Hot Take/ Musical Confession Thread!

[TenderLovingKiller®]

That’s basically the only way to make it work.

I think KFC pioneered this type of thing with their “Double Down” sandwich from a few years back.

Doubt the the Colonel’s secret recipe is gluten free though.

 

[Viking Dan]

I forgot about pizza. Marcos or this local place by our house. There is a Pizza Hut a half a block by our house but we prefer Marcos.

Fun Fact: My second job ever was working at Pizza Hut. District manager said I was the best pizza maker in his district. Lots of free pizza at the ready came in handy during the party days. One night after a shift, me and a buddy went to the store manger’s house to buy some weed and he starts blasting Meatloaf’s Bat Out Of Hell trying to convince us that it was awesome and we just laughed at him and called him crazy.

If you live in upstate NY (where my in laws are) there is a place called Mark's that is fantastic as far a Pizza chains go.
I work in NYC and live in NJ so I dont do chain pizza usually - but I make an exception for Mark's

 

[Viking Dan]

I think KFC pioneered this type of thing with their “Double Down” sandwich from a few years back.
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Doubt the the Colonel’s secret recipe is gluten free though.

Why cant i get this but with Haddock, Brown Sauce and Chips (fries) - hold the cheese please.

 

[Max Sterling]

Why cant i get this but with Haddock, Brown Sauce and Chips (fries) - hold the cheese please.

Be the change you want to see in the world.

 

[Dtknuckles]

Indian is my absolute favourite takeaway food. But I’d doubt much of that is gf either. Certainly not what I’m ordering with all the naans lol! Like a pizza too but it’s got to be a proper Italian style one, just can’t do the domino’s or Pizza Hut style ones, give me heartburn and the sight of all that grease running off them…

Italian or seafood is probably my favourite restaurant food. One thing with living on a little island is that we have lots of very good seafood!

I do like a burrito but randomly lots of little local places sprung up selling Mexican food before any of the chains made it over. I’m not sure it’s 100% authentic but it sure tastes good!

I have a friend that grew up in Bolton. He has that British love of Indian food. I love it too, but it’s so expensive over here. It must be cheaper over there.

 

[Dtknuckles]

I know, I know. I was just saying if given the option between a tin of beans on some bread or a couple of taco supremes from a drive-thru, I think I'd take the tacos.

I think we all agree that a small business does it better, or we'd rather cook ourselves.

Better yet. Street tacos! Or I just call them Street meat. These places are all over LA. They have one place out where I live in the burbs. I have yet to check it out.

 

[Joe Mac]

I have a friend that grew up in Bolton. He has that British love of Indian food. I love it too, but it’s so expensive over here. It must be cheaper over there.

Yeah it’s hugely abundant because of the amount of immigration from India, Pakistan and, in particular for chefs, Bangladesh. Like anything there’s a range from cheap to expensive but for something nice that’s still takeaway or night out food it’s definitely more expensive than most other cuisines, but not prohibitively so.

 

[Dtknuckles]

Same here with Pizza. The Pac NW has deficit (when compared with the Northeastern and Midwest) when it come to quality Italian pizza parlor type places. We have a few but for some reason, for pizza to be considered good out here it has to be wood fired and have like artichoke hearts and arugula on it. I am not saying this types of pies are bad, but they are not what I crave when I want pizza.

Also, I enjoy New York style but for me, my favorite pizza sub category or is St. Louis/Tavern Style. It’s pizza on a crispy cracker like dough. It was popular back in Central IL. Most bars would buy these frozen pizzas from a place called Butches Pizza and have a little table top pizza oven where you would order one and they would cut it in a grid so it was easier to share/snack on.

Out here, we found one place, The Cloverleaf that comes pretty close to that. They cut theirs like a traditional pizza but other than that it’s usually nice and crispy.

Man I didn’t realize the amount of pizza places in the North East. I was home a lot over the summer and previous year with my mother’s sickness and death. It seems like the only quick food option.

