Hi all. I’m a hound from the Northeast thinking about relocating to the area for a job in Ft. Lauderdale, and I know NOTHING about the area. How’s the restaurant scene in general? Which towns around there have the...

There were some restaurant scenes in “Undercove Blues” (another movie starring Dennis Quaid, plus Kathleen Turner). I think one of the scenes was in the Napoleon House courtyard, but I dont remember for certain....

I just picked up what promises to be a fascinating read, “Serve the People” by Jen Lin-Liu It’s the only “insider” look at Chinese restaurants in China I know of (unless you count Nicole Mones'...

was tough. The environment: we were seated in a position that made it necessary for the servers to bump my chair every time they served the two tables behind us. Re: NY restaurant scene complaint: I am not looking for "scene"...

Nice article in today’s Times by Marian Burros about restaurants (registration required to access) Mentions Zola, Capital Q, Zaytinya, among others. Link: http://www.nytimes.com/2003/03/05/dining/05WASH.html

Back in the '90s, they said the Internet would change everything, and in many ways it has. But how has it changed the food scene? I’m not referring primarily to Chowhound.com, though this website has certainly made my world...

My neighbors just went for dinner. THey said the lamb loin was just fab and so was the tenderloin. their only complaint was that drinks were a bit expensive. $12 for a Stoli and tonic... But then again they also said that it...

Alright, i have a challenge. i need to take 2 house music djs from nyc to dinner in la. what place would you recommend that will have some good music, accompanied with good food? i know it is hard to pair a good scene with good...

Hi all, Boston 'hound here, in La Jolla for work. I’m looking for a mid-to-upscale restaurant (~$30-40 entrees) in the La Jolla area for a business dinner tonight. I’m not looking for the traditional stuffy business...

I’ve decided it is next to impossible to find a good bar in Boston so I’ve come to realize that the you simply have to find restaurants with solid bars. To that end, what do you think are the best restaurant bar...

As a frequent diner at restaurants that range from holes-in-the-wall to holes-in-the-wallet, I admit to being quite ignorant of what goes on behind the scenes. Just what happens between my placing an order and my order being...

Walking in Lower Manhattan, I noticed a huge outdoor restaurant scene late this afternoon. One place, Ulysses, had lots of tables set up outside and three or four other places followed suit. It is more packed each day. Also, lots of...

I know it’s cliche but good food at an honest price, equals: SUCCESS. With all the other overpriced junk that continues to fail in South Norwalk, it’s good to see a restaurant packed on a Monday night. My wife and I...

For super-cheap and homey, my favorite is Angotti’s. Here is what the NY Times had to say recently: "With its concrete facade, Angotti’s Family Restaurant (725 Burnet Avenue, 315-472-8403) resembles a three-bedroom...

Hi All! Trying to find a place to celebrate a friends birthday tomorrow night—4 friends, mid-20s, looking for a fun, trendy restaurant (maybe italian, japanese, mexican, american—cuisine less important) that also has...