ordered it should not be so drastically difficult (well done for the sommelier at Parker House!). And perhaps not providing gender specific amuse bouche is also desirable. (Seriously, if there’s a rib somewhere in there,... (19 replies, last updated by buttertart October 10, 2008)

I’m doing some (academic) research on why there are so few women open source developers and what can be done about it, which made me reflect on cooking and gender. Seems to me the ‘traditional’ gendering of food... (3 replies, last updated by suzannapilaf August 7, 2005)

of factor than I am interested in. Aside from outside factors, such as dieting or trying to look feminine or masculine or “cool” or cosmopolitan, are there food preferences that are inherent in one’s gender? I... (38 replies, last updated by Mawrter August 2, 2009)

We’re looking for recs for a specific type of place in Florence, Siena and Bologna. We will have our 7-month old with us and are also looking to keep the spending down. We’re hoping to find unassuming little... (11 replies, last updated by CJT November 27, 2009)

For buffets, you might check out Spice Market at Planet Hollywood. Better price than Bellagio, and I think both the food and service are better overall. Rosemary’s is always worth consideration. Their seafood preps are... (28 replies, last updated by Dave Feldman January 16, 2008)

on friends!). Union Square Farmers' Market I’m living in Providence, where I am within walking distance of four farmers' markets. With that in mind, should I bother to go to Union Square on Saturday? If it’s anything... (20 replies, last updated by Lucia October 6, 2005)

, but if there are other ideas I’d love to hear them. Would also appreciate any comments on Jack’s, since my searches didn’t yield much on that. Are the non-raw-bar items really awesome? (They look awesome!)... (2 replies, last updated by brooklynmonkey October 7, 2004)

So it’s been about 15 years since I’ve been to Rome. Can’t wait to be there in a few weeks. I’d appreciate some help with some very basic and then specific questions: 1) LIGHT LUNCH: Unfortunately, my time... (4 replies, last updated by AstridR69 April 30, 2009)

poutine. 4) I would endeavour to have peameal bacon while here. It is quite distinctly Canadian at least (and available as an option with breakfast just about everywhere). If you’re near the St. Lawrence market, try the... (30 replies, last updated by Davwud August 21, 2007)

restaurants in general without going into the more specific dishes about what people love, but you have pointed out some great reading on that topic. (39 replies, last updated by Dax October 29, 2009)

...I’ll try and get back here to give you some more specific tips, but in case I don’t, all of the Surinamese tips on my blog are still valid... Good luck! (11 replies, last updated by dutchgrub July 10, 2009)

Ginger Cookie: Citizen Cake (Grove @ Gough) Coconut Macaroon: Hot Cookie (Castro @ Market) (11 replies, last updated by Bryan Harrell June 10, 2003)

I’d go to Vieux Carre Wine & Spirits and pick up a split or two, three, or four and go to the river at sunset. you could go to the French Market and Central Grocery and pick up something to nosh on beforehand. when I... (35 replies, last updated by Bill Hunt March 24, 2009)

I second Buddakan, or other meatpacking restaurants like Merkato, Spice Market...maybe Morimoto? (23 replies, last updated by eameyer January 20, 2009)

. A takeout shop,some local delicacy (other than deep-fried mars bars), etc. I’m really sad to be missing the farmers' market. Are there any reasonably priced places where I could buy some local cheese? Maybe even a... (4 replies, last updated by jen kalb March 5, 2005)