I’m confused. Don’t people who post on CH make food at home that is unlike what is found at chains?

OK I’ve made a reservation at OLA for Thursday night and at Michy’s for Friday. Now what to order! From a review of the posts on this board I’ve compiled a list of good bets at Michy’s consisting of:...

I’m a very good tipper when dining in but do not tip for take out. Especially not on a credit card. I might leave some loose change or a buck or two during the holidays if there’s a jar on the counter, but other than...

...and this thread becomes more offensive with each post. We live in a service economy where one cannot get any service, evidently.

chicken: best soul food: best greasy spoon breakfast: best LATE NIGHT eat: ANY OTHER “BESTS” YOU WANT TO POST??! thanks!!

it? Whole countries have begun to ban the plastic bag. BYOB is not just green, it’s the only way it will be within the next few years. I made everyone on my holiday list this year three reusable bags in fabulous colors. I...

expensive high-end places such as Da Fiore. I started out with general tips and then went into specific recommendations. The list that follows was gleaned from a bunch of posts (none of which are mine) and I apologize that no-one...

Butterfly, John Thorne wrote a chapter on pecan pie in his book Outlaw Cook, and his recipe uses golden syrup rather than corn syrup. Let me know if you would like his recipe and I’ll post it on home cooking.

Historically, at least here in California (but it carried across the US due to the wine industry being based here), the Winery “Suggested” Retail Price (WSRP) was legally posted with the State of California’s...

Thanks for your suggestions. Since my posting I have beento Onde in Liverpool St. (quite nice duck confit) and Longrain, so some of our hunger pangs have been satisfied.

What a great question! Inspires nostalgia and rambling. Here goes ... Elements of my background are similar to what others have posted: Picky eater as a kid. (Favorite sandwich as a kindergardener was Hebrew National salami with...

was naive in thinking I’d get bread right the first time – haha). I think I’ll give it another try this weekend – I’ll post with my results!!

added undue stress to the proceedings and offered a recipe for make ahead gravy using a very potent stock made of turkey drumsticks. I thought it worked very well. If you are really interested, I’ll post it. (It’s...

Just to answer/clarify Densible’s post: Yes, Cindy’s is in St. Helena as in Martini House. Both are great. Boonfly is the correct spelling — great burgers and killer gourmet mac ‘n’ cheese. Farm is the...

Hey Dave, That is hilarious. Would you mind posting under your original string about what you actually DID end up having at TGIF? After the advice that you recieved from all of us, I’m sure that some are morbidly...