Not precicely on topic, but an anecdote I feel compelled to share. In 2001, I was kind of at a dead end in my pursuit of a career in the theatre. I spent most of my time unemployed watching Food TV and reading, then puttering...

, is whether there is a difference in PREFERENCE for seasoning or just a difference in SENSATION. If it’s the latter, then the person who is pleased with one shake of the hot sauce bottle might like his or her food as much...

James Beard nominees are announced; start your handicapping now!

It’s a common question for people who love food—should I scrap my current career and go to culinary school? Before you plunk down money and buy a white coat, hear what the pros have to say.

A tribute to famed political reporter and food and travel writer R. W. “Johnny” Apple Jr., who has died at the age of 71.

OK for tourists. Not so good if food is the main concern.

Any recommendations for the best/most authentic Vietnamese food in Honolulu. A friend of a friend moved here recently and was looking for where to go.

I just can’t get enough of Lisa Garza. I love it when a local girl makes good. Check out her blog posts on D Magazine’s food blog SideDish. She doesn’t drop any clues for the following week, but is candid about...

we ordered the special dish, but 30 minutes felt rather long. Tastewise, the food was excellent. Now the bill came, and apparently the full bottle price was charged. I told the waiter that I will pay the full price, but just let...

Foolishly, I snubbed Pamplona early in my college career, finding it drafty and uninventive in dessert options (seven pastries, all filled with custard). But I’ve started going there again recently, and man, tI think...

The San Francisco Professional Food Society is an organization of culinary professionals whose goal is to assist each other in furthering our careers. We include cooking school owners and teachers, cookbook authors, marketing and...

. Studying Italian food today takes me into many areas. And both give a picture of society as a whole. You’ve taken the first step toward a fascinating career and I wish you the best of luck.

their professional careers to make ice cream and candy (it was the tail end of the boom years — I saw the end coming, but they didn’t). I (and some of the friends I solicited) regret it now... A couple gave up their...

Okay guys and gals, now for more nearer-to-my-heart question: Where’s the chowhound places for good (okay, great) Chinese and Thai food? (oh, I love Mexican food, but, but...well, what can I say! Thanks, Keith

I agree with Mooshoopocket. Whoever came up with the menu ought to consider a career in PR or advertising, but really should steer way clear of the kitchen. Descriptions of the food make one’s mouth water, consumption of...