know if they’re still operating? Secondly, still requiring a fix of spicy pork I carried on to Rebozos, which was open and very good. They had a poster up for a Mexican Independence day event at Nathan Phillips square on... (1 reply, last updated by fickle September 10, 2008)

I was just interested to hear if anyone was going to make any special dishes for the holiday? Chiles en nogada? (0 replies, last updated by kare_raisu September 5, 2007)

Well, As as a former resident of the country to the south of us, Texas, I was wondering: what do you think the best Tex-Mex in St. Louis is? So far, I haven’t found anywhere very good. I am looking for Tex-Mex, mind you, not... (2 replies, last updated by CheesemongersWife February 28, 2009)

Thought Edmonton and area Foodies would appreciate this...I intend on hitting Four Rooms Tapas Menu (& hopefully many others) http://www.originalfare.com/independents-days/ (0 replies, last updated by pinko74 July 12, 2007)

dishes: Onion soup Yaquina bay oysters (my favorite kind — note: this may have been just for St. patrick’s day) Grilled squid Roast chicken ANYTHING on the brunch menu Also, fyi, per Bostonchefs.com, the Independent is... (4 replies, last updated by Simpey April 10, 2002)

Sunday 8/20/06 is the Indian Independance Day parade on Madison Ave from 41st-23rd St. Are there any food booths there? If so, are there any good ones? Thanks (0 replies, last updated by JMF August 19, 2006)

I’m a very big fan of the Independent. I’ve eaten there several times. Good value. Great food. Unfortunately, I fear that it’s days might be numbered. We ate next door at Macondo on Saturday and for most of the... (3 replies, last updated by phom July 8, 2002)

with Brasserie Jo is that ALL the soups are great and since they also offer an additional different soup every day, I don’t get to the onion soup often enough. However, the Independent has an interesting menu. They try hard.... (9 replies, last updated by Win (Boston) January 27, 2003)

Had a much less than stellar meal at Independent last night, soup to nuts, completely uninspired... and this from one of our favorite kitchens. The front of the house has always been problematic with a ‘too hip for you’... (1 reply, last updated by garlicbreath September 3, 2004)

From The Independent: To get a flavour of Montreal just tuck in Canada is hardly famous for its culinary scene. Yet this city is as close as you can get to foodie heaven, says Kate Simon Sunday, 22 June 2008 Maple syrup (0 replies, last updated by chilipepper June 22, 2008)

Three of us had brunch at the Independent today. They are now serving at 10 on Sat. and 11 on Sun. We were there about 10:30 and no one else was in the place. My husband and I had eggs benedict, with a very decent hollandaise (I... (4 replies, last updated by bear July 10, 2007)

The suggestion to chow down on Southern food to commemorate Emancipation Day seemed good. http://www.chowhound.com/topics/390661 A day early but there’s enough leftover for tomorrow. Smothered steak comes with a large square of... (4 replies, last updated by rworange April 16, 2007)

Went to the India Independence Day festival in Valhalla yesterday. I was a bit put off by the way the price of the food changed at one stand for 3 different people. 1st, I went to get a plain dosa for my kids. I should have asked... (0 replies, last updated by Michele Cindy August 9, 2004)

Sorry, it was not a weekend night. It was Thursday night, on the eve of Independence Day (13 replies, last updated by Sylvia G July 8, 2003)

for allowing the province to control alcohol distribution in such a complete way, but would we be better served by a selection of independent boutiques that could bring in a wider selection of foreign wines, increase sales for... (7 replies, last updated by superbossmom September 23, 2008)