I just live so far out that it's easier for me to buy large quantities and have them in storage.
I guess that was part of my disbelief. You have a (I assume at least weekly) farmer's market and you stock up on that much?
Yeah, we're building a race of frog-people. It's a good time
Xander ,'Selfless'
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megan walker - Mar 27, 2008 8:57:07 am PDT #4125 of 23273
"What kind of magical sunshine and lollipop world do you live in? Because you need to be medicated."-SFist
Frankenbuddha - Mar 27, 2008 8:58:16 am PDT #4126 of 23273
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"
I should add that I don't consider the Italian dressing option to be in any way upscale, but it wouldn't have been bland, which was the crux of the criticisms.
Vortex - Mar 27, 2008 8:59:34 am PDT #4127 of 23273
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman
They did have a suspiciously large amount of fresh produce on hand. But, maybe that was for the week. And I think that Padma said that they had food that they had bought in anticipation of the block party.
Frankenbuddha - Mar 27, 2008 9:02:23 am PDT #4128 of 23273
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"
And I think that Padma said that they had food that they had bought in anticipation of the block party.
OK, I didn't hallucinate that. Good to know.
megan walker - Mar 27, 2008 9:02:53 am PDT #4129 of 23273
"What kind of magical sunshine and lollipop world do you live in? Because you need to be medicated."-SFist
Well, I assume the producers gave them money when they went to get permissions and such, because 7 full bags of groceries is a lot more than anyone would contribute to a block party.
Jessica - Mar 27, 2008 9:03:53 am PDT #4130 of 23273
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
I haven't seen the ep yet, but I'd be very surprised if Bravo hadn't at least helped these people go shopping.
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Kathy A - Mar 27, 2008 9:05:59 am PDT #4131 of 23273
We're very stretchy. - Connie Neil
I hope someone calls them on their attitude, because if they're pissy the whole season about being in Chicago, I am going to be seriously miffed.
Some of them mentioned in Ep 1 that Chicago has finally gotten a reputation as being a top-flight foodie town, but this week's ep isn't showing that respect. Featuring Mexican food is definitely a Chicago thing (most local foodies think that we have the best Mexican cuisine scene north of the Rio Grande), so it was great to have Rick Bayliss on as guest judge.
I hope that they branch out and focus on both the traditional Chicago foods (they already did pizza, now they can do steak) and other newer cuisines (our Thai restaurants are as varied and numerous as anywhere in the country).
lisah - Mar 27, 2008 9:09:34 am PDT #4132 of 23273
Punishingly Intricate
It's so ridiculous that I've never been to Chicago! It really sounds like my kind of town. Plus my parents met there so I wouldn't even exist without it!
Amy - Mar 27, 2008 9:21:24 am PDT #4133 of 23273
Because books.
I guess that was part of my disbelief. You have a (I assume at least weekly) farmer's market and you stock up on that much?
You should see my mom at the farmer's market. She goes a little nutty.
Jesse - Mar 27, 2008 9:41:30 am PDT #4134 of 23273
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
It really sounds like my kind of town.
Your kind of people, too?
People who... will smile at you?