, simply by their spiciness. Sure, bland,overcooked,packaged, processed foods are nasty...but please don’t call that American cuisine...thanks. My, how could it be more American ?, 4th of July menu: Red bliss potatoe salad,...

Actually, one of the great things about the fourth of July in NYC is that although a lot of restaurants are closed, the top restaurants which are open usually don’t fill up. So, for the years that we are in town,...

Need dining options for the fourth and fifth. One with three kids and mom, six total and one night just my wife and I. We were thinking Pub and Kitchen with the kids and Lacroix for just us. We have been to Lacroix before and sat...

I just LOVE homemade ice cream! And how perfect for a Fourth of July party. If you hadn’t done banana splits last year I would have suggested Alton Brown’s Banana Ice Cream. I layer it while it’s still soft with...

Baseball. Fourth of July is Giants vs. Dodgers. The scouting report on the SF website says of the Dodgers pitcher: "Two things seem certain when Lowe starts. He’ll pitch well and his club won’t hit." So, there is hope....

, the 4th of July. Is there anywhere within walking distance of our hotel, with good food? Cowboy Star has been recommended by a friend I trust. It doesn’t look terribly far but is it a reasonable option to walk, like is it...

Below is a notice I received from Lobels/Morrells regarding a $70/person dinner (wine and Wagyu-type beef included) on Wednesday, July 30. The contact is: Melissa Boardman. 212-688-9370, ext 2208. It’s unclear where the...

fireworks experiences I had was not the 4th of July, but at the KFOG Kaboom, an annual firework show put on by a local radio station. I didn’t know about the show, but I happened to eat dinner at the Carnelian Room (atop...

Dear all As per my last post I am in town on 3 & 4 July, at the end of a long baseball road trip. Am going to the Oprey Friday night and to see the nashville Sounds on Saturday. Looking for recs for -Pre Oprey Chow on 3 July -Post

I am thinking of what to cook over the 4th of July weekend. Thinking of BBQ Dry Rubbed Pork Ribs and BBQ Chicken; also thinking about a stricktly seafood menu such as Seafood Sausage with tomato cream sauce, Lobster Risotto, BBQ...

The Allston market is brand new this summer and still ramping up (I think this will be its third or fourth week.) According to Barmy, they have two bakery stands (Clear Flour Bread and Danish Pastry House) and several veggie...

Does eating melon make you horny?

Another holiday, another specialty bagel.

Hoping to eat at either the Nook, Sea Salt or Brasa on the fourth. Read in the paper that the Nook (and Shamrock’s) is closed. Anyone know if Sea Salt or Brasa will be open? And yes, I know I can call and find out if...

Pasted below is the list of wines we opened or a Memorial Day wienie roast. For the all American Fourth of July holiday, I’d go with Zinfandel for red and have some chilled rosés on hand. * * * Monday, we convened at...