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Post by dewryce on Sept 16, 2021 19:02:09 GMT
And announcing which region of France the cows were raised, where the butter came from…whenever DH and I go to a nice restaurant we always start giving each other crap when we get home as to why these things aren’t a regular occurrence in our dining room. Or we act them out for each other. I once impressed the heck out of a server because I have been to Fanny Bay of Fanny Bay oyster fame.   See now, they would not have been impressed by me. I didn’t even know what that was and had to go look it up; I’m not a fan of oysters to the point I don’t even look at them on the menu. DH likes them and is happy not to have to share! eta: I also don’t think they were too impressed when I asked for a glass of milk at Robuchin’s because something was a bit too spicy for my tongue, but you sure couldn’t tell. And I had it within a minute of requesting it, brought out on a tray, of course. They didn’t tell me where these cows were from though. |
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Post by bc2ca on Sept 16, 2021 19:18:35 GMT
See now, they would not have been impressed by me. I didn’t even know what that was and had to go look it up; I’m not a fan of oysters to the point I don’t even look at them on the menu. DH likes them and is happy not to have to share! It would only impress oyster aficianandos. I get a giggle every time I see Fanny Bay oysters on a menu because it is localish to where I grew up. And, for full disclosure, oysters are one of the few things from the sea that I won't eat. |
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Post by jenjie on Sept 16, 2021 22:17:55 GMT
Probably the first real date that my late husband and I went on in August 2007. We went to The Lobster Pound in Ogunquit Maine and had large lobsters, steamers, potatoes and corn. Dessert was Maine blueberry pie. So delicious and if I recall correctly he pulled at least 4 $100 bills out of his wallet to pay for it. A sweet memory. I’ve been there! My family used to vacation in Boothbay Harbor every summer. This was in the 70s and 80s. Sadly I’m allergic now but what I wouldn’t give for a bowl of lobster stew. 😋 |
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Post by pancakes on Sept 16, 2021 22:59:30 GMT
dewryce I was scrolling FB just now and it reminded me that my Alinea meal was TODAY of all days, a couple years ago. Here’s what the view from chef’s table looks like 
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Post by dewryce on Sept 16, 2021 23:02:07 GMT
pancakes That looks amazing, you really can see a lot of what is happening. Too bad they pipe in music so you can’t hear all the complaining  LOL, just showed DH and he is practically drooling, thanks for sharing your photo!
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Post by malibou on Sept 17, 2021 6:23:27 GMT
And announcing which region of France the cows were raised, where the butter came from…whenever DH and I go to a nice restaurant we always start giving each other crap when we get home as to why these things aren’t a regular occurrence in our dining room. Or we act them out for each other. You and your DH are in good company! I don't know I've gotten French cows, but Bryan Voltaggio focuses on locally sourced ingredients which cracks me up because I tell the server, "Dude, I live down the road from that farm, I've smelled the cows." I'm sure I saw a comedy skit about this somewhere. The server told the couple the actual name of the cow their steak came from and the lady suddenly lost their appetite! LOL The Restaurant at the End of the Universe from The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy had the cows come up to your table to glumly introduce themselves and ask you which cut you wanted while they explained your choices. 😁 |
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Post by malibou on Sept 17, 2021 6:24:49 GMT
See now, they would not have been impressed by me. I didn’t even know what that was and had to go look it up; I’m not a fan of oysters to the point I don’t even look at them on the menu. DH likes them and is happy not to have to share! It would only impress oyster aficianandos. I get a giggle every time I see Fanny Bay oysters on a menu because it is localish to where I grew up. And, for full disclosure, oysters are one of the few things from the sea that I won't eat. I will eat anything that lives in water, but not oysters. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 17, 2021 9:50:07 GMT
Probably about a tenner down the local 'Spoons. Honestly the thought of spending hundreds of euros on one meal makes me incredibly uncomfortable.
