very delicate blending of all five tastes that the master Thai chef strives for. You can tell this is a finely honed family recipe that has been generations in the making.

Thang Long:

Finally! I've found a Vietnamese restaurant that I can take n00bs to. Vietnamese cuisine is very complex, yet there are a lot of "surprises" that can take an unsuspecting diner to a place they've never wanted to go - namely that of organ meats and other bits that most westerners would be happy never trying. At any rate, Thang Long's chef is very comfortable serving traditional Vietnamese fare for those who want it, but is also familiar with the proclivities of the gentler American palate. I will be recommending a variety of Bun dishes as well as the Hue (pronounced WAY) Soup, in addition to any of the dishes served in their Hanoi Thick Sauce - a choice of either pork, chicken, or catfish (or a mix!). Wonderful!

Raj Mahal:

How do I begin describing the awe I feel when I am in the presence of Raj, in his Mahal. This is a family owned, husband and wife place. Raj cooks, his wife serves, and the food is spectacular. Raj has kind of a haughty arrogance that can only come with the confidence that you can indeed put your money (or in this case, your curry) where your mouth is. Brash, short-tempered, and curt, Raj will serve you with a no-nonsense flourish that will put a smile on your face. He's quite a character. Once you taste your first bite, you forget all of it, and get lost in the mystique of truly handcrafted Indian food.

Josephine's:

Inspired by French cuisine, they feature crepes as a primary menu item - but not your ordinary "dessert" crepes, no! These are crepes filled with a delectable and bountiful array of meats, sauces, and vegetables. For example, the chicken crepe is smothered with a mustard bourdelaise and the Seafood crepe is stuffed with some of the largest scallops I've seen in a non-coastal restaurant. Expensive, decadent, and not to be missed.

Please sign up for any of the four restaurants you are interested in attending with me. I will provide menu guidance if you want, or you can free-form it. The PANCAKE HOUSE is NOT a part of this food tour - that is a LAN-wide event.

Bon Appetit!

GHoosdum

17 May 2006, 1:48pm

I believe I am up for a visit to Thang Long (for the catfish, most likely, as I don't eat any land-based meats) and Raj Mahal. I'll most likely be arriving after the trip to Pi's (though from the description I found on a website, they only have 3 tables anyway) and I might be leaving before the trip to Mystery Restaraunt. If I don't leave beforehand, though (depends on the temperament of my passenger(s)) then I'll make the trip to Mystery as well.

Cyclonite

17 May 2006, 2:45pm

I'd like to attend all that I'm there for. It looks like the last three. Woo!

Sledgehammer70

17 May 2006, 3:36pm

Dude if you take me to Thai food I will have to murder you.... I have tried to like that stuff, but it always ends up not liking me.

Give me Pizza or Chinese, how about some good Italian? I mean There has to be something better than Thai...

GHoosdum

17 May 2006, 3:53pm

I ate at this little Thai dive in downtown Cincy with some friends from the MBA program a few years ago - it was the best Pad Thai I've ever eaten. Burned my anus for two days!

drasnor

17 May 2006, 4:31pm

I have to sign up to go eat? Let's just go when we get there.

-drasnor :fold:

primesuspect

17 May 2006, 4:37pm

I have to call ahead and make arrangements for these particular places since the number of people will be more than the average dinner party ( "Hi, table for 23 please!" ). :)

Especially Pi's... It is a carryout place, mostly. There is definitely not seating for more than say, 7 adults. It's very small. We will not be eating there. I need to call the chef two days in advance to tell him how many soups I'll be ordering so he can have the extra ingredients on hand (he asked me to, anyway).

QCH

17 May 2006, 4:52pm

In that case... COUNT ME IN.... Oh yeah...

17 May 2006, 4:55pm

GHoosdum

17 May 2006, 5:05pm

I know it seems rude to ask. I'd like to go to all of these, but I'm on a very strict budget. Could we get some price ranges for these culinary adventures?

Also, do you know when they are going to be visited. Sorry, if It's on the Google calender, I can't access Google calendar from work.

