To paraphrase Dennis Hopper: "Louche? F*** that Sh*t! Pabst Blue Ribbon!" Actually, revealing my unfortunate Texas past — might I submit Lone Star and Pearl for cheap plonk beers in the Southwest. A jaunt eastward on I-10... (125 replies, last updated by Chicago Mike December 26, 2003)

's altogether too louche you might try Mario’s Double Daughter’s Salotto as well. (6 replies, last updated by Heyteacher April 13, 2009)

to be a great place – ridiculously cheap eats in a uniquely stylish place. The fact that it was a little bit faded and louche only added to the charm. (3 replies, last updated by paddydubai December 14, 2008)

Ornate? You want Trois Garcon in Shoreditch. The room is definingly louche. You could combine it with their equally OTT tail bar, Lounge Lover around the corner. My one meal there when it opened was not much cop, but it is still (7 replies, last updated by Howard V January 11, 2007)

. Traditional food, fun atmosphere, and that’s from somebody who generally abhors bellydancing. Upstairs bar looks like a 21st Century Rick’s – a UN crew of sophisticates, jetsetters and louche trendies all... (0 replies, last updated by bystander99 June 20, 2005)

salad) are similarly dear: I’d guess the mid-point is in the low teens. It’s an interesting gamble: the location will force them to rely on baseball-fan trade during game days and early evenings, yet they clearly want... (1 reply, last updated by Northender April 27, 2005)

The word “deloucher” (which would be the infinitive of the verb, if there was one) doesn’t mean anything to me, but "louche", in addition to the better known meaning, also means a “ladle.” So, and... (2 replies, last updated by Elaine(Snutteplutten) February 21, 2005)

I’m obsessed with making my first batch of preserved lemons, but I’m conflicted about whether to go with the Paula Wolfert accelerated seven-day method or the 30-day all-good-things-take-time method. Does anyone know... (3 replies, last updated by Paula Wolfert January 18, 2005)

%), does not louche Hill – what many consider to be the authentic thing, from Czech, but is actually horrible. Looks like listerine, tastes hideous, and I believe it does not contain much thujone anyway. Don’t remember... (16 replies, last updated by scratchline February 19, 2004)

. A louche-looking character who appeared to be one of the owners spent most of the evening stationed inside the door checking out women as they walked in (my friend and me included- no greeting, just an appraising stare). He... (1 reply, last updated by jook November 10, 1998)

UPDATE: Kubler Absinthe isn’t green, it actually a clear, Swiss style absinthe thats known for it’s milky white louche with a slight blue hue to it. Very potent stuff non-the-less. I’ve been reading about the... (24 replies, last updated by condiment December 29, 2007)

you guys up with an absinthe fountain, pick a few absinthes to sample, and louche it up! In short, the food is fantastic, the absinthe selection is world class, and the atmospere is on point and bustling in a good way. It’ll... (1 reply, last updated by New Trial June 14, 2008)

." In the evening, take a cab from the Hyatt, in most directions. One morning, try to get by Mrs. Wilkes for b’fast. Skip lunch that day. Skip Mrs Wilkes for lunch. Try Queenies for supper. a little too far to walk, but very... (4 replies, last updated by sarge November 9, 2007)

temperature anyway, and saucisson won’t spoil quickly, either. Without knowing where you’re staying, it’s harder to say where to get the cheese, saucisson, etc. For a sandwich, I’d get a camembert fermier... (4 replies, last updated by jock July 22, 2007)

"Splendid lamb, chop and loin, joined by a cocotte of slightly louche moussaka, impresses anyway. " NY magazine Anthos 36 W. 52nd St., nr. Fifth Ave.; 212-582-6900 the new donatella arapia joint with the chef from Michael Psilakis... (12 replies, last updated by jrazzle May 4, 2007)