The San Gabriel Valley in Southern California has not only the most Asian restaurants of any metropolitan area in the United States, it now has a noodle house with some very happy owners, and an even happier customer. As reported...

As I said in my last report, it was clearly time to quit while I was ahead and get out of Chattanooga.

Try to California Avocado Commission site for avocado recipes (incl. soups), they have many! The soup you describe sounds terrific. http://www.avocado.org/recipes/index.php

. However, I’m guessing you’ve never tried to build/remodel a home, or open a business in a location east of Lincoln boulevard. There are so many obstacles in doing so. The first and foremost obstacle is the...

From the California Avocado Commission: Storing or Freezing California Avocados Ripe fruit can be stored in the refrigerator uncut for two to three days. To store cut fruit, sprinkle it with lemon or lime juice or white vinegar and...

The best liquor store in Seattle is.... in Las Vegas, Nevada. Or Sacramento, California. Or Chicago, Illinois. Or online at internetwines.com. Anyplace but here. There are no good liquor stores in Washington State. I know...

How much more ridiculous can you get?! Will the Mo. State Energy Commission insist that The Filling Station in Lee’s Summit change their name because you can’t really get petrol there?! Good grief.

, nothing to stuffy but eclectic and high energy is ok. Budget is around $50 each. Brunch ideas would be great too. We will be on foot all w/end. Thanks in advace! ~kerry

You should read Jeremiah Tower’s book "California Dish". He was the first exec. chef at Chez Panisse and readily shares his opinions of Alice... BTW, in celebration of the 35th Anniversary of Chez Panisse there is a 2007...

commissioned by The Wall Street Journal for their planned magazine that never became a reality. Their impulse was that Primanti customers, esp. those from the fruit and vegetable market, were people who read the tables in the...

Hop on the Dash B to Philippe, Olvera Street, or Chinatown. You can also follow the steps down from California Plaza to Grand Central Market, but that would entail schlepping back up too, since Angel’s Flight is sadly out...

In addition to the Zagat 2002 Los Angeles/So. California guide, which I already own, what would be the best dining guide for the L.A. area? I’m looking for something similar to the annual “Time Out New York Eating and...

as most of us know climate change is changing the face of our planet and as a race we have to do what we can to save our environment (or some of our favourite foods might be in jepardy to) so i thought we should start a list of...

Sam, have you done the math on energy used to cook brown rice vs. white, versus energy expended to process white rice? I am honestly just curious. I also try to make small changes in my habits that benefit the environment, but...

Local produce has a limited season in some places. I’m all over farm stands and markets when they’re up and running. But come May, I’m not above buying grocery store strawberries. I know what to expect. This...