Did you learn to drink Raki? I had good Turkish diplomatic friends in Helsinki. Next week and again in July when my son & his pregnant wife come from Helsinki, we will visit a very good Turkish restaurant in New Jersey. Where in...

!! this marks the fourth time i’ve had indian food in the last five days. this is getting ridiculous. i’m going to be big as a house by july if i don’t watch it!! ;) overall food: 6 ambiance: 4 service: 10 p.s. you...

think of it as christmas in July!!! - this is the 25th after all. But that list as I remember it was worst, as opposed to over-rated – fine line I realize.

Went to Zucca for Licious a while back. Three of us got the Licious prix fixe, the fourth ordered a pasta from the regular menu. He got a much bigger portion of something he really wanted to eat, and his meal ended up costing...

) as possible. I remember Z’Tejas Grill before they got really huge (Phoenix had their fourth location, it was their first outside Texas IIRC)- one of their signature dishes, Voo Doo Tuna, was a very assertively flavored...

Cascade Park, the far east side, walking distance from Arawan. There are 4 Thai restaurants within a 5 minute drive of me (2 within walking distance). Also, if you’re in Vancouver, you should give Thai Little Home on Fourth...

by cutting short this discussion of their nephew’s fourth grade science project or offend table nine by continuing my conversation while they wait for their wine glasses to be refilled? And no, table three will not accept a...

.) Thanks, Nick, for reducing 5 days of controlled gluttony to a useful, detailed, critical synopsis. Can’t wait for San Fransisco in July (Chez Panisse, Elisabeth Daniel, Masa’s, Danko’s, and French Laundry)....

season is from April to October. July is a great month in the Boston area. Lots of fresh ingredients available for local restaurants. But local chefs often don’t know what to do with local produce. In Boston, local chefs...

When I was in about fourth grade, my favorite book was “To Kill a Mockingbird.” I must have read it a hundred times, even though I’m not sure I understood everything that was going on.....Anyway, there is a...

The only place I went in Jan. was the Fourth Estate in the National Press Club, and it was fabulous! I can not begin to tell you how great the atmosphere, service and food was. I will defiantly be going back next week. They offer...

I second, third and fourth this tip. You’ve got everything at your fingertips ready to go when needed. There’s also something very therapeutic in prep work, for me. My tip is: learn how to make your own stocks (chicken,...

.0 Last Updated July 20, 2005 This tip sheet is primarily intended for people who are new to Portland or just visiting and want a few quick recommendations. It may also be useful to people who are looking to explore a cuisine for...

, or veggie stock (from Trader Joe’s). Bring to a boil, then simmer for 15 minutes. Add in pasta — either linguine broken into fourths, or penette, or some “linear” pasta. If you feel it is getting too...