We’ve been getting a lot of baskets from City Bakery at our office. Make sure to have them put in the pretzel rolls as just cookies are kind of rich. They’re certainly an improvement over the horrible Snookie’s...

/c units. During the summer season, it is worth bringing (or purchasing) a box fan to keep the room cool. If you can get past that, then you are good to go. If not, then look into some of the more expensive resorts (expect to pay...

I love their roasted garlic and onion jam. I love it with Les Trois Petits Cochons’ Mousse Truffee and a nice multigrain cracker. Yum! Although I have never had their jams, I find myself always getting their chutneys. Although...

As Jen Kalb mentioned in the “Best Bread” thread earlier this month, Royal Crown (6512 14th Ave in Bensonhurst) has chestnut bread for the holiday season. It’s excellent. 62nd St. on the W, about 5 blocks south...

if they would close their dining rooms completely for a private party during the holiday season but possibly they have private rooms that I am not aware of.

I’d love to hear what everyone is planning on cooking for Hanukkah / Christmas this year. I’m looking to get some ideas for our showcase entree, as the traditional turkey idea has been thrown around and really would...

Hi there, I was hoping I could get some advice for a girls' night out this holiday season. About 5-8 of us would like to go to a nice place for dinner because we would like to dress up a bit (backpacks and faded jeans do get...

I thought the holiday peppermint bark (in candy bar form) was NOT good. Artificial chocolate taste. A little off subject-however, haagen dazs peppermint bark ice cream (limited for the season) is GREAT!!!

My office would like to have a holiday lunch this year. Does anyone have any suggestions for a restaurant that would charge about $30.00 per person (including tax and tip and perhaps a glass of wine)and could comfortably...

Oh, holidays w/ Zuni are the best! I took inspiration from the beloved mock porchetta and onion panade to create a pork loin seasoned alla porchetta and then stuffed w/ a chard and onion bread stuffing. It was delicious! (I will...

We’re looking for a location (prob in SF) for our small company’s holiday party — about 10-12 people in total. Last year, we booked a private room at Trader Vic’s, and not surprisingly the food and service...

I just wrote about the amazing smoked duck (see smoked duck insanity) and it got me thinking about favorite holiday food. I love to plan my Xmas party because I get to make all the indulgent and/or expensive party food that I...

Just a shout out to all who have asked for Christmas and New Year holiday recommendations for Italy this year to POST BACK about your experiences when you return! Will be a great help to the folks next year. Have a lovely and...

Hello from San Francisco, I was born and raised in the Chicago area (northern suburbs), but haven’t spent much time there as an adult. I am taking an extended holiday break this year (two weeks of family bonding...weeee),...

I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions for savory holiday party snacks that aren’t too frou frou but are still above chips and dip. I don’t feel like cooking so I’m looking for cheap and easy. Thanks! Oh,...