Dr. Delicious

Anyone been to Katzingers recently? I'll be headed there with some friend tomorrow night...

Rehoboth Jake's Seafood (downtown location) was recommended to us as one of the best seafood places in Rehoboth. To be honest, we left rather disappointed. The meal started off promising, with a really tasty Seafood Bisque. It tended toward the thick side, but I'm not against that. It also had quite a bit of fish in it. The mains were where the problems lied. My fried flounder fish sandwich was basically tasteless. It was a battered and fried piece of flounder, but it didn't taste like anything. Moreover it was served on a terrible bun, that was a puffy piece of nothing. Even the tartar sauce was bland. The lack of taste was a common refrain around the table. Oy! Bethany Beach Off The Hook. We had a great meal here. This is a small restaurant that seems to cater more to locals than tourists. It's a farm to table type restaurant, which I always interpret as good, fresh food, with small portions. Well, the portions at this place were enormous. I focused on the seafood, getting mussels as an app and a cioppino for my main. Both had ample mussels/fish, and a tasty broth for dipping. The cioppino itself had mussels, clams, salmon, monk fish (?), shrimp, and slices of chorizo. That's a lot of fish! The homemade rolls (toll house?) served in a touch of oil were a nice compliment. Prices were reasonable. Everyone left very satisfied.

I'm in Columbus once a year, and usually meet friends at Dirty Franks, a hot dog joint that has an extensive beer list.

So, we finally went. It was actually on my 40th birthday, as we happened to be heading up to the in-laws (given all this, I assure you that my family does love me). The place wasn't packed as usual, but for a random Wednesday at 11:30am, there were still 6 tables taken. We lowered the average age by 30 years. The decor is country-old. But whatever, we actually had a very good meal. I started with the Seafood Chowder, and the broth was rich and very tasty, with a generous amount of varied seafood and cubes of potato. It made me think of the thread on here referring to the relative merits of thick vs. thin chowder and how most tend to over-thicken, yet they struck the perfect balance here. We also got the Brie and Crab Puffs, which came with a full (and large) wedge of brie cheese, a dozen bite size puffs, half of cucumber (sliced), crackers, and a wedge of cantaloupe. An ample portion nicely priced at $7.95, and tasty as well. The wife got a chef salad that was simply enormous. It came in this four-sided glass pyramid dish that was served with its own placemat. She couldn't even eat half of it. I got the Baby Huey and Havarti sandwich, which came piled with a good portion of deli-sliced ham, thick tomato slices, on rye. It also came with half of a giant pickle. Actually, I rather liked the way they served their pickles, that is no small, limp wedges, but giant deli-style pickles sliced in half with the ends cut off. We also took an entire homemade Strawberry and Rhubarb pie to go, and it was fantastic! One of the better pies in recent memory. I would absolutely return.

I couldn't disagree with the title of this thread more...Also, I recall having blue cheese ice-cream once or twice, tho I can't remember from where (it was someplace fancy). I was taken aback when i first saw it on the menu, then realized if anyone were to like it, it would be me...and it was delicious!

We got some takeout last Sunday night (say Hi next time!) for the first time in months and really enjoyed our meal. We went with old standbys: palak anar, samosa, raita, chicken badami, and onion naan. Each was quite good, with the samosas being better than i remember. The badami sauce came out very thin, but still tasty...just harder to scoop up with the naan. I still believe that the palak anar, if ordered and gently combined with extra tamarind sauce and a side of raita, makes a very passable imitation of the palak chat at Rasika.

It looks like they're in the process of taking over the spot where the Chicken Out (McLean) used to be. Has anyone been to their other locations? Is there reason to be hopeful?

It's a hard life, being Jewish and not liking pastrami and corned beef, two staples of the deli dining experience. I've tried each meat a dozen times or more over the last 3 decades (nearly 4!) to no avail. Yet, it was just a couple weeks ago that I once again bravely sampled pastrami that I was sure I wouldn't like, however it was from Katz's and so i thought, what the hell. Well, even after being wrapped up in foil for a couple days, I though it was goddamned delicious. Why did it take so long? So many wasted years...

