", which means “You can register him.” At that point, she asked my name. Apparently there is another Andy who goes there, so she gave me a nickname so they can keep us straight. Then she wrote my name down in a book...

They are a southern green that comes in a can – John T. Edge raved about them in his Southern Belly book so I was curious – they taste like canned greens – not my cup of tea (so now they are in the earthquake...

I was truly impressed to read such a passionate review of your culinary experience at Guy Savoy’s establishment; please let me know when your own restaurant book goes to print !

food." Convince the consumer and marketers will have to follow. Just witness the growing popularity of organic food. Good book to read: “Perfection Salad” by Laura Shapiro. Interesting history of how “scientific...

, and have them tucked in Jim Leff’s book, which always goes with me to New York.

I’ve figured it out from the romanization in a Taiwanese cook book. It’s a Shanghai gluten dish. If you are familiar with it, maybe you could help us with the right tones. I’d like to be able to ask for it.

Oh my, I had forgotten this wonderful preparation. I think it was from the first Silver Palate cookbook. I made it frequently – so gooey and delicious. Speaking of the Silver Palate books of which on the whole I’m now...

) at Vespaio. Both these restaurants have superior service and except for spotty occasional tough reviews – in my estimation are both in the top 5 restaurants in town, with Hudson’s #1 in my book. Hope you have a...

Thanks for the tips. The depth of your knowledge of LA eating is truely amazing. You should write a book! As far as I can tell there are no decent LA ethnic/good food guides out there. Best, Barry

Are you talking about Portland, ME here? Charlie’s isn’t in my phone book, and I haven’t heard of 2 Portland Square.

desserts have done. And the other day, I came home late from work cranky and hungry and tired, sat in La Flor with a book, had a lovely simple grilled chicken breast with vegetables, and then, feeling much better, decided to...

Valley Zins are Harris-Kratka made by Rosenblum which you can try at the winery in Alameda and Scherrer. I notice that Fred Scherrer doesn’t list an address in the phone book so I guess it’s a secret (it’s in...

's CH book - Dorie Greenspan’s “Baking”). Christmas Day Brunch: Billecarte-Salmon Rose champagne Our traditonal Lobster Melts (from Jasper White’s “Lobster at Home”). Going to butter the bread...

appreciate that they don’t take reservations because I can show up on a whim rather than booking a table weeks in advance. I think the best solution would be to open a wine bar a couple of doors down with intercom...

? They are being offered by restaurants that generally are more expensive. Jim’s book is full of restaurants where you can eat great lunches for well under $20. If the “fancy” restaurant can’t be...