Yup, they're on the calendar. Pi is listed at 8PM on Thursday, we'll most likely arrive too late to make that one. Raj Mahal is Friday at 6:30 PM, Thang Long is Saturday at 8:30 PM, and Mystery is Sunday at 1PM.

Thang Long and Pi were both listed in the "Inexpensive, under $15" category on the website that I visited (Detroit Daily News site or something). Raj Mahal was not listed, but I'm assuming it's in the same price range (most Indian restaraunts are in that price range). I'm assuming Mystery place is above that price range since Brian called it "expensive".

primesuspect

17 May 2006, 5:08pm

Yep, they're on the calendar.

Pi's is $3 or $4 for the soup (the item I recommend) and you can figure an entree is about $7-$11 depending on what kind of meat

Raj Mahal is about the same - expect to spend ~$13 for yourself (tip included) if you don't get a Mango shake (beverages always cost alot, don't they?)

Thang Long is pretty inexpensive unless you get a whole red snapper or something - They menu ranges from $6.95 -> $16.95

Mystery restaurant is high-mid range. The seafood crepe is $18, an appetizer can be $5 all the way up to $15. The chicken crepes are $13. The top end of the menu is around $33 if you get, say, filet and a lobster. It's not exhorbitant, but it's slightly more than an average dinner restaurant.

GHoosdum

17 May 2006, 5:15pm

Damn, I'm salivating for some good naan, mutter paneer, and gulab jamun right now. I think I'mma hafta go visit an Indian restaraunt before the LAN, because I can't wait!

17 May 2006, 5:16pm

If I had to pick between the second one and the third one, which one should I sign up for?

Sledgehammer70

17 May 2006, 5:17pm

So I guess Chinese is out of the question :( Maybe I can recruit a few guys to get some takeout, hey Prime are these places any good?

China Palace Restaurant
Chinese Village Inn
Ruby Chinese Restaurant
China Villa
Chinese Gourmet
Wing Wah Chinese Restaurant
China Rose
Sunrise Chinese Food Carry-Out
Moon Yee House Chinese Rstrnt

Its all about Orange Chicken, or Beef and broc, some Mandarin Chicken.... Honey Chicken?

Man you guys seem to be lim ited around the Warren area with just your normal Pizza places... Can't seem to find much Italian

Italia Andiamo
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant - always good
Firenze Restaurant
Antonio's Italian Cuisine
Juliano's Restaurant

primesuspect

17 May 2006, 5:20pm

wow. that's a toughie. They're both really good.

I think Raj Mahal is probably the safer bet, unless you are already familiar with Vietnamese cuisine.

Or it could be the opposite - if you are familiar with Indian cuisine and want to try something new and are NOT familiar with vietnamese, I would recommend Thang Long!

Oh the agony! I can't choose!

primesuspect

17 May 2006, 5:21pm

17 May 2006, 5:24pm

Would a psychosomatic aversion to anything that once lived in water help me decide?

GHoosdum

17 May 2006, 5:26pm

Brian - here's a Thang Long question for you. When I was a kid, we ate at this Vietnamese place all the time because they were cheap and actually had some vegetarian dishes. I got this noodle dish. It was basically these Vietnamese noodles with a sort-of-spicy red sauce. I loved that stuff. Do you know what it is and if Thang Long has it?

CB: I can't think of a single piece of aquatic life in any Indian dish I've ever had.

Sledgehammer70

17 May 2006, 5:28pm

Okay sledge, I've only heard of ONE of those places, and it sucks.

Best chinese near my house is Kim Toa, which is about 2 miles from my house, straight up the road. Very easy to find. They take cash only, so come prepared!

Are they pretty exspensive? I mean we have places here that range from $5.75 per large togo entree upto $15.95 per large entree.... which includeds rice... I love my chinese :) or is it like a Panda Express?

primesuspect

17 May 2006, 5:31pm

primesuspect

17 May 2006, 5:31pm

Are they pretty exspensive? I mean we have places here that range from $5.75 per large togo entree upto $15.95 per large entree.... which includeds rice... I love my chinese :) or is it like a Panda Express?

