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Post by kb on Feb 21, 2024 10:37:09 GMT -6
it's kind of remarkable how bad food is at all-inclusive resorts. it's like ai generated.
our first meal at the slop house buffet actively angered me.
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Post by doso on Feb 21, 2024 12:55:42 GMT -6
it's kind of remarkable how bad food is at all-inclusive resorts. it's like ai generated. our first meal at the slop house buffet actively angered me. Where did you stay? A teammate went to Sandals a couple of weeks ago and said the food was delicious. |
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Post by rango420 on Feb 21, 2024 12:56:59 GMT -6
it's kind of remarkable how bad food is at all-inclusive resorts. it's like ai generated. our first meal at the slop house buffet actively angered me. did u do the time share presentation to get it for free at least? |
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Post by scoots on Feb 21, 2024 13:01:12 GMT -6
I've had pretty decent food at all inclusive resorts in the past.
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Post by kb on Feb 21, 2024 13:04:22 GMT -6
it's kind of remarkable how bad food is at all-inclusive resorts. it's like ai generated. our first meal at the slop house buffet actively angered me. did u do the time share presentation to get it for free at least? next time it's an option, i should. |
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Post by kb on Feb 21, 2024 13:42:26 GMT -6
it's kind of remarkable how bad food is at all-inclusive resorts. it's like ai generated. our first meal at the slop house buffet actively angered me. Where did you stay? A teammate went to Sandals a couple of weeks ago and said the food was delicious. filtered by kid-friendliness and ended up at planet hollywood. i did have a couple good things but some of the items were truly baffling. |
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Post by chvrchbarrel on Feb 21, 2024 13:44:56 GMT -6
the food at planet hollywood isn't delicious?!
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Post by kb on Feb 21, 2024 13:49:38 GMT -6
you laff but i'm sure the slop house buffets at most of these places are prettyyyy similar.
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Post by chvrchbarrel on Feb 21, 2024 13:53:58 GMT -6
the last all-inclusive i went to was in cancun and the only "slop house buffet" i recall was all the hot ass at the pool every day, the meals were fine (small portions tho) and there was a variety of restaurants
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Post by thebosma on Feb 21, 2024 13:55:34 GMT -6
kb did you book your stay with credit card points? I was reading that they give you worse food then
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Post by kb on Feb 21, 2024 14:11:41 GMT -6
the last all-inclusive i went to was in cancun and the only "slop house buffet" i recall was all the hot ass at the pool every day, the meals were fine (small portions tho) and there was a variety of restaurants we had a variety of restaurants too, but dinner requires reservation and they're hard reservations to get. the nasty buffets (at the two all-inclusives i've been to) just happen to be the largest restaurants in the place and are open all day and easy to get into. |
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Post by kb on Feb 21, 2024 14:12:26 GMT -6
kb did you book your stay with credit card points? I was reading that they give you worse food then not sure but dont' think so. either way i was marveling that even at an all-inclusive, there are still class levels. |
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Post by kb on Feb 27, 2024 14:49:48 GMT -6
anyone been to holu? considering it for my old man's 40th.
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Post by doso on Feb 27, 2024 16:19:00 GMT -6
Never been but at first glance it looks fukken toit
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Post by kb on Mar 3, 2024 18:53:55 GMT -6
Went to brasero last night, it was off the chain. Excited it's so close to my house.
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Post by concertgoer on Mar 4, 2024 13:34:35 GMT -6
McDonald's Savory Chili WcDonald’s Nugget Sauce is so damn good
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Post by kb on Mar 4, 2024 14:15:34 GMT -6
parachute is closin' up shop.
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Post by alady on Mar 4, 2024 15:35:17 GMT -6
I attended this event yesterday and I think it's going to be a must-do in the future. Had some great bites especially from the Chicago chefs - the tuna crudo from Rose Mary was our overall winner but everyone in our group also liked the cold noodle salad with short rib from Girl and the Goat and the Korean pulled pork sliders from Cindy's. Lula had a nice little bite with a white sweet potato cake with creme fraiche, fresh dill and trout roe. There was a lovely little passionfruit/strawberry parfait thing from Dairyland and a very decadent foie gras mousse/sable cookie sandwich from Bavette, and of course Bartolotta's showed out with a seared scallop with black truffle and Parmigiano. Duds were a butternut squash dolma from Galit, a chestnut veloute from the Immigrant Room, and a whipped salt cod dumpling from Amalinda. But overall a great event, well run (though pretty crowded and hot) and we all left stuffed. |
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Post by ten15 on Mar 4, 2024 17:26:54 GMT -6
Immigrant Room (assuming the one at The American Club in Kohler) is never as good as I want it to be.
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Post by doso on Mar 4, 2024 19:59:18 GMT -6
We went to Smoque Steak last night. Got the hangar steak and it was a top five (lifetime) steak for me.
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Post by clouddead on Mar 4, 2024 20:01:17 GMT -6
Wanna eat a steak together some day?
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Post by doso on Mar 4, 2024 20:35:05 GMT -6
Wanna eat a steak together some day? Buddy, I would like, nay love, that very much. |
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Post by scoots on Mar 25, 2024 11:32:24 GMT -6
I was thinking about taking the family to Bad Apple on Wednesday night since it's pretty close to where we're staying. I recall seeing folks talk about it previously but not anything recent, so just wanted to see if the quality had dropped off or if there were any other family-friendly recs for food in that area.
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Post by dij22 on Mar 25, 2024 11:49:52 GMT -6
I was thinking about taking the family to Bad Apple on Wednesday night since it's pretty close to where we're staying. I recall seeing folks talk about it previously but not anything recent, so just wanted to see if the quality had dropped off or if there were any other family-friendly recs for food in that area. We go somewhat frequently since we're so close. While I think there's been a real dip in quality (and popularity) since its pre-pandemic heyday, it's still one of those places where everything on the menu is at least a B- and there is always a good beer list. I probably would never go if it wasn't a neighborhood spot, but it's definitely still solid. |
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Post by claypoolfan on Mar 25, 2024 11:51:36 GMT -6
Haven't been to Bad Apple in a while, but my family recs around there would be Spacca Napoli or the Warbler. Spacca Napoli is pretty consistently rated as some of the best pizza in the city (non-deep dish edition)
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Post by ten15 on Mar 25, 2024 13:32:16 GMT -6
Bad Apple is good, not great, but would be a solid choice to go to with your kids.
To me, Spacca Napoli is not as little kid friendly.
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Post by rango420 on Mar 25, 2024 13:45:50 GMT -6
Warbler is probably a good call. Can likely make reservation and I believe they have a very inexpensive set menu when eating at little kid hours as well as a passable drink program. Bad Apple very mid.
Anywhere you take a kid that serves food within 1.5 miles from bad apple gonna be very kid friendly in general tho
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Post by scoots on Mar 25, 2024 14:14:12 GMT -6
Damn glad I asked about Bad Apple. Always looked like a good choice when I was visiting Half Acre before Hop Butcher took over the spot.
Also just noticed that Little Goat has a location on Southport, so that might be a good option. Warbler looks good, too.
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Post by rango420 on Mar 25, 2024 14:42:09 GMT -6
That new little goat is also very mid. Just a bizarre sweet forward menu. And last time I went I spent $20 on cold soup.
I’ve never eaten there but supposedly the chicken fingers and burgers are great at Bitter Pops and they (at least used to) have a very good craft beer program.
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Post by kb on Mar 25, 2024 14:52:12 GMT -6
crosby's is over there (on southport) and kid-friendly. that restaurant group lets kids eat free 4-6.
haven't specifically been to crosby's in over a decade but used to be dece.
frasca too.
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