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Valentine's Day (attn: Catfish 44, AlM, etc.....)

Posted by LuchAAA on Fri Jan 30 01:48:25 2026

Valentine's Day is right around the corner and it's time for men to start making plans. It's the man's role in all this. To plan for Valentine's Day.

Catfish 44. You have posted about your culinary skills before. I guess you're going to cook for Valentine's Day, instead of making restaurant reservations. Just be sure you have all the ingredients you need when you cook for Valentine's Day. You don't want to be missing ingredients for that special day.

AlM. You live in the restaurant capitol of the world, NYC. You'd better make sure you have reservations instead of procrastinating. There's hell to pay when a man messes up Valentine's Day.

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Re: Valentine's Day (attn: Catfish 44, AlM, etc.....)

Posted by Catfish 44 on Fri Jan 30 08:48:35 2026, in response to Valentine's Day (attn: Catfish 44, AlM, etc.....), posted by LuchAAA on Fri Jan 30 01:48:25 2026.

It will be a sautéed chicken francese with pasta, spinach, and garlic bread. Lemon butter wine sauce. And capers. That’s the ingredient I have to remember.
We’re leaving the next day on a jet plane so it’ll be an early and quick dinner.

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Re: Valentine's Day (attn: Catfish 44, AlM, etc.....)

Posted by LuchAAA on Fri Jan 30 12:21:53 2026, in response to Re: Valentine's Day (attn: Catfish 44, AlM, etc.....), posted by Catfish 44 on Fri Jan 30 08:48:35 2026.

Oh man.

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Re: Valentine's Day (attn: Catfish 44, AlM, etc.....)

Posted by Catfish 44 on Fri Jan 30 13:12:17 2026, in response to Re: Valentine's Day (attn: Catfish 44, AlM, etc.....), posted by LuchAAA on Fri Jan 30 12:21:53 2026.

What happened?

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Re: Valentine's Day (attn: Catfish 44, AlM, etc.....)

Posted by LuchAAA on Fri Jan 30 13:16:08 2026, in response to Re: Valentine's Day (attn: Catfish 44, AlM, etc.....), posted by Catfish 44 on Fri Jan 30 13:12:17 2026.

A few things happened here.

It looks like you didn't trim down for Valentine's Day. Well, it's hard to do that during the winter months. It's an evolutionary thing.

The meal you're preparing deserves a lot of attention. I have a lot of questions that I'll ask later. I have to go shopping right now. I need forested bacon, lard, and other things.

You're going to be in an airplane. I hope that works out. Maybe you'll use the "Coney Island climb".

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Re: Valentine's Day (attn: Catfish 44, AlM, etc.....)

Posted by BILLBKLYN on Fri Jan 30 14:30:20 2026, in response to Valentine's Day (attn: Catfish 44, AlM, etc.....), posted by LuchAAA on Fri Jan 30 01:48:25 2026.

I'll take the missus to a steakhouse. We "double date" with my BIL and SIL for the last number of years.

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Re: Valentine's Day (attn: Catfish 44, AlM, etc.....)

Posted by LuchAAA on Sat Jan 31 18:27:05 2026, in response to Re: Valentine's Day (attn: Catfish 44, AlM, etc.....), posted by BILLBKLYN on Fri Jan 30 14:30:20 2026.

A steakhouse. That's toxic masculinity for sure. I'll be at a restaurant, on Valentine's Day, eating alone, but observing for entertainment. I find couples entertaining.

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Re: Valentine's Day (attn: Catfish 44, AlM, etc.....)

Posted by rkba on Sat Jan 31 18:46:12 2026, in response to Re: Valentine's Day (attn: Catfish 44, AlM, etc.....), posted by LuchAAA on Sat Jan 31 18:27:05 2026.

make sure you get the good seat in the house. you know, the one that gives you the best view of the diners, the front door, the staff coming out of the back...

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Re: Valentine's Day (attn: Catfish 44, AlM, etc.....)

Posted by LuchAAA on Sat Jan 31 19:04:13 2026, in response to Re: Valentine's Day (attn: Catfish 44, AlM, etc.....), posted by rkba on Sat Jan 31 18:46:12 2026.

