[TXSTYLE]

Have I mentioned how much I love Mexican comida...?

Freshly made Guacamole en la molcajete can be a meal in itself for me with some fresh chips!

[py0413]

I like sushi.

[py0413]

More sushi.

[NemesisX]

Originally Posted by P1et

Mate, do not go to Bob's. I have been twice and it was only because it was across the street from the W and convenient. Not worth it; save your money and go to La Condesa.

By the way, had the pork chop at Trio on Saturday (ate al fresco) and it was delightful.

Oh nice thanks for the heads up. I'll pass on Bob's then.

Speaking of restaurants near the W, there's a little place called Taverna ( http://www.tavernabylombardi.com/ ) that I would not recommend. If you're familiar with La Condesa, I'm sure you've at least passed by Taverna before. I went there for lunch many months ago for the first (and only) time and I ordered their risotto with parmesan cheese and truffle oil and it was absolutely ghastly.

Excessive use of truffle oil is a huge red flag for me because it tells me that the restaurant doesn't know what the fuck it's doing. Truffle oil is cheap, bitter tasting garbage that has little to no relation to actual truffles besides smelling somewhat similar. It's a product that's systematically scoffed at by Michelin star-level chefs. It's doubtful that you'll find a bottle of truffle oil in a 5 star kitchen.

I'm a huge italian food buff and so I might give the place another try (there's a location in Dallas/Fort Worth), but if you ever go to Taverna do not get anything that has truffle oil in it. They completely overdo it not realizing that truffle oil tastes disgusting.

The online reviews are OK (3.5 stars yelp, 4.2 stars google reviews) but my risotto dish was so bad that I've never gone back. I sent it back to the kitchen 70% uneaten.

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Originally Posted by NemesisX

Oh nice thanks for the heads up. I'll pass on Bob's then.

Speaking of restaurants near the W, there's a little place called Taverna ( http://www.tavernabylombardi.com/ ) that I would not recommend. If you're familiar with La Condesa, I'm sure you've at least passed by Taverna before. I went there for lunch many months ago for the first (and only) time and I ordered their risotto with parmesan cheese and truffle oil and it was absolutely ghastly.

Excessive use of truffle oil is a huge red flag for me because it tells me that the restaurant doesn't know what the fuck it's doing. Truffle oil is cheap, bitter tasting garbage that has little to no relation to actual truffles besides smelling somewhat similar. It's a product that's systematically scoffed at by Michelin star-level chefs. It's doubtful that you'll find a bottle of truffle oil in a 5 star kitchen.

I'm a huge italian food buff and so I might give the place another try (there's a location in Dallas/Fort Worth), but if you ever go to Taverna do not get anything that has truffle oil in it. They completely overdo it not realizing that truffle oil tastes disgusting.

The online reviews are OK (3.5 stars yelp, 4.2 stars google reviews) but my risotto dish was so bad that I've never gone back. I sent it back to the kitchen 70% uneaten.

I've eaten at Taverna a dozen times, but only for brunch. I always get the breakfast calzone and it's OK for a beater brunch. For the rest, I probably would not eat there. It's been at least a year though.

Speaking of: walked by Coal Vines yesterday. Notice on the door: looks like someone was behind on their rent and they changed the locks. Oops!

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Litos - time to post up some more lunches mate. Get after it.

[Litos]

Originally Posted by P1et

Litos - time to post up some more lunches mate. Get after it.

I only eat delicious meals on Thursdays

Monday through Wednesday I eat boring food like CrockPot Chicken with black beans or Ground Turkey Wraps.....

gotta figure out where I'm gonna go today though....

[P1]

Originally Posted by Litos

I only eat delicious meals on Thursdays

Monday through Wednesday I eat boring food like CrockPot Chicken with black beans or Ground Turkey Wraps.....

gotta figure out where I'm gonna go today though....

It's lunch time now mate. How about some BBQ?

[Litos]

Originally Posted by P1et

It's lunch time now mate. How about some BBQ?

I rarely waste my time on BBQ in Houston...