They are moderate. Think $7.95 - $12.95 range. It's a sit-down restaurant, but they do carry-out as well.

GHoosdum

17 May 2006, 5:39pm

GH: Southern Indian food has many seafood dishes :)

CB: Okay, then you need to go to Raj Mahal, because a lot of the Vietnamese food is cooked with fish oil.

GH: Noodles with red sauce? That describes a lot of things. The Vietnamese use this red sauce called Sriracha which is like the Ketchup of southeast asia. They put it on EVERYTHING. There's a fat bottle of it at every table. Was it hot? Describe the sauce. Were the noodles thin, vermicelli? or were they wide like Pad Thai noodles?

Cool. I'd like to try some Southern Indian cuisine sometime. I guess I've only had northern. Lots of dals, curries, cheeses, peas, potatoes - I guess it's because when I was a kid and my parents were way too hardcore vegetarian for me, they'd stay away from even seafood.

As far as I can remember, the noodles were a form of vermicelli. But I think they may have been a rice vermicelli? I'm not exactly sure, since it was years ago. Anyway, the red sauce I remember was probably sriracha. Although I bought a bottle of sriracha not too long ago, and it was spicier than I remember the dish tasting as a kid, even after I added sriracha from the bottles on the table at the Vietnamese restaraunt. Although, I bought it in the Thai section at the store, so my memory could just be totally out of whack.

profdlp

17 May 2006, 5:39pm

You might add any dress code info for the restaurants, if applicable. T-Shirts, short pants, and sandals OK?

Signed,

Prof the Bum :mullet:

primesuspect

17 May 2006, 5:49pm

I'd say it's okay at all the places, even mystery restaurant. Although the ambience at Mystery Restaurant is somewhat more upscale, so you may feel like a bum if you show up in shorts, sandals, and t-shirt. They won't kick you out though :)

17 May 2006, 5:54pm

CB: Okay, then you need to go to Raj Mahal, because a lot of the Vietnamese food is cooked with fish oil.

Very well. Sign me up for Raj Mahal and Mystery Restaurant, please.

GHoosdum

17 May 2006, 5:56pm

Well, since CB is my passenger, I'll be attending Mystery Restaraunt as well!

17 May 2006, 6:01pm

I'm sure that we can find seperate rides to the restaurants, if you and I don't want to go to the same ones :)

profdlp

17 May 2006, 6:06pm

...you may feel like a bum if you show up in shorts, sandals, and t-shirt...
I feel like a bum when I do that at home. :range:

Not that I let it bother me... ;D

drasnor

17 May 2006, 6:07pm

Since college is a time of experimentation and willingness to try new things, I shall take the full restraunt safari ;D.

-drasnor :fold:

GHoosdum

17 May 2006, 6:07pm

I'm sure that we can find seperate rides to the restaurants, if you and I don't want to go to the same ones :)

I was referring to the timing of the Mystery restaraunt thing more than anything else. It's after the official close of the LAN event, so I didn't want to delay you from getting home to your woman if you didn't want to lunch there, but since you said you wanted to go, I have no problem staying extra time to go to lunch - Crystal will be in Wyoming, so the only thing I have to go home to is chips and salsa for dinner with my dog. ;)

Sledgehammer70

17 May 2006, 6:08pm

Who is in for Chinese?

drasnor

17 May 2006, 6:27pm

Wait, I can only make things that are before my flight leaves the morning after the LAN.

-drasnor :fold:

primesuspect

17 May 2006, 6:30pm

I have no idea why it is a mystery restaurant :eek3:

Josephine's is the name of the place. :)

oCoMiK

17 May 2006, 6:52pm

I'm willing to give the vietnamese place a try but will be making other plans for the other nights. My palate leans more towards european fare with some very conservative asian (chinese/japanese) thrown in.

I haven't been successful ordering/eating at any Indian/Thai place.

Also by chance will you be making your grill available to us?

Crazy Joe

17 May 2006, 7:05pm

I'm in for the whole tour... Especially if there are White Castles involved... Mmmmmm...

