FOOD THREAD VOL. GRUB LIFE

[DCAllAfrican]

I lived in that building across from PG Plaza for my sophomore year (before the whole area got built like it is now). Used to get takeout from Outback all the time

So your 2019 version of yourself respects their steaks?

I was around there Friday and I wondered if their steaks were worth a damn or were they just the steaked-out version of Red Lobster/AppleBees/Fridays

 

[B Sox]

So your 2019 version of yourself respects their steaks?

I was around there Friday and I wondered if their steaks were worth a damn or were they just the steaked-out version of Red Lobster/AppleBees/Fridays

Why do you do this?

Yes, 2019 me likes Outback. I like the seasonings. I don't expect it to be on par with something like Capital Grille though.

 

[23soles]

- Steak 48
- River North, Chicago
- Tomahawk (off-menu cut) with Buratta topper and truffle butter on the side
- Corn Brûlée
- Mac & Cheese

Not shown
- sautéed shrimp appetizer
- crispy pork belly appetizer
- Vanilla caramel cake dessert

Steak is probably third on my list behind Bazaar Meat and Maple & Ash. Drinks were great as well.

Also, I like that they use the SUPER hot plates so your steak never gets too cool. I thought they were BS’ing the first time like all waiters saying the plate is hot but this was legitimately HOT. It cooked the steak a bit more just by sitting it on the plate.... which was perfect because the medium rare was a little on the rare side prior to plating it.

By the way, if on a date I recommend securing one of the kitchen view booths. It’s amazing. The inside wall of the booth is made entirely of glass, of which the kitchen is on the other side. So you can watch the chefs while dining and it’s soundproof so it’s not loud at all.

 

[ahat]

Knew DC was digging and gonna quote something old when he liked a post from 2018

Strange guy

 

[DCAllAfrican]

Why do you do this?

Yes, 2019 me likes Outback. I like the seasonings. I don't expect it to be on par with something like Capital Grille though.

I remembered this comment. I always prefer to attach a statement/question with a previous reference.

But I guess one day I will try them

 

[DCAllAfrican]

Had oysters for the first time today for lunch along with a lobster/crab roll.

Oysters are ehhh, don't see the hype.

I prefer mussels over Oysters, unless I can get the oyster charbroiled.

Too slimey, but I wouldn't pass them up completely due to the natural viagrants found in oysters.

 

[macbk]

No machinery requires a good amount of kneading by hand. It's possible but I can't imaging bread or dough making without my stand mixer

Recipe I used:

4.5 cups bread flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon salt
10 grams instant yeast
4 tablespoons olive oil
1.5 cups water

Procedure
1. Dissolve yeast and sugar, and let bloom for 5 minutes
2. Threw everything else in the bowl, along with the yeast mixture and kneeded with the dough hook for like 5 minutes
3. After that, I kneeded it about 20 more times by hand because it was sticky
4. Then I shaped them into balls, and let them proof in the fridge overnight
5. The next day I let it rise at room temp for about 4 hours
6. Baked at 500 degrees for 15 minutes

My man, appreciate it. If I had the space for a mixer I would invest, but I just can't justify the purchase right now.

Again, I think my issue wasn't so much the dough itself, but it probably needed more kneading + transfer onto the pizza peel BEFORE sauce & cheese. It was a ******* mess trying to get it onto the peel -> onto the stone . Is this the pan you used - Amazon product ASIN B01MU1KNK9

 

[illphillip]

Red Robin's ain't bad imo

This reminds me of the “chain” restaurant convo when I ate at Sugarfire.

What constitutes a “chain”? Multiple locations? Multiple across state lines?

And what are some of your favorites?

Portillos could be considered a chain. But make a mean Chicago Dog.

 

[SC kid]

What constitutes a “chain”? Multiple locations? Multiple across state lines?

If it has been referred to in here as trash.

 

[DCAllAfrican]

This reminds me of the “chain” restaurant convo when I ate at Sugarfire.

What constitutes a “chain”? Multiple locations? Multiple across state lines?

And what are some of your favorites?

Portillos could be considered a chain. But make a mean Chicago Dog.

It all depends on what. Dudes in here feel like being "above."

