BYO not allowed. I’ve organized several parties there in the past.

the cheese. And for the omnivores, they have great meat/poultry... all free-range, grass-fed, local, etc. Entrees are in the $15-24 range. Decor is beyond description. White tablecloth, but very funky. Link:...

, cheeses, organic and locally-grown produce, and a deli for take-out. This should probably be his first stop. They also offer bulk spices and staples. Sahara Mart, near Seminary Square, offers 10% off to all on Tuesdays and has...

be best. preferably modern with attention to organic/local/seasonal. someplace creative. not someplace like citronella that is stupidly expensive and established. someplace more cozy and quirky. wooden tables prefered over white...

Oh, if only the Birchwood Cafe made strawberry shortcake more often – I’ve only seen it there once. It was the biscuit-and-real-whipped-cream kind, of course, and the strawberries were organic. But Birchwood’s...

by a man named . . . Mario . . . who’s a third-generation Italian-American restaurant owner. The restaurant is small with red checkered tablecloths. Great service. Reservations recommended. A good brewpub is Ukiah Brewing...

with white tablecloths and moderate prices. The service was excellent and the food was delicious. I recommend the kabobs, stews, and Persian ice cream flavored with saffron, rosewater and pistachios. It’s just east of the...

and ingredients in the dishes that sets Millie’s apart from other bistros. When the restaurant opened about 9 years ago (??), the chef/owner was Gary Hoyer, one of the first chefs in the city to be into sustainable...

At past graduation parties, I made salads (Pasta, Broccoli Slaw, Fruit, etc.) up ahead and put them in large zip lock bags. Our party was outside, so I put large coolers with lots of ice packs under the food table (tablecloth hid...

… a little moister with a few veggies and as this link says the beans were smooooth. http://www.cyberbilly.com/meathenge/archives/001196.html While not fancy, the restaurant is nicer with white lace plastic tablecloths. On each...

is forlini’s http://www.forlinisrestaurant.com — it is on baxter just below canal st. a real good red-sauce pasta place with the checkered tablecloths and plenty of “mafia” feel — in fact, michael...

to make me feel comfortable. Their service is matched only by Vertical downtown. Via Allegro may not have tablecloths and flowers on the table, but most upscale places don’t anymore. Many years ago, VA had a self-serve...

I’m a New Yorker visiting LA next week from wed – sunday. I’d really like to experience the all organic, local foodie culture I’m always hearing all about while I’m there. Recommendations for...

A Votre Sante on San Vicente has good non fake meat options. Amici for pastas, as well as i Cugini. Babalu on Montana (really like the grilled veggie salad and yam fries :) Cafe Dana and Kreations Organic Cafe on Montana Fritto Misto

For an off-the-beaten-track dinner, make the drive up Carmel Valley Rd to Cachagua Rd, then 25 miles up you’ll find The Cachagua Store. A dinner house run by the owner of A Moveable Feast catering. All organic,...