With Birmingham [and Family Reunion Cafe] a good 800 miles from Austin we have to content ourselves with the Soul Food that’s given us,not the soul food we dream of weekly. With that in mind I wheel down 12th street towards...

Has anyone been to Art & Soul for brunch, lunch, or dinner? I’m thinking of taking friends from out of town there but wanted to check out others' experiences first. How does Art & Soul compare to other DC restaurants...

just got back from lunch at twisted soul in poughkeepsie. it’s been open since july or august; owner, lee, is a cia grad at some point. he has a mini-library of cooking books – yeah, there’s a martha stewart in...

Going to Boston at end of this month, early June to see my sister get her PhD. I was looking for recommendations for the following types of food and places I’ve heard of. 1)French, I have a res a L’espalier. How is it...

The British publication “Restaurant Magazine” took a poll of 300 chefs and food critics and they rated The French Laundry as the best restaurant in the world. Just last week, Julia Child was quoted as saying she...

WE have been given a gift of dinner for 2 at Per Se or The French Laundry. We have reservations for both in the month of October, however, we can choose only one. Has anyone been to both, if so, could you help me make a decision?...

I do think Le Select looks great, but I totally agree with you 2, it has no soul, like a french bistro in Disneyland* would feel...and the food doesn’t make up for it... *..possibly the cruelest comparison I’ve ever...

at last. Okay, I got that off my chest. Mother’s poboys are okay, not the greatest in town. Good enough for tourists, downtown office workers. Get yourself to the Lil' Dizzy’s donwtown location for the soul food buffet...

Hi Hounds! I need recommendations for French Onion Soup. My wife loves this stuff, and we’re very short on places that serve a decent version. We’ll travel to the far corners of the county for satisfaction, so please,...

Le Cave (which I believe was formerly known as the Curbside Cafe) deep inside the Alliance Frances on Bush Street offers some really nice casual French cuisine. Great food, and an authentic, cozy atmosphere that bordered on...

Mpalmer6c is right! But let’s not quibble. If you want to be really French, apps are quite minimal as to not spoil the appetite for the main event, i.e.bowls of nuts and olives, main course could be any fabulous French...

that are probably excellent (like the southern/soul food type places on the east side) I would not order them because of the other items on the menu.

We’re staying in Midtown East but can go anywhere for good food! We love French food and don’t mind paying for it, but we don’t want tiny portions for exorbitant prices. What suggestions do you have?

I may be mistaken but I thought I read in "The Soul of a Chef" that the French Laundry “comps” single diners or at least gives them special treatment.

? For classic French bistro food, stick with D’Oc (semi-quiet and cozy) or Coin (semi-raucous). Also consider Montemartre in Eastern Market and La Chaumiere in Georgetown. For a more American take on French techniques,...