Best dish you have had in the last 30 days?

[El Presidente]

I sourced some local fresh squid this week and prepared some Vietnamese style stuffed squid. I haven't made them in a while but very good.  

[Chibearsv]

I've never had stuffed squid. That looks yummy!

[westg]

On 1/9/2026 at 8:31 AM, El Presidente said:

I sourced some local fresh squid this week and prepared some Vietnamese style stuffed squid. I haven't made them in a while but very good.  

Stuffed...what with...looks delicious. 

[El Presidente]

Love some weekend Dim Sim and Champagne 

[LaoFan]

On 1/9/2026 at 8:31 AM, El Presidente said:

I sourced some local fresh squid this week and prepared some Vietnamese style stuffed squid. I haven't made them in a while but very good.  

@El Presidente Need this recipe. Looks like a showstopper.

[LaoFan]

Auntie Gaik Lean’s Old School Eatery @ Penang

Ayam Kapitan.

Might be the best chicken curry I've ever had.

[SigmundChurchill]

Torrisi, NYC

Apps:

Amberjack Crudo

Clam Boule

Zeppole with Pineapple Jam Wrapped in Prosciutto 

Pasta Dishes: (Which were the real stars of the evening.)

Tortellini Pomodoro - Amazing! They are famous for this.

Raviolini with Blue Prawns and Saffron

Maccheroni Amatriciana - Not pictured, but also wonderful.

Main

Dover Sole

Desert

Affogato

Warm Big Apple Danish

We came for the Affogato, but the waiter said they have a special desert tonight called the Warm Big Apple Danish. He said if we didn't think it was the best desert we have ever tasted, that he would pay for it, so we got that too. Damn if he wasn't right. Never tasted anything like it before.

[Ford2112]

On 1/12/2026 at 11:50 AM, El Presidente said:

Love some weekend Dim Sim and Champagne 

[WestCoastSmokin]

Went out to an Omakase for wife’s birthday dinner here’s some photos! It was all superb and I highly recommend Hidden Fish for your omakase needs in San Diego. 

[LaoFan]

Khao Soi Gai

Next time will add the crispy bits.

[westg]

Seriously. Just a good old fashioned Chicken pie with mushy peas mashed potato and gravy. A great wholesome pub meal normally in winter with a pint of Guinness. Today a Tiger. You gotta just love the granny plate. 😎🌴

[avaldes]

@WestCoastSmokin, I will have to try Hidden Fish next time I’m in San Diego. I’m a native but moved up to SLO a few years ago.

[WestCoastSmokin]

On 1/22/2026 at 9:16 AM, avaldes said:

@WestCoastSmokin, I will have to try Hidden Fish next time I’m in San Diego. I’m a native but moved up to SLO a few years ago.

I booked like a month or so in advance. Just a heads up if you do plan on trying it. 

[Greenhorn2]

Lady from Thailand gave me a recipe for Pad Thai. This was a banger, even if I did cook it. Lol.

[LaoFan]

On 1/15/2026 at 12:42 AM, LaoFan said:

Auntie Gaik Lean’s Old School Eatery @ Penang

Ayam Kapitan.

Might be the best chicken curry I've ever had.

I ain't saying it's perfect...but it's damn delicious.

[El Presidente]

Seafood Sunday lunch

Mahi Mahi crepes

Octopus char grilled with corn

Whole snapper

Whole permit?

[LaoFan]

2 hours ago, El Presidente said:

Seafood Sunday lunch

Mahi Mahi crepes

Octopus char grilled with corn

Whole snapper

Whole permit?

Those mahi mahi crepes look 🔥

 

[loose_axle]

2 hours ago, El Presidente said:

Seafood Sunday lunch

Mahi Mahi crepes

Octopus char grilled with corn

Whole snapper

Whole permit?

There ought to be a law against you. 

Which restaurant if you don't mind me asking @El Presidente? I'm rarely in Brisbane but so far the 'fine dining' venues the relos have dragged me to up there have been decidedly lacklustre and I wouldn't mind compiling my own list. 

[joeypots]

It's bitter cold here and lots of snow on the ground. Someone could make one of those dreary middle of the winter tragic depressing movies here right now and win an Oscar. 

Beef short rib braised in stock and red wine, mashed potatoes with gravy from the bottom of the Le Creuset, and  carrots. Home made winter comfort food at it's best.

[El Presidente]

10 hours ago, loose_axle said:

Which restaurant if you don't mind me asking @El Presidente? I'm rarely in Brisbane but so far the 'fine dining' venues the relos have dragged me to up there have been decidedly lacklustre and I wouldn't mind compiling my own list. 

This was "Tillerman" at Riparian Plaza on the river. 

When you are next up, let me know. Our dining scene is pretty bloody solid. No reason to miss out on great experiences 

[loose_axle]

1 hour ago, El Presidente said:

This was "Tillerman" at Riparian Plaza on the river. 

When you are next up, let me know. Our dining scene is pretty bloody solid. No reason to miss out on great experiences 

Thank you @El Presidente and will most certainly do so!

[westg]

23 hours ago, El Presidente said:

Seafood Sunday lunch

Mahi Mahi crepes

Octopus char grilled with corn

Whole snapper

Whole permit?

I never tried permit. I hear it's pretty good. Looks impressive. 

[El Presidente]

8 hours ago, westg said:

I never tried permit. I hear it's pretty good . Looks impressive.

It blew the Snapper out of the water. Sweet white meat. Excellent. 

[westg]

2 hours ago, El Presidente said:

It blew the Snapper out of the water. Sweet white meat. Excellent. 

It must of had a permit for that