I’m remembering something fictional, in Fast Times at Ridgemont High, when Judge Reinholdt is wearing a pirate type outfit from his job and goes out to make a delivery, and a girl keeps giving him looks and he’s... (23 replies, last updated by Shep July 21, 2005)

Good point. Pane Bianco is a fast option at off-peak times, but the wait to be called back to the counter to pick up an order can be noticeable during the lunch rush. (29 replies, last updated by dullperson July 26, 2008)

What do you usually prefer/do? I’m a high and fast fan myself, because it gives the best skin with little fuss. I rub it with olive oil, herbs de provence, and salt. I like to tuck a 1/4 lemon and some parsley in the cavity... (5 replies, last updated by Nyleve July 12, 2007)

I have a recipe for ribs in a spicy Korean sauce. It calls for an overnight marinade, and then grilling over medium high heat on each side for 5-6 minutes. The recipe sounds really good, but I am very wary of the cooking time.... (3 replies, last updated by stevuchan December 1, 2006)

are really the perfect "fast food". Yes, it’s going to take hours to make it beforehand, but at least those hours are set aside for you to be able to take your time and get things right. All you need to heat it and eat it.... (20 replies, last updated by renov8r March 12, 2008)

Depends on the “rib”. Beef and pork back ribs come off of a prime tender part of the animal. They can be grilled at high heat. Spare ribs will not yield a tasty edible product treated this way. They need longer cooking... (4 replies, last updated by silverhawk August 11, 2009)

. However if you were planning to serve it in 2 hours, I don’t think you have enough time. You could thaw it, slice it and pansear the chops. (6 replies, last updated by AnneM April 21, 2007)

requested fast casual. That also implies moderate prices, an in-and-out dining experience and a kid-friendly, restaurants. In other words (to me, anyway) a chain. Usually homogenized, Americanized food, amenities (high chairs),... (5 replies, last updated by cloudship November 4, 2006)

to office workers on the weekdays, and residents at night and on the weekends, but I don’t think a proliferation of fast-food shops is healthy. Plus I don’t really understand Pot-Belly’s appeal (besided price I... (14 replies, last updated by triplea236 December 31, 2007)

Looking for Cheap Indian Curry to-go may not be available in Santa Monica due to high rents even with the British presence. But you didn’t specify “cheap” you wanted “good”. I know this is kind-of... (6 replies, last updated by City Elf May 29, 2006)

I don’t have to feed a lot of people Erev Yom Kippur, just my family, so I was thinking about making chicken soup with vegetables chicken meat and noodles... isn’t that considered the best thing before fasting? (13 replies, last updated by wearybashful September 19, 2007)

saturday is the day to break the fast! while I’m not Jewish, I still love to have that great food on Saturday morning. Anyone know of a place to get home made gefilte fish, chopped liver, matzoh balls and the like in Mpls?... (23 replies, last updated by MSPD October 3, 2007)

are hungry. All succesful fast food tastes good to the target market. TV ads can bring in first time buyers, but flavor and expectations must be met to get repeat business. Comments? (33 replies, last updated by David Kahn April 15, 2006)

Or how about a high end, appetizer fast food type place, where the food doesn’t taste like it comes out of a steam table. Kinda like Tapas I guess. Calamari, STuffed mushrooms, Agedashi, Some Dim Sum, Mini-chimicangas,... (23 replies, last updated by torta basilica February 2, 2002)

I do it all the time, esp. since almost none of the fast-food salads are vegetarian. (Does that sound ridiculous to anyone else??) Sometimes I have them replace the chicken with the veggie burger patty. (39 replies, last updated by pancake June 3, 2007)