I’ve been looking through the archives but haven't seen anything on Desert Hot Springs. Is it a culinary wasteland? Where would you recommend lunches and dinners Easter weekend (I only mention easter so that I don’t... (3 replies, last updated by lolabelow April 12, 2009)

Is this spa/lodging still open and still lovely vegetarian???Haven't been there in a long time (5 replies, last updated by marlie202 March 8, 2007)

We are headed to Hot Springs for a long week-end in October. Looking for restaurant recommendations for our trio. I’d love to hear suggestions for good food at decent prices, in the $15-20 range. Also, where’s the... (3 replies, last updated by Joe H. September 10, 2004)

heat (there are hot dishes for those of you who like heat) Try the Tom Yum soup (chicken). Tamarind broth was exquisite. Spring rolls with black mushrooms, very yummy. Basil chicken was excellent and everything VERY fresh. Phad... (3 replies, last updated by Poorboy September 3, 2007)

have a location over on Rt. 12 en route to Boyes Hot Springs. An onion bagel with a schmear of Vella whipped cream cheese is my idea of heaven. But then I’ve never had a real NY bagel, either, so perhaps I’m in limbo. (3 replies, last updated by Christine Vallejo July 27, 2001)

cole slaw, a flavorful version of a muffaletta, a refreshing Persian cucumber salad with shahi and lemon, and some very tender fried sweet potato wedges, all washed down nicely with a pint of Racer 5. It was just day 1 at Golden... (80 replies, last updated by rednyellow June 3, 2009)

Well....since I’m no longer among the resident experts of Eagan, MN, I thought I’d open up a thread about chow in my new neck of the woods (career-wise...don’t worry, I’ve still got Burnsville/Apple... (37 replies, last updated by MSPD November 9, 2007)

Thanks to a tip from the knowledgeable Canucklehead (thanks Lee!), I tried Golden Springs Sichuan restaurant on No 3 Road in Richmond – next to Parker Place. The menu was mostly in Chinese....a very good sign. Great... (1 reply, last updated by fmed September 6, 2008)

Your opinions requested: I went there yesterday and was really disappointed compared to past visits. I ordered enough food so I could bring some home as I usually do, but I sampled each dish hot from the kitchen while there. Not... (0 replies, last updated by eartha July 26, 2008)

Not sure which type of "Golden" tofu you are looking for, but here is a recipe for Golden Tofu Bites. Golden Fried Tofu Bites Ingredients 2 lb firm tofu 1 1/2 Tablespoon Sesame cooking oil Coating Mix 1/4 cup flour 1/4 cup sweet rice... (1 reply, last updated by hannaone May 11, 2008)

I’ve been watching a lot of cooking shows recently. Where can I find eggs with a really golden yolk, almost orange? Like the eggs Nigella Lawson and Jaime Oliver use? Are they a special breed only available in the UK?... (26 replies, last updated by agrodolce February 27, 2005)

No. I’m ashamed to say I haven't been to Mattern Deli... and as I said, I don’t seek out hot dogs, hot dogs just happen occasionally to me. (54 replies, last updated by WildSwede October 14, 2009)

We’ve been going to The Homestead in early spring for the past 5 years. Can’t wait, it’s a beautiful place. This year we skipped dinner our second, and last, night. We’re wondering if anyone has a... (18 replies, last updated by lawhound June 21, 2009)

I finally went! Good stuff, as expected. Cha gio, as rec by Jonathan Gold, was fantastic. Huge deep fried spring rolls, the size of hot dogs, fried but deeply delicate. Beef pho was tasty – flavorful. Restaurant was not... (5 replies, last updated by rabo encendido January 17, 2005)

of the garden goodness we were about to explore. 1. Spring BRASSICAS and mushrooms a la grecque – LION’S RUN “bordelaise,” BORDEAUX SPINACH, preserved lemon. The preserved lemon was barely detectable, but... (6 replies, last updated by ulterior epicure May 28, 2009)