Well, it’s perhaps not quite what you’ve described, but Pam H. has written very fondly of the Tabard Inn fireplace (see link); and the TI happens to have a pretty good, cozy restaurant, as well, recently well-reviewed... (5 replies, last updated by Beth February 9, 2004)

, heaven on 7, 3478 N Clark, has great creole food, b ut the service I received before a Cubs game on Mother’s Day was the worst I’ve ever experienced. We literally had to be served by the host, and never met our... (2 replies, last updated by SouthLoopMel May 16, 2004)

, it can still be a very good “egg pan”. An enameled cast iron pan just is not going to season like plain cast iron, so you will always need to give it a good spritz of Pam to keep things from sticking. Of course,... (10 replies, last updated by chuckl January 5, 2009)

Get really good 100% aloe, organic etc. at Sherwyn’s on Diversey just west of Clark. (7 replies, last updated by diane January 16, 2006)

and Clark, is fine, but the menu is limited. Trattoria Caterina has lunch specials for about 6 bucks. (5 replies, last updated by howard September 5, 2001)

Thanks to Cassie, Johnb, Rosco and Pam's Friend Meg for the tips between DC and PAX NAS. On the way down, I saw Randy’s BBQ. They were still open as I went past around 7:30 and looked like my kind of place. However, I... (5 replies, last updated by Amy July 17, 2005)

Jim and Pam's first ‘date’ on the roof with the grilled cheese sandwiches comes to mind first. (54 replies, last updated by LRunkle October 16, 2009)

's also Clarke's which is just an Irish pub but it gets a nice crowd. There are tons of places opening south of 5th St. near where you’re staying so ask around. (5 replies, last updated by Mario January 26, 2006)

market on 45th bet. 2nd & 3rd(i love it – the produce in this area is gross) health food: pump steaks: smith and wollensky’s burgers: pj clarke's or burger joint at le parker meridian gets good review on here midtown but... (11 replies, last updated by tbear December 11, 2006)

I’ve been long time fan of the Japanese Kewpie Mayonnaise. It goes into my sandwiches and salads. Yesterday I saw in the store a light green version of this called wasabe mayonnaise. Wow, two of my favorite things in one!... (12 replies, last updated by Kim Clarke December 12, 2003)

://www.loc.gov/exhibits/treasures/tri034.html — Jefferson’s recipe for vanilla ice cream Lewis and Clark Cookbook http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1587611473/qid=1053015963/sr=2-1/ref=sr_2_1/002-2735321-3050410... (11 replies, last updated by Nancy Berry May 15, 2003)

Addis Abeeba on Clark in Wrigleyville (just south of addison) is also good, and accessible by red-line L. (11 replies, last updated by pam April 9, 2006)

Pam Biche for ethnic! Hands down great Cuban food, and the state department won’t even bug you for going there. www.pambiche.com Pok Pok is a for sure too. Both places are definitely worth the wait. I would even hit up Clark... (18 replies, last updated by 1bigfish February 25, 2009)

Dylan: Scrool back on board to 07/02/2003 to Slow[dry] Roast for a Beef Brisket. Check my reply, and the post from Pam, who followed my recommendations. The only difference is that you may wish to “Dry Rub” the beef... (15 replies, last updated by Norm July 20, 2003)

These are some of my Manhattan favorites that I keep going back for again and again and again... -the Gnocchi at Sette Mezzo -the Papaya Salad, and the Mango w/ sweet sticky rice dessert at Pam Real Thai -Peking Duck at Mainland... (12 replies, last updated by steve h July 19, 2006)