Intriguing selections, and all highly appropriate. I suppose the burning question is whether March permits one to bring their own corkscrew, and if so, which one would you choose? I dare say an Alessi '03 Sandro M non-limited...

I remember a cab driver in Florence in '89 who wanted to practice his English on an American. I didn’t understand a word he said. But he did take me to Alessi, the best wine shop in the city. Some languages are universal. A...

the former. But somehow, the ice milky texture at Pinkberry has fans. I also have to wonder: Does anyone actually buy those Alessi doodads? Are they for sale? Otherwise, what’s the point of them? Okay, Alessi has unique...

, the lemon seems to cut the vinegar’s acidity. As to white wine vinegar, try a pinot grigo, champagne or sherry vinegar. Just buy one bottle and don’t worry about the brand. Don’t buy pompeiin, heinz, or the...

, Aroma, Taralluci e Vino inside of Alessi, Ceci Cela, Le Pain Quotidien, Local, or Once Upon A Tart? Where have you been so far? See also: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/627234 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/622184 http

Maybe there’s some help in the rice cooking recipe section of the Vigo web site. http://www.vigo-alessi.com/index.php?option=com_garyscookbook&Itemid=42&func=viewcategory&id=23

and blood among Cubans, Sicilians, and Spaniards influenced the 100 year old bread tradition in Tampa. Some of the most notable bakers, including Alessis as noted and Ferlitas, are/were Italians baking Cuban bread. That said, in...

I have an unopened cellophane package of Alessi brand ladyfingers, which I’ve had in the pantry for over 10 months. The expiration date is 1-15-08. Based on that, I would think yours would be okay. “Stale” is...

a long time ago. The second is a 4-cup stainless beautiful looking thing that I think came from Alessi and must have been 10x the 2-cup but it was a gift so heck. They produce identical coffee product. They seem to be equally...

I can’t give any personal recs, but... How about Palermo on Vermont near Franklin. Another choice you might try is Alessi Ristorante on Melrose near Highland. Yet another is Marino’s Italian Restaurant Bellflower Blvd at...

don’t forget Pane Rustica and Alessi's in Tampa. Both different, but good.

And her in Sarasota, St. Pete, and Tampa, we gave lost, respectively, in Sarasota: MT’s (Martinis and Tapas) and Chef’s Table; in Sarasota and St. Pete: The Table, and in Tampa: Alessi's Oven, not to mention earlier...

to drink a huge martini and shoot pool: Lolas Best Pizza: Abbott’s in Santa Monica Still looking for Hollywood Best Pizza after Alessi closed Best Shrimp: Killer Shrimp Best Cornbread: House of Blues Best Vietnamese Spring Roll:...

Fish Grill on Henderson just south of Swann. For upscale, Oyster Catchers, at the Hyatt Regency on the Clearwater Causeway (Hwy 60). Latin — for Cuban meals, La Theresita, Blanco’s, or Alessi (takeout only at Alessi)....

Best pizza? Scaciatta from Alessi Bakery, of course.