OT: The Food & Drinks Thread Part Deux

[angusyoung]

Got offered some just freshly caught calamari and we went for it,super! Uncooked but done just right. Had to inquire how they prepped it,and will go hunting for some now, now that I know how they do it.
Have to add they did a great flambe saganaki done with I believe Metaxa,not sure,but flambe saganaki is never disappointing.

 

[groovejuice]

Got offered some just freshly caught calamari and we went for it,super! Uncooked but done just right. Had to inquire how they prepped it,and will go hunting for some now, now that I know how they do it.
Have to add they did a great flambe saganaki done with I believe Metaxa,not sure,but flambe saganaki is never disappointing.

I agree. I've had very few Greek meals that didn't start with saganaki. Delicious every time!

 

[angusyoung]

I agree. I've had very few Greek meals that didn't start with saganaki. Delicious every time!

It might be me,but anything flambed always seems to be an experience in gastronomy. Banana Foster has to be one of the great desserts.

Metaxa on its own,especially 5 star plus is always nice.

 

[Runner77]

New upscale 24 hour burger spot just opened. Anyone want to take one for the team?



Decor is, I don't know ... shabby with a hint of questionable chic?



Un bar à burgers de luxe ouvert 24/7 s'est discrètement installé à Montréal

 

[cphabs]

Canned pickles from Israel? Had to get them! Wish me luck!

 

[angusyoung]

New upscale 24 hour burger spot just opened. Anyone want to take one for the team?



Decor is, I don't know ... shabby with a hint of questionable chic?



Un bar à burgers de luxe ouvert 24/7 s'est discrètement installé à Montréal

Looks a little claustrophobic if you ask me.

 

[angusyoung]

Had a bit of time and made some of this for the crew,never a bad time to eat some of this.

 

[cphabs]

They taste like crap. Metallic pickled taste with a hint of fish? No idea, but I’d eat them if there were no other pickle options. Just my opinion.

 

[Runner77]

Looks a little claustrophobic if you ask me.

Pretty much have your burger and leave. And hope none of those dingy surroundings end up as extra condiments on your plate.

 

[Runner77]

Had a bit of time and made some of this for the crew,never a bad time to eat some of this.

You can also substitute the meat or put less of it by using a mix of quinoa, assorted minced veggies, bread crumbs and mozzarella.

 

[angusyoung]

Pretty much have your burger and leave. And hope none of those dingy surroundings end up as extra condiments on your plate.

Is it that bad that part of town? So guessing it's not a place to linger,right? No liquor license?

Not a fan of " foreign" objects in my swill. lol.

 

[angusyoung]

You can also substitute the meat or put less of it by using a mix of quinoa, assorted minced veggies, bread crumbs and mozzarella.

Ya I suppose so,good alternative to meat. Just out of habit,make Yemista the way I learned it and the way I get it when in Hellas.

 

[Runner77]

Is it that bad that part of town? So guessing it's not a place to linger,right? No liquor license?

Not a fan of " foreign" objects in my swill. lol.

Not a bad part of town, it's Old Montreal. There are a lot of restaurants in that area that favor that kind of grungy look.

 

[Runner77]

Ya I suppose so,good alternative to meat. Just out of habit,make Yemista the way I learned it and the way I get it when in Hellas.

It works. You can still use meat but less of it. For some people, it's more palatable.

 

[peate]

Not a bad part of town, it's Old Montreal. There are a lot of restaurants in that area that favor that kind of grungy look.

As long as the kitchen is clean.

 

[Runner77]

As long as the kitchen is clean.

Exactly. It's ultimately all about what's on your plate.

 

[angusyoung]

It works. You can still use meat but less of it. For some people, it's more palatable.

Never tried it that way but am curious to the ratio. Certainly a healthier procedure,but the familiar taste and flavor is hard for me to be swayed from. Not even sure I can get quinoa where I'm situated at times,let alone know how to call it in the local tongue.

 

[Runner77]

Never tried it that way but am curious to the ratio. Certainly a healthier procedure,but the familiar taste and flavor is hard for me to be swayed from. Not even sure I can get quinoa where I'm situated at times,let alone know how to call it in the local tongue.

Might be easier to try when you’re back in Canada.

 

[angusyoung]

Might be easier to try when you’re back in Canada.

No doubt as Montreal has most things easily available. Have no problem in the NL, but Greece suburbs are very limited and in japan,whole other issues.

 

[angusyoung]

Went for some fish and had some cod,bacaloa,and man,what they charge for fish is nuts! At least it comes with frits and some salad and they made a good kafteri.

 

[groovejuice]

Dinner last night. Korean grilled beef with daikon kimchi, seasoned rice and seaweed salad.

 

[angusyoung]

Dinner last night. Korean grilled beef with daikon kimchi, seasoned rice and seaweed salad.

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That looks fantastic! Could go for some of that now actually. Curious as to the prep of the kimchi daikon

 

[groovejuice]

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Canned pickles from Israel? Had to get them! Wish me luck!

So how are those pickles?

 

[groovejuice]

That looks fantastic! Could go for some of that now actually. Curious as to the prep of the kimchi daikon

It's made like regular kimchi. Rubbed with ground hot chile (usually in a paste) and a bit of salt and sometimes scallions. Left in a sealed bucket for a couple of days before being refrigerated.

Daikon itself develops a strong flavour when pickled or fermented. It's really delicious.

 

[cphabs]

So how are those pickles?

Really bad... let me qualify that. I’d eat them like there is no tomorrow if that is all I had, and be grateful for them. But, as a civilian? There are better options.