to try his recipe. And I don’t know why, but roe appeals to me, but not milt. Must be some sexual bias. (McPhee wrote a whole book on shad, due out in October).

Well, if your dining companions really have some wine expertise, they will no doubt be more impressed by (and pleased with) your ability to suss out the real gems on the list, rather than your willingness to dump a bundle of cash...

..... 5. Indian/thai/any type of asian foods. 6. Anything else typically British that I may be missing out on. Basically, I’m willing to travel anywhere within London, preferably for lunch. I don’t mind travelling far...

Mariscos, per their signage), on Lincoln Blvd, near Rose Ave., Santa Monica/Venice border: Cheap and tasty. Check out the patrons: rich man, poor man, beggar man, thief. All are welcome, all are sated. Eat in your car, or standing...

't that great. It was decent, but not great. Consistenly, you can’t go wrong with Gibson’s...always a great dining experience alongside great service and great piece of meat. I love Morton’s. Great steaks. But...

So after the last thread on those “Damn Dare” cookies (see link), I couldn’t get them out of my mind. In a response on the thread, JK Grence (the Cosmic Jester) makes them harder to pass up as he explains how...

times of the year. You can also check out some of Michelin’s listings. Taverna is listed along with a number of others. Most I have actually been to at one time or another with the most recent Omero. This is the link to...

in the past to have my end result turn out like a meatloaf gone wild. A good piece of meat does not need much beautifying. I’m going to be making sliders/mini burgers this weekend. I almost never finish burgers at...

Cuquitas does real Mexican homecooking. As for street cred, legend has it that Stephen Pyles takes out of towners there that want authentic mexican. I love it personally. From the queso flameando, machaca, chicharons, to posole...

cooking background a little too much but ultimately it’s carried him far. but then he comes out and does the stupid, insecure, immature goading Elia into doing his dirty work. again with the backstabbing. and next...

OK, it’s been over a year since my last post on this topic, so worth a revisit, no? I must admit that I haven’t checked out Restaurante Oaxaca on S. Ashland yet (if it’s still open), but was wondering if any of...

finalist... probably an “essential” NYC dining venue. FAMOUS BEN’S... Thompson & Spring, NE Corner. Folds soft, finally some flavor in both sauce & cheese! Light grease... sweet edge from the sauce. Definitely...

We had some Lettuce Entertain You gift certificates to burn and, since it’s in our neighborhood, my wife and I decided to dine at Brasserie Jo last night. As I have perceived in previous visits to the place, it remains one...

When chowhounds and others ask me where they should eat in Los Angeles or Seattle (the two cities about which I know the most), my usual approach is to try to figure out what kind of food they can’t get at home. For someone...

Thanks to all who helped out with my New Year’s eatinerary in Paris. I’ve been remiss in filing my thoughts. Forbearance please, I am not a note-taker and most French wine and cheese names stick in my head no longer...