Jim encasing Dwight’s stapler in Jello is a favorite of mine. Not that we’ve recreated that moment in my office, or anything like that. Nooooo. (54 replies, last updated by LRunkle October 16, 2009)

't know what I did with it previously, maybe I never preheated it. But I get it now. I fully understand the appreciation for the stone, and so a fan has been born! Has anyone else had this “duh!” moment with a cooking... (18 replies, last updated by maplesugar September 29, 2008)

are missing places. Please help! What are your top 5 restaurants of the moment? (56 replies, last updated by Robert Lauriston August 9, 2007)

the place to get it, but I have spent many dollars seeking pizzas similar to those I’ve had in Southern Italy, and with the exception of one small place in Kensington, Philadelphia (whose name escapes me for the moment... (12 replies, last updated by Bullit May 7, 2007)

Anyone have any suggestions for an extraordinary bottle of champagne for a birthday present? Last Christmas, I sent some clients Pol Roger – Cuvee Sir Winston Churchill (I forgot what vintage – I think it was 1996)... (44 replies, last updated by chefdilettante December 16, 2007)

I have been lucky to experience several "Shota moments" at my regular sushi bar, Kaito Sushi in Encinitas (San Diego). For those who may not know of the genre, “Shota” in this case refers to the main protagonist of the... (2 replies, last updated by cgfan November 30, 2008)

them much in light of recent events. All my narrative and inner thoughts are tragedy focused, while good food offers silent solace and a few moments of physical pleasure, but it does feel like not the right subject for reflection... (2 replies, last updated by Suzanne September 30, 2001)

to be a surprise (at least in regards to who the guests would be), and it was very much part of the moment that all of these people would have been seated when i escorted my parents in. I just think there’s a little bit of... (76 replies, last updated by nc213 February 15, 2008)

I just came back from what I would call another “Shota” moment at Kaito in Encinitas. For those who may not know of the genre, “Shota” in this case refers to the main protagonist of the Japanese... (19 replies, last updated by cgfan November 30, 2008)

using the apparently highly prized Jagasilk Dragonfly. This is quite a performance and worth watching. He added fresh lemon juice and cane sugar syrup and presented me with this vibrantly green drink (see photo) I was a mite... (3 replies, last updated by grayelf July 20, 2009)

. Nice presentations of everything and big portions and very good service. I think I reviewed it around here somewhere else, too. (6 replies, last updated by chompie July 24, 2005)

Interesting thread. I don’t know that this list is the stuff for the moment (I haven’t eaten a few of these things in a few months), but here are some of my standbys (in no particular order): gnocchi with anything at... (125 replies, last updated by Anthony001 April 3, 2008)

I dont even notice the bread and butter "presentation" when I go out to eat. I never waste my appetite on that “filler”. I save my appetite for the food I have come for, not bread and butter. (22 replies, last updated by jfood May 30, 2007)

. The pacing of the dinner, the presentation, the Michelin correct service was perfect. Eve has two prix fixe course menus in this dining room which is one of two along with a very popular, active 30ish bar area. The room is... (12 replies, last updated by Joe H. May 23, 2004)

product called “Accent” which was heavily advertised and universally used until the MSG thing hit in the 1970’s. I don’t know if it exists any longer. I don’t know how to discriminate MSG is present... (39 replies, last updated by Photis January 14, 2004)