tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14367593550493121522024-03-14T07:38:16.078-04:00Eating Video GamesA blog covering my cooking exploits, restaurant reviews and the occasional video game review.BaconGreasehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02188481375853536710noreply@blogger.comBlogger254125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1436759355049312152.post-47287763233475440602018-07-19T12:06:00.001-04:002018-07-19T12:06:07.813-04:00Misogyny Mayhem: How Sexism Works | The FREQ Show 02.03<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Yd0dTaepyyY" width="480"></iframe>BaconGreasehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02188481375853536710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1436759355049312152.post-26077495618103857192017-09-18T22:01:00.001-04:002017-09-18T22:01:21.433-04:00Feminism for Sale in Aisle 4 | The FREQ Show 01.01<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kuPqvPnFvcg" width="480"></iframe>BaconGreasehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02188481375853536710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1436759355049312152.post-66352499420712492342016-11-11T19:59:00.001-05:002016-11-11T19:59:21.832-05:00The Fearless Life of Ching Shih #OrdinaryWomen<iframe width="480" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/t0U6Ol-38Tw" frameborder="0" allowFullScreen=""></iframe>BaconGreasehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02188481375853536710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1436759355049312152.post-24809596072308021792015-10-04T19:42:00.000-04:002015-10-04T19:42:13.430-04:00La Gran Comilona - LimaDe alguna manera quedamos en comer en Lima. No una comida, 9 dias de descubrimiento gastronomico ingredientes nuevos a nuestro vocabulario y paladar. Todos hemos dicho que fue idea nuestra, yo, mi padre y mi tio, pero la verdad es que caimos en fortuna de todos tener el mismo tiempo disponible y nos tiramos. Llegamos a lima a los finales de <a href="http://mistura.pe/mistura2015/">Mistura</a> el festival gastronomico mas grande de latinoamerica, y claro decidimos atender. La feria esta ubicada con vista a la playa.
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Mistura pretende dar apoyo y reconocer los cocineros, los agricultores y los interpretes de los productos peruanos.
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Llegamos en coche, al abrir las puertas. Tras comprar boletos de entrada y para la degustacion dimos la vuelta. Las areas se dividen entre bebdidas, comida criolla, comida fusion, el mercado, anticucheros etc.<br />
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Probamos varios platos...
Ceviche de conchas negras
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otros ceviches variados...<br />
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Tras los ceviches probamos los platos calientes
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Nos comimos un chaufa (arroz frito) con conchas y mariscos
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Cordero al horno de leña
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y chancho (cerdo o lechon) al horno Y "al Palo"
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La verdad es que Mistura fue un buen previo de lo que se puede comer en el Peru, de sus increibles ingredientes, de sus interezados cocineros. Empezamos muy bien.BaconGreasehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02188481375853536710noreply@blogger.com0Lima, Peru-12.046374 -77.0427934-12.108488 -77.123474399999992 -11.98426 -76.9621124tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1436759355049312152.post-31718025420373136752015-09-13T01:14:00.000-04:002015-09-13T01:14:34.533-04:00Peru is incredible!I am currently in Peru and everything I have eaten is the best example of that cuisine or taste. I plan on posting pictures and discussions when I get home. But please... if you get the opportunity come to Peru.BaconGreasehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02188481375853536710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1436759355049312152.post-74559852072490717782013-06-07T10:34:00.001-04:002013-06-07T10:55:48.058-04:00Rappahannock Restaurant<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/8466406174/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8509/8466406174_d743c8cb81_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a> <br /> <span style="font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/8466406174/">Oysters + pearls</a> <br /> Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/">EatingVideo</a> </span></div>I visited Rappahannock Restaurant in Richmond, VA twice, both with my parents who fell in love with the place on the first visit and insisted on a return visit. This was several months ago now, so the menu may have changed.<br /><br />We ordered the brandade
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A potato and cod emuslion of sorts, which my father really enjoyed.
Also the Cured Salmon
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We ordered clams
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Which came with toasted bread. Delicious and briny, great seasoning.
I always order oysters, but we also ordered pearls and oysters, the combo of oysters and salmon roe.
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This combo is perfect, and my father in particular loved it and ordered it on our next visit as well.
The boy and I had the lemonade from the bar which was excellent. Very likely will go back for more oysters and the great seafoood dishes. Certainly beats having to go to DC for great oysters.
