the fact that “Chicago Style Pizza” has become a universal restaurant category like "Coney Island Dogs" or something (I remember 15 years ago walking out of the Tube at Victoria Station after arriving at the airport,...

, but in Cobble Hill (at Court and Warren next to Frattelli’s). You must engage the proprieters to find what is the best. They are knowledgable and will steer you to what is the best at the moment. They supply a lot of...

fried potatoes with salt? Oh no, they have to have at least twenty ingredients. Go to the nearest fast food "restaurant" (which are everywhere) and order some “chicken” - if it has under thirty ingredients and is at...

) Topped w/1/2 can chopped Italian style tomatoes. Add chicken and grated parm. YUM – This was using “leftovers” in MY fridge. I love taking vege hot dogs and combining w/refried beans, the Italian toms and...

sense to go to New York looking for a Chicago Dog any more than it does to come to the Twin Cities looking for East Coast pizza.

After only eating them once or twice in my life, I’ve recently developed an addiction for Brussel Sprouts. After eating them baked (the Brussel Sprouts, not me) at a restaurant, I’ve been making them at home on a...

next to Penguin), passing through that old lady from Damascus (who WILL make typical dishes from old Damascus if you ask), passing through all those Lebanese/Iraqi bakeries/restaurants, passing through Filipino/Ecuadorian etc,...

the walking..." Maybe there is a generational/geographic component, who knows, but sending a txt or an email to someone who may have an issue is not the proper response. pick up the phone, whether cell, landline, at home or at a...

hams and selection of prosciutto (I’m very fond of San Daniele). I recently met the new sommelier at Viognier (restaurant upstairs) and will be doing some tasting with him soon. Maybe this will be an opportunity to...

I think the slope got slipperiest when the Disney store opened – I wouldn’t have been surprised if Planet Hollywood had come next. I’ve lived here awhile and find it totally soul-less. I know there are a couple...

14 leftover eggrolls (his mother made from scratch) for dinner last night. I’m one of those people that hates to throw food out, so I’ll eat it... and my dog has been a very happy pup.

) on Beach Street near the intersection of Washington. That’s $2 - $2.50 I believe. The South End is a bustling restaurant scene, but can be spendy. You could stroll about but opt for a meal at Cafe Miami. My new addiction is...

Dinner is for me, hub, and our boys ages 6 & 9. We will feast on rigatoni, meatballs and sausages which is a treat after all of the pasta w/ garbanzo beans, broccoli and olive oil they usually get! For dessert, I’m going to...

bite to know whether you liked something or not. This said, there were definitely evenings where one or more child remained seated at the table until the requisite bites were consumed (or concealed in a plant, the serving dish,...

I care to spend for a white. I had the Groth tonight with a fruti di mare prepared by a friend that was a great match, believe the Stag’s Leap would have worked well also. The only dog of the entire selection was the...