source, I’d say) that contains an interview with a restaurant owner in Minato-ku, plus a vague reference to Tony Bourdain, whose book “Kitchen Confidential” persuaded me that he is a poseur, given to hyperbole,... (1 reply, last updated by Eric Eto May 27, 2003)

My favorite pre-opera is Nick and Toni's (100 W 67th). It is simple, with wonderfully cooked food from their wood burning oven. The place is small and can seem crowded (oh, you know, when they bring you your roast chicken the... (2 replies, last updated by Deb Van D November 5, 2003)

was decent, though not terrific. For entrees, the penne salmone was indeed terrific and the portion perfect. We were persuaded to try a bottle of 1989 Cabernet Sauvignon from Provence, which the owner said he purchased at a... (1 reply, last updated by Steve C April 19, 2001)

(unless we can persuade them to have a “makeunder”). Aesthetics aside, they seem to have removed the ventilation system (blocked up the window?) and it’s now uncomfortably smoky (i.e. fag smoke – I... (3 replies, last updated by Tony Finch December 19, 2001)

My office manager is going to some sort of event at Universal, and I have persuaded him that under no conditions does he want to eat at CityWalk Foodertainment Hell. So, what’s tasty and inexpensive to reasonable (i.e., not... (7 replies, last updated by Gohantabeyoka March 28, 2007)

How is the service at Rigoletto’s? I was kind of scared away by some of the Chowhound reviews, admittedly. Here are the four we are looking at: -Ann and Tony's -Emilia’s -Mario’s -Rigoletto’s (7 replies, last updated by italian4123 May 4, 2007)

aenverga, There were two places we liked in your area for oysters. One was Tony's in Cary and the other was 42nd Street Oyster Bar in Raleigh. This was three years ago however. I looked at the Blu website and hesitated even... (15 replies, last updated by Tom from Raleigh January 20, 2009)

best bet, aside from getting the ingredients and looking up a recipe, might be to find a place that offers both brain tacos and breakfast, and seeing if you could persuade the cook to cobble up some. I stand ready to be proven... (9 replies, last updated by Will Owen January 26, 2007)

Not the standard cheesecake form, but good enough for Tony Soprano. This is the Ricotta Pie that Carmella shows up with to persuade people to do things her way. I can never believe that something this easy can be so good. http (12 replies, last updated by ptanu November 24, 2007)

red-pepper and tomato soup, that tasted like cream rather than either vegetable, she couldn’t be persuaded to try dessert. The best parts of the meal were a perfectly-dressed salad of mixed greens with shallot vinaigrette... (10 replies, last updated by renz January 18, 2007)

The five I consider the best, though perhaps not all are fine dining in the traditional use of the phrase. Tony Luke’s The Down Home Diner Steve’s Prince of Steaks Le Bec-Fin The Hot Dog Truck at 23rd and Passyunk Holly... (31 replies, last updated by KayGee February 8, 2003)

Along those lines, maybe the calendar models/servers at Chan Dara on Pico could persuade the guys to go elsewhere besides camping... (20 replies, last updated by LA Buckeye Fan September 21, 2009)

customer pleas persuaded her to bring it back. For a non-meat variation, I understand that Citrus at Social in Hollywood has a $38 lobster burger but I have not tried it. (20 replies, last updated by JeetJet May 21, 2008)

OK, it’s in Philly, but I’m posting it because I have driven up from south of Baltimore to have one, and I’ve not found anything close anywhere nearer to this area - Tony Luke’s Italian Pork with sharp... (38 replies, last updated by davefaris June 30, 2006)

of the favorites from the old Matteo’s menu. Not sure about the two dishes you specifically craved but, if not, if you asked in advance, Don might be persuaded to make them for you. (12 replies, last updated by carter October 28, 2007)