Hot New Food Town

[ferraris]

I never thought of foodie as being specific to eating out, but just being into trying lots of different food in general. Admittedly it's not a word I use very often though.

Lots of hobbies cost money. Golf, video games, boating, cars, bowling, camping, and most collecting hobbies all cost money on a pretty regular basis. Sure there are examples like cycling, running, knitting, etc. that don't cost that much, but I don't think being expensive disqualifies something from being a hobby or something you identify yourself by.

[sskink]

I'm proudly a "foodie". But I don't eat out a ton and I don't take photos of my meals. However, I don't have a high tolerance for crappy food. Unless I'm really in the mood for crappy food.

There's a lot to be said for a cook who can build dishes that offer both layers of flavors and a variety of textures. There's also a lot to be said for a simpler perfectly cooked steak, baked potatoes and asparagus. I weep for the lack of appreciation of classic French cuisine because millenials can't drown it in sriracha or ranch.

The one thing that continues to amuse me about most of the hot new places is that they all have some spin on mac & cheese that remarkably mostly tastes the same.

[krogerDisco]

Originally Posted by MountainDewGuy

Pretty much confirms lists like these are bs.

Zagat is a respected rating.

[Goodjules]

Originally Posted by ferraris

Sure there are examples like cycling, running, knitting, etc. that don't cost that much, but I don't think being expensive disqualifies something from being a hobby or something you identify yourself by.

All those you mentioned can be very expensive. Clearly you have not known people who spend a small fortune on running and cycling gear. Do you have any idea of the price of quality yarn? I'm a yarn snob. Yesterday I spent over $80 on gorgeous yarn for one scarf. Granted all those hobbies can be inexpensive, but many choose to go the expensive route.

[Goodjules]

Originally Posted by sskink

I'm proudly a "foodie". But I don't eat out a ton and I don't take photos of my meals. However, I don't have a high tolerance for crappy food. Unless I'm really in the mood for crappy food.

There's a lot to be said for a cook who can build dishes that offer both layers of flavors and a variety of textures. There's also a lot to be said for a simpler perfectly cooked steak, baked potatoes and asparagus. I weep for the lack of appreciation of classic French cuisine because millenials can't drown it in sriracha or ranch.

The one thing that continues to amuse me about most of the hot new places is that they all have some spin on mac & cheese that remarkably mostly tastes the same.

I'm so tired of yet another place offering a modern take on comfort food. You're right, they all have Mac and cheese and it all tastes the same. And lots of dishes with bacon.

[Goodjules]

Originally Posted by UKyank

Interesting read & covers Pittsburgh
https://www.thrillist.com/eat/nation...-town-must-die

Excellent article. Sums up what I've been thinking but way more intelligently and articulately than I could have.

I take exception to whoever was quoted as saying the trendy food here is as expensive as in SF. Trendy places here are cheaper. The weird thing is the ethnic hole in the wall places in Pittsburgh tend to be pricier than similar places in SF. I figure there's more competition in SF.

[Goinback2011]

I just assume the places on the list have paid to be there.