The Miscellaneous Thought Thread

[truecoat]

I can't answer that generally. In my family, one moved because she loves Nashville and got a job there. She convinced the other two to join her. They like the music scene and the lower cost of living and the climate was only a minor change (Hot and humid yes, but no snow).

For the record, I've never been there. I can just report what their reasons were.

Maybe it's that Tennessee is closer to the middle in quality of life rankings compared to a bunch of the other states in the south.
The headers for those numbers are health care, education, economy, infrastructure, opportunity, fiscal stability, crime and corrections, and natural environment out of the 50 states.

 

[Rich T]

I do really like Disney Dan’s idea to replace Aerosmith with Powerline on Rock N’ Rollercoaster. Not only would it make the ride more lively, it would draw more recognition to the fact that “A Goofy Movie” is, quite possibly, the most fun film Disney has ever produced.

 

[mickEblu]

We’re at Super Nintendo Land. Been here for the last three + hours. Quick Review…

Mario Kart Ride: B-
Mario Kart Queue: A-
Super Nintendo World: A-
Mini Games: C
Bowser Jr Boss Game: A
Toads Cafe: B+
Food @ Toads Cafe: D

 

[BuzzedPotatoHead89]

We’re at Super Nintendo Land. Been here for the last three + hours. Quick Review…

Mario Kart Ride: B-
Super Nintendo World: A-
Mini Games: C
Bowser Jr Boss Game: A
Toads Cafe: B+
Food @ Toads Cafe: D

Just curious… what did you order at Toads? And looking forward to your more in depth review.

Contemplating going later this week myself.

 

[Californian Elitist]

Food is one thing Universal can’t seem to get quite right.

 

[mickEblu]

Just curious… what did you order at Toads? And looking forward to your more in depth review.

Contemplating going later this week myself.

We had the Child’s meal (burger), the Mario Mushroom burger, Tiramisu and Matcha Italian cookie cake. The kids meal is fine for kids I guess. My burger was pretty bad. The flavor of the meat reminded me of my elementary school cafeteria. The truffle crinkle cut fries were good. The Tiramisu didn’t have enough espresso flavor coming thru. The other dessert was a little too sweet but good.

 

[Disney Analyst]

We had the Child’s meal (burger), the Mario Mushroom burger, Tiramisu and Matcha Italian cookie cake. The kids meal is fine for kids I guess. My burger was pretty bad. The flavor of the meat reminded me of my elementary school cafeteria. The truffle crinkle cut fries were good. The Tiramisu didn’t have enough espresso flavor coming thru. The other dessert was a little too sweet but good.

Ahh, your mistake was getting a burger. Should have gone for the spicy spaghetti, which I've seen great reviews for

 

[mickEblu]

Ahh, your mistake was getting a burger. Should have gone for the spicy spaghetti, which I've seen great reviews for

Lol. I’m Italian. I can’t

In hindsight though since that burger sucked I wish I got it just to say I tried it. Couldn’t be worse than the burger.

 

[mickEblu]

Ohana Hawaiian BBQ takeout on the way home: A+++

 

[Phroobar]

Universal is never been known for their food. A lot of it is pretty bad. I try to eat in the Three Broomsticks when I'm there or in City Walk.

 

[truecoat]

Food is one thing Universal can’t seem to get quite right.

Have you ever had the Clogger?

 

[truecoat]

Lol. I’m Italian. I can’t

In hindsight though since that burger sucked I wish I got it just to say I tried it. Couldn’t be worse than the burger.

 

[mickEblu]

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Lol. I’m really not that snobby. I’m good at judging something for what it is. I eat at some places my family would turn their nose up at… like Andre’s. A classic Los Angeles cafeteria across the street from Farmers Market/ the Grove that serves “Italian” food. Honestly, their meat sauce spaghetti, garlic bread and salad with whatever the white dressing is just works.

 

[Californian Elitist]

Lol. I’m really not that snobby. I’m good at judging something for what it is. I eat at some places my family would turn their nose up at… like Andre’s. A classic Los Angeles cafeteria across the street from Farmers Market/ the Grove that serves “Italian” food. Honestly, their meat sauce spaghetti, garlic bread and salad with whatever the white dressing is just works.

RIP Andre’s. That was one of my childhood staples.

 

[Californian Elitist]

Have you ever had the Clogger?

Nope.

 

[mickEblu]

RIP Andre’s. That was one of my childhood staples.

Oh shoot did it close!? I go to their sister restaurant in the valley now - Grandi Italiani. Same exact food.

 

[Californian Elitist]

Oh shoot did it close!? I go to their sister restaurant in the valley now - Grande Italiani. Same exact food.

Yep, it’s officially closed! Broke my heart when my mom told me. They’re building apartments in that location. Boooooo.

I’ll have to check out Grande Italiani, for sure. Thanks for mentioning it.

 

[Californian Elitist]

@mickEblu I just googled it and their website says they’re temporarily closed. We’ll have to stay tuned!

 

[mickEblu]

Yep, it’s officially closed! Broke my heart when my mom told me. They’re building apartments in that location. Boooooo.

I’ll have to check out Grande Italiani, for sure. Thanks for mentioning it.

Yeah you should go. It doesn’t have the classic old school vibes unfortunately but it has a certain charm to it for being a new spot. They opened up about 2-3 years ago. It’s a huge restaurant. It’s always empty though so it doesn’t have that lived in hectic feel that Andres had. I think they do a lot of catering/ Take out. They must to pay that rent. It’s literally the same food/ menu though. I think it’s either the same owner or the Brother or whoever owned Andres.

 

[mickEblu]

@mickEblu I just googled it and their website says they’re temporarily closed. We’ll have to stay tuned!

$hit!