may not sound like it, I enjoyed the food a lot and will be returning. The place was as noisy and cramped as others have reported, especially in the middle of the bench where we were seated. But even though it was crazy busy, the...

Warning to those thinking of going to Cello’s CharHouse: Do not waste your money! We went on a Saturday night about 5:30. There was only one other table that was occupied. Yet, the service was somewhat slow. First, a note...

There’s a new food-safety agreement between China and the United States, but no one knows if it’ll matter.

-notch, but I like the eggs and waffles, they give you crispy bacon or home fries if you ask for it, I never worry about an empty coffee cup, and we always get a big smile from the staff. In a different vein – good food, but...

I’m helping to develop a customer service training course for people who work in a university dining hall. I have some questions for both people who work in the food service industry and people who eat out...I guess that...

The Canadian government wants to scrap the food-labeling approval process. Seriously.

This past Saturday night, my wife and I dined at 39 Rue de Jean. The food was good, and the service was adequate if not exceptional until the dessert course, which is when the wheels came off. When we ordered dessert, my wife...

A look at the overworked, underfunded world of food safety inspectors.

The recent safety scares have many people wary of foods made in China—but cutting those out of your diet completely may be impossible.

I often wonder if food safety guidlines are even close to being accurate. I’ve been breaking food laws my entire adult life and havn’t had so much as an upset stomach. I mean not ONE single time have I gotten sick??...

, not expecting to find anything and did a check on the last inspections. Sadly, the food failed multiple bacteria tests and the reports showed that the restaurant had failed miserably with storage temperatures and hand washing...

Sorry but that answer is a copout. There is a place for a very diverse food culture in any big city. A sitdown restaurant with it’s comfort and service does not compete with someone grabbing a bite standing up. Otherwise a...

It increasingly seems like eating local is the only way to keep from getting poisoned.

and tasty, but not spectacular; its modest crust and thin layer of sauce only carried it so far. While I sat and ate, an older, large woman (his mother?) with an apron on came out and inspected the front of the store. An old...

China’s crazy for kosher: Inspections are way up as the country looks to fix its food-safety rep.