Are there any deli/cafes in West LA similar to Rita Flora, Joan's on Third, or The Little Door Market? I have been to Clementine, which is quite good, but parking at lunch is terrible and so is getting a table.

I am making Joan's Fruited brsiket. Has anyone tried this recipe? I am torn on how sweet it is if I should make a pineapple kugel or find a vegie kugel instead? Any suggestions are helpful I need a couple of sides, I am serving 8....

Being in the neighborhood this morning, and having read about the great food at Joan's on Third, I decided to go there for breakfast this morning. I first perused the shop and was quite impressed (overwhelmed!) by all the gourmet...

I just wanted to thank you for recommending “Fancy Pantry” by Helen Witty! I've been through a lot to get it... ordered it once, and it never came, got my money back, ordered it again, waited two more weeks and...

. Stopped at Cafe Central (where Erik M. spied on me ;) while I perused the menu) and at Flo’s where I had the most delicious cobbler I have ever tasted. It turned out to be Joan's (Joan of this board). I was told at...

very helpful: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/527207 Based on the thread, I had decided that we would eat dinner at Matxain Etxea for dinner since Joan & Peter’s closes early on Sunday. I wasn’t sure where we’d...

I am considering getting rid of my crockpot because it takes so much space. yesterday I used my induction cooktop and big le Creuset 7.25 qt round pot and slow cooked some tough meat for 6 hours, result is excellent and also more...

I always liked the County Seat Restaurant in Clarion (at old exit 9) but you should be aware that almost every town of any size will have a storefront restaurant or diner that will beat fast food. Non-chain truck stops like the...

sentiments. Last night JoanB wrote an exception to my comments on Capri from the near Oak Park sandwich thread. The vehemence and thoroughness of her retort really caused me to reflect on my comments. Could I, gasp, be wrong? So,...

I refuse to french my racks of lamb. I let my fast and brilliant butcher handle the task.

Is there any in the Boston area? I am informed that Shuttle Stop has now closed, and I know that Via Mare and Manila Puzon both closed about a year ago. From 3 to zero in one fell swoop! Is NYC the closest alternative? None in...

I plan on making gravy on TDay. There is always so much leftover that even after a week of eating nonstop leftovers—-there is still some leftover. I am making an 18pound bird for 2 people so you can imagine the amount of...

Have other posters noticed that duck dishes at Wondee Siam (I) tend to involve duck with an interesting (not necessarily in a positive sense) texture? I had the second-listed duck dish last night, involving an almost duck...

After a delicous columbian chicken dinner last night, I really had the taste for pie (if you read last months gourmet, you’d know why). Know-it-all that I am in, I was stymied. Granted, on the fringe of logan square, I was...

Okay, so I've gone to balthazar since back when it was actually cool. what happened to this place?! i went there for dinner tonight after not having been there in forever just because. while the food was still solid the scene was...