invited to, and the host was delighted. 3) The Hemingway Bar at the Ritz may not be for everyone, but I loved it (think Harry's Bar in Venice, but darker). My martini – what else would you order? - was excellent, as it...

I agree with the Avanti suggestion. Some of the best food in town. Or, O’Mei, which has great tables for large parties. (a lazy susan in the middle to make sharing easier) Of course, not everyone likes Chinese food. If it...

Doumars is great – get BBQ and limeade. Also good BBQ and sides at Harry's downtown on Granby. Rom Thai at Wards Corner (Little Creek and Granby) is excellent. A little more pricey but an exceptional eat is Luna Maya at...

Probably not the answer you’re looking for, but I can recommend Harry's Bar in Venice. (G)

and atmosphere. I also miss Jessica (Harris, I think her last name was) who used to write music reviews for NY Press. Now that she’s gone, the odious JR Taylor has cornered the music market in that paper. Kinda sad. But...

...one I forgot when I first responded - In the Century City complex where the theatre is located (thus eliminating parking considerations) is Harry's Bar, one level down from the theatre. Italian food, white table-cloth type...

Blue Moon, Chili Billy’s, Corner Cupboard, Harris Crab House (Kent Narrows)...

for the great info and advice! Susan

to the Embarcadero for the fireworks, be prepared to walk back to your hotel or away from the Ferry Building to get public transportation (except BART or Muni Metro, which run underground). Thousands of people choke the streets...

Harry the Fifth, You are right that “Al Capone was born and raised in Brooklyn,” but he operated out of Cicero (as I’m sure you know)— and Cicero is right next store to Oak Park. Actually,part of current...

hi susan, welcome to the board. If by ethnic, you mean non-european. . .well evanston is not exactly a hot spot. That being said, I do enjoy the tapioca drinks at Joy Yee’s (pan-asian) on davis. Folks have recommended blue...

meaning to read: La Cucina: A Novel of Rapture by Lily Prior Love and Meatballs by Susan Volland The Book of Salt by Monique Truong Chocolat by Joanne Harris Blackberry Wine by Joanne Harris Eating Crow : A Novel of Apology by Jay...

Just curious where people are going for the chowhound style of home cooking. I’m doing a lot of Whole Paycheck combined with the Harris Teeter on Glebe road until they open the one across the street from me in Adams Morgan.

I have family there, too, and spent many summers at my aunt’s beach house on Tybee. Did you know the Karp’s from e.63rd st, or the Harris's on 54th, I think? I used to love the chocolate babka from Gottlieb’s...

ISO movies that feature cooks I need help finding more movies that feature cooks. Here’s some of the ones I’ve already seen. Please post any new suggestions. Like Water for Chocolate Ratatouille God of Cookery (Shaolin...