Nope. Don’t unplug anything. I don’t even turn off my computers. BUT! ALL of my major appliances and the majority of my small appliances and computers are Energy Star. And all of my downstairs lighbulbs (the upstairs... (6 replies, last updated by Caroline1 November 10, 2008)

some more low-key backups in case those are deemed too chi-chi for the evening. so. the plough and stars' new menu has some appealing looking options, but i haven’t seen the space since it repoened and am having a hard time... (9 replies, last updated by co from tx April 20, 2006)

very subjective categories. Where they do or don’t overlap could make another thread. Thanks for the contrasting reviews of the chow at Blue Star Cafeteria. It’s good to get detailed opinions from different points of... (12 replies, last updated by jennifer meggon October 11, 2009)

joint, not a fancy cali wrap pita place w/ energy drinks. I don’t walk into mcdonalds complaining about the lack of a wine list. I like how people love to trash places, but never really list any alternatives. I would... (15 replies, last updated by Monte April 14, 2005)

Do the Hounds who’ve been concur? Are her stars usually based solely on food? (22 replies, last updated by FED November 4, 2004)

Eating at Franny’s a dozen or so times over the past three years has always been a satisfying experience food and drink-wise. The two star Bruni love letter will only serve to cement the legacy of the “haughty t” pizza... (35 replies, last updated by Yaqo Homo September 5, 2007)

I purchased a 30" Blue Star in July 2005 after months of research. The appliance forums on gardenweb are great — check out www.goldshlag.com/bluestar/ for a summary of them. The thing is a monster, generating unbelievable... (25 replies, last updated by GeezerGourmet January 5, 2009)

or infectious kitchen catch-phrase? What would you do? I’ll share my fantasy- my own fitness/healthy cooking show on fit TV or something. I dream about becoming a major crossover star in the exercise/cooking genres. Anyone... (90 replies, last updated by melly June 17, 2009)

Keep in mind that the from the moment Leson walked through the door and was recognized by the Maitre d' all the energy in the kitchen was focused on making her meal perfect. The Three and a half stars represents Campagne at its... (2 replies, last updated by Chris March 11, 2002)

FWIW, ‘Westword’ (meaning Jason Sheehan) anointed Super Star Asian for dim sum in the Best of Denver issue. Interesting to go to http://bestof.westword.com/bestof/results.php?keywords=dim+sum and see how that has... (20 replies, last updated by Charsiu April 3, 2008)

http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2007/03/07/FDG9NOA4DO1.DTL "...Youth seems to be taking over the stoves in San Francisco, injecting more energy and creativity into the Bay Area dining scene." (0 replies, last updated by grocerytrekker March 9, 2007)

Since moving to the area last year, I was pleased to have discovered the star restaurants of the beaches: Salt Rock Grill, Island Way Grill, and more recently, Marlin Darlin. I also enjoyed their little cousin in Clearwater,... (8 replies, last updated by laurie April 13, 2007)

this is such an old reference (South Park The Movie ) I don’t see the humor in it anymore..sort of like a majorly delayed reaction, really. This could be TFN’s version of Dancing With the Stars, using washed up celebs... (103 replies, last updated by jeanmarieok September 14, 2009)

Don’t forget that those dual compressors mean you’re basically using twice the energy of a standard fridge. Maybe not a concern for someone about to spend $5k-ish on a fridge, but probably ought to be. Here’s the... (11 replies, last updated by Delucacheesemonger October 29, 2008)

or with a very small freezer? Ideally they would be Energy Star rated. (2 replies, last updated by Deb9962 August 25, 2007)