I have to give credit where it’s due. I am only an “expert” on street food in Patzcuaro because of Cristina. She is a gifted guide and teacher. I just have a curiosity and willingness to put just about anything...

like that for the Chicago area, or have a recommendation for a good restaurant guide? Any other good gift ideas to help a new resident get excited about the area? (Besides eating, he also likes museums, hiking, and various...

And the guides make wonderful Chanukah and Christmas gifts too.....the more of them we give the more likely it is that we will see an LA guide next...(Maybe retitled to "The Big Guide Chow Dog Eat’s LA") (g)

The Gourmet holiday issue, overwhelmingly dominated by cookie recipes and gift guides, also contains an interestingly off-message piece titled “Your Ignorance, Their Bliss.”

Good on the grill.

's Pancake Parlor near Franconia is an institution. Providence is an expensive place to sleep. You might visit Federal Hill, their Italian section. Possibly you would be interested in the culinary museum at Johnson & Wales. You...

... although they make nice gifts any time of year. For a few lucky people I gave Chowhound Guides with a gift certificate to one of the restaurants listed in the book. An alternate was the book with a food product ... for...

My no-gift orphan Xmas.

What about a copy of the local Dining Guide (Zagat) as a gift? Wrap it up with a card that promises dinner at the restaurant of THEIR choice during your next visit.

I am looking to give a bottle of scotch as a gift... Something under $100, but closer to $75 would be better yet. What I know is that he is partial to Islay single malts. He is a relatively new scotch drinker. There are probably...

Looking to give a great (or at least, good) bottle of wine as a thank you gift to someone in New York. I’m in LA, so i’d either need to ship it or contact a shop in New York directly. Any suggestions for a special...

What ever the verdict may be on the trial, at least one good thing has come out of it. We can thank those ever resourceful journalists covering the trial for compiling a guide to chow in the area. Link: http://eatmj.com/index.html

That’s great! Thanks for the rec. Only thing is, I was hoping to have an actual book to send as a Thank You gift... I’ll send the link to my friends, for sure. But is there anything in print, besides standard guides?

traveled to Estonia! A few years ago my mother-in-law surprised us with a special gift. A hand xeroxed copy of the Eater’s Guide to Chinese Characters she found in an Ohio library. Glad to hear it’s back in print....

Hi, Taking a trip to SF in late July / early August. I am a huge fan of Sonoma Wines (especially Sonoma Coast Pinot’s)... I am looking for recommendations for a great private guided day tour of some wineries in Sonoma....