Haven’t been in since the reno (which from the outside looks kinda like one of the houses on the Flintstones), but I live in the neighbourhood and noticed Centro’s new menu. Don’t know about you folks, but it... (0 replies, last updated by tuqueboy June 4, 2005)

I love a good sign. Wing’s Restaurant on the edge of San Jose’s Japantown has a good sign. Flashing neon, it has a curled artitistic flourish above a very stylish cursive neon WING’S. Inside you climb a flight... (0 replies, last updated by Ken Hoffman September 6, 2002)

When I eat lunch out – which is rarely these days – I’ve been known to patronize a restaurant with some decent items on the dollar menu. Since I was laid off late last year, the Wendy’s $1 chili with the... (44 replies, last updated by jessicheese January 23, 2009)

wow. Those two are world’s apart. Having not had the opportunity to go to Sign of the Dove, I am left scratching my head if it was an remarkably expensive, classic French restaurant or a quaint historical landmark with... (11 replies, last updated by Wine 'em and Dinan August 25, 2005)

was wondering if maybe we could come up with a secret chow sign we could use to identify each other. Any ideas? Something a bit more discreet than having “CH” tattooed on our foreheads would be nice. I’m not sure... (82 replies, last updated by c oliver June 3, 2009)

in that same shopping center was closed for good. There was a sign on the door thanking all their customers. My take on it for what it’s worth (maybe two cents) is that these are very tough times for small businesses. (11 replies, last updated by crazyspice November 7, 2008)

Since the restaurants are so bad here, what do you people do? Cook at home? (225 replies, last updated by stevewag23 October 15, 2009)

orders. After we put them in, it took 16 minutes for our 1st round of drinks to come. Keep in mind as I said there was only 8 other people in the restaurant. The waitress was pleasant and came over during that wait and said our... (2 replies, last updated by JaneRI February 12, 2008)

as much as possible (and I guess I’m succeeding). Could some chowhound suggest a good place for onion rings? (Don’t just name the restaurant, describe the rings!) Incidentally, after I left university (in Chicago), I... (2 replies, last updated by neighborguy September 18, 2003)

to be reseated. If they don’t accomodate, many times I’ll leave. My pet peave is this: In high end restaurants (more than $25 entree), I think that there should be no "bad tables". ie: two tops when other duos are at... (4 replies, last updated by GT September 29, 2001)

I had the same experience the one time I went there. Except there was also blaring TV. Too bad, because it’s near my house, and I love tapas. (12 replies, last updated by Harry V. March 6, 2002)

restaurants have mastered the art of seating people at 7:30 or 8:00, perhaps Bastide can work on that. The restaurant features a pleasant outdoor patio, but I found the interior decor pallid and uninspiring (and this from someone... (6 replies, last updated by russkar March 7, 2003)

I’m in coastal NC like the OP, and although I live in a faily affluent area the restaurant business here is already suffering badly. Rumors about restaurant closings are rampant — everybody’s business is down... (91 replies, last updated by smartie January 28, 2009)

I was replying to MD :). Under no circumstances do I consider michaels a bad place btw. I think it is always at least good (can be much better depending on the dish/day) and is a well priced, honest restaurant. (24 replies, last updated by zenana June 11, 2008)

it...if you strictly want upscale seafood, I’m not sure. We’ve also eaten at Catch 22 at the Bayfront plaza with very good results. Too bad about Sign of the Vine...—hope they open for my birthday in August.... (5 replies, last updated by SPARK June 30, 2004)