. As for Costco "food finds", one of my favorties is the house-brand Kirkland Vanilla Ice Cream. It is excellent — very creamy, good vanilla flavor, and a bargain compared to other premium brands. ANother favorite is their...

of the cliche and too quick to downplay the “Californianess” of the food. We describe is as French, or Italian, or Asian -influenced, and people rightfully note that it’s not “authentic” to those...

Chowhounds usually post about good restaurants – we want others to know about our fun food experiences. But there are some real dogs out there, and I thought it might be interesting to devote a thread to posts about eating...

not make feel this way. I think my problem stems at least partially from the peculiar manner in which Americans enjoy (and fetishize?) Champagne—as a toasting and special-occasion drink only. Have others...

Yeah, I’ve got one that drives my Japanese staff into coniptions: When I’m eating noodle meals, (ramen, soba, or udon), I’ll slurp up all of the broth first, and save the noodles for last. Also, though it...

Used to get the Monte Enebro but then discovered Neal’s Yard cashel blue (along with the Dalmatia orange fig spread) at Whole Foods & went through that phase. Most recent discovery was Zingerman Creamery’s lincoln log...

those sharing a meal, we charge $3 for the extra plate. LIQUOR RULES —Beer and wine served only to guests ordering a food entree. —For your safety, a maximum of 3 drinks per person will be served. —Beer and wine are...

As of late my sushi joint of choice is Sushi Masu in Westwood for Omakase. No wait, friendly chief (Masu is awesome), reasonable prices, fresh and tasty. I just got back from NJ and wanted to enjoy some Japanese food. Was thinking...

you get into the realm of pairing food with beer, then you really can appreciate why you don’t always want a bold flavored beer. Certain kinds of foods completely disappear under the assault of a big malt or hop monster....

I asked at the Blossom Bluff stand yesterday, and they said flats of 25 run around $20-25. But restaurant prices involve more than food cost. The $4.50 it should have been is a more than reasonable minimum charge for a dessert at...

me get back to a bit more normal cooking. Hopefully a week to go before I am fully functional again. Photo is before shattering the poodle in the photo is one of my 3 standards. She is my Chowhound, everything is potential food...

Why the constant negativity about US food? I imagine a good portion of the FF’s food is home-grown in the US!