17 May 2006, 7:06pm

So, you couldn't remember the name of the place when you first posted, huh?

I didn't realize that the LAN was not going until Sunday Afternoon, but I'm still okay with going to Josephine's as long as Sharky is (unless Zanthian comes and Sharky rides with him instead. Then, it doesn't matter)

primesuspect

17 May 2006, 7:49pm

The grill is available.

I challenge you, Mike... Let me order for you at the Indian restaurant and I bet I can make a convert out of you, or at least lessen your aversion to it :)

oCoMiK

17 May 2006, 8:57pm

The grill is available.

I challenge you, Mike... Let me order for you at the Indian restaurant and I bet I can make a convert out of you, or at least lessen your aversion to it :)

OK... Here you go.

Although, I don't probably look like it much anymore I'm a meat/starch kind of guy - very few vegetables cross my palate, mostly corn, green beans, and various lettuces. I like spicey (hot is OK) food and *HATE* eggs, cabbage, celery, tomatoes BUT I love tomato byproducts - mostly sauces.

I've tried curry twice and never fancied it. I always been labeled by my family as *picky* eater.

If you think you can work with what I've listed above, I'm happy to give it another go.

profdlp

17 May 2006, 9:00pm

Tandoori Chicken (http://www.indiaexpress.com/cooking/tandoori_chicken.html) might be an option. If you don't like it I can promise that it won't be wasted. :D

oCoMiK

17 May 2006, 9:03pm

Tandoori Chicken (http://www.indiaexpress.com/cooking/tandoori_chicken.html) might be an option. If you don't like it I can promise that it won't be wasted. :D

update: Just checked it out and it's definately in my wheelhouse. thx

And you even provided a link... Thanks... Gotta love that Internet.

Al Gore is GOD

primesuspect

17 May 2006, 9:08pm

You sound exactly like my friend Jeff - green is a bad color.

I think I can work with you. Try me.

oCoMiK

17 May 2006, 9:10pm

Let's light this candle... See you in New Delhi!

TheSmJ

18 May 2006, 3:11am

Sledge, my sister works at an upscale Chinese resturant and could get us a discount there. It's in Farmington Hills (about 15-20 minutes from Brian's place) but the food is considered to be very, very good.

primesuspect

18 May 2006, 4:50am

More like 30 minutes away, but yeah :)

TheSmJ

18 May 2006, 6:29am

I stick by 20 as long as traffic isn't totally ****ed.

Zanthian

18 May 2006, 2:09pm

I am all over Josephine's crepes... ;)
I lived in France at one time and I love crepes.
Which day is this visit on?

primesuspect

18 May 2006, 3:04pm

YOU MUST LOOK AT THE CALENDAR, ZANTHIAN.

It's on Sunday at 1:00 PM :)

Sledgehammer70

18 May 2006, 3:18pm

I stick by 20 as long as traffic isn't totally ****ed.

Count me in, If you want to drive... Chinese is so gooooooddddddd. I feel like I am pregnant and am craving anything Chinese. Whoever drives me will get a free meal :)

Zanthian

18 May 2006, 5:55pm

YOU MUST LOOK AT THE CALENDAR, ZANTHIAN.

It's on Sunday at 1:00 PM :)

Hey look a Google Calendar. I add all of the Calendars to my Google Calendar. Thanks Prime!

Black Hawk

19 May 2006, 11:49pm

What?! No Wendy's or Popeye's? Pfft! Bunch of pretentious pricks ;D

Last time Prime's choice of cuisine really gave my colon a run for it's money and endangered the nasal cavities of various people, so I'm gonna be a bit cautious and at the same time try to swindle my parents out of some extra cash. :D

profdlp

19 May 2006, 11:54pm

...Prime's choice of cuisine really gave my colon a run for it's money and endangered the nasal cavities of various people...
Tell me about it. :rolleyes:

The worst part was when he put that gun to your head and made you eat that hot dog with chocolate sauce and ranch dressing. Downright cruel... :bawling:

