OT: The Food & Drinks Thread Part Deux

[FlatIron]

I've never seen that, outside of tasting wines at a winery or cheeses at a cheese shop. It would be awesome though.

Whoever is in Montreal, just go here for sampling.

Olive & Olives - Extra virgin olive oil flavored

 

[cphabs]

We were out.Greece is the place to eat out.

Spent a week in Rhodes. Food, drink, and culture was incredible. Jealous!

 

[angusyoung]

Spent a week in Rhodes. Food, drink, and culture was incredible. Jealous!

Most places in Greece are good for food and wine,lousy for fishing though! Was a lot better before the Olympics and converting to the Euro,like many nations. Haven't been to Rodos since the 80's,will be back maybe next year possibly. Usually great weather between April and October,a little hot and no rain,but ideal for the water.

 

[angusyoung]

Whoever is in Montreal, just go here for sampling.

Olive & Olives - Extra virgin olive oil flavored

Will certainly check this out when possible. Looks like strictly Spanish oil,but warrants a look in to it. 30$ for 500 ml? ouch! Gonna have to have a conversation with a few friends about this for sure! Sounding like it has rather lucrative possibilities.

 

[GlassesJacketShirt]

Will certainly check this out when possible. Looks like strictly Spanish oil,but warrants a look in to it. 30$ for 500 ml? ouch! Gonna have to have a conversation with a few friends about this for sure! Sounding like it has rather lucrative possibilities.

I visited the store at Marche Jean-Talon, it's quaint. Can't go wrong with Milano and Berchicci either. Douceurs du Marche at Marche Atwater also has an interesting collection of oils. Five Seasons in Outremont and Westmount have some fancy ones too.

 

[angusyoung]

I visited the store at Marche Jean-Talon, it's quaint. Can't go wrong with Milano and Berchicci either. Douceurs du Marche at Marche Atwater also has an interesting collection of oils. Five Seasons in Outremont and Westmount have some fancy ones too.

So these places have premium oil I gather? Comparable prices? I have to taste some to see if they are close to what my friends produce and yet sell for just over 2 Euros a Kilo.

 

[Runner77]

I visited the store at Marche Jean-Talon, it's quaint. Can't go wrong with Milano and Berchicci either. Douceurs du Marche at Marche Atwater also has an interesting collection of oils. Five Seasons in Outremont and Westmount have some fancy ones too.

I buy my oil at Berchicci, from their dispensers. You can sample them as you know, they provide bread for you to dip.

It’s good value for the price. And you can save a little if you bring back your bottle for a refill.

 

[cphabs]

Most places in Greece are good for food and wine,lousy for fishing though! Was a lot better before the Olympics and converting to the Euro,like many nations. Haven't been to Rodos since the 80's,will be back maybe next year possibly. Usually great weather between April and October,a little hot and no rain,but ideal for the water.

Are you suggesting that the Mediterranean is “poor” fishing?

 

[FlatIron]

Are you suggesting that the Mediterranean is “poor” fishing?

I've never fished in Greece but I'm assuming stocks are depleting there too. Last time I was in Greece a few years ago the local fisherman at the port was complaining he doesn't catch anything anymore (I'm sure he's been saying that for 30 years but that's a different story...lol). All he had were some little Red fish Koutsomoura (red mullet type fish) which is exactly what I wanted and just out of the water.

Anyway, I saw a bunch of fish farms in the area I was staying at so I guess fish farming is big even in Greece. All the "Mediterranean Sea Bass and Sea Bream" you see at your local fish monger that are in the $20/kg price point are all farmed, I don't believe any of them around here bother to mention that they are farmed. The price of wild fish has gone through the roof.

 

[FlatIron]

Will certainly check this out when possible. Looks like strictly Spanish oil,but warrants a look in to it. 30$ for 500 ml? ouch! Gonna have to have a conversation with a few friends about this for sure! Sounding like it has rather lucrative possibilities.

I didn't say I buy from there. LOL
Just suggested it for tasting purposes.
I have family that brings over oil for us from Greece so I've never paid for EVOO in my life. Plus I know someone who sells their oil in these types of stores. This store shouldn't be exclusive to Spanish oils, that might just be their online catalogue but maybe they've changed their business, I'll check it out when I'm there this weekend.

 

[FlatIron]

Spent a week in Rhodes. Food, drink, and culture was incredible. Jealous!

Food is typically good anywhere in Greece even when you eat at a tourist trap restaurant and so cheap.

