Hi all. I’d really be interested in your opinions about what blogs you perceive as almost tops - - the tier 2s, for lack of a better description. Would chocolate & zuccini be a tier 2? If yes, then what would the tier 3s... (1 reply, last updated by Mellicita May 4, 2008)

We’ll be going to the opera at the Met. I’m thinking about making reservations for dessert at the Grand Tier. Would appreciate hearing if you’ve done this and if it was a good experience. Thank you! (1 reply, last updated by lxp September 28, 2008)

Can anyone suggest a good place to stop for a treat with the kids along the Southern Tier? We’re driving from MI to NH across OH, western PA, NY and VT at the end of this month. Doing the whole drive in one day, and it... (4 replies, last updated by gnocchi August 4, 2006)

around our table (8 diners) without shouting. Prices are lower than the "first tier" steak places. (12 replies, last updated by jgirl April 1, 2004)

Any suggestions for a special occassion dinner for graduation-Mother’s Day with the grandparents? My son will be graduating from SUC @ Alfred and we have already eaten at whatever we could find in Alfred/Hornell area.... (8 replies, last updated by Elizabeth Emery June 7, 2006)

We’re going to be up in the southern tier region of NYS, taking our son back to college- are there any good places to eat in that area? The area includes Alfred, Hornell, Almond, Wellsville (west of Corning near the Pa... (4 replies, last updated by Tsubu August 28, 2004)

that is Brooklyn. They have heard about Smith Street and the Wililamsburg scene. Personally i applaud thier enthusiasm and want to provide some suggestions, but I look to you to back me up or enlighten me. It seems that many of... (20 replies, last updated by Gerald July 25, 2004)

Is there a way to fix this? The color is already good – golden brown but of the three layers, one is still coming out gooey in the middle with the toothpick test. I put it back in the oven with the oven turned off but still... (6 replies, last updated by JK Grence the Cosmic Jester March 18, 2007)

So... I went to a friends house and he’d gotten Southern Tier Brewing Company. It was their raspberry wheat. To me it was a semiheavy taste. The raspberry flavor lightened it up a bit. Obviously, it was fruity.. There was a... (12 replies, last updated by braineater December 20, 2007)

Holden’s in Youngsville. Clyde Cooper’s in Raleigh. Ken’s in LaGrange, NC. All three are good eastern NC 'que places worth a visit, and not really "second tier" as the thread title reads. (21 replies, last updated by buckeye.mary November 16, 2007)

Will be traveling along route 86 from Alfred to Binghampton after my son’s graduation on Mother’s Day. Any places to stop for dinner along the way? Will be with my parents who are in their 80’s. They would eat... (0 replies, last updated by Eileen May 12, 2006)

night, this new addition clearly belongs amongst the top tier Thai restaurants. Only drawback is its relative location to me. But, the drive is worth it. Don’t we have great Thai food in this city or what?? Thai Homemade 6950... (1 reply, last updated by Erik M. April 30, 2004)

relatives or anything like that), but enjoy it casually. In short, I think it’s a great idea to scout out lesser-known establishments and shine some attention on them. On the other hand, slugging on a subject-line like "2d... (14 replies, last updated by zim March 19, 2004)

Looking for a nice dinner spot that is large enough to comfortably accommodate a group of 8 and will not explode the budget. Any neighborhood would work and cuisine should be french/italian/new american, etc... While I say second... (4 replies, last updated by ella_minnow July 24, 2009)

I can’t find it around where I live and was hoping to get a case on my visit next week. I’ll be staying in Falls Church and going into DC. I’ll drive to get it! Thanks (0 replies, last updated by Rick October 12, 2008)