Just back from a chow-focused week in Bangkok, and wow! What a city for food lovers! There is no doubt in my mind that, for Chowhounds, Bangkok is as essential a destination as Paris. Just incredible. I did a lot of research on...

voices into some mythical single voice, I'd rather see each list. Would it not be cool to compare Zim’s top five to RST’s, ReneG’s to Joan's. Those lists could keep a lot of visitors happy for ages. VI

options. He suggested that the 8 course menu was most popular and that the 20 course menu required a substantial commitment in time and appetite. a group of 3 came in at 9:30 or so and ordered the 20 courses. I suppose they left...

, Doughboys, Toast, Little Next Door, Joan's on Third. Extend the boundary two blocks and you’ll include Melrose and you get Lucques to the north, and both Mozzas to the east, and Campanile to the southeast, 3rd Stop and...

Imports is a Bay Area wine importer. I worked for them for 6 months last year between engineering jobs. Bob and Joan (husband/wife/owners) have an exclusive on all of Loosen’s Graach production. This was fairly loose-knit (...

About a week ago, someone posted about a wonderful meal served by their children in honor of their 20th aniversary. I toyed with making a similiar post about how wonderful my wife’s sedar was, but I figure that just opens...

Help! I need ideas for my college student daughter to cook at her on campus apartment. She has a very small kitchen that has a stove and microwave and regular oven. I am looking for some quick and easy ways to cook boneless...

Chowhounds usually post about good restaurants – we want others to know about our fun food experiences. But there are some real dogs out there, and I thought it might be interesting to devote a thread to posts about eating...

I was wondering if anyone has any dining suggestions for Strassbourg and Dijon, France. I prefer regional cuisine, and I'm looking for anything from Michelin starred high-end to hole-in-the-walls. I am relying on public...

Hello California- sunshine, beaches and hopefully some great food! My hubbie and I just moved into Marina Del Rey from Seattle and are looking foward to Cali cuisine. We eat most types of food, from high end to quick and cheap....

on Easter morning in a ritual breaking of the fast. I had a chance to witness this magnificent custom in the Avondale neighborhood this afternoon. The whole section of Milwaukee from Diversey to Belmont was filled with Polish...

PREAMBLE Yesterday, a few threads below, in response to a question on board etiquette from Aaron D., John M. invited the posting of negative reviews, even those based on a single visit. “... If it’s not good,” John...

, but not a steady diet of it). It is always the same chain/delivery quality. When the group is at my house, I cook a nice meal and leave them to eat alone in the kitchen while DH and I move to another room. Am I the only parent...

Clement Street has been my chow backyard in recent weeks. Thought I should start churning out the posts before the slew of meals here fade from memory. Whenever we pass by D&A Cafe, my mother can’t help but pause a moment to...

I'm planning a small dinner party of 7 people. My usual go-to meals in the winter are lasagna or beef bourguignon for two reasons: I've never met anyone who doesn’t like either dish and I also can make them a day ahead and...