When we were in Portland, OR a couple of weeks ago, we tried some fruit flavored drinking vinegars at a terrific Thai restaurant called Pok Pok. we have been totally unable to find them at any oriental or international grocery... (25 replies, last updated by kubasd September 15, 2009)

- International Apimondia Beekeeping Museum - Mechelen, Belgium - Bee Museum - Tilff, Belgium - Quince Honey Farm – South Molton, Devon, England - Honey of a Museum - Ashippun, Wisconsin (26 replies, last updated by bivalvelovr August 10, 2007)

I use mirin a lot in stir fry recipes and have found that some stores do not stock it with their other vinegar products. Mine, for example, has mirin in what they call the 'international isle'. You might want to ask the store... (16 replies, last updated by bnemes3343 January 3, 2008)

International Spice www.intspice.com has a Star -k Balsamic and Rasberry vinegar (5 replies, last updated by koshergourmetmart July 20, 2008)

wonderful restaurants in the historic district downtown and a few good places in St. Michaels as well near the Maritime Museum. There’s a fledging winery in town. Mixed reviews but it’s what they’ve got.... (2 replies, last updated by MakingSense April 9, 2007)

One of the my favorite dish there happens to be vegetarian: Sauteed loofa. My vegetarian sister had also enjoyed their Potato w/vinegar sauce, under the section called Mao’s Home Cooking. (6 replies, last updated by HLing August 4, 2001)

. “Memories of a Filipino Kitchen” by Amy Besa and Romy Dorotan is a fantastic introduction for Americans unused to Filipino cookery. It is easily accessible and offers a wealth of simple and healthful dishes like... (9 replies, last updated by lgss April 2, 2008)

in the warehouse district on LB McLeod near John Young Parkway called the International Food Club. It is basically a warehouse with items available both in bulk/wholesale and individually, plus they have a little hot & cold food... (8 replies, last updated by Bill January 30, 2006)

I’m writing a story on a couple of truly geriatric jars of preserves which my editor bought at a barn sale a few months ago. Since we can’t even talk any of the interns into tasting a pear chips or plum preserves from... (0 replies, last updated by fladd February 27, 2002)

Recently reading a Forbes travel report about the 10 most wonderful museum restaurants in the world! the Pompidou was mentioned as one of the 10. That made me wonder about other Parisian museum restaurants. Has any one eaten at... (6 replies, last updated by CynD April 4, 2008)

I actually had my own mini-collection in my old office (I used to collect the full variety of squiggle styrofoam peanuts when I worked in receiving). I keep combing the website looking to see if there’s an actual museum... (8 replies, last updated by cypressstylepie March 8, 2002)

Just learned about this upcoming event. 9/30, 10-4, Orchard between Houston & Stanton. More info on the food museum website. (nyfoodmuseum.org) (1 reply, last updated by JayM September 25, 2001)

David, In general the quality and the taste is in proportion to the age and cost. However, where you source your Balsamic plays a big part in the equation as well. I suggest you make a trip to Big John’s PFI in the Seattle... (14 replies, last updated by hill food July 17, 2008)

(This post is not about my meal—I’ll post that later on the NY Restaurants Board.) Okay, you can blame me, if you’re charged pennies more for your meal at Grand Sichuan International (50th St & 9th Ave... (8 replies, last updated by Jim Leff March 20, 2001)

Has anyone tried Gazza, 637 Larkin St. near Eddy St.? It’s Thai and in the Asian Art Museum/Civic Center neighborhood. (2 replies, last updated by Cynthia March 22, 2004)