<a href="http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/49/1720363/restaurant/Downtown/Rappahannock-Restaurant-Richmond"><img alt="Rappahannock Restaurant on Urbanspoon" src="http://www.urbanspoon.com/b/logo/1720363/biglogo.gif" style="border:none;padding:0px;width:104px;height:34px" /></a>BaconGreasehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02188481375853536710noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1436759355049312152.post-31903501603598581182013-05-20T12:26:00.001-04:002013-05-20T12:42:00.165-04:00Fat Dragon<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/8363197904/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8470/8363197904_2563ebf147_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a> <br /> <span style="font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/8363197904/">kumpao shrimp</a> <br /> Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/">EatingVideo</a> </span></div>My wife and I were actually the first lunch guests at <a href="http://www.fatdragonrva.com/">Fat Dragon </a>(Jan 2013) on Boulevard the day they opened for lunch. The staff were obviously ready for us and the rest of the crowd that followed. The menu has changed <a href="http://www.fatdragonrva.com/FDLunchMay.pdf">considerably since then</a><br />The lunch menu at that time was limited as compared to the dinner menu or the current menu on the site. we went with some crispy spring rolls<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/8362135239/" title="crispy spring rolls by EatingVideo, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8048/8362135239_e34b3dae8b_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="crispy spring rolls"></a><br /><br />The rolls were crispy served with a chilli mustard sauce, Tasted great.<br />My wife also had a wonton soup with her order.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/8362136817/" title="wonton by EatingVideo, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8498/8362136817_31a244149f_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="wonton"></a><br /><br />A terrible picture but a good appetizer.<br />I had the Kumpao shrimp which was spicy accompanied by Kimchi wich was flavorful but not terribly spicy.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/8363197904/" title="kumpao shrimp by EatingVideo, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8470/8363197904_2563ebf147_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="kumpao shrimp"></a><br clear="all" /> We had a very nice lunch and enjoyed the ambiance and service.
<a href="http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/49/1709685/restaurant/Scotts-Addition/Fat-Dragon-Chinese-Kitchen-and-Bar-Richmond"><img alt="Fat Dragon Chinese Kitchen and Bar on Urbanspoon" src="http://www.urbanspoon.com/b/logo/1709685/biglogo.gif" style="border:none;padding:0px;width:104px;height:34px" /></a>BaconGreasehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02188481375853536710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1436759355049312152.post-1737566187883350132012-11-10T16:46:00.001-05:002012-11-10T16:48:59.792-05:00Waffles for dinner<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/8173119889/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8204/8173119889_cae8631536_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a> <br /> <span style="font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/8173119889/">steaming</a> <br /> Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/">EatingVideo</a> </span></div>The kids and I decided to have waffles for dinner as their mom was going out with friends.<br />We did do the traditional chocolate chip waffle with chips inside and out<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/8173151938/" title="chocolate chip waffle by EatingVideo, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8486/8173151938_0e03051732_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="chocolate chip waffle"></a><br /><br />But we also mixed in some savory, such as the pizza waffle with cheese in and on top<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/8173120927/" title="pizza waffle by EatingVideo, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8209/8173120927_15ed82a6b2_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="pizza waffle"></a><br /><br />Then the boy had a combo chocolate chip and bacon waffle, (not pictured as he ate it too fast)<br />and I had the sauteed onion and bacon waffle with <a href="http://www.facebook.com/#!/kimkimsauce?fref=ts">KimKim Sauce </a>all over it<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/8173118947/" title="bacon and onion waffle by EatingVideo, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8208/8173118947_96349fd48c_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="bacon and onion waffle"></a><br /><br />Fun easy meal, just takes a little imagination to come up with combos<br clear="all" />BaconGreasehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02188481375853536710noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1436759355049312152.post-32395939701589951302012-11-03T12:25:00.001-04:002012-11-03T12:28:03.281-04:00Red and black bean chili<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/8140040559/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8323/8140040559_fef0553149_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a> <br /> <span style="font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/8140040559/">Red and black bean chili</a> <br /> Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/">EatingVideo</a> </span></div>One large batch of red bean chili and one small batch of black bean chili. Both the same base of onion, celery, garlic, tomato paste, sauce and whole tomato. Tons of chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper. Nice for a rainy cold night.<br clear="all" />BaconGreasehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02188481375853536710noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1436759355049312152.post-48801019453511764092012-10-27T19:12:00.001-04:002012-10-27T19:19:57.753-04:00Amuse Lunch and some Chihuly<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/8129067688/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8472/8129067688_e2610742c9_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a> <br /> <span style="font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/8129067688/">glass instalation</a> <br /> Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/">EatingVideo</a> </span></div>I went to lunch with a friend at <a href="http://www.amuserestaurant.com/">Amuse</a> after many years of talking about it. It just happens that the <a href="http://www.chihuly.com/">Chihuly</a> exhibit is currently ongoing. My wife is a huge Chihuly fan and we went to the Q+A with him and then toured the exhibit the next day, prior to my lunch. The exhibit is excellent with mind boggling pieces of glass.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/8129070183/" title="big glass by EatingVideo, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8333/8129070183_63115b35a6_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="big glass"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/8129070122/" title="green chihuly by EatingVideo, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8466/8129070122_3eea28a7ea_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="green chihuly"></a><br /><br />I had a drink on our first night as my wife toured the shop. I think it was described as a smoky gin drink, it was very tasty, and matched the colors of the glass below the restaurant.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/8129096568/" title="gin drink by EatingVideo, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8465/8129096568_3c2a3c9e16_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="gin drink"></a><br /><br />For lunch my friend ordered the pork buns (no pic) and the braised squid<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/8129038637/" title="braised shrimp by EatingVideo, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8048/8129038637_801531fbfd_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="braised shrimp"></a><br /><br />He enjoyed them both and renamed the pork buns as the evil pork buns as to their addictiveness<br /><br />I had the sprout salad (not pictured) and the quail<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/8129063810/" title="quail by EatingVideo, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8056/8129063810_f2dec2d01e_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="quail"></a><br /><br />both were very good, with a slight spicyness, certainly not overwhelming. <br />We had a terrific lunch with good service, we had arrived without reservations to what looked like a full service, yet were seated immediatlly. <br />Go see Chihuly, and get some food while you are at it.<br clear="all" />
