I recently took in a memorable dinner at The Fifth Floor. An outstanding meal by US standards. The first two courses are to be particularly commended. A description of a meal earlier this year is also included as background.... (47 replies, last updated by roland goana January 28, 2004)

Scott — I see your posts in which you state the “grade” of barbecue, e.g., sandwich grade, eating grade, etc. How about giving us all a rundown of your system? (2 replies, last updated by Scott February 8, 2005)

Has anyone had a good or bad experiences with the Miele built-in coffee/espresso system? I am planning on installing one (the two cup, not the one that can handle a whole pot) in a new kitchen but haven’t used one... (20 replies, last updated by ExercisetoEat October 7, 2008)

Use an all-natural food, agar-agar, which is rich in dietary fiber and cleans out the system. See the following link from Time (Asia version) magazine. Link:... (14 replies, last updated by Niki Rothman December 22, 2005)

Has anyone seen or used a "Telescopic Downdraft System" - what I call a pop up vent for the range? I need to know if they 1)work, 2) if they suck heat away from the burner like a downdraft that’s part of the range top does... (13 replies, last updated by ThreeGigs November 2, 2009)

't mean that “George” didn’t mistakingly chop the fennel where he just slathered a cornish hen with rub – OR that the day after that, “Thomas” dropped the very last provimi veal chop we had for... (3 replies, last updated by WiseManSays June 3, 2003)

Encounter (at the airport) Not top floor nor top food, but yamashiro has a great view. (14 replies, last updated by woojink April 9, 2007)

we are starting a kitchen remodel and I would love to put hardwood floors in but my wife thinks I’m crazy. For those who have them would you do it again? My wife thinks they will wear fast and we won’t be able to keep... (29 replies, last updated by Alacrity59 October 2, 2009)

The thread below about recent trips to Fifth Floor made me laugh, as I just was there for the first time last night. Amuse Bouché: Cucumber Honeycomb cream of some sort: delicious- the taste in one’s mouth started as... (0 replies, last updated by a geek January 10, 2004)

Thai Pavilion, 42 Rupert Street, London W1 (020-7287 6333). Daily lunch and dinner. The third floor of this Thai restaurant in Soho is khantok- style – that’s with cushions on the floor and a backrest. The... (4 replies, last updated by supercharz May 26, 2008)

start cooking them as if you had soaked them overnight. I agree that dried offer you a better variety. Dried beans are also easier to carry up to my second floor condo, and take up less space in my pantry than the canned. :) Would... (57 replies, last updated by thew September 8, 2009)

I’m trying to put together the ultimate car camping coffee system for times when I can’t use my campstove. I’m looking at 12 volt coffee and espresso makers, and 12 volt immersion heaters to use with my usual drip filter system.... (8 replies, last updated by fmed October 25, 2008)

I’m looking for a place where I’m easily able to buy (good) dried mango slices. The best brand I’ve found so far is 7D (filipino) and they’re usually found at Pusateris, but it’s expensive ($6 a 200g... (21 replies, last updated by Suresh March 4, 2008)

tale and that Caeser stone will stay as cool as marble. Fact? Fiction? 2) We’ve heard that wood floors aren’t a good idea in a high traffic, with potential water spill area – but its attractive and cheap. (more... (17 replies, last updated by flourgirl May 23, 2007)

AND dinner?? And have a full bar? Yeah..this will definitely be on my top places to dine. :) Located on the second floor entrance to the Galleria Mall from the Westin....go..let me know how YOU like it!!!! :) (6 replies, last updated by jules51774 August 9, 2008)