Stop Refilling My Wineglass!

How to tell waiters to let you drink at your own pace.

We will be visiting Seattle in a couple of months. What do you know about Crab Pot and the Benz Cafe which was mentioned on a Travel Chanel program?

I ate at Zum Stammtisch last night (am writing it up for my dining diary), and on my way home, I passed a german bar/restaurant I’d never heard of....and it’s not in the white or yellow pages. Did I dream it?...

I have seen it at Wholefoods, Ralphs, Vons, Albertson, Major, Jimbos.

I recently bought tahini at Vons. It comes in a can (I think green?) in the “international foods” aisle. Trader Joe’s also has a tahini dip (?) in the fridge section near the hummus, however the consistency is...

the day before Ash Wednesday being “Fat Tuesday” when all the fat is consumed, since it won’t be used during Lent).. I have bought Hot Cross Buns at Howard’s Bakery in El Cajon as well as Albertsons and...

Cafe Sevilla is better than Ole Madrid, and I hope you guys had a great time! I really like Costa Brava in PB though. It as a more low key atmosphere and very good food – and it’s quite affordbable too. It’s...

I’ve looked all over: Whole Foods, Von's,Trader Joe’s, Jonathan’s.... is there anyplace that sells nuts in the shell? Walnuts, almonds, pecans, hazelnuts, Brazil nuts—the usual Christmas blend that’s...

I’m looking to make some risotto and none of the grocery stores I’ve been to (Albertsons, Vons, Henrys) had arborio rice. Do I have to resort to going to Whole Paychecks for arborio?

the bacon from Siesel’s, and like the bulk applewood smoked bacon from Vons, but the Linkery stuff blew us away. Anyone else try it yet? FWIW, here is how I have been cooking the bacon lately: Heat the oven to 375-400F,...

Judy, during times of wine glut, house label wines can be a bargain. In the early 80’s, we used to pick up some super cheap bottles at Von's or TJs that were worth 4 to 7 times the price. However, despite forecasts year...

There is a good French restaurant in the neighborhood just east of you – Scripps Ranch – take Mira Mesa Blvd past I-15 (I refuse to say THE 15) and wind around a little and you’ll come to La Bastide in the...

's supermarkets is how SMALL they are. Larry’s is the biggest I’ve found yet, but it’s like 1/4 the size of a typical Ralph’s or Von's back home. Of course, I am near Queen Anne. Perhaps if I could get out...

, the best biscuit I’ve found in San Diego is, unfortunately, from the freezer aisle of Vons (I didn’t realize there was a Popeye’s in SD!). However, I can’t wait to try the other recommendations in this...

The BEST Chicago style hot dog in town belongs to Windy City Beef in La Mesa. Family run joint in the Vons shopping center at Navajo and Fletcher Parkway. Dogs the way I grew up with, and an Italian Beef sandwich to die for. The...