I get BBQ from Luling or Lockhart.....

although, Gatlin's BBQ in Houston is ranked up near the best in the state...

it's too far from work though.....

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Originally Posted by Litos

I rarely waste my time on BBQ in Houston...

I get BBQ from Luling or Lockhart.....

although, Gatlin's BBQ in Houston is ranked up near the best in the state...

it's too far from work though.....

So what did you decide on then? It's already 12:34pm.

[Litos]

Originally Posted by P1et

So what did you decide on then? It's already 12:34pm.

I have to go make a shop visit this afternoon, so I'm waiting to go to lunch....

I would have eaten by now, but this visit came up, so I stayed at work..

probably leave in about 15 minutes, hit the shop, go pick up the kids when I get outta the shop and then eat....

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Originally Posted by Litos

I have to go make a shop visit this afternoon, so I'm waiting to go to lunch....

I would have eaten by now, but this visit came up, so I stayed at work..

probably leave in about 15 minutes, hit the shop, go pick up the kids when I get outta the shop and then eat....

Sounds good. Keep us posted.

[Litos]

ok, just got back from lunch with the kiddos....

went to Gringos for some fajitas.....

[P1]

Originally Posted by Litos

ok, just got back from lunch with the kiddos....

went to Gringos for some fajitas.....

Why aren't your kids eating fajitas also? Looks they got fish 'n chips in a Mexican restaurant. Please explain.

[Litos]

Originally Posted by P1et

Why aren't your kids eating fajitas also? Looks they got fish 'n chips in a Mexican restaurant. Please explain.

they're picky as shit - all they eat is chicken and fries....

they got nuggets and fries...

[P1]

Originally Posted by Litos

they're picky as shit - all they eat is chicken and fries....

they got nuggets and fries...

Show them the pink slime video, or the Jamie Oliver experiment.

[Litos]

Originally Posted by P1et

Show them the pink slime video, or the Jamie Oliver experiment.

uuughghgh.....

yeah, they order their own food...

we've been out a million times for them to understand what restaurants have to offer HAHA !!!!

but they always go for what they know they can eat....

found out a couple weeks ago that my daughter will "almost throwup" eating sweet and sour chicken....

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Originally Posted by Litos

uuughghgh.....

yeah, they order their own food...

we've been out a million times for them to understand what restaurants have to offer HAHA !!!!

but they always go for what they know they can eat....

found out a couple weeks ago that my daughter will "almost throwup" eating sweet and sour chicken....

Do you have a good lunch setup for this lovely Friday?

[Litos]

Originally Posted by P1et

Do you have a good lunch setup for this lovely Friday?

nope...

drove the 392 Challenger to get an oil change early this morning...

woke up early to get the oil changed than I do to go to work....

stopped at Shipley's for a couple Kolaches and a strawberry Fanta...

then went and got some tint put on - finally got home 10 minutes ago...

dogs are staring at me from their kennels while I type this post...

not hungry yet...if I get hungry, I can grab some Fruity Pebbles or some Cookie Crisp cereal lol....

[V1.47fan]

Originally Posted by Litos

they're picky as shit - all they eat is chicken and fries....

they got nuggets and fries...

My kids rather go to McDonald's than a fancy restaurant. Hahahahaha

[P1]

Originally Posted by Litos

nope...

drove the 392 Challenger to get an oil change early this morning...

woke up early to get the oil changed than I do to go to work....

stopped at Shipley's for a couple Kolaches and a strawberry Fanta...

then went and got some tint put on - finally got home 10 minutes ago...

dogs are staring at me from their kennels while I type this post...

not hungry yet...if I get hungry, I can grab some Fruity Pebbles or some Cookie Crisp cereal lol....

Ever had blackcurrant Fanta? A fine beverage.

[Litos]

Originally Posted by V1.47fan

My kids rather go to McDonald's than a fancy restaurant. Hahahahaha

we can go to any "fancy" restaurant in the world - the kids will get some kind of fried chicken with fries.....

sometimes we can't go to places we want because the menu isn't simple for the kids HAHA !!!!