One time and one time only. Combining two threads here, I had my first and last jelly omelet at Grisons Steak House on Van Ness (now Harris' I think) as a child. We had spent all day in the car and I was crabby and didn’t...

My vote is for the house special burger at Firefly in Studio City — bleu cheese, bacon, avocado, grilled onions.

that even a killer hostess gift doesn’t undo boorish behavior. Do not turn up to a party with additional guests without calling first. Even if you bring me something from Harry Winston, I will still be annoyed. Call from...

That last place sounds like Uncle Harry's. I’ve never been there, but Aunty Mary’s (both used to be owned by the same couple) has excellent fish — very inexpensive and large portions. Their fries are the plain...

was “Hannibal” by Thomas Harris (Yeah, the sequel to Silence of the Lambs)- I just loved how Hanibal “the Cannibal” talked aobut food and the atrful ways he prepared it. Then I realized I was getting...

I’m moving to LA and wondering where to get the best burger around. Thanks!!!

sauce-splattered – I’ve been using these four since college - - Julie Sahni, Classic Indian Cooking - Patricia Wells, Trattoria - Ruth van Waerebeek, Everybody Eats Well in Belgium - Susan Herrmann Loomis, French...

Me: young, inexperienced cook. Dinner guest: Harry the Chef. Not wanting to look like I was trying to impress him, I decided a simple roast beef would be perfect. Except we were poor and I had no idea about meat. Turns out that...

Please take a moment and reflect on the last few weeks. Where have you been & how was it? Take the time to share with your fellow chowhounds! Susan

You’ll get just such a pager at Harris Ranch just off I-5 in the little town of Coalinga between L.A. and San Francisco. It’s because of the crowds getting some of the best beef in California at very fair prices. Look...

me and where I always leave with a “sushi buzz.” I recommend you try going back on a weeknight or Friday at the latest and watch what the “regulars” are getting. When you see something you think you might...