What? Nobody is talking up Johnny’s in Mt. Vernon? Jeff Varasano (the guy who rigged his electric oven to hit 800 degrees in order to make a Naples-style of pizza at home) thinks Johnny’s is one of the best –...

at the same time. I think Jonathan Gold nailed it. It was similar to the ‘Pizza Bianca’ at the Forno at Campo Fiori, except the way with the Mozza the pizza crust is shaped you get the very thin delicate center (ala...

Appetizer Selection Soup of the day Baby greens with vinaigrette and Pinot crouton Big eye tuna tartare with toasted nori and avocado Entrée Selection Risotto with wild mushrooms and chicken jus Atlantic salmon with braised Yukon gold...

in a review of a restaurant (I think it was Jonathan Gold in LA Weekly, though maybe not) that rice is not really a traditional burrito ingredient. Burritos were more a smear of beans and maybe whatever beef, pork or chicken was...

kitchens (where apparently a staff of 16 was working to provide the food for our table of 4 and the other diner). These windows fit into the art theme as they were framed in elaborate gold and wood frames. Food was very good and...

Always amazed that people still seek NY pizza or Chicago pizza in DC. Ledo’s is still the gold standard for many of us who grew up in suburban MD.

on this and doing it well. I’m learning little things every show, even on topics I thought I had down pretty well. Eh, as they say, one person’s trash is another person’s gold. :)

, but what’s the hurry? Slow down, view the leaves, pick up a picnic lunch and enjoy it at one of the view points or by the Swift River or on a trail. Route 302 west from Portland is a nice route, with possibilities for...

I can only speak for France, as I was there for Halloween two years ago. No jack o’lanterns, but lots of pumpkins for decor, often sprayed with a little silver or gold paint to vaguely suggest frost. Quite handsome,...

biased but still a good range of recipes) 3. "Naples at Table-Cooking in Campania"—Arthur Schwartz(As the title suggests, it’s Naples and surrounds) 4. “The Splendid Table”—Lynne Rossetto...

if you’re in Ft. Lauderdale and into crab – The Rustic Inn (http://www.rusticinn.com/). they’re famous for their garlic crabs. most people go with the blue crab. i go with the maryland golds. usually go with 1...

. There simply are not that many Yale students; it’s not an especially large school. Certain spots (Rudy’s, Naples) do draw a primarily Yale crowd, while others (Toad’s, BAR, and the many small trendy joints)...

Tonny’s is indeed very good! I noticed that Jonathan Gold has a write-up of that place in the current Weekly.

Y’now, Pasadena eating is more than just Old Town and Arroyo Parkway. Some of the best places I’ve found are in less traveled sections: Domenico’s on Washington east of Allen Robin’s BBQ in Hastings Ranch...

Muir Glen Fire Roasted and Red Gold will be found on my pantry shelf.