seated immediately at a comfortable corner table with banquette in the window. So far so good, but that was the end of the good. I noticed right away that the chef was not on duty at lunch: two young Hispanic men were working the...

. I like both expect I could eat two or three salad by myself. I think the only way I will be happy is to make my own so that I can get all I want.

, there’s Pete’s Butcher Shop/Deli right there, too. Several places on Convoy serve dim sum. I’ve only been to Jasmine, and thought it was pretty good but I’m certainly no expert. There are many other very...

is grilled at table and served with all the accompaniments for a salad roll. I think they do a very good job with these types of dishes, the garnishes are always plentiful and flavorful, and they don’t skimp on the herbs....

their normal 4-course offering). Basically you can select any 4 courses from the menu which is a good deal if you order the right items.

(including chocolate fondue). At least this way, you two won’t have leftovers.

Right - just like the situation with rocks glasses. Just because it’s commonly referred to as a DOF - “double old-fashioned” - doesn’t mean that’s all one can drink from them;I have seen rocks...

with fluffiest biscuits in North America, and a bread pudding souffle, both delicious. Plus we dropped a full dollar on martinis! We were in the upstairs dining room that looks out over the tree tops of the patio, and I...

I’m LOVING the idea of a pumpkin smoothie- and as I’ve got all those ingredients int he house, I’m very tempted to run and make one right now! But, I’m wondering about the texture- have you tried them...

I think grilled-cheese sandwiches are a great showcase for cheese and no cheese is really “too good” for them, as long as you pair them up with the right bread, garnishes, etc. But, IMO, the reason why some cheeses...

, but my partner and I were very impressed; the ambience, attention to food preparation (not just the way each plate looked, but each item was cooked perfectly). However, I’d say their cooking is more traditional than...

He’s right. People are passionate about their burritos and favorite taquerias. Personally, I find Pancho Villa and La Cumbre to be riding on their reputation – the last few times I’ve been the the meat has been...

of Florence. In particular the two star Le Calendre in Rubano (8 km. from Padua, 49 km from Venice) is thought by some to be the best restaurant in Italy right now. (Al Soriso, Guido, Gambero Rosso and Dal Pescatore all compete...

was surprised when I saw this as being passion fruit. I thought it was grapefruit. Either way, the foam was fabulous, and matched very well with the chocolate of the cup. Warm Chocolate Pear Torte with Pear Ice Cream, Dried Pear...

favorite place in Hanoi for this dish is a no-name stall on the south side of Hai Ba Trung Street, about 2 blocks east of the 3-way intersection with Cua Nam and Nguyen Khuyen streets. You can’t miss the stall —...