I'm really glad you're going to make it, Black Hawk! :D

Thrax

20 May 2006, 12:12am

Me too! We'll finally have the entire Kwitko and the Body Electrix band back together! REUNION TOUR!

primesuspect

20 May 2006, 2:09am

Except for the KWITKO part :eek3:

TheSmJ

20 May 2006, 2:47am

Count me in, If you want to drive... Chinese is so gooooooddddddd. I feel like I am pregnant and am craving anything Chinese. Whoever drives me will get a free meal :)

Then it's settled. We're going. :usflag:

profdlp

20 May 2006, 3:48am

Except for the KWITKO part :eek3:
Yeah... :bawling:

Thrax

20 May 2006, 7:15am

Except for the KWITKO part :eek3:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1003/Thrax/angrycat.jpg

No, dude. We just photoshop him in and tatoo a tear under his eye like in that movie Babyface. It'll be sweet, I promise.

Sledgehammer70

22 May 2006, 7:53pm

Then it's settled. We're going. :usflag:

Woot! who else wants to go on the chinese food tour :)

TheLostSwede

31 May 2006, 9:48pm

I'm in for the lot. Even if the joint is seafood-based, they always have something else for the guests that doesn't wan't seafood and vice-versa.

shwaip

31 May 2006, 10:30pm

I'm down for the vietnamese and the last mystery event on the calendar (I assume that's Josephine's).

test_tube_tony

6 Jun 2006, 9:31am

ill be dining out where ever the rest of you guys go

Lincoln

7 Jun 2006, 5:38pm

Yup yup, I'm in for whatever and everything. I'll probably order something other than soup from the Thai place, though.

I'm trusting you on the Vietnamese :wtf: Maybe that will be more 'social' than 'filling' :p

profdlp

7 Jun 2006, 5:42pm

...I'm trusting you on the Vietnamese :wtf: Maybe that will be more 'social' than 'filling' :p
Vietnames food is what Chinese food would be had it not been so "Americanized". It is awesome stuff. :thumbsup:

Just don't try and eat the sugar cane in the Sugar Cane Shrimp like I did once... :sawed:

Mt_Goat

8 Jun 2006, 12:09am

If Brian's BBQ grill is of sufficient size I would gladly volunteer to man it as well as make some sides to go with it. All we would need are contributions from those who would eat it! Otherwise I'm in for the full tour! :D

QCH

8 Jun 2006, 4:29am

Oh yeah... Grill'n and chill'n at Prime's!!!

primesuspect

20 Jun 2006, 9:15pm

Last bump! I'm calling these places tomorrow, so get your reservations in :)

GHoosdum

20 Jun 2006, 9:21pm

I'm definitely in for Thang Long, Raj Mahal, and Josephine's.

Cyclonite

20 Jun 2006, 9:31pm

Everything I'm there for! ;)

Crazy Joe

21 Jun 2006, 9:44am

Is this the Josephine's that we are going to?
Josephine Creperie & Bistro
241 W. Nine Mile Road
Ferndale, MI 48220

If so you can go to restaurant.com and if you search by zip (48220) you can get a $25 GC (off of a $35 purchase) for $10, if you use coupon code 32613 you can get 50% off of that price, so you get a $25 GC for only $5... A pretty sweet deal if this is indeed the restaurant we are going to on Sunday...

Zanthian

21 Jun 2006, 12:52pm

I will go to Thang Long, Pancake House, and Josephine's.

GHoosdum

21 Jun 2006, 1:20pm

...

Somehow I doubt that they'll appreciate 25 guys showing up with coupons.... we fill their restaurant for a few hours, and then don't pay them any money...

I will go to Thang Long, Pancake House, and Josephine's.

Pancake House is not part of the food tour... it is a mandatory event. ;)

21 Jun 2006, 1:44pm

My foot is mandatory...

I've gone to Casa de Pfannkuchen both years so far, and have each time suffered from a dire lack of 'enjoying my breakfast', and a mild case of 'pancake sticker-shock'.

I'm already going to a couple of the restaraunts suggested in the tour, I don't think I'll be giving the pancakes a chance to strike out, 'mandatory' or not.

