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Looking for an UNUSUAL restaurant
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- cleanmyplate Apr 1, 2007 10:17 AM
My birthday's fast approaching, and in keeping with my tradition of celebrating it at a MEMORABLE eatery, I'm trying to find a place that fits that description. Past examples: Bahooka's, Guelaguetza, Lowenbrau Keller... You get the idea - a place
a) with an extremely UNIQUE ambience
b) with decent-to-great food (while food's less important in this case, I still want it to be edible!)
c) reasonably priced
d) within a 10-mile (give or take) radius of the city
Ethnic restaurants are great (and seem to most often fit the specs. Although if Clifton's was open later at night, I have it there in heartbeat). If it's got a private room, or is small enough to take over with 30 people (eg. Polka) -- so much the better.
I welcome all suggestions. (And would be happy to invite the winner -- as my guest -- to the celebration... which is always a blast!)
I recently had a birthday dinner at Tagine Restaurant on Robertson in Beverly Hills. The food is Moroccan, with a gourmet twist, and very good. They have a tasting menu that runs around $40 per person -- the food is varied, fun, delicious -- and nobody will leave hungry, as portions are generous. Service is excellent and the ambiance is nice as well. With a group of 30 you could probably take over the whole place.
Here's a link to their webpage: http://www.taginecuisine.com/
Here's a link to a photo review that Perceptor did a while back, which gives you a sense of the ambiance and the tasting menu (although the items vary):
re: pnoeric
My first thought was of the Gardens of Taxco, too. It's fun and feels different and festive. It's pretty small--I don't know how they'd feel about someone taking it over for the night, but with 30 people, you'd probably come close. I went for a smaller birthday gathering and there seemed to be many others taking place, so I'm sure they're used to dealing with parties. And I agree with pnoeric--the food isn't great, but it's not bad. I have friends from Texas who love it and feel it's the closest to the Mexican food they get back home, so some obviously like it more than others. The only other weird thing is that they don't have a liquor license, so the margaritas are made of one of those weird sweet potato wines or something. They're not bad though--especially after you've had a few!
re: sarahvagaca
Gardens of Taxco has a back room for parties. don't know how big it is though.
I like Dar Maghreb for unique and for groups given you can order family style, and then of course, you eat with your hands.
I don't know if Ethiopian counts as unusual, but Messob and Rahel would be options if so. Magic Carpet for Yemenite cuisine.
With groups, I have found places of sharing fun, i.e. korean bbq, shabu shabu, or fondue concepts...
Asia de Cuba might be a fun choice as well.
re: Emme
Dhar Maghreb definitely. Gorgeous, exotic interior and you eat with your fingers on low couches, patrolled by belly dancers.
Or if you're looking for pure hoopla, the Saddle Ranch Chop House, with mechanical bull - lots of tipsy but cute types choosing to ride said bull with comical results, and as I recall, decent steaks.
How about Carousel? I was there last week, had a fantastic meal, and on Friday and Saturday nights there's bellydancing.
Ever been to La Velvet Margarita on Cahuenga? It's got a funky atmosphere and the food is pretty good. They have a private 'white room' and a patio you can reserve.
re: Jesdamala
I've rented private rooms there many times. They have a smaller private area just off the front and they have a bigger room in the back. I had a party for 40 people in the back room and we fit in easily. They handle large parties with ease -- great service, great food, etc. It's a great place...
How about a Brasilian Churrascaria? All you can eat grilled meats served from the skewer to your plate. Green Field in Long Beach has a large room, and large tables for bigger groups and is not nearly as pricey as Fogo de Chao in BH. These are truly good cuts of meat, and the restaurant is a pretty accurate picture of the experience in Brasil.
I highly recommend Tangier in Los feliz. I had a birthday there and loved it.
website: www.tangierrestaurant.net
They have an awesome lounge that you can usually get private on Saturdays from 7-10 for free. The room then has a Free, yes I said Free, dj at 10pm. It has
great food and it is reasonably priced. I had a wonderful party there last year. It is decorated in African/ moroccan style , and has a patio for the smokers....
re: sallybean
My understanding is that Tangier is closed for renovation and under new ownership.
re: mojoeater
I drove by it the other day and it was open. I think there are new owners, but it is still the same.
re: mlgb
The Stinking Rose (garlic) restaurent on La Cienega might be a little Disneylandish, but the ambiance is great fun mock-middle eastern/Morrocan/Moorish. The food is surprisingly ungarlicy, as well as not all that remarkable. But I'd bring a party there for a fun atmosphere and decent-enough food.
re: ecaitlin
I have to say that I've found every meal I've had at Stinking Rose disappointing, and left every time vowing never to return (then end up stuck there for a party or whatnot). There's no free bread or any pre-meal product, and that got under my skin. I really wanted to like the chicken last time, and the bf's eggplant lasagna, but I just couldn't convince myself. And, the garlic ice cream.... um, no thanks :-)
a) with an extremely UNIQUE ambience= Nova Sci-Fi Cafe
b) with decent-to-great food (while food's less important in this case, I still want it to be edible!)= Nova Cafe
c) reasonably priced= Nova Cafe
d) within a 10-mile (give or take) radius of the city= Nova Cafe, across from Canter's on Fairfax
Although, as one person described how Gardens of Taco is small, Nova is probably even smaller.
El Chavo Mexican Restaurant on Sunset definitely fits your criteria - sort of a psychedelic Diego Rivera style, big place with parking in back and very reasonably priced. Food is at least decent. The Prince Korean Restaurant (7th & Catalina) probably also fits your criteria but only if you like Korean food. Plenty of Room but you might have to divide up in booths. Can't beat the ambiance. Prices are reasonable if you share enormous plates. Venice Room Perhaps. Not extremely unique but close. I think Miceli's in Hollywood (Las Palmas branch) would fit the bill if you reserve a big table. Sit upstairs near the piano.
re: Paliau
The Prince does have private rooms, although they are substantially less glamorous than the main dining room. They're good at doing the banquet thing too.
