-and-tested. But where to find the necessary burnt sugar essence? I’ve looked in numerous stores but never seen it. Anyone know of a place that carries it in Manhattan or Brooklyn? Thanks!

Well, sort of burnt sugar. It’s actually more chocolate burnt sugar but let me start from the beginning. As nooodles and carb lover and smokey know, I am a fan of the no-cook ice cream. However, I thought I’d give the...

Panaeng Gai (Panaeng Curry with Chicken)

AND SCALLION BISCUITS … which were even better than they sounded … studded with lots of bacon and green scallion. Don’t miss them if they are available. CARMEL CREME CAKE WITH BURNT BUTTER FROSTING … yeah … sigh … I need a moment...

I was told that when visiting Australia I should try the "Pub Food"... He mentioned Oysters Kilpatrick, Reef and Beef, Mixed Grill, and to also try the Prawns. Any comments? I’ve always found Chowhounds to give good advice,...

Starting with an article by Roy Blount, Jr., in “Cornbread Nation,” I have been compiling a food playlist on my iPod. Here’s where we are thus far: A Chicken Ain’t Nothin' But a Bird by Louis Jordan & His...

beatnik mindset was Jean Paul Sartre. So the food for any beatnik party should, of course, elicit the question, "Is that for real?" Here’s a recipe that might do just that. '-)...

, is whether there is a difference in PREFERENCE for seasoning or just a difference in SENSATION. If it’s the latter, then the person who is pleased with one shake of the hot sauce bottle might like his or her food as much...

food: zack’s (3rd & willow) cuban: zafra bagel: hoboken bagel fresh bread: marie’s bakery steak: nothing great sushi: nothing great (although precious surprisingly has decent sushi and there are a couple new japanese...

I am looking to compile a list of food museums and food related collections at universities and the like. Any suggestions would be appreciated, as long as they have real-world permanent collections that one could actually go...

would suggest that you go outside. If you’re at the north end, then Salad King for sure. Or, try Tea Spot at the basement level of the Bay (OK, that’s not outside). Not too familiar with the south side of the Path. I...

Does anyone recall the name of the soul food place reviewed on Check Please some weeks back?

Something that ValL said on the recent burnt toast thread made me think of my mom and one thing that’s always held true for me. For an upset stomach, she used to pour coca cola syrup over ice, and after sipping it,...

I’m looking for some alternative, artistic voices talking about food? Does anyone know of print 'zines that talk about food? If you know of some, do you know how I can buy copies of them?

Am visiting Mid-Town for Vision Expo and wish to find a traditional New York Sunday morning deli brunch—you know: Western omletes, low and eggs, lox and bagels, killer home-fried potatoes, lots of good coffee—not the...