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  1. On 5/14/2018 at 10:06 PM, Woland said:

    The elk tenderloin at Geronimo is about the best thing I have ever put in my mouth.

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    Seriously, drop the coin on that sombitch. So so good.

  2. 1 hour ago, Wally Pryor said:

    I don't recall a bad Bloody in NO but gimme your go-to favorite. 

    There are probably better ones, but grabbing a plastic go cup bloody out the window at the New Orleans Hamburger & Seafood Co. on Decatur is a tried-and-true hangover cure in my experience.

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  3. 17 hours ago, Jimbaround said:

    Last time we went to Napa (about year ago) we only went to three vineyards.  We started at Fantesca (Heidi Barret's place), then went to Anomaly.  We were Berringer wine club at the time (I like some of their bigger cabs) so we stopped in there and took in the commercial touristy goodness.  We ended up coming home with:

    3 Anomaly 2014
    2 Anomaly 2013
    1 Anomaly 2011
    2 King Richards Reserve Pinot (Fantesca)
    2 Fantesca Chardonnay
    2 Chiarello 2013 Zin
    2 Chiarello 2014 Cab

    We also ended up on a list to receive more wine the following fall from Fantesca and Anomaly.   The Fantesca cab is incredible, and their blend All Great Things is also phenomenal.  Heidi also produces her own label Amuse Bouche which is quite good.  http://www.amusebouchewine.com/index.php

    Next time we make it out that way we'll spend some time in Sonoma since we've never been there.  I know Napa is crowded and touristy, but Goddamn if they don't grow some kick-ass cab.

    How'd you get Fantesca to respond to you? Know someone? Last couple of times I went up there, I reached out to them by email to arrange a visit and got radio silence. Might have called and left a message last time, but I don't specifically remember.

  4. On 4/10/2018 at 7:33 AM, utee94 said:

    The chile gravy at Maudie's is great, pretty much the same as Enchiladas y Mas.  Standard cheese enchiladas are the thing to order. Strait Plate with fried egg is also great.  I don't really ever order anything else.

     

     

    I swear they use a different chili sauce on the Strait Plate than on their #5. EyM #5 >>>>>>>>>>>>> Maudie's #5. But the Strait Plate with jalapenos is pretty damn good. Not EyM good, but definitely delicious. Only thing I get at Maudie's.

  5. That's what I normally do. I'll take kind of a scenic route to Fredericksburg. Go past Johnson City on 281, then go left on 1323. It'll become apparent how good the wildflowers are pretty quick, and there are some lovely twists and turns on that backroad anyway. If you're not impressed, just follow 1320 back down to 290. If it looks nice, keep on it and it'll backdoor you into the Willow City Loop.

  6. Five years ago I'd have said all we have to do is win. Not so sure anymore. Two years in a row now we've seen reports of declining attendance nationwide, with the biggest conferences with the biggest stadiums seeing the largest declines. People don't care as much as they used to, and I suspect that trend will never reverse.

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  7. Go to the Dolphin in Hanalei for poke and sushi. Find out which night Jeff is working, and sit at the counter. If you get lucky, you might get the two seats on the patio that face into the sushi preparation area. Really cool guy, and some of the best sushi I've ever had.

  8. $59.99 is a steal. Buy it all.

    It's a close call between Lagavulin 16 and Uigeadail for the best all-around scotch on the market that isn't insanely expensive. Uigeadail can be difficult to find sometimes, though.

  9. 14 hours ago, DaysOff said:

    UPTOWN ENCHILADA BAR*

    I think its changed the name or no longer exists. Good times.

    Good lord. It's been an El Mercado for 25 years at least. Uptown Enchilada Bar was awesome. El Mercado blows.

    And, yes, while there may be better food to be had, El Rancho is quintessential old Austin. Their menu staples haven't changed in over a half-century. Nearly always a lively, fun atmosphere. One of the best patio dining options anywhere. Great drinks. It's hard to beat for an all-around dining experience.

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