We’re planning a party in June for about 30 people and need a caterer. We’re thinking about heavy hors d’ourves instead of a sit down dinner. We’re flexible as to the type of cuisine although we like "...

are excellent too, but more Cajun, and VERY rich. Lots of recipes begin with “melt two sticks of butter in a large pot...”. Firey-foods is a more modern take on PP’s cuisine, and very interesting. There’s...

looked at that one? Great book. So glad you’re into Southern cuisine - it a mix of many cultures, isn’t it? And so good. Of course I was raised on it, but it seems to be evolving these days...fun stuff!

I will be traveling with my boyfriend to Charlotte and Asheville NC in July. We will be in Charlotte for one night and Asheville for 4. I am hoping to get some advice on good southern/new southern cuisine restaurants... something...

Since we’re talking "Southern" chain, it could be any cuisine....with that in mind, two very acceptable Deep South chains are Sonny’s BBQ and Golden Corral. Again, not "haute cuisine", but perfectly acceptable!!

in a marginal neighborhood. The food IMO is much better than Bob’s Southern Bistro (even in its heyday) and magnolias has always struck me as haute Southern wannabe without the depth of flavor that I experience in the...

of the restaurants in Charleston is a bevy of fusion-type adaptations of what the management conceives of what will appeal most to the tourist’s idea of what Charleston "cuisine" ought to be, with one establishment vying...

Do you like northern or southern? Real traditional italian or cal-ital fusion? Checkered tablecloth and red sauce italain or actual Italian from Italy? I like Il Tiramisu, Gio, Angeli Caffe. I hear BElla Roma SPQR is good, too. I...

Despite all the interesting arguments to the contrary on this thread, I’m still not convinced that "Northwest cuisine" describes a unique regional cuisine. But I can say with absolute certainty that there is no meaning to...

New-anything cuisine means applying modern day sensibilities to traditional recipes. By modern day sensibilities I mean high-end ingredients, simple preparations and elements of fusion. For example: at a New American restaurant...

You are right but, as Jerry Seinfeld would say, “Not that there's anything wrong with that.” Even in China, Cantonese cuisine is considered the most "haute" of Chinese cuisines. Unfortunately, with some exceptions, it...

How many authentic (ie., not fusion) Chinese dishes use, or incorporate, cheese? When I say cheese, I mean actual cheese — either from a cow, goat or whatnot. What I don’t mean is “Chinese cheese” or...

A new and EXCELLENT Southern U.S. / Southern China cuisine restaurant opened this week on 2nd avenue between 7th and 8th streets. My boyfriend and I were at a meal at Momofuku (having excellent nouveau-style ramen) a few weeks...

From my limited experience, my favorite cuisines are: Italian, Indian, Southern, Jamaican, Malaysian, Spanish, Brazilian, and my all time favorite is great Chinese food. Italian – the cuisine is simple, healthy, and...

I’m writing a high school paper on the differences and similarities between Japanese and Vietnamese cuisine. I love eating and learning about both of them but only have a reasonable amount of knowledge. The paper can only...