tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481685117023521386.post5527193511596972343..comments2023-09-20T05:14:16.635-04:00Comments on Stamford Talk: Eat, Think, Drive, Blog!: Woes of High End Resto Patrons in StamfordStamford Talkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10145856659548079358noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481685117023521386.post-35488012340008098712008-09-29T06:55:00.000-04:002008-09-29T06:55:00.000-04:00Stamford is the king of super expensive ordinary f...Stamford is the king of super expensive ordinary food. Unless you are talking about Remo, which is better than most for 1/2 price.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481685117023521386.post-82730829873012673322008-09-24T10:02:00.000-04:002008-09-24T10:02:00.000-04:00Wouldn't be surprised to see many of the high-...Wouldn't be surprised to see many of the high-end restaurants close in the next year. This would include Duo, Market, Ferrante, SWG. The only one I see being immune from this would be Napa & Co., only because I walk by it every night with the dogs and it's always friggin packed. And I guess as long as people are in the hotel, they have to eat somewhere. I assume Napa does the room service?<BR/><BR/>But for the others, what a shame it would be.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481685117023521386.post-86191283195791939182008-09-21T12:33:00.000-04:002008-09-21T12:33:00.000-04:00tummy aches at myrna's might not be what you think...tummy aches at myrna's might not be what you think. Sadly, many of us think food poisoning, when it is really a reaction to a different blend of spices. True food poisoning will leave you on the toilet and not wanting to eat for several days and may send you to the hospital. The biggest thing I think of when I think of middle eastern food is the blend of raw garlic is their sauces and I love garlic, but raw garlic will get me evy time!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04414561988993487725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481685117023521386.post-64504838653303860672008-09-19T11:50:00.000-04:002008-09-19T11:50:00.000-04:00OK, I'm not the only one who got a tummyache f...OK, I'm not the only one who got a tummyache from Myrna's "cuisine." Layla's > Myrna's.Streets of Stamfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08021954676706868948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481685117023521386.post-15486549036342011532008-09-18T22:45:00.000-04:002008-09-18T22:45:00.000-04:00Hey, that's not fair. The Advocate's reporters and...Hey, that's not fair. The Advocate's reporters and editors knock themselves out for this town for practically no pay and just got destroyed by Media News Group, a rotten corporation that acquires newspapers, strangles them and leaves dead husks behind. It’s a remarkable newspaper for a city our size, they even have a Pulitzer under their belt, and we’re just lucky we don’t have some horrible Gannett monstrosity covering the whole county.newcanaanbranch.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10003571987076003749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481685117023521386.post-45766378091111933762008-09-18T21:50:00.000-04:002008-09-18T21:50:00.000-04:00just goes to show how out of touch this newspaper ...just goes to show how out of touch this newspaper is with the communityJeff Herzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03052191113156139978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481685117023521386.post-59958380956190253422008-09-18T11:48:00.000-04:002008-09-18T11:48:00.000-04:00Ah, don't let the user name deceive you. I live in...Ah, don't let the user name deceive you. I live in the Springdale section of Stamford and ride the New Canaan Branch of Metro-North into the city (also write the blog NewCanaanBranch.com).<BR/><BR/>So you’ll get no argument out of me on New Canaan. Though, I would recommend the Villarina’s Italian food store there which is run by a Springdale family who live next to me.newcanaanbranch.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10003571987076003749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481685117023521386.post-55311273396197196692008-09-18T11:25:00.000-04:002008-09-18T11:25:00.000-04:00What expensive restaurants in Stamford are mediocr...What expensive restaurants in Stamford are mediocre? Just curious to hear someone from New Canaan's point of view...since New Canaan the HOME of expensive culinary mediocrity.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481685117023521386.post-70830666977525732782008-09-18T08:11:00.000-04:002008-09-18T08:11:00.000-04:00Been to Myrnas 3X in the past and each time ended ...Been to Myrnas 3X in the past and each time ended up with an upset stomach the next day (not because of overeating)> Food is decent though.