I am looking for a historic/local favorite restaurant in the DC area. Preferably moderately priced and low key. (18 replies, last updated by MakingSense November 13, 2007)

Anyone know where I can get preserved lemons in SF? Thanks. (14 replies, last updated by Robert Lauriston February 3, 2005)

I have never had a preserved lemon and can’t find them outside of mail order. What can I use instead? It’s to be used in a salmon recipe: Tagine of Salmon with Capers and Preserved Lemons (25 replies, last updated by hotoynoodle January 22, 2007)

Much of my mom’s Cantonese-Chinese cooking never used much of the Chinese preserved vegetables so I have a few questions. 1) What are the differences between Sichuanese ya cai, Sichuanese zha cai, and Tianjin dong cai? 2)... (3 replies, last updated by ipsedixit August 29, 2009)

preserving and what looks good? I’m using the classic books “Stocking Up” and “Putting Food By” and I’m starting tomorrow with a trip to the Hollywood Farmer’s Market at the end of the... (145 replies, last updated by glutton October 25, 2009)

Yes, I agree about the origination of the term,but I never bothered to look into whether the “burnt” part was just the distilling or some other part of the process. I’m kind on preserving overload at the moment... (8 replies, last updated by Captain July 20, 2006)

This one of those products that has interest as a culinary historical artifact. It is outrageously expensive for a tiny jar. (6 replies, last updated by Mrs. Smith May 28, 2007)

It will be a Walgreen’s according to stories but first it has to go through the ANC process and deal with Historic Preservation issues since it’s in the Cleveland Park Historic... (3 replies, last updated by MakingSense December 29, 2006)

Not to tell tales out of school, but I used to work for the architect who is responsible for the remodel/restoration of Du Pars. They used to have a very good reputation for historic preservation work, and then went through a... (4 replies, last updated by magerber August 10, 2006)

, 2002. It’s a great guide to farm stands, markets and co-ops, sources of artisinal foods, bakeries, wineries, breweries, including restaurants that focus on local foods, places that offer tours and preserved historic farms.... (0 replies, last updated by MDubel July 23, 2003)

The South Street area restaurants are doing a fundraiser for the Headhouse Conservancy which ,maintains and preserves the historic headhouse on 2nd Street between Lombard & Pine. This Philadelphia landmark traces its roots back to... (0 replies, last updated by Gyuri September 22, 2007)

Palo Alto, is still going, of course. If memory serves, it is in the location of the almost-equally beloved old Ramona’s. (I know, I’m dating myself.) You just knew something was going to heck with Palo Alto’s... (0 replies, last updated by Sushi Monster February 10, 2007)

using a different recipe that is, I’m told, a tad more historical, and simply involves preserving the cherries in the liqueur. Not unlike the cognac preserved cherries that the French make, just with a different liqueur.... (2 replies, last updated by ajs August 19, 2005)

Las Vegas NM, not to be confused with its larger namesake, is a historic little town near Taos with interesting preservation areas and a lot of history. Outstanding is Blackjack’s Grill in the Inn on the Santa Fe Trail. We... (0 replies, last updated by dragonfare July 5, 2007)

working), King’s pine floorboards, etc. It also had a very contemporary feel; interesting track lighting on the ceilings, bamboo shades, red is a predominant color. The decor has definite Asian overtones and it works well... (0 replies, last updated by Lilibet November 17, 2008)