By Paul Roberts. Has anyone read it? Good read or not? (and if this post is better suited to another board, by all means move it) (1 reply, last updated by paulj November 12, 2008)

Does anyone have ideas of a healthy dinner out in the South End? It seems like most food is smuthered in butter or oil... Thanks! (3 replies, last updated by allydb September 7, 2008)

From Wired magazine... A food chemist is developing a tasteless, odorless antibacterial powder. The idea is you sprinkle this stuff on your food and it prevents nasties like E. Coli and salmonella from taking hold in your gut. The... (4 replies, last updated by The Chowhound Team June 24, 2003)

The Maya philosophy is the “shock and awe” the patron with a barrage of ingredients. The food doesn’t end up tasting nearly as good as the menu descriptions lead you to believe. If you want the best Mexican... (12 replies, last updated by Windy April 19, 2003)

Visiting Boston from NYC in a few weeks and would like to take a food tour of the north end on the cheap, meaning I will guide myself, with reco’s from the web/locals. Can anyone help me out with some good spots to stop at... (24 replies, last updated by 9lives June 30, 2008)

Did Michelle Topor’s North End food tour last week. The tour centers more around cooking and shopping for food in the North End than it does restaurants and dining. We enjoyed it, but at $100. for 2 people, we could have... (2 replies, last updated by SSqwerty November 24, 2007)

I’d like to take my girlfriend for a high-quality, traditional, fairly formal french meal. In other words, not a bistro or brasserie and not one of the top restaurants like Le Bernardin or Daniel that are French in... (0 replies, last updated by Flibberdegibbit January 25, 2006)

My roommate requested Indian food for her birthday dinner... I don’t want to take her out for a special occasion to the kind of Indian restaurant I would usually frequent, and I’m pretty new to H-town — can... (5 replies, last updated by Adrienne February 7, 2006)

the opportunity and why. Price isn’t an issue. I want amazing food and great service. (31 replies, last updated by zorra August 27, 2009)

A friend and I plan a foodie shopping crawl of the North End this week. So, I am making a list of must-visits. Pace’s, Polcari’s, Purity Cheese, Salumeria Italiano come to mind immediately. (Too bad Dairy Fresh is no... (18 replies, last updated by lergnom March 2, 2009)

whats your pick for some good food for late night dinning Italian (1 reply, last updated by emmalou February 11, 2006)

as well (Peech: your type of foodie), a frequent traveler to Hong Kong, he is not a typical tourist in search of guidance. What he is looking for is the very best, the top end Chinese food that would be nominated for Michelin... (96 replies, last updated by ulterior epicure September 20, 2009)

Hi there, I would love receiving some suggestions for outstanding restaurants in the North End. Will be leaving for dinner soon, we are dressed super casually in jeans, teenage son in athletic pants, but don’t mind spending... (0 replies, last updated by MJE3 June 18, 2009)

Going to be in Cincinnati for a nice and looking for something interesting, unique, local, low-end, etc. near the University of Cincinnati (or on the way back toward the airport). Nothing pretentious, please. Looking forward to... (3 replies, last updated by dimsumfan February 8, 2007)

did from extra apps to a very expensive wine to the cheese plate and three desserts — all for two people with huge appetites. We wound up feeling like we paid for a Mercedes and got a Volkswagen. Food was great, but not... (7 replies, last updated by Randi August 19, 2003)