Linda | 
01 15th, 2010| 
1. Share your orders When I went to Gourdough’s last week, I hardly knew 5 of the 6 other people there. One of guys announces that they’re all foodies, so they “know how to eat.” What he’s talking about is sharing and tasting your company’s order. We discussed how some people get a little possessive and snobby about sampling from other people’s order or vice versa. That’s fine and all but to truly be a foodie, you must get down and dirty with your friends. Share! The point is to try as much as you can. 2. Talk to the owner whenever possible I always try to chat up the owners whenever possible. It’s a treat to see the faces behinds the great ideas. One of Gourdough’s owners (there are two) is Ryan, pictured above in the photo. Commend them if you had a great experience and introduce yourself! We all said hello to Ryan and gave him a few recommendations for new donuts. (We jokingly suggested he make a Papa John’s donut.) There’s no real purpose for this rule except etiquette and gratitude. 3. Roll with the misadventures If you’re out in the field long enough, you’re bound to get shot by the bad luck sniper every now and again. Restaurants closing down before you get a chance of trying, food poisoning, trying something you don’t really like (for me it was octopus), throwing up because you ate so much (not me, but my opponent in an eating contest, hehehehe), or GETTING FARTED ON! That was such a bizarre moment for Kim and me. We were eating brunch at Backstreet Cafe, when a man (pictured above with his back to us), lifted his butt and let one rip. We were aghast! We could almost taste it!! Ug. I’m gagging as I relive this. The point is though, we didn’t let it ruin our experience at Backstreet. Don’t let the snags deter you from your pursuit of great food experiences. Yuck. That fart. Do you have any foodie rules to add? |
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Texas native. Living and working in Austin, TX. Twenty something. In hot pursuit of good food, adventure, and laughter. Dreams of owning her own place with a big giant library.
January 15th, 2010 at 12:05 pm
ha. i’d be be a foodie, if the eateries around here weren’t franchises. fail. but i did chat up the guy at a taco truck i visited in NYC. i suppose that’s a better city to try out your advice.
that last part is gross, though, and JUST IN TIME for lunch. i think i’ll be eating in my office, today. :P
January 15th, 2010 at 12:13 pm
Hi Matthew :)
NYC is foodie’s heaven. my mouth is watering just thinking about that city. San Fran is another good one.
i really wish i could eat all day.
what’s for lunch today?
January 15th, 2010 at 12:14 pm
word
January 15th, 2010 at 12:33 pm
something Greek, i believe.
January 15th, 2010 at 9:54 pm
aw is that andy and lily in the first picture ? :)
i would add this: to be adventurous and open-minded. i’m not sure that a foodie should be allowed to be otherwise. ;)
January 15th, 2010 at 11:14 pm
solemate, it is andy and lily!
and i agree :)
January 15th, 2010 at 11:28 pm
Thanks for the tips. I’ll report back after my next operation.
January 18th, 2010 at 3:21 pm
Hi Linda – I found your blog when I was looking up banh cuon. Now I got my mom making it for me this weekend lol.
-a NYC foodie :)
January 18th, 2010 at 3:25 pm
Hi Vi,
Mmm. Can’t wait to get mom to make me some in 2 weekends haha
Thank you for the comment!
I have a good foodie friend in NYC very involved with Asian American community in NYC if you’re ever want to explore :)
Thank you for the comment and coming by. I appreciate it!
- Linda
January 22nd, 2010 at 10:38 am
Thank Linda for offering…I wouldnt mind at all if it’s not too weird for her/him :)
If ever you and/or your friend are in NYC and would like to meet up or need recommendations, let me know. My friends and I are probably out every other day looking for good eats.