The very many questions-not-worth-their-own-thread question thread XXX

[Takhisis]

@hobbsyoyo: haven't you been on fiftychat at any of the innumerable times where I've told the story? It's one for the ages. I once spent ten minutes or so telling it to a USian fellow. And he held his peace of his own accord!

It was revoked due to not being spectacular enough. A prime minster, a McDonalds joint opened in the middle of nowhere and, of course, a white-green-red roll of paper to be cut by the former, are by far much greater and amazing and spectacular.

Why the hell do those people spell ‘најбоље’ as ‘найдобрите’? I is of incensed.

 

[warpus]

If I knew, I would post, but I haven't eaten in NY in a while.

All i can suggest is to scout out both Little Italy and Chinatown.

Yeah I figure not many people on here eat out in Manhattan on a regular basis, but you never know!

I tracked down a friend who eats fine food. That's pretty much all he does. Anyway, he recommends this place: http://www.noburestaurants.com/new-york/experience/

He says it's the best restaurant in New York. The reviews say it is amazing and the prices are high but Norway-like. So sounds legit and is basically alright for a one-time experience for me.

The chef learned his craft in Japan (I love Japanese food) and then moved to Peru (I love Peruvian food). So this should be amazing, provided there's room. I tried to make a reservation, but they don't let you if you're just by yourself. I emailed them and they said I don't need to reserve if I'm just by myself, so I'm going to just show up and see what happens. Not sure about a dresscode yet, forgot to ask.

I have heard of the good food in Chinatown! Will make a point to walk through there, thanks for the reminder. Not sure where little Italy is yet, but I will keep it on my radar too.

Other foods on my list that I am def. trying: Cheesecake, hot dog, pizza, pastrami sandwich (fine, someone convinced me to try one, no way can it be better than Montreal smoked meat, everybody seems to say it's not, but I'll try it!)

 

[Atticus]

Which days are weekend according to those deluded to think that Sunday is the first day of the week?

 

[Borachio]

Tak, are you really Argentinian?

Your written English is frighteningly good. To the point where I enjoy reading your posts as much for the reading itself as the content.

Isn't he a Scottish émigré who just happens to be living in Argentina?

Probably fleeing the highland weather and general thuggery. Wait. Wut? Did I say that?

 

[CKS]

Which days are weekend according to those deluded to think that Sunday is the first day of the week?

Still Saturday and Sunday. One at each end of the week:
SMTWTFS

 

[Takhisis]

Which days are weekend according to those deluded to think that Sunday is the first day of the week?

Lau - Sun

Isn't he a Scottish émigré who just happens to be living in Argentina?

Up until the last couple decades, the rather large extended family used to move all across the world - I have relatives everywhere!
And it's been going on for (as far as I've been able to trace) >150 years. Why? God knows.

Probably fleeing the highland weather and general thuggery. Wait. Wut? Did I say that?

And also fleeing English cooking. I still shudder at the memories. Do any English people still eat English ‘cuisine’?

 

[Arakhor]

Not very often, but definitely. Besides, aren't you actually Scottish and thus from the land where the locals can't even eat Mars Bars raw?

 

[Takhisis]

Frying things in batter is a mark of civilisation.

 

[shadowplay]

New York, food suggestions? I want to eat local treats. Goddamit

Um.

Go to a deli, complain about the soup?

 

[Snerk]

Frying things in batter is a mark of civilisation.

I'll have one stonner kebab, please. Mmm, one thousand of your finest calories.

 

[hobbsyoyo]

@hobbsyoyo: haven't you been on fiftychat at any of the innumerable times where I've told the story? It's one for the ages. I once spent ten minutes or so telling it to a USian fellow. And he held his peace of his own accord!

Nope, yesterday and today are my first time on fiftychat in probably a year or more. I've never been a regular.

 

[Atticus]

Still Saturday and Sunday. One at each end of the week:
SMTWTFS

Lau - Sun

That makes no sense!

Shouldn't it be called weeks ends then?

 

[shadowplay]

Anyone here been to Newport, Wales?

 

[ls612]

Has anyone ever dealt with an EVGA RMA? My graphics card died a week ago and I sent it back to them, I'm wondering how long I'll be stuck with Intel Integrated.

 

[Arakhor]

Anyone here been to Newport, Wales?

If you mean the cathedral city near Cardiff, then yes, I used to live near there.

 

[Snerk]

Arakhor do you have a welsh accent then?

 

[W|M]

Anyone here been to Newport, Wales?

I've been there once

 

[Arakhor]

I'm afraid not, Snerk. My accent is slightly Cotswolds after living here for over 20 years, but mostly a mix of RP English and Estuary English, having spent my formative years in the Home Counties.

(I have a very bad ear for accents, so mine has almost never changed since I first picked one up.)

 

[shadowplay]

If you mean the cathedral city near Cardiff, then yes, I used to live near there.

I've been there once

Do a lot of English people live in Newport? What about Wales in general?

I know it sounds weird but we're not sure in my family whether my grandfather was Welsh or English. We know he was from Newport, but we're under the impression he's English.

 

[Arakhor]

They say that Newport is almost more English than England, but that's just the Welsh compensating for something. That said, unless you're settling down to watch the Six Nations championship or are an avid supporter of Plaid Cymru, it really shouldn't matter from what part of the UK your British granddad comes.