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[Florin]

toptuan, on 2008-09-14 11:15:10, said:

Does being  obese go along with being serious gourmands?  I can't believe this much attention to haute-cuisine.

I think people are much more likely to become obese on Big Macs and Coke then on haute cuisine...heck, in most of these places the portions are small enough so as not to end up as a lump in your stomach, which is more then can be said for the average eatery.

[animatic]

Florin, on 2008-09-14 14:56:31, said:

toptuan, on 2008-09-14 11:15:10, said:

Does being  obese go along with being serious gourmands?  I can't believe this much attention to haute-cuisine.

I think people are much more likely to become obese on Big Macs and Coke then on haute cuisine...heck, in most of these places the portions are small enough so as not to end up as a lump in your stomach, which is more then can be said for the average eatery.

Gourmands this is the word for excessive eater.

A gourmet on the other hand can be happy
with a little bit of something superbly done.
Hense tasting meals being many little courses,
sometimes only 2-3 bites, and on to the next flavor delight.


Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
Gourmand
A greedy or ravenous eater; a luxurious feeder; a gourmand.

Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
Gourmet
A connoisseur in eating and drinking; an epicure.

Dictionary.com Unabridged

Gourmet –noun
1. a connoisseur of fine food and drink; epicure.

–adjective
2.  of or characteristic of a gourmet, esp. in involving or purporting to involve
high-quality or exotic ingredients and skilled preparation: gourmet meals; gourmet cooking.

3.  elaborately equipped for the preparation of fancy, specialized, or exotic meals: a gourmet kitchen.

Edited by animatic, 2008-09-14 15:34:22.

[grtaylor]

t.s, on 2008-07-25 12:01:51, said:

ashacat, on 2008-07-24 12:19:29, said:

I thought I would dig this thread up again as I want to go somewhere nice to eat again tonight (my birthday  ) , any new suggestions for a quiet, romantic restaurant, not too expensive (1500-2000 for 2, excluding drinks).

Cheers!

Does anyone know of a decent Tapas restaurant as well? I have heard of Rioja, but have never been. Any good?

Tapas Cafe in the back near cheap charlies on soi 11.

great sangria, great food, good ambiance inside or out. within your price range. sorry i missed you yesterday. happy birthday


edit: I see you found it. we eat there weekly.

They do a really good Paella too!

[jfchandler]

Yep, paella at Tapas is quite tasty...and much more reasonably priced that Rioja....

Last time I was there, Tapas also was offering a 2-for-1 happy hour deal on their sangria....

Very fruity...and strong enough to give you quite a nice buzz.....