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    Blue Smoke review NY Post-Ouch!!

    of putting the USC sous chef in charge, totally out of his element). But I’m not sure how current this assessment is, or how thoroughly he researched with multiple visits. Danny Meyer doesn’t deserve a free ride 'cuz...

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    Best French Fries in Austin

    as well.To wit: The district court’s rulings of both obviousness and inequitable conduct depend on the court’s application of the law of derivation, 35 U.S.C. § 102(f). The district court found that the prior art lacks...

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    Chowhounding Rules of Thumb--Tipping

    to position myself on the side of the counter where the better of the two chefs were stationed. After my meal, I would hand the waiter a few extra dollars and tell him they were for the chef . I also used to eat at a great little...

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    ideas for a (new) very tight food budget

    a few shrimp). Same with Paella, great filling meal where you can decide what’s in it. Long time ago, was on welfare in school full time, single with a little one and we would have breakfast for dinner. This is the same...

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    Food "Bucket List"?

    't be offended)?". At some middle stage we ask, “Where is the food?”. As we age we ask, "Where is the pharmacy?". I’ve been very fortunate by having my fill in the first and second stages and by not yet being...

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    what's the difference between Pavillions and Vons?

    Absolutely! Grocery stores on the East Coast seem to employ mostly part timers when it comes to floor staff and cashiers/baggers. Either it’s a kid in high school or an elderly