Who does good gift baskets? Or, What’s some good (local) stuff to put in gift baskets? (Note: I’ll also post this on the general board.)

I will be attending a conference at the Holiday Inn Golden Gateway on Van Ness Ave. My co-employee also attending is on a lowfat diet, can anyone recommend a restaurant in walking distance.

Oh, holidays w/ Zuni are the best! I took inspiration from the beloved mock porchetta and onion panade to create a pork loin seasoned alla porchetta and then stuffed w/ a chard and onion bread stuffing. It was delicious! (I will...

I am looking to put together a “food & wine” gift for my brother-in-law and his girlfriend for the holidays. I have some great wines and treats in mind, but I wanted to get them a $100/$150 gift certificate to a...

Well, I don’t know for sure, and I’m sorry this isn’t in Minneapolis, but what about “We are nuts” on Vandalia in St. Paul (at least it’s one of the earliest exits in St. Paul when you cross...

Your first stop should be this board: http://www.sowal.com You might also check out this thread I posted on another board, with photos of everyplace we ate: http://forums.egullet.org/index.php?showtopic=99578&hl= My personal...

There are many national purveyors of mail/web order food that deliver all over the country, which includues Harry & David and Dean & DeLuca which you mention. So if your criteria is just “will deliver to L.A. area”...

I am looking for recommendations for a restaurant in the city for our office’s holiday dinner. The office is small, about 7 people. We (the planners) were thinking about spanish tapas, moroccan-influenced food (but no corny...

People who ran Holiday Bowl Coffee shop opened up Tak’s Coffee Shop when they closed Holiday Bowl and moved a few blocks down the street in the back of the shopping center where the Post Office is. Same kind of food. Think...

There were piles of Holiday Jam at the Paper Store in Bedford? I know both of those places sell Stonewall Kitchen but I am looking for that particular product. Thanks!

Hello Chowhounds – I was wondering if anyone knew of any places in LA that take holiday orders for deep-fried whole turkeys. I did a search and ended up reading a thread on the General Topics board about deep-fried turkey...

Might be helpful to share our experiences all in one spot. I think there’s been a few sporadic posts on this but nothing comprehensive.... The Gaurdian did a roundup listing Mission Pie, Miette, Crave Bakery, Zanze’s...

Thanks for posting the recipe. I’m always looking for something new for the holiday gift giving.

literally SCRAPING the pan to get at the remnants!! I posted this recipe under the “Anchovy Virgin” post on this board a few weeks ago. You can get it there. It is delicious and would go very well with your roast. You...

"I hate it when no one responds to my post, as it makes me feel as if no one loves me, so please send in at least 2 lines." A Christmas thread in June makes as much sense as a pool party thread in January. Nothing wrong with the...