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I'm heading out of town that afternoon for the long weekend. Sorry I'll miss you! Have a bowl of soup for me & be careful if Katt is slinging drinks! :0)

I'm right near where DanielK works & would definitely love to meet up for lunch sometime.

"Ovaltine & scotch"?! Awesome chat, Michael. Well done!

The list of restaurants participating in this year's Dining Out for Life is growing (including Dino, Ray's The Classics, Bistro du Coin and other dcdining favorites). Check out the full list here.

If you're a restaurant that wants to participate there's still time. Send me a PM & I'll get you in touch with the folks at F&F!

You're probably going to eat out on Thursday, March 5th, so why not benefit a good cause while you're at it? Food & Friends' annual Dining Out For Life fundraiser is scheduled for March 5th - mark your calendars & make reservations now! More information on participating restaurants will be added to the Food & Friends website as well as on this thread soon, so check back often.

Sorry for your loss.

Desserts were a real star...

Thanks! He was one of those once-in-a-lifetime kind of teachers that everyone remembers warmly...it's been bittersweet to hear the great stories on Facebook today. I'm a bit sad about missing dessert - that peanut butter tart looked AWESOME!

Having heard of the passing of a much beloved high school teacher this morning, I was feeling a bit nostalgic and in need of a pick me up so I drove over to Evening Star Cafe. Every time I've returned since leaving the team at the Star almost three years ago (!?!), I leave feeling a little bit happier having caught up with friends, eaten some amazing food and soaked up the ambiance of a good little neighborhood spot. Tonight was no different. I stuffed myself into a tiny table in the corner of the dining room and started with the Wild Mushroom Knodel. This appetizer is rich, decadent and large enough to be the centerpiece of a "light" meal if paired with a small salad (of course, I didn't stop there). I then had the opportunity to play guinea pig to a few experimental dishes Chef is working on for a new menu he's rolling out this week or next, and can't wait to see how he improves some of them. In short, stellar! Two of the highlights came from the supporting cast: a flash-fried shrimp tamale which was served with pan-seared cod, and what Will lovingly called "fantasy potatoes" which was a mixture of flash-fried potatoes, shrimp, truffle cream, bacon and some other yummy goodness (think there was some beef on the plate but those potatoes were wicked good). I'd like to think I skipped dessert because of my willpower, but alas I was just too damn full to eat another bite. As is the norm when visiting family you don't get around to visiting very often, I was punished for my absence...believe me, it won't happen again. THANK YOU!

I think Hosea's dreamy, but can't remember a single thing he's cooked (except something with pork tenderloin that died overnight). Otherwise it's a lot of blah. Glad they chose the two that they did last night. And is it me or can't we find snarky judges from this side of the pond. I'd hate to think they brought the new judge over as a Simon Cowell-type, although he did have some positive remarks to mix with the "cat food" comments.

Lunch today was a roasted portabello cap with TJ's aged balsamic, their pesto sauce & crumbled goat cheese. I love Trader Joes! If all her store-bought ingredients were as good as theirs, Sandra Lee wouldn't be such a joke in my mind.

Where can I find some good latkes? We'll make 'em at home, but if I need a second restaurant helping, where should I go?

I like Celebrity Delly's latkes for restaurant-quality spuds. Definitely not like my mama makes, but still good.

Just sayin'. Happy Holidays.

Thanks, Steve, for the unsolicited advice.

Anyone know of any great Amtrak promo codes to NYC? Need to go up for a meeting, grab a pastrami sandwich from Katz's and bring home a dozen H&H bialies for the holidays, and would like the extra $ to spend on food instead of transportation. Already have info on buses, but might fare better on the rails with the snow this weekend.

Thanks!

I would guess that Wegmans didn't pay enough to be "featured" on the show. After all, this show is more about brand placement than cooking.

Don't think Whole Foods would have liked that so much.

I had a feeling I might see you there...

I have a feeling we'll see every single Jewish woman who likes to cook there...with make-up on, hair done.

