-out lawn furniture under discarded gas-station signage to be particularly charming. ytournel fascinated me when it opened a couple of years ago. i like to think of it as french soul food. it is as authentically french (owned,...

in particular, that are "soul food" to people from that regions. When they vote, they go back to the region they are from if they no longer live there. If they have a second home, which many French do, it is nearly always in...

that are mostly, but not quite, human. Food —— The food at the French Laundry carries the same personality of the service: steely perfectionism. Vegetables are perfectly diced, ingredients perfectly arranged, everything...

not that good. Which leads me to ask:What is your favorite source for French Fries in Austin?Even better if they have a sauce that complements the potatoes.Ketchup is disgusting so no accolades from the red corn syrup crew please.

James Patterson’s new cookbook, Glorious French Food (which I took out of my public library and renewed twice), has a couple of great recipes for twice-baked souffles that you can make ahead and that are said to be...

of some of the menus of the past. Like the food the menu was very elegant but lacked soul. I will say I was extremely impressed with the service. It was what service should be. It didn’t call attention to itself. You barely...

and cheese and French fries. They also have burgers and other sandwiches. I need people to RSVP me at the email address above by Sept. 5 so I know how many tables I need them to reserve. Additionally, the first time I went there,...

it so juicy. It’s accompanied by a stirfry, currently snap peas, onions, and potatoes. There were bits of bacon, perhaps added later, since nothing was greasy. Overall, Gator’s has succeeded in making healthy but very...

I need an LA area restaurant to recommend, and it has to be special. It’s for a friend who’s grown jaded with buzzy places, and craves something real. The food must be permeated with love and soulfulness. I...

We just returned from a fabulous trip to SF area where we dined at many great restaurants, but the surprise of the trip was that Gary Danko was hands down far superior in every way to the French Laundry. From the atmosphere to...

The last place I’d want to go, if I were a French winemaker accustomed to eating good French food, is the River Cafe. Sure, it’s a nice room and a nice view, but the food is truly unspecial.

This was a day of transition, as one group of overfed, exhausted, cranky chowhound friends headed home and was replaced by fresh, zippy, happy eaters.

A lot of French bistro in NYC (especialy UES) are mediocre (2 times the price you would pay in Paris and inferior quality). I noticed that the following spots : cafe d’Alsace (88th and Lex) and Bar Boulud (1900 Broadway)...

accomodate a large party. Beyond that, I’m open. They can’t do Thai or Sichuan or Indian — too spicy. Maybe barbecue (I know, it’s not the best in NYC), Salvadorean, Cuban? Soul Food (but not...

My husband has just secured a rezzie at French Laundry. My question is, would we be better off spending the $$$$ at Home Depot for French Door? (Of course, French doors will cost quite a bit more, but will last much longer.)...