I was in Prague a few years ago and decided to try Absinthe for the first time. The bartender poured the absinthe into a glass, filled a teaspoon full of sugar and dipped some of it into the liquor. He then lit the spoon on fire... (19 replies, last updated by Bluebeard February 21, 2007)

My son is at me to order him some lolly pops from http://www.lollyphile.com/index.php Apparently theu have flavours like Absinthe and Ginger Wasabi. BUT they’re in thr US, and I am not, so I thought I might give making them... (8 replies, last updated by chowser March 1, 2009)

bisque, sweetbreads w/potato salad, white anchovies, oysters w/absinthe jello & fennel... We also shared an iceberg salad with blue cheese & bacon which was damn good. Then a cheese burger which was extremely juicy & had an... (7 replies, last updated by garynardino August 16, 2009)

Last week I tried out the newish Taiwanese cafe next door to Lion in the mall on Warm Springs Blvd. The interior is brightly lit and contemporary with decorative seafood motifs. I was by myself but ordered two dishes to diversify... (0 replies, last updated by Melanie Wong November 20, 2005)

How about an off-beat idea. (Okay, not really offbeat...) Absinthe on Hays, with their brasserie food and plush atmosphere always seemed romantic but not stuffy. (10 replies, last updated by julied May 26, 2004)

on Wells was mediocre, it is dimly lit but the atmosphere left me sort of cold(of course it was also freezing outside and we were seated near the door). Of all of the dishes we tried the mushroom appetizer was very good but they... (3 replies, last updated by Shannon Clark January 18, 2004)

to pour cold water onto the spoon which dissolves the sugar in the Absinthe. Lastly he lit up the concoction and poured it for three apprehensive guests. I have to say that I found it extremely strong and repulsive, and was... (12 replies, last updated by hong_kong_foodie September 4, 2009)

. The lamb lollipops were cooked to perfection as was the flank steak. The menu has several quesedillas such as a crab and brie one that had a hidden spice that we tried to figure out all evening (lemon zest, tartar sauce?). The... (4 replies, last updated by JazzyK June 10, 2007)

Peche' Absinthe Bar French Restaurant Who’s tried it? (17 replies, last updated by scrumptiouschef November 16, 2008)

arrived at this casual restaurant on a pleasant evening to find my dinner guests already seated. the atmosphere is slightly romantic with both indoor and outdoor candle lit tables available. the dark, attractive pub interior has... (1 reply, last updated by Raboi July 22, 2008)

L'Absinthe. (12 replies, last updated by RGR November 5, 2007)

Prediction for the next trend: Absinthe! http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2007/12/05/MNQJTO9FM.DTL&tsp=1 http://www.nytimes.com/2007/12/05/dining/05absi.html?pagewanted=1&8dpc&_r=1 (42 replies, last updated by hill food March 14, 2008)

the truffle essence could’ve been more pronounced. Texture-wise, the crisp, crunchy exterior was a fitting foil to the creamy insides, and I enjoyed the tartness of the lemon in tempering the arancino’s weight.... (10 replies, last updated by Tom P August 14, 2009)

You totally cracked me up – ha! The little dude and the other folks at SS are all so helpful, aren’t they? Friendly too. They are always quick w/ a basket of lollipops for my kids too. Yep, it’s a very different... (9 replies, last updated by lynnlato July 17, 2008)

Went by the other night. Nice enough modern-looking space except the bar’s too brightly lit. Mostly empty. Quite liked the little slab (is that an oxymoron?) of cold bacon with white beans, though I didn’t catch the... (8 replies, last updated by tatamagouche April 16, 2007)