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    Tex Mex

    Still there. Same menu, same staff. Pricing is higher and they now accept cards but as good as ever.
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    Wine

    El Molino is fantastic.
  3. That place is underrated. Some of the best Chinese in Austin.
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    Wine

    Ridge is a fun visit (also fun to pack a picnic), but my favorite in the area is Rhys. Sadly, the best restaurant in the area--Manresa--closed after 20 years late last year. You could do worse than checking out Mentone and The Bywater.
  5. We were somewhere around Barstow on the edge of the desert when the drugs began to take hold.
  6. I scored a zero at age 40. Recently had another (late 40s) that showed some blockage. My doc adjusted my BP meds (healthy weight, exercise regularly, eat too many burgers), and I've been told that when we have our 3-mos reevaluation soon, he'll likely send me to a cardio who will run a stress test and likely put me on a statin, as I have borderline cholesterol.
  7. Mere Brazier for high end. Hit a bouchon or two: Le Garet if you want grittier, Daniel et Denise for something more cleaned up... both delicious. Beaujolais makes the most sense if you want to visit a wine region, but the Jura and Burgundy are both close and amazing.
  8. It will stretch to the rear of the store pretty quickly, but it moves fast.
  9. A lot of places take reservations online now. Others will respond to email. But a call is always a good idea, and I bet your broken French will be sufficient.
  10. Lots of good, non-Michelin stuff relatively nearby, depending on what you're looking for. Amarante is my favorite but not for everyone. Very well done classic French food: sole, sweetbreads, foie, tete de veau, etc. with a great natural wine list in a spare setting. One FOH, chef cooks everything, no substitutions, etc. Usually bookable with a couple days notice. L'Ebauchoir is more of a neo-bistro, so lighter bistro fare very well done, friendly service. Also a good wine list. Usually bookable a couple days out. Le Baratin also somewhat nearby... bistro but with more classic options. Food can be very good. If you're dining solo or with a small group, you might be able to walk in to Le Servan at opening for lunch. For a bigger group with more classic food, Benoit is probably a good option. These are all within 15 to 35 minutes walking from where it appears you'll be.
  11. The food is good but likely won't blow you away, but the dining room at Kronenhalle features some amazing art (Picasso, Miro, Braque, etc.), and the selection of Swiss wines is solid.
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    Wine

    Love both of these. Have you had any of Boudignon's higher end stuff? Just grabbed some '20 Savennieres Fremine but plan to let 'em rest. The '19 Anjou Blanc is delicious right now...
  13. Best canned tomatoes out there.
  14. Let's get this!
  15. HOLY SHIT
  16. Shit call
  17. UES is not a great pizza destination, unfortunately, and the best of the bunch--PQR--closed earlier this month. San Matteo near 80th and 2nd is probably the best, but be aware that it's Neapolitan and not NY-style. If you want NY, the OG Patsy's is further north... 1st Ave and 118th or so. Haven't been in years but used to be reliable. Edit to add, my favorite spot in the area is JG Melon for cocktails, beer, burgers, and the old school bar staff.
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    Wine

    If money is no object and she wants Grenache, get her a bottle of Rayas.
  19. If you received the full array, you should still be protected.
  20. Quick to respond, you'll be in a car within a few minutes, and definitely the way to go from LGA to midtown.
  21. Hate to bring the bad news, but I cruised over to the Steck and Mopac location for lunch yesterday only to find it permanently closed.
  22. This morning's breakfast at Juan in a Million, subbed refrieds for charro beans.
  23. The proper way to melt the cheese while reheating in a skillet is to heat your slice both crust-side and cheese-side down. If you start cheese-side down, then flip your slice, the crust will crisp up in the cheese/pepperoni oil.
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    Wine

    Texas' Burlotto importer got their drop last week, so for those who want to check out his Pelaverga, now's the time...
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    Chineez

    It's good, though I wouldn't necessarily put it above China Fam, Seven Spice, etc. Check out Bamboo House as well... just opened.
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