Just picked up a loaf of Cuban bread at a Farmer’s Market in Tampa and it had a palm leaf protruding from it, partially cooked into the bread. Having lived in Miami and never having run into this, and being assured it is... (2 replies, last updated by SBCochran June 8, 2003)

Hi y’all. Just got a gift certificate to the Palm. I’m not a huge steakhouse person, but I’m willing to give it a go (particularly as it’s free!) Anyone have good/bad experiences at this place? CookieG (10 replies, last updated by Steve February 1, 2002)

I was watching Mario Batali on Iron Chef America, and he decorated one of his dishes with little gold (the metal itself, not merely the color) specks from sheets of gold leaf/foil. It looked like an interesting way to plate a... (9 replies, last updated by Kelli2006 December 31, 2006)

We just spent a weekend in Palm Springs and it is my Chowhounderly duty to report back. First off, I’d like to thank my fellow 'hounders for the excellent recommendations that appeared on the boards. Dinner one our first... (0 replies, last updated by tony2x January 17, 2007)

We are considering hosting a casual wedding reception at the New Leaf Cafe (in Ft. Tryon Park- near the Cloisters). We’re choosing this place more for the beautiful location than the food (which I hear has a bad reputation)... (3 replies, last updated by mek February 3, 2005)

Small kaffir lime leaf trees are usually sold at the annual Thai Festival held at the Thai Temple in Silver Spring (13440 Layhill Road, Silver Spring, MD). Unfortunately, this year’s festival has already come and gone... (16 replies, last updated by ec2929 December 30, 2008)

the “thali” aka Utsav Special a few times from Utsav (45/6th) for delivery and think that thali is good as well. Though I haven’t had it in a while.. if had to compare to Bay Leaf.. would say Utsav gives you... (3 replies, last updated by shanshan August 18, 2009)

extremely well and served cheap. I really, really want to go. So when I heard that the Los Angeles Farmer’s Market— maybe the closest thing we have to a hawker centre— has a well regarded stall called “Singapore’s Banana Leaf”, I... (8 replies, last updated by bulavinaka October 1, 2008)

Had a very enjoyable meal at Ginko Leaf on Union next to the Fire Station. Ordered primarily from the specials list - A great aji (horse mackeral) sashimi plate, oshizushi (pressed sushi – great quality rice), hijiki (too... (3 replies, last updated by Mike R. July 31, 2002)

Defiantly try ZIN, not the same as Johannes but you might find it a good surprise. I always leave happy. (You might even see Johannes himself!) The only other places open in town are tourist traps. If you want to drive to Palm... (4 replies, last updated by Fritz August 18, 2006)

Any suggestions for places to eat in Palm Springs. We’re bringing two kids, ages 2 and 6, so nothing too fancy. We’d like to try someplace with a nice eclectic menu. We’re open to all sorts of places. Oh, and... (8 replies, last updated by psfoodgirl August 20, 2007)

twice & just seemed like food heaped on the usual mashed potatoes-type fare. But... perhaps I’m just ordering the wrong things. Massimos – good Italian PD – City Wok (great cheap Chinese) on Country Club, lunch... (4 replies, last updated by Crip February 12, 2002)

Although their pizza isn’t great anymore, Napoletana has some pretty nice antipasti. Both are tasty: one with tomato and buffalo mozzarella, the other with coldcuts , olives, cheese, artichokes, hearts of palm. Both smeared... (1 reply, last updated by berbatov November 3, 2009)

I’ve ever had! The owner was very nice and made a lot of recommendations. We ended up trying the buffet and the Chaat (small plate) items and were blown away by the different tastes. It is a really small place in a strip... (4 replies, last updated by LOLTofu July 6, 2009)

WOW! Just came back from dim sum at King’s Garden... Has the value of snow pea leaf become similar to that of gold? We always order either chinese broccoli or snow pea leaf in garlic when we go out for Chinese food. A habit... (9 replies, last updated by qtxniki February 28, 2006)