I'll probably be at the bar on a stool if all tables are booked. THIW.

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Re: Valentine's Day (attn: Catfish 44, AlM, etc.....)

Posted by rkba on Sat Jan 31 19:55:12 2026, in response to Re: Valentine's Day (attn: Catfish 44, AlM, etc.....), posted by LuchAAA on Sat Jan 31 19:04:13 2026.

a bar is always a good place to be, but the people watching can be subpar.

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Re: Valentine's Day (attn: Catfish 44, AlM, etc.....)

Posted by BILLBKLYN on Sat Jan 31 20:21:21 2026, in response to Re: Valentine's Day (attn: Catfish 44, AlM, etc.....), posted by LuchAAA on Sat Jan 31 18:27:05 2026.

It's masculine, but certainly not toxic!

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Re: Valentine's Day (attn: Catfish 44, AlM, etc.....)

Posted by BILLBKLYN on Sat Jan 31 20:22:50 2026, in response to Re: Valentine's Day (attn: Catfish 44, AlM, etc.....), posted by LuchAAA on Sat Jan 31 19:04:13 2026.

Speaking of bar, I went to a German restaurant last night and was drinking Spaten. Prost!!

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Re: Valentine's Day (attn: Catfish 44, AlM, etc.....)

Posted by LuchAAA on Sat Jan 31 20:43:57 2026, in response to Re: Valentine's Day (attn: Catfish 44, AlM, etc.....), posted by BILLBKLYN on Sat Jan 31 20:22:50 2026.

Where did you go?

You should not drink and drive. You could get DUI'd.

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Re: Valentine's Day (attn: Catfish 44, AlM, etc.....)

Posted by rkba on Sat Jan 31 21:16:11 2026, in response to Re: Valentine's Day (attn: Catfish 44, AlM, etc.....), posted by BILLBKLYN on Sat Jan 31 20:22:50 2026.

spaten is great if you're going to be out with friends for a while. light, refreshing, low %...it's a good social beer.

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Re: Valentine's Day (attn: Catfish 44, AlM, etc.....)

Posted by BILLBKLYN on Sat Jan 31 21:31:43 2026, in response to Re: Valentine's Day (attn: Catfish 44, AlM, etc.....), posted by rkba on Sat Jan 31 21:16:11 2026.

Yeah, I like it with thise heavy Kraut meals.

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Re: Valentine's Day (attn: Catfish 44, AlM, etc.....)

Posted by BILLBKLYN on Sat Jan 31 21:40:32 2026, in response to Re: Valentine's Day (attn: Catfish 44, AlM, etc.....), posted by LuchAAA on Sat Jan 31 20:43:57 2026.

Kilmeyer's on Staten Italy. I had 2.

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Re: Valentine's Day (attn: Catfish 44, AlM, etc.....)

Posted by rkba on Sat Jan 31 21:44:29 2026, in response to Re: Valentine's Day (attn: Catfish 44, AlM, etc.....), posted by BILLBKLYN on Sat Jan 31 21:31:43 2026.

you never leave hungry from a (real) german restaurant!

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Re: Valentine's Day (attn: Catfish 44, AlM, etc.....)

Posted by BILLBKLYN on Sat Jan 31 21:45:40 2026, in response to Re: Valentine's Day (attn: Catfish 44, AlM, etc.....), posted by rkba on Sat Jan 31 21:44:29 2026.

Nope!

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Re: Valentine's Day (attn: Catfish 44, AlM, etc.....)

Posted by rkba on Sat Jan 31 21:46:39 2026, in response to Re: Valentine's Day (attn: Catfish 44, AlM, etc.....), posted by BILLBKLYN on Sat Jan 31 21:40:32 2026.

that's a good spot, very traditional looking. they even had the german-style street signs on the corner.

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Re: Valentine's Day (attn: Catfish 44, AlM, etc.....)

