I’m wondering if anyone knows anything about the East Perry (?) Carry Out in the old and much-missed Edelweiss Bakery, and the Nifty Fifties Diner, where work was steaming long and then seemed to stall. (1 reply, last updated by frites January 24, 2009)

Other than CIA Greystone/Hyde Park, does anybody know of similarly structured professional development classes offered, preferrably in the Bay Area? I am a working Executive Chef, but I’ve grown a little tired of the high... (3 replies, last updated by kc72 September 15, 2008)

Been living in NYC since June 2005 having previously spent many years living in London. Will be in London for a few days week after next and was wondering what people think are some of the best places to have either opened or... (0 replies, last updated by oonth November 3, 2006)

My husband and I will soon be “required” to entertain his colleagues at home. Now, while I am not new to cooking, I am new to entertaining at a more formal level. When creating menus, how do you decide what dishes go... (20 replies, last updated by LaLa November 8, 2006)

Something that might be helpful for the developers: I am periodically seeing a different favicon. If I hit “Reload” the normal one seems to come back. I have had to clear cookies AND cache to login. Thanks, Mozilla/5.0... (3 replies, last updated by johnseberg April 7, 2007)

A couple of new happenings: -Boston Shaker is opening up shop in Davis Sq! It’s in the space right next door to the shop called “Suneri.” -Teele Sq. Cafe has reduced their hours, particularly I noticed their... (2 replies, last updated by rknrll October 28, 2009)

, but I have been told it’s for an acquired taste. My question is, that if it is true that one would need to develop a palate for wine, what would be the best way to go about doing it? I mean, are there certain wines that... (25 replies, last updated by crw77 July 7, 2009)

restaruants: Amy’s Ice Cream Zen Hog Island Deli Freebird’s and I think one more place....but I couldn’t read it while driving by at 70 mph. The sign also had a name for the development that had... (9 replies, last updated by Ashforth September 30, 2008)

Noticed the new signs up and lights on in the old, closed location of Star Chicken the other night. Oh no! Could it be any worse?!? A new Taco Bell has opened up there. Could we be any more cursed? Even a Del Taco would be miles... (0 replies, last updated by nosh December 30, 2007)

Although I’ve been trolling the Outer Boroughs board since my move overseas (I am a glutton for food and punishment, apparently) I was hoping you could help me with this specific request. I am coming back for a visit soon... (0 replies, last updated by Lizard August 5, 2007)

Stopped in for a quick lunch on saturday. The place was packed, as usual, but when presented with the lunch menu, under the section labeled “Sushi,” there was a piece of white correction tape below the last printed... (15 replies, last updated by cgfan March 27, 2007)

I was passing by the Filipino section of Roosevelt near 69th St, and I knew that Renee’s had recently had a major makeover, and then I thought they had expanded the first floor level, until I noticed it was new restaurant,... (2 replies, last updated by Albert June 11, 2006)

Just browsing through my Lakewood Balmoral Residents' Council Newsletter this morning and came across this little tidbit that I thought I’d share: "The owners of Pasteur, 5525 N. Broadway, have come to the 48th Ward... (1 reply, last updated by mrbarolo December 7, 2004)

Got a strange question —— I am looking for names of foods that we identify as “ethnic,” but were actually developed in San Francisco (or somewhere else in the US). I know that the fortune cookie came from... (17 replies, last updated by Sharuf September 7, 2003)

I had my first Melampo sandwich of the year today (Melampo is primarily a summertime food source for me). The owner is no longer making sandwiches; he hired someone who is working in back of the refrigerator case, and he is... (5 replies, last updated by Jim Leff May 17, 2001)