http://www.boston.com/news/globe/magazine/articles/2007/09/16/raw_deal/ Very interesting article in today’s Sunday Globe Magazine on the increasing prices of entrees at the higher-end restaurants and the actual sourcing of...

crusted pizzas with Boar’s head meats and fresh cut veggies such as eggplant and zucchini, and even red bliss potatoes and great cheeses.

a Thai menu here says “Thai basil”, they use "bai hora-pa' instead of the correct “bai gra-pao”. This is like substituting parsley for coriander. Pad Thai here is goopy and gross. It should be somewhat dry...

I had been to Sado once already and went back last night expecting another delicious dinner. Unfortunately, I was very dissapointed. The sushi was acceptable, but not outstanding. THe rolls were dry and not nearly as tasety as I...

to the correct degree of doneness, served with tails on, in a subtle, slightly vinegary tamarind sauce. The dish was served with a corn cake that was slightly dry but nice to mop up the sauces. Five shrimp to a serving. Tasty,...

of salmon, several pieces of lamb and 2 pieces of shrimp.The lamb and shrimp pieces were on the dry side but the chicken and salmon was well done .I liked the slices of onion and cucumber that came on top of the mixed grill. the...

but there are exceptions-dried beans, baked potatoes and grits spring to mind. I let my guests know to feel free to use salt as they see fit (it drives me crazy when chefs, home or restaurant, try to dictate seasoning of the food...

near the campus of the UoM. In this part of town is the largest food market in the city and a staggering sight it is too. About 500 stalls inside the covered market selling a bewildering array of fish, meat and vegetables. All of...

(whose name escapes me), and well....what can I say, but OH MY GOD!!! These innocuous-looking slices of dry, unadorned bean curd had to be the absolute most disgusting-smelling foodstuffs I’ve ever encountered (and...

mystery meat more times than I can count. If you find yourself in the same situation, let me recommend the macaroni & cheese and a Chimay Ale.

I was not entirely won over by Elena’s, but I know it’s a board favorite. Their chicken and lamb kebabs were superb, but unless I missed something, it all just seemed too plain. There was no sauce for the meat, and...

frequently. Also some foods dont lend themselves to buffet service because they get too dry (grilled chicken) or soggy (masala dosai, ex.). A buffet can be highly chowhoundish because it fulfills our desire to try lots of...

% crab product (possibly just juices, I’m not sure). FYI the same company also makes a lobster product which is 51% real lobster so they are allowed to call it lobster. It’s half the price of pure lobster meat and a...

makes no pretensions to anything more. Not everybody who drinks wine cares about making a big deal out of it. Sometimes a glass of wine is just a glass of wine. It goes with Tuesday’s meat loaf or Wednesday’s baked...

is a real piece of meat sliced paper thin. Have it with whatever you like, but don’t leave off the “slaw” (just thinly sliced cabbage, but the perfect topping). My whole family is addicted to these things and I...