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481685117023521386.post-70595076735586765022008-09-17T22:16:00.000-04:002008-09-17T22:16:00.000-04:00I feel the same way about restaurants these days. ...I feel the same way about restaurants these days. I used to love to go out and try different restaurants, but now hate the thought of spending a lot of $$ for poor quality food. I've loved Capriccio's for years!! Myrna's in Stamford is also great if you like Middle Eastern food.You Missed Your Callinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06890874777564454129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481685117023521386.post-31136466013920659352008-09-17T11:56:00.000-04:002008-09-17T11:56:00.000-04:00Hear, hear on Stamford's proliferation of mediocre...Hear, hear on Stamford's proliferation of mediocre expensive restaurants... big, big fan of Capricio though.newcanaanbranch.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10003571987076003749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481685117023521386.post-88244309134572915032008-09-17T11:34:00.000-04:002008-09-17T11:34:00.000-04:00was thinking the same thing when I read the articl...was thinking the same thing when I read the article. As for Italian eateries reacting to our current economic downturn, I saw that Quattro Pazzi on Hope Street has a $8.99 lunch special for pot luck lunch.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481685117023521386.post-5573576600403191272008-09-16T23:27:00.000-04:002008-09-16T23:27:00.000-04:00And you can probably buy those $75 bottles for $20...And you can probably buy those $75 bottles for $20 in the liquor store . . .Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481685117023521386.post-17426066889699951802008-09-16T20:18:00.000-04:002008-09-16T20:18:00.000-04:00you're welcome patty. here are some more good idea...you're welcome patty. here are some more good ideas from some of my readers....<BR/><BR/>http://fairfieldcountychild.blogspot.com/2008/04/really-kid-friendly-restaurants.htmlmeghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13600919360725317457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481685117023521386.post-43128691928786780042008-09-16T20:15:00.000-04:002008-09-16T20:15:00.000-04:00Thanks M! I am always on the hunt for places we c...Thanks M! I am always on the hunt for places we can go and have a meal that leaves everyone happy. Unfortunately those restaurants are few & far between for us..pattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15599429717669216237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481685117023521386.post-68716496108255265102008-09-16T20:13:00.000-04:002008-09-16T20:13:00.000-04:00yes patty!! capricio is very kid friendly but only...yes patty!! capricio is very kid friendly but only if you sit outside (they have cozy heat lamps so you can sit outside well into the cooler weather). they don't have a kids' menu, per se, but plenty of pizzas, pastas, etc that my daughter loves. sitting inside is great for a casual adult dinner for two, but it's very cramped and loud when crowded.meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13600919360725317457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481685117023521386.post-74560268079522569852008-09-16T16:49:00.000-04:002008-09-16T16:49:00.000-04:00It doesn't seem to matter how much you and two of ...It doesn't seem to matter how much you and two of my immediate blood relatives recommend Capriccio. I can't seem to find a reason to go! Tell me, is it kid friendly?pattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15599429717669216237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481685117023521386.post-46928818392421797882008-09-16T15:54:00.000-04:002008-09-16T15:54:00.000-04:00Penny wise, dollar foolishI be the real penny pinc...Penny wise, dollar foolish<BR/><BR/>I be the real penny pinching is happening at the end of the dinner (i.e. the tip)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481685117023521386.post-74505244587501450552008-09-16T09:26:00.000-04:002008-09-16T09:26:00.000-04:00You ain't seen nothing yet. Check back in 6 months...You ain't seen nothing yet. Check back in 6 months..many restaurants will be out of busienss. We are in unprecedented times. This has not sunk in yet. Stocks will be down another 20-40%. People will lose nest eggs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481685117023521386.post-23991495645398545042008-09-16T09:06:00.000-04:002008-09-16T09:06:00.000-04:00Very interesting. I like that restaurants are taki...Very interesting. I like that restaurants are taking the recession into consideration. However, let's remember, it's all about them keeping their businesses going, not some unselfish attempt to "help" their customers.<BR/><BR/>I guess eating out has become a luxury for alot of people these days. I know it has with themommykelly household.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com