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...

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...

was there a couple of years ago. although our waiter was warm and attentive, a young man and his girlfriend were not so lucky. i guess the man had chosen a combination of food (from the menu, mind you) that was...

[We’ve edited the spoiler out of this post title- THE CHOWHOUND TEAM] After anxiously waiting for this week’s episode, I was really pleased to see Betty go packing. Her dishes were poorly executed and frankly I was...

stated jfood is there for the company, for the food, for a great evening. Most times the servers are the age of little jfood and jfood treats them with the same respect that he wants from little jfood’s customers. If they...

Here are some more great Cali wines UNDER $25 to my taste buds... Honig Sauvignon Blanc (you can even get their reserve for under $25) From napa, this family winery makes a very food friendly, juicy SB. (Can you say...

If these are really close friends, then tell them you’re broke. If not, bow out with some excuse, and have the birthday girl over for dessert and a movie. Even without any money you can still lure friends over to your house...

I just moved to SF from Boston and want to go out for pizza (my favorite food)tomorrow night. I did a “ctrl F” for pizza and nothing came up! Is this a bad sign? Surely there must be some great pizza craftspeople in...

'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...

For the herrings of your dreams head just a bit further out on Geary to New World Market on the south side of Geary around 20th. ave. They have a LOT of smoked fish delights and many, many authentic Eastern European/Russian...

That said, what would have done for the earth challenge? I’m thinking truffles, but perhaps they’re not available at Whole Foods.

/ to ChowPatty, http://eatingla.blogspot.com/2007/03/doughnut-time-with-kevin-smith.html ; maybe it has to do with the coming release of a Simpsons Movie (mmm, doughnuts). In any case, every spring, for the last ten years, I have...

Birch beer, black cherry, ginger ale - don’t know any brands, sorry, though these days I get them at Whole Foods.

This doesn’t bother me. It’s perhaps careless/casual language, but it’s not rude. If a server gives me their attention, is polite, and brings the food I ordered in a timely manner, I don’t care what they...

Those sound great, and that’s partly because any kind of gooey food is always a hit with my sweety. Would you mind sharing the recipe? I’ve never made these or heard of them, but I immediately googled and all sorts of...