The description promises that "Chef Spike will demo never-before-seen latke-making skills"

I'm not so sure about never-before-seen skills, but I already have my ticket...so excited!

Don't forget

baked mac and cheese

Hash brown casserole

Homemade yellow cake with chocolate chunks

vanilla filled lace cookies

yeah, I didn't eat any of that. By the time I got there, M&C and the casserole were cold (call me lazy, I wouldn't walk three steps & pop it in the microwave to reheat). Guess it also helps that I had already had baked brie, tortellini, salad and cookies at a baby shower 30 minutes earlier. Ugh, I don't think I'm going to eat for a week.

More like all day grazing starting around 2:

Creme brulee french toast

Lox on pumpernickle with a lemon cream cheese (HV)

Bowls full of Apple Jacks

and a peppery Bloody Mary (or two) to wash all my cares away.

Curry-mustard marinated pork loin

sweet potato

haricots verts

So, the job might have me living in the Greensboro area but I sure haven't been here much! We're on the road daily to points near & far around the state either chasing Presidential candidates, their surrogates, or pounding the pavement to spread the good word about Clean Coal Technology. If you do find yourself in Greensboro with an itch for good southern cooking, head to the Piedmont Triad Farmers Market & the Moose Cafe. There are four major farmers markets like this one around the state with a Moose Cafe attached.

Last week I had a heaping portion of tasty meatloaf with two sides (can't for the life of me remember what they were at the moment though), and today's lunch was chicken & dumplings with a side of country style green beans and a side salad. The biscuits with housemade apple butter are AMAZING and the cobbler looks good but who has the room! A full plate with drink costs a whopping $7. Definitely fits into my thrifty budget this month.

Along the backroads we've found a couple of gems. Carolina's Diner in High Point serves a satisfying bowl of grits and Brass Kettle on 421 in Sanford is the perfect mom & pop restaurant.

I'm also happy to report an abundance of Sonic drive thrus down here, and I've showed considerable restraint in making my cohorts stop every time we pass one to grab a cherry limeade and some tater tots.

Congrats, Joy & Veronica! Best of luck with the new venture!!!

This is a great start...THANK YOU!!!! I can't wait to hit the farmers market.

STAMEY'S BBQ. A historic spot. Don't miss the cobblers for dessert. Say hi to Chip Stamey if you see him there, I grew up kitty-corner from him. They have two locations: Battleground Ave and near the Coliseum.

I happen to like Ghassan's for chicken skewers or steak-cheese subs. Two locations, also on Battleground and near the Coliseum.

The Thai restaurant over on Westover Terrace can be surprisingly good. They have a lunch buffet which is a steal if you're poor and hungry at lunchtime. Not just your standard pad thai--they have a nice focus on vegetarian food for any non-omnivorous types in your party.

You have to get sandwiches from Giacomo's. He makes his own charcuterie and it's excellent. Really good Italian subs. They have a storefront on Brassfield Rd near Battleground and their original store over on High Point Road.

I am a native of Greensboro and visit my family there a few times every year. Tell me more about where you will be, what your budget is and what you're looking for and I'll see what I can do for you.

Thanks, Rochelle! We are limited to $25 per day for food. Once I get a feel of what kind of kitchen & roommates I'm working with we'll see how far we can stretch that. We're in Jamestown - near the Landing.

A little of each:

A nice afternoon.

I think I recognize the drink to the far right as one of my favorites of all time. Jealous.

Greensboro will be my base of operation for the next month or so as I make my way across the state chasing political rallies & stumping politicians at state fairs. Unfortunately my daily stipend for food is quite meager. Anyone have some penny-saving, yet exceptionally tasty, stops in the Greensboro area that should not be missed for nights when we're rolling back into town & have no desire to cook?

The AMF Annandale Bowling Lanes - if you must eat, order the grilled chicken quesadilla. You might have to wait an entire 10 frames to get it, but it's very edible.