GHoosdum

21 Jun 2006, 1:47pm

;D

Okay, okay, I'll buy you your pancakes!

Maybe they'll taste better when they're free... :hiding:

21 Jun 2006, 1:54pm

I wasn't asking for Pfannkuchen Libre :P

Wasting your money is no less distateful to me than wasting my own.

GHoosdum

21 Jun 2006, 2:01pm

I wasn't asking for Pfannkuchen Libre :P

Wasting your money is no less distateful to me than wasting my own.

It wouldn't be a waste - maybe you can try something other than the pancakes this time, or try different pancakes... I'm convinced that your negative experience with the previous pancakes was just a fluke (or rather two flukes), and I'm willing to put my money where my mouth is. ;)

21 Jun 2006, 5:57pm

If you insist. :)

Crazy Joe

21 Jun 2006, 6:10pm

Somehow I doubt that they'll appreciate 25 guys showing up with coupons....

While they might not enjoy that, I am at least going to do it... I don't start getting paid until mid-August, so I need to save some cash when I can...

primesuspect

21 Jun 2006, 7:09pm

CB, I'm going to recommend the Garden Dutch Baby, the Santa Fe Omelette, or the Eggs Michael for you at the Pancake House.

GHoosdum

21 Jun 2006, 7:10pm

CB, I'm going to recommend the Garden Dutch Baby, the Santa Fe Omelette, or the Eggs Michael for you at the Pancake House.

I thought that said "and" instead of "or" the first time I read it, and I was about to count my money and scream! ;D

21 Jun 2006, 7:20pm

None of those sound like Pfannkuchen, but I guess I'll try whichever one of those will deplete GH's McDuckesk penny-pool by the least number of inches...

GHoosdum

21 Jun 2006, 7:22pm

None of those sound like Pfannkuchen, but I guess I'll try whichever one of those will deplete GH's McDuckesk penny-pool by the least number of inches...

Actually, I'd much prefer if you got the item that most appealed to you after reading the descriptions. I'm not miserly, just budgeting. ;)

kittie

22 Jun 2006, 2:19am

Sorry I was not able to get online do you mind if I join the food tour?

22 Jun 2006, 3:43am

Actually, I'd much prefer if you got the item that most appealed to you after reading the descriptions. I'm not miserly, just budgeting. ;)

I understand, but I couldn't exactly pass up the oportunity to use 'McDuckesk' in a post...

primesuspect

22 Jun 2006, 4:18am

Wouldn't be McDuckesque? ;)

Katie, yeah you're in. I left a little bit of squeeze room for the reservations.

22 Jun 2006, 1:33pm

Curses! Foiled again!

QCH

26 Jun 2006, 4:33pm

OH MY GOD....

Pi's Thai Cuisine: = AWESOME!!! Outstanding food. I loved whatever I got. GREAT IDEA Brian!!!! Next time... I'm in for the Thai again!!!

Raj Mahal: = AWESOME... AGAIN. That's two for two, Brian!!! Great food and the staff was great. We had almost the entire resturant filled and I loved the food and the company. Next time, another visit is a must!!!

Thang Long: = Didn't go... too many things to do back at the LAN... Besides, mtgoat cooked steaks along with some other good food.

Josephine's: = Sadly... since the schedule was WAY off, I had to leave and missed this trip. I hope I can get to it next time.

Brian... overall... you have a great talent in finding these gems and I am willing to eat whatever you say is good!!! :thumbsup:

GHoosdum

26 Jun 2006, 5:57pm

Oh man, the food tour was so awesome. I'm sitting here eating a microwave dinner right now, just wishing I could have absolutely anything from the food tour instead.

