Brian - The weird and interconnected ways of the world – maybe Abrams and Lindelof of “Lost” have it right ... Earlier today I happened to reply to your recent query about my original years-old post re: my... (11 replies, last updated by Allisondbl November 21, 2006)

and black truffled vinaigrette (Cristian Graves – JSix) (Very good charcuterie and vinaigrette) Fourth Course: Tricolored peppercorn crusted Fijian opah, Foie Gras celeriac puree, mustard green and black truffle cognac demi... (11 replies, last updated by honkman August 15, 2007)

It’s called: Lobscouse and Spotted Dog: Which It’s a Gastronomic Companion to the Aubrey/Maturin Novels of Patrick O'Brian by Anne Chotzinoff Grossman and Lisa Grossman Thomas. Some of the recipes include “drowned... (14 replies, last updated by CliffA February 20, 2002)

I picked up a 14oz. can of good (nothing in it but milk and sugar) imported-from-Mexico sweetened condensed milk. Does anyone know of a good dessert recipe using this product? A search on SOAR did not yield very much since their... (18 replies, last updated by Ann L. April 19, 2001)

The Grape on Greenville (recently purchased by its former chef, Brian Luscher) starts serving brunch this Sunday. Yesterday, I saw the menu and it looks like a gustatory treat. (41 replies, last updated by air May 2, 2009)

I read the yesterday’s NY Times Dining section article by Wm. Grimes about Alain Ducasse’s new restaurant in the Essex House. It whole description kind of horrified me. Could someone explain the allure of such a... (10 replies, last updated by Brian S September 22, 2006)

around. The Sigel’s on Greenville just north of Central Market is a good place for more premium wines. Pizza – alot of people swear by Scalini’s in the little wedge-shaped center just north of Abrams and Gaston.... (38 replies, last updated by Mr Pulcinella April 22, 2008)