, just good quality looseleaf tea, properly (not expertly) brewed. You boil water, put tea in pot, bring to table — not that labor intensive. And since the demand for tea is not high, they can afford to invest in a few...

wing over green beans and an almost carmel sauce on the plate (he didn’t take notes!). He cleaned that plate – amid jealous glances from the rest of the table - I had a bite and think he didn’t miss a thing by...

the same applies to a lesser degree for Japanese food (particularly sushi) in LA. And both cuisines will definitely be a LOT better than what’s available in the Bay area. I really think the Bay area does that mid-priced...

, in the process generating deep dimples on one side to soak up the butter, which must be applied liberally once the cake has been toasted. The difference between them lies in the composition of the mixture used, which makes...

cooking by using recipes and after a while, you’ll begin to learn how long foods need to cook and the best flavors that go together. I also only use kosher salt. I find that the taste is cleaner and less metallic than...

, as did the various other dining room team members. An adjacent table had former Mayor Dinkins and Ed Bradley (spelling) among the large number of diners. I had brought an ‘85 Salon, and the team was very gracious about...

applies on weeknights. On weekends, when you have more time and you’re dining for pleasure, please feel free to make it a shared decision.) Sounds harsh, but it’s actually easier when you’re exhausted on a...

to any of my fellow chowhounds who would like to join in. I believe this to be an issue of utmost importance which needs to be fully explored NOW; while there still may be time to change it. If this item is still on the table,...

Certainly I wouldn’t complain because it’s a nice gesture, BUT, the other thing about flowers is that when I entertain for a holiday dinner, I get flowers for the center of the table. I like to arrange them they way I...

a small table. It became so impossible, we actually gave up halfway through the meal and decided to not even try. joel

as much in a table-service restaurant. http://www.birchwoodcafe.com/menu/menu.php Tanpopo: Casual, home-style Japanese food in an elegant setting. http://www.tanpoporestaurant.com/ Vincent: If you order lightly, or if you don’t...

food steam tables. Never park in the Walgreens parking lot. They’re out there booting people all the time (and while I’d never encourage others to refuse to shop at Walgreens for this unneighborly behavior, it...

Pho in Vietnam is always fresh and clean-flavored. Plus sitting at those low plastic tables on tiny wooden stools on the sidewalk in the early morning!

. Apart from the lovely picnic-table ambience out on the sidewalk especially late at night, much of the experience owes to the polite and courteous ladies behind the counter ;-) Joel Wiener Circle 2622 N. Clark Street

: 1) In Korea there are numerous street vendors who set up shop on the streets, with just a picnic table and a tarp for protection. My favorite thing to get is duk-bok-kee, a dense, sticky, chewy rice cake (comes in thick and thin...