Comments on: Do You Feel Lucky? http://www.saltshaker.net/20081127/do-you-feel-lucky Casting a little flavor (and a few aspersions) on the world of food, drink, and life Sat, 11 Feb 2012 22:16:17 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: SaltShaker » Blog Archive » Home of the Brave… Parrots… http://www.saltshaker.net/20081127/do-you-feel-lucky/comment-page-1#comment-192468 SaltShaker » Blog Archive » Home of the Brave… Parrots… Mon, 04 Jan 2010 23:40:39 +0000 http://www.saltshaker.net/?p=1654#comment-192468 [...] no question the place is handsome, much like its sibling, Lucky Luciano, both spots owned by Lucky himself (also rather handsome). And it’s a bit brave, going for [...] [...] no question the place is handsome, much like its sibling, Lucky Luciano, both spots owned by Lucky himself (also rather handsome). And it’s a bit brave, going for [...]

]]> By: SaltShaker » Blog Archive » The Supremes – Track 5 http://www.saltshaker.net/20081127/do-you-feel-lucky/comment-page-1#comment-190881 SaltShaker » Blog Archive » The Supremes – Track 5 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:16:15 +0000 http://www.saltshaker.net/?p=1654#comment-190881 [...] of Estados Unidos is the well-known restaurant Los Loros, run by Luciano Sosto, also owner of Lucky Luciano in Palermo. Luciano is also one of the best known sommeliers in the city and was founder of one of [...] [...] of Estados Unidos is the well-known restaurant Los Loros, run by Luciano Sosto, also owner of Lucky Luciano in Palermo. Luciano is also one of the best known sommeliers in the city and was founder of one of [...]

]]> By: dan http://www.saltshaker.net/20081127/do-you-feel-lucky/comment-page-1#comment-175593 dan Fri, 28 Nov 2008 02:07:47 +0000 http://www.saltshaker.net/?p=1654#comment-175593 Paula, it really comes down to a simple thing, and I don't at all mean this to be rude, but, this is my blog, that I pay for, and is a journal of my personal experiences and opinions - it's not at all meant to be objective, it's intended to be completely subjective. So, while you are correct that personal taste is subjective, this particular website is about my personal taste - not anyone else's. It doesn't mean I won't listen to other's opinions, in fact that's why I went back to Guido's to see if I'd just hit an off-day the first time. So either I've hit two off-days (and quite a few friends here apparently have too - within my social circle I only know one person who likes the place) or... well, I've already expressed my opinion on the place and stand by it. And, by the way, given that it is just my opinion, which as you note is no better than anyone else's, there's no reason that you should feel embarassment or a need to justify yourself. For me, while I enjoy having a sort of "grazing" experience, <em>i.e.,</em> multiple plates to sample from, I don't enjoy it when virtually all of them are mediocre. On the flip side, I can't say that I found Lucky Luciano at all stuffy - it was a completely relaxed, casual experience - perhaps because we were in the garden and not the dining room - with, as you put it, simple yet beautifully made food, we chatted with our waitress, the wine guy, and one of the owners, we felt completely at ease - and, just as much food cost 2/3 of what it does around the corner. One of the things you noted was that Carlos knows the neighbors, the regulars, and takes care of them - perhaps he just doesn't do so with others.... Paula, it really comes down to a simple thing, and I don’t at all mean this to be rude, but, this is my blog, that I pay for, and is a journal of my personal experiences and opinions – it’s not at all meant to be objective, it’s intended to be completely subjective. So, while you are correct that personal taste is subjective, this particular website is about my personal taste – not anyone else’s. It doesn’t mean I won’t listen to other’s opinions, in fact that’s why I went back to Guido’s to see if I’d just hit an off-day the first time. So either I’ve hit two off-days (and quite a few friends here apparently have too – within my social circle I only know one person who likes the place) or… well, I’ve already expressed my opinion on the place and stand by it. And, by the way, given that it is just my opinion, which as you note is no better than anyone else’s, there’s no reason that you should feel embarassment or a need to justify yourself.

For me, while I enjoy having a sort of “grazing” experience, i.e., multiple plates to sample from, I don’t enjoy it when virtually all of them are mediocre.

On the flip side, I can’t say that I found Lucky Luciano at all stuffy – it was a completely relaxed, casual experience – perhaps because we were in the garden and not the dining room – with, as you put it, simple yet beautifully made food, we chatted with our waitress, the wine guy, and one of the owners, we felt completely at ease – and, just as much food cost 2/3 of what it does around the corner. One of the things you noted was that Carlos knows the neighbors, the regulars, and takes care of them – perhaps he just doesn’t do so with others….

]]> By: Paula http://www.saltshaker.net/20081127/do-you-feel-lucky/comment-page-1#comment-175579 Paula Thu, 27 Nov 2008 21:09:00 +0000 http://www.saltshaker.net/?p=1654#comment-175579 I am one of the firm devotees of Guido's Bar and I say it without embarassment or justification as I don't consider myself to be an absolute idiot or philistine for liking it (as the analogy to Little Italy might suggest). I agree that Lucky Luciano serves fantastic food. However, it is a much stuffier place and you are stuck with one dish, however good that might be which is not always what I fancy. Guido's Bar is also my local, round the corner from my place. Carlos knows all the neighbours and makes sure you are well tended to when you go. The food, not just for me but for all my friends and family members who have been, is simple yet beautifully made and I always find that they bring me a lot more than I can eat so I cannot relate to your experience at all. I respect yur opinion but I think you should respect that of many people who love it as it is as valuable. After all, personal taste is subjective and no one is better than the next. I am one of the firm devotees of Guido’s Bar and I say it without embarassment or justification as I don’t consider myself to be an absolute idiot or philistine for liking it (as the analogy to Little Italy might suggest). I agree that Lucky Luciano serves fantastic food. However, it is a much stuffier place and you are stuck with one dish, however good that might be which is not always what I fancy. Guido’s Bar is also my local, round the corner from my place. Carlos knows all the neighbours and makes sure you are well tended to when you go. The food, not just for me but for all my friends and family members who have been, is simple yet beautifully made and I always find that they bring me a lot more than I can eat so I cannot relate to your experience at all. I respect yur opinion but I think you should respect that of many people who love it as it is as valuable. After all, personal taste is subjective and no one is better than the next.

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