Skeeter
Reged: 12/20/06
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Loc: Chicago, IL
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As I've noted before, we will be in SB late next week for our 10th anniv.
I've got Le Case (IDF) for the night we arrive, and Le Sapotillier for the anniversary.
For the other night, I'm looking at Top of the Rock, Le Repaire, or Tamarin.
Any thoughts?
Also -- what exactly IS Andy's? I keep seeing references on this site.
If my wife and I were to skip the "great meal" for the one night and instead look for a fun/casual place with an interesting scene, where should be go?
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Dennis
Reged: 04/05/04
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Loc: Chicago
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Also -- what exactly IS Andy's? I keep seeing references on this site.
If my wife and I were to skip the "great meal" for the one night and instead look for a fun/casual place with an interesting scene, where should be go?
The answer to your first question is also the answer to your second question.
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JEK
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Loc: Northern Virginia
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Dennis speaks the truth!
http://www.sbhonline.com/AndysHideaway.htm
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JEK
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JEK
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Reged: 01/20/04
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Loc: Northern Virginia
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You need a little more color on the place. So, you walk in (reservations first, he likes that and the place is popular) and you see a lot of tables with oilcloth tablecloths random unmatched chairs and lots of locals eating with great gusto. At the back the cooks are slinging hash (pizzas, goat cheese salads, hot stone cookery and more) like crazy. A huge (6'6") man approaches in jeans with a grin on his face. He assumes he knows you and you reciprocate appropriately. You sit order a bottle of water, some wine and a starter. You don't worry about slow service because the scene is so interesting and compelling. You choose a main course, marvel at the interesting blends of flavors and the simple yet marvelous presentation. If you are lucky a beautiful young woman is your waitress. Andy (the giant you met at the door) comes by a few times to check on you and treats you like his dearest repeat customer. At the end of the meal Hafida (the waitress) brings over a carafe of the best vanilla rum (rhum) you have every tasted. You linger soaking up the scene and the rhum. You leave saying to yourself, so that is what Andy's is all about . . . .
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KevinS
Reged: 07/23/03
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Loc: Boston
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JEK has described Andy's Hideaway perfectly. In addition to everything else, a meal at Andy's is also wallet-friendly. Reservations are definitely recommended.
http://www.hideaway.tv/
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Mike R
Reged: 05/26/03
Posts: 15621
Loc: Stinson Lake - New Hampshire
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top 3 casual dining spots in my book...in no particular order
Andy
Kudeta
Creperie
just out of curiosity...is there anything you didnt plan ahead?...LOL
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Dennis
Reged: 04/05/04
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Loc: Chicago
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Stop it. Not everyone can be like you.
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Mike R
Reged: 05/26/03
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Loc: Stinson Lake - New Hampshire
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I'm just curious...no bad intentions...just curious how other people do things..honest
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Skeeter
Reged: 12/20/06
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Loc: Chicago, IL
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If I was going for a week or two, I would wing it. Going four days (and noting that the choice of location was more mine that my wife's) puts a bit more pressure on for planning.
One bad meal in a week? No problem. Last time K'fe Massai was just a small annoyance.
This time, we are only doing three real meals, so they need to be good.
For what is is worth -- for our 5th Anniv., we went to Paris. I planned the dinners well ahead (before air and hotel actually), but for the activities during the day, we just wandered. I had an area in mind to check out each day, but we were pretty flexible. That is my preferred way to travel -- book food, and the rest of the day free to improvise.
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soyabeans
Reged: 02/11/08
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Loc: NYC
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JFK described dinner at Andy's perfectly BUT if you really want an experience go to lunch...then you will see local construction workers eating a large lunch and consuming large quantities of wine and rum.....we always then comment upon their leaving "just think NOW they are ready to drive and use that heavy equipment"
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lambchop1101
Reged: 07/27/07
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Loc: New Orleans, USA
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You need a little more color on the place. So, you walk in (reservations first, he likes that and the place is popular) and you see a lot of tables with oilcloth tablecloths random unmatched chairs and lots of locals eating with great gusto. At the back the cooks are slinging hash (pizzas, goat cheese salads, hot stone cookery and more) like crazy. A huge (6'6") man approaches in jeans with a grin on his face. He assumes he knows you and you reciprocate appropriately. You sit order a bottle of water, some wine and a starter. You don't worry about slow service because the scene is so interesting and compelling. You choose a main course, marvel at the interesting blends of flavors and the simple yet marvelous presentation. If you are lucky a beautiful young woman is your waitress. Andy (the giant you met at the door) comes by a few times to check on you and treats you like his dearest repeat customer. At the end of the meal Hafida (the waitress) brings over a carafe of the best vanilla rum (rhum) you have every tasted. You linger soaking up the scene and the rhum. You leave saying to yourself, so that is what Andy's is all about . . . .
don't forget the french (both cheeks) kiss you receive on arrival and the one receive on departure is usually a little sweatier than the first. i look forward to that every trip!
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