Posted by Catfish 44 on Sat Jan 31 21:54:19 2026, in response to Re: Valentine's Day (attn: Catfish 44, AlM, etc.....), posted by LuchAAA on Sat Jan 31 18:27:05 2026.

Toxic masculinity?
Steakhouses aren’t restaurants?

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Re: Valentine's Day (attn: Catfish 44, AlM, etc.....)

Posted by Catfish 44 on Sat Jan 31 21:58:56 2026, in response to Re: Valentine's Day (attn: Catfish 44, AlM, etc.....), posted by LuchAAA on Sat Jan 31 19:04:13 2026.

At the bar?

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Re: Valentine's Day (attn: Catfish 44, AlM, etc.....)

Posted by LuchAAA on Sat Jan 31 23:21:45 2026, in response to Re: Valentine's Day (attn: Catfish 44, AlM, etc.....), posted by Catfish 44 on Sat Jan 31 21:58:56 2026.

Yes. The bar. Waiter or bartender will serve people who can't get a table.

Valentine's Day is for couples, like you and your wife, who need a table. If people go to a restaurant not as a couple they'll be seated at the bar to make room for couples.

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Re: Valentine's Day (attn: Catfish 44, AlM, etc.....)

Posted by LuchAAA on Sat Jan 31 23:22:31 2026, in response to Re: Valentine's Day (attn: Catfish 44, AlM, etc.....), posted by Catfish 44 on Sat Jan 31 21:54:19 2026.

Yes. But it's a steak restaurant. It's not romantic. It's masculine.



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Re: Valentine's Day (attn: Catfish 44, AlM, etc.....)

Posted by LuchAAA on Sat Jan 31 23:31:18 2026, in response to Re: Valentine's Day (attn: Catfish 44, AlM, etc.....), posted by BILLBKLYN on Sat Jan 31 21:40:32 2026.

cool.

Hope you enjoy Valentine's Day. Better make your reservations.

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Re: Valentine's Day (attn: Catfish 44, AlM, etc.....)

Posted by Catfish 44 on Sat Jan 31 23:51:03 2026, in response to Re: Valentine's Day (attn: Catfish 44, AlM, etc.....), posted by LuchAAA on Sat Jan 31 23:21:45 2026.

There is alcohol at the bar.

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Re: Valentine's Day (attn: Catfish 44, AlM, etc.....)

Posted by Catfish 44 on Sat Jan 31 23:54:21 2026, in response to Re: Valentine's Day (attn: Catfish 44, AlM, etc.....), posted by LuchAAA on Sat Jan 31 23:22:31 2026.

It’s a treat which can be romantic in and of itself

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Re: Valentine's Day (attn: Catfish 44, AlM, etc.....)

Posted by LuchAAA on Sun Feb 1 00:15:54 2026, in response to Re: Valentine's Day (attn: Catfish 44, AlM, etc.....), posted by Catfish 44 on Sat Jan 31 23:51:03 2026.

I'm not anti-alcohol.

I do plan on having two glasses of wine in 2026.

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Re: Valentine's Day (attn: Catfish 44, AlM, etc.....)

Posted by LuchAAA on Sun Feb 1 00:16:12 2026, in response to Re: Valentine's Day (attn: Catfish 44, AlM, etc.....), posted by Catfish 44 on Sat Jan 31 23:54:21 2026.

True.

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Re: Valentine's Day (attn: Catfish 44, AlM, etc.....)

Posted by Catfish 44 on Sun Feb 1 01:36:47 2026, in response to Re: Valentine's Day (attn: Catfish 44, AlM, etc.....), posted by LuchAAA on Sun Feb 1 00:16:12 2026.

It is true.
And you have to keep in mind that there is not a set standard for what women find acceptable in this Valentine’s Day discussion.
If my missus wants to spend a quiet evening in the kitchen with me while I make us an intimate dinner as opposed to going to a restaurant with guys in football jerseys and sweatpants that’s what she’ll get.
And a sautéed chicken dish is as personal and as exquisite as can be without pretentiously breaking the bank to simply show off.

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Re: Valentine's Day (attn: Catfish 44, AlM, etc.....)

