normiss 900 #1 July 17, 2008 So after dining in a dive with one of my bestest friends last week...and no, it was not very good actually - except the beer was very cold and the conversation was wonderful....this past week I've been on vacation and went to a few very nice places to eat...so I gots to thinking.... Dive? Nice place? Depends? I seem to really like the dive type places, especially for certain ethnic foods...the quality of food can be much tastier. Nice places are just too pretentious sometimes. The nice places this past week...one of them was....over-priced, decent food but not THAT good...the other was FABULOUS! But the dives were also damn fine...and FUN! and one other thing...you can keep your silly Sleep Number bed...I don't care for those either. reminded me of a soft sided water bed...only less comfortable. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladydyver 0 #2 July 17, 2008 when traveling I like to eat where the locals eat. DPH # 2 "I am not sure what you are suppose to do with that, but I don't think it is suppose to flop around like that." ~Skootz~ I have a strong regard for the rules.......doc! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #3 July 17, 2008 Quote when traveling I like to eat where the locals eat. Same here. I would much prefer a burger on the beach under a million stars then be in a pretentious 5 Star eateryYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #4 July 17, 2008 Quote Quote when traveling I like to eat where the locals eat. Same here. I would much prefer a burger on the beach under a million stars then be in a pretentious 5 Star eatery Absolutely. Vskydiver and I would rather eat street vendor food in Venice than a 5 star meal in Tukwila ( a mall destination outside of Seattle). On one of our last anniversaries, we were all dressed up to go to a musical. I told her I could take her anywhere in town for dinner that night. She said she didn't like expensive meals, and had me take her to our favorite Irish pub for shepherd's pie and happy hour beers. Now that's a great woman. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jamiem 1 #5 July 17, 2008 Quote when traveling I like to eat where the locals eat. I'm going to have to agree too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lilDevil 2 #6 July 17, 2008 Quote Quote Quote when traveling I like to eat where the locals eat. Same here. I would much prefer a burger on the beach under a million stars then be in a pretentious 5 Star eatery Absolutely. Vskydiver and I would rather eat street vendor food in Venice than a 5 star meal in Tukwila ( a mall destination outside of Seattle). On one of our last anniversaries, we were all dressed up to go to a musical. I told her I could take her anywhere in town for dinner that night. She said she didn't like expensive meals, and had me take her to our favorite Irish pub for shepherd's pie and happy hour beers. Now that's a great woman. Do you know how much street food in Venice costs lmao, my ex and i paid $35 for two jim beam and cokes ``````````````````````````````````` " Cant keep a good woman down " Angels have wings, but devils can fly ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #7 July 17, 2008 They saw you coming from a mile away, eh? My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
futuredivot 0 #8 July 17, 2008 As someone who both travels and eats a lot (come on twardo-you can;t walk away from this one) the hole in the wall joints have the best real food. But it's hit or miss. You end up very happy or deathly ill.You are only as strong as the prey you devour Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #9 July 17, 2008 I have to 'fess up.I voted the Ramen Noodles. I'm not much, very little actually, for the clique joints...neither dive nor 5-star. Ramen noodles at home is more enjoyable than some place where I don't feel comfortable...price is not the issue. The bitch is you have to go there to see if you're going to be comfortable there or not. Ah, such is life. But I gotta say, one of my fondest memories is of a hole-in-the-wall place where "dive" would be complimentary...good bands, good service, good atmosphere...just all-around good vibes.My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hobie331 0 #10 July 17, 2008 Quote had me take her to our favorite Irish pub for shepherd's pie and happy hour beers. Now that's a great woman. Does she have a sister? It's a gift, I don't try to explain it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #11 July 17, 2008 Since someone else is doing the cooking, either one works for me!She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
poe62 0 #12 July 17, 2008 Every now and then it's fun to get dressed up and go to a nice place, but for the most part...laid back is the way I go. As long as the food and company is good, then I'll go just about anywhere the moment takes us.~Nikki http://www.facebook.com/poe62 Irgity Dirgity Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DangerRoo 0 #13 July 17, 2008 Quote Quote Quote when traveling I like to eat where the locals eat. Same here. I would much prefer a burger on the beach under a million stars then be in a pretentious 5 Star eatery Absolutely. Vskydiver and I would rather eat street vendor food in Venice than a 5 star meal in Tukwila ( a mall destination outside of Seattle). On one of our last anniversaries, we were all dressed up to go to a musical. I told her I could take her anywhere in town for dinner that night. She said she didn't like expensive meals, and had me take her to our favorite Irish pub for shepherd's pie and happy hour beers. Now that's a great woman. Agreed! she is a fantastic woman and she could make a meal better than a 5 star any day!! (I.C.D#2 VP) ""I'm good with my purple penis straw" ~sky mama Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MiataMan 0 #14 July 17, 2008 Can't a Dive be 5-stars?A man without a mustache is like a hamburger without a bun, Un-American. