tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1043567387409721448.post8644811156667160717..comments2024-03-16T10:29:53.692-05:00Comments on lisa is cooking: What’s the Best Meal You’ve Ever Had?lisa is cookinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11880633141546012855noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1043567387409721448.post-2591965641459884002013-01-01T21:38:04.430-06:002013-01-01T21:38:04.430-06:00I loved my food when I visited Spain early last ye...I loved my food when I visited Spain early last year, and your trip sounds equally amazing. I'd be totally jealous if I knew I was not going back in a few months. Thanks for the ideas! OysterCulturehttp://oysterfoodandculture.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1043567387409721448.post-57302033328193720452012-10-24T10:38:58.807-05:002012-10-24T10:38:58.807-05:00What an amazing trip! I'm glad the meal at Ar...What an amazing trip! I'm glad the meal at Arzak was so fabulous and lived up to your expectations :)Kerstinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14728395609823086751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1043567387409721448.post-4335797713630089232012-10-24T09:32:40.325-05:002012-10-24T09:32:40.325-05:00http://tonettejoycefoodfriendsfamily.wordpress.com...http://tonettejoycefoodfriendsfamily.wordpress.com/<br /><br />How wonderful! It all looks fantastic! Thanks for taking u s along!Tonette Joycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03282619985489614075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1043567387409721448.post-25288369891399565622012-10-23T19:58:36.388-05:002012-10-23T19:58:36.388-05:00I am so jelous! What an amazing recollection. The ...I am so jelous! What an amazing recollection. The pictures are all beautiful. My favourite has to be the two waitresses. Talk about service!Cass @foodmyfriendhttp://www.foodmyfriend.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1043567387409721448.post-11494512329069706462012-10-23T13:14:01.311-05:002012-10-23T13:14:01.311-05:00Ooops, I meant to write "I've seen Elena ...Ooops, I meant to write "I've seen Elena and Juan..." <br /><br />sigh....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1043567387409721448.post-84807794429684089112012-10-23T07:09:13.779-05:002012-10-23T07:09:13.779-05:00I am officially SO jealous of your trip. It looks ...I am officially SO jealous of your trip. It looks amazingly delicious!Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17133232352924060797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1043567387409721448.post-2297027546424251542012-10-22T21:16:07.191-05:002012-10-22T21:16:07.191-05:00Sounds like fabulous trip and what a lovely meal!Sounds like fabulous trip and what a lovely meal!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1043567387409721448.post-63247742878914421442012-10-22T20:23:21.775-05:002012-10-22T20:23:21.775-05:00amazing photos Lisa! i don't know if i can cho...amazing photos Lisa! i don't know if i can choose the best, but one of my most memorable meals was actually very close to here - it was in Biarritz, it was a simple rotisserie chicken place but right on the plage. my aunt and uncle took me and i remember we ate the juiciest chicken i've ever had, delicious tarte tatin for dessert and my first ever kir royale. i will never forget that meal. great post!Ahu Shahrabanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13880115295011939217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1043567387409721448.post-79054378243763877952012-10-22T18:02:04.268-05:002012-10-22T18:02:04.268-05:00Lovely shots- looks like you had a great trip! Lik...Lovely shots- looks like you had a great trip! Like everyone else, I'd have a hard time picking just one meal. I find that it's difficult for any experience to be the best on all fronts- i.e. quality of meal, ambiance, and service. I've had a few meals that were really terrific foodwise but the service was lacking. Or conversely, I've had meals where the ambiance was wonderful, the service agreeable, and the food nothing spectacular. But hey, I'm picky :-) I have to say that John Besh's August was pretty awesome on all fronts. And Chez Panisse wasn't too shabby. Beast in Portland was amazing but the communal seating was a buzz kill for me. Book Bindery in Seattle had amazing service and good food. On a really good night, Uchi and Uchiko also fit the bill although I've also been in when one of the elements was off, as well. Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17007563758020973683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1043567387409721448.post-68427866668591325862012-10-22T15:30:58.160-05:002012-10-22T15:30:58.160-05:00Lisa, this was an OUTSTANDING POST! What a great ...Lisa, this was an OUTSTANDING POST! What a great gastronomic experience, and I'm thrilled that you shared it with us!<br /><br />I've Elena and Juan Mari on TV a couple of times, I think on a show with Anthony Bourdain, maybe - indeed, your meal was a once in a lifetime deal! I lived vicariously through it all, the cone made of manioc is intriguing, I wish I could taste it some day... <br /><br />as to my best meal, I think I would have to pick our lunch (tasting menu) on Taillevent, which I blogged about a couple of years ago. It was outstanding! <br /><br /><br /><br />SallyBRhttp://bewitchingkitchen.