Hello Again All, I have been reading the board in terms of specialty gift items and I have seen a number of mentions about flavored salts. Have any of you tried any particularly good ones? I read something about tea flavored salt... (0 replies, last updated by LaCarmencita April 9, 2009)

[NOTE: We’ve moved this digression from the thread at http://www.chowhound.com/topics/446206 — THE CHOWHOUND TEAM] With all due respect. I really find most of those exotic varieties of salt to be mostly foofy... (28 replies, last updated by MsDiPesto October 10, 2007)

on top without absorbing). On soft pretzels, nothing but rock pretzel salt will do. That being said, I think most exotic sea salts and fleur de sel variations are yuppie conspicuous-consumption fillips. Choose salt by texture, not... (72 replies, last updated by szmeterling January 28, 2009)

There’s a tasty turban-shell snail dish at Ushi Wakamaru. Comes sizzling on hot rock salts. So even the presentation is exotic and exciting! (7 replies, last updated by EricMM August 27, 2008)

What about duck tongue? They are served up two ways (salt and pepper or soy) @ the Oriental Seafood Restaurant on Noreiga by 32nd (2 blocks from Safeway). They have other "exotic" items such as les and frog stew. However, all... (4 replies, last updated by PekoePeony June 24, 2005)

I’ve been making desserts for a local restaurant and cheesecakes have been especially popular. I’m really interested in exotic flavor pairings beyond the basic fruit or chocolate. I’ve made lemon-ginger with... (46 replies, last updated by YouCantHaveMyCornbread April 2, 2009)

I love Terra Exotic Vegetable Chips but I haven’t really seen them anywhere other than Pusateri’s. Pusateri’s is a bit out of my way so I wonder if there are any grocery chains or any other stores that sell it.... (13 replies, last updated by LemonLauren January 17, 2009)

Does anyone have a suggestion for a fun place for a group – preferably tropical or exotic - where the atmosphere is unique, the food is good, and if there is entertainment, even better . . . ? (6 replies, last updated by coffeebeast July 22, 2004)

Far from the most exotic food in Manhattan, but I’ve taken a number of people out for Malaysian food who have never had it and it’s always been a big hit. Put a big plate of roti kani (sp?) in front of somebody for... (18 replies, last updated by Anupam October 17, 2002)

once a month and it’s stores nicely in the fridge for up to three days – IF it lasts that long! Boil turkey, chicken, or beef in lightly salted water. Remove meat and cool. Then slice into bite size pieces and reserve.... (3 replies, last updated by Kathy November 20, 2005)

, at various strip malls across So. Ca.? Yes, you most certainly can. But if you want to go out to a nice place and you’re in the mood for Thai I think Exotic Thai does a good job of providing that experience. I appreciate... (42 replies, last updated by foodconnection June 7, 2009)

I bought a salt mill a few weeks ago, sort of on impulse. My husband had said he wanted one, and I saw it on sale at Bed, Bath, Beyond, so . . . Well, now the salt is getting low, so I’ve started looking for something with... (23 replies, last updated by yayadave October 5, 2008)

I like to poke around different grocery stores if I’m in the neighborhood, and yesterday I discovered a whole case of "exotic" frozen fish at the Somerville Market Basket. Actually there were also packs of fresh... (11 replies, last updated by cassis May 29, 2008)

Does anyone know of any good places that serve exotic meats like kangaroo, wild boar, etc. in the Boston area? Thanks (11 replies, last updated by steinpilz November 7, 2007)

Mr. Swankalicious and I are going on a food-foraging weekend here in the city. We’re looking for really exotic cuisine, preferably spicy, cheap preferred but not a must, with local flavor. Places we’ve enjoyed in the... (8 replies, last updated by limster October 5, 2007)