 

[Dtknuckles]

Capriotti’s

I am literally from the area where this chain originated from which always makes it weird to think of it as a franchise. For years I would always stop at one of the original locations on my way home from the Philly airport. It was right next to the local liquor store my friend worked at. I would always stop in to say hi.

 

[Viking Dan]

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If you need space for your dogs there's always New Jersey. Sure, it lacks the convenience, excitement, culture, cache, restaurants, entertainment, and grittiness of NYC, but it does have parks. And if you work in the city you can enjoy Penn Station TWICE per day!

This is bullshit.
NJ rules and as a previously reluctant transplant I’m here to beat back the tired narrative and the NYC snobbery. Yes NYC is the center of the Universe, but fuck off with the nose in the air contempt.

Here’s your excitement, culture, cache and entertainment:

• Trey Anastacio
• Count Basie
• George Clinton
• Glenn Danzig
• Debbie Harry
• Lauren Hill
• Whitney Houston
• Zakk Wilde
• Ice-T
• The Shirelles
• Paul Simon
• Frank Fucking Sinatra
• Patti Smith
• Toni Bennett

All NJ natives.

Convenience is vastly overrated and bred McDonalds and every other piece of shite that makes up the “‘Murica” branding our country should be ashamed of.

Grittiness?? NYCs version died in 90s - it’s Disneyworld for the wealthy now.

You want gritty - come to a show in Newark.

You wanna eat? Here’s just a few some options:

1776 by David Burke Topgolf Swing Suite Morristown New Jersey

1776 by David Burke is a Morristown, NJ Restaurant featuring Topgolf Swing Suite, bar, indoor & outdoor dining. Menu by Chef David Burke.

1776bydb.com

Shumi Japanese Cuisine

Shumi Japanese cuisine offers high-quality food without any unnecessary frills. You can enjoy freshly prepared sushi at the bar, and bring your own beverages to complement your meal.

shumiomakase.com

Faubourg

www.faubourgmontclair.com

Rutt's Hut | Home of the Ripper!

Heirloom Kitchen | Restaurant, Cooking Classes, & Retail in New Jersey

Heirloom Kitchen is a Farm-to-Table Restaurant, Cooking School & Retail Boutique. Executive Chef: David Viana. One of New Jersey's Best Restaurants...

heirloomkitchen.com

Restaurant Lorenas

Restaurant Lorenas is a Seasonally Inspired French American Restaurant located in Maplewood, NJ

restaurantlorena.com

NJ legalized before NY and has better Bagels, Beaches and Casinos too.
GTFO here with the NJ sucks Bullshit.

 

[Diaper Baby Escape Plan]

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This is bullshit.
NJ rules and as a previously reluctant transplant I’m here to beat back the tired narrative and the NYC snobbery. Yes NYC is the center of the Universe, but fuck off with the nose in the air contempt.

Here’s your excitement, culture, cache and entertainment:

• Trey Anastacio
• Count Basie
• George Clinton
• Glenn Danzig
• Debbie Harry
• Lauren Hill
• Whitney Houston
• Zakk Wilde
• Ice-T
• The Shirelles
• Paul Simon
• Frank Fucking Sinatra
• Patti Smith
• Toni Bennett

All NJ natives.

Convenience is vastly overrated and bred McDonalds and every other piece of shite that makes up the “‘Murica” branding our country should be ashamed of.

Grittiness?? NYCs version died in 90s - it’s Disneyworld for the wealthy now.

You want gritty - come to a show in Newark.

You wanna eat? Here’s just a few some options:

1776 by David Burke Topgolf Swing Suite Morristown New Jersey

1776 by David Burke is a Morristown, NJ Restaurant featuring Topgolf Swing Suite, bar, indoor & outdoor dining. Menu by Chef David Burke.

1776bydb.com

Shumi Japanese Cuisine

Shumi Japanese cuisine offers high-quality food without any unnecessary frills. You can enjoy freshly prepared sushi at the bar, and bring your own beverages to complement your meal.

shumiomakase.com

Faubourg

www.faubourgmontclair.com

Rutt's Hut | Home of the Ripper!

