tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10704477.post2915423557426444982..comments2023-09-16T12:00:05.309-04:00Comments on Feed Me/Drink Me: 6 Questions for a Chef -- Ryan Nelsonbraingirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04159313924554241811noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10704477.post-4696256262310355932008-04-08T18:31:00.000-04:002008-04-08T18:31:00.000-04:00Thanks for the kind remarks. In response to the q...Thanks for the kind remarks. In response to the questions from anonymous; I don't really have a favorite food item that I cook. I do enjoy the incredible product that we recieve at the oceanaire. Our menu is pretty much all seafood, so we have great purchasing power with seafood purveyors and this allows us to demand the best.<BR/>As far as what is unique about oceanaire Indy as compared to the other restaurants in the company we are the only store to have a "cured, smoked and raw' section on our menu which highlights items that we have cured and smoked in house or left raw. Also my sous chefs and I are very active in producing our own charcuterie. We make our own bacon, lamb bacon, pancetta, breasola,etc. I believe that "technique" (making our own pancetta) equates to value. I look for this on other menus and its also the type of food I enjoy eating. ThanksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10704477.post-51677517505354400242008-04-08T17:28:00.000-04:002008-04-08T17:28:00.000-04:00$18.95 for a three course meal of that caliber is ...$18.95 for a three course meal of that caliber is awesome...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10704477.post-2789856136168650752008-04-08T17:26:00.000-04:002008-04-08T17:26:00.000-04:00Fish Tacos at The Oceanaire are outstanding!Fish Tacos at The Oceanaire are outstanding!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10704477.post-7186434093643856182008-04-08T14:28:00.000-04:002008-04-08T14:28:00.000-04:00Yes! You just busted my next post -- Those fish t...Yes! You just busted my next post -- Those fish tacos are next on my list!braingirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04159313924554241811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10704477.post-27233758557381977132008-04-08T12:54:00.000-04:002008-04-08T12:54:00.000-04:00You know what else is great lunch at Oceanaire? Th...You know what else is great lunch at Oceanaire? That platter of fish tacos with black beans and rice plus some pico de gallo and guac. And I think it's only $11 or so. There's also a really good burger made with Fischer Farms beef with salty fries. Both are favorites for an occasional lunch break at the bar.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08213870000569077875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10704477.post-24237512063737426082008-04-08T12:29:00.000-04:002008-04-08T12:29:00.000-04:00Great point... I'll take Oceanaire over M&S ANY da...Great point... I'll take Oceanaire over M&S ANY day. It's probably as good as seafood will ever get in Indy.Donaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02639757437876078120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10704477.post-77641441710430558732008-04-08T12:25:00.000-04:002008-04-08T12:25:00.000-04:00Deleted my own comment above due to too many typos...Deleted my own comment above due to too many typos. What I said was:<BR/><BR/>Oceanaire can be pricey for lunch -- $25 or more for entrees. But with the lunch deal, it makes them a much better choice than say, McCormick and Schmick which is packed every day for lunch and I've never gotten out for less than $20 a person. (And at Oceanaire, the food is *significantly* better.)braingirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04159313924554241811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10704477.post-53376831079795260762008-04-08T12:22:00.000-04:002008-04-08T12:22:00.000-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.braingirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04159313924554241811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10704477.post-84495690632960960072008-04-08T12:17:00.000-04:002008-04-08T12:17:00.000-04:00OK, points taken. If you take the approach of get...OK, points taken. If you take the approach of getting to try a good, higher-end restaurant's food for under $20, then it's a great deal.<BR/><BR/>I just think "OMG! $20 for freakin' lunch!". It's a little crazy to me when I can go to any number or Mexican, Indian or East Asian places and get something I enjoy more for under $10. But I guess padd thai or masaman curry isn't a great business lunch, is it? :)Donaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02639757437876078120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10704477.post-55607872468217818822008-04-08T12:07:00.000-04:002008-04-08T12:07:00.000-04:00You would easily pay three times the $18.95 for th...You would easily pay three times the $18.95 for the same meal at dinner at the Oceanaire - and the food is as wonderful at lunch as it is at dinner, so i agree it is a fabulous deal and a great way to try an upscale restaurant on a budget.<BR/><BR/>On another topic and for Chef Nelson- what are your favorite dish to prepare at Oceanaire? What are some menu items that are unique to our Oceanaire?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10704477.post-21673810609286828812008-04-08T11:58:00.000-04:002008-04-08T11:58:00.000-04:00Yes, at The Oceanaire, perfect for business lunche...Yes, at The Oceanaire, perfect for business lunches and all manner of other necessary lunch-time fine dining, $18.95 for three courses is an incredible deal.braingirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04159313924554241811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10704477.post-2898303409954154602008-04-08T11:12:00.000-04:002008-04-08T11:12:00.000-04:00Wow... $18.95 for lunch is a deal? I love good fo...Wow... $18.95 for <B>lunch</B> is a deal? I love good food and all, but I can't eat enough food at lunch for that to ever be a deal.<BR/><BR/>I guess everyone has their priorities...Donaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02639757437876078120noreply@blogger.com