# If there is something with \_\_\_\_ on the menu, I will probably order it **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [February 9, 2010, 3:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-there-is-something-with-____-on-the-menu-i-will-probably-order-it/528275 "2010-02-09T15:08:08Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![LVBoPeep](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/858c86/32.png) [@LVBoPeep](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LVBoPeep)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2010, 6:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-there-is-something-with-____-on-the-menu-i-will-probably-order-it/528275/41 "2010-02-09T18:09:21Z")
I’m not much for breakfast, but if a diner has Corned Beef Hash, I will order it instead of trying to get them to make me an early sandwich instead. I will almost always order French Dip if it’s available for lunch. If a place has CBH AND French Dip, the Dip wins. ---
**Author:** ![cuberdon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/45deac/32.png) [@cuberdon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cuberdon)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2010, 6:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-there-is-something-with-____-on-the-menu-i-will-probably-order-it/528275/42 "2010-02-09T18:21:54Z")
Something I’ve never eaten before. Something I would never make the effort to make at home. And I make a lot at home. Foie gras, truffles, chanterelles, macaroni and cheese, spaetzle, brown butter, marzipan. No, not all at once, wise guy. ---
**Author:** ![The\_Devil\_s\_Grandmother](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/74df32/32.png) [@The\_Devil\_s\_Grandmother](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Devil_s_Grandmother)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2010, 6:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-there-is-something-with-____-on-the-menu-i-will-probably-order-it/528275/43 "2010-02-09T18:25:19Z")
Duck, foie gras, pesto, mushrooms, spaetzle, or garlic&potatoes. ---
**Author:** ![The\_Devil\_s\_Grandmother](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/74df32/32.png) [@The\_Devil\_s\_Grandmother](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Devil_s_Grandmother)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2010, 6:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-there-is-something-with-____-on-the-menu-i-will-probably-order-it/528275/44 "2010-02-09T18:30:57Z")
> [@silenus](#): > > My list usually goes the other way: If “X” is on the menu, I **won’t** order it. But that is a different thread. [What a good idea!](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=551440) ---
**Author:** ![MitzeKatze](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ad7895/32.png) [@MitzeKatze](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MitzeKatze)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2010, 6:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-there-is-something-with-____-on-the-menu-i-will-probably-order-it/528275/45 "2010-02-09T18:31:37Z")
I’d probably be ordering it if a dish contained: Artichokes Avacodo Asparagus Capers Crab Cheese Shrimp Garlic Lots of butter 😉 In a dessert: marzipan, pistachios, blackberries or raspberries, custard and/or very lightly or unsweetened whipped cream. A dish containing all of those however would not be very high on my list. 🙂 And there are a few items on a menu that will make sure that I do not order at all (foi gras - the real kind- being one of them). I won’t patronize a restaurant that disagrees with my food ethics even if I am not partaking of the “unethical” food stuff. ---
**Author:** ![vivalostwages](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/d07c76/32.png) [@vivalostwages](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/vivalostwages)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2010, 6:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-there-is-something-with-____-on-the-menu-i-will-probably-order-it/528275/46 "2010-02-09T18:35:45Z")
artichokes, avocado, lime/lime juice, shrimp, noodles or noodle soup ---
**Author:** ![Kolga](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/e56c9b/32.png) [@Kolga](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kolga)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2010, 6:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-there-is-something-with-____-on-the-menu-i-will-probably-order-it/528275/47 "2010-02-09T18:36:31Z")
Gorgonzola cheese Feta cheese Capers Artichoke hearts Sundried tomatoes Portobella or other fancy mushrooms (i.e., shitake) Duck Lamb ---
**Author:** ![vivalostwages](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/d07c76/32.png) [@vivalostwages](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/vivalostwages)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2010, 6:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-there-is-something-with-____-on-the-menu-i-will-probably-order-it/528275/48 "2010-02-09T18:48:40Z")
> [@Kolga](#): > > Gorgonzola cheese > Feta cheese > Capers > Artichoke hearts > Sundried tomatoes > Portobella or other fancy mushrooms (i.e., shitake) > Duck > Lamb I will second all of these as well–we could get along really well if we cooked or dined together–except that I have not had duck yet. ---
**Author:** ![jjimm](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/ba8739/32.png) [@jjimm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jjimm)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2010, 7:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-there-is-something-with-____-on-the-menu-i-will-probably-order-it/528275/49 "2010-02-09T19:15:29Z")
> [@wolf-alice](#): > > In my meat-eating days, anything with a scallop or scuttling sea creature. Oh shit yeah I forgot: I _always_ order scallops. Don’t believe I’ve ever passed up a scallop appetizer in my life. ---
**Author:** ![Nature\_s\_Call](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/nature_s_call/32/19006_2.png) [@Nature\_s\_Call](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nature_s_Call)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2010, 7:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-there-is-something-with-____-on-the-menu-i-will-probably-order-it/528275/50 "2010-02-09T19:28:26Z")
Cilantro! ---
