The Hamburger Through Time

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Your questions answered.

Summer 2007 Gift Guide

Everyone loves a giver.

The Strategic Wedding Registry

CHOW’s guide to creating a wedding gift registry you’ll love.

Cheap and Beautiful

High-impact tableware on a low-impact budget.

Building the Ultimate Green Kitchen

CHOW’s ecoconscious remodel guide.

't quite work. She’s a good writer, but I was anxious to get done with it – and it’s not a long book. It’s getting mixed reviews on Amazon. http://www.amazon.com/Service-Included...

Duck Liver and Green Peppercorn Pâté

Pork Riblets with Spiced Quince

Grape Leaves Stuffed with Rice, Lemon, and Herbs

Phyllo Pie with Feta, Wild Greens, and Leeks

Last night I received a bill that had a 20% service fee. I asked the waiter about this and they said that it is the gratuity. There was just two of us, I do see it included on large tables. Can they do that? What happens if we...

Interesting observation. I doubt that I would come up with it. Let’s hope that it was not the case, though who could rule it out. Sorta' paints a bad picture of service when there is an included gratuity. As I have not dined...

including drinks, taxes, service). The biggest challenge is that there are several vegetarians in the group and whatever restaurant I choose must provide a reasonable option for them. The last time we met in Montreal I organized...

Duarte’s is still wonderful. Had fried smelt and pies there a few months ago after foraging on the beach. there’s a 10% off coupon on the website - http://www.duartestavern.com/ A post today on various Bay Area...