Crystal might work for you. It's a Russian restaurant at Fairfax and SM and has only one seating per night - so you go for the whole night. In between courses (there are lots of them - you pick your menu ahead of time) and vodka, everyone goes to the dance floor in the center of the room (imagine a wedding reception room). There's usually a Russian band that plays Russian and American songs. It's a very different experience and could be really fun if your crowd is open to it.
re: lil mikey
That is such a romantic idea! What mexican restaurant are you referring to? Is that the only dining in that area in mid-horseback riding?
re: chica
http://www.sunsetranchhollywood.com/d... The dinner is at Viva at the entrance to the LA Equestrian Center- good margaritas, music,...only okay Mexican food,- no one really seems to care much, since the ride is really not about the food ..it's fun - romantic may be a stretch - generally a large group of riders, and the wranglers will do their best to keep you together, tho' there are places on the route where you can spread out and not be in a line... on a clear evening the view alone is worth the ride,
re: lil mikey
That is a great idea -- and I've done it -- but if I can pass along a VERY smart suggestion:
START and FINISH the horseback riding in Burbank (there's a stable there, as well) --- then finish the evening at the restaurant. The combo of Mexican food & margaritas has been known to make some people queasy on the return trip on the back of a horse... :)
re: cleanmyplate
I know -- that's what I was thinking!! LOL
re: cleanmyplate
From personal experience, the margarita made me a lot more authoritative with the horse. I found the horse much more obedient after my shot of liquid courage...
Dar Maghreb is certainly unusual, but most certainly NOT reasonably priced. For less money you can go to Soot Bull Jeep in Koreatown for a very unusual experience to go with great food and a fun birthday atmosphere. No cakes, but plenty of soju! Not sure it will be accept a party as large as 30 people, though, without closing down the hole restaurant.
Hello... Any objection to a daytime (and weekend) celebration? If not, how about the upcoming Water Festival at the North Hollywood Wat Thai this month? The variety of street vendor chow combined with the extra celebratory aspect of the festival (read: huge crowds) should be a unique way to ring in a birthday. Only drawback: it's on temple grounds, so obviously no boozin' !
I've never been to Opaque, but based on the description, I'd say the ambiance was fairly close to unique.
re: aurora50
yes. Trader Vic's is icky, food wise. Drinks are fun.
POLKA in Eagle Rock is fun and completely one of a kind...the owner is a tad eccentric and has transformed a corner of a strip mall into a sort of Salvador Dali painting meets cozy Polish Eatery. Very warm service and AMAZING perogies all make for a very UNUSUAL but completely satisfying dining experience.
Moun of Tunis is the place for you. Eat Morrocan food with your finges with huge towels on your lap. Lots of fun and pretty good food. This is a smaller more family style than the opulent Dar Mcgreb. Much less expensive too.
Everyone we have taken loved it, even my picky eater cousin.
Moun-Of-Tunis Restaurant
7445 1/2 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
(323) 874-3333
re: Wes
I was going to suggest Moun of Tunis as well ... I planned my husband's "Rockin' the Casbah" b-day there a few years back and it was pretty fabulous. We had a big group and with the private rooms that feel like little kitchy little Shangri-las, the belly dancers, and all that eating with your hands ... it is totally fun and off the wall. The food may not be the best Moroccan I've ever had, but the staff is super attentive and the food is on the pretty-good side. They have a lot of selections too ... we had some vegetarians in the group and they were happy with the offerings. The restaurant let me bring a big cake that I had made at Hansen's and held it in their fridge while we partied. They brought it out at just the right time. If you plan to do that though ... just remember to bring your own forks! ;)
DAMON'S ... lots of fun, my review:
If you live in the SGV and have never been to Damon's Steak House, then shame on you!!! It's camp, it's retro, it's fun, it's a time warp, it's a tiki hut monument to the bovine. The restaurant has been there for-ever! And the clientele is amusing to say the least, oh and the food is good, but don't expect JJ's or Morton's you will be disappointed.
Expect big strong mai tai's, double stuffed potatoes instead of baked, beets in your salad with some house dressing that is a bit like French, and big steaks. They recently added a rib eye to their menu, this is my favorite cut, so it is what I order. Just enough marbling and fat, and cooked nicely at medium rare. The portions are big, and you will not leave hungry or sober, unless you don't drink mai tai's!
Damon's is not for everyone. If your culinary palate is snobby, or you don't like bamboo, umbrella drinks, Hawaiian shirts or waitresses who have been there for-ever, then go somewhere else. But Damon's fills a need for a big steak at a small price, for a strong drink, and some atmosphere and entertainment. My 23 year old niece loves it. We go together, it bridges the generation gap.
re: rantsnravesnreviews
I second and my GF thirds Damons. The tenderloin, butterflied is our choice every time. Butterflied to keep the char down It is excellent. the stuffed potato is good Optional garlic bread. Yum
The house salad has a light French type dressing. they have other dressings but we stick with the default. Not usually out type of dressing but it is quite good so we have not been tempted to change.
re: aurora50
Call ahead and order the the Baked Catfish at Phong Din, Viet Namese, on San Gabriel blvd.. Then order more off the menu, (We tried kangaroo, frogs legs, wild boar and goat riblets. When your finished, runover a couple of blocks and have everybody get a Chinese foot massage (real thing - no jokes :) for $15 an hour at Twin Jade on Valley. You'll have a memorable b'day
First of all, THANKS for all the great suggestions!
Several were right on the money... I know, since I've already CELEBRATED my birthday there (Polka, La Golondrina, Carousel - swell places, all)!
Others will definitely be on my future party list (Phong Din, The Prince, Soot Bull Jeep).
And thanks for reminding me about the Water Fest at Wat Thai -- can't wait to go again.
For you Damon's (and even Trader Vic's) fans, if you've haven't been, you ougtha check out Bahooka's in Rosemead (if only for the ambience & drinks).
And I'd definitely add Marrakesh in Studio City to any list of Moroccan "group" eateries (tons of private/semi-private rooms, reasonably priced.)
