owners lawsuit from the cluster that backs the property. I imagine that they might have come to terms with Darien (word was WF were keeping a lawsuit filed against Darien on file, but back burnered until all permits were issued,...

I went to Phil’s shortly after the makeover and he didn’t seem to have any of the celeb chef items on the menu.

it sounds as if it was very heavy handed. I’ll contrast that on Saturday at Sel de la Terre, I asked for a slight change in a dish because of a food sensititivity. The bartender checked, told me the chef's suggestion, I...

I have a lethal allergy to sea food. I’ve had it forever, and either avoid being around it, ordering anything that might have it, or tell the server about it, to relay the chef. That being said, I realize that I take risks...

It appears this chef completely made up his resume. Should the owners keep him on or should he be sent packing? http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/2008/05/08/marco-pierre-white-labels-top-chef...

this fantasy. However, most of my recipes are from established cookbooks and chefs. Is using a recipe published in a cookbook for a business venture a form of plagarism? Are recipes protected by copyright laws? So, I’m...

in addition to at least one trip home. Finally how could anyone think scallops would be a nice surprise? Seriously lawsuit anyone?

— Somehow serves a version of cryovacked stone crabs during the off-season (the season runs Oct. 15 to May 15) — Avoids EEOC lawsuits by employing both genders as servers I’ve had good experiences at the Chicago...

Bad idea. I’ve been reading that people cooking frozen items is the reason recent slow cookers don’t work well. Manufacturers had to raise the temperature their cookers use in order to avoid lawsuits related to food...

aggressive stance with four separate incentives... They call it their recession plan, or some such. Notably, the Sunday night no corkage and chef's tasting menu. Anyone spy anything else?

from the get go. She told me that when she’d initially called she told them I had a peanut allergy. They were reluctant to serve me, and cited insurance reasons. She talked with the chef who said the only peanut in the...

negligence would make your lawsuit not worthwhile. Also, it is absolutely not too hot sitting at the food bar, and far more interesting than sitting at the wine bar. If you are at all interesting in cooking, it is the place to...

looks to extend its high-concept operation in the L.A. area. Serving upscale Chinese cuisine at extremely upscale prices, Philippe Chow L.A. is still in its infancy, having just opened earlier this month. Already, it has been...

When I was a kid there was a small local place that asked you in advance if you wanted “juggling” or not. Why not quietly ask the host or manager to have the chef just cook the meal without any theatrics. Tell them...

Not restaurants specifically, though I’ve worked for a few chefs who I enjoyed envisioning someplace very warm.