The food police say there is a link, especially if the food is actually carbonized (burnt black), and the best way to avoid the risk if you like well-done meat is to marinate it. On the other hand, they say happiness and smiling... (15 replies, last updated by beanie December 26, 2001)

my experiences have always been very positive and delicious. There are no excuses for rude service or burnt food — and I have always found their portions quite substantial actually. Perhaps you hit them on an especially bad... (3 replies, last updated by ellie March 4, 2005)

Recently I saw a picture of an order of Burnt Ends from RUB in New York City. This looks for all the world like what are known around here as Rib Tips. Is there a difference, or is this a regional “water fountain VS... (6 replies, last updated by bbqboy August 28, 2009)

Not exactly. That makes burnt ends sound like unwanted scrapings off the cutting board. Burnt ends are actually a choice, food of love. The brisket’s made of two separate muscles, the flat and the point. The point is the... (8 replies, last updated by Professor Salt March 18, 2009)

The link below carries Caribbean burnt sugar. I’ve never dealt with these folks — just found them via Google. Link: http://www.globalfoodcompany.com/food_list.cfm/Caribbean/Sauces—Gravies (5 replies, last updated by divstudent November 14, 2003)

Hi all! Any suggestions to save a slow cooked tomato sauce that tastes a little burnt? Would adding sugar or some sweetness cancel out the burnt taste? (4 replies, last updated by bushwickgirl October 23, 2009)

I know RUB is closed for renovations, but once it opens, I hope to go and try the burnt ends everyone’s been raving about... would you say I should try these over the ribs? Are they smothered in bbq sauce? (8 replies, last updated by bothrops_asper February 23, 2006)

be done to salvage it? My dad suggested putting some large-cut sacrificial potatoes into it to filter out some of the burnt taste, but before I bought some spuds I figured I’d ask if anyone knew of a home remedy for taking... (32 replies, last updated by Shane Greenwood November 3, 2009)

I took my recipe from a southern food cookbook, approx 20 years ago. Ingredients: Burnt Sugar Syrup: 3/4 cup sugar 3/4 cup boiling water Burnt Sugar Cake: 3 cups sifted cake flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 (8 replies, last updated by david kaplan June 15, 2008)

I had gotten great reviews about Thai Nakorn and was going to try it out soon, and just came across this while reading the news...it burnt down last week. I did a search here b/c I’ve seen it recommended before and just... (5 replies, last updated by Gorgonzilla January 18, 2007)

. The fire either started in the Grecian (which was apparently closed) or more likely in the laundromat next door. The back of the laundromat and all of the Grecian are burnt beyond repair and will need to be rebuilt. Hanmaru may... (24 replies, last updated by Allstonian August 7, 2008)

The Continental owner vows to rebuild. From the Gazette: A co-owner of the French bistro Le Continental, a Montreal institution renowned for a rare combination of good food, excellent wines and reasonable prices, vowed to return... (18 replies, last updated by Ani July 28, 2007)

and I wouldn’t do it with steel cut oats, I treat those like special occasion breakfast food and stir them alot. (7 replies, last updated by venera April 17, 2007)

(not to mention the baked on grease is a challenge). Has anyone had success in removing burnt food like this from a pot? If so, do tell or I will have to hang it up to use a target practice to see if my spaghetti is done:) (5 replies, last updated by Pei July 4, 2006)

Ok first I have to admit, I don’t know much about burnt ends. After watching the food network and the Ace of Cakes dude saying - “The best thing he ever ate was - ”""burnt ends on bun""" from Gates BBQ –... (9 replies, last updated by pikawicca March 2, 2009)