I’ve been thinking about this topic a lot lately and wanted to hear from other foodies and people who take pride in the art of cooking. From my own experience I find part (not all of course) of my self esteem comes from... (37 replies, last updated by karitickle October 4, 2009)

Agreed – loved the "improv" of removing the electric appliances and Chef Colicchio coming into the kitchen only to say “you've got 20 minutes to pack it up and move it to your own kitchen.” Great job for whoever... (173 replies, last updated by Ruth Lafler May 5, 2008)

in the books. Enough slamming the pseudo city feel, and let’s get to the reason any self respecting lover of Italian food would go there, the food has returned to it’s fresh and tasty roots. The last couple of times I... (2 replies, last updated by mrbozo June 5, 2008)

I went to Mijita for lunch yesterday to see if there’s been any improvement since the first negative reviews when it opened a couple months ago—bottom line, the food is too pricey for generally average quality and the... (10 replies, last updated by nja October 14, 2004)

passively go along. I think in addition to redecorating, or improving the kitchen facilities, and re-working menus, and re-working staff, Gordon and the producers would do a real service if they also threw in six months of... (48 replies, last updated by Bunson October 11, 2007)

Has anyone tried the Self-Scraping BeaterBlade attachment for stand mixers? If so, does it work well? Also, would you adjust the mixing times specified in recipes because the beater is more efficient than standard paddle... (6 replies, last updated by lcool February 21, 2009)

. Examples of what I mean, and suggestions for your party, are: Fresh Mozzarella Bocconcini...........buy a prepared tub that includes the Olive Oil and improve it with Fresh Basil, Roasted Red Peppers and etc. Italian... (20 replies, last updated by nancyv April 13, 2008)

) Is the company more important than the food? absolutely and (2) What happens when a restaurant really tries. Do the best you can and move on. Jfood thinks the FOH did a nice job while the BOH was in need of a self-assessment. (1 reply, last updated by BW212 September 4, 2008)

, and they are sitting in my Amazon shopping cart, but my budget is limited for the moment, and the library is closed until Monday, and I’m ANTSY! Are there any good websites you can point me towards where I can start... (17 replies, last updated by foiegras November 13, 2007)

, or what. And dinner is always at least 1/2 hour after stated “eating time”. Not that anyone cares. And I have vastly improved on at least having the kitchen clean-ish when people show up so when they come to talk to... (60 replies, last updated by mommy3esq October 2, 2007)

Just checked with the wife (note to self: implement listening mode while wife is talking!) and yes, Gorikee has the multi-course lobster offering: $80 for two or $45 for a solo diner... (5 replies, last updated by silence9 December 20, 2006)

I write about the restaurant/wine/spirits industry from a business perspective and I also do some critic writing, both for my employer and as an author of a dining fuide. I am self taught. I have taken cooking classes and wine... (49 replies, last updated by MC Slim JB January 10, 2007)

Hi Hounds, I have made these recently with a recipe that produced the most tasteless poor textured, gluggy sauced, dry, uninspiring puddings. The recipe was made up of Self raising flour, cocoa powder,castor sugar, 1 egg, 1/4 cup... (15 replies, last updated by TorontoJo August 29, 2006)

was there in February, complete with self-serve condiments and a picnic table to take a seat. http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2364/2705318150_00611f853a.jpg?v=0 D&D uses my favorite, Miller’s, although only the skinless ones and not... (0 replies, last updated by Melanie Wong July 30, 2008)

So say the self-identified new owners who were sitting out in front of the former AIX-occupied territories the other day, as construction crews hammered away, inside. Apparently the game plan hasn’t yet been completely... (0 replies, last updated by cimui June 20, 2008)