of many others who post here regularly. Help me right my wrong. What dishes will knock my socks off. Sprouts and Cremoso are on the list already. (42 replies, last updated by YosemiteSam July 11, 2008)

We have a staff BBQ in two weeks, and I’m looking for a knock-your-socks off dessert recipe to bring. I need something that travels well and is good at room temperature. I am willing to bake, jell, or anything else! Ideas?... (21 replies, last updated by withalonge June 18, 2008)

If you are looking for a wonderfully "old Fashioned" Italian restaurant, I would advise a trip to 72nd St and 8th Ave to try the classic New Corner Restaurant in the Dyker Hts section of Brooklyn. It has been there since about... (15 replies, last updated by ital resto on Court St April 27, 2006)

I’ve never eaten there, but there is Jahn’s on Hillside in Richmond hill, which is more old fashioned than the Bayside location. Does Metro Soda Fountain in Kew Gardens count? My personal vote is for Eddie’s... (14 replies, last updated by Gene H February 17, 2003)

room at the top (or however much you want). Stir the mixture. Place the lid on. Wait five to seven minutes (boil your milk during this time). Use a coffee sock to strain the coffee. (you can get these at a hispanic store) Add hot... (22 replies, last updated by randyw41 April 13, 2007)

The atmosphere is cute – large dripping candles, dark wood and fashionably weathered. The menu is reasonably priced as well. I would stay away from the pastas, as they’re rather mediocre. All of the starters... (1 reply, last updated by graphisbeb August 22, 2007)

My girlfriend and I will be in SF in mid-march (during mid-week). You guys have already given me a great rec for when we are in Napa (Martini House), now I need a restaurant in the city. One that will knock our socks off! Thanks... (4 replies, last updated by Robert Lauriston March 1, 2005)

. The atmosphere has an old fashioned preciously dowdy elegance to it (complete with harpist) which I still find charming even as a young person. I thought the food was very good, not blow my socks off innovative or super tasty... (4 replies, last updated by gloriousfood January 19, 2006)

You definitely don’t want steel cut oats in a granola recipe! They would be like gravel, almost unchewable. What you need is medium or coarse ROLLED oats. The standard commercial products are Quaker Old Fashioned Oats,... (8 replies, last updated by wickalicious June 12, 2009)

Hurricane Kates, Restaurant 301 are the trendy places. Avalon is Ok, avoid the wine by the glass, its probably old. Personally I enjoy the food at Roys Italian Dinners. Its old fashioned, but tasty. The cheesesteak place in Arcata... (5 replies, last updated by Snort December 7, 2003)

From my understanding this place has only been open for 8 months now. Found this off the beaten path off of Fruitville Rd and I-75 with a craving for some good old fashioned Sports Bar Food. Walked in with my significant other... (0 replies, last updated by danwil9325 May 10, 2009)

FYI Had a really good sushi assortment meal at Kappas in Pearland a few weeks ago. I’m new to sushi so I can’t explain in an educated fashion why I liked it so much, except to say that it was a wonderful experience. The... (4 replies, last updated by Spencer January 28, 2006)

Is there a great place to eat in or around Breckenridge? I used to visit my grandparents there when I was a kid, and am wondering what is up. They used to have a great old fashioned soda fountain. Thanks. (1 reply, last updated by Rob Hargrove September 25, 2003)

I recently had my first Marianne’s ice cream ever. I purchased a quart of Old-Fashioned Vanilla at Falletti’s, and it knocked my socks off. That is the best ice cream I’ve tasted in ages. I haven’t had the... (10 replies, last updated by Atomica March 5, 2007)

I’d love to know as well. I live right down the street. It better be good, because based on the prices I saw on the menu, I would need to have my socks blown off to pay that much for dinner. There’s also another... (10 replies, last updated by edible complex November 10, 2009)