. So does it have a real “chef” or just a bunch of cooks executing a menu developed by a consultant? Maybe you could make friends with the guy and invite him on an eating trip to NOLA....

in the interim. Jef, the Orleans’ soundman, did an excellent job of impersonating Rod Stewart when invited on stage for a couple of numbers. IN10CT continues to be one of the best rock bands in Las Vegas. Anyone interested...

missrodeo invited me over to eat her cake—it was phenomenal. like a Kylie Minogue song, I can’t get it out of my head. what a simple and beautiful thing.

. have refried beans made with pork (fat or bacon or similar) 4. serve cheese enchilladas made with true cheese; cheese like products run very far down the list. IMO Velveeta and enchilladas make a terrible combination. 5. serve...

Just wondering how many of y’all have worked in the food and bev industry. Are (were) you are server, cook, wine rep., bartender, etc...? I have done it all. tail waitress, busgirl, cook, bartender, server, barista, the list...

As a Polish American in the Bay Area, getting my Polish food fix isn’t easy. There is no one stop place, but here’s the places that I’ve found to date. If you have a source for good Kielbasa or other Polish food,...

I personally draw the line of scratch cooking when you include items that have ingredient lists that are themselves made up of kitchen staples and are reasonably made at home. Butter is not easily made in the modern kitchen...

Well this is our first english muffin-fueled flamewar. Congrats on a Chowhound first! There are obviously some sore spots being touched here, so we’ve removed the snippiness and we’ll invite you folks to post again,...

, it may “taste” gross even before they try it. When they get a bit older, try and invite their friends over for a kids dinner party. Peer pressure is a major factor in the “yuck” department. If the cool...

second helpings of that by some. Forget to unstuff one of the birds, so more stuffing to take home. And, we were planning leftovers for everybody and had invited 24. Used sandwich Glad bags for all the leftovers but the turkey...

this with basmati rice and it almost always gets a recipe request when I serve it. Last idea; link below for Red Lentil Soup with Garam Masala. Don’t wince at the list of ingredients...it’s almost all spices. This is a...

with roasted chicken). I think you are the one who needs to be reeducated on what’s important in life. Cranberry sauce preference doesn’t even make the short list.

to the temptation to cop an attitude about its success. To the contrary, every interaction from making a reservation, to the greeting at the door, to the bartenders and wait staff, is warm and inviting.

There is no good pizza in Washington!! I am convinced. Have been to Pizzaria Paradiso numerous times as well as many others listed in Washingtonian. I just want a good NY style pizza with red sauce, good cheese, and a few air...

I faced an early gate, too (and had invited three friends to make special trips from the city—yikes, not to mention panic). We went elsewhere and came back. The Pakistani bread ladies (see link below) next door were great...