I look forward to trying Green Field, as well as Crystal -- having already had memorable party experiences at Uzbekistan and Traktir (Hollywood & WeHo, respectively).
And I think I can a wrangle a friend to take me to the Dal Rae as a bd gift. :)
Finally, if you're looking for a one-of-a-kind dining experience, you might wanna head over to Athen's Royal Garden in North Hollywood, PRONTO -- even though if the service is so-so, and you may well be the only diners there (and it's Armenian, not Greek -- go figure). It's all outdoors amidst fake waterfalls and concrete Koi ponds... with live BUNNIES and BIRDS hoppin'/flyin' around!! (Plus, my friends & I thought the hummus, grape leaves, tabouli,etc. were as good/better as any we've had in LA). I would've definitely had my party there -- had they not just SOLD the place! (I think they're closing 4/16th) :(
Anyway, I've picked TWO places for this year's birthday bashe(s), namely...
(drum roll, please)
Guantanamera Cuban Restaurant, in Burbank (authentic food, great mojitos, private room, LIVE music)
the Tam O'Shanter (it was the70-year-kilt-wearing waitresses that got my attention... but the chilled salad forks, Toad-in-the-hole, and "specialty" souffles which sealed the deal)
Thanks, "mlgb" -- contact me if you'd like to be my guest of honor at either place!
(And if anyone would like to take ME to dinner at Opaque, feel free... LOL!)
re: cleanmyplate
Hey, that's great! I'll be in touch. It was your reference to Lowenbrau Keller that made me think of Tam!
Seriously unique. Try Athen's Royal Garden in North Hollywood. The place is big and usually pretty quiet. There are bunnies and birds everywhere and it serves Russian food. (not greek, like the name suggests). Oh, and the Borscht soup is incredible. Look it up on citysearch, I think there was a review there.
Another unusual place is the lowenbraukeller on beverly. Good german food and an interior that looks like Liberace and a dominatrix did a pile of blow and decided to decorate. God I love the place.


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> Hi Renato,
Hi, oh it's been fun trying it out :)
> My midi learn branch is built on top of the new 0.62 branch (that will
I see, didn't realize that...
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"A compact style, with cherry, strawberry, earth and tobacco flavors matched to a firm structure. This is chewy, but retains a sense of elegance courtesy of the vibrant structure. Fine length. Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Best from 2016 through 2025."Wine Spectator 91 points
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The rare "Castello" named Italian winery that actually sits inside a castle – in this case a 16th Century monument built by the Counts of Gherardesca (the family that still owns the property today). The vineyards lie in the heart of Bolgheri, next-door to founding Super-Tuscan Sassicaia and around the corner from Ornellaia. This, the estate's top wine, is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot aged for about 16 months in French oak (20% new). It's the rare Bolgheri blend that's as admired in Italy (it earned the coveted Tre Bicchieri award from Gambero Rosso) as it is by International critics. And, it's delicious right now even though it will improve for a decade more. At these prices, it's a do not miss deal.
"I like the aromas of walnuts and blackberries with hints of coffee beans. Full body, with soft and velvety tannins and a delicious sweet berry aftertaste. Delicious now. But will improve with age in the bottle." James Suckling 93 points
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- Castello Dei Rampolla Sammarco 2009 Product #28347 (In Stock)
Sammarco was created in 1978 by Rampolla owner Alceo Di Napoli and his good friend, enologist Giacomo Tachis as an experiment in making a Sassacaia-like Cabernet blend from the very best vineyards in Chianti's Conca d'Oro. The answer turned out to be, "Something pretty impressive!" While not quite the "wine of the ages" the 2008 was, the 2009 Sammarco is a beauty that you can dip into right now (although a few more years won't hurt) and enjoy while the 2008 slumbers. At about half the price of Ornellaia and one-third the cost of Sassacaia – not to mention abouut $50 off the release price – this is an outstanding value.
"The 2009 Sammarco will thrill Rampolla fans who have some of the more structured vintages aging in the cellar. Layered and expressive, the 2009 is wonderfully open today. Grilled herbs, tar, licorice, black cherries and currants meld together in this seamless, voluptuous wine. I don't think I have ever tasted such a succulent, young Sammarco that delivers so much pleasure at this early stage. The recent increase in Merlot has done wonders to make Sammarco more accessible at a young age than in the past. This is a dazzling effort. Drink 2017-2034." Antonio Galloni 95 points
- Antinori Guado Al Tasso 2010 Product #28514 (In Stock)
In 2010, the Antinori Family's Guado Al Tasso is a blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, and 15% Cabernet Franc - the Syrah that used to be included was dropped in favor of Cab Franc from the 2007 vintage. It's a wine that was definitely built to cellar, and you'll enjoy this most from about 2018 on. But, it's pretty captivating right now, so go ahead and try wine with a simple grilled steal or lamb chop. You won't be disappointed!
"A rich, beautiful wine with a dark-chocolate, currant and raspberry character. Full body with velvety tannins and a clean finish. A blend of cabernet sauvignon, merlot and cabernet franc. This is very youthful and needs at least three years of bottle age." James Suckling 95 points
A star on the vast stage that is the Antinori wine empire, the 2010 Bolgheri Superiore Guado al Tasso is a seamless and stunning wine. It's one of those rare wines that inspires praise and excited conversation from the very second you raise the glass to your nose. The blend is Cabernet Sauvignon (55%) with Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Baritone aromas of black cherry, black currant, cured meat, sweet spice, Spanish cedar, mocha and wild Mediterranean herbs come together in graceful unity. In the mouth, the wine is exceedingly smooth and decadent with a long velvety trail that softly coats the palate. This is one for the cellar. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2030.Wine Advocate 97 points
- Castello Dei Rampolla d'Alceo 2006 Product #24154 (In Stock)
Named to honor Castello dei Rampolla, Alceo Rampolla, this Cabernet Sauvignon and Petite Verdot blend is one of the most respected, sought-after, and highly rated wines in all of Italy. The 2006 is a bit of a monster and remains locked-down tight now, but the potential here is huge.
