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I get annoyed when people take religious holidays off and it’s treated as sacrosanct no matter what is happening. I’ve had to work on every Christian holiday. Not that I’m a practicing Christian, but there are lots of non-practicing jews who suddenly find religion when it comes to days off. And the no working Saturday thing is even more annoying. I really wish I could just bag out of every Sunday.
Thais do use chopsticks–but they use them to eat Chinese-Thai food (about 40% of Thais have Chinese blood, and “Chinese-Thai” is a distinct cuisine).
Otherwise, the local eating etiquette is to use a fork and tablespoon. If you go into a real Thai restaurant, the place will be set with just those two utensils. You use the fork to push the food into the spoon, and eat from the spoon.
Won Ton, I saw one of the funniest/most horrible scenes in a Tokyo sushi bar once with an American who was drunk/wanted “Uni” and asked for “Inu” instead. When the chef looked at him in horror, he started shouting INU, INU, INU really loud. “Inu” means dog.
I ate at Fornino Monday night, and was massively underwhelmed. Found it to be normal-everyday Italian, nothing remarkable at all, overpriced for what it is. The house Chianti was miserable. Was gobsmacked to see it get such a positive review in the NYT today.
Last night ate at Franny’s, late. Post-theater. I’m not a Franny’s fan, especially. Their menu and “I’m more loca than thou” attitude annoys me.
But, gotta say, Franny’s is the perfect place for a weekday late night supper when you’re not too hungry. After 10:30 it’s not crowded, so you can actually have a conversation. The little plates hit the spot. And their wine selections are reliably good. The $8 Sicilian rose rocks.
“You’re supposed to pick sushi rolls up with your hands, especially the larger ones. It’s impossible to eat a 2.5 inch diameter sucker with chopsticks.”
WonTon this is a great tip!
Did you guys know that chopsticks aren’t used in Thailand? So don’t bother with them here, unless you like them!
And, yes, how could I forget, where are my manners??? Happy Jew Year to all of you, authentic tribe members and honorary Jews alike!
jessi, I love Rosh Hashanah. Passover, not so much. I’m really not big on the Seder. Prolly cause I was the youngest for so many years and always had to recite the friggin 4 Questions. Sheesh. And Hanukkah, not so much. A friggin dreidel? Please. Give me Christmas any time!
“Speaking of attorneys, I had dinner with one last night. This person is working on the Dreier mess.”
Cobble, Dreier was briefly a partner in my first law firm. Never worked with him, only interviewed him. He arrived as I left with 2 partners to start our own firm, so we only passed in the revolving door, mercifully.
I get annoyed when people take religious holidays off and it’s treated as sacrosanct no matter what is happening. I’ve had to work on every Christian holiday. Not that I’m a practicing Christian, but there are lots of non-practicing jews who suddenly find religion when it comes to days off. And the no working Saturday thing is even more annoying. I really wish I could just bag out of every Sunday.
jessi-
Thais do use chopsticks–but they use them to eat Chinese-Thai food (about 40% of Thais have Chinese blood, and “Chinese-Thai” is a distinct cuisine).
Otherwise, the local eating etiquette is to use a fork and tablespoon. If you go into a real Thai restaurant, the place will be set with just those two utensils. You use the fork to push the food into the spoon, and eat from the spoon.
Koreans use a tablespoon plus metal chopsticks.
God, I should write a book about this stuff.
Won Ton, I saw one of the funniest/most horrible scenes in a Tokyo sushi bar once with an American who was drunk/wanted “Uni” and asked for “Inu” instead. When the chef looked at him in horror, he started shouting INU, INU, INU really loud. “Inu” means dog.
Couple of food notes:
I ate at Fornino Monday night, and was massively underwhelmed. Found it to be normal-everyday Italian, nothing remarkable at all, overpriced for what it is. The house Chianti was miserable. Was gobsmacked to see it get such a positive review in the NYT today.
Last night ate at Franny’s, late. Post-theater. I’m not a Franny’s fan, especially. Their menu and “I’m more loca than thou” attitude annoys me.
But, gotta say, Franny’s is the perfect place for a weekday late night supper when you’re not too hungry. After 10:30 it’s not crowded, so you can actually have a conversation. The little plates hit the spot. And their wine selections are reliably good. The $8 Sicilian rose rocks.
“You’re supposed to pick sushi rolls up with your hands, especially the larger ones. It’s impossible to eat a 2.5 inch diameter sucker with chopsticks.”
WonTon this is a great tip!
Did you guys know that chopsticks aren’t used in Thailand? So don’t bother with them here, unless you like them!
And, yes, how could I forget, where are my manners??? Happy Jew Year to all of you, authentic tribe members and honorary Jews alike!
jessi, I love Rosh Hashanah. Passover, not so much. I’m really not big on the Seder. Prolly cause I was the youngest for so many years and always had to recite the friggin 4 Questions. Sheesh. And Hanukkah, not so much. A friggin dreidel? Please. Give me Christmas any time!
“Speaking of attorneys, I had dinner with one last night. This person is working on the Dreier mess.”
Cobble, Dreier was briefly a partner in my first law firm. Never worked with him, only interviewed him. He arrived as I left with 2 partners to start our own firm, so we only passed in the revolving door, mercifully.
For Eid, they eat a lamb, with head.
what’s up everyone?!?!?!
Happy Rosh Hashannnnnah 🙂
this is the holiday with all the good food right?