why do I only see two packets of crackers ???

 

Cuz once again "A Whole lot of Crackers!" means 5 packets.

When I see one of you guys eating this, I will be impressed.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Balut_(egg)

 

I tend to let my poultry hatch before I eat it. :animals-chickencatch:

I'm beginning to think Tim has stories from his port calls in Southeast Asia that he hasn't or never will share.

I'll share, but I would not eat that. Made me sick watching someone else slurp it out of the shell.

 

Monkey and dog on the other hand is very tastey.

I have in-laws that eat that.

I'm beginning to think Tim has stories from his port calls in Southeast Asia that he hasn't or never will share.

I'll share, but I would not eat that. Made me sick watching someone else slurp it out of the shell.

 

Monkey and dog on the other hand is very tastey.

 

I heard a story at work of a business trip to China where one guy couldn't get enough of one dish until the waitress told him it was horse. Then, his taste buds suddenly changed. :roll:

I have in-laws that eat that.

 

Did you marry a pinay girl? Balut is horrible but filipino's eat that crap up!

Went to Bobby's Burger Palace at Monmouth Mall a few days ago. It was pretty much fail. Our burgers were over cooked, the meat to bun size ratio was totally wrong, and they changed the fries since last time. The flavors were ok, but I probably wont be going back. If I can get a better burger at a diner than I can at Bobby Flay's Restaurant, Bobby is driving the fail boat. People off 105 must not like meat, or they just go there because it has Bobby Flay's name on it and it's by the mall.

 

I had the Nappa Valley Burger (Goat Cheese, Watercress, Honey Mustard (omitted per request).

 

 

My Girlfriend had the Dallas Burger (Spice Crusted / Coleslaw / Monterey Jack /BBQ Sauce / Pickles)

 

 

Fries and Rings

 

ray ray 2 of my brothers did.

Just a side note, and considering this is a food thread... Man Vs. Food was in NB and Edison last night. They filmed at the Grease trucks and Harold's Deli, respectively.

ray ray 2 of my brothers did.

 

If you haven't, then you soon will.

Just a side note, and considering this is a food thread... Man Vs. Food was in NB and Edison last night. They filmed at the Grease trucks and Harold's Deli, respectively.

 

I didn't see the episode, but I read about it when he first did it. I can't believe he lost.

 

He apparently forgot about the Clinton Station Diner's Burger Challenge.

Went to Big D's World Famous Chili Dogs today.

 

^ Big D

 

I got 2 Chilli Cheese with onions, fries, and a can of soda for $5+tax, a good value. All in all, its a pretty good dog. Sabrett Natural Casing, the chili has a bit of BBQ flavor to it.

 

My own pictures:

 

 

 

It's worth noting, but I'm still looking for an extreme hot dog place.. the likes of (now defunct) Amazing Hotdog, or Tido's before they sucked.

How about New England Hot Dog in Freehold?

How about New England Hot Dog in Freehold?

 

It's alright, but it just didn't do it for me. Some of their dogs are not my taste.. the grilled dogs of theirs are better imo. The chili is bean based if I remember correctly, I like a meat chili better. A bit on the expensive side..and the no free refills on their soda is just a slap in the face to the customer. The New England Hotdog stand in AC is worse.

I have to upload my latest, it was YUMMY!!!!

Went to the Middletown diner tonight for the first time in like 20 years that I've lived relativley close by :? :shock:

 

It was actually a very nice surprise. The burger was a good size, juicy, and just about perfectly cooked.

 

Take that Bobby Flay! Drive your failboat away!

 

How about New England Hot Dog in Freehold?

 

It's alright, but it just didn't do it for me. Some of their dogs are not my taste.. the grilled dogs of theirs are better imo. The chili is bean based if I remember correctly, I like a meat chili better. A bit on the expensive side..and the no free refills on their soda is just a slap in the face to the customer. The New England Hotdog stand in AC is worse.

Sounds like I will not be going there then.

 

The other day I went to one of my town's many diners and had this. This is still by far the best Gyro I have come across in any diner that I've ever ate in. And of course disco fries with Mozz to go along with it, YUM!

Did that come off a rotating gyro cooker? or is it grilled (meat all perfectly shaped?)..

Did that come off a rotating gyro cooker? or is it grilled (meat all perfectly shaped?)..

 

I'm SURE it didn't come off a rotating gyro cooker they are just some silly diner but I can't be 100% sure cause I never look at it long enough to tell. It's still flippin yummy!

