Robertson Prepared Foods/Take Out/Sandwiches: Joan’s On Third in W. Hollywood (expensive!) and Clementine in Century City

—most of them non-mexicans—who are still going to taco bell on south congress and oltorf and spending $5 for “chalupas” or whatever when for $2 they could have amazing tacos al pastor two blocks away at la...

Because many kitchens are designed around the location of fridge, range, dishwasher and sinks a proper-size food preparation area is often ignored. I would recommend at least 4-5 feet wide and 24-30" deep of unencumbered work...

If you like a griddle-cooked burger, then Uburger is fine. I prefer Burger King’s Angus Burger – without mayo. They use a better bun for that than their normal fast food bun, the meat tastes good and, without the...

anywhere and I would have been (actually, was) ok with it. I loved him and him wanting to marry me was all that mattered. We also had an unconventional wedding. Do what feels right for you, as a couple but be prepared to think on...

to browse, I’d recommend hitting either the St Paul Farmer’s Market (sat or sun) or the Mill City Market (sat only). Lots of good local stuff and most folks have things to taste. There’s more "prepared" foods at...

night. Anyone who tries to argue that an “elevated palate” can sustain itself on mushy pasta and Prego ("Now with three cheeses and 50% more shelf-stabilized, amorphous blobs of meat product!") Just because that...

for either book in the chapter threads. Noodles, Dumplings and Other Street Treats Appetizers Meat Poultry Fish Vegetables and Bean Curd Stocks and Soup Sweet Dishes Hot Pot Revolutionary Chinese has an extra chapter, Preserves and...

a sweet salsa (mango or something) and the other savory. I also tasted a seafood stew he was preparing for dinner (very good) and thought about staying when I saw the lleg of lamb he was preparing. Anyone else ever been here?...

on the side that provided a counterpoint to the tart’s richness. My main was the stuffed meatball, which was presented already cut in half on the plate, on top of a bed of potato puree. The meat was crumbly and moist, and...

. A round of drinks magically appeared for all tables other than the problem one. He informed this table their meal had been comped. They quickly realized that tides had turned and prepared to leave. As they walked out, they were...

I french them, cook them on medium for over an hour (one of the only few vegetables I like to overcook and I hate artichokes when the meat does not slide off easily between your teeth) with half a lemon (including rind), 2 cloves...

. A small group enjoyed quite an experience there some months back that a late night at work kept me from participating in. The search engine should find the post. Good experience for those attending as I recall, with decent,...

of cioppino. Be advised, though, that the traditional preparation has unshelled shellfish in a tomatoey broth so it can be very messy, so they usually provide bibs. Bring your camera! Another (clam) chowder option at FishWharf...

I am a die hard loyal fan of Pezzella’s on El Camino in Sunnyvale. The food is as Italian as it gets and so are the wonderful owners. It is family owned and they make you feel a part of it. From pasta and meat to salads and...