There is no logical ground rules for which chains are acceptable or not

 

[tay1]

My man, appreciate it. If I had the space for a mixer I would invest, but I just can't justify the purchase right now.

Again, I think my issue wasn't so much the dough itself, but it probably needed more kneading + transfer onto the pizza peel BEFORE sauce & cheese. It was a ****ing mess trying to get it onto the peel -> onto the stone . Is this the pan you used - Amazon product ASIN B01MU1KNK9

I got my pan from Target


AirBake 15.75" Pizza Pan

 

[tay1]

Took my mom and cousins to the Sunday Vegan Street Fair in North Hollywood

I got a Cali Burrito with Vegan Asada (whatever that is), guacamole, fries and vegan cheddar. Some of the best fries I've had. Very crispy.

 

[bleed05]

bleed05 love that spot too.
Never had the suckling pig. How is it?

Speaking of Vegas, recently went to Best Friend in Park MGM. Dope little spot.

Also, Scotch Prime 80 in Palms is awesome too.

It’s super good, but also super rich. Just get a 1/4 and you’ll be good.

 

[bleed05]

checked the yelp
and pics look
u have any more pics
as well as a review on ur experience there???

A+ dining experience...most meats take a while to get to the table, but it’s definitely worth the wait. The potato puree is a must have if you love creamy, buttery mashed potatoes. Don’t have any more pics, I wish I did lol.

 

[nawghtyhare]

Took my mom and cousins to the Sunday Vegan Street Fair in North Hollywood

I got a Cali Burrito with Vegan Asada (whatever that is), guacamole, fries and vegan cheddar. Some of the best fries I've had. Very crispy.

vegan meat????
i thought vegans dont eat meat
idk man this world is getting weirder and weirder

 

[nawghtyhare]

- Steak 48
- River North, Chicago
- Tomahawk (off-menu cut) with Buratta topper and truffle butter on the side
- Corn Brûlée
- Mac & Cheese

Not shown
- sautéed shrimp appetizer
- crispy pork belly appetizer
- Vanilla caramel cake dessert

Steak is probably third on my list behind Bazaar Meat and Maple & Ash. Drinks were great as well.

Also, I like that they use the SUPER hot plates so your steak never gets too cool. I thought they were BS’ing the first time like all waiters saying the plate is hot but this was legitimately HOT. It cooked the steak a bit more just by sitting it on the plate.... which was perfect because the medium rare was a little on the rare side prior to plating it.

By the way, if on a date I recommend securing one of the kitchen view booths. It’s amazing. The inside wall of the booth is made entirely of glass, of which the kitchen is on the other side. So you can watch the chefs while dining and it’s soundproof so it’s not loud at all.

i hate getting mac n cheese at a upscale spots
its never as good as i hope
but i cant help but not get it everytime just to see
they have any other locations in the US

 

[DCAllAfrican]

Took my mom and cousins to the Sunday Vegan Street Fair in North Hollywood

I got a Cali Burrito with Vegan Asada (whatever that is), guacamole, fries and vegan cheddar. Some of the best fries I've had. Very crispy.

That burrito was so good that the only thing you commented on was the fries

 

[tay1]

That burrito was so good that the only thing you commented on was the fries

I mean guacamole is guacamole and cheese is cheese. The meat substitute had the texture of meat but didn't have much flavor. It was good overall.

 

[nawghtyhare]

I mean guacamole is guacamole and cheese is cheese. The meat substitute had the texture of meat but didn't have much flavor. It was good overall.

oooh so it wasnt real meat

 

[bleed05]

Fired up the ol trusty Weber today.

 

[nawghtyhare]

Fired up the ol trusty Weber today.

used cheddar on the burger

 

[tay1]

oooh so it wasnt real meat

Nah. All vegan.

 

[doxen5703]

Yea not daily though

Red Robin's ain't bad imo

I wasn’t ****ting on his food choices, I was just wondering because he’s a New Yorker. Some of us will still eat at chains, some of us think there’s too much culture in the city to eat at chains.

 

[nawghtyhare]

Nah. All vegan.

what does vegan mean
made with plants or something

 

[DCAllAfrican]

what does vegan mean
made with plants or something

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