Well said Ruth. I think it’s the old joke about assuming something with the change phrase, (making an ass out of u and I). But I will be willing to bet that being a waiter or waitress is somewhat akin to being a street cop,...

Kopp’s because their frozen custard is so sublime. I understand a butter burger to be a burger with a pat of butter placed directly on the meat after it’s cooked. Only in a dairy state like Wisconsin would they think...

Will be in Berkeley for 4 days in June. Need eating suggestions which will appeal to 3 very different eating types. My mom will probably only eat vegetarian but she’ll eat any ethnic food as long as it isn’t too...

, expressive, luscious meats (across the whole range: tripas, sesos, lengua etc.) at that old standby Caminos de Michoacan under the Sheridan el, or the characterful hand-patted corn tortillas at a number of places in Rogers...

If it’s getting later and you’re still hungry head to Absinthe in Hayes Valley. They serve food late and it’s my favorite for a cozy, romantic tail and cheese course. Try the Ginger Rogers or a Sensation if you...

. He’s punchy, cute as a bug’s ear, and quite a talented chef. (His mentors, Rogers & Gray, are also supremely talented—wonder why they don’t have a program?) I like the edgy camerawork, though I know...

All chains are purely money makers, built by the rich to make themselves richer. They are not quality food establishments. Even places like Ruth's Chris are easily outdone by other steakhouses here in Atlanta. I don’t hate,...

friendly servers: “Hi, my name is Debbie Ruth. I’ll be your server tonight. How you guys doin’? I’ll be right back. Swooosh.” 5. Ancient, my-feet-hurt servers: “Tonight’s special (groan) is...

with horseradish cream, and baked brie. Other contributions were lamb meat balls, middle eastern and mexican dips, deviled eggs and other good stuff. Dessert, champagne, old Fred Astaire and Ginger Roger's movies and a game of...

of wood — and the ability to cut and chop wherever you want. A piece of butcher block that large — 3' by 7' or 8' would be unattractive to me. Ruth, thanks for the support. As far as treating the wood, I’ll...

I feel like an alien. I almost never desire fresh fruit (except, and this seems odd, I do enjoy most tropical fruits – mangos, et al. — and, also, berries). Fruit juices and shakes and ice-cream are okay, too. But...