**Author:** ![Judith\_Prietht](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/b19c9b/32.png) [@Judith\_Prietht](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Judith_Prietht)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2010, 7:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-there-is-something-with-____-on-the-menu-i-will-probably-order-it/528275/51 "2010-02-09T19:36:52Z")
in an entree: Duck Rabbit Chanterelles Sweetbreads Housemade sausage Foie gras Pate In a sweet: Passion fruit Panna cotta Dark chocolate/raspberry combo ---
**Author:** ![maplekiwi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a4c791/32.png) [@maplekiwi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/maplekiwi)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2010, 7:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-there-is-something-with-____-on-the-menu-i-will-probably-order-it/528275/52 "2010-02-09T19:44:00Z")
Avocado or olives Cheesecake (but only if the main I choose isn’t pork, as avocado, cheesecake & pork would be too rich for me) Breakfast - eggs benedict - especially if made with smoked salmon. After last time though, I’ll ask for the hollandaise to be served in a separate jug. ---
**Author:** ![D\_Odds](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/d_odds/32/2882_2.png) [@D\_Odds](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/D_Odds)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2010, 7:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-there-is-something-with-____-on-the-menu-i-will-probably-order-it/528275/53 "2010-02-09T19:55:45Z")
Cannoli. Duck breast. Wine. 😃 Most other items, I’ll usually consider what I’ve eaten recently and what I plan to eat over the next few days. For example, scallops - I make scallops about once a month or so, so if I’ve just had them or plan to have them soon, I won’t order despite loving scallops. And, if I haven’t had them in awhile, sometimes seeing them on a menu might trigger a “I’ll make scallops this week” mood, so again, I’ll pass. ---
**Author:** ![AuntiePam](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/f19dbf/32.png) [@AuntiePam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AuntiePam)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2010, 7:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-there-is-something-with-____-on-the-menu-i-will-probably-order-it/528275/54 "2010-02-09T19:58:54Z")
> [@RealityChuck](#): > > Clams. Yes! And +2 (3? 4?) on scallops. We fixed bacon-wrapped scallops on Sunday and they were awesome. Also garlic mashed potatoes, or any mashed potatoes as long as they’re not instant potatoes. ---
**Author:** ![Scarlett67](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/scarlett67/32/7387_2.png) [@Scarlett67](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scarlett67)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2010, 8:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-there-is-something-with-____-on-the-menu-i-will-probably-order-it/528275/55 "2010-02-09T20:53:15Z")
Tofu in particular, and anything I love but can’t/won’t make at home in general. ---
**Author:** ![MitzeKatze](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ad7895/32.png) [@MitzeKatze](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MitzeKatze)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2010, 9:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-there-is-something-with-____-on-the-menu-i-will-probably-order-it/528275/56 "2010-02-09T21:30:54Z")
> [@AuntiePam](#): > > Also garlic mashed potatoes, or any mashed potatoes as long as they’re not instant potatoes. I do love mashed potatoes (particularly garlic mashed potatoes) but they are so easy to make and I make them so often at home that I rarely order them. I will opt for the potato or side dish that I can’t recreate at home or that I haven’t had in a while (or won’t be having for a while). I need to add scallops to my list too though…I am not sure how I left it off the first time, but definitely scallops…🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Jennyrosity](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/2bfe46/32.png) [@Jennyrosity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jennyrosity)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2010, 9:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-there-is-something-with-____-on-the-menu-i-will-probably-order-it/528275/57 "2010-02-09T21:44:13Z")
Most shellfish, asparagus, foie gras (wasn’t expecting there to be so much foie gras love!) ---
**Author:** ![Drain\_Bead](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e47774/32.png) [@Drain\_Bead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Drain_Bead)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2010, 9:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-there-is-something-with-____-on-the-menu-i-will-probably-order-it/528275/58 "2010-02-09T21:53:06Z")
Foie gras Bacon Artichoke hearts Capers Scallops Game meats ---
**Author:** ![bink](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/439d5e/32.png) [@bink](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bink)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2010, 10:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-there-is-something-with-____-on-the-menu-i-will-probably-order-it/528275/59 "2010-02-09T22:01:00Z")
Bluefish anything in a mushroom/cream sauce GOAT. I’ve never had a goat I didn’t like. ---
**Author:** ![Aestivalis](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/d6d6ee/32.png) [@Aestivalis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aestivalis)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2010, 1:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-there-is-something-with-____-on-the-menu-i-will-probably-order-it/528275/60 "2010-02-10T01:17:08Z")
goat seconded raw beef (tartare, carpaccio, kitfo, etc.) tripe shellfish _ama ebi_ (with the fried shrimp head) Friday fish fry [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-there-is-something-with-____-on-the-menu-i-will-probably-order-it/528275.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-there-is-something-with-____-on-the-menu-i-will-probably-order-it/528275.md?page=4)