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Doubtless mentioned back in 2019 but I was invited to a (corporate) Lady Gaga concert. I assumed it would be okay, but yes, she was great. The corporation that mounted the event was (is) big enough to rent a stadium for its guests and book her. Not cheap.

I think rather than travel to Bognor Regis I will continue to bug Ana in her DMs.

Any New Yorkers here know Sylvan Terrace? I had never heard of it. Stumbled across it heading for the Morris-Jumel mansion; 12 blocks from me so I was overdue to visit. The Terrace, with its row houses, was one of several streets providing accommodation for people working at the mansion and the estate. Now practically a gated community with the (small) wood frame houses selling for a fortune. But visually striking: looks imported from another city.

It’s not a UK/U.S. usage thing. I would never have put a definite article before Carnegie Hall even when I was in the UK. And I bet knowledgeable American journalists would not write “Arts Council.” Queen Elizabeth Hall has no “the” in front of it. And if anyone but you called me “mid-Atlantic” I would deliver a Bronx cheer.

For almost everyone, a waste of a first choice. I recall some useful guide that told you how many applications schools received versus places available.

That is equally objectionable. I would never think of calling it that. But come to think of it, it is the Royal Albert Hall.

Versus The latter seems much more precise and informative to me. Of course, I may be biased having eaten the first dish and not the second. I mean, the kangaroo tastes like kangaroo and the eggplant very much like eggplant. What is he saying?

I should put some goat in the crockpot. It's been a while.

I can certainly relate to not being able to afford those prices. I think the objection is that Sietsema is singling out Foxface even though the pricing is in line with similar quality restaurants. Le Coucou $20 (leeks) to $31.

"I don't know how much starters cost in ambitious restaurants and it's not my job to know."

Right. I think my last restaurant meal was at Francie (unless it was before Chama Mama). Starters are priced $24-$31, and the cheapest one is a salad.

Brings back memories. Touring all those schools was exhausting. Then, indeed, the argument: "You can put that school at number one, but you are unlikely to get in. You can get into the school you have put at number two, but only if you move it to number one." Good outcome though.

Hearing that from everyone. Big shrug. So much for the fix being in.

I just realized that's very convenient for me. I get off the 1 stop at 79th at least twice a week. So thank you.

https://nypost.com/2023/10/24/lifestyle/trendy-nyc-restaurant-fans-roast-alleged-food-critic-after-hit-piece/

I cannot believe Hinds are playing a holiday camp in Bognor Regis next year. What's wrong with New York City?

Stuck indeed. Quick business trip, no time to travel around. Thanks all.

Aw, I thought it was going to say "trendy restaurant fans," not "trendy restaurant COMMA fans"...

I wish there was a Curse of Mouthfuls, but it wasn’t offline when I tried and isn’t now.

Yes. Chang has done the chef thing and is moving into other revenue streams. Blame him?

When it opened it told me Momofuku Ko is closing.

No, but it's running real slow.

Anyone ever been to Anaheim? I know nothing about the place except there's some Disney thing there. Any basic advice about areas to visit, restaurants, anything would be useful.

This is full of them. The days of terrapin and canvas back duck. https://www.amazon.com/Gourmet-dinners-gastronomic-adventure-original/dp/B0007E8HDG

Hmm, lunch not dinner, which is cheaper. But the menu still looks good.