Lauren, Have you read Soul of a Chef? The middle section is about Lola. It made me want to visit Cleveland. Your post has the same effect. So much good food, so little time (and money). pat

by big baked potatoes with typical toppings. We had the huge mounds of beef, mushrooms and shredded cheddar cheese that they serve on a bun and call a hamburger. Reminded me of mom’s: a huge, semi-spherical slab of good...

I have been looking for a recipe for pork pastelies have not hade any luck if someone could help me out I would be thankful

's is exactly the same as yours is to Talula and Mark’s – it’s never provided me any memorable experience. It’s certainly among the best French places in town, but not very different than something you...

I’ve had both, and I like Vace’s a lot better than Mama Lucia’s. To me, the sauce has more flavor and the crust holds together better. The toppings also seem to be of better quality (really good olives,...

There is a late-night taco stand (I don’t know what the name is) in Catalina that is just awesome. I think it’s open until 1:00 am or so. Not to be missed. In Disneyland – I like the vegetarian gumbo in New...

. —————————————- Europa This was definitely our low experience. Dining partner ended up sick. This was a terrible value....

So a woman I know just returned from Spain and told me that the food there is “gross - all mayo and fish salads and boiled meat.” Now, I don’t necessarily trust her taste or powers of observation, but it is a...

This is really helpful. At the supermarket, I can buy a whole, skinned rabbit for eight euros. Half a rabbit (lengthwise) is about six euros. I’m tempted to buy the whole ones, but the glazed-over eyes make me think of a...

. The couvert symbols denote the level of comfort in the restaurant (the quality of the cover, crockery and cutlery, the size of the dining area, the number of staff and the quality of service they provide). Red couvert symbols...

Nice review. I have dined here as well and enjoyed most of what I sampled. Vietanamese food is delciate and pleasurable in its authentic form and needs little in the way of tweeking for western palates. The Green Papaya did not,...

is interested in “romance” a la Inn at Little Washington. We don’t want to make a big deal out of it, and to me Rent and drinks was perfect—fun and not pressure-packed. I was all ready to surprise her. She...

and the kitchen is still sending out mass quantities of everything. I love that place, it’s the one that most reminds me of the smaller tea parlors in Hong Kong. Best, Akiko

Problem solved for budget and your lush friends: Make your own infused alcohol. Buy the super cheap Popov vodka (or even consider grain alcohol) and infuse with over ripe fruits or even peppers and aromatic veggies. Start them now...

Zora, in her wonderful post “Shanks for the Memories,” presents a delicious sounding recipe for marinated lamb shanks that had me salivating at 9:30 in the morning. At the end she suggests serving these savory bits of...