sorbet was absolutely fantastic, beautifully fresh. The lemon was, for the first time, not as good as in the past. The woman behind the counter spoke no english except “thank you”, but we managed to work it out. -Ed

bakery in Rohnert Park. Despite heavy commute traffic, I doubled-back to check it out and was amply rewarded. The bakery was little tricky to find in the shopping center on the corner of Commerce Blvd. and Rohnert Park Expressway....

Here are the obnoxious details: What a great weekend! The big three-five for Rob! Thanks to everyone who came out the b-day party, and especially to Muppet for talking me off the ledge first thing in the morning (and Darci and...

on the counter, which could be dangerous. 2. Besides french fries and the occasional salad, I’m not sure how much use I’ll be able to get out of it. 3. I’m still a relative novice in the kitchen and would like...

Was Nobu ever truly good? I have been to Nobu several times, mainly on summer associate lunches. (I am an attorney and we get to take summer interns out to fancy lunches.) I have yet to be impressed by Nobu. I have had a variety...

, and it was so well prepared that I thought it compared favorably with all the fresh seafood I had been eating in Monterey. The service was good both nights, and the small room is nicely decorated with van Gogh inspired...

This really shouldn’t be as difficult as you are making it out to be. Most supermarkets carry these “shrimp rings”...already prepared shrimp tail with a well in the middle for the sauce. You should be able to...

, blackened seared scallops and blackened shrimp as well. It may have had some cheese in it which I had left out.

' menus there for you to check out, prices included. That might help you with Farallon and others. (Of course, the menus aren’t up to date, but they give you an approximate idea of what the restaurant offers.)

Help – any suggestions for eating and karaoke places? I dont expect the food to be great but anything decent and fun.. Suggestions would be very much appreciated!

's Pizzeria and Tapas? Any other thoughts? It would be easiest to all go to a restaurant, but as a back up we could pick up specialities at different places and eat at my sister’s house. Also, can you recommend a baker or...

at the restaurants Cannella’s, Bella Notte, and Oggi. As far as I know, Chicago doesn’t have anyplace offering Italian food like the Strip in Pittsburgh, but the places above, while spread out, should give your friend...

hey ya’ll . . I’m wearing shorts, t-shirt and sneakers but I wanna eat really good sushi tonight, preferably in the East Village or ABCs . . . I’ve already read the reviews for Iso, Hasaki, Mie, Ebisu, but still...

Your husband can get by with a navy blue blazer and gray slacks, if he doesn’t want to bring a suit. This is what my husband wore and he did not look out of place. I would like to have a splurge dinner at Gordon Ramsey on...

to the stationary cart each time they fill their basket. As far as when to go, besides going when it opens, which is out of the question for a working person, you just grin and bear it and realize it is a small price to pay for...