to be successful. (Uno’s has some of the original pans going back almost 60 years; this means the black cast iron pizza pans have a "seasoning" which influences the crust and its taste. The recipe is also DIFFERENT in the...

I’m with you both on the food with one exception: they have some of the best fried calamari I have ever had. The breading is light and not over seasoned. The rings are plump and tender. And my favorite part, frequently...

The thread on the rarity of chowhounds prompts me to wonder how you all cook for people who aren’t that involved with food. We get together regularly with DH’s family, all of whom live fairly close by. I used to labor...

to get this stuff. They aren’t excessively rare like a box of Quisp, but more places should carry those products. More often than not it’s a small local producer that makes incredible potato chips or heavenly cookies,...

the wonderful discussion and pictures. Lastly, we all don’t have the same access to the same ingredients. Locating special produce or waiting for a mail order delivery may be time consuming. With this in mind, it might be...

seasonally—don’t miss the chiles en nogado in the fall, two poblano chiles stuffed with pork (or an vegetarian filling) served in a walnut sauce with pomegranite seeds. They also make the best margherita in town. Both...

, is whether there is a difference in PREFERENCE for seasoning or just a difference in SENSATION. If it’s the latter, then the person who is pleased with one shake of the hot sauce bottle might like his or her food as much...

For a New York vibe - The Boathouse, River Cafe in Brooklyn, Four Seasons, 21 Club, Rock Center Cafe, Oyster Bar Grand Central, Delmonico’s, Cafe des Artistes, Balthazar. The best food is Daniel, Bouley, Babbo, Jean-Georges,...

with fruity olive oil. Asparagus and fava beans must be in season because they are everywhere! I have never eaten asparagus this fresh before in my life. At this point a group of six local businessmen entered the restaurant and...

) on the theory that the entire effort of the household has gone into producing the dinner party and the next morning they will like to kick back with a breakfast treat. Be sure and label it “not for the party—-this...

is the produce significantly tastier, they’re also a lot cheaper.

Oh what fun! I was served a potato chip at El Bulli – the air fare alone cost over $1000! How dare he do that at those prices! I think Susur is a talented chef who uses his experience and culture to produce meals that reflect...

No i didnt say people were misguided and im sorry if you inferred that. I was simply questioning how much they can charge for a steak while something like Ramen(more of an example than the point) which takes infinitely more skill...

very, very good. They owners were frugal, maybe, but they still cared about the food they served. They didn’t skimp on the quality of the produce, meat, etc., and they cooked with love. That’s what really counts. That...

I know I have mentioned it before, but now that baking season is upon us I’ll bring it up again. W Sonoma and I think Sur La Table have odd sized measuring spoons and cups, 1.5 Tbs., 2/3 c. etc. I can’t tell you how...