<a href="http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/49/1531290/restaurant/Near-West/Amuse-Restaurant-Virginia-Museum-of-Fine-Arts-Richmond"><img alt="Amuse Restaurant - Virginia Museum of Fine Arts on Urbanspoon" src="http://www.urbanspoon.com/b/logo/1531290/biglogo.gif" style="border:none;padding:0px;width:104px;height:34px" /></a>BaconGreasehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02188481375853536710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1436759355049312152.post-60730558911614841032012-07-21T21:30:00.001-04:002012-07-21T21:35:23.005-04:00O´Caldiño<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/7421550812/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5311/7421550812_087e76f2f5_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a> <br /> <span style="font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/7421550812/">almejas a la plancha</a> <br /> Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/">EatingVideo</a> </span></div>One of the most frequented restaurants we go to when in Madrid is <a href="http://ocaldino.es/">O´Caldiño</a>. It is a galician styled restaurant, where tapas are truly based on what you drink and eat, as well as your repeat business. The boy and I went back maybe three times in the week we where in Madrid.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/7421550812/" title="almejas a la plancha by EatingVideo, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5311/7421550812_087e76f2f5_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="almejas a la plancha"></a><br /><br />and we ate like kings. Above sauteed clams.<br />below on the house croquetas and meatballs<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/7421551628/" title="croquetas y albondigas by EatingVideo, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8168/7421551628_bce29b2764_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="croquetas y albondigas"></a><br /><br />Gambas a la plancha<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/7421552330/" title="gambas a la plancha by EatingVideo, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7260/7421552330_910aae5230_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="gambas a la plancha"></a><br /><br />caldo gallego<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/7421554222/" title="caldo gallego by EatingVideo, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5271/7421554222_86eff86f7d_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="caldo gallego"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/7421552916/" title="caldo gallego by EatingVideo, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8013/7421552916_526d7103d7_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="caldo gallego"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/7421553508/" title="pan by EatingVideo, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5442/7421553508_432aa44894_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="pan"></a><br /><br />stewed muscles<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/7410448418/" title="Mejillones by EatingVideo, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7120/7410448418_55a1e11ef6_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="Mejillones"></a><br /><br />Ensaladilla rusa and pintxos (on the house)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/7410449396/" title="ensaladilla rusa by EatingVideo, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5036/7410449396_8e4b724b27_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="ensaladilla rusa"></a><br /><br />and my favorite pulpo a la gallega (octopus)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/7410450096/" title="pulpo a la gallega by EatingVideo, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8156/7410450096_93f4b81b52_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="pulpo a la gallega"></a><br /><br />If you are in the neighborhood would stop in.<br /><br />with bread<br clear="all" />BaconGreasehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02188481375853536710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1436759355049312152.post-66689968659195832702012-07-21T00:15:00.001-04:002012-07-21T00:21:15.173-04:00Mercado de San Miguel, Madrid<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/7410444028/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5072/7410444028_424dc309d3_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a> <br /> <span style="font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/7410444028/">blurry san miguel</a> <br /> Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/">EatingVideo</a> </span></div>The <a href="http://www.mercadodesanmiguel.es/">Market (Mercado) of San Miguel</a> in Madrid is a redone market with tremendous vendors, ham, cheese, fish, meat, wine, beer. Anything and everything to stock your larder or eat out.<br /><br />The last time we went we scored a variety of foods. Of course ham, Iberico de bellota<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/7410440576/" title="iberico by EatingVideo, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7258/7410440576_08f875b68a_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="iberico"></a><br /><br />We had some oysters, that were the brineiest I've ever tasted<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/7410442712/" title="plato de ostras con vino by EatingVideo, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8017/7410442712_59fab75b28_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="plato de ostras con vino"></a><br /><br />You can almost imagine the salt on these<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/7410441440/" title="ostras by EatingVideo, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8158/7410441440_4149acd333_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="ostras"></a><br /><br />We had some paella rice (all of this shared between 3)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/7410442024/" title="paella by EatingVideo, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8156/7410442024_907a901fbd_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="paella"></a><br /><br />and some pork rinds (chicharron)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/7410443364/" title="chicharron by EatingVideo, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8152/7410443364_af68b14fda_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="chicharron"></a><br /><br />We love this market and hit it every time we are in Madrid. Fun place with great food.<br clear="all" />BaconGreasehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02188481375853536710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1436759355049312152.post-27533866683921056362012-07-14T22:17:00.001-04:002012-07-14T22:24:42.912-04:00Cocido Madrileño<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/7425677032/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5194/7425677032_3bcf263247_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a> <br /> <span style="font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/7425677032/">cocido madrileno</a> <br /> Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/">EatingVideo</a> </span></div>I took the boy to Spain to spend some time speaking spanish. While in Madrid we decided to have some proper cocido. This is a dish that is all cooked in the same pot, but the ingredients are then served in sequence. <br />It starts with the cooking liquid, with small noodles, pretty much an awesome noodle soup. Served in a large soup dish, and accompanied by a selection of pickled peppers and olives. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/7425677032/" title="cocido madrileno by EatingVideo, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5194/7425677032_3bcf263247_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="cocido madrileno"></a><br /><br />The amount of soup could easily have been an entire meal, actually that is true of every portion of this meal. (we ordered for two!)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/7425676516/" title="caldo y fideos by EatingVideo, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7248/7425676516_ac43e7d7bf_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="caldo y fideos"></a><br /><br />I ate two bowls of soup before the next plate arrived, the garbanzo beans with potato, carrot and cabbage<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/7425676020/" title="Garbanzos by EatingVideo, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7274/7425676020_3cae4fe96f_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="Garbanzos"></a><br /><br />Everything was perfectly cooked. We remarked that the potato in particular was spectacular. Very flavorful and perfectly cooked. I think it is easy to throw everything in a pot but the skill is to have each ingredient cooked appropriately not under or overcooked.<br />Soon after the garbanzos the meats arrived.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/7425675486/" title="Carne by EatingVideo, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7129/7425675486_ed9890aceb_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="Carne"></a><br /><br />Chicken, pork, morcilla, bone marrow, beef shank all super tender and delicous, and bountiful. <br />I was about to blow up satisfied and starting to bust into the meat sweats, yet the boy ordered dessert. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/7425674806/" title="lemon sorbet by EatingVideo, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8012/7425674806_01fd9c76b6_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="lemon sorbet"></a><br /><br />A lemon sorbet.<br /><br />A great meal, good service.<br /><br />Taberna de Buenaventura<br />Calle de Hermosilla, 69, 28001 Madrid, Spain<br clear="all" />BaconGreasehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02188481375853536710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1436759355049312152.post-9264724935016613762012-07-05T19:50:00.000-04:002012-07-05T19:50:34.827-04:00Farming practices: Sky Full of BaconGreat Video from a great series. Enjoy
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Great choice!<br clear="all" />BaconGreasehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02188481375853536710noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1436759355049312152.post-85092408928128224912012-05-31T16:42:00.001-04:002012-05-31T16:53:36.238-04:00Hot's Kitchen - Hermosa Beach<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/7094716187/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7109/7094716187_1d722653a6_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a> <br /> <span style="font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/7094716187/">Sean </a> <br /> Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/">EatingVideo</a> </span></div>Sorry I haven't posted much lately, here is a great place in Hermosa Beach, <a href="http://www.hotskitchen.com/">Hot's Kitchen</a>, yes, the chef and owner is my brother in law, but the food is excellent with a great vibe to the eating area. Somewhere in the archives of the blog is our visit to <a href="http://hotscantina.com/">Hot's Cantina</a>, which was also great. We ate here twice on our trip to California, and had a great time. The mood is very casual with the ability to share some dishes, and some small plates, extensive beer selection and friendly servers.<br /><br />We ordered a ton of items from the menu with some help from my sister in law and my neice.<br />My daughter wanted the lamb<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/6948640172/" title="Hots by EatingVideo, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7043/6948640172_c840b628f6_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="Hots"></a><br /><br />She liked it (I stole a bite and it was good)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/7094714551/" title="lamb by EatingVideo, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7222/7094714551_f7089e1e97_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="lamb"></a><br /><br />the "Hot'sBurger"<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/7094714883/" title="Hot's burger by EatingVideo, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7104/7094714883_59e03a4e9d_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="Hot's burger"></a><br /><br />of note these burgers are not full sized which allows you to try multiple items, but they are very flavorfull. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/7094711199/" title="burger by EatingVideo, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7250/7094711199_31dfee2384_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="burger"></a><br /><br />They have a huge selection of tacos. I think this was pork<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/7094714077/" title="taco by EatingVideo, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7140/7094714077_40179cb985_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="taco"></a><br /><br />Fish<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/7094713633/" title="avocado by EatingVideo, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7232/7094713633_58c49fa215_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="avocado"></a><br /><br />Chorizo<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/6948643892/" title="chorizo by EatingVideo, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7096/6948643892_168a6dc9e8_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="chorizo"></a><br /><br />and a bunch more, you get the idea<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/6948642370/" title="bunch of tacos by EatingVideo, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7052/6948642370_219e344858_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="bunch of tacos"></a><br /><br />They also have a selection of fries large and small cut, both tasty<br />chili lime fries<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/6948638992/" title="Hots by EatingVideo, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7038/6948638992_f0ba2f079b_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="Hots"></a><br /><br />with a mushroom dipping sauce<br /><br /<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/7094707107/" title="fries with mushroom dipping sauce by EatingVideo, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7254/7094707107_8517833a59_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="fries with mushroom dipping sauce"></a><br /><br />Would definitely consider stopping in if you are near.<br clear="all" />
<a href="http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/5/1581282/restaurant/LA/Hots-Kitchen-Hermosa-Beach"><img alt="Hot's Kitchen on Urbanspoon" src="http://www.urbanspoon.com/b/logo/1581282/biglogo.gif" style="border:none;padding:0px;width:104px;height:34px" /></a>BaconGreasehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02188481375853536710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1436759355049312152.post-74388886418072451152012-01-22T17:48:00.002-05:002012-01-22T17:52:44.469-05:00Sushi-O<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/6745078923/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7155/6745078923_5841ab5923_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a> <br />
<span style="font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/6745078923/">Sushi o</a> <br />
Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/">EatingVideo</a> </span></div>I had lunch at <a href="http://sushiova.com/">Sushi-O</a> in Midlothian. The food was very good, although expensive. I had the Yellowtail ceviche<br />
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The marinade was incredible, sweet, a bit spicy and paired very well with the fish and the radish garnish.<br />
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I also had the lunch menu 2 piece (octopus and spicy tuna) this was served with a cucumber salad. The salad was very refreshing, The spicy tuna was very tasty and the octopus perfectly cooked.<br />
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I enjoyed every dish, but still was a bit sticker shocked at the prices (notable on their <a href="http://sushiova.com/?page_id=13">menu</a>) The host and waiter were great and the place is very cool.<br clear="all" /><br />
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<a href="http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/49/762180/restaurant/Richmond/Hobby-Hill-Farms/Sushi-O-Midlothian"><img alt="Sushi-O on Urbanspoon" src="http://www.urbanspoon.com/b/logo/762180/biglogo.gif" style="border:none;width:104px;height:34px" /></a>BaconGreasehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02188481375853536710noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1436759355049312152.post-28576087182483655592011-12-31T15:50:00.003-05:002012-01-02T16:33:29.504-05:00IronFish<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/6603927559/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7017/6603927559_ea122b3492_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a> <br />
<span style="font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/6603927559/">squid</a> <br />
Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/">EatingVideo</a> </span></div>My wife and I went to <a href="http://ironfishrva.com/">IronFish</a> for our 17th wedding anniversary. A Friday night, she had called ahead, but they don't make reservations so we braved it anyway. The wait when we got there around 7:30 was 45 minutes, which is not horrible but enough to get your attention and think of different options. We stepped outside and started calling other nearby restaurants, but within 20 minutes the hostess came out and called our name. We bypassed several larger parties that had been waiting longer than us, as a 2 person table had become available. I was a bit embarrassed but then figured out that they couldn't have sat those people at this table anyway. The restaurant is very nice with some booths and two table areas as well as a bar which was packed. My wife had seen the <a href="http://www.richmondmagazine.com/">Richmond Magazine </a>cover of best new restaurants with the fried squid and wanted to get that as an appetizer so we did. We also shared a bottle of wine (tempranillo, which we brought home and finished off the second half of the bottle at home, hey it is our anniversary)<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/6603927559/" title="squid by EatingVideo, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7017/6603927559_ea122b3492_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="squid"></a><br />
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The squid were very tasty and tender, there are banana peppers breaded and intermixed which add a nice tangyness, but my wife doesn't particularly care for that. I thought they were good. My wife ordered the crab cakes for her main course, (althought she vacilated between the lamb shank)<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/6603928623/" title="crab cakes by EatingVideo, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7149/6603928623_fa690f6171_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="crab cakes"></a><br />
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She liked them very much and actually brought one home and had it for lunch today, thought it was still very good. I ordered the whole branzino<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/6603926729/" title="branzino by EatingVideo, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7158/6603926729_218d3e6abc_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="branzino"></a><br />
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Perfectly crispy with flacky meat. I love the crispy tail and flippers. I did not bring any home as none survived. We shared two desserts, the key lime pie with mango cream and the chocolate cake<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/6603923213/" title="cake and pie by EatingVideo, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7165/6603923213_e863e1f1ac_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="cake and pie"></a><br />
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both very good, but the key lime pie was the more tasty of the two. We had a very nice evening, the service was very prompt, casual and friendly despite what looked to be a very busy night. As we left we could hear the wait staff explaining that some items where sold out, but we did not run into that issue. This is another great addition to the RVA seafood restaurants, we will definitely be back.<br clear="all" /><br />
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<a href="http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/49/1613371/restaurant/Richmond/Glen-Allen/Ironfish-by-Pescados-Henrico"><img alt="Ironfish by Pescados on Urbanspoon" src="http://www.urbanspoon.com/b/logo/1613371/biglogo.gif" style="border:none;width:104px;height:34px" /></a>BaconGreasehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02188481375853536710noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1436759355049312152.post-88072950069846607922011-12-25T16:31:00.002-05:002011-12-25T16:33:40.802-05:00Boricua in RVA<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/6570987165/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7013/6570987165_2230a15173_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a> <br />
<span style="font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/6570987165/">done</a> <br />
Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/">EatingVideo</a> </span></div>I cooked up a puertorican christmas meal this year. Pork roast, rice and beans, bread and salad. The pork shoulder was seasoned with salt, pepper, oregano, olive oil and vinegar. I roasted it at 300 deg for half hour per pound till it came to an internal temp of 180 deg farenheit. Till it looked like this<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/6570987165/" title="done by EatingVideo, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7013/6570987165_2230a15173_z.jpg" width="640" height="358" alt="done"></a><br />
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after resting...<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/6570990385/" title="roast by EatingVideo, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7171/6570990385_f5704fa164_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="roast"></a><br />
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on platter<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/6570995025/" title="pernil by EatingVideo, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7174/6570995025_3eeb477856_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="pernil"></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/6570991965/" title="pork roast by EatingVideo, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7153/6570991965_84cae32106_z.jpg" width="640" height="350" alt="pork roast"></a><br />
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I served it with white rice and red beans. The beans began with a sofrito. of onions, garlic, carrot, later peppers, celery, pancetta, oregano, parsley, salt, pepper. pimenton and cumin<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/6570983973/" title="miapeuax by EatingVideo, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7162/6570983973_1ccf97c454_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="miapeuax"></a><br />