Posted by LuchAAA on Sun Feb 1 01:52:03 2026, in response to Re: Valentine's Day (attn: Catfish 44, AlM, etc.....), posted by Catfish 44 on Sun Feb 1 01:36:47 2026.

Don't forget the capers.

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Re: Valentine's Day (attn: Catfish 44, AlM, etc.....)

Posted by Olog-hai on Sun Feb 1 04:57:33 2026, in response to Re: Valentine's Day (attn: Catfish 44, AlM, etc.....), posted by rkba on Sat Jan 31 19:55:12 2026.

And sometimes sub-bar.

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Re: Valentine's Day (attn: Catfish 44, AlM, etc.....)

Posted by BILLBKLYN on Sun Feb 1 07:47:48 2026, in response to Re: Valentine's Day (attn: Catfish 44, AlM, etc.....), posted by rkba on Sat Jan 31 21:46:39 2026.

I liked Schnitzel Haus in Bay Ridge, also Zum Stammtisch in Glendale. Also Nurnberger on SI.

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Re: Valentine's Day (attn: Catfish 44, AlM, etc.....)

Posted by BILLBKLYN on Sun Feb 1 07:48:37 2026, in response to Re: Valentine's Day (attn: Catfish 44, AlM, etc.....), posted by LuchAAA on Sat Jan 31 23:22:31 2026.

Women want men to decide for them.

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Re: Valentine's Day (attn: Catfish 44, AlM, etc.....)

Posted by BILLBKLYN on Sun Feb 1 07:49:40 2026, in response to Re: Valentine's Day (attn: Catfish 44, AlM, etc.....), posted by LuchAAA on Sat Jan 31 23:31:18 2026.

Eh.. not yet

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Re: Valentine's Day (attn: Catfish 44, AlM, etc.....)

Posted by Catfish 44 on Sun Feb 1 10:16:22 2026, in response to Re: Valentine's Day (attn: Catfish 44, AlM, etc.....), posted by LuchAAA on Sun Feb 1 01:52:03 2026.

Thank you
I picked a jar yesterday.

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Re: Valentine's Day (attn: Catfish 44, AlM, etc.....)

Posted by Fisk Ave Jim on Sun Feb 1 11:38:45 2026, in response to Re: Valentine's Day (attn: Catfish 44, AlM, etc.....), posted by LuchAAA on Sun Feb 1 00:15:54 2026.

How big are the glasses??:)

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Re: Valentine's Day (attn: Catfish 44, AlM, etc.....)

Posted by LuchAAA on Sun Feb 1 12:25:32 2026, in response to Re: Valentine's Day (attn: Catfish 44, AlM, etc.....), posted by BILLBKLYN on Sun Feb 1 07:48:37 2026.

Women also want men to read their mind and know where they want to go.

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Re: Valentine's Day (attn: Catfish 44, AlM, etc.....)

Posted by BILLBKLYN on Sun Feb 1 13:06:22 2026, in response to Re: Valentine's Day (attn: Catfish 44, AlM, etc.....), posted by LuchAAA on Sun Feb 1 12:25:32 2026.

I did! 🤣

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Re: Valentine's Day (attn: Catfish 44, AlM, etc.....)

Posted by LuchAAA on Sun Feb 1 13:12:35 2026, in response to Re: Valentine's Day (attn: Catfish 44, AlM, etc.....), posted by BILLBKLYN on Sun Feb 1 13:06:22 2026.

Women like public displays of affection.

Holding hands in public.

A hug in public.

Going out to a restaurant.

It's female nature.

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Re: Valentine's Day (attn: Catfish 44, AlM, etc.....)

Posted by BILLBKLYN on Sun Feb 1 13:15:32 2026, in response to Re: Valentine's Day (attn: Catfish 44, AlM, etc.....), posted by LuchAAA on Sun Feb 1 13:12:35 2026.

True

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Re: Valentine's Day (attn: BillBKLYN, AlM, Catfish D1, Nilet, BFM, Fisk, bingbong)

Posted by LuchAAA on Sun Feb 1 16:16:40 2026, in response to Valentine's Day (attn: Catfish 44, AlM, etc.....), posted by LuchAAA on Fri Jan 30 01:48:25 2026.

