Looking for inspiration...my son’s classroom is having a potluck breakfast next week to celebrate the conclusion of a unit on space. I’m in a black hole of inspiration – any ideas on outre space themed,... (8 replies, last updated by chowser February 11, 2007)

There is a fairly new place on Coney Island Avenue (near Foster)called Punjabi Sweets that I went to a couple weekends ago. They have Pakistani sweets, but also coffee and bagels; it’s really cute. So: I got this amazing... (2 replies, last updated by Reena Karani March 2, 2002)

than my gas tank, running on empty. Since my traveling companion and I are not really keen on chains or fast food, we decided to give the Outer Limits Restaurant at the Space Age Lodge a try. The parking lot was still relatively... (8 replies, last updated by hungrycanuck April 20, 2009)

A korean mother running the government and before too long the International Space station! If she could find a way to go, I’m sure his mother would. Can you imagine, the smells of daeng jang, kimchee, bulgogi floating... (7 replies, last updated by gyp7318 March 1, 2008)

Just returned from the Outer Banks and had three good-great dining experiences. We went to Meridian 42 for an evening out without the kids. It’s a lovely space with a Mediterranian flair....but their AC could use a little... (4 replies, last updated by Free Wilma August 8, 2005)

the most luck I’ve had for SE asian stuff is the very small market in chinatown on bayard, a few doors down from the haagen daaz towards the police station. a barely navigable space, but if you’re willing to make the... (18 replies, last updated by vicious knishes November 14, 2008)

book for at least a year or two, which is why I’m mentioning it here. I used to be able to find certain packaged grains and such at Thom’s not available elsewhere, but apparently it lost the use of the upstairs space... (7 replies, last updated by Paul H April 4, 2003)

I am sure alot of us chowhounds out there are familar with the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Was just wondering what everyones favorite place to dine at is. And also the least favorite would be helpful also. Thanks....OBX (127 replies, last updated by miss piggy November 12, 2009)

I have eaten at the Viet/Ital place. It’s actually set up as two different restaurants that share some kitchen space, but not all. I’ve only had noodle soup there and it was fine. Not mind-blowing, but if you are in... (14 replies, last updated by Niki Rothman June 16, 2006)

's selection they will put on the shelves what can turn the most profit for them. If beer isn’t doing it they will use the shelf space for something else. I’m sure they charge the distributors slotting fees to get... (16 replies, last updated by pete wells July 22, 2003)

Jim:Greetings! I thought that was you I passed in cyber space with posting correction.ab (15 replies, last updated by Jim Leff February 9, 2001)

beliefs that "what go up, must come down" On a serious note, i have no idea what that dish was. But even better....how did they preserve it so it would make it to outer space? Chinese are the best at using chemicals to tenderize... (4 replies, last updated by mike October 21, 2003)

Driving home today, I noticed a new restaurant, apparently not yet open, on Mission right across from Spicy Bite (near Cortland). It has a very cute awning that reads ‘Pastores’ (Shepards) and ‘Mexican... (0 replies, last updated by susancinsf April 20, 2005)

Are restaurants in the outer boroughs a lot less expensive then restaurants in Manhattan? (11 replies, last updated by JFores January 21, 2008)

Great topic! Wish I could think of something besides the White Castle in Saturday Night Fever. (On the non-cinematic front, Stephen Jay Gould has made several refernces to the T-Bone Diner in Forest Hills, but "outer boroughs... (14 replies, last updated by tamara June 26, 2001)