) and the merlot with the beef entree (that omelet was incredible!). The Valrhona tart was so rich and tasty. Small portions, but generous pours, and I was definitely full walking out of there. I’ll be sure to go back next...

Since we had a tie on the original voting thread for the December 2006 Cookbook of the Month, we’re having a runoff here. Please vote for ONE of the following two books: — MARTHA STEWART’S BAKING HANDBOOK by...

And I only took you half-seriously! Martha is definitely ripe for parody. I’ve read all the published parodies and some on the internet. As they say, she probably laughs all the way to the bank! Pat

Does anyone use the bar at El Manantial? I’ve never seen anyone drinking there. Definitely agree Jimmy’s is the classic, old-time bar.

creamy gorgonzola soup and my mom had the chicken noodle. Both of those soups knocked our socks off! I never saw chicken broth so dark in my life. I then had the martha's vineyard sandwich which consisted of chicken breast with...

The new bakery is called Martha's Country Bakery. I’m assuming it’s the same Martha's Country Bakery from Astoria. They’re known for their cupcakes. Should be a nice addition to the street....

Help!Am in charge of food for our group trip to the Beau Rivage.Need input on the following restaurants and/or suggestions:Germaines, Catch of the Day, Bayview Gourmet, Phonecia Gourmet Cuisine, Porter House,McElroy’s on...

Well, I for one, LOVE Mirabelle. Have you been? Definitely get the Ahi Tuna Tartare and some of their raw oysters (of you go between 4-7 M-M, yup every day of the week, they have happy hour which the raw oysters are 95 cents...

In a discussion about heirloom tomatoes on another board, I mentioned that Martha Stewart had a great idea in the magazine last year. She used different colored heirloom tomatoes for Bloody Mary’s. Those green, orange and...

Hello: I have a gift certificate for a tour/tasting at one of the following wineries - Martha Clara, Castello Di Borghese, Pindar, The Lenz, or Rafael. Any suggestions on which one to choose. Also, any suggestions on where to eat...

once, and the fella who won made the full sized version sticking one bundt on top of another (I’ve definitely seen that one in Martha Stewart) and although I though my dessert was tastier (if I do say so myself, lol!) he...

I have been hooked on Tyler Florence’s Ultimate Cheesecake recipe. It’s on the Food Network website (not sure if I can link to it here). I definitely recommend baking it a bit longer than suggested to ensure the...

I tried making socca the other day from Martha Rose Shulman’s recipe (Provencal Light). She has you mix chickpea flour, oil, water and salt, let it sit for half an hour, then pour into an oiled, preheated (to very hot) pan...

As an ex-Bostonian, I’ll say that Balthazar definitely has a unique New York buzz to it. Be sure to reserve in advance!! You’ll get decent enough food (we loved the seafood plateau; the “unorthodox” corned...

is definitely more casual than Babbo, both the restaurant and the menu style. Lots of real basic pasta dished. Very inexpensive (average entree was probably $12) with an interesting wine list of inexpensive un-known Italians. You...