We have been in similar situations. A couple who are friends of ours and had taken us up on several invitations recently invited us for a barbecue at their place. We knew they were “renovating” and figured that was...

servers make a base wage. But a tip is earned, not given beause the server did the bare minimum and therefore is entitled. And while foreigners (Asians, Europeans) are known for being sub-par tippers here, Americans are known for...

glass of wine or coffee and timed it more precisely. My only REAL problem with Peasant is their stupid Italian-Only menu. Dude, you’re in NYC. At least put a tiny english translation in italics. Very few Americans are fluent...

- Considered Vietnam’s answer to the sub sandwich, the “banh mi” at Rose Café is better than anything you’d find at Mr. Sub. Served on a baguette, it combines dense pâté, barbecued pork, chopped cucumber, fresh...

which are only served until 10:30am. Grocery stores: 8) El Rancho (Echo Park, corner of Alvarado & Sunset). Nice cheap little neighborhood grocery store with a butcher, some decent veggies, and sundries. Oriented towards Mexican-...

places: Duplex — Went there for dinner one weekday night. I had the homestyle fried chicken and potatoes “small plate” and the green salad. I was extremely impressed by the potatoes and the house-made barbecue...

of the Hub, Great Bay. Isn’t terrible, but doesn’t merit the crowds: Stella. many North End Italian-Americans.Never recovered from exit of opening exec chef: Mantra.Biggest gap between positive reviews in local...

Last Tuesday I finally had a chance with three friends to enjoy lunch at Chef Wai. Thanks to Pia for asking if Chef Andy was in house – he was and graciously came out to visit with us and help with our lunch selection! We...

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Who cares if a barbecue place makes things other than ribs, so long as the ribs are good?

in suburban NJ there are tons of places that serve the large asian and central/south american communities, but they are sort of off the radar screen as possibilities. sorry for restating the obvious but I couldn’t resist.

Rather than complicated, thick, and sticky barbecue sauce, I often just mix some ketchup, balsamic vinegar, worcestershire, and water into a thin “mop” that can be used to baste such things as beef ribs. It’s...

. Just my 2 cents. But it helps if the food being served is prepared by a good cook, of course. ; ) Man. One thing. Modern Americans have been totally hoodwinked with those awful, mealy, never-ripe store-bought tomatoes. Of course...

) Saturday, going out to a school competition and to buy a new front door so I’m off the hook & out to dinner. I try to make sure to keep tomato soup and american cheese in the house at all times if I’m not in the mood...