Someone once told me that if you leave your tap water out and open to air for 24 hours or so, the chlorine dissipates??? Not sure if this is true. Can anyone give more info on this??

up with a ton of junk mail as a result. There are actually some benefits to the consumer when a store gatheres data like this, if they choose to use it. They can see what sells, where, and to who, thus can better stock the stores...

Firm, thick slices of earthy Hericium (dried and reconstituted monkeyhead mushrooms aka pompom aka lion’s mane) were bathed in a richly chicken-y sauce. Jen Maiser eyed this plate in that thoughtful way she has and said, "...

. Maybe at a high-ticket restaurant, but at a place where the check size is small, I don’t think it would make an appreciable difference- is someone going to break down and order one more $3 beer? Eat 2 burgers instead of...

and dessert?? I think this may have started back when mimimums were imposed to keep the homeless away. but this has gotten totally out of hand. I could live with a 6-7 dollar min. not this.

, on finer dining – the missing piece to the puzzle that would complete the picture for this ritual of eating enjoyment. Its almost like a fitting tribute to a complex and varied cuisine that deserves much much more praise...

at some point sold their interest in the restaurants, though I’m not entirely clear about this. Kidd Valley now operates 10 restaurants in the greater Seattle/Bellevue area, and is owned by Kidd Valley Holding. Although the...

Like-Go-Eat—- I feel compelled to tell you how much you totally rule. This list—-and others you frequently produce—-are really handy. Thanks, bra!

'm a farmer’s market junkie. If I’m traveling, I always check to see what the local markets are like. It’s the closest thing to seeing how the local people live and eat. One of my favorites was in Florence. At...

(though to be fair, they were all foreign). Service was very friendly, and we left in good spirits. Dinner for four, once again, 190 euros, with wine (this must be the going rate...). Our second day we opted for a substantial...

unlikely I would be caught (this was not my first time sausage smuggling). I was wrong, I was given the big lecture by the customs guy who was SOOOO not amused, and was threatened with a fine of $100 on the spot. It was only my...

It gives me travel ideas. Next month I’m finally eating at La Tupiña, which I read about in Saveur years ago: http://www.saveur.com/article.jsp?ID=1069

shortening) you really have to render your own lard. I can’t be bothered, but then I don’t make pies very often (there’s only two of us to eat them). So if you want to avoid hydrogenated fats, use all butter. I...

wrong, has invested 40 to 50 years in eating his way extensively through Europe. What are you two or three favorite restaurants anywhere currently? Of all the restaurants you’ve been to is there one overall that you prefer?...

backgrounds and personalities too well. For us, taking more time in Little Five Points, and eating there, being relaxed, checking out stores and the neighborhood is more our speed (than cabbing or driving around). As far as the...