Racquet Club, L’escoffier, etc. I still hate myself for not taking a job with Patrick Terrail when I had the chance, Wolfgang Puck was one of his chefs. Amazing time. Today, I am just a foodie realtor, but back then? An out... (43 replies, last updated by Sharon S. October 5, 2006)

to soothe them. EUREKA... and roast pork was born. Until a better method came to his attention the poor man, when again he desired a taste of the roast pork would place the pig within the hut and burn it to the ground. Do you know... (13 replies, last updated by sueatmo January 5, 2008)

This is the new Thai restaurant reviewed in the Post magazine 3/4/07. We frequently eat at the Chinese place next door (East Chateau - Born and its predecessor are owned by the same people) so we thought we’d give it a try.... (2 replies, last updated by MikeR March 6, 2007)

Preamble: It slowly dawned on me (see here: http://www.chowhound.com/topics/378614) that driving to various Los Angeles restaurants for beignets (fritters) was 1) dumb, 2) expensive, and 3) a losing proposition. Besides,... (9 replies, last updated by Hungry Celeste June 10, 2007)

Just Google “rice” and “bacillus cereus” and you’ll pull up all sorts of discussions.... (6 replies, last updated by toodie jane November 13, 2005)

Thanks for that tip! Just looked it up – it’a great article. John Gersten from No 9 is interviewed also. Oddly, I haven’t eaten lunch yet and now I’m ‘craving’ a Negroni. I think I have a... (18 replies, last updated by mluong January 31, 2007)

of their steak sale this week. Naturally I was skeptical, but decided to give it a shot and I must say have been just pickled tink. Best of the lot IOHO: So called rib medallions 2 to 3" thick sting wrapped little goodies that... (1 reply, last updated by bernardo October 15, 2009)

Hi all, I was just driving through Quincy Center on Han St. There is an empty building on the corner of Cottage Ave. and Han, which has been undergoing some mystery renovations for a while now. Today, I saw that they are putting up (13 replies, last updated by teresacooks April 20, 2008)

intestinal distress while we are in Laos for about 10-12 days? I know there are many factors involved but let’s just say we take these precautions: 1) eat carefully, avoiding places that look obviously dirty or otherwise... (2 replies, last updated by foodfirst November 25, 2003)

cuisine, and I made the most of it. Ask my moms: if you had told her 20 years ago that I would eat anything, anything, put in front of me, she would have just rolled her eyes. Some Chowhounds may be born, but I’m living... (16 replies, last updated by anon for this one January 24, 2005)

. I had mine medium and it was just right; friends ordered theirs medium-well and they were done properly and still juicy. Good quality meat, ground right (just as Striperguy said). My preference would be for slightly more fat in... (10 replies, last updated by 9lives April 24, 2007)

Ok, i’ve read the old posts and will check up on a few places BUT... I have some friends who moved to Duluth and JUST had a baby. Thought a big gift certificate for take out would be the best thing for them since the baby... (2 replies, last updated by Kristene October 7, 2002)

an educated hand, and it’s easy to mess up. You may, in fact, have been eating bad and/or oversauced barbecue all along (and when it’s bad, it’s just awful... like sour meat-mush.) Ask some locals where they go.... (9 replies, last updated by Milt November 5, 2004)

for Saturday lunch. It’s one of our favs. Delicious contemporary French cuisine. The 3-course lunch prix-fixe for $29 is an excellent value. And if you want to splurge just a bit, there’s the 5-course tasting for $46.... (11 replies, last updated by pmh2244 April 4, 2008)

Senyor Parellada is simple, traditional and good, with a lengthy menu. It’s very popular so try to reserve or show up at 8:25 for the dinner opening at 8:30. Open for lunch too. On the same street, Carrer Argenteria, the... (3 replies, last updated by eudzilla April 27, 2008)