POLE: Anyone here ever had fondue before?

[Arkitech]

Thinking of trying it this weekend

 

[FoBoT]

too much work

just give me a nice sammich

easy cheesy to eat

 

[DeadByDawn]

Not since the 70's

 

[Lola]

yes. it is very VERY sensual to eat. Chocolate fondue or cheese fondue or anything.
Yum!

 

[MisterJackson]

Originally posted by: FoBoT
too much work

just give me a nice sammich

easy cheesy to eat

No it's not. It rocks. The Melting Pot is a chain in this area. Kinda expensive though. I never leave there with a bill smaller than $200 for two . Of course I always view that as my one big meal "out" of the year and get the 50 year old Cognac.

It's best to kinda fill up on the first course of fruits and bread with melted cheese, then with the main course, cook a bunch at once then eat. Followed by desert.....nothing is better than pound cake or bannanas in fondue choclate....God I'm hungry now!

 

[Dirigible]

I've loved every type of fondue I've had. Cheese fondue is very easy to make, too.

 

[D1gger]

Cheese is my favorite, but hot oil or even hot soup stock to cook meats and veggies is very good too. I am not much of a fan of the chocolate fondue, but I don't much care for chocolate to begin with.

 

[thegimp03]

It can be pretty good with the right ingredients. I've had it twice in fondue restaurants and once homemade. Restaurants can be pretty expensive though, it's stupid how much they charge for you to cook your own meal.

 

[Arkitech]

it sounds really tasty from what I've read, what kind of cheese is used in fondu?

 

[wheresmybacon]

i had fondue. if my memory serves me correct it was right after the muppet show and right before sonny and cher.

 

[Cuda1447]

voted no but I meant yes. Its very good, depending on what exactly you eat.

 

[D1gger]

Originally posted by: Arkitech
it sounds really tasty from what I've read, what kind of cheese is used in fondu?

There are many many recipes for cheese fondue, this is one of my favorites (from FoodTV)

1/2 pound imported Swiss cheese, shredded
1/2 pound Gruyere cheese, shredded
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 garlic clove, peeled
1 cup dry white wine
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon cherry brandy, such as kirsch
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
Pinch nutmeg
Assorted dippers

 

[Vegitto]

Yes, and no. It's godawful, even if you LIKE cheese.

 

[Lonyo]

Are we still on the "pole" fad, or is the OP just an idiot?

 

[spaceman]

fondue!?
lmfao.
back in '78 i liked it when i had a pacifier in my mouth.

 

[monk3y]

Yup I've had it before. Really good stuff.

 

[mordantmonkey]

once my friend made fondue out of somekind of swedish cheese... it smelled like someone hocked a loogie on a hot griddle. but it was damn tasty though!

 

[mb]

Originally posted by: MisterJackson

Originally posted by: FoBoT
too much work

just give me a nice sammich

easy cheesy to eat

No it's not. It rocks. The Melting Pot is a chain in this area. Kinda expensive though. I never leave there with a bill smaller than $200 for two . Of course I always view that as my one big meal "out" of the year and get the 50 year old Cognac.

It's best to kinda fill up on the first course of fruits and bread with melted cheese, then with the main course, cook a bunch at once then eat. Followed by desert.....nothing is better than pound cake or bannanas in fondue choclate....God I'm hungry now!

The Melting Pot is also in Virginia.. I friggin LOVE that place! It's such a great place to go with friends and family, buy some expensive wine and eat some expensive cheese And as far as I'm concerned, dessert is the main course

 

[MrChad]

I've eaten it at the Melting Pot before. The meal was expensive but delicious.

 

[Lola]

Originally posted by: MrChad
I've eaten it at the Melting Pot before. The meal was expensive but delicious.

like how expensive? my mom wanted to take me there but i did not know just how pricy it is for dinner for two!

 

[mb]

Originally posted by: LolaWiz

Originally posted by: MrChad
I've eaten it at the Melting Pot before. The meal was expensive but delicious.

like how expensive? my mom wanted to take me there but i did not know just how pricy it is for dinner for two!

The menu with prices is online:
http://www.meltingpot.com/Richmondva/images/Richmond%20Dinner.pdf



Edit: price seem to vary by location.. see your local menu from here: https://sigma.franconnect.net/mpot/location_and_menu.htm

 

[0roo0roo]

nope, closest thing we asians have is sticking bits of meat/seafood into boiling pot using long mesh spoon things.

 

[wheresmybacon]

Originally posted by: supafly

Originally posted by: LolaWiz

Originally posted by: MrChad
I've eaten it at the Melting Pot before. The meal was expensive but delicious.

like how expensive? my mom wanted to take me there but i did not know just how pricy it is for dinner for two!

The menu with prices is online:
http://www.meltingpot.com/Richmondva/images/Richmond%20Dinner.pdf



Edit: price seem to vary by location.. see your local menu from here: <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="https://sigma.franconnect.net/mpot/location_and_menu.htm">https://sigma.franconnect.net/mpot/location_and_menu.htm</a>

holy smokes that's not cheap. we have one here in portland but i don't think im going anytime soon. fondue is good but i'd prefer a sushi-fest or maybe a trip to ruth's chris.

 

[ni4ni]

Originally posted by: LolaWiz

Originally posted by: MrChad
I've eaten it at the Melting Pot before. The meal was expensive but delicious.

like how expensive? my mom wanted to take me there but i did not know just how pricy it is for dinner for two!

The Melting Pot has a menu on their website.

The usually serve four courses. Cheese fondue, salad, entree, and dessert.

Here are two sample entrees -
Twin Lobster Tails, Teriyaki Sirloin, Black Tiger Shrimp, Citrus-Marinated Pork Tenderloin,
Breast of Chicken and Roasted Vegetable Ravioli is $93 per couple.

Two Filet Mignon Medallions,Teriyaki Sirloin, Black Tiger Shrimp, Citrus-Marinated Pork Tenderloin, Breast of Chicken and Roasted Vegetable Ravioli is $74 per couple.

 

[mjh]

Properly made fondue is quite tasty!