it in cooking more for its relative purity. However, as I noted previously, there is Pure Ocean brand of sea salt that is certified “Kosher”; so go figure. I think you are correct, that there is a distinction. The Salt... (72 replies, last updated by szmeterling January 28, 2009)

I’m am headed to St. Augustine this weekend and am looking to check out their most classic / old / famous / institutions. A cheap hole in the wall off the beaten path (with good chow) or anything with great great food. (of... (6 replies, last updated by JenJeninCT September 20, 2009)

crab cakes.. and they are fantastic. Also ordered onion rings for him... excellent as well. Other reasons to marvel at this place it that it hasn’t changed one bit since I’ve been going the last 25 years or so. I love... (25 replies, last updated by Frodnesor January 27, 2009)

1. Joe’s Stone Crabs South Beach 2. Bern’s Steak House Tampa 3. Sonny’s Famous Steak Hogies Hollywood Ok FLA you know the routine, these are my three favorites, which are yours? Institution = (+ 25) years in... (86 replies, last updated by netmover August 9, 2007)

Hmm.. "Olive Garden Culinary Institute"... I would place that in the pantheon of oxymorons, right up there with “military intelligence” and “Microsoft Works”. (79 replies, last updated by Ralphie_in_Boston September 9, 2009)

Hey there. Today I have 1001 questions about Scandinavian food in the Twin Cities. Has anyone tried the monthly smorgasbords at the American Swedish Institute? Are they any good? Does the ASI serve Scandinavian food... (19 replies, last updated by FishMPLS May 11, 2007)

a few references to adding a pinch of salt, including one from the Salt Institute http://www.saltinstitute.org/29.html But what does a pinch really mean? How much coffee to salt? Yeah ... 1/2 teaspoon to 10 cups of coffee ... too... (55 replies, last updated by oakjoan July 30, 2009)

My point exactly the prices are similar and I’ve had some great meals at the cafe, and you’re eating at an institution and the service has always been superior. I’m not saying there isn’t room for Sea Salt... (52 replies, last updated by Robert Lauriston November 15, 2009)

At one hospital where the census was largely elderly – 90% of the patients were 60 years old+, we instituted a restaurant menu in lieu of the typical hospital menu. We used the menu items which people generally liked and... (18 replies, last updated by soupkitten February 28, 2007)

i endorse the new yorker option. the food is quite good, and it really is a salt lake institution. but make sure you reserve a booth or a two-top overlooking the lower cafe area. the fun is in the atmosphere. (5 replies, last updated by wasabi May 19, 2005)

It’s a common misconception that Kosher salt never contains additives. Even the Salt Institute makes this error on their web site. However, Kosher salts can, and some do, contain additives. Morton’s Kosher Salt, for... (34 replies, last updated by Ruth Lafler January 20, 2007)

with folks, but it’s an institution and eye candy. Trio Cottonwood is in the neighborhood and a larger satellite of the original one downtown. Food is bistro/italian/whatever they’re calling it. sandwiches and... (4 replies, last updated by Tha Groovin' Gourmet April 21, 2006)

at the French Culinary Institute and we were taught to always salt and pepper before grilling... most of the salt drips off during grilling leaving just a touch. Jonathan (14 replies, last updated by Hazelhurst January 18, 2002)

order — nothing pre-prepped to get get funky. Husband had a Tom’s Tavern burger w/ skin-on French fries. Named in honor of the late Tom Eldridge, whose long-running Tom’s Tavern was an institution at that... (7 replies, last updated by RobynS October 22, 2009)

in doing a blind salt tasting. Does anyone have any ideas of a way to do it in which the color or grain size can be disguised, so the test is truly blind? Hey, there’s a Salt Institute with a web site: Link:... (40 replies, last updated by lucia October 30, 2001)