lol i think that’s what i’m doing too, TTT, though i didn’t think about it fully until i read your post. dh and i are splitting more and omitting extra apps, desserts & tails, but tipping heavy when we do these...

and one’s that make oil the right way with stone presses and no heat. Zingerman’s supports these artisans of their crafts not just by carrying their products but also by educating consumers and sharing their love and passion for...

sandwiches and the only one that I thought was passable was the cheesesteak with cheese whiz. The best sandwich they do, I think. Love Stretch as an artist, owner and personality, love the joint itself and the location, love the...

tail (i like my tail sauce to be red with a lot of horseradish and some lemon and little else) pasta e fagioli (i only like my grandmother’s) believe it or not, basic chicken soup (doesn’t this always taste best when...

I’ve been in London 3 years and just visited L’escargot this weekend with 2 other couples. The food is really fantastic. Prices are £7 for starters and £13 for mains. Wine list of 48 pages. Excellent tails, nice sized...

For money no object, I’d go for Chez Panisse. I’m betting that it’s easier to find great french food in London than great Californian food. For good Italian, I’d give La Villa Poppi (22nd and Mission) a...

breads/doughs—we made pizza crust tonight from the recipe here on Chow and it was WAY too dry. BF loved it, I thought it was meh. And I’ve been battling with the 5 Min Artisan bread—have had a few come out good,...

, hard cash. I did receive a artisan glass pitcher as a wedding gift from a friend that I love. I use it for flowers mostly, but it looks wonderfully elegant filled with water for a dinner party or lemonade this time of year. It

great food though probably not as great as CP, but also has a bit of a hip vibe (not too much of one) and has terrific tails. (CP is beer and wine only). A tough choice, but I am guessing since you apparently don’t have a...

. the artisanal loaves are a treat. currently, i have a great fruit and nut bread from harris teeter, but it is sliced, and frozen. i treat myself every few days by toasting a slice, and smearing it with butter. maybe a little...

Potato chips vs. those things made out of pressed potato flakes Licorice vs. Twizzlers Whipped cream vs. whipped topping or Reddi-Whip Fruit juice vs. fruit tail Frozen yogurt vs. "frozen dairy dessert"

portians to me. 2nd visit, Mother was in town, boyfriend took us there for lunch. I don’t remember what I ate, but recalled being underwhemed by a lack of spicyness. Service was really good, excellent tails. Racha noodle-a...

pepper – always freshly ground. in 35 years i’ve never purchased ground black pepper, and i don’t plan to do so for the next 35-plus. granola – i don’t care if it’s gourmet, artisan,...

Dylan Prime, ugh. That place is like Friendly’s. It calls itself a serious restaurant and serves fishbowl tails, as well as a t-bone “steak” made of white chocolate and cake for dessert. I’ve got to say,...

These are the same people who showed up for a meet-and-greet tail party right off the plane and had a Quickfire sprung on them...that would sure make me suspicious about any “fun” plans...