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Perfect Romantic Getaway very close to home
He had made his fortune relatively young in the business world, and then resumed his early love of sculpting as a second very successful career. I imagine he had wonderful hands, but did not accept his offer to find out in...
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Emeril Sitcom link
From what I read he recently got married for the third time. He left his first wife and two kids earl in his career. his second wife was the one who designed all his restaurants (she completed her projects even after they split...
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Hell's Kitchen v Top Chef
the “contestants” were more fun to watch, and I found myself maybe more invested in watching the show. It also filled the void when my beloved Project Runway ended it’s second season. As for Harold winning, I...
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Fisher, Hesser, and Reichl each authors best book poll
the Times critic. They’re more about growing up, coming of age (the first one) and the beginnings of her career in food (the second one). Garlic and Sapphires is more a collection of anecdotes about her experiences as the...
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Delivery from India Samraat
I ordered delivery from India Samraat for the second time tonight, and for the second time it was really quite good, especially given the distance it had to travel from Mass Ave to Park Square. I had the lamb vindaloo, extra...
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Costco pizza [Moved from Midwest]
Hmmm...thanks for the reminder. Back in my old Golden Valley days, I would stop in the Costco there for lunch every now and then. Starting Oct. 1, my career path will take me back to GV again...maybe I’ll hit them up soon.
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Easton
in part to the open fireplace where pizzas are cooked, as well as some of the other food. It also refers to the previous careers of the owners in the biotech field. They decided to chuck it a few years ago and open a...
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Town Hall?
and the hostess wasn’t exactly rude but I think she might consider a career change. We did have a nice bottle of Kistler, but that and dining with a friend I seldom see were the only bright spots. Thankfully I had another...
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Gascogne or L'Ecole?
I second the choice of Gascogne. I’ve heard very mixed things about L’Ecole. Generally speaking, I’d rather have professionals cooking for me than students. On the other hand, I’ve eaten well at Gascogne....
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Icon Grill
Oh my god. Here is a new concept for Applebee’s to try: Stop making things by the bucket load, show some imagination, take down those stupid pictures of local sports heros, make something fresh, serve steaks from beef that...
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Vodka pie dough - possible permutations?
the CI vodka crust, and her ears perked (she was a microbiologist for her first career, a science teacher for her second, so the idea immediately appealed to her). We gave it a try using vanilla vodka and compared it to the...
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Opinions on LamsonSharp Knives
-priced utility knife? For my entire cooking "career" (so to speak) I’ve been using a serrated knife, of unknown origin, as a utility knife and have decided to switch to a regular blade. Any advice much appreciated. Also,...
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Ventana Chowhounds March Dinner
- this was a big hit Second Mulderbosch Sauvignon Blanc 2008, Stellenbosch (my new favorite and the one that made Ms. Jane persue wine as a career) Mulderbosch Rose of Cabernet Sauvignong 2008, Stellenbosch Third Cantina St....
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need some help choosing a culinary school
I also attended ICE (the Pastry and Baking Program) and second what AndreaLynn said. I thoroughly enjoyed my experience and have gone back to take a number of professional development and recreational classes. ICE offers a variety
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Savoia Ristorante - SF Marina
in Italy and am fluent in Italian so I asked to speak to the Chef whose name is Andrea (he is from Tuscany). He profusely apologized and promised to make it right. Well it came out of the kitchen smothered in onions a second...
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