tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9079625.post3970269693111772964..comments2019-12-10T01:43:13.164-05:00Comments on The Philadining Blog: The Ugly Americanphiladininghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12750098089453682928noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9079625.post-58739557236186070832008-08-03T15:22:00.000-05:002008-08-03T15:22:00.000-05:00You may be taking the Ugly American name a little ...You may be taking the Ugly American name a little too seriously. I suspect the owners were just brainstorming on the American food concept and found a catchy phrase. I'll agree that it's not the the most enticing moniker for a restaurant, but you'd be missing out if you avoid it just because you don't like the name.philadininghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12750098089453682928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9079625.post-38497515741340070032008-08-03T13:10:00.000-05:002008-08-03T13:10:00.000-05:00I don't care about how good the food might be. I ...I don't care about how good the food might be. I would never eat in a place called the Ugly American. <BR/><BR/>It seems the owner is responding to the French put-down of new American cuisine, fair enough. But this toxic phrase has been around for half a century, and helps to brand Americans in a negative way, especially in Europe. Other favorite adjectives in this Euro branding: fat, stupid Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9079625.post-33139031217557595812008-01-24T12:46:00.000-05:002008-01-24T12:46:00.000-05:00I just got a bottle of "Steve T's" hot sauce, but ...I just got a bottle of "Steve T's" hot sauce, but haven't cracked it open yet. It's reputedly not the same as the sauce at Nick Tahou's, but I have to assume it's close, as this is what was originally the second Nick Tahou's, on Lyell Ave, now owned and run by a nephew, I think...<BR/><BR/>It is surprising that Tahou's hasn't marketed a sauce, they have the name recognition, and would likely do philadininghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12750098089453682928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9079625.post-91950234514056820322008-01-24T10:11:00.000-05:002008-01-24T10:11:00.000-05:00Cool, I was just asking about Garbage Plates on Ph...Cool, I was just asking about Garbage Plates on PhillyBlog...<BR/><BR/>I always like the way food writers dance around the issue of what Rochester hot sauce is. On one hand a "serious" restaurant probably wouldn't want to get too close to hot sauce's greasy authenticity unless they opt for the stuff Bill Grey's packages. On the other hand, it would be cool to have the sauce there as a condimentCheesesteak the Impalerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00154209404300896218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9079625.post-67970872617908642402008-01-22T12:19:00.000-05:002008-01-22T12:19:00.000-05:00That's an interesting question, in that the dining...That's an interesting question, in that the dining areas are actually surprisingly upscale. Part of it is the split personality of the place itself: there is a separate bar menu, on which the garbage plate and Beef on Wick reside. The regular menu is a bit more swanky and pricey, and the dining room fits more with that style. <BR/><BR/>The actual experience of dealing with the multiple menus isphiladininghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12750098089453682928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9079625.post-82378419318879392242008-01-22T08:24:00.000-05:002008-01-22T08:24:00.000-05:00Say, I'm thinking I might just need to try that ca...Say, I'm thinking I might just need to try that cassoulet, pronto or at least pronto-ish. <BR/><BR/>What's the vibe there? More specifically, would it be an okay place to take a baby? We'd be eating on the early side, and she's generally very well-behaved, but I don't want to be inappropriate... (My hunch is that any place that has a "garbage plate" on the menu has to be pretty casual, but Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04227289831406734324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9079625.post-70015482806725571092008-01-16T13:52:00.000-05:002008-01-16T13:52:00.000-05:00it really is the best brunch!and it's so beautiful...it really is the best brunch!<BR/><BR/>and it's so beautifully executed and presented<BR/><BR/>and the service is the best!<BR/><BR/>did i mention the cinnamon rolls?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9079625.post-27625101587172249812008-01-14T09:10:00.000-05:002008-01-14T09:10:00.000-05:00Simply put... BEST BRUNCH EVER.Simply put... BEST BRUNCH EVER.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9079625.post-89177315386064673812008-01-11T15:34:00.000-05:002008-01-11T15:34:00.000-05:00Thanks for the heads-up about brunch. Sounds great...Thanks for the heads-up about brunch. Sounds great!philadininghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12750098089453682928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9079625.post-56373406692287883892008-01-11T10:52:00.000-05:002008-01-11T10:52:00.000-05:00i think this place is great though. despite the ni...i think this place is great though. despite the nitpicking.<BR/><BR/>the cassoulet was delicious but yeah, just a smidge dry<BR/>i think maybe just a little more moisture and it would be amazing<BR/>but still overall great.<BR/><BR/>the cauliflower mac n cheese was great!<BR/><BR/>you should check out brunch!<BR/>the cheddar grits are heaven!<BR/><BR/>and the cinnamon rolls...MY GAWD!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9079625.post-77853210700123122082008-01-07T14:03:00.000-05:002008-01-07T14:03:00.000-05:00OK, that's two of us, maybe we can start a petitio...OK, that's two of us, maybe we can start a petition?!? But seriously, their Plate is good, it just could be better with that one crucial element included.philadininghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12750098089453682928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9079625.post-55621290319150194572008-01-07T09:47:00.000-05:002008-01-07T09:47:00.000-05:00Your description of the garbage plate is dead on. ...Your description of the garbage plate is dead on. I'd love to have that hot sauce on top - then it would be fabulous!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com