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Oi vey, not another one of these...
I like Acquerello, and the prix fixe with wine pairing's a great high-end value, but to me it’s more French-Italian fusion. I prefer the more straight-up Italian of Incanto.
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heresy or acceptable shortcut?
Maybe you can compromise: I rarely cut the points off individually (although it’s not that big a deal with a good pair of scissors), but when I don’t, I just cut off the whole top of the artichoke just below the tip...
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Need Inexpensive Wine Recs
is one of my favorites. If you have a chance to serve food, pair this with scallops sauteed in butter and you’ll have some lifelong SB lovers. Have fun TNC ps- wine-O is a term I use to describe anyone whose enthusiasm for...
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With out question - the best cake I've had
Okay, here are photos. Photo #1: cake #1 (the most “cake looking” one of the pair) Photo #2: cake #2 Photo #3: what’s left in the pan of cake #2 It reminds me of a moment from an early Arnold Schwarzenegger movie,...
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Help me "wow" my staff on our Berkeley food adventure
...might be fun to roam in pairs and then link up and compare notes? (for me, a duck sandwich from lulu and a glass of wine next door sounds good...or maybe something from boulette’s. and chocolate. definitely chocolate.)...
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Does New York mexican food really suck?
That level of assertiveness is just very unwise. For example, if you have the Lamb Shank Mixiote at Rosa Mexicano paired with a glass of Monte Xanic Cab... that is truly authentic Mexican cuisine that is rarely found in the...
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supermarket goodies.
Yes spagetti-os(with meatballs) rock! I usually pair it with a good zin ;-). Yes I remember the swanson dinners with tater tots as well.
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What would you consider your kitchen essentials?
I can’t live without a wire mesh colander – use it almost everyday to wash veggies and fruits. I would also register for a pair of nice aprons. I know it’s in the tabletop category, but make sure to register for a...
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Michelin HK & Macao debut just out
can comprehend “tough” questions and answer “usefully” it’s difficult to appreciate the food. It would be more useful if the stars were given in pairs for food and service. I’ve eaten at most...
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What is THE dish to judge a cuisine by?
Also, I do not know about the Indian/Burmese/Ghorka food in restaurants in the US. I’ve eaten in Ghorka areas of Nepal, in Pokhara, all over India for more than a combined pair of years. As to momos, for example, I learned...
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Mexico, One Plate at a Time: Entrees
maybe 1.5 hours total. The fish was moist with a slightly sweet super-crunchy crust that pairs perfectly with the tart/spicy sauce. We all ate twice the amount we usually do (me, my husband, and my 3-yr-old – he...
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"Secret single foods"
jelly. Last night, in a rare moment of solitude, I gorged on packaged mac’n’cheese with a pair of boiled franks. I am also partial to eating tuna out of the can, covered with garlic salt and lemon pepper. What really...
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More East County (SD) Dining
that neither had any identity left, and baked in a flakey crust, but the flavors didn’t quite meld. My mother loved the dish, I didn’t. It did pair well with the salad, and that starter would actually be enough for a...
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Favorite IPAs?
If you are looking for a great source of beer info you should check out www.beeradvocate.com. You can find information on what to look for in a beer and lots of comments from people who have tried them, plus lots of food pairings...
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DiFara's Pizza - Second Attempt, Still Not Impressed
"it took me a while to really appreciate Difara’s. I was about where you were by my second visit." That statement, paired, of course, with the title to this thread, is why you are the big-dog chowhound, Mr. Leff. Thank you....
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