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     User58 Citizen Username: User58 Post Number: 224 Registered: 8-2004 |
And they frequently took home leftovers! | ||
| C Bataille Citizen Username: Nakaille Post Number: 2033 Registered: 5-2001 |
I love good restaurant leftovers. When I get a steak at Charlie Brown's the first thing I do is cut it in half. I do my portion control up front. I eat a large, healthy salad from their salad bar, then have my half steak and potato. Then, the next day, I have the other half. My heart, stomach, and wallet all appreciate it. BTW: here are the dictionary.com definitions of nasty: Disgustingly dirty. Physically repellent. Morally offensive; indecent. See Synonyms at offensive. Malicious; spiteful: “Will he say nasty things at my funeral?” (Ezra Pound). Very unpleasant or annoying: nasty weather; a nasty trick. Painful or dangerous; grave: a nasty accident. Exasperatingly difficult to solve or handle: a nasty puzzle; a nasty problem. Cathy | ||
| algebra2 Supporter Username: Algebra2 Post Number: 3490 Registered: 5-2001  |
Yes, "Morally offensive; indecent" -- that sums it up. Thanks Cathy!  | ||
| luv2cruise Citizen Username: Luv2cruise Post Number: 381 Registered: 12-2002 |
User...don't even try to argue with her. She and her husband are ALWAYS right. And don't mind Tom...he's just a kiss ••• shh...size 0? I'm jealous but happy for you | ||
| shh Citizen Username: Shh Post Number: 2581 Registered: 5-2001 |
Luv2...  FWIW, I'm the same size I was when I graduated from HS, they just seem to make everything bigger these days, so over the years I've gone from a 4 to a 0. No real accomplishment there. I still like to eat a lot. | ||
| Dego Diva Citizen Username: Fmingione Post Number: 482 Registered: 12-2003 |
Alg, what's "morally offensive and indecent" is the amount of food that gets wasted in this country. You said you'd rather have 3/4 of your plate donated to Second Harvest, so obviously you have SOME regard for this issue, right? But what if I eat at a restaurant and I know darn well that my leftovers are going right into the trash? Just because the food is not going to someone in need, it's OK to waste? If a person chooses to be less wasteful by bringing their leftovers home to eat the next day, or feed to their dog, why do find that so distasteful? Or could it be perhaps that "buying a big meal and bringing half home" is a "nasty practice" that "tacky" lower class poor people do to save money? As a sidenote, here's an interesting historical reference: Juba: Traditional slave food. Refers to the food that enslaved Africans working in the plantation house collected from the "massa's" leftovers. Such leftovers were called juba, jibba, or jiba. On Saturday or Sunday, the leftovers were thrown together; no one could distinguish the meat from the bread and vegetables. This juba was placed in a huge pot, and those working in the 'Big House" shared it with those working in the fields. | ||
| Tom Reingold Supporter Username: Noglider Post Number: 7235 Registered: 1-2003  |
Wow, I just made that. I put rice, chicken, garlic, carrots, spaghetti sauce into a crock pot. I got home, and it's all very mushy and terribly delicious.
That's an old Georgia Sea Island Chant. | ||
| us2inFL Citizen Username: Us2innj Post Number: 1323 Registered: 5-2001 |
A restaurant will definitely not do anything with your leftovers, other than throw them out. If I remember correctly, there was a NYC regulation that even prohibited unserved cooked food from being donated, unless it was cooked specifically for a shelter (or the like.) Some sort of liability. Passing judgement of the kind (one of you'se guys do), is tacky. | ||
| algebra2 Supporter Username: Algebra2 Post Number: 3493 Registered: 5-2001 |
Passing judgement is my # 1 pastime! | ||
| User58 Citizen Username: User58 Post Number: 232 Registered: 8-2004 |
Oh it is still give me a break! | ||
| Lucy Citizen Username: Lucy Post Number: 1 Registered: 5-2005 |
What crawled up your ••• today User58? If you aren't fighting with algebra than you are fighting with sheena. Breathe in....breathe out. AHHHH.....don't you feel better after that little breathing excercise? | ||
| Tom Reingold Supporter Username: Noglider Post Number: 7278 Registered: 1-2003 |
Maybe thread drift is a bad thing, after all. | ||
| Joan Supporter Username: Joancrystal Post Number: 5738 Registered: 5-2001 |