I think everyone in the subject line, and others as well, should go to see Crime 101 for Valentine's Day.

Women love going to the movie's. It's a public display of affection. That's why a Chris Hemsworth movie, is coming out for Valentine's Day. Women like him and want to go to the movies with their man to see him.

bingbong should go to see Crime 101 because women think Chris Hemsworth is hot. They do think this and he is jacked on 400 mg's of T and deca.

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Re: Valentine's Day (attn: Catfish 44, AlM, etc.....)

Posted by Fisk Ave Jim on Sun Feb 1 17:29:10 2026, in response to Re: Valentine's Day (attn: Catfish 44, AlM, etc.....), posted by LuchAAA on Sat Jan 31 18:27:05 2026.

Dining with your significant other at a steakhouse appeals to a woman's masculine side.

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Re: Valentine's Day (attn: Catfish 44, AlM, etc.....)

Posted by BILLBKLYN on Sun Feb 1 18:31:15 2026, in response to Re: Valentine's Day (attn: Catfish 44, AlM, etc.....), posted by BILLBKLYN on Fri Jan 30 14:30:20 2026.

Breaking news! The in laws are "fighting" and don't want to do a steakhouse this year, so we won't. So, steak is probably out! We told me SIL to pick a restaurant, as we don't have any preference.

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Re: Valentine's Day (attn: Catfish 44, AlM, etc.....)

Posted by BILLBKLYN on Sun Feb 1 18:33:57 2026, in response to Re: Valentine's Day (attn: Catfish 44, AlM, etc.....), posted by LuchAAA on Sat Jan 31 18:27:05 2026.

And let's not forget Marxh 14th!

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Re: Valentine's Day (attn: Catfish 44, AlM, etc.....)

Posted by LuchAAA on Sun Feb 1 18:38:45 2026, in response to Re: Valentine's Day (attn: Catfish 44, AlM, etc.....), posted by BILLBKLYN on Sun Feb 1 18:31:15 2026.

Fighting? They need to come to Otchat for advice and venting.

Maybe you can go to "Cave" in Monmouth County, NJ.

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Re: Valentine's Day (attn: Catfish 44, AlM, etc.....)

Posted by BILLBKLYN on Sun Feb 1 19:34:03 2026, in response to Re: Valentine's Day (attn: Catfish 44, AlM, etc.....), posted by LuchAAA on Sun Feb 1 18:38:45 2026.

He retired a few years ago after working for the TA since the 80s! 😂 🤣

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Re: Valentine's Day (attn: Catfish 44, AlM, etc.....)

Posted by BILLBKLYN on Sun Feb 1 19:37:56 2026, in response to Re: Valentine's Day (attn: Catfish 44, AlM, etc.....), posted by LuchAAA on Sun Feb 1 18:38:45 2026.

What is "cave"?

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Re: Valentine's Day (attn: Catfish 44, AlM, etc.....)

Posted by LuchAAA on Sun Feb 1 20:13:52 2026, in response to Re: Valentine's Day (attn: Catfish 44, AlM, etc.....), posted by BILLBKLYN on Sun Feb 1 19:34:03 2026.

Did he go to Catholic school?

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Re: Valentine's Day (attn: Catfish 44, AlM, etc.....)

Posted by LuchAAA on Sun Feb 1 20:15:05 2026, in response to Re: Valentine's Day (attn: Catfish 44, AlM, etc.....), posted by BILLBKLYN on Sun Feb 1 19:37:56 2026.

Farm-to-table restaurant.

Cave Bistro in Monmouth County.

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Re: Valentine's Day (attn: Catfish 44, AlM, etc.....)

Posted by Catfish 44 on Sun Feb 1 21:37:36 2026, in response to Re: Valentine's Day (attn: Catfish 44, AlM, etc.....), posted by LuchAAA on Sun Feb 1 20:15:05 2026.

It’s Cavé Bistro
Avon By the Sea

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