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Post by janeinbama on Sept 17, 2021 23:14:19 GMT
18 years ago, just after I finished my chemo, my 4 siblings and I met in Vegas to celebrate my remission. Unfortunately my brain was pretty foggy still, so I don't remember the name of the restaurant or which hotel it was in, but it was one of the big fancy ones. My co-workers cousin was the head chef an arrangements were made for us to eat there at a discount. When we got there there were throngs of people waiting to get in. I went up to the hostess and when I told her who I was, she got all excited and was asking people to move so we could get in. Cameras started flashing and we could hear people saying, "Who are they?" "They must be famous the way they were whisked in." Lol We were taken to a private room that was all laid out with so many appetizers we were afraid we wouldn't have room for our meal. The menu had no prices. I had a Kobe beef steak that still makes me glick when I think about it. It was divine. We had dessert and cocktails, but I think only 2 drinks each. At the end they brought the bill and the total was almost $2500.00. I don't know if that was my discounted price of not. As I was pulling out my credit card, the chef came in with after dinner drinks and tore up our check. He had asked my co-worker about me, and he told him we were celebrating my remission. The chef hugged me and called me She-Ra Princess of Power with a tear in his eye. Hands down the most expensive meal I have ever had, or will likely ever have. What a beautiful story. |
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Post by janniepea on Sept 18, 2021 1:35:57 GMT
2 restaurants:
La Toque in Napa. The owner/chef is related to my husband’s family and is wonderful! The food is superb and the service is too. It’s close to $100 a person and that’s before the wine/cocktails.
Mama’s Fish House in Maui. Another very favorite of mine. Again, close to $100 a person before alcohol.
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Post by AussieMeg on Sept 18, 2021 1:56:40 GMT
Honestly the thought of spending hundreds of euros on one meal makes me incredibly uncomfortable. Even though I am happy to spend $200 on a nice dinner out every now and then, I understand your feelings. I feel the same way about spending money on manicures and weddings!  We all have our "things" I guess. |
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Post by The Great Carpezio on Sept 18, 2021 2:11:43 GMT
My DH and I (and family) have spent way too much money on eating out, but I am not sure I have spent more than say $80 for a main entree (just the entree and no add ons). I really don’t know what our most expensive meal was….our biggest bills have been while traveling and paying the check for all 8/9 of us traveling together (especially in Iceland where soup and bread costs $24) or going to dinner with entertainment (Disney, Maui Luau, etc…).
For a regular nice meal with a couple cocktails, for just DH and I, we have probably spent over $300 a few times while traveling. In Minnesota, a really nice meal for two—rarely costs more than $200 with cocktails (we don’t order wine anymore), but then add in our developing foodie 13 year olds, and it can add up.
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Post by Sarah*H on Sept 18, 2021 2:21:05 GMT
That we've paid for - STK in Las Vegas (eta: or maybe Mama's Fish House in Maui.) The most expensive though was when my then boyfriend (now DH) worked in a personal capacity for one of the owners of Gibson's Steakhouse back when there was only one location in downtown Chicago. Twice he set us up to eat at "his" table with "his" waiter for a meal that today would cost over $500 before wine, tax or tip. The waiter told us (25 years ago) that he made over $100,000/year working 4 nights a week.
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Post by ModChick on Sept 18, 2021 3:23:26 GMT
Merrimans in Maui Christmas dinner. $125 a person. Soooooo worth it. Omg my son still talks about the mushroom soup appetizer with macadamia nuts. And he doesn’t like soup at all but knew with the price of the meal he had to try all 3 course. Most memorial meal ever. Maybe not crazy expensive but to us that was the most expensive night out that was solely based on food.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 18, 2021 3:50:29 GMT
For our 18th anniversary, DH and I went to a local steakhouse and let ourselves order whatever we wanted. We tried a whole bunch of sides in addition to the steak. We spent around $200 including tip. We’ve not done that before or since (though it was just a few months ago).
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Post by Deleted on Sept 18, 2021 3:53:36 GMT
A zillion years ago, Mapchic took DH to dinner at a restaurant Oprah really liked in Chicago. She treated. We didn’t order extravagantly-I think I had lasagna. I have no idea what it cost but it was definitely the nicest place I’ve ever been so that was probably pricey too.
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See now, they would not have been impressed by me. I didn’t even know what that was and had to go look it up; I’m not a fan of oysters to the point I don’t even look at them on the menu. DH likes them and is happy not to have to share!
We all have our "things" I guess.
