Was today as perfect as last week? Well, the weather sure cooperated, there were donut samples wandering the market. I learned how the Avedon honey man became the Avedon honey man and the produce was just as abundant as ever. The...

Looking for some advice on using California Bay. Recently we ran out of bay leaves. My wife suggested that we try gathering some native california bay. In mentioning this to some friends, they told us that they thought that...

We had a wonderful meal at Hugo’s back in late January. We came from Providence specifically for dinner and did the Chef’s tasting menu. Everything was very good, original and inspired. Chef Rob Evans is a very...

older timer, Elliots. Rob

and very greasy sandwiches and fries. Nearby on Cooper Road is a suburban Chinese place called Hunan Royale, which has competent, but uninspired American style Chinese food. A few Salvadoran markets of note include Tienda la...

. Thanks! - Rob

Hello, My husband and I are travelling to Kansas City for just one night in May. Any recommendations or favorite restaurants that shouldn’t be missed? We’re looking for something non-touristy and, of course fresh and...

, or else I really wanted their mint tea. We understand that sometimes the kitchen is not being cooperative, or the waiter just had a bad table... As long as we receive food and attention, we tip at least 20%. BF opened the bill...

Wow. Where to begin. Sam’s BBQ is still open late nights in east Austin. I really like it, though it’s not in the same league as the Bigtime BBQ Places (Kreutz, Mueller’s, Cooper's, etc). However, I love...

Fogo de Chao. I did not get a chance to try last time I was in Dallas and have been suffering ever since. Rob ps As to the hotel, consider the Columns. When cosmopolitans were mentioned, the Columns immediately came to mind. It is a...

have had great burger at Capital Grille and an even better one at Hugo’s (what I consider a bistro). Long live red meat! Rob

it retained its moisture throughout the meal. In contrast to the brisket I had at Cooper's in Llano, where the first two bites were as good as meat gets, but by the end it was impossible to chew without a beverage. At...

the windows which face what will be their outdoor patio if and when the weather co-operates [it is snowing as I type]. We elected to eat in the lounge as neither my wife nor I like booths or banquettes preferring to being able to...

’s in Baton Rouge, LA. I will include a link. Enjoy, Gary Joe’s Market 4452 N Western Ave. Chicago, IL. 60625 773-478-5443 Hyde Park Cooperative Society 1526 E 55th St Chicago, IL 60615 773- 667-1444 Sunset Food Marts Inc 777...

If any of you ever get a chance to go to Coopers, one of the place the article mentions, DO IT. It is truly one of the best in TX, and thus, the world. Llano is a great little town too. Nearby is Enchanted Rock, a big tall basalt...