Lincoln

26 Jun 2006, 6:45pm

I still have Thai in the fridge :D

//edit: I moved this into the main events forum to make everyone else salivate :cheers:

QCH

26 Jun 2006, 6:55pm

Crap... I left my Indian Food in the garage fridge. Oh well... one more reason to go back there again!!! :D

primesuspect

26 Jun 2006, 8:00pm

It.... MIGHT be bad by that point, Q.... but I'll wrap it in duct tape and put it with your extension cords, and we'll see what happens :eek3:

QCH

26 Jun 2006, 8:09pm

It.... MIGHT be bad by that point, Q.... but I'll wrap it in duct tape and put it with your extension cords, and we'll see what happens :eek3:Well... I guess it would be bad by then. :buck: I just need to remember what I ate at the Indian and the thai place.... :crazy:

Shorty

26 Jun 2006, 8:13pm

Well... I guess it would be bad by then. :buck: I just need to remember what I ate at the Indian and the thai place.... :crazy:
I think Brian knows the menus off by heart ;D

Im sorry I didn't do that food runs with you guys but my english stomach would have seriously spoilt those occasions :o

profdlp

26 Jun 2006, 8:24pm

...my english stomach would have seriously spoilt those occasions :o
Just be glad that you don't have a Polish gallbladder - look where it got me. :eek3:

Mt_Goat

26 Jun 2006, 9:29pm

Oh crap! I left a jar of herring in cream sauce in the fridge.

ENJOY!

QCH

26 Jun 2006, 9:32pm

Maybe the new kittens will like that!!! :D

primesuspect

26 Jun 2006, 9:43pm

Well... I guess it would be bad by then. :buck: I just need to remember what I ate at the Indian and the thai place.... :crazy:

you had Chicken Vindaloo at Raj Mahal

you had Pad Kra Tiem Prik Thai (known variously as Garlic Chicken, or garlic black pepper, or "kiss me" at different thai restaurants) at Pi's :thumbup

QCH

26 Jun 2006, 9:46pm

you had Chicken Vindaloo at Raj Mahal

you had Pad Kra Tiem Prik Thai (known variously as Garlic Chicken, or garlic black pepper, or "kiss me" at different thai restaurants) at Pi's :thumbup
:respect: I'll try them both around here to see how well they fair in comparison!!! :thumbsup:

27 Jun 2006, 2:04pm

The Indian place was great, especially whatever those chicken appetizers that were had all round at the non-prime end of the table. I could have made a whole meal out of those! Also, the staff were really nice, and, considering the size of our group, it didn't even take that long to get our food.

Josephines was a little disapointing, however. They had very little selection, very high prices, the waitresses were a little snooty (and tip mongering), and the manager was rude and mean to my friend (although the cook seemed like a nice guy) However, the Neutella Crepe almost made up for all of that. If we ever do Josephines for lunch again, I'll eat first, then just get a Neutella Crepe.

Mt_Goat

27 Jun 2006, 2:48pm

Pi's Thai Cuisine:
Even though I forgot what I had the memory of a wonderful meal is still with me. This will have to be a repeat for me next time, even if it's not on the official tour.

OPH
I went on an unofficial visit on Friday and had a great omlet and pancakes. This was sooooooo good that I needed to return on the official visit the following day. This visit I had blueberry pancakes and bacon which reinforced my enthusiasim of the previous day's visit. Did I mention the fresh squeezed orange juice? YUM-O!

Raj Mahal:
Didn't go as i was really into the idea of Pizza beforehand. Besides someone needed to keep shorty from being beamed up early. Sounds like I may need to try it next time. ;)

Thang Long:
Didn't go as I wanted to cook for those who didn't go. I will try this one for sure if offered next time.

Larry's backyard grilling:
I won't toot my own horn here. But I will commend Tracey on her help running me to buy the food and cooking the corn on the cob for me. The meat shop MWT suggested was possibly one of the best I had ever been to.

Josephine's:
I was actually disappointed here with everything down to the iced tea. The Eggs Benedict was not even second rate in my experiences. I then had Creme Brulee for desert and it too was not up to par. It was possibly worse than a batch I royally screwed up once. The iced tea tasted like the fountain variety from a fast food place and didn't have any brewed flavor what-so-ever let alone fresh. I would certainly skip this stop in the future.

Overall I would say Brian really knows what's in his backyard! :D His knowlege of the menus of all the places leaves nothing uncovered. Are you guys up for a New Year's invasion? ;)