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrophyHusband 0 #15 July 17, 2008 the problem i've found with fine dining is that they do a perfect job of preparing crappy food. salads are usually the worst. i realize that they are trying to be different and sophisticated, but often times the food just doesn't taste good. there are exceptions though, like a perfectly cooked fillet mignon with a good bernaise and a glass of cabernet. "Your scrotum is quite nice" - Skymama www.kjandmegan.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #16 July 17, 2008 There have been quite a few fancy retaurants I have eaten at, and sometimes been dissapointed. There have been a greater number of small places, where expectations were not very high, but when the food was served I was amazed. YMMV in a three year period in the late 1990's I had to entertain some clients by going out to eat. IIRC I accumulated over 35k in dinner receipts Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
poe62 0 #17 July 17, 2008 Quote Can't a Dive be 5-stars? Only if ZAGAT deems it to be...but would they review a dive?...like our Mexican restaurant we go to in Whitewright? ~Nikki http://www.facebook.com/poe62 Irgity Dirgity Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhys 0 #18 July 17, 2008 I prefer a nice home cooked meal, you can choose what goes in there, you can emit the things you don't like, usually is it cheaper and my fiance is more appreciatice if I cook it. why was this not an option?"When the power of love overcomes the love of power, then the world will see peace." - 'Jimi' Hendrix Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dumpster 0 #19 July 17, 2008 Like others, a 5-star place is nice when the food is worth the expense. I've been some dives where the food would blow away some $200 - plate places. I hate going to a nice place and paying high bucks for mediocre food. Best is when you go to a hole-in-wall and find great food. Nancy and I love finding new places to eat, weather a dive or more upscale. We have a French restaurant nearby that has to be one of the areas best-kept secrets. Outstanding food and service, and fairly reasonbly priced. Easy Does It Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladydyver 0 #20 July 17, 2008 Quote As someone who both travels and eats a lot (come on twardo-you can;t walk away from this one) the hole in the wall joints have the best real food. But it's hit or miss. You end up very happy or deathly ill. yeah....we always travel with antibiotics for that very reason.....but if it is a local joint and very busy, we have found that it is usually safe.DPH # 2 "I am not sure what you are suppose to do with that, but I don't think it is suppose to flop around like that." ~Skootz~ I have a strong regard for the rules.......doc! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #21 July 17, 2008 Quotewhy was this not an option? Because the OP is talking about eating out, not eating in?Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #23 July 18, 2008 *shrug* seemed sorta obvious to me....Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
galvar2439 0 #24 July 18, 2008 Quote So after dining in a dive with one of my bestest friends last week...and no, it was not very good actually - except the beer was very cold and the conversation was wonderful....this past week I've been on vacation and went to a few very nice places to eat...so I gots to thinking.... Dive? Nice place? Depends? It really depends for me, what my mood is. I have eaten some crazy things in the last two years from street vendors to 5 star. I have to admit that some evenings i just want to be pampered at dinner. With 5 stars places, it really isnt the food you go for, its the whole dining experience. The presentation, the wine, the service and of course dressing up can make you feel better to sometimes. But then White Castle at 4am is just what the doctor ordered. I seem to really like the dive type places, especially for certain ethnic foods...the quality of food can be much tastier. Nice places are just too pretentious sometimes. The nice places this past week...one of them was....over-priced, decent food but not THAT good...the other was FABULOUS! But the dives were also damn fine...and FUN!and one other thing...you can keep your silly Sleep Number bed...I don't care for those either.reminded me of a soft sided water bed...only less comfortable. So i just broke up with this woman who wasn't even my girlfriend! Hellfish #782, POPS #10664 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
galvar2439 0 #25 July 18, 2008 Quotethe problem i've found with fine dining is that they do a perfect job of preparing crappy food. salads are usually the worst. i realize that they are trying to be different and sophisticated, but often times the food just doesn't taste good. there are exceptions though, like a perfectly cooked fillet mignon with a good bernaise and a glass of cabernet. I think you need to open your mind a little more, Food is an art. Yes taste buds are the final critic, but the whole experience is about trying things and taking in the whole experience. Finer resteraunts usually use different things and actaully prepare the salad just before you eat. Just one mans opinionSo i just broke up with this woman who wasn't even my girlfriend! Hellfish #782, POPS #10664 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