Health codes generally require restaurant leftovers served to a diner be thrown out unless the diner takes them home. This should even apply to left over bread in the bread basket. My husband likes his coffee black and always refuses milk or cream in a restaurant if either is brought to the table because he knows it will be thrown out otherwise. Given the alternative, it is better to bring leftovers home and use them for another meal than to waste the food. Some restaurants have taken to listing both full portions and half portions on their menu so diners with a smaller appetite can finish what is on their plate. Some restaurants will allow an adult diner to order from the children's menu if the diner wants a smaller portion. Many restaurants will serve you a smaller portion if you ask them. It is okay in diners and many other restuarants to order just an appetizer, a small salad and/or a bowl of soup if you aren't very hungry. Instead of complaining about portion control in restaurants, try one or more of these alternative approaches. If enough patrons ask for smaller portions, more restaurants may get the hint and offer half-size portions to those patrons who don't want to go the "doggy bag" route. | ||
| luv2cruise Citizen Username: Luv2cruise Post Number: 383 Registered: 12-2002 |
Alg....you don't have to look too far to pass judgement...he's probably sitting right next to you as I type this.  | ||
| BGS Citizen Username: Bgs Post Number: 40 Registered: 10-2003 |
Have been to the "new" diner twice in this last week...Last Sunday for breakfast after church...decent corned beef hash, perfectly cooked eggs to order and very good hash browns...and good coffee. Last night went for dinner and we were pleasantly treated to excellent salads and main courses....I always judge a Greek diner by their moussaka and this was just terrific. My husband had cavatelli with shrimp and spinach and gave that dish an A+ too. I missed seeing townspeople there as we used to at the MapleLeaf but the Leaf have been too inconsistent lately...Will continue to go to the "new" diner. My only dis is our very young waitress who addressed us as "you guys" about 15 times ...this is my own personal dislike...and the fact that as attentive as she was, she brought out our dinner while the salad plates were still on our table...hopefully some training will happen. | ||
| Joan Supporter Username: Joancrystal Post Number: 5743 Registered: 5-2001 |
BGS, you wrote: "I missed seeing townspeople there as we used to at the MapleLeaf but the Leaf have been too inconsistent lately...Will continue to go to the "new" diner." Just look at how many MOL posters have already stated above that they have tried the new diner, liked it to varying degrees and will definitely try it again. How many of them have posted that they now visit the diner on a regular basis? Where do you think most of them live? Just because you don't recognize your fellow diners at a local eatery doesn't mean they aren't from SO/M. | ||
| BGS Citizen Username: Bgs Post Number: 44 Registered: 10-2003 |
Joan, Wow-was not expecting to get my hand slapped!! There were three people in the diner. I did not recognize them. I did not imply that there were no Maplewoodians here. I said that my husband and I did not see the people that we usually see when we go the Leaf. ....and I said that we would return. I wonder if you turn other people off from posting with your remarks? | ||
| algebra2 Supporter Username: Algebra2 Post Number: 3498 Registered: 5-2001 |
BGS -- I didn't "get" Joan's remark either. Joan -- obviously I don't know EVERYONE in town but yeah, at the Mapleleaf I am guaranteed to spot probably Ellen Davenport, a table of regulars and Marianna tearing up the place. I go to Mapleleaf once in a blue moon -- usually to eat a bowl of cereal and people watch and not for diner food. That's just me though. | ||
| Tom Reingold Supporter Username: Noglider Post Number: 7311 Registered: 1-2003 |
My wife and one of my daughters went to the Parkwood on Friday night. They said the food was good. My daughter said the owner seemed extremely eager to please. | ||
| Joan Supporter Username: Joancrystal Post Number: 5756 Registered: 5-2001 |
BGS: Hand slap was not intended -- sorry. There has been so much resurrected talk lately (due largely to the upcoming TC primary I would think) about the SA vs Village thing that I just wanted to emphasize that SA is a much a part of Maplewood as the Village is. Please accept my apoplogy if I upset you. | ||
| SoOrLady Citizen Username: Soorlady Post Number: 2190 Registered: 9-2003 |
We went for breakfast on Sunday - not many people there at 10:00, but the food was good and served with a smile. | ||
| BGS Citizen Username: Bgs Post Number: 47 Registered: 10-2003 |
Joan-Apology accepted...Thanks...BGS | ||
| Dego Diva Citizen Username: Fmingione Post Number: 510 Registered: 12-2003 |
I picked up takeout at 10:30 on a Tuesday night, and I was happy to see a good 6-7 tables full. I'm glad to see this place is being well received and I hope thye'll be around for a long time. John and his son (I think it's his son!) are really working hard to satisfy customers. | ||
