I saw John’s Shanghai in the TImes square area. THey also feature soup dumplings. Do they bear any relation to Joe’s Shanghai of soup dumpling fame? Seem like they should but I found no mention of it. Seems like a... (3 replies, last updated by RGR December 27, 2007)

I need to pick up a good appetizer for a dinner party tonight. They are serving a pork roast. I will be in the East Village beforehand....Any ideas?? Thanks! (0 replies, last updated by chowfreak November 12, 2004)

Anyone know where to buy a cut of steak called Minute Steaks? I grew up on them in New York but have been unable to find them in Los Angeles. (I’m in West LA) - for sevveral years I could get them at Gelson’s in the... (3 replies, last updated by 2chez mike September 8, 2001)

Friends just called to say they are in town today and want to go to dinner tonight around 8 in North Beach. Yikes! I imagine reservations are out of the question so any ideas about the best places to try and walk in or, if... (3 replies, last updated by Ruth Lafler May 8, 2004)

My husband and I have planned a last minute long weekend in the city and I need some restaurant help! We’ll be in town next weekend {Fri-Monday} and since we don’t have time to get the Babbo res I would love, what... (9 replies, last updated by KateMW November 14, 2009)

My foodie girlfriend secured a sitter last minute for tonight and I’d like to treat her to a great gal dinner near her UES home (96th and Park area) or easily accessible to the 6 train in case of a kid emergency. I’m... (8 replies, last updated by mch October 16, 2009)

I work on the southeast corner of union square at 14th st. and 4th ave. and only get 20 minutes for lunch and have grown oh so very tired of the usual places i go to. I would love to get some recommendations of places in the... (8 replies, last updated by small h September 2, 2009)

Meeting a few friends for food/beers tonight around King/Hudson...any spots with tasty eats and solid beers? (1 reply, last updated by rpk July 21, 2009)

can anyone think of a place that i can take my in from out of town mother tomorrow night for dinner that will feel special but be okay to bring my kids on a saturday night? thanks! (0 replies, last updated by AMFM May 8, 2009)

coming into DC this weekend with my girlfriend. are there any good restaurants that i won’t need reservations for sat/sun nights, or ones i might be able to get last minute reservations at? (10 replies, last updated by Elyssa April 8, 2009)

Hi me2572, You might try Kyoto’s Kaiseki cuisine. I enjoyed my visit to Hyotei (Honten (Original Branch)), but reservations may be hard to get at the last minute at this 300 year-old establishment! Ask your concierge and see... (3 replies, last updated by exilekiss April 15, 2009)

My brother is a die hard Ranger fan and his birthday was yesterday. I managed to score some prime tickets to the Ranger game today, and will be taking him, his wife, and lady friend of mine to the Garden. Afterwards, though, I... (2 replies, last updated by financialdistrictresident April 9, 2009)

Going to EMP for dinner tonight, doing three-course. We’ve pretty much decided on the duck for two, but have no idea what we are going to order for appetizer! Is foie gras worth the substition? ($20) Other than foie, what... (0 replies, last updated by uwsister March 17, 2009)

Okay so I frosted the inner layers of a chocolate cake last night with seven minute frosting last night. After reading this thread I figured it’d be okay under my cake dome until tonight (4 replies, last updated by meleyna March 7, 2009)

Hello, I just received a last minute invite for this evening to Flemings in El Segundo. Last time I was there I had a Bone in Rib Eye that was pretty good. Any suggestions for things that you like there? No need to reply past 6:30... (4 replies, last updated by Jaytizzle March 17, 2009)