"Castello dei Rampolla is one of the benchmark properties in Tuscany, and for good reason. At their finest, these are some of the most elegant, luscious wines readers will come across. The 2006 D'Alceo, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, is a much tighter-wound wine than the Sammarco but it also seems to be holding back a lot more sheer density in reserve. Full-bodied, rich and monstrously tannic at this stage, it doesn't taste too different than it did when I first sampled it from tank in November 2006! The wine possesses dazzling inner perfume, refined tannins that need time to emerge and exceptional overall balance. It is a fabulous effort from Rampolla. Anticipated maturity: 2016-2031."Wine Advocate 96 points
"Shows beautiful aromas and flavors of currant, toasty oak, tobacco and licorice. Full and very polished, with a wonderful finish. A gorgeous young wine. Layered and structured."Wine Spectator 98 points
- Castello Dei Rampolla d'Alceo 2008 Product #28344 (In Stock)
Perhaps the greatest vintage ever of one of Italy's benchmark super-Tuscan blends (Cabernet and Petite Verdot). Needs time, but will take your breath away if you can wait!
"Love this. Fabulous aromas of currants and blackberries. Hints of licorice, Indian spices and dried violets. Full-bodied, ultra-fine tannins and amazing fruit, yet so vibrant, racy and balanced. The structure of Margaux with the style of Rampolla. Best ever. Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot. From organically grown grapes. Leave it for at least five or six years." James Suckling 100 points
"The 2008 d'Alceo is a huge, inward, brooding wine. Plums, black cherries, camphor, incense and smoke emerge over time, but only with great reluctance. The 2008 is going to require considerable patience, but it is shaping up to be an absolute jewel. The d'Alceo is a wine of notable depth and purity, but it is very closed down at the moment. Dark red fruit, flowers, mint, spices, tar, cassis, graphite and camphor linger on the huge, structured finish. This is a towering effort from the Di Napoli family. Anticipated maturity: 2018-2033."Wine Advocate 96+ points


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A dog lovers true life adventure: Two middle aged women maneuver through one unexpected pet debacle after another in a rugged and isolated cabin in a National Park. They emerge from a dark and difficult time as they discover that even the tiniest of lives is precious; heartache and joy go hand-in-hand, and love is an eternal circle of wagging tails.
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Prep: 20 min. Bake: 35 min. + cooling
1 cup all-purpose flour
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Favorite Restaurants in Phoenix/Scottsdale
Just wondering what everyone's favorite restaurants or just places to eat around this area that's about the under $20/person range. Looking to expand my own knowledge of the food scene here.
re: silverbear
I'd say just entree. As for the area, I guess I'm talking about around the Northeast part of the Valley.
re: aaronling
Not to be annoying, but can you give more specific boundaries... For example, my idea of NE is North of Shea and East of Tatum while I know quite a few people whose idea of NE is North of the 60 and east of 20th St-ish.
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Some of my favorites in the northeast:
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Eden's Grill -- Iraqi / Middle Eastern food @ Thunderbird & Tatum
Shiro -- sushi / Japanese @ Shea & Tatum
6949 E Shea Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85254
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Shiro Japanese Restaurant
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Second to Eden's -- we've been there a couple times recently, and like it a lot. Excellent catfish & beef kabob, absolutely killer basmati rice with raisins & almonds. Nice people too. Don't miss.
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Dunno about favorite, but a place that I've been going to quite a bit is Guanaquito in downtown Phoenix.
The price range is over $20 an entree its in the range of $30 an entree but I would highly recommend Eddie V's on Pima Rd. It has fabulous fish and great salads and appetizers. I would recommend spending a little over your price range because at Eddie V's the service is most often very good, and the food is spectacular. Last time I had the calamari appetizer (wonderful), the beet and goat cheese salad (fair), and the Seared Rare Ahi Tuna with Wasabi Mashed Potatoes (spectacular, cooked perfectly, wonderful flavor), and a side of Aspargus with Hollandaise (always a favorite). The presentation was beautiful and everything to perfection. I have been here many times and service is always pretty good, the last time I went I was very dissapointed in the service, first time I experienced bad service during my Eddie V's dining experience, but I continue to return because the cuisine is spectacular. I recommend giving it a try.
Well, they are well under $20 a person and I am not sure if they are what you are looking for, but I highly recommend El Nopalito at 24th Street and Indian School in Phoenix and Fry Bread House at 7th Avenue north of Indian School. You can stuff yourself silly for well under $20.00 a person. Heck, you could have a feast fit for a king.
El Nopalito
2831 N 24th St, Phoenix, AZ 85008
Fry Bread House
4140 N 7th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85013
re: Seth Chadwick
Imagine trying to spend $20 at El Nopalito or the food court of the Ranch Market - I'd be in a food-coma for a week!
Also on the cheap, I would recommend Stacy's Smokehouse for their bbq meats and catfish (I'm still looking forward to trying the chicken); Urban Campfire in Tempe would be another good choice.
Al-Hana at Baiz Market and Middle Eastern Deli are close-by and two of my favorites for middle eastern in Phoenix - $20 would probably cover the whole meal.
Middle Eastern Bakery & Deli
3052 N 16th St, Phoenix, AZ 85016
Urban Campfire
921 E University Dr, Tempe, AZ 85281
Baiz Market
523 N 20th St, Phoenix, AZ
Stacy's Smokehouse
1650 E Indian School Road, Phoenix, AZ
re: azhotdish
Is there any specific stand or restaurant in the Phoenix Ranch Market that would be better then another?
Also is there any good items in the grocery store that are must haves for making your own mexican food at home?
Would a few hours be a good time to browse around this market? WE were going to make a stop for lunch on our way to Sedona but if it would be worth walking around as well a hour or two maybe we should try it when we will be staying a few days in the Scotsdale area after sedona???????
re: palmtree38
I like wandering through food stores as much as anyone (probably too much, actually), but I think an hour or two would be ample time to explore the Phoenix Ranch Market. Many of the aisles are stocked with things that you would expect to find in a supermarket anywhere in the United States (Huggies diapers, Hefty trash bags, Purina dog food), so there's a lot that's worth skipping. The real attractions, in my opinion, are the produce, meat, and dairy cases, where you're more likely to find items unique to grocery stores oriented toward a primarily Mexican and Central American clientele.