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Then added tomato paste and chicken stock<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/6570985529/" title="bean base by EatingVideo, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7030/6570985529_106ebd0a60_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="bean base"></a><br />
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This was simmered for an hour then the beans and some cooked yuca where added, and served over white rice<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/6570993439/" title="arroz con habichuelas by EatingVideo, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7142/6570993439_346b5e109a_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="arroz con habichuelas"></a><br />
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Very traditional, very tasty, and some leftovers to boot.<br clear="all" />BaconGreasehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02188481375853536710noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1436759355049312152.post-91512932301044914542011-11-04T16:45:00.003-04:002011-12-31T14:18:32.887-05:00China Poblano<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/6255695010/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6117/6255695010_084c27f108_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a> <br />
<span style="font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/6255695010/">china poblano</a> <br />
Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/">EatingVideo</a> </span></div>During my trip to Las Vegas I made a point of checking out Jose Andres' <a href="http://www.chinapoblano.com/">China Poblano</a>. I loved it, so I ended up eating here twice, once alone the second time I dragged three friends with me. I have eaten tapas at <a href="http://www.jaleo.com/">Jaleo</a> and the tasting menu at <a href="http://www.cafeatlantico.com/">Cafe Atlantico</a> in DC, both very good but I found China Poblano as a more fun dinner, the menu is amazing with both chinese and mexican dishes and some fusion of both.<br />
They run 3 kitchens, the open chinese<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/6255162405/" title="chinese kitchen by EatingVideo, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6041/6255162405_8c213b7b1b_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="chinese kitchen"></a><br />
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The open mexican<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/6255694584/" title="tortillas by EatingVideo, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6225/6255694584_13fc751f2a_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="tortillas"></a><br />
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and a closed kitchen in the back. I think they also service the Vegas version of Jaleo which sits one floor up. (both these restaurants are in The <a href="www.cosmopolitanlasvegas.com">Cosmopolitan hotel</a>) <br />
Here are some of the dishes we had, Duck tongue tacos<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/6255163351/" title="duck tongue taco by EatingVideo, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6099/6255163351_bea3119611_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="duck tongue taco"></a><br />
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very tasty but not very duck tasting, beef tongue taco with pork rinds<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/6255163257/" title="tongue taco by EatingVideo, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6211/6255163257_d7de8737d3_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="tongue taco"></a><br />
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This was incredible.<br />
A noodle and seafood dish titled shrimp nest, with veg and mushrooms<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/6255163155/" title="shrimp nest by EatingVideo, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6168/6255163155_98670bb1f3_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="shrimp nest"></a><br />
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Su Mai, good, but not the stars of the night.<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/6255695392/" title="sui mai by EatingVideo, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6222/6255695392_c72aeb4187_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="sui mai"></a><br />
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Beijing glass noodle soup, the broth was perfect.<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/6255162993/" title="beijing glass by EatingVideo, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6055/6255162993_7225acc84d_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="beijing glass"></a><br />
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Shrimp Mojo, I think this was my favorite<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/6255162933/" title="shrimp mojo by EatingVideo, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6161/6255162933_53569b99d9_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="shrimp mojo"></a><br />
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Seared scallops (i didn't try this but they looked good)<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/6255695160/" title="scallops by EatingVideo, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6058/6255695160_1537d35180_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="scallops"></a><br />
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we got some greens, Green Beans with Lotus<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/6255162547/" title="green beans and lotus by EatingVideo, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6095/6255162547_5fe380bd86_z.jpg" width="640" height="348" alt="green beans and lotus"></a><br />
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Very tasty Tamal<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/6255162077/" title="tamal by EatingVideo, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6050/6255162077_ec4206dcf6_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="tamal"></a><br />
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Ok I was lying earlier, this was my favorite, the red pozole<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/6255162485/" title="pozole rojo by EatingVideo, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6226/6255162485_5f66f61204_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="pozole rojo"></a><br />
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Great food, accompanied by the house drink the salt foam margarita, <br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/6255161921/" title="salt foam margarita by EatingVideo, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6174/6255161921_9fdf317a53_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="salt foam margarita"></a><br />
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Would strongly reccomend a visit if in Las Vegas.<br clear="all" /><br />
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<a href="http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/18/1551432/restaurant/The-Strip/China-Poblano-Cosmopolitan-Las-Vegas"><img alt="China Poblano (Cosmopolitan) on Urbanspoon" src="http://www.urbanspoon.com/b/logo/1551432/biglogo.gif" style="border:none;width:104px;height:34px" /></a>BaconGreasehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02188481375853536710noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1436759355049312152.post-33755905674692453702011-10-23T20:06:00.005-04:002011-11-04T16:58:29.096-04:00CarneVino Las Vegas Nevada<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/6255695876/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6058/6255695876_fa52456166_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a> <br />
<span style="font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/6255695876/">Don't climb or sit</a> <br />
Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/">EatingVideo</a> </span></div>I went to a conference in Las Vegas, where I got to meet up with a lot of friends, but also got to eat at great places.<br />
