the reality of every day dining choices." Notice what’s missing? Nothing about whether or not the food is actually the best. It is more about men in Armani suits and women in black tail dresses with money to burn. We are...

The “old Acme” is now gone. I drove by the other day and it went out of business. The store is empty, so was that restaurant, Tanti Baci. (hmmm..who would have thought?) You are right. There does not seem to be any...

I’m going to be in downtown Portland (Broadway+Washington) for three days. No car, so places must be nearby or available on public transit. My companion won’t touch seafood. I love just about any cuisine, especially...

that by randomly searching on citysearch. and yet he has the gall to make nasty remarks about the others. he’s just jealous because he’s relegated to the travel channel. i’d take flay over bourdain any day.

it with the exception of the winelist! Monday May 15, 2000 Woke up early and had breakfast on the patio again. This is the third straight day of weather that is 85 degrees, sunny, with little humidity. We got on our way to...

owns that 0.4 ha parcel of Clos Vougeot, Pierre does. Or, Jacques has, sadly, passed away, and his son Nicholas is now in charge. Significant technological “revolutions” have taken place, first in the winery, and...

When my Chowpups were puplets they were exposed to a wide variety of food – stuff like stews, organ meats (I was brought up on a farm) and a lot of variety. Since I went to boarding school I never eat the same thing two...

are also non-volunteer, paid workers who often deserve and receive benefits such as health coverage and vacation days. the food that is on the plates at these establishments is priced, as everywhere, based on the costs of (fair...