The food court is more of a "Mexi-tessan" where you can buy cooked ready-to-eat foods (roasted chicken, tacos, tamales, enchiladas, chilaquiles, beans, rice, etc) and prepared ingredients (tortillas, masa, salsas). You can eat in the food court or order your food to go. Very informal and a little noisy kind of like a cookout, except indoors. :-)
Attached to the supermarket is a separate restaurant called Tradiciones, which is a full service, sit down restaurant. Many people here enjoy the food there, but I was disappointed by it on my two visits. You can search the board for reports on, and recommendations for, dining at Tradiciones.
re: hohokam
Phoenix Ranch Market is a great suggestion and just walking around it to see what food looks good is the way to do it. Keep in mind, this is a grocery store and not a farmers market. Granted, it's a pretty unusual grocery store. You could not spend $20 for a meal here if you tried.
You can check out numerous amt of happy hrs in the valley high end places offering good food at great prices
fenix from 5-7 $5 pannin's with salad and fish and chips all diff things
christos 3-6 you can get full off sauages and peppers, fried mozza,calamari
postino-brushetta is a must try $12? $5 wine
los compadres-great mexican on the cheap
Christos Ristorante
6327 N 7th St, Phoenix, AZ 85014
Postino Winebar
3939 E Campbell Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85018
Fenix Bar & Eatery
3943 E Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85018
Los Compadres Mexican Food
4414 N 7th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85013
re: drewb123
I have a huge list for mexican restaurants as this is our fav!
I dont really want to go to arizona for chinse or thai food. IS there any types of foods that are a dish that is Arizonian? We will be in North Scottsdale but will travel by car.
Christos I read has a good happy hour.
I read Sabudas is closed.
re: palmtree38
southwestern food
Lons at hermosa is in Phx you can prob go for lunch for a good price, I have been seeing delas here and there.
Los sombreros in old town
Salt Cellar is really cool-seafood good happy hr 4-7 in old town, its been in biz forever.
Lon's At the Hermosa
5532 N Palo Cristi Rd, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
Salt Cellar Restaurant
550 N Hayden Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85257
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WE are g oing to Cafe Elote in Sedona which is very similar to Los Somberos but thanks.. will look at the others


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- Feralpudel Aug 5, 2012 03:33 PM
I'm a foodie married to a cheapskate. DH will eat boiled rat on a stick if the restaurant has a good view. We both like just about any kind of Asian, especially southeast Asian. I love Japanese but know where to get plenty of that when we move on down the coast to LA for a few days. We will be spending a week in SF before heading down the coast; we are staying at Union Square. So to summarize, our parameters are:
Mostly cheap/reasonable (dinner doesn't have to be super-cheap, and he owes me an anniversary dinner)
We both love any kind of Asian...I'm a little indifferent to Italian. But a place for super thin crust pizza would be nice to know about.
Staying at Union Square
Returning one evening from the ferry to Sausalito--suggestions for dinner around Pier 41?
He suggested dinner at Cafe Trieste one evening--alternative suggestions in that area?
We'll be at the Asian Art Museum of SF one evening. He proposed a place called Brainwash Cafe on Folsom & 7th--anybody familiar with it? Alternatives?
Zuni Cafe sounds OK, and that is part of his itinerary.
And last but not least, suggestions for something a little more special/memorable?
Burmese Kitchen, Lers Ros
You can get a panino or piece of focaccia at Caffe Trieste but it isn't really a place for dinner. L'Osteria del Forno is great and cheap.
Thinnest crust pizza in town is Pizzetta 211.
I can't imagine going to Brainwash unless I needed to do a load of laundry.
US Restaurant (Italian) is next door (or 2) to L'Osteria is good and is about the same price. The grilled pertrale sole is very good.
+1 Brainwash is snack food and sandwiches in a laundrymat. I wouldn't even eat lunch there. At night you might get a local indie band playing in the small dining area. 98% chance you will not be comfortable.
For "under cover" cheap Chinese seafood try Yuet Lee. It's not cheap but the hole-in-the-wall decor might lead one to think you're paying for food, not decor, which is about right. Anything fresh/seasonal or in the tank should be very good.
I'd look at SFGate's Bargain Bites and cross-reference.
As mentioned, Lers Ros Thai and Burmese Kitchen are both very good and relatively cheap. SF also has a lot of good inexpensive Vietnamese places if Pho and Banh Mi are lacking where you are from. All these are found within walking distance of the Asian Art Museum.
Butterfly (Asian fusion) at Pier 35 has a nice view and is one of the few recommendable restaurants in the Fisherman's Wharf area.
Zuni is great, but just note that it may come off pricey for what you get for a cheapskate (or anyone willing to eat rat on a stick).
My suggestion for something a little more special/memorable is for you to ditch your husband and have an extramarital affair with a local epicure, which is what your husband deserves for suggesting dinner at a laundromat cafe.
But barring that, Burmese Kitchen is very close to the Asian Art Museum, and it's not very expensive. I'm a fan. I can second Lers Ros as a recommendation for Thai food, and that's not too far either. Nearby is also Turtle Tower, which is a very popular pho place, if you like pho.
There is a great Italian restaurant near Pier 41 called Albona, although it's not exactly cheap. It is, however, significantly better than all the touristy Italian places in that neighborhood.
Zuni Cafe is worth a stop. Great raw bar.
Like everyone else said: Brainwash is a laundrymat. However you are very close to UN plaza, depending on what day/time, there are some great street food options. Bring cash.
I dont think of Trieste for food, but near by, assuming you are talking about the original location in North beach, you have Tonys Pizza: all different types of pizza.
Depending on where in Union square you are staying, you can walk into chinatown. Most CHers will not eat in china town. I only eat at Hunan Homes, but there are a ton of options.
