1) fresh double chocolate croissant that doesn’t leave a buttery film around your mouth 2) good music selection – I hate coffee shops that play the radio because in the morning, it’s ALL commercials 3) The coffee...

it for the place in the kitchen where the food is stored (a cabinet is a milkshake with ice cream – called a frappe in MA, and coffee everything is a specialty of RI). The Italian food is better in Providence than it is in...

Bourdain did seem much toned-down. But I believe the overall tone of this season will be more serious and food-focused than ever. This is part of what makes the show great. Great chefs are coming out to compete and great judges...

is really talented and has a great sense of composition and really knows food. I’m sure all three of them will be very successful.

I think his generosity is more likely to bankrupt him than his skepticism. Rarely has my bill for food ever exceed $35 per person, even though he’s served me as much as ten pieces (including toro). And, why should he share...

are on the big island (or Oahu, where they have a restaurant/bar) I highly suggest a brewery visit. It has a great feel and excellent food (try the pizzas). Their longboard lager is OK, too. I’d steer clear of their big...

there are so many Food & Drug hurdles to jump in the dairy industry. I think people are using the term “buffalo” mozzarella just to distinguish the difference between the many seal wrapped mozzas and the ones packed...

the classic French food he’s grown up with to a new audience and create a place where it’s immediately clear to the customer what kind of restaurant it is from the moment you walk in: a classic French brasserie. Every...

Spent 5 days in Dallas focusing on food during my trip visiting a local friend. Here’s a basic rundown with in depth notes on each day to follow soon: Went to top-end places for dinner. In order of preference, here’s...

't believe that ‘bulk’ food is taxable. And on the size issue – yes, they have the smallest portions I’ve found – not that that matters if the quality is there – but for comparison, the $3.90...

. There was that scene in the film, “Return to Me,” where the server (soon to be the new love interest) puts up with an obnoxious earful from a Valley Girl type who will only drink French bottled water. Back in the...

more like the cassoulet of my dreams. Dark brown crusty splotches of baked meat juices, a thin film of bread crumbs, and the bubbling hot white beans were picture perfect. The browned crust was mostly carmelized fat and meat...

on Food TV’s Food Finds. The Devon location is a pleasant place, friendly service, chairs inside and out to relax and directly across the street from the Chicago Public Library, Edgebrook Branch." Evanston Creamery/Chocolate...

I think it also might depend on what the nature of the social relationship is. Is this a “social” dinner- then the wine is a gift for some other time, or is everyone a bunch of foodie/Chowhounders who might get...

. peeled, sliced fresh peaches 3/4 c. sugar 3 TB fresh lemon juice 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1/2 tsp. almond extract 1/8 tsp. salt 2 c. heavy cream, chilled In food processor or blender, puree everything together except the cream. If there...