’s Wine Bar) and ready for a nap when the 40 question pub-style quiz began. I won’t lie – it was tough! Really tough! There was a musical round, there was a general food knowledge round, there was a SF food history...

Just wanna take a moment to vent here. Maureen (my wife) and I just returned from a long walk around our neighborhood (Park Slope in Brooklyn). While we were out we decided to stop in a local place for a beer and a snack. This...

Problem solved. She managed to get through. I anxiously await my dinner tonight. Next problem. Beer or a nice bottle of Chianti. LOL.

chocolate (3 varieties huge value, low price) most cheeses-dirt cheap & good but you MUST check for exp date! (got a Grana Padano Parm tonight @$8.99lb.) They have great vanilla extract (Madigascar or TJ bourbon style) TJ Mayo,...

Even though jfood’s writing style bugs the crap out of yumyum, this analysis is spot on.

and dislikes, your palate preferences as to style, flavor, character, and make recommendations tailored to suit you. He/she will also ask you for your feedback on previous recommendations — what you liked about that bottle...

protein. I used to go out to this great restaurant with my bike friends after a ride. They happily ate burritos, grilled cheese sandwiches, asian noodles and other pastas, hummos, etc. (ooh, and beer) Then, one day, somebody...

in a tiny neighborhood – it isn’t even a restaurant! BUT we plan our vacation around having ONE sandwich here each year. After the pilgramage, if we get to the Chicago style pizza , hot dogs, polish food, etc., so...

of romano cheese but the dough was more than a little undercooked. I personally prefer a thinner crust but I can appreciate why some people like the Sicilian style. I think the next time we try the pizza, we will go to...

Aha, see but the thing is, contrary to popular belief, men are trainable. The first month or two that I dated mr.goose, he wanted nachos and beer for dinner every night. So I, being totally smitten endured that for quite some...

to the place was that it was a beautiful setting, the menu was limited primarily to cold items (small plates/tapas style/however you choose to qualify that) and the price was reasonable. The air in the place was charged and...

's there! Have some beer and/or sake, if you’re inclined, or perhaps some green tea — relax ... don’t be shy about using your hands, or the sticks — it’s all good. Nigiri — a small slab of fish...

My husband is getting on my nerves w/ his dinnertime complaining. Husband has requested no more “PLAIN CHICKEN”. Apparently Zuni = plain, Beer Can = plain, Chicken w/ 40 gloves of garlic = plain, Chicken, mushroom...

Some mute, inglorious Thomas Kellers there may stand? (Oh, I’ve probably had too many beers tonight.)

almost singular in New Orleans, or in the country. LIke I said, the town square style of urban plannng, with a square with Church, government buildings, and some shops and particularly cafes, etc. around it is common in Europe,...