: smores and a Banana’s Foster-type thing without the flambee. I really liked the ice cream that came with it. My friends said it was Carvel-quality, but I appreciated that the airy mild-sweetness of it didn’t...

was too sweet, in a bad way. I've heard it compared to Sprinkles cupcakes (not in NYC yet...hopefully soon

I’m planning on making a trek down to Phoenix Ranch Market (III) when I have some time in the next couple of days. I know what MY favorite items are from what I've tried, but am hoping to benefit from everyone else’s...

The only time I've used my side grill is when it got turned on by accident and I burnt my hand on the metal top! But I recently had the thought that it would be great for searing things like scallops in a cast iron pan without...

This week my wife and I had the chance to visit Modus after we heard so much positive things about it. We were also interested because two favorite restaurants (Region and Café Cerise) have already closed or will close soon and...

do they have it yet? What Toppings? They told me a few weeks ago that it was coming soon.... I’m quivering with anticipation.....

The last time I was at Anthology was probably in March (and then for a company holiday party before that). I certainly don’t go to Anthology for the food, but I don’t think I've ever had a bad meal there. The venue is...

was only $4.00 a pound, and the s’more was $2.00. I picked up a chunk of smoked gouda for $1.80 ($4.00/lb), and the parm reggiano was only $10.50 (or $10.75) a pound. That is by far the cheapest I've seen in the Valley! All...

Yup, I always get mine at Whole Foods. I believe you can get them at most of their locations. Apparently they’re at the Berkeley one, and I've gotten mine at the Mountain View as well as the San Mateo locations.

crust added something, although the lamb itself was not as flavorful as I've had in other places. The pork loin was quite nice, as was the muscovy duck. A little disappointed in the wine, it tasted as if it had not been kept at a...

happiness – it made the meal. I’ll be back soon.

Though I’m glad you liked it, I have to disagree. I’d sooner go to Marco Polo Noodle House on Baxter (though I haven’t been to either place in some time). I've never been impressed with Excellent Dumpling House,...

Oh, a flourless torte sounds so good, too. That almond cake looks delicious. I’m printing it out and will probably be making it soon (I happen to have 1/4 or so cups of almond paste that I've been wondering what to do with...

and a salad. Plus there were too many businessmen. We also tried Babbo, but as soon as we walked in we looked at each other, realized how wrongly-dressed (not exactly UNDER-dressed) we were, and cancelled our reservations. Anyone...

I've roasted them over the stove flame. This too works well.