Dining at Disneyworld Rain Forest Cafe (Downtown Disney): We were pressed for time and very hungry, so this is where we ended up. The service was pushy, always trying to upwell us, some of which worked. I must admit that I rather liked their tex-mex egg rolls, and my burger was adequate if horribly overpriced (not unsurprising since it's Disney). My wife got the BBQ Wrap (iirc), which the server noted was made with the same beef as their brisket (or some slow-cooked meat), and was tender, flavorful and very good. The Plaza Restaurant (Magic Kingdom): I had a really good Cheesesteak here! In fact, we all enjoyed our meal. We topped it off with a giant banana split and Brownie Sundae. Worth it! I've long thought that the food was surprisingly bad at the Magic Kingdom given it's their signature property, yet this place was excellent. Boma (Animal Kingdom Hotel): I've eaten here several times and always enjoy it. It's an expensive buffet ($37 pp) and probably not worth it, yet I can't help but go. I do really like the food and the amount of choices. It's also nice to get outside before/after a meal and see the animals grazing about. Flying Fish Café (Boardwalk): This is our second visit here and we continue to really like the food. I had the Surf and Surf, which was a piece of fish (I don't remember which) stuffed with crab. Others had the scallops, which were large and came with a tasty risotto. The portions are huge. Sci-Fi Diner (Hollywood Studios): I had a good burger, but what you're really going for is the novelty of the old-car-tables and giant screen showing old films. San Angel Inn (Epcot, Mexico): I got the enchiladas and a horchata margarita, both of which I thought were very good. Our service was atrocious, alas. Via Napoli (Epcot, Italy): We had a really good pizza here and a bunch of tasty sides including calamari, arancini, and mozzarella caprese. This place is on the list for when we return.

The Sea Bass with Curry was a really nice piece of fish, expertly cooked. It wasn't laying in the midst of a pool of curry sauce, which I'd assumed when ordering it, but rather came somewhat deconstructed, with parallel lines of curry paste, chopped nuts, grilled (?) cauliflower, which when combined formed a rather subtle curry flavoring. I really enjoyed it! For an app, I had the Steak Tartare, which comes pre-mixed accompanied by some potato chips. Also quite tasty, tho I'm afraid I lack the vocab and knowledge of the dish to explain precisely why. They have a new (at least, to me) pastry chef and have changed some of their dessert offerings. I had the Paris-Brest, which was like a cream-filled donut cut in half, somewhat crunchy/somewhat doughy, but all delicious. I guess that makes me a brest man! (ba dum bum)

They must have read your post because both our recent takeout entrees were served almost too hot...I couldn't eat like the pig that I am . In addition to the great fish dish, we also got the Chicken with Garlic Puree, which we enjoyed. It's basically a General Tso's-like dish, but drowning in garlic, which helps to cut the sweetness. I mean this as a total compliment, by the way. Oh, and all portions continue to be huge. If you're in the area and enjoy Americanized Chinese food, this has to be your go-to place.

The Dubliner is close by and I believe offers what you're looking for (drinks, coffee, apps to share).

Rasika was surprisingly empty last Saturday night at 8pm, which is to say you could move easily through the space and seating appeared available in the bar and restaurant alike. I only mention it because I've never seen it not packed to bursting. Anyway, another delicious meal that doesn't stray from the other 200 posts made here, so no need to re-hash it. Two items of note: [1] they've removed my favorite item, lamb roganjosh, from the menu (oh well, there's plenty other relishes dishes to be had); and [2] portions seemed much larger than I remembered it (it's the first time I've ever left with leftovers).

My recent trip to NOLA makes me wonder if they have the capacity to serve their subs hot, and if they have an olive tapenade hiding behind the counter...anyone know?

