opened her own restaurant, the eponymous Cucina di Donatella, in Rogers Park. I had occasion to eat there and talk with Donatella de Vette about 2 weeks ago, BEFORE the review was published in the Reader. She is in fact charming... (22 replies, last updated by So, sorry-sari December 5, 2003)

thank you for your response! It sounds like it will be the right spot. It’s also my mom’s 60th bday. I also have loved Ruth Rogers and Rose Gray’s cookbooks and TV shows for about 12 years and I’m an... (4 replies, last updated by Tony Finch November 28, 2006)

Here’s a recipe I use, culled from Ruth Roger's wonderful English cookbook from her restaurant, the River Cafe in London. 1lb green French lentils (also called Lentiles de Puy, after the village of the same name) 1/2 head of... (9 replies, last updated by smokey March 7, 2006)

The discussion of winter savoy cabbage in the thread below reminded me of this kale recipe from the first River Cafe Cookbook by Rose Gray & Ruth Rogers. They also have other ideas for this Italian kale (braised, bruschetta,... (5 replies, last updated by toodie jane February 12, 2006)

returning to London to work as head pastry chef for Antonio Carluccio at The Neal Street Restaurant. After The Neal Street Restaurant, Oliver worked for Rose Gray and Ruth Rogers at the River Café for three and a half years;... (29 replies, last updated by Minger June 12, 2008)

Roger, I was inspired by your posting and bought myself a Violet Crumble today at the UCLA North Campus student store. It hit the spot with my afternoon tea. If you really need a fix, you might consider UCLA as a place to buy some.... (12 replies, last updated by HapaGirl June 20, 2003)

Hi. I’m looking for a grocery store that sells fresh (not dried) epazote. I’ve found it in the bodega on Bedford in Williamsburg, but would love to find it in Manhattan. Thanks! (3 replies, last updated by ruth arcone August 9, 2001)

late the coffee was cold. Brasserie Zinc is a mediocre attempt to offer French food. Zelo’s has potential but doesn’t quite cut it. Roger (10 replies, last updated by Ruth October 25, 2002)

methods I’ve read - MIL’s host – infuse olive oil with sliced bottarga and garlic for a couple of hours, strain, heat olive oil, toss with cooked pasta and serve with shaved bottarga Italian Country Cook Book (... (6 replies, last updated by erica January 26, 2007)

corporate expense account steak houses (i.e. Morton’s, Ruth's Chris, Shula’s...) but, in my opinion, St. Elmo’s is the place to go. It has been in operation in the same location since 1902 and has food and... (5 replies, last updated by richard weiner September 21, 2001)

've been all over the city looking for one. I tried: Maroons on 16th. Sylvia’s in Harlem. Amy Ruth's in Harlem. Charles Southern Kitchen in Harlem. Any number of Kennedy Fried Chickens. Dallas BBQ. Bone Lick BBQ. Popeyes.... (7 replies, last updated by foodchick March 19, 2006)

Help! I’m relying on the great and mighty Chowhound mass-mind for an emergency question. Can anyone recommend a somewhat upscale Korean restaurant in the San Jose or surrounding region? My company would like to take some... (4 replies, last updated by bruce rogers September 15, 2004)

Roger, that sounds like the basis for a highly worthy, separate, post on pommes frites. Think, Man, think! Where did you get those tatsty 'tats fried in lard? This is important stuff! (21 replies, last updated by Just Larry January 6, 2002)

I think the one Martha is referring to is: Rogers Gray Italian Country Cookbook (1995). New York: Random House, by Rose Gray and Ruth Rogers (the chefs at London’s River Cafe). (the english edition was called “The... (26 replies, last updated by KASIA February 8, 2004)

Who has the best in the LA/OC area? Really enjoyed the Jumbo Lump crabcakes at Ruth Chris in the past, looking for something similar without a lot of filler. Thanks!! (9 replies, last updated by torta basilica March 31, 2006)