 

[angusyoung]

I didn't say I buy from there. LOL
Just suggested it for tasting purposes.
I have family that brings over oil for us from Greece so I've never paid for EVOO in my life. Plus I know someone who sells their oil in these types of stores. This store shouldn't be exclusive to Spanish oils, that might just be their online catalogue but maybe they've changed their business, I'll check it out when I'm there this weekend.

Was thinking someone has deep pockets! lol. So you might know how good that oil is in comparison to what you get from Greece. Just curious as I also get mine from friends in Greece at a much better rate than that store. That's why I get ideas.

 

[angusyoung]

Are you suggesting that the Mediterranean is “poor” fishing?

In comparison to other waters that I've fished,without a doubt. I do diving and from what I see down in any depth, there is not nearly as much as other places.

 

[angusyoung]

I visited the store at Marche Jean-Talon, it's quaint. Can't go wrong with Milano and Berchicci either. Douceurs du Marche at Marche Atwater also has an interesting collection of oils. Five Seasons in Outremont and Westmount have some fancy ones too.

And these places permit tasting?

 

[angusyoung]

Food is typically good anywhere in Greece even when you eat at a tourist trap restaurant and so cheap.

Not in the Plaka though! thieving bastards! Food is super anywhere,limited variety to a point depending where you are.

 

[angusyoung]

I've never fished in Greece but I'm assuming stocks are depleting there too. Last time I was in Greece a few years ago the local fisherman at the port was complaining he doesn't catch anything anymore (I'm sure he's been saying that for 30 years but that's a different story...lol). All he had were some little Red fish Koutsomoura (red mullet type fish) which is exactly what I wanted and just out of the water.

Anyway, I saw a bunch of fish farms in the area I was staying at so I guess fish farming is big even in Greece. All the "Mediterranean Sea Bass and Sea Bream" you see at your local fish monger that are in the $20/kg price point are all farmed, I don't believe any of them around here bother to mention that they are farmed. The price of wild fish has gone through the roof.

To be fair,a lot of the fishermen were not the hardest working. See a lot of fish farms near Pylos area. The fish in Greece are so overpriced when eating out. Better to stick with Chicken and pork and give that liver a work out! lol.

 

[GlassesJacketShirt]

So these places have premium oil I gather? Comparable prices? I have to taste some to see if they are close to what my friends produce and yet sell for just over 2 Euros a Kilo.

They definitely have some good oils from across Europe, some from Greece, some from Italy, some from Spain, occasional from France as well. Milano and Berchicci are full on Italian stores, the former being a grocery store and the other being a warehouse market. As Runner 77 states:

I buy my oil at Berchicci, from their dispensers. You can sample them as you know, they provide bread for you to dip.

It’s good value for the price. And you can save a little if you bring back your bottle for a refill.

I think that's your best option.

And these places permit tasting?

You should be able to get samples at Douceurs du Marche and Olive et Olives. Milano and 5 Seasons do have tastings on occasion, but I would not bet on them for that.

 

[angusyoung]

They definitely have some good oils from across Europe, some from Greece, some from Italy, some from Spain, occasional from France as well. Milano and Berchicci are full on Italian stores, the former being a grocery store and the other being a warehouse market. As Runner 77 states:



I think that's your best option.



You should be able to get samples at Douceurs du Marche and Olive et Olives. Milano and 5 Seasons do have tastings on occasion, but I would not bet on them for that.

It's more out of curiosity than anything else. I have my oil as it is,but seeing the exuberant prices of what they sell it for in some regions,crazy! Kind of considering some potential here.

 

[Le Tricolore]

My dude. Do yourself a favor and go to hodads for a burger in SD. Might be the best ones you ever have.

DONE!

It was great. The bacon is so good on it.

 

[cphabs]

DONE!

It was great. The bacon is so good on it.

Fantastic!

 

[groovejuice]

Tired of spending a day's salary on a few beers at a Habs game? These guys got you covered!

 

[overlords]

DONE!

It was great. The bacon is so good on it.

Glad you enjoyed it! I have clients in NorCal and I'm seriously considering crossing the state to get this burger again when I visit.

 

[Runner77]

Tired of spending a day's salary on a few beers at a Habs game? These guys got you covered!

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You’ve hit the jackpot.

I imagine that look would seamlessly blend in with fans attending most pro sports North American venues.

 

[cphabs]

Tired of spending a day's salary on a few beers at a Habs game? These guys got you covered!

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Hell yes!

 

[angusyoung]

You’ve hit the jackpot.

I imagine that look would seamlessly blend in with fans attending most pro sports North American venues.

The Yanks can bring in kegs!