Has anyone been to either of the On The Fly cafes? I'm particularly interested in the capitol hill location. What about the carts in Gallery Place? What is the pricing like? Good option for workday lunch? Thanks in advance for the... (10 replies, last updated by dc_eater March 29, 2008)

is there anything i can do about the dozens of tiny flies in my kitchen? i have some food out on the counter, like potatoes, garlic, onions, lemons, magoes, and i like to have them there but the flies are grossing me out. i saw a... (14 replies, last updated by twiggles October 13, 2006)

't smell it but it does look pretty gross, especially with a bunch of flies buzzing around inside (or you can be like me and take a perverse pleasure in the sight, yelling “Suckers!” at the bowl every time you go by.)... (12 replies, last updated by Dave S July 31, 2005)

Along the same lines as killing crabs, I just read the following AP article on Boston.com re: a push by Australia’s RSPCA to get Aussies and restaurants to lull lobsters to sleep in the fridge or freezer before killing them... (21 replies, last updated by gj February 23, 2004)

to other foods that will be eaten raw, like vegetables for a salad. As to whether all the bacteria will be killed by cooking after sitting out on the chicken overnight or not, I don’t know, as it depends in the initial... (19 replies, last updated by the operon script January 28, 2006)

I was talking to my nursery lady last week. Here is what she did. It chased them away, but did not kill. So... She has a terrier mix. She gathered shedded hair while wearing gloves and stored it in a ziplock. Then when she got... (4 replies, last updated by Sal Vanilla June 4, 2009)

scene going down the toilet right now, I can’t imagine any ban having much support for fear of messing up downtown’s economy (though ideally I would love to see a ban like that enacted when things are better). Though... (10 replies, last updated by enbell January 2, 2009)

My first question would be: are they white flies or aphids? But the quick-acting solution of an insecticidal soap like SAFER should work on both and be semi-benign environmentally. As always, read the label — I think... (3 replies, last updated by BeefeaterRocks August 4, 2009)

Because we’d never been and felt we were missing out on a quintessential old-school Massachusetts experience, my family and I went to Hilltop Steakhouse in Saugus last weekend. I'll admit it - I really liked it. The iceburg... (191 replies, last updated by plumtomato November 18, 2009)

I really want to try nettles- I've had them in restaurants and loved the flavor. I have seen what I am about 90% sure are nettles out in, well, nettle-y areas, and want to know if there are any look alike plants that I might... (9 replies, last updated by WCchopper April 1, 2009)

though so the produce is fine. Now I use lightweight linen napkins or tea towels or whatever is handy. Not as pretty as the lovely bowls of high summer produce like a magazine photo shoot. But then neither are the swarms of fruit... (23 replies, last updated by amber4949 July 7, 2009)

I think you’ve come up with a great title for a book about traveling with food. Resonant of "Fear of Flying" and “Who Moved My Cheese?” the name will stick in the mind of the potential buyer. Link:... (12 replies, last updated by Harters August 7, 2009)

I've been getting some great suggestions from you chowhounds for our upcoming trip to Seattle. What’s your take on Flying Fish? Based on their website, I'd say it looks quite good and extremely reasonable (but then again,... (7 replies, last updated by deb August 10, 2006)

I'm visiting my boyfriend for the holiday, and have a bottle of homemade wine that I'd like to bring with me. Since it’s homemade, it’s not in a corked or sealed bottle and I'm wondering if it’s safe to pack. I... (5 replies, last updated by basicfoodgroupie January 8, 2008)

Walking on King St. in Old Town last night, I saw a new (at least new to me) restaurant called Flying Fish. It looked like a combination between a more traditional seafood place and a sushi place. The decor/atmosphere looked fun.... (1 reply, last updated by May05 561 April 28, 2005)