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We ate at <a href="http://carnevino.com/">CarnevIno</a>, one of Mario Batali's restaurants. Tremendous steak place with tremendous price ranges (expensive).<br />
We started out with bread with either butter or lardo for toppings<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/6255693356/" title="lard and butter by EatingVideo, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6107/6255693356_10c4f2e311_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="lard and butter"></a><br />
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We picked the beef cheek ravioli, (probably the best thing we had all night)<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/6255161277/" title="beef cheek ravioli by EatingVideo, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6031/6255161277_8831d2512a_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="beef cheek ravioli"></a><br />
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The gnochi bolognese<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/6255161149/" title="gnochi by EatingVideo, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6052/6255161149_3c781639c8_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="gnochi"></a><br />
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Foie gras<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/6255161203/" title="foi gras by EatingVideo, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6177/6255161203_20d804cb6e_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="foi gras"></a><br />
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Scalopini<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/6255693730/" title="pork by EatingVideo, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6227/6255693730_318498c49a_z.jpg" width="640" height="321" alt="pork"></a><br />
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20 ounce pork chop<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/6255693660/" title="pork chop by EatingVideo, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6154/6255693660_33a94b114b_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="pork chop"></a><br />
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and the 8 month dry aged bone in reserva rib eye. This is only <a href="http://www.tinyurbankitchen.com/2011/10/carnevino-riserva-steaks.html#more">available once or twice a year</a>, as you would expect for a cut aged so agressivly. <br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/6255693612/" title="aged ribeye by EatingVideo, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6033/6255693612_0e83937324_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="aged ribeye"></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/6255693772/" title="reserva by EatingVideo, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6098/6255693772_b12f6dfe71_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="reserva"></a><br />
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The steak was great, the taste of beef was accentuated, as was the funkiness of mushrooms and earth. <br />
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We had a couple of drinks, the service was outstanding, the food delectable and the price albeight outrageous we had a great time.<br clear="all" /><br />
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<a href="http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/18/335090/restaurant/The-Strip/Carnevino-Palazzo-Las-Vegas"><img alt="Carnevino (Palazzo) on Urbanspoon" src="http://www.urbanspoon.com/b/logo/335090/biglogo.gif" style="border:none;width:104px;height:34px" /></a>BaconGreasehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02188481375853536710noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1436759355049312152.post-76483508682669353932011-09-15T17:23:00.002-04:002011-09-15T17:27:17.212-04:00Bistro 27 Lunch<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/6151291186/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6164/6151291186_6e3e7f6d44_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a> <br />
<span style="font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/6151291186/">Sausage salad</a> <br />
Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/">EatingVideo</a> </span></div>I had some time so I ran into <a href="http://www.bistrotwentyseven.com/Home.aspx?PID=2">Bistro 27 </a>for lunch. Very nice space, <a href="http://www.bistrotwentyseven.com/menu.aspx?PID=11">the menu </a>was interesting, (I may have to come back with my wife for dinner) I ordered the sausage salad, Locally produced by Sausage Craft, a pork and Pecorino cheese sausage with frisée salad dressed in a balsamic vinaigrette, served with french fries<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/6151291186/" title="Sausage salad by EatingVideo, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6164/6151291186_6e3e7f6d44_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="Sausage salad"></a><br />
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The salad dressing on mixed greens was great the sausage was awesome with a great juicy bite. The fries where cut thin and crispy seasoned well. Great meal, the menu was very intersting making me want to go back.<br clear="all" /><br />
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<a href="http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/49/1547032/restaurant/Downtown/Bistro-27-Richmond"><img alt="Bistro 27 on Urbanspoon" src="http://www.urbanspoon.com/b/logo/1547032/biglogo.gif" style="border:none;width:104px;height:34px" /></a>BaconGreasehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02188481375853536710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1436759355049312152.post-15678240279310939812011-09-09T16:41:00.003-04:002011-09-09T16:47:19.421-04:00The Blue Goat<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/6127732524/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6190/6127732524_ecd556281c_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a> <br />
<span style="font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/6127732524/">GLT</a> <br />
Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/">EatingVideo</a> </span></div>I went to lunch at <a href="http://www.bluegoatva.com/">The Blue Goat </a>with my partners from work. Loved the interior and enormous bar area. I ordered the GLT (Goat lettuce and tomato sandwich)<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/6127732524/" title="GLT by EatingVideo, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6190/6127732524_ecd556281c_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="GLT"></a><br />
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It was very good with the braised goat bringing a great substitute flavor for bacon.<br />
My partners both had the cow and pig burger topped with a duck egg<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/6127187029/" title="Cow and Pig Burger by EatingVideo, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6187/6127187029_b0fba18b25_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="Cow and Pig Burger"></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/6127187681/" title="Open face by EatingVideo, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6210/6127187681_79d67e68e0_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="Open face"></a><br />
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They both agreed that it was very good. I realized too late that we didn't order any fries with pork dust, serious mistake that will have to be remedied. Also <a href="http://honest-food.net/">Hank Shaw of Hunter Angler Gardner Cook</a> will be there this month so sign up if you want to.<br clear="all" /><br />
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Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/">EatingVideo</a> </span></div>What I did on my summer vacation! Flew down to Ft Lauderdale with the family and met up with a friend (Mike) and his family that I haven't seen in person since 1986. <br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/6098441332/" title="25 years later by EatingVideo, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6141/6098441332_73f22036b0_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="25 years later"></a><br />
