What are you EATING right now?

[mikeymad]

new Novato location.. classic big smash.. (first try)

[shellylh]

We have a Smashburger around the corner.  I am not impressed.

[Voltron]

I've had very good Smashburgers.  What's not to like, Shelly?

[shellylh]

Well, I do have to admit that it has been 2-3 years since I have eaten there (ours opened around 4 years ago) so I don't quite remember exactly what I didn't like about it but it was unmemorable enough for me to pass on it even though it is very close to our house.  Also, I LOVE hamburgers and eat them often so I really wanted to like Smashburger when it opened.  I vaguely remember the hamburgers being way too salty and overdoing the spice (something like rosemary, can't remember).  It was like they were covering up the taste of the burger.  Perhaps I should give it another try though. 

Edited November 7, 2013 by shellylh

[mikeymad]

Was not a fan of the fries.. but I thought it was a pretty good burger. not my fav.. but with other burger places around I am not hurting.

[shellylh]

Grass fed chuck, blue cheese, and bacon burgers on the grill at Chez Harvey are the best... 

Edited November 7, 2013 by shellylh

[cetoole]

^ I definitely approve of Chez Harvey.  Great chefs, who are quite personable and don't stint the wine.

[shellylh]

Giving Smashburger another chance. It was ok but they forgot one important thing on the bacon cheeseburger, the BACON! WTF?

[cetoole]

Stopped by Lunchbox Laboratory today.  Ate so much food, and still had nearly half left when I was done.  Got the dork balls (duck+pork), Hong Kong hot wings, and a Le Truffle Love burger.  Bacon manhattan to drink.

 

[cetoole]

Made general tso's chicken for lunch:

 

 

Then sous vide pork jowl over a celery root puree and pickled apple slices:

[n_maher]

Colin, care to share the recipe for general tso's that you used. Assuming it was a success...

[cetoole]

It was a success, would have been more of one if I was better at deep frying.

 

http://www.seasaltwithfood.com/2009/07/general-tsos-chicken-changsha-version.html

[Grahame]

Not at the moment, but we saw the action at lunchtime when visiting (Mikey's) Costco.

 

http://www.marinij.com/novato/ci_24524120/novato-welcomes-n-out-burger-open-arms-and

 

I guess that makes it the first / last In-N-Out between Mayberry + RRBC ..

[mikeymad]

Indeed - I saw that it may have been open last night - I had raw fish to cook from Costco - so didn't stop by.. will soon enough.

[VPI]

Probably something with Bacon.

[VPI]

An appetizer of Bacon.

[VPI]

Pork Belly with bacon salsa, bacon Brussels sprouts (yuck) and bacon mashed potatoes.

[shellylh]

Mmmm bacon.

[blessingx]

Diet Day 43: Moar Fred's Steak.

[mikeymad]

Mikey missing Fred

[shellylh]

Mmm Fred.

[blessingx]

Speaking of Fred.

[mikeymad]

nice... Ric.. Marinading rack of lamb right now - will be consumed shortly... 

[mikeymad]

and -- done  

 

[shellylh]

That looks fantastic!  I have been wanting to grill some lamb lately.