Hope I have this on the proper board... Why do people post without reading the previous postings? All many of them do is repeat what has already been discussed. Too bad these aren’t deleted in the interest of saving time and... (5 replies, last updated by ccbweb December 18, 2008)

Yeah, pet peeve of mine too... although I’m often guilty of never getting around to trying certain recipes. (On a side note, I ordered some of those Minor Soup Bases and they are on their way, soon to be made into your... (14 replies, last updated by MMRuth October 18, 2006)

Anyone have any pet peeves about current dining? Mine is and has been for a while the overuse of Mesclun. I feel that many restaurants rely too heavily on using mesclun in salads when there are so many other interesting salad... (13 replies, last updated by shrimpbird November 19, 2004)

My #1 service pet peeve. If the server were to say, “I'll be back with your change” and I was going to leave it for them anyway, I always say, "No, don’t bother." Does it seem to you that this seems to happen all... (87 replies, last updated by JS March 28, 2004)

What is it with restaurants that won’t take reservations on a Saturday night at 8pm? I just phoned Zaytinya to book a table for four at that time and was told that they don’t take reservations for after 6:30pm. Do... (13 replies, last updated by sourdoughbreath August 26, 2004)

with the impending summer heat. Do not they taste even better when you know that if you do not eat them soon, they will be gone. So, for the record: pet peeve number 1=lousy state of Chicago Tribune resturant reviews (what the... (25 replies, last updated by annieb February 26, 2002)

Well, this is why I entitled the thread, "Pet peeves" and not “Major tragedies in my life that I will never overcome.” My complaint is the complaint of a well-fed privileged person. My complaint is trivial in light of... (150 replies, last updated by Dagney October 13, 2009)

Here’s my most recent pet peeve. When I go out to eat, I almost always have leftovers. Portion sizes are huge these days, even at my favorite upscale restaurants, and the way CG and I eat, I’d rather taste from... (208 replies, last updated by invinotheresverde June 7, 2009)

Can anyone tell me what their favorite Austin restaurants are that allow dogs? I’ve seen dogs on the patio of a pub at the Triangle, but I can’t remember the name. Any suggestions? (4 replies, last updated by nypb February 4, 2009)

, yet this really bothers me since it often is a pain to remove and the stickiness never quite comes off. I’m sure we all have our Pet Peeves when buying wine at a variety of establishments, so I wanted to see what bothers... (37 replies, last updated by Bill Hunt February 18, 2009)

my title is "pet peeves", not “I'm never to going to TJ's again unless they do what I say.” The whole point of this dialogue isn’t to give up and go somewhere else, as I’ve already stated, but to suggest... (20 replies, last updated by NewDude January 19, 2009)

A couple weeks ago i was delighted to see fresh jackfruit (ka-nuun) being sold on the street in Chinatown... but what was annoying was that they were selling it by the slice (peel and all) rather than whittling away the straw-like... (3 replies, last updated by big o November 24, 2008)

Does this bug anyone else? I hate when I go into a restaurant and I see items such as “Tomato Bisque” or “Squash Bisque” listed. Being such a food bioche, I politely say to the server, “Oh, so... (24 replies, last updated by MaryishSally January 10, 2009)

Places to eat for chowhounds with hounds? I think most cafes with outdoor patios allow pets. Central Market Westgate used to, but they changed their policy. Austin Java Co (Enfield) Baja Fresh (S. Mopac) Freddie’s Place (1st... (1 reply, last updated by jwynne2000 March 31, 2007)

Pet Wines, on 91st St. between York – 1st, is selling everything in the store for 20% off, no minimums. This is a great little shop, with a particularly good selection of German/Austrian/Alsatian wines. And the bonus (or... (1 reply, last updated by Nina W. June 4, 2005)