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Have you ever eaten at a resturant that is so good it makes all other meals just pale in comparison? Recently I had the chance to go to a resturant in DC with my father called The Prime Rib. Words fail me when I try to describe how amazing it was. I mean this was class pure unadulturated class. So I was wondering if anyone has had an experience like this?

For those wondering what it looked like here is a pic.

http://www.theprimerib.com/images/phillpr2.jpg

olive garden :) If i was on death row and got one last meal. It would bea steak and salad from olive garden...

Have you ever eaten at a resturant that is so good it makes all other meals just pale in comparison? Recently I had the chance to go to a resturant in DC with my father called The Prime Rib. Words fail me when I try to describe how amazing it was. I mean this was class pure unadulturated class. So I was wondering if anyone has had an experience like this?
Ugh, I'd never be able to eat there. I'd spend the entire time terrrified that I'd either make a mess or an ass out of myself. The ironic thing is, I'd be four times as likely to do something wrong because I'd be preoccupied with not doing something wrong.
Anyway, the places I like to eat don't picture well as they tend to be grimy. But that is what happens when you're broke and your favorite meals must be: Chinese, filled with crunchy bits, or inordinately spiced.

Ugh, I'd never be able to eat there. I'd spend the entire time terrrified that I'd either make a mess or an ass out of myself. The ironic thing is, I'd be four times as likely to do something wrong because I'd be preoccupied with not doing something wrong.
Anyway, the places I like to eat don't picture well as they tend to be grimy. But that is what happens when you're broke and your favorite meals must be: Chinese, filled with crunchy bits, or inordinately spiced.

I wasn't too occupied with worrying about social impressions aside from the 12 oz New York Strip Steak I was eating. Also the place was like a haven for the old blood. I mean I had to be the youngest person there.

There is a little family restaraunt in paris, L'es Amis Georges. Frendly, good food, good european football. So different from the american dining experience.

There is a little family restaraunt in paris, L'es Amis Georges. Frendly, good food, good european football. So different from the american dining experience.

Different in what way?

There is a good place in Ponte Vidra beach FL called Cruisers. Best burgers ever!

a small place in rome a block away from the colossium, it was called cafe cafe- they made the best pizza

In-&-Out, truly an incredible dining experience

Oh lord yes.


I'm a passionate gourmet, so i've had this experience repeatedly :)

And cultivate it :)

It started when I was maybe 16 and on vacation with the family on the monteray bay. The food at several nice places we went there really opened my eyes. My bank balance has suffered increasingly since then.

My favorite resturant is called Marcellino Ristorante.

I've spent more money (on a single meal) there than i care to say, but each time I go I am amazed anew.

If anyone is ever in the phoenix area and wants to provide me with an excuse to splurge, i'd be more than happy to reveal the delights of what culinary gems make their homes here.

as far as atmosphere you have to go to safe house (http://www.safe-house.com/) it is awesome. For food though, I have to say PF Changs. (they have a gluten free menu so my daughter can eat there)

Different in what way?

The interaction between reteraunteers and customers. In America, you have very limited contact with employees. They take your order, bring your food, and print the bill.

In my experiences in France, the employees go out of their way to make you feel comfortible. They help you out with your orders.

Both systems have merits. When your out with family, someitmes you really dont want interference from employees.

But in a foriegn nation, it helps to have someone familiar with specialties to help ya out.

The interaction between reteraunteers and customers. In America, you have very limited contact with employees. They take your order, bring your food, and print the bill.

In my experiences in France, the employees go out of their way to make you feel comfortible. They help you out with your orders.

Both systems have merits. When your out with family, someitmes you really dont want interference from employees.

But in a foriegn nation, it helps to have someone familiar with specialties to help ya out.

I would say that in America the higher the class of the resturant the more interaction. I mean when I went to the prime rib the waiters went out of their way to suggest what foods were good and to make sure we were enjoying our meal. However in a less expensive establishment the service is not expected to be on par with better resturants.

In New Orleans on St. Peter's Street, there's a place called The Gumbo Shop. Now I grew up around there, and i've tasted some good cajun food, but The Gumbo Shop is premium stuff.

Now if you happen to find yourself in Fayetteville, Arkansas (I'm sorry, for starters), there's a terrific cajun place there called Cafe Rue Orleans, run by a lady named Maudie who's from New Orleans and who knows precisely what the hell she's doing.

And last but not least, the best burgers in the world are from Joe's Cable Car--Mission at Silver in San Francisco. Fresh ground organic beef--incredible stuff.

When I lived up in Niigata (Northern Japan Sea coast) I had dinner at a small Sansai Ryori (http://www.uwajimaya.com/glossary.asp?PrimaryName=sansai+ryori++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++&Alpha=S+++++++++) restaurant in a remodled old Japanese mansion. The chef went into the mountains every morning to gather what he needed. There was no menu (common in high class Japanese establishment - you eat what the chef has prepared or you don't eat at all), but the seasonal specialty was wild mushrooms. There were several light dishes of mushrooms prepared in various was, horse sashimi, and a wild mushroom and smoked wild goose nabe (think of sukiyaki). Niigata is also famous for sake, and we had some of the finest I've ever had the pleasure of that evening. .

Margie's--Spearfish SD--Haven't been there in years don't know if it's still there. The appetizer tray is a meal for 4. The steaks are great.

Bud's B&M Steakhouse--Comstock NE Been years since there also, biggest best steaks. Hope it's still open..

Strouds Chicken--Kansas City MO--They're actually trying to find a place to move the building as they are widening the bridge it sets under. If you like chicken this is the only place in the world. Not much "class" but great food. Long waits.

Lambert's "Throwed rolls"--Sikeson and Ozark MO--Really fun. You have to catch the rolls as they are throwed at you. Also, sides are brought in big bowls and dumped in the middle of the table. The minimum wait is 45 minutes usually longer.

Need to add one other place. Don't remember the name. It's in a little town next to "Sea Rim State Park" near Port Arthur TX. Building looks like it's ready to fall down, but it has the best sea food anywhere.