Yeah.. I can tell the difference in person.. but in your picture it is kinda hard to see.. if I had to bet $5 on it, from that picture.. it does look like the real thing.. but now your saying probably not.. :?:

 

geeze.. I gotta get a life and start spending money on something useful.. I'm analyzing gyro meat texture on the internet

 

By far.. the best frozen griddle meat gyro I've ever had was from King's Pizza in somerset. It's a crappy little pizza mom and pop pizza place, but the guy who makes the gyros in the back is Latino.. he actually rolls them really tight like a burrito. :twisted: A big fat delicious gyro burrito

Next time I go, I will ask Nick who is the son of the owner what the deal is. And since its usually the only thing I get I will take a picture first thing instead of stuffing my face. It is hella delicious though, my favorite thing to get when I go out. Next on the list is their Reuben, freaking fantastic!

Way too much analyzing going on for a piece of sandwich meat

Way too much analyzing going on for a piece of sandwich meat

 

Quite possibly the best sandwich ever created!

Way too much analyzing going on for a piece of sandwich meat

 

Quite possibly the best sandwich ever created!

Never had one, what is on it?

Way too much analyzing going on for a piece of sandwich meat

 

Quite possibly the best sandwich ever created!

Never had one, what is on it?

 

Gyro meat (usually a combo of beef and lamb which has been cooked slowly on a vertical rotating "rotisserie" of sorts).. then Tzatziki sauce (greek yogurt based sauce, with finely shredded cucumbers, some onions, spices, etc.. (recipies vary slightly)).. then onions and tomatoes... most places also put lettuce... all wrapped up in a warm greek style pita..

 

 

It's kind of like a meatloaf, but not really.. here is a gyro cooker:

 

This seems to be the "traditional" way with just slabs of meat on it:

 

 

But most places look like this, its a cylinder made of ground beef and lamb.. then pressed into a cylinder shape:

 

 

I've also seen chicken gyro in this cylinder shape (at Bill's Gyro in AC).. although most places just use grilled chicken breast.

 

Bills Gyro in AC is probably the best "fast" gyro I've ever eaten, but the rating could be due to the crappy decor and having to work off a hangover with one of his gyros.

 

Ted's is the second best in the "fast food" category.

 

Pithari Taverna in Highland Park is #1 for sitdown gyro.

 

It's Greek to Me! is #2 for sit down gyro.. although that category is somewhat flawed.. it's a full service restaurant.. but you can be in and out in 45 minutes easily.. Pithari, it takes an hour or two :-P Most times, I actually prefer "It's Greek to Me!".. I even asked for gift cards to there for XMAS

Oh yeah.. Gyro II, on 7th Ave, across from Penn Station is often touted to be "the best".. but I'm not so much of a fan.. they throw down a mean gyro.. but the meat is often sitting in a pan.. and not fresh cut.. and their sauce isn't as "traditional".. it's very sweet and watery.. like they dumped a bag of sugar in it.. and then they put red spice on top.. not sure what it is.. but I don't like it. It's more of a Turkish or Mediterranean presentation.

 

http://midtownlunch.com/2008/05/12/is-g ... -to-offer/

 

 

Troy on 45th and 9th (by the porn store) is AWESOME. The meat is actually the "real" kind.. there's sometimes bits of fat still left on the lamb They actually use a "pita pocket" rather than the traditional Greek "flat-bread" pita. (I guess cuz it's a Turkish Restaurant). Their standard presentation is "white sauce and hot sauce".. but I opted out of the hot sauce. I kind of forgot about that place after I walked into the bathroom and wished I didn't :obscene-tolietpush: ... but it's a good gyro!

 

Oh yeah.. Gyro II, on 7th Ave, across from Penn Station is often touted to be "the best".. but I'm not so much of a fan.. they throw down a mean gyro.. but the meat is often sitting in a pan.. and not fresh cut.. and their sauce isn't as "traditional".. it's very sweet and watery.. like they dumped a bag of sugar in it.. and then they put red spice on top.. not sure what it is.. but I don't like it. It's more of a Turkish or Mediterranean presentation.

 

http://midtownlunch.com/2008/05/12/is-g ... -to-offer/

 

 

Troy on 45th and 9th (by the porn store) is AWESOME. The meat is actually the "real" kind.. there's sometimes bits of fat still left on the lamb They actually use a "pita pocket" rather than the traditional Greek "flat-bread" pita. (I guess cuz it's a Turkish Restaurant). Their standard presentation is "white sauce and hot sauce".. but I opted out of the hot sauce. I kind of forgot about that place after I walked into the bathroom and wished I didn't :obscene-tolietpush: ... but it's a good gyro!

 

 

I know that place! I've gone to that place a few times before Ranger games. It's across from the garden