Zuni is great!
re: smatbrat
Most (or at least many) CHers will happily eat at Great Eastern and Z & Y in Chinatown. In fact, I'd call them both very good choices to meet the OP's needs. Location is convenient to Union Square.
My guess is that Zuni may be on his list because he's heard about the burger. If so, he needs to be okay with a $15 burger, not including fries. Add cheese, grilled onions, and a side of fries and you're looking at a $25 burger lunch for one, before tax and tip.
If the plan is to go for dinner, the burger is not an option. Most entrees will be in the $25-30 range. Certainly fair for San Francisco, but possibly not what your husband thinks of as cheap.
re: lexdevil
I have to agree with one of the other posters - I'm not feeling the desire to help you save your marriage.
Lers Ros is a good choice, but I have not found the trick of ordering well there. Order the pad thai and you're wasting a meal.
Waterbar, which is upscale with a great view, has a $1 oyster happy hour every day. There are some other "dollar oyster" threads.
The quintessential cheap eat in SF is burritos and tacos. Check some of the threads for best burrito. Some are sublime.
There are a number of fancy burgers in town beside Zuni, like Namu and Nopa (four letters -> burgers?)
A guy I was traveling with last week said he hated how his wife spent money on things, until he went through divorce and found out how expensive _that_ is. You might have to be blunt with him.
Your husband's idea of dinner appears to be a sandwich. Hotel Utah is a lively real sf place with burgers. Find a drummer, dump the husband, and move to SF.
re: bbulkow
As tourists, we've been to Lers Ros four or five times now including one Chowdown with many dishes. I've found that they shine on the appetizers and do less well on the mains (sweeping statement, YMMV). That being said, they still leave any Thai restaurant at home (Vancouver) buried miles in the dust.
re: grayelf
But there are good thai places in LA, the OP's next stop.
re: bbulkow
Fair point, well made. May be best to wait then :-).
That's cool that he's picked out Zuni Cafe, but I'd be concerned to see whether he understands what he's getting into. The $48 roast chicken with bread salad is great an a signature dish, but I could imagine a cheapskate telling tales of the sticker shock rather than the quality for years to come (I do!).
Around the Larkin St. corridor sounds like the ideal place. As mentioned above, Lers Ros, Burmese Kitchen, or Thai House express. Search threads to find out the dishes to get at these places as it's easy to get suckered into getting their non-specialty dishes.
You don't mention needing lunch options. If you do, let us know-- some of the best Asian sandwiches are within a mile of where you're staying.
Cheap, authentic, delicious Asian restaurants. Here you go:
Anh Hong
808 Geary St
(415) 885-5180
Style: Vietnamese
Neighborhood: Tenderloin
Note: 7 courses of beef
Kim Son
3614 Balboa St
(415) 221-3811
Style: Vietnamese
Neighborhood: Outer Richmond
Note: good Bun Rieu
Saigon Sandwich
560 Larkin St
(415) 474-5698
Style: Vietnamese banh mi
Neighborhood: Tenderloin
Little Vietnam Cafe
309 6th Ave
(415) 876-0283
Style: Vietnamese banh mi
Neighborhood: Inner Richmond
Turle Tower
5716 Geary Blvd
(415) 221-9890
Style: Vietnamese
Neighborhood: Outer Richmond
Note: great northern style pho ga
Golden Star
11 Walter U Lum Pl
(415) 398-1215
Style: Vietnamese
Neighborhood: Chinatown
Note: great bun thit nuong
Ngoc Mai
547 Hyde St
(415) 931-4899
Style: Vietnamese
Neighborhood: Tenderloin
Note: best bun bo hue
Cordon Bleu
1574 California St
(415) 673-5637
Style: billed as Vietnamese, this is really Southern Chinese comfort food
Neighborhood: Nob Hill
Hong Kong Lounge
5322 Geary Blvd
(415) 668-8836
Style: dim sum
Neighborhood: Outer Richmond
Yuet Lee
1300 Stockton St
(415) 982-6020
Style: Chinese
Neighborhood: Chinatown
Z & Y Restaurant
655 Jackson St
(415) 981-8988
Style: Szechuan
Neighborhood: Chinatown
San Tung
1031 Irving St
(415) 242-0828
Style: Chinese
Neighborhood: Inner Sunset
Note: dry fried chicken wings, liang zhang pei
Lers Ros
730 Larkin St
(415) 931-6917
Style: Thai
Neighborhood: Tenderloin
Zen Yai
771 Ellis St
(415) 885-0725
Style: Thai
Neighborhood: Tenderloin
Note: great Guay Tiew Ruew (boat noodles)
My Tofu House
4627 Geary Blvd
(415) 750-1818
Style: Korean
Neighborhood: Inner Richmond
Note: soondoobu
New Korea House
1620 Post St
(415) 563-1388
Style: Korean
Neighborhood: Japantown
Note: come here for soups, not BBQ. Good hae jang gook.
Kirimachi Ramen
450 Broadway St
(415) 335-5865
Style: Japanese ramen
Neighborhood: North Beach
Men Oh Tokushima Ramen
5120 Geary Blvd
(415) 668-6080
Style: Japanese ramen
Neighborhood: Outer Richmond
re: Robert Lauriston
Zen Yai with the boat noodles is pretty good for cheap eating too, and they have huge windows, but you might need an adventurous idea of 'view' to call it scenic.
re: eethan
Who called it scenic?
re: od_sf
"Scenic" was one of the qualities poster's husband prizes.
Did poster say where she was from? (Hmm... I guess these days someone with a husband is not necessarily a woman!). What's "cheap" depends a lot on what you're used to paying at home.
If hubby would eat a rat on a stick, it's too bad Tu Lan was finally closed down for health code violations.
