Looking for opinions on these Vodkas. Thanks 1.) Jewel of Russia Classic 2.) Stoli Elit 3.) Jean Marc XO 4.) Youri Dolgoruki (least expensive) (3 replies, last updated by chefwong August 13, 2007)

It is okay, but I still have guilt paying more that $1 for a cup of hot water with a little brown powder in it. It’s coffee. Get over it. It should not be in Bloomindale’s window with elegent marketing. What’s... (6 replies, last updated by The Moxie Kid March 31, 2006)

Where do LA chowhounds go for premium chocolate? Boule? K Chocolatier? Teuscher? Leonidas? Lindt? Is there somewhere else I’m missing that is nicer than Sees? (although I confess I have a soft spot in my heart for Sees, but they... (8 replies, last updated by thomas April 1, 2006)

Premium wine in a box? Now THAT is an oxymoron! In my opinion any wine that comes in a box is not worth drinking. (17 replies, last updated by DivaSheila January 28, 2009)

Celebrating a close friend’s birthday this week and looking for a great cut of meat (porterhouse). Short of lucking out and finding an unmarked prime steak at Hilltop...here are my choices: 1. Savenor’s: Dry Aged... (24 replies, last updated by 9lives November 22, 2008)

GF’s taking me out for birthday dinner on Saturday. We’re eating kbbq the night before, and having lobster the day after, so I wanted something a bit lighter in the middle. Searched CH and finally settled on... (6 replies, last updated by Nicole October 19, 2007)

's Vodka, backed up with 80 proof Smirnoff (tried 100 proof on a business trip and liked it enough to try the 80). Tried several others, usually in the $30 (California) range before tax for a 1.75l bottle. FWIW, 1.75l bottles of... (12 replies, last updated by vinosnob August 29, 2007)

I’m currently mulling over the universe of London dining and have broken it down into categories as follows: 1. Most expensive – gourmet menu over 75 GBP 2. Very expensive – gourmet menu 65-75 GBP 3. Expensive... (5 replies, last updated by Tony Finch March 14, 2003)

Has anyone tried Q Tonic yet? I read a few posts on other boards and everyone seems to love it. I found it online at Kegworks. http://www.kegworks.com/product.php?productid=172144&cat=546&page=1 It’s a bit pricey but from... (2 replies, last updated by JMF January 7, 2008)

juice is “pure” that has no additives, which includes everything that’s 100% OJ. "Premium", on the other hand, legally means nothing, but just means that they charge more for it (adding a "premium" to the price),... (8 replies, last updated by Dakota Boy September 21, 2002)

Having recently realized that I’ve never had what is considered premium italian pasta, I’m now on a search. I’m looking for a location in the East Bay (though I suppose I would travel as far as SF if a shop has... (33 replies, last updated by rworange June 8, 2008)

In Boston, I got a large for around $1.60. They are quite obviously competing with Dunkin’s in my neck of the woods. I’m no coffee connoisseur, but it was tasty. Dunkin’s has been too watered down to me... (5 replies, last updated by macca June 1, 2006)

Friends of our bought a 1/2 cow from one of the beef vendors at the St. Paul Farmer’s Market. We were lucky enough to get some cuts and it was fantastic. Unfortunately I can’t remember specifically who it was but... (5 replies, last updated by Michael Florey June 26, 2007)

. the homemade chocolates are also excellent. 115 st. marks pl.(bet 1st & Ave A) 212-228-5439 (4 replies, last updated by Peter Cuce September 16, 2003)

, & some carrots. No sprouts or bamboo shoots – yay. hand made premium pork noodle S 9.95/ L 11.45. Hubby got this and I liked the pork better. He liked this broth better than mine. He got extra side of bamboo shoots $1.5... (7 replies, last updated by hhc August 10, 2009)