In the last few weeks I’ve been in three restaurants that mentioned a charge on the menu for splitting appetizers. I had never seen this before, and I’m curious about it. I fully understand the charge for splitting...

A nice sentiment, but it’s not going to work at the top level of Manhattan restaurants – Per Se and Daniel are not going to permit splitting appetizers and entrees. It really depends what the questioner has in mind by...

the plate. If you’re doing some oher kind of bird, split the guy in half, usse the breat with the wing attatched and cross it with the leg with the thigh bone removed- works fantastic with Duck and pheasant. Impressive meals...

restaurant the Coconut/Curry Sauce w/ the crisp Veggies and the al dente noodles were amazing..... I think I found my new favorite dish @ CPK Has anyone slse tried any of the other entrees? I noticed they now have Chicken...

With asparagus in season, and very plentiful, I’d like to serve a dinner entree where the asparagus is the star of the show. My only restriction is that it not have red meat. Chicken, pasta, salads, fish or shellfish are...

've placed my app and entree orders at the same time, and twice wound up eating off multiple plates. One time, I ordered a Caesar salad and forked it twice when our pizza came. I wound up eating a bit of pizza, a bit of salad....

First, SweetPea, I take it that the meal was a la carte and not prix fixe, and that they discounted fifteen percent only from your entree and not your entire meal? If it was a la carte... SweetPea, you know how we homecooks like to...

hi everyone, i don’t usually post here but do read all your messages.. and so thanks for your suggestion for Taqueria Poblano on Mt. Veron. The tacos were delicious. My husband and I usually split an entree when we go out as...

is not that big of deal and can make the difference in whether guests leave happy and come back, or leave unhappy and tell everyone about it. i’ve waited on several couples who asked to split an entree, were thrilled that...

Splitting the check evenly is fine if you actually have the money. Unfortunately, I have to plan ahead when going out for a nice dinner. If I have to make the decision to forgo dessert so I can have a more expensive entree, there...

Another bill split dilema. I’ve never figured out how this happens, but I’ve figured out how to avoid putting myself in an awkward position. This is the senario – you go to dinner with a group 10-12+ (the larger...

, then slice and either saute or bake in a polenta cake casserole. Lentil or Split Pea Soup with crusty bread or a panzanella salad

and, as was the request, large. A Cobb salad, split for two did a good impression of a large salad even as a half salad—-got good reviews from my table neighbors.

I’ve always wondered that, what with entrée being the word for starter or appetiser in French. Can anyone throw any light on this burning issue?

Thanks tmso. Since we already eat beans and whole grains as side dishes to our “meat” entrees, I feel a bit cheated when I get a whole plate of them as a “main” dish. Those dishes are the kind that just...