alone the middling chains of Ruth Chris and Morton’s. While the staff can seem overwhelmed at times and the atmosphere very hustle-bustle (in keeping with NYC roots), the service last night was the best of our four visits.... (9 replies, last updated by MikeR May 26, 2007)

. Similarly, I remember some years ago the Trib did a taste test of root beers and Sprecher’s from Milwaukee came in dead last— while first place went to the Jewel house brand. Again, I assume that people were reacting... (5 replies, last updated by David Hammond July 28, 2002)

"My husband actually grew some in our garden this summer, but it was not what anyone would call a bumper crop." I also tried growing my own, and found it no better than storebought (fresh storebought root that is, not jarred).... (20 replies, last updated by dibob817 January 5, 2008)

Holy mackerel, I don’t care how they package it, I just want to get it down in the East Bay! My family was just up in Point Reyes Station for a week, and—innocently enough—bought some Clover chocolate. It was... (14 replies, last updated by jcormac September 10, 2009)

There are dozens of reasons why they have not posted prices to their website – many of them quite innocent. Judgments made without full information often are faulty. . . Any question about their price range can be met with a... (17 replies, last updated by pilches December 26, 2008)

, Mareuil-Sur-Ay Mukune, “Root of Innocence,” Junmai Ginjo Hubert Lignierm Aligote, Burgundy 2002 Heidler, Gruner Veltiner, Kamptal 2002 Fourrier, “Clos Solon,” Morey St.-Denis, Burgundy 2001 Pinneau des Charentes,... (7 replies, last updated by Maria July 22, 2004)

Now we all know a man is considered innocent until proven guilty, except in this case where we know HE DID IT! (18 replies, last updated by Peebo February 20, 2002)

Thanks for the clarification—it was a new waiter so I assume was just an innocent mix-up, as the other items we ordered (lotus root, I believe, and lion’s head meatball) arrived as ordered. Zoe’s has always been... (23 replies, last updated by jgg13 October 20, 2009)

Listen to Karl, root vegetables as well as lots of fruits harbor lots of sugar. They may look innocent but can really sabotage a weight loss program. They can make it harder to lose weight and because of the sugar content make... (17 replies, last updated by macca March 9, 2006)

and scallion draped in an innocent looking clear sauce that packs a serious punch. tian2 suan1 lian2 ou3 (sweet and sour lotus root) are thinly sliced sections of lotus root with an occasional hot red pepper bathed in a very light... (21 replies, last updated by Aromatherapy April 22, 2008)

), a vegetable lasagna using thin shavings of celery root for the noodles (excellent!), braised chickpeas with preserved lemons, lentil mint soup, spinach with pureed pine nut butter and creme fraiche, chard with pine nuts and... (11 replies, last updated by LisaPizza May 6, 2004)

, American-style hot dog. Why? Because there’s not that much flavor to the dog itself. On the other hand, give me a good spicy dog, let alone a Polish or Thuringer, and I’m a strict mustard man, maybe onions. Clearly... (13 replies, last updated by annieb August 29, 2002)

a certain spirituality and timelessness about him, a longing for a time in the past when life was simpler and more rooted to the land. Gravner continues to cast a large presence in the region, continually pushing the envelope... (4 replies, last updated by maria lorraine June 16, 2008)

of salt. I say “anonymous” because posting under a generic name like “Michael” (amid our tens of thousands of posters) doesn’t indicate intent to grow roots with our community (Michael, if I’m... (3 replies, last updated by Jim Leff February 12, 2002)

there innocently on the plate. But my sweet lord, it just about put me down for the count: pure, buttery, melting, sweetness, set off by the sea salt dusted on top and the croutons. I almost went home right then, it was so good.... (5 replies, last updated by Katie Benes February 6, 2002)