have wine tastings on the weekend. You can taste the wines and discuss your likes/dislikes with the employees. I have discovered more favorites this way. I cannot imagine the bagger at Stop and Shop will be much help. Another...

There is a wonderful recipe from Calder’s French Food At Home. Take 4 medium sized leeks and trim all but an inch of green. Tie them in a bunch and plunge in to boiling salted water. Cook about 20 minutes, until tender....

the waitress for some fish sauce with chili peppers, and was told “sorry, we're out of fish sauce”—a Thai restaurant out of fish sauce??? But the chef seems to care deeply about freshness and balance, and proud...

I ate at III Forks for a business dinner a couple of weeks ago and was not impressed with their food. The steaks themselves tasted broiled or pan-seared, not grilled. That’s a big misstep for a steakhouse to make. Plus, one of...

. Our water, aside from the canned “Hi, my name is Adam and I will be your server tonight” turned out to be an EXCELLENT waiter, knowledgeable, polite, and available. Two excellent dinners as above and bottomless sodas,...

to see on any menu. I’d be into compiling a list of good Chowish LA-area places with this policy...hey, Mr. Gold, how’s about this for one of your themes?

I very much enjoyed his fiction mystery called A Bone in the Throat. Our hero is a sous chef involved with the mob. Lots of blood and gore with some mouth-watering asides about food. p.

can make small scale versions, but you need to use a smaller pot. with more surface area, you’re more likely to steam the rice more and have it get soggy. as for the oil reduction, i think you can get away with it—just...

I have used the cinnibon clone recipe that has instant pudding in it with great success. Just google cinnibon recipe and you should find it easily. I have found that when making cinnimon rolls it is to your advantage to use high...

I’ve always liked Tony’s. My family went there regularly when I was a kid, then I forgot about it for a long time. Now we go every so often, and it’s always great. Not blow-your-mind great, but a tasty,...

Warning: I am still giddy over my experience at this restaurant, so this report may include ramblings and hackneyed descriptors of the food and the experience – and it will probably be the longest post I will ever provide on...

with the following dressing: 1T Dijon mustard 1T chopped shallots 1/2t minced garlic (I use a bit more) 2T chopped parsley 2T red wine vinegar or lemon juice (or combination) 6T olive oil Mix all but oil in food processor. Slowly add...

alternate reality experiences to relate concerning the Front Room, I would be glad to hear about them. I really wanted to like this restaurant, and some of the "comfort food" style dinner items sounded delicious (braised beef...

I much prefer Capri to Casa Bianca. The food is just about as good, and the atmosphere and vibe is a million times better. I can appreciate the crispy cracker like crust, but I much prefer something with more bready body. I like...

of times to our table later on, but each time annoyed the heck out of me with the indifferent attitude and underlying arrogance. I am just glad that she was not our main waitress for the rest of the evening. As for the food: For...