There are a lot of well-known foods associated with San Francisco, like Sourdough bread, “rice-a-roni”, and twinkies (ok, bad example), but I’m curious as to what people are associating with San Francisco... (35 replies, last updated by JoAnn November 26, 2004)

Just received this via email from Restaurant Associates re coupons for their various restaurants and a beer event they’re holding in August. Link: http://www.restaurantassociates.com/dineoutny/ (3 replies, last updated by tigerwoman July 27, 2002)

FYI, Restaurant Associates has a Web site so you can look at the restaurants and the menus before you go. Link: http://www.restaurantassociates.com/corp/restaurants.asp (8 replies, last updated by JessicaSophia January 12, 2002)

http://www.restaurantassociates.com/dineoutny2/ Check this out guys. It’s a $50 certificate good for one of a few restaurants. These guys do promotions like this periodically. (5 replies, last updated by thereuare April 7, 2002)

. These dinners are sure to book up fast, so reserve today! All dinners begin at 6:30pm. Rock Center Cafe – Beers of Brooklyn Dinner Monday, January 20 - $35* To make a reservation, please call 212.332.7600.... (11 replies, last updated by John Howell January 30, 2003)

We have relatives who are staying in Valley Village, California for the winter. There’s a chance that we will be visiting them. I would appreciate suggestions of kosher restaurants to eat at in that area. I’m not... (4 replies, last updated by Reuven June 17, 2003)

gastronomic centers around today ;) to this end, theres a list describing a few restaurants in each neighborhood – the aim is to show the diversity. and under the listings for kensington is the "polish airforce association... (8 replies, last updated by howler April 27, 2002)

I’m trying to decide on pursing a culinary education. how do you decide? diploma, certificate, associates, bachelors? Culinary arts, culinary and hospitality? I need some serious advice. (6 replies, last updated by Louise November 17, 2008)

Okay, I can make a lot of assumptions, but I really need a solid answer about WHY Boston has an association with cream. This may be more of a culinary anthropological question, but I thought I’d try it here anyway.... (23 replies, last updated by Karl S January 14, 2008)

California producer of grape varieties traditionally associated with the Rhone Valley — produces wines from the Paso Robles area, the Sonoma Coast, the Sierra Foothills, and ALL are on the French (versus Australian) end of... (43 replies, last updated by BillB656 January 30, 2009)

and legends that speak of the moon. What are some other specific pieces of history or perhaps myths that is associated with a food you know? (62 replies, last updated by aurora50 June 1, 2007)

What happened to the Associated supermarket, the little grubby one that I thought was on Ninth Avenue around 49th Street? Am I looking in the wrong place, or did it close? (1 reply, last updated by Grady November 14, 2004)

Returning to NYC with a fuzzy memory of a cafeteria below sreet level I stumbled on. I was unable to eat there, but the food looked like what you’d get at a good restaurant only far les expensive. Not far from Barnard, or... (3 replies, last updated by megaepicure May 6, 2007)

to the dining area where an American married to an Icelander performed master of ceremony duties. He introduced the President of the Icelandic Association who spoke alternately in English as well as Icelandic, a language which... (3 replies, last updated by denverjomo January 28, 2009)

I’m meeting business associates in San Mateo for a breakfast meeting. Could you suggest a couple of restaurants we should consider. Someplace not to crowded or loud would be ideal. Thanks so much. Link:... (5 replies, last updated by Mick Ruthven March 31, 2006)