| growler Citizen Username: Growler Post Number: 655 Registered: 11-2001  |
Who's John? The Chef? I thought the owners were Peter and Fifi? | ||
| redY67 Citizen Username: Redy67 Post Number: 2183 Registered: 2-2003  |
We have definitely changed diners. Parkwood is much cleaner, better service, great food and incredibly friendly. I really hope are able to stick around!! | ||
| growler Citizen Username: Growler Post Number: 659 Registered: 11-2001 |
Best value meal at Parkwood: Beef Gyro. Not only do you get a Gyro, but you get fries and a small Greek salad. All for $7. I just had it for lunch and am taking the salad home for dinner. | ||
| redY67 Citizen Username: Redy67 Post Number: 2355 Registered: 2-2003 |
We have been going once a week, and the diner has been supberb. We went again last night, the service fantastic. We are creatures of habit, getting the same thing. The kids had a great time, food was delish. I am surprised it is empty almost every time we go, has me worried.... | ||
| eliz Supporter Username: Eliz Post Number: 1106 Registered: 5-2001 |
We went for breakfast today - we were 2 of maybe 6 people at 9am... Delicious breakfast and cleanest diner around. However my 7 year old said "This is a really quiet restaurant - I think we should whisper" | ||
| jeffl Supporter Username: Jeffl Post Number: 1237 Registered: 8-2001 |
I'm not sure I really want to know but...doesn't anyone know what goes into a gyro? | ||
| SO Refugee Citizen Username: So_refugee Post Number: 524 Registered: 2-2005  |
Those who know don't tell and those who tell don't know. | ||
| Soda Supporter Username: Soda Post Number: 3419 Registered: 5-2001  |
Laws & gyros: You don't wanna know how they're made... | ||
| AlleyGater Citizen Username: Alleygater Post Number: 507 Registered: 10-2004 |
The urban legend on that one is that the (lamb?) testicles go in so that the sperm count is very high in a gyro. That's how I hear it at least. | ||
| Thom-as Hat Supporter Username: Noglider Post Number: 7851 Registered: 1-2003 |
And I believe the correct pronunciation is "hero," as in hero sandwich. | ||
| SO Refugee Citizen Username: So_refugee Post Number: 532 Registered: 2-2005 |
Yee-row. mmmm...lamb testicles. | ||
| Matt Foley Citizen Username: Mattfoley Post Number: 287 Registered: 6-2004  |
Every Red Budian knows how to prepare "Lamb Fries". The secret is you have to clip them way up close to the base. This ensures maximum freshness and a flake free taste experience. PS: The record for most Lamb Fries consumed in a single sitting is 38. Held by Andy Farmer. Helluva an author. | ||
| jeffl Supporter Username: Jeffl Post Number: 1244 Registered: 8-2001 |
I'm sorry I asked. | ||
| tupperjo Citizen Username: Tupperjo Post Number: 135 Registered: 5-2001 |
Growler, Peter is the owner, John is a family friend who's dad owns the other diner on Rt 46 and was helping get the Diner off the ground. He is still around for the weekends. My family went last night and chatted with Peter and he was saying business is good. Some days are busier than others, but for the most part business is picking up. What I like about this restaurant the most is that after you go in once or twice the treat you as you've known them all your lives. I think this Diner is a big improvement to our town and hope everyone goes in at least once to try it. Once your there, you'll go back. | ||
| shh Citizen Username: Shh Post Number: 2690 Registered: 5-2001 |
Took the girls last night for an early dinner. Everything was great! | ||
| sac Supporter Username: Sac Post Number: 2304 Registered: 5-2001 |
Finally got there (twice) in the last week or so. First for lunch with a friend (and fellow MOL-er) - had the John's salad - very yummy. Then last night with spouse and one of our kids ... everyone loved it. And we happily brought lots of leftovers home in doggie bags. (Sorry Alg, but it is a way of life with us ... we can't ever decide on just one or two items to share among us so we all order what we want and bring all that extra food home for additional meals.) My biggest problem there is deciding what to order. It will take many visits before I try everything that has caught my eye on their menu. Also, the takeout menu I picked up by the door said "Free Delivery", so I guess they have now activated that service also. | ||
| Nonymous Reingold Supporter Username: Noglider Post Number: 8217 Registered: 1-2003 |
I think the service at the Parkwood Diner is better than most restaurants of any genre. I had dinner last night with a friend. I couldn't think of where to eat, so I chose the St James's Gate. We would have been better off at the Parkwood Diner. The pub's fish special was a tuna melt sandwich. The Parkwood Diner has real fresh fish. |