Great food, great music, and great friends"¦what a trip! Here's a brief rundown: Parasols "“ This place is a dive, but the sandwiches are fantastic. Really, that appears to be the overarching theme of New Orleans. We ordered a muffaletta, served hot. It was the size of a dinner plate and could have fed four people. It's basically a round Italian sub with an olive tapenade. Yum! I think, where possible, I will order future Italian subs the same way. We also split a shrimp po-boy, which came over-stuffed, and adorned with l/t/p/m. Perhaps this is obvious, but it's the bread that makes the difference. August "“ The restaurant is beautiful. It's got that old-world Louisiana charm, with 20ft ceilings, wall-sized windows, large crystal chandeliers, columns, brick. It's a great space to enjoy a wonderful meal. It started with an amuse bouche that was a parmesan custard of some sort, served in a hollowed-out egg shell. Very light, very delicious. I had the crawfish and crisp lamb belly, and tastes of the gnocchi, which was the clear winner. Handmade and pillowy, served in a yummy cream sauce. Alas, my wife wouldn't let me taste it with the truffle, but that was understandable. For mains, I had the breaded trout, which came with this amazing aerated hollandaise sauce and was the best fish dish I've ever eaten. I tried the scallops and snapper of my dining companions, and they were also enjoyable. For dessert we had a peanut-butter and banana bread pudding that was, in a way, served deconstructed, and a delicious end. Or was it? With the bill they sent out a small plate of 4 mini desserts, including a praline and some other goodies. The food overall may have been a tad salty, but the meal was still incredible, and I'd definitely return. The service was spectacular, helpfully explaining some dishes (pig tail), and navigating choices among others (the trout). Calcasieu "“ We had dinner for 14 in the wine room of Chef Link's private dining facility, conveniently located between Cochon and Cochon Butcher. It's a very pretty, modern space. We decided on their 5 course Cajun Tasting Menu. For me, two dishes in particular stood out. One was the Crawfish Pie and Boudin, the former which came out in empanada form, and the latter which was a fried ball of deliciousness. I could have eaten a dozen of each. The second was the Smothered Pork with Cabbage and Bacon Choucroute, a fall-apart-on-your-fork piece of meat. Overall, each portion was a good size, and by the third course I was struggling to finish them. This may have had something to do with the fact that I had been eating and drinking since 9:30 that morning. Service was attentive, if a bit rote. While they provided a menu card, it would have been nice for them to announce/describe what they were serving. The Rum House "“ Home of the highest barstool in New Orleans! OK, I made that up, but you'll need 10 fingers from a friend to get a seat at the bar. The Rum House Punch is refreshingly fruity, but deceptively strong. You've been warned. The Damn Good Nachos should be re-named the Fucking Great Nachos, as they were the best nachos I've ever had in my life (note: I don't travel much to the American Southwest). Warehouse Grille "“ We had a good brunch here on Sat morning, and everyone seemed to enjoy their food. I had the Filet Benedict, which was quite tasty, particularly the biscuit upon which everything rested. Oh, and the breakfast potatoes came topped with what I'm assuming is their creole sauce, which was excellent. Joey K's "“ I rather liked our casual dinner here the last night (it was dinner #2). A solid Po-Boy and good Jambalaya. Cold beer served in huge 18oz goblets. Word to the wise"¦skip the Lasagna. St Charles Tavern "“ This place was close to our hotel, so we stopped by for lunch one afternoon after a quick pit stop. Again, a dive but solid food. I had my first taste of boudin here, and the po-boy came with several huge fried balls that was easily sharable. Oh, and they're open 24 hours (handy to us given their location). Café Du Monde "“ the beignets are delicious but fuck em cause the coffee sucks, comes out scalding, and can make the unsuspected burn their tongue and do a mini spit-take. And, finally, a quick shout-out to my DC Posse peeps that may be trolling this site/post. Sign up"¦it's a great community!

Arg! I won't be able to make it. I live so close, however, that I thought I might at least pop in during the meal to introduce myself and meet everyone... assuming a brief visit is OK. So, you all have that to look forward to. ETA: Oh, I just noticed the post about multiple seatings, so maybe popping in doesn't make sense/isn't helpful...

I really hope I can make this! How many seats are available? It may be a game-time decision for me, so I hope numbers will be tracked closely on this thread.

There are few better deals than the kids cheese pizza at Orso. That and an order of tots is plenty for a 2 yr old and his daddy. At $13 total, it's become our go to place when the boy wants pizza. Hell, we're there now!

The El Gringo is quite good. It's like a gourmet version of something Taco Bell would make. It's also rather large.

This dish is amazeballs.

PJs created (at least to me) the garlic dipping sauce, and so I will forever be grateful to them.

FWIW, I have made reservations at August, and reserved the Wine Room at Calcasieu (the private dining space of Chef Link). Be jealous! I will be sure to report back, should I remember anything of these meals or the trip in general.

I'm a fairly regular visitor. I'll second Don's comment that their donuts are solid. I'm also a sucker for their M&M cookies, tho I swear there were fewer M&Ms in them the last time I got them. I don't yet know if that's a trend (let alone accurate). Oh, they also make really good breakfast sandwiches.

I don't really go for that authentic shit, so i was intrigued by the previous posts touting good ole' Americanized fare. I must say that I rather enjoyed my takeout from here the other night. The dumplings are the large and doughy variety, that can be cut into 4 equally satisfying bites. The crab rangoon, triangle shaped (I prefer the clutch purse fold), were amply stuffed. Egg rolls were what you'd expect. The Hot & Sour soup was full flavored, had a good kick to it, and was very tasty. For mains, we had Imperial Delicacy Shrimp and Crispy Shredded Beef. The shrimp were lightly breaded and fried, set atop steamed broccoli, with a side of gooey ginger and sweet pepper sauce. I appreciated that they kept the sauce separated from the shrimp, which allowed the dish to travel and not turn into a mushy mess. The sauce was a bit too sweet, but it did have a good flavor. The beef was fried hard, but that was good, because it too maintained its crunch throughout the meal. A tasty sauce and not overly sweet. I thought it was a good version of that dish.

I just booked a res at August in April...yay! Also, if anyone has a rec for the large group meal I'll be a part of (16 ppl), I'd appreciate it. So far, I'm looking into the private spaces of Cochon, Coquette, and Jacques-Imos.