The Metling Pot

Monkeyslacks · #1 01-31-2005, 05:30 PM

I'm taking my wife to the Melting Pot for her birthday tomorrow night. From those of you who have been there, is there anything that we absolutely must have while we're there?

Menu.

Asnbabe · #2 01-31-2005, 05:33 PM

chocolate fomdue is a must if you like caramel, I would get the turtle...delicious. Also most of them serve a variety of wines, I would definately try one out...

Aces McGee · #3 01-31-2005, 05:34 PM

It really depends on what you like. The most important thing, in my opinion, is to make sure you do the whole deal; cheese, meat, dessert.

-McGee

Monkeyslacks · #4 01-31-2005, 05:37 PM

The dessert is kind of a problem given that she's doing the Atkins thing...

GuyOnTilt · #5 01-31-2005, 05:38 PM

From those of you who have been there, is there anything that we absolutely must have while we're there?

You must get EVERYTHING YOU CAN POSSIBLY FIT IN YOUR STOMACH. Seriously. This place kicks some serious ass as far as dinner dates go. The food is just amazing. You definitely must get dessert; it's insanely good. Ask your server to recommend something. There's a lot of stuff not on the menu that they can make for you. Since it's your first time, I'd recommend going with the full 4 course meal and each get a different option for each. I'd be surprised if you disliked anything they served, so it's really just finding what you absolutely love as compared to just really like. If you do end up getting 3 or 4 courses, be ready to spend at least 3 hours. Awesome place.

GoT

Freakin · #6 01-31-2005, 05:39 PM

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chocolate fomdue is a must if you like caramel, I would get the turtle...delicious. Also most of them serve a variety of wines, I would definately try one out...

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Unless you can dip the wine in melting cheese/chocolate, I'll have none of it.

Freakin

Aces McGee · #7 01-31-2005, 05:41 PM

I don't know the details of the "Atkins thing," but wouldn't the cheese course be just as bad as the chocolate course for dieters?

-McGee

Number4 · #8 01-31-2005, 05:42 PM

Hopefully she can make an exception - I like the Bailey's chocolate or the Yin & Yang chocolate fondues. As far as the rest of it, it is all good.

Here's my personal favorite line-up:
Cheddar Cheese Fondue
CA Salad
Pacific Rim with the Coq au Vin Cooking Style
Dessert

Also, their wine selection is usually really good.

TimM · #9 01-31-2005, 05:48 PM

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I don't know the details of the "Atkins thing," but wouldn't the cheese course be just as bad as the chocolate course for dieters?

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No, she can eat all the fats and protiens but must avoid carbohydrates. So no bread, fruits, starchy vegetables, and definitely no chocolate.

astroglide · #10 01-31-2005, 05:52 PM

yes. have a 3 hour meal cooked by yourself, and then tip your server 20%. it's a must when you go there!

flaming turtle is my favorite of the chocolate.