For your night at the Asian, I'd migrate to nearby Hayes Valley and eat at Hayes and Kebab, Arlequin Cafe, or Stelline. You can get a meal + glass of wine at any of these places for about $15. There's also AYCE Chicken Wing Weds at Double Decker, a circular restaurant in the Days Inn parking lot. Don't ask me how I know this. If you enjoy red meat, I think House of Prime Rib would be a good pick for the anniv dinner. ~$40pp gets you an entirely delicious prime rib meal w salad, potatoes, creamed spinach, yorkshire pudding, and seconds.
re: rubadubgdub
Hayes and Kebab was pretty subpar the one time I tried the old location closer to Van Ness. I'd be more inclined to go to almost any of the Vietnamese or Thai places around Larkin. Yemeni's is also not far off - reasonable, different, and amazing as long as you stick to the true Yemeni dishes and avoid stuff like hummus.
Also Cafe Zitouna and Aicha for North African (the latter not dirt cheap but very good quality).
Agree with everyone's rec to stay away from Brainwash. It's not a place to trek to for dinner.
That said Citizen's band is a couple doors down from Brainwash. great burger and really good comfort food.
Not super cheap but large portion and it comes with fries. I was there the other night and got a salad to start. Was entree sized.
Moya ethiopian is at 9th and minna. SUPER cheap and quite good.
SOMA Streat food park is at 11th near harrison. Always a selection of food trucks there that range from cheap (Sunrise Deli) to not as great a value. http://somastreatfoodpark.com/
2nd the rec for Tony's pizza and also add in Bao Necci. I think their pizzas are outstanding and doesn't have the wait that Tony's does.
and if your husband is really all about cheap with a view, Pier 23, Red's Java hut, Java house and the Ramp all should suffice. The Ramp has a surprisingly good crab louis salad (but at $18 may break the cheap bank). Note these are all best with outside seating which summer evenings in SF is hit or miss.
You've got some great asian recommendations already. What are you thinking you want for your special meal?
Middle Eastern for a cheapskate, schwarma at Truly Mediterranean. Literal hole in the wall but great food.
Thanks so much for these ideas. We live in DC, so yes, I could be a man.
I think I was too hard on my husband. He's a good egg...just depends on the guidebooks unless I figure out the food part. Fair enough, since I'm the one who cares.
Banh mi.....mmmmm. I'm thinking maybe ramen tonight because I'm just off the plane and wanting comfort food.
re: Feralpudel
I would go with pho instead of ramen in SF.
re: Civil Bear
Since you're here , in Union Square, and maybe a little bushed, maybe you should start at Katana-Ya and then branch out for more adventure later. Check out Ms. Wong's ramen listing, she's quite a scholar.
re: Civil Bear
@Civil Bear: Have you tried Kirimachi or Men Oh Tokushima Ramen? They are both new establishments and well worth a visit. Finally there are good ramen-yas in SF.
@little big al: Personally, I find Katanaya's ramen substandard and would not recommend it, even if the location is convenient.
re: od_sf
I have not had the chance to try either, but your reviews of MOTR seemed kind of mixed.
How does Kiramachi compare to a place like Ramen Dojo in San Mateo?
re: Civil Bear
Men Oh is not consistent yet but I'm sure they will work out the kinks soon enough. They've only been open for about 3 weeks. As is, they are still one of the top 2 or 3 ramenyas in the city and are far superior to Katanaya, Tanpopo, suzu, etc... Definitely worth checking out.
Kiramachi's ramen is really great, the best in SF and comparable to Ramen Dojo, not quite up to par with a place like Orenchi though. But superior to anything else in SF. Deep, rich, complex broth. And the people running the shop are quite passionate about what they do, which is nice to see.
For thin crust pizza I would suggest Cafe Bao Necci in North Beach, it's probably one of the best thin crust pizza's in San Francisco, and North Beach is a great neighborhood to explore.
re: Robert Lauriston
Agreed, and as mentioned in my earlier post. :)
My Tofu House
4627 Geary Blvd
(415) 750-1818
Style: Korean
Neighborhood: Inner Richmond
Note: soondoobu
I was thinking of another angle on cheap, free corkage
The only free corkage place on OpenTable's list in San Francisco, and ever mentioned here, is Skool, which I find a very pleasant spot. Good San Francisco 'tude. One bottle max, but there's a Trader Joe's quite nearby, so you can grab the eternally cheap two buck chuck and really feel like you're getting away with robbery.
Poc Chuk is on Yelp's list of free corkage, although I thought that was debated (RL would know). Gary Danko is also on Yelp's free corkage list, but they're clearly wrong - their website lists the corkage as $35/bottle, so I'll trust OT on this and not Y. As usual.
re: bbulkow
Places without liquor licenses can be fined or shut down by the ABC for allowing patrons to drink wine, so that kind of clueless no-corkage policy should not be mentioned online.
re: Robert Lauriston
Exactly - which is why california doesn't have BYO, they just have free corkage places.
So go to Skool and get your free corkage on!
re: bbulkow
Park Chow has free corkage and is a good bargain to boot.
re: bbulkow
I've seen free-corkage nights at a bunch of places, usually early in the week. Can't think of any in SF offhand.
re: Robert Lauriston
Hillstone has "limited complimentary corkage" according to their reservation page.
Go to Rocco's on Folsom nr 7st, get a couple 'o burritos at Farolito(24/Mission) , a couple 'o slices at Gioia Pizza. Cafe Trieste for dinner?(very funny, you can have a capuccino and a pastry), 2nd Yuet Lee, not really cheap but a nice roast pork chow fun and salt &pepper squid would satisfy 2 normal people.
OK, I'll file a full report later. We had a good lunch yesterday at Great Eastern and dinner at B44. Off to Lers Ros tonight after the art museum.
We'll be at the Cliff House late afternoon and coming back on Geary Blvd. We can stop off at Japantown for dinner or eat around here. I'm always up for Japanese--any suggestions? I'm thinking about Sushi Aka Tombo or Izakaya Yuzuki, although there will be good izakaya in LA. Any other suggestions either in Japantown or around Union square?
re: Feralpudel
Geary Blvd to downtown?
a) Shanghai Dumpling King (34th and Balboa (two long blocks south of Geary)
b) Aziza - might qualify for the fancy meal - Michelin star, Cal-Moroccan, accessible palette, under $100 p/per (Geary and 22th)
c) Vietnamese - use to be on the Chron's top 100...moderate price...mom and pop, nice interior but nothing fancy (also at Geary/22nd)
re: Feralpudel
Izakaya Yuzuki is in the Mission.
