-
Board Topic
A Thanksgiving Departure
't this be a nice change, to be able to spend the time talking instead of trying to keep up with 16 guests in a house that fits 8? And wouldn’t it be nice for my mother-in-law to see what moist turkey breasts and properly...
-
Board Topic
Request for restaurant recommendations for August trip
. The only criticism I’ve heard was from one party that had to wait 30 mins. outside on the street for their table to open up. They accepted the sparkling wine offered while they waited. Then their bill had 4x$14/glass on...
-
Board Topic
Tanzanian Report!
As a member of the travelling party, I thought I would add my own observations, and fill in a little more detail... Just to add to Seth’s note, the Spice tour was in fact a highlight, and the food which ended it was great. I...
-
Board Topic
Union Square area
I had a wonderful meal at O Padeiro. It’s definitely on the small side but we were able to make reservations for a party of 8. I thought that the food was excellent, and I had to try hard not to fill up on the wonderful...
-
Board Topic
Kimchi -- Japan vs. Korea
Well, as an American living in K-town, L.A., I must admit that I don’t know much on the issue of the “real” way to make it, or what should or should not be labeled as such, but that Japanese kimchi simply TASTES...
-
Board Topic
Home Delivery - what do you tip$? (moved from Ontario board)
I don’t think that the one who delivers pizza or so knows about the quality of what he is delivering. Even if he does, his taste might differ from mine! IMO what counts is timely delivery, hot pizza or whatever, and a...
-
Board Topic
Luke Last Night
tower which was fabulous and fresh. For entrees we got the veal (huge portion!) and the hamburger. The fries were the best I have ever tasted (that is alot coming from me- I love my fries) . Overall a great experience. I did not...
-
Board Topic
How to handle a reaction to food allergies at a restaurant?
if the diner needed a 9-1-1- call or at the very least, she should have contacted her manager. People do die from these allergies. I knew someone who had a similar situation at a catered party, was informed by a server that a...
-
Board Topic
Gift season approaches: What cookbooks are people looking at?
. But part of it is that Rodgers gives excellent details in her directions so that you can visualize what the item should look or taste at any particular stage. As for prep, the chicken has to be salted and herbed three days...
-
Board Topic
New Jamie Oliver Show?
distracting, why is he always waving his hands around? Every time he took a taste of something he would then wave his hands around while he was chewing. Maybe he should switch to decaf. Does anyone else instantly think of the...
-
Board Topic
5 Days in Boston
For high end dining, my favorite would be Clio at the Eliot Hotel. I think it is the most inventive restaurant in Boston. Also in the same spot is Uni, where I would recommend the omakase tasting. If you have any interest in...
-
Board Topic
SF Chronicle's 2006 Top 100 Restaurants list
other variables than noise level, banquet capacity and the taste of food. Service is very much integrated in my thoughts as well as value. A high price meal would not be an issue if I knew the money were well worth it. I feel as...
-
Board Topic
Good Japanese places, NOT on the Vegas Strip.
and just the best I have ever had.Some of the cooks there will make it milder than others. I prefer it spicy and ask for it that way. If you like sushi, they are okay.. A unique thing they offer is a "sushi party" for a set fee,...
-
Board Topic
Dollar Tree
While there are many of the same items, the two in my area are radically different. Food-wise these stores carry off-brand canned goods, spices, snacks, bread and frozen food. There is also kitchen-ware and party supplies like...
-
Board Topic
The "new" Bon Appetit (magazine)
it. As I was reading (or trying to read) the Febuary issue, I thought to myself, this magazine has been Rachel Rayed: Similar font and cover page presentation, pull out meal planners, quick fixes for supper, doing taste tests and...
Close x
Basic examples:
Match a word............................................................artichokes
Match all words.........................................................artichoke heart
Match an exact phrase..................................................."artichoke hearts"
Match any words.........................................................artichoke OR hearts


