Official "good places to eat" thread.

**Calliander** · 24 May 2007, 01:53 AM

**jonas** · 24 May 2007, 02:17 AM

How much do you guys spend when you go out? Say for 2?

When I go out with my girlfriend, the bill usually adds up to about 50-80 bucks now. Which is fine with me. We usually get an app, 2 mains and a drink or 2. We used to spend like 30 bucks but now that I've been a cook for a while, we like to taste it all.

**Super-Eggroll** · 24 May 2007, 04:34 AM

$30-$50 is about the average for me.

That's cheap compared to when my wife cooks at home. She likes to cook extravagant meals, and will spend upwards of $100 just on ingredients.

I'm fine with 25-cent Ramen noodles, but never complain when she whips up a filet mignon with roasted potatoes and bacon-wrapped asparagus.

**Space Pirate Roberts** · 24 May 2007, 04:59 AM

Tried The Sultan of Smoke in Joplin, MO today. Their sign declares them the best BBQ on Route 66, as voted by the readers of Route 66 Magazine. It's great if you like the uber-smokey school of BBQ... myself I prefer it with a good balance of smoke and sweet. The ribs were a bit dry; they definitely didn't top the afforementioned Bussey's. The brisket and pulled pork were very good, though, as were the beans. The fries and sweet tea were nothing special.

I'll probably go back in a month or so and try the polish sausage and chicken (didn't bother to note whether it was bone-in pieces, breast fillets, or shredded :-/ )

**Port** · 24 May 2007, 09:29 AM

I'll have to try that when I go back out to Joplin for work next month.

**Gooch** · 24 May 2007, 09:48 AM

Originally Posted by Rich

You realize a bunch of those are not in the least bit Chicago exclusive, right?

Yes. Any other questions?

**burgundy** · 24 May 2007, 10:03 AM

Originally Posted by Hot Like Wasabi

Great Italian food that rivals anything Olive Garden has to offer.

Please reread.

Originally Posted by Josh

This is my favourite place I have ever found to eat. Second only to the Sushi bar I went to in Seattle with Master and Pacrappa. I think it was called Zen.

I still don't understand how it was so cheap.

Originally Posted by Rich

L&B Spumoni Gardens in Brooklyn.

Best pizza ever. I think I'll take the trip tomorrow.

Originally Posted by Razor Ramon

If you're in the east Village, I'm going to suggest a Greek restaurant named Pylos. Their duck is excellent and the service is above average. Their wine selection leaves something to be desired but they have great white wines if you decide to go with pasta.

I think I've been there. I remember thinking that their bathrooms would be great for sex.