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1043567387409721448.post-51210753574351099782012-10-22T14:22:58.126-05:002012-10-22T14:22:58.126-05:00Oh Lisa, what an intoxicating post! I am happy you...Oh Lisa, what an intoxicating post! I am happy you had a great trip with food experiences that will forever remain etched in your memory! Debhttp://eastofedencooking.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1043567387409721448.post-1824105088004906982012-10-22T12:05:57.115-05:002012-10-22T12:05:57.115-05:00That area of Spain is high on my travel bucket lis...That area of Spain is high on my travel bucket list. I'm bookmarking this post for future reference. Great job on posting ... and thanks!Joan Novahttp://foodalogue.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1043567387409721448.post-90553120632022392272012-10-22T09:18:48.875-05:002012-10-22T09:18:48.875-05:00I have had so many great meals.....however, one of...I have had so many great meals.....however, one of my most memorable and favorites was in a little boucherie in Montreal! We sat down to the most amazing duck rillette sandwiches on baguettes wrapped in paper. I was moaning after each bite.<br /><br />Your Spain trip looks wonderful!!!!Stacey Snackshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08957289962927855954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1043567387409721448.post-16465054022765320292012-10-22T07:33:11.660-05:002012-10-22T07:33:11.660-05:00I don't think I could narrow it down to one, b...I don't think I could narrow it down to one, but the two that came to mind the quickest were restaurant experiences where great atmosphere was coupled with marvelous food. Nick's Italian Cafe in McMinneville, Oregon and Gallitoire's restaurant in New Orleans. And then throw in a couple of meals I've prepared and I'd could at least have a top 5. Your trip looks fantastic. And the descriptions of your meals .... well thanks for taking the time to write it up. WOW. And to be able to visit the 8th best restaurant in the world. What a treat.Lea Ann (Cooking on the Ranch)http://www.highlandsranchfoodie.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1043567387409721448.post-71102879430499079502012-10-22T05:57:26.117-05:002012-10-22T05:57:26.117-05:00That's a difficult question to answer, Lisa. I...That's a difficult question to answer, Lisa. I don't think I could choose a favorite meal. <br />It was great fun when our 50 Women Game Changer group did Elena Arzak. I would give anything to have a meal there!Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10038190964528332030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1043567387409721448.post-75691783645585835032012-10-22T00:59:16.393-05:002012-10-22T00:59:16.393-05:00Thank you for sharing such an incredible holiday e...Thank you for sharing such an incredible holiday experience my friend :)<br /><br />Cheers<br />Choc Chip Uru Choc Chip Uru @ Go Bake Yourselfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10565188666150518885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1043567387409721448.post-72980064327824550912012-10-21T23:14:48.898-05:002012-10-21T23:14:48.898-05:00What a great holiday. I love all your images and ...What a great holiday. I love all your images and that restaurant looks gorgeous. How strange that everyone gets lost getting there. At least you found your way there fairly quickly xxHotly Spicedhttp://hotlyspiced.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1043567387409721448.post-79866566448840894742012-10-21T21:43:56.638-05:002012-10-21T21:43:56.638-05:00Remarkable. So happy to read about your experience...Remarkable. So happy to read about your experiences.<br />Don't think I could have left my camera behind. Kudos to you.<br />Great writing Lisa...<br />LLLori Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07618373287712454892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1043567387409721448.post-41517863454212608662012-10-21T18:50:59.592-05:002012-10-21T18:50:59.592-05:00So jealous of your trip! Spain has long been on my...So jealous of your trip! Spain has long been on my list of dream destinations. Glad you got to experience your best meal ever too!Esihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16375984772198195200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1043567387409721448.post-25197312946790661782012-10-21T16:04:40.575-05:002012-10-21T16:04:40.575-05:00A very difficult question to answer... What a fabu...A very difficult question to answer... What a fabulous meal! Beautiful. Thanks for sharing.<br /><br />Cheers,<br /><br />RosaRosa's Yummy Yumshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04130051839810091958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1043567387409721448.post-37993698456542091622012-10-21T14:22:21.445-05:002012-10-21T14:22:21.445-05:00What a fantastic trip! You must have had a wonder...What a fantastic trip! You must have had a wonderful time. Thanks for describing your meals in so much detail - I felt as if I was right there. I'm not actually sure how I'd answer the question about what's the best meal I've ever had. I'm usually hungry, so the honest answer is really the next one; but of course that doesn't answer the true intent of the question. Really excellent post - thanks so much.Kitchen Riffshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.com