I doubt there's much in Japantown that you couldn't get in LA--- it's for the most part filled with mediocre places with similar offerings. Sushi Aka Tombo is good though and has Omakase. For regular sushi, I'd probably wait till LA.
On the way back from Cliff House, well before Japantown are various hot pot places, Kappou Gomi a great non-sushi Japanese place, and a variety of cheap Asian places. That's the Richmond District.
re: Feralpudel
I would highly recommend Aka Tombo. Yes, you will find better sushi in LA than in SF, but it will be significantly more expensive than Aka Tombo. You'd be hard-pressed to find a better deal anywhere than Ryoji-san's amazing $30 omakase nigiri deal. I was there 2 nights ago and he has some wonderful summer specials at the moment, that he includes in the omakase.
re: Feralpudel
Yuzuki is great. Better food than Izayoi in LA.


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Posted: 12/23/2013 by Lorrie Lynch | Comments
Calling all writers: Could you be the next Frank McCourt, Elizabeth Gilbert or Jeanette Walls – all authors of bestselling memoirs? Here's your chance to share your life story, win $5,000 and get a book contract. AARP, The Huffington Post and publisher Simon & Schuster have teamed up to hold a national memoir contest. "We're searching for the next great memoir," said Myrna Blyth, Editorial Director for AARP Media. "We want to find a gifted writer who can tell a …
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Toiling by day at an insurance agency in the 1970s, Tom Clancy dreamed of writing bestselling action thrillers. Unlike most would-be novelists, Clancy, who died on Oct. 1 at age 66 in Baltimore, had two things going for him. First, he had a great idea for a story (inspired by a newspaper article about Soviet sailors who'd tried to defect), in which a Red submarine captain stages a clever ploy to switch sides, with the help of an intrepid CIA agent named …
Posted: 09/06/2013 by Bethanne Patrick | Comments
Looking for a juicy fall read? Then you've may already have heard about The Bone Season, the debut novel that's being called the next Hunger Games. Written by 21-year-old English author Samantha Shannon, The Bone Season is the inaugural pick of the Today Show's new book club.Does the novel – the first in a series projected to total seven – merit the hype? Elizabeth Word Gutting in The Washington Post thought mainly yes (though she carped that the novel's back story …
Posted: 08/30/2013 by Bethanne Patrick | Comments
Novelist Hilary Boyd is a grandmother. But don't let her catch you uttering the term "gran lit." That's the genre name that U.K. Observer columnist Robert McCrumb coined on reading Boyd's first published novel, Thursdays in the Park, in which middle-aged wife Jeanie begins an extra-marital flirtation at- surprise! – the local park's playground. As far as I can tell, "gran lit" designates literature by older women. It thus manages to commit a double whammy – ageism and sexism – …
Posted: 06/13/2013 by Bethanne Patrick | Comments
You haven't seen your beloved older brother in years. Then he shows up at the airport, weighing hundreds of pounds more than the last time you saw him. That's the premise of Lionel Shriver's new novel, Big Brother. A touchy topic for our ever-widening times? Oh yeah – and meant to be. "We've lost our innocence about food," the fit-looking Shriver told me over tea and biscotti at Washington's Dupont Circle Hotel on June 11. "What we use food for …
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Samsung UN50F6300: 50" Class (49.5" Diag.) LED 6300 Series TV
Product Description
The Samsung UN50F6300 is a 50" 3D 1080p smart LED HDTV.
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- Smart HDTV: Includes cutting-edge TV apps, web browsing, and other online services.
- Web Browser: Surf the internet using the built-in web browser.
- Wi-Fi: Connect to the internet through your wireless router.
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9
- Clear Motion Rate: 120 Hz CMR 240
- Energy Star Compliant: Meets or exceeds Energy Star specifications.
- Frame Color: black, silver
- Screen Definition: Full 1080p HD
- Screen Resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels
- Screen Size: 49.5 inches diagonal
- Video Technology: LED
- Warranty: 1 year parts and labor
- HDMI Inputs: 4
- TV dimensions without stand: 45" (W) × 29.4" (H) × 12.1" (D)
- TV weight without stand: 32.8 pounds


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Love It or Shove It: Selena Gomez as an Eskimoby Hilton Hater at . Comments
Yesterday, we presented a couple photos of Selena Gomez in a bikini.
Today, the Disney singer is going to the opposite extreme, showing off her most bundled up, cold weather look.
What do you make of it? Does Selena have a career as an Eskimo in front of her in case this singing thing doesn't work out?
Do you love this coat on Selena Gomez, or should she shove it as far back into her closet as possible?
Selena! I frikken love that coat!!
Guys, you know i actually hated Selena more then any thing since yesterday i heard her songs and how nice she was, her acting is just amazing, wat was i thinking to hate her!! and i didn't think she had style at all but, this coat made my frikken day, absoutley love it love it love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ALL OF YOU HATERS ARE SO RUDE TO HER mal-luv if u hate it then stop commenting no body needs to know about ur stupid opinion! unless its a good one! anyways selena i love your coat and its awsome!!
you are kk
menza para siempre
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quizas no me entiendas pero mejor eres caca
selena gomez is so crazy and she dont know nothing she talks very well but is mexican . its so crazy
i can;t belive that is selena she look pretty for once.
I sure hope that is faux fire. Also, that looks like leather. Ew. I really hope not. Bad Selena! Meh, those sort of coats aren't really my thing, unless it's freezing cold.
In my personal opinion, I like coats with a fur trim anyway, but Selena pulled this coat off good, so definetly love it!
Whats with the lipgloss overload?!
oh and other news Hayden kissed a girl
Go selena and demi! AND OFCOURSE JORDAN PRUITT


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