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Despite this and thanks to <a href="http://www.facebook.com/#!/SUGARCANErawbargrill">Facebook</a> I felt like I knew his wife and family. We had previously planned on a grand meal... and for heaven's sake we had one. Mike drove us down to Miami and we ate at <a href="http://www.sugarcanerawbargrill.com/">Sugarcane Raw Bar and Grill</a>. We had reservations for 8, 4 adults and 4 teens. We were promptly seated and mike proceeded to order the entire freaking menu in multiples of 4. We had other diners stopping by and ogling our spread, it was decadent and spectacular with the teens feasting as only teens can do. Here are most of the dishes.<br />
We started with fried pig ears<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/6097894955/" title="Pig Ears by EatingVideo, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6086/6097894955_690eab5d04_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="Pig Ears"></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/6100120076/" title="pig ears by EatingVideo, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6182/6100120076_3aa2dc3311_z.jpg" width="640" height="361" alt="pig ears"></a><br />
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crunchy and delicious, followed closely by edamame and fried shisito peppers<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/6098442290/" title="edameme and shisito by EatingVideo, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6191/6098442290_efc22f3e1a_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="edameme and shisito"></a><br />
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Food began arriving in rapid succesion after this, croquetas and bacon wrapped figs<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/6098442910/" title="bacon wrapped figs by EatingVideo, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6068/6098442910_2257d0ff88_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="bacon wrapped figs"></a><br />
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a seafood tower, multiple views!<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/6097896863/" title="seafood tower by EatingVideo, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6198/6097896863_c905c94ace_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="seafood tower"></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/6099573645/" title="tower by EatingVideo, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6089/6099573645_b434b80a72_z.jpg" width="478" height="640" alt="tower"></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/6099573887/" title="tower2 by EatingVideo, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6083/6099573887_3ced7ca7f0_z.jpg" width="478" height="640" alt="tower2"></a><br />
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Then steamed pork buns (delicious) and ceviche<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/6097897657/" title="pork buns and ceviche by EatingVideo, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6186/6097897657_8deddc1137_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="pork buns and ceviche"></a><br />
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Cured meat plates<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/6098445198/" title="meat plate by EatingVideo, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6006/6098445198_7f9bc14d6a_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="meat plate"></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/6097900761/" title="more meat by EatingVideo, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6082/6097900761_fd1d996641_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="more meat"></a><br />
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beef tartare with a quail egg<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/6097899267/" title="beef tartare by EatingVideo, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6140/6097899267_43b8f815d8_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="beef tartare"></a><br />
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Wagyu beef sliders with a fried quail egg on top (also spectacular)<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/6098446730/" title="wagyu sliders by EatingVideo, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6194/6098446730_dd55ab56f2_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="wagyu sliders"></a><br />
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Bone marrow with veal stew trimmings<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/6098450360/" title="bone marrow by EatingVideo, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6089/6098450360_beb2a62015_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="bone marrow"></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/6100119800/" title="marrow by EatingVideo, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6199/6100119800_f5dd93955f_z.jpg" width="478" height="640" alt="marrow"></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/6098451110/" title="marrow by EatingVideo, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6206/6098451110_dff2cfe1a0_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="marrow"></a><br />
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grilled squid and octopus<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/6098451812/" title="squid and octopus by EatingVideo, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6073/6098451812_f3de09e2d2_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="squid and octopus"></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/6097907209/" title="mike and the octopus by EatingVideo, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6182/6097907209_6e1b8122e9_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="mike and the octopus"></a><br />
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chinese barbecue spare ribs<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/6098452540/" title="short ribs by EatingVideo, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6137/6098452540_21472b99f0_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="short ribs"></a><br />
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Duck confit on a waffle, topped with a fried duck egg<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/6097901485/" title="duck confit, waffle and duck egg by EatingVideo, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6134/6097901485_32593acd9b_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="duck confit, waffle and duck egg"></a><br />
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and finally dessert, torrejas, rhubarb pie, ice cream<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/6097908577/" title="dessert by EatingVideo, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6064/6097908577_861679a597_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="dessert"></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/6097909293/" title="apple and rhubarb pie by EatingVideo, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6079/6097909293_f19a3e1397_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="apple and rhubarb pie"></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/6099573583/" title="dessert by EatingVideo, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6183/6099573583_23623e23f6_z.jpg" width="478" height="640" alt="dessert"></a><br />
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The whole affair was monumental and incredibly fun. Every dish was outstanding and the company supreme.<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foodlovedude/6098448848/" title="dinner at SugarCane by EatingVideo, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6187/6098448848_e4707a4ca3_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="dinner at SugarCane"></a><br />
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Hope not to go 25 years before the next get together.<br clear="all" /><br />
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