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this thread http://www.chowhound.com/topics/478051 . Chowhound editor Lessley Andersen used it as a basis for her recent Chow article on Vancouver’s izakaya scene (she, photographer Chris Rochelle, and I did a crawl in...

sept. food and wine has a 1/2 page article on rochelle mccune’s new favorite drink on page 35. it’s pretty interesting, talking about his inspiration for the new vodka, the types, what it’s made from and how. if...

After a trip to France (La Rochelle) and plenty of oysters, Id like other peoples opinions. Does the size affect the taste, and if so, which do you enjoy most???

Taking my son out for 14th birthday on Sat. night. He recently discovered that he loves steak. Currently have a reservation at Frankie and Johnnies. Have been to Morton’s, Flames, Manero’s (ugh), Tollgate, Willett, and...

, photographer Chris Rochelle and I did a crawl last year to support her research for it. Have fun!

We were planning to go to Absinthe until we found out that the prix-fixe was $100. wtf? I guess it keeps the riffraff (like me) out. Rochelle's suggestion looks good. I’m already planning to follow up on the Rec (although...

Where’s the best “Olive Garden” in LA county?

Chow article on Vancouver’s izakaya scene (she, photographer Chris Rochelle, and I did a crawl in November): http://www.chow.com/stories/10980 . And of course you should not miss Vancouver’s Chinese cuisine. For...

I’m looking for some suggestions for farms that deliver weekly produce baskets in San Francisco. I know of eatwell farms. Anyone have other suggestions?

Hi, I was given a $200 gift certificate for dinner. Can anyone recommend a great place to spend it ? We’re looking for good lively place to enjoy a great night. We were thinking Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse in Parsipanny...