Custino's

[MonkeesFan]

Sadly, I live in the neighborhood of the new Custino's and I never see any cars there. They can't be making any money. I bet they don't stay open very long.

Really? I am not too surprised, I just think it is in a horrible location

[MonkeesFan]

i am hearing rumors that Phill isn't paying his staff at all at his restaurant

Interesting, maybe because nobody comes to the restaurant, maybe Phil is not going to give the staff any money for doing nothing all day

[DH405]

Interesting, maybe because nobody comes to the restaurant, maybe Phil is not going to give the staff any money for doing nothing all day

Yeah, I'm sure that's completely cool and understandable to the employees. Not like they have bills to pay. Seriously? You're going to take your Phil-defending to THAT degree?

[Video Expert]

i am hearing rumors that Phill isn't paying his staff at all at his restaurant

After reading this entire thread and being a neutral observer, I'd like to take a stab at the response I predict you might get from your post...

"It's not Phil's staff, it's MY staff. I am the sole owner! ME! Just like I was the 50% owner and majority partner of the other place! Dad's just a consultant! Where are my retractions, people??"

[pickles]

How are there 13 pages about this place?

[DH405]

How are there 13 pages about this place?

Same reason everyone slows down to see the carnage after a wreck.

[MonkeesFan]

Yeah, I'm sure that's completely cool and understandable to the employees. Not like they have bills to pay. Seriously? You're going to take your Phil-defending to THAT degree?

Sure, why not?

[Steve]

Always interesting to see folks commenting in this thread trying to pose as if they don't have loyalties to the restaurant operators, or are partners themselves... here's a hint folks: the veteran members of this chat board aren't stupid. They can see through anonymous names and manipulations...

[zookeeper]

Always interesting to see folks commenting in this thread trying to pose as if they don't have loyalties to the restaurant operators, or are partners themselves... here's a hint folks: the veteran members of this chat board aren't stupid. They can see through anonymous names and manipulations...

Exactly. Steve, I wouldn't give this silliness in this thread another thought, you've got other things to worry about. You're right, it's so transparent.

[Steve]

After a pretty tough day, quite honestly, this is a cheap and easy distraction. I like a lot of you, and these online conversations are a good way to busy up my mind.

[Spartan]

Always interesting to see folks commenting in this thread trying to pose as if they don't have loyalties to the restaurant operators, or are partners themselves... here's a hint folks: the veteran members of this chat board aren't stupid. They can see through anonymous names and manipulations...

As if this hasn't happened before

[SSEiYah]

Which Custinos has better food? Anyone been to both yet for a comparison?

[MonkeesFan]

Which Custinos has better food? Anyone been to both yet for a comparison?

The new one does but slightly

[SoonerDave]

And I thought the era of the daytime soap opera had passed....

[RadicalModerate]

Like sands through the hourglass--and what's left on the plate of Scallop Scallopini--so are The Daze of Our Culinary Lives . . .
Brought to you by . . .

[SoonerDave]

Like sands through the hourglass--and what's left on the plate of Scallop Scallopini--so are The Daze of Our Culinary Lives . . .
Brought to you by . . .

While that particular commercial predates me by about a decade, I surely have fond memories of Chef BoyArDee as a kid. I think he'd be more than a little perturbed to see what comes out under his name these days....

As for the rest of the thread..points...counterpoints...vested interests....man, you can just slice the awkward.

No dog in this fight either way, just hate to see the hatred and venom for whatever reason. Just want me some good lasagna

[kevinpate]

... Just want me some good lasagna

Bella Vista & Italiano's in OKC, Gabrerino's and Sergio's in Norman, And for truly lazy, gotta eat, care but only a bit where it originates days, Stouffer's and your spice rack.

[RadicalModerate]

Correction: Stouffer's (or that Braum's offering) with some sauteed Mushrooms/Garlic/Shallot/BabySpinach and maybe even one of those Johnsonville Italian Sausages (hot or mild, boiled, then broiled) on the side.

P.S. I was only a year old (or less) when that commerical was broadcast, but did you notice his pronunciation of "zippy" in regard to either the cheese or the tomato sauce? I'm thinkin' this was Larry (Lawrence) Welk trying to pick up a couple of extra bucks disguising himself as a canned/boxed Italian "chef" . . .

"One should always slice 'Awkward' against the grain" ~ Julia Chiles

[SoonerDave]

Bella Vista & Italiano's in OKC, Gabrerino's and Sergio's in Norman, And for truly lazy, gotta eat, care but only a bit where it originates days, Stouffer's and your spice rack.

I realize this will make the purists cringe, and I understand that side completely, but sometimes, the Stouffer's lasagna is awfully good. Yeah, it could use some more meat, but for a busy family that rarely has the time to assemble a lasagna from scratch, it isn't a bad option. Throw together a quick salad, maybe some french bread, and you've got an awfully appealing hot family supper. Although given my recent diet efforts it isn't on my menu very often (alas), having a big family-size Stouffer's in the freezer has made for an inexpensive family Sunday lunch more than once.

At some point, I'm going to have to set aside a splurge/gorge day and build a big, filthy lasagna for my family. Just sounds wonderful. Its been a while since I built my own lasagna - it is INCREDIBLY fun - but it just takes so much time that just doesn't often exist with a busy family. Some of that time is mitigated with the "cook in the oven" noodles, however....

[RadicalModerate]

"Purists" . . ? =)
"I don't always eat lasagne . . . But when I do, I prefer the most expedient."

[soonerguru]

I realize this will make the purists cringe, and I understand that side completely, but sometimes, the Stouffer's lasagna is awfully good. Yeah, it could use some more meat, but for a busy family that rarely has the time to assemble a lasagna from scratch, it isn't a bad option. Throw together a quick salad, maybe some french bread, and you've got an awfully appealing hot family supper. Although given my recent diet efforts it isn't on my menu very often (alas), having a big family-size Stouffer's in the freezer has made for an inexpensive family Sunday lunch more than once.

At some point, I'm going to have to set aside a splurge/gorge day and build a big, filthy lasagna for my family. Just sounds wonderful. Its been a while since I built my own lasagna - it is INCREDIBLY fun - but it just takes so much time that just doesn't often exist with a busy family. Some of that time is mitigated with the "cook in the oven" noodles, however....

No problem here. Stouffer's macaroni and cheese is outstanding, particularly if you take the time to bake it in the oven instead of microwaving it.

[kevinpate]

.oO(I dinna name that specific brand by sheer accident)Oo.

[SoonerDave]

No problem here. Stouffer's macaroni and cheese is outstanding, particularly if you take the time to bake it in the oven instead of microwaving it.

Ohh YEAH!!! Before I was watching my lunchtime calorie intake, Stouffer's M&C was a staple of my lunches. It was outstanding. Didn't have the option to bake it, but 3-4 minutes in our pitiful little galley microwaves were just enough to get it hot. Really, really good.

[MonkeesFan]

What is the update on the new Custino restaurant? Dead? Busy?

[RadicalModerate]

I can't speak for "the new" Custino's but I can say that when I drove by "the other" Custino's on Britton Rd. city crews were out there digging a big hole in the adjacent pavement, thereby snarling traffic and causing momentary, passing distress. I'm not sure if they were doing the prep for sewer/burial repair or exhumation work . . .