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  1. 13 minutes ago, samhexum said:

    Tabletop BBQ at Sik Gaek

     

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    “Oh, that’s probably too much food,” the server warns in a refreshing moment of honesty. “Most dishes are intended to serve three to four.”

    He then reaches under the table for an invisible switch, and flames appear.

    The restaurant is Sik Gaek, and the booths are tucked under tin awnings reminiscent of a back alley in a bustling Asian city, the walls plastered with karaoke posters. Next to each table sit enormous plastic red buckets where diners discard shells, bones and shrimp tails. This is Korean barbecue at its very best. It’s a whole different ballgame than the American version.

    Soon the waiter returns and begins frying a couple of eggs in a skillet to be set aside as one of many garnishes. Next, a technicolor parade of small plates arrives, none of them ordered by the table. These are customary complimentary dishes often enjoyed as appetizers or used as toppings with the main course. There are bowls of flaming red kimchi—one of pickled mushrooms and vegetables, garlic cloves and jalapenos—and yet another steaming dish of what appears to be an egg soufflé. The Korean rice cakes are a favorite at Sik Gaek. The thin strips of fish cakes glistening with a glowing red sriracha glaze actually resemble long, chewy gnocchi. Lush leaves of bibb lettuce serve as jade wraps for the delicacies to come.

     

    And now, the barbecue begins. Paper thin strips of bulgogi—sesame, soy and garlic marinated short ribs—sizzle and curl as they brown on the grill. A gargantuan, ice cube-studded platter covers the end of the table and brims over with piles of clams, sea snails, prawns, scallops, mussels and even shells full of crab meat, veggies and mozzarella cheese. It’s all slowly grilled on the tabletop.

    Bold diners will want to try Sik Gaek’s famous plate, the seafood hot pot—a rice bowl placed over the grill and filled with fresh seafood, including a live octopus, that is slowly steamed over the heat. Skeptics may want to check out the YouTube clip with Anthony Bourdain and David Chang.

    Whether you are adventurous or timid, the menu is ideally suited for sharing among friends who can agree on a few dishes. Even the spicy ramen soup is intended to feed a small family. Start off with a few orders and add more as you go along to gradually build a tableside grilled feast.

    From steamed fresh lobster to beef short rib stew, monkfish and mackerel to prawns and scallops, each order arrives in heaping platters. Although health codes prevent guests from taking home unconsumed raw meats, don’t waste those untouched gems. Ask nicely, and your server will have the kitchen steam or grill your leftovers and package it to take home.

    Sik Gaek
    49-11 Roosevelt Ave, Woodside
    718-205-4555
    Open daily from 3 p.m. to 4 a.m.

    https://qns.com/2013/05/tabletop-bbq-at-sik-gaek/

    I'm salivating as a part time vegan.... :)

  2. That has only happened to me once (to my knowledge) where an escort would actually tell me that he had to cancel our meeting as someone booked an overnight. At least they were truthful. I was raised to keep my word even if it means sometimes missing out on other things (better dinner invites etc..). 

    As a business decision the escort is free to do whatever he wants, but I would not repeat (he was a french/quebecois student traveling through NYC).

     

  3. On 6/3/2023 at 10:44 AM, Lucky said:

    Given how long the parade is in NYC and SF, I prefer to walk the length of it rather than watch a few miles of church-going gays. Let's face it, I'm there for the shirtless guys.

    Happy Pride ;). I'm there for the Altoids float as well as Barry's Bootcamp. They have some of the hottest guys. And, not to mention the Adonis float :)

  4. Congrats to Rebel for making it work- it certainly helped her snag a hot guy ;)

    I work hard at keeping in shape by going to the gym and ensuring a weekly caloric deficit. BMI of 20 and 16% body fat- still some work to go. But I feel good. 

    It’s sometimes a struggle to maintain as I eat out a lot, enjoy good food, and have a busy social calendar involving eating out most nights. Not sure if I can sustain myself on 600 (that is less than 2 orders of dimsum or equivalent to 8 dumplings)- even less than concentration camps- wasn’t it 800? 

     

     

  5. 1 hour ago, cany10011 said:

    This story is oft played on many dating apps... which is why i don't date. I only have sex. 

    My regular guy (I met on seeking) tells me he just signed up for the exclusive dating app "Raya". Mind you, it might be a low bar because even though they claim a <10% acceptance rate, my friend went to average state school, but has hot aryan looks and works for a Fortune 100 company (entry level).

    He asked me if I wanted a referral to Raya (he charges 1K for referrals, but wanted to give to me for free). I told him I don't need Raya, I have seeking and rentmen. 

  6. 16 hours ago, TorontoDrew said:

    They're back again.  Hot Asian guys looking for love (and your money).  I don't block them right away anymore.  I like to knock them off script and see how they react.  On script they can be eloquent.  Off script they struggle.  I send them faceless nudes and ask for theirs.  Keep talking about sex and make them uncomfortable.   Then I report the profile.

    I obviously have too much time on my hands.

    Another one (a girl this time) told me she met an engineer on an oil rig who was coming to visit in a month's time. They both shared the same interests and have same family background (only child... i'm sure this was fabricated). After sexting daily and getting hot and heavy on whatsapp, the scammer guy becomes silent and says he is depressed. After a period of non communication (after 3 days), he tells her that he needs 20K to pay his subcontractor and that because he is an on an oil rig he cannot call his bank etc... and gives her the name of his friend that she should send money to. This friend of mine then calls me and asks what she should do (WTF???). I told her, "you've been scammed already and you are asking me what to do? ..like she was even contemplating for a second in sending him some money.

     Crazy and gullible people out there! And, there are the scammers out there looking for them!

  7. I think the benefit you get from being "loyal" to providers is perhaps first options for desired appointment slots?  But, I like your idea :) I don't think though, many providers would be giving it away for free and perhaps provide more intangible benefits like spending extra time off the clock... or favorable pricing for extended vacations etc.

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