Family coming in for July 4th from Phoenix and want to do South St area. They requested Italian food on Sunday 7/2. I have not done italian in this area for a while so I need some help. Not overly expensive but really good...

I had never heard of peas and salmon for 4th of July before. So, I googled. Can anyone add their knowledge of the salmon and peas story? Found this. “Peas grow best in cool spring weather. . . . come the heat of summer, they...

I am visiting Los Angeles July 4th weekend, and I would like some suggestions for the following: 1. Dim sum 2. Taiwanese 3. Korean 4. Vietnamese 5. Cal-French 6. Italian 7. Patisseries/good cakes 8. Must eats (probably

Originally posted on “not about food;” I hope this is enough about food to merit posting here, thanks for everyone’s forbearance. Wife and I will be spending a few days in northern wine country preceding July 4....

I need to bring a Macaroni or Pasta Salad for our 4th of July family get together. Any good recipes or ideas out there that are winners?

Hi, 1st trip here. Any suggestions for nice restaurants in the downtown area. We are staying at the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill 400 NEW JERSEY AVE NW. Is it safe to walk in this area at night? Any other information, ie....

Having July 4th party and prefer not to have bottles by pool. Beer drinkers are in the minority; not enough to justify keg (I’m told smallest keg serves 50; I probably only need enough for 15-20); have never met beer I like...

Two avid Chowhounds (well, one really avid, one amenable) drove down to LA from Berkeley this weekend. Here’s where we ate and drank. Ubon: Late afternoon snacky meal. Refreshing iced matcha, and a veggie handroll, with raw...

Tangy rhubarb and almonds baked atop a buttery shortbread crust.

A whole chicken is easy to grill—if you know how to prepare it.

This sweet, earthy, herby hash of beets, potatoes, onion, and eggs makes for a satisfying first meal of the day.

Top it with a squeeze of lime for corn Latin-style.

Cheesecake you eat with your hands.

Harissa paste spices up this quick preparation.

A summery take on a soda fountain classic.