I would think that the thread count would either make it disposable or reusable. The higher the thread/weave the more likely you can reuse, and I would just wa gently in the machine, like a cloth napkin. I use some pretty cheap... (22 replies, last updated by omnidora October 24, 2009)

Just no terry cloth... You could use a clean, old dish towel in a pinch, but it will soak up more butter (the thinner the better). (3 replies, last updated by free sample addict aka Tracy L November 24, 2006)

Sorry about your experiences there. When I do go, I go late (after 10PM) and order only pasta dishes (these are, in my opinion, their forte) and order the butterscotch budino for dessert. One of my Hound-ish friends actually wears... (21 replies, last updated by cinzia October 2, 2009)

of The Emporer’s New Clothes. Beautiful service, lovely room, but but no punch on the dish. Went home and ate a bowl of cereal. Hungry! (6 replies, last updated by dude April 15, 2003)

no sense to me. - Upon being presented with the food menus, we were instructed that a certain dish, the potato encrusted sea bass, was a signature dish and very good. We found this strange that a dish would be pointed out as a... (22 replies, last updated by Nina W. July 9, 2004)

After many years of near misses, I finally made it to Splendido, which likes to proclaim itself the best restaurant in Toronto. To say that the evening proved a shock is putting it mildly. I won’t go into the specific dishes... (106 replies, last updated by tjr March 7, 2009)

the track, Bacchanal Wine hosts dinners by local chefs on Sundays starting at about 6:00. They always have a pretty wide selection of dishes to choose from, and it would be casual and relaxed. As far as I know, they’re... (8 replies, last updated by Bill Hunt April 23, 2008)

Tonight I am going to braise short ribs for my big vday meal. I’ve never done before and the recipe said to bundle the fresh herbs in cheese cloth. Few questions with this – 1) where does one buy cheese cloth? 2) Are... (12 replies, last updated by Candy February 13, 2007)

machine as dipes, and since I airdry anything that fits on the drying rack, drying them adds humidity to our parched winter apt. We use cloth napkins. I just learned that some folk use paper towels to dry dishes—sounds... (198 replies, last updated by Procrastibaker October 29, 2009)

the board were disjointed, and despite a range of dishes ordered, there was a sameness to almost everything we ate. The pakoras were like a bad facsimile of a New Orleans hush puppy, albeit one with some sub-continent spicing: all... (1 reply, last updated by Charles Yu August 10, 2008)

I know I’m in the minority on this, but I do not like cloth napkins, even in a very formal setting. I understand that it is customary and expected, but it bugs me. I feel like I’m wiping my mouth on my shirt. I like... (85 replies, last updated by soupkitten May 29, 2007)

were promtly seated. Immediately our waitress came over and opened our wine...she was knowledgable about the menu items...We both started with the cream of eggplant soup with feta fritters – to die for, albeit quite... (1 reply, last updated by Sylvia G January 13, 2006)

again, I would quibble, not extraordinary). The Oysters and Pearls were truly the best dish we had and the only one that made us groan with pleasure. The caviar was deliciously saline and the oyters plump and juicy. Served with a... (14 replies, last updated by xavier August 20, 2006)

. The following are some SF places that might be the best at various cuisines or dishes: A16 (Neapolitan) Aziza (Moroccan) Angkor Borei (Cambodian) Helmand Palace (Afghan) Kingdom of Dumpling (Bejing Chinese) La Ciccia (Sardinian) La... (50 replies, last updated by Howard Wong February 21, 2009)

Accidents happen, that’s life, get over it I would say. You probably ruin your own clothes sometimes. Cost of being alive. If you make the restaurant pay for your clothes, you will pay for it eventually in higher meal cost. (33 replies, last updated by BlueHerons September 12, 2005)