Heirloom Kitchen | Restaurant, Cooking Classes, & Retail in New Jersey

Heirloom Kitchen is a Farm-to-Table Restaurant, Cooking School & Retail Boutique. Executive Chef: David Viana. One of New Jersey's Best Restaurants...

heirloomkitchen.com

Restaurant Lorenas

Restaurant Lorenas is a Seasonally Inspired French American Restaurant located in Maplewood, NJ

restaurantlorena.com

NJ legalized before NY and has better Bagels, Beaches and Casinos too.
GTFO here with the NJ sucks Bullshit.

Well, NJ sucks. But not because it stands in the shadow of NYC. NJ earned earned it's suckiness sui generis.

Signed,
Connecticut

(I kid - most of my father's side is in NJ and it's fine)

 

[David A.]

Cross-post to ensure this response is taken with the appropriate level of Hot Takeness as intended



This is bullshit.
NJ rules and as a previously reluctant transplant I’m here to beat back the tired narrative and the NYC snobbery. Yes NYC is the center of the Universe, but fuck off with the nose in the air contempt.

Here’s your excitement, culture, cache and entertainment:

• Trey Anastacio
• Count Basie
• George Clinton
• Glenn Danzig
• Debbie Harry
• Lauren Hill
• Whitney Houston
• Zakk Wilde
• Ice-T
• The Shirelles
• Paul Simon
• Frank Fucking Sinatra
• Patti Smith
• Toni Bennett

All NJ natives.

Convenience is vastly overrated and bred McDonalds and every other piece of shite that makes up the “‘Murica” branding our country should be ashamed of.

Grittiness?? NYCs version died in 90s - it’s Disneyworld for the wealthy now.

You want gritty - come to a show in Newark.

You wanna eat? Here’s just a few some options:

1776 by David Burke Topgolf Swing Suite Morristown New Jersey

1776 by David Burke is a Morristown, NJ Restaurant featuring Topgolf Swing Suite, bar, indoor & outdoor dining. Menu by Chef David Burke.

1776bydb.com

Shumi Japanese Cuisine

Shumi Japanese cuisine offers high-quality food without any unnecessary frills. You can enjoy freshly prepared sushi at the bar, and bring your own beverages to complement your meal.

shumiomakase.com

Faubourg

www.faubourgmontclair.com

Rutt's Hut | Home of the Ripper!

Heirloom Kitchen | Restaurant, Cooking Classes, & Retail in New Jersey

Heirloom Kitchen is a Farm-to-Table Restaurant, Cooking School & Retail Boutique. Executive Chef: David Viana. One of New Jersey's Best Restaurants...

heirloomkitchen.com

Restaurant Lorenas

Restaurant Lorenas is a Seasonally Inspired French American Restaurant located in Maplewood, NJ

restaurantlorena.com

NJ legalized before NY and has better Bagels, Beaches and Casinos too.
GTFO here with the NJ sucks Bullshit.

Signed by Bruce Springsteen

 

[TenderLovingKiller®]

Cross-post to ensure this response is taken with the appropriate level of Hot Takeness as intended



This is bullshit.
NJ rules and as a previously reluctant transplant I’m here to beat back the tired narrative and the NYC snobbery. Yes NYC is the center of the Universe, but fuck off with the nose in the air contempt.

Here’s your excitement, culture, cache and entertainment:

• Trey Anastacio
• Count Basie
• George Clinton
• Glenn Danzig
• Debbie Harry
• Lauren Hill
• Whitney Houston
• Zakk Wilde
• Ice-T
• The Shirelles
• Paul Simon
• Frank Fucking Sinatra
• Patti Smith
• Toni Bennett

All NJ natives.

Convenience is vastly overrated and bred McDonalds and every other piece of shite that makes up the “‘Murica” branding our country should be ashamed of.

Grittiness?? NYCs version died in 90s - it’s Disneyworld for the wealthy now.

You want gritty - come to a show in Newark.

You wanna eat? Here’s just a few some options:

1776 by David Burke Topgolf Swing Suite Morristown New Jersey

1776 by David Burke is a Morristown, NJ Restaurant featuring Topgolf Swing Suite, bar, indoor & outdoor dining. Menu by Chef David Burke.

1776bydb.com

Shumi Japanese Cuisine

Shumi Japanese cuisine offers high-quality food without any unnecessary frills. You can enjoy freshly prepared sushi at the bar, and bring your own beverages to complement your meal.

shumiomakase.com

Faubourg

www.faubourgmontclair.com

Rutt's Hut | Home of the Ripper!

Heirloom Kitchen | Restaurant, Cooking Classes, & Retail in New Jersey

Heirloom Kitchen is a Farm-to-Table Restaurant, Cooking School & Retail Boutique. Executive Chef: David Viana. One of New Jersey's Best Restaurants...

heirloomkitchen.com

Restaurant Lorenas

Restaurant Lorenas is a Seasonally Inspired French American Restaurant located in Maplewood, NJ

restaurantlorena.com

NJ legalized before NY and has better Bagels, Beaches and Casinos too.
GTFO here with the NJ sucks Bullshit.

Seriously though, I feel this. Tacoma is the “New Jersey” to Seattle’s “NYC”. Lots of cliched takes about how low class, dangerous, and smelly (Tacoma-aroma) Tacoma is from folks that haven’t been down here for like 30 years. Tacoma isn’t without its flaws but it’s not a dumpster fire that many up north think it is either.

 

[Diaper Baby Escape Plan]

smelly (Tacoma-aroma) Tacoma

What does Tacoma smell like and what's the source?

 

[avecigrec]

Seriously though, I feel this. Tacoma is the “New Jersey” to Seattle’s “NYC”. Lots of cliched takes about how low class, dangerous, and smelly (Tacoma-aroma) Tacoma is from folks that haven’t been down here for like 30 years. Tacoma isn’t without its flaws but it’s not a dumpster fire that many up north think it is either.

The only time I ever performed in Tacoma the gig sucked, but I don't blame Tacoma itself for that. I generally didn't mind my 24 hours or so there.

 

[TenderLovingKiller®]

What does Tacoma smell like and what's the source?

It’s got it’s own Wikipedia page…

Aroma of Tacoma - Wikipedia

en.m.wikipedia.org

Thankfully the city got it (mostly) under control prior to us moving here but there are some pulp mills along with some other manufacturing by the port that can smell absolutely horrid if the wind conditions are right. Like farts mixed with wet newspaper.

 

[avecigrec]

It’s got it’s own Wikipedia page…

Aroma of Tacoma - Wikipedia

en.m.wikipedia.org

Thankfully the city got it (mostly) under control prior to us moving here but there are some pulp mills along with some other manufacturing by the port that can smell absolutely horrid if the wind conditions are right. Like farts mixed with wet newspaper.

Mmmm.....pulp mills!

 

[TenderLovingKiller®]

The only time I ever performed in Tacoma the gig sucked, but I don't blame Tacoma itself for that. I generally didn't mind my 24 hours or so there.

When did you play? Are show space has much improved over the past 5 years with Alma Mater and The Spanish Ballroom opening. Prior to that there weren’t very many decent venues n the city.

 

[avecigrec]

It’s got it’s own Wikipedia page…

Aroma of Tacoma - Wikipedia

en.m.wikipedia.org

Thankfully the city got it (mostly) under control prior to us moving here but there are some pulp mills along with some other manufacturing by the port that can smell absolutely horrid if the wind conditions are right. Like farts mixed with wet newspaper.

Mmmm.....pulp mills!

My friend has a song called "Smells Like Quesnel" about a town in BC's interior that suffers from similar issues with their pulp and paper mills smells.

 

[avecigrec]

When did you play? Are show space has much improved over the past 5 years with Alma Mater and The Spanish Ballroom opening. Prior to that there weren’t very many decent venues n the city.

2012 - I can't recall where. I'm sure I could dig it up out of the archives but I don't know if it's worth it for any of us to do that!