Not specifically food-related DickieJ, but I just want to note that the Republican National Convention is taking place in NYC at the very end of August / beginning of September. All political feelings aside, it is sure to be an...

Where’s a good place for Republicans to eat during the convention?

, but was also expensive and dressed up like a whore during the the Republican National Convention." The blog had a very funny comment about the first taste which is probably closer to what I thought with my first taste....

Are there any good restaurants that still serve dinner after 11 p.m. or so and are within easy walking distance of the Empire State Building? A friend of mine is a reporter who will be covering the Republican Convention—and...

It really just sort of begs for someone to write up a good wine review, doesn’t it? "From a region not well-known for producing wine or national politicians, Palin on first sip (at the Republican convention) seemed full of...

I’ve never been a fan of 20.21. How about Meritage in St. Paul (as long as you’re not going during the republican convention?) Lovely sidewalk dining available. ~TDQ

The new Oxbow Public Market.

your mom and your republican friends to. As Pollan says in his recent NYT article, (Farmer In Chief – A Letter to the President-Elect): "It is no coincidence that in the years national spending on health care went from 5...

I’ll be visiting Pittsburgh to see a hockey game next week and I’m looking for restaurant recs around Mellon arena. Looking for either a pub, or perphaps Thai, Mexican, etc. Local chains are fine, national ones are...

In the Quarter I would go to Coops. I ate there during the Republican Convention so I know they have TVs. (not sure if the view is great at all the tables, but if they sit at the bar...). The food is absolutely awesome and cheap....

We will be staying at the Gaylord for a convention and look to find absolutely fabulous real food. All recommendations will be appreciated and considered. GRC

... what elephant tastes like and a story that canned elephant omelets were served at the Republican national convention http://theoldfoodie.blogspot.com/2005/11/elephant-not-on-menu.html From the above link "“the feet, thus...

Any recommendations on a place to take about 10 colleagues to dinner that won’t break the bank somewhere in the vicinity of the Convention center, White house, National Mall?

DC will be the site of a large national convention in our business in the fall, and we want to host a nice social evening in a fun upscale locale. Being from Balto, I don’t get out in DC anymore like the old days. Looking...

Don’t forget that the Republican Convention will be taking place the same time you are in NYC. Many, many, many streets will be shutdown and once Bush comes to town, the entire city will be in total chaos. All major...