served a finger full of it.

Romanmk is right. The way I always think of it and tell people who ask for tips is “leave the pan on the burner.” Don’t shake it much, don’t toss everything around all the time, just let the food cook. You...

, is still cardboard thin, close to what you’d find at most fast-food restaurants. The sandwich was dominated by a huge wedge of iceberg lettuce with a barely perceptible bit of pickle and a single slice of cheese (50 cents...

't want ice in their Coke. I was sitting at the bar as she strained the drink into another glass, using her fingers as a sieve. Just tacky. The whole thing makes me angry because the menu looks fantastic, but I know I’ll...

and at a minimun, my food delivered as ordered and basic requests handled in a polite and efficient manner. Is that too much to ask? I’m begening to think I might as well quit automatically tipping . If the service is...

. this entrance leads to one set of shops and food stalls on street level if you walk straight ahead, and to another bunch of places in the basement if you head down the stairs to the right. there’s a second entrance on...

these wines] with an obscenely high alcoholic content is, in my opinion, disastrous. It is now admitted — though not by all — that they are too heavy for food, to heady as a drink. The combination of a hot climate and...

When they are well seasoned, cast iron fry pans are almost non-stick, but aways use some oil or fat when you cook in one or food will glom on. I use my old 12" cast iron pan all the time— for pancakes and french toast, for...

it with a slight change of wording). But I’d like to add that those working (and doing great work) with less wondrous ingredients aren’t necessarily doing so out of deprivation. First of all, ANY good chef hopes to...

Second Moore Brothers. And while it’s kind of a wine version of Whole Foods, Union Square has its points, chief among which is the 20 per cent case discount, especially good when combined with one of their occasional...

a food editor for the local newspaper? I would publicize this unforgiveable experience. I would even seriously consider speaking with the local district attorney. What the waiter did was theft – pure and simple.

My fiancee and I really enjoy cooking together. We’re both decent cooks and do enjoy our food, from shopping to prep to eating. Since we’re looking for a place one of her provisos (which I agree with) is that there be...

ask for another. The iwashi (fresh sardine) were carefully deboned teasing away the spine and feathery bones with the finger tips. He pointed out that the soft fine-boned skeleton can’t be removed with a knife. He yanked off...

When I’ve had a wonderful meal, food and service beyond reproach and then, just when I’m ready for the check, to move on to the next activity or to go home and collapse, the waiter disappears. I can’t get the...

Maybe the integrity of the food and the chef himself comes before all, and I believe a true appreciator of food would respect that. If this allows Keizo to uphold his standards then I’m all for it. Especially since...