sniff test and still cook and eat the food, I practically obsess over if I’m going to get sick or not. I’m more than neurotic about it..and it drives my husband crazy. Funny thing about it is, I’ve never gotten...

watch the chefs tending to bubbling pots and other grills. Two picnic tables on the sidewalk . Then a stop at the temple of produce – the Berkeley Bowl where there is often 10 – 20 varieties in every category ......

Thanks for the info. I drive by it often but have rarely seen anyone parked there. I did eat at Smokehouse once and didn’t care for it so guess there is no need to check out Ahn’s.

You reciprocate according to your means. If that means going to a pizzeria or Chinese restaurant, that’s perfectly acceptable from an etiquette perspective. Or a picnic (which, btw, sounds perfect for your situation) -...

be necessary or if on a picnic. According to several independent surveys, wine consumers buy wine sealed with natural cork over any other closures. Another survey of the wine trade, suggested that most consumers think that...