can’t speak yet from experience), but they don’t match the description of American chestnuts that you can see on this page from the American Chestnut Foundation. The lack of fuzziness/hairiness is the biggest issue.... (31 replies, last updated by Ruth Lafler November 11, 2008)

The only thing I like about chestnuts roasting on an open fire is the romance in the song ... the holidays are here ... Jack Frost’s nipping at my nose. Ok, roasting they smell good, but I don’t ever remember... (5 replies, last updated by hannaone May 14, 2007)

Nice about Galatoire’s, but Willie Mae’s Scotch House won the American Classics award! Way to go, Willie Mae! (5 replies, last updated by TwinklyTerrapin May 4, 2005)

The Foundation Room is the private dining and drinking club to be found in The House Of Blues chain. I’ve dined as a guest at the one in LA(which is actually several rooms and cubby holes). The theme was sort of... (1 reply, last updated by 2chez mike May 16, 2001)

Dear Friends, From Monday November 16th until Sunday November 22nd, The Drawing Room, in partnership with LUNGevity Foundation, will be hosting a special ‘Week to Give Back’. Each party that dines for dinner throughout... (0 replies, last updated by jamiehannah November 11, 2009)

If you have the Native American foods book that came out with the Smithsonian’s exhibit last year, in it there is a stew recipe with chestnuts I was just eyeing. . . don’t have it here to paraphrase for you tho . . .... (2 replies, last updated by pitu November 3, 2005)

Jolie is a standard “by the numbers” French bistro. Not bad but nothing special. Chestnut is a very good "New American" place in the style of Saul or Grocery but less pricey. Chestnut is the better choice. http (3 replies, last updated by Olive123 April 4, 2008)

It really is too bad. I’ve read more than once that the American chestnuts were universally deemed superior to both the European and Asian versions. Is it the case that our chestnuts are “extinct”? Or is it just... (16 replies, last updated by Aaron D November 10, 2003)

Husband and I are planning a trip to Barnes Foundation on a Saturday in December. We’re coming from Bucks County to visit Philly on a day trip. Please let us know of your favoriate restaurant near the Barnes Foundation or... (5 replies, last updated by productionjon October 27, 2007)

. Does anyone know if these are edible? I know there has been some work in trying to replenish the American chestnut tree..but not sure if this isof that stock? The squirels seem to enjoy them! TIA (1 reply, last updated by Eldon Kreider September 30, 2006)

Thanks for the recs. Do youkknow anything about 75 chestnut, 29 newbury or 33 rest.? Are these close to where we are staying? I don’t mind a 5-10 minute cab ride but I’m not interested in spending 20+ minutes in a... (5 replies, last updated by tamerlanenj November 13, 2007)

I enjoyed so much in Italy: super-thin crust, lots of (good) sauce (though theirs is still sweeter than “true” Italian-style), just enough cheese (ie, far far less than typical American pies). Wasn’t as great as... (1 reply, last updated by OlderPhiladelphian April 4, 2009)

Anyone familiar with Bernards Chinese restaurant at Chestnut Hill? Hesitant to go to a mall restaurant, but have heard some good things about it. Menu recommendations? TIA, Guido (7 replies, last updated by askandy November 6, 2005)

and shallots...everything was delicious and very different than the “typical” chinese american restaurant. (6 replies, last updated by jack324 October 21, 2008)

. The Met Muffin- homemade english muffin with serrano ham, poached egg- is I believe 10.95. Many nice choices that are not overly expensive with a nice atmosphere. I recommend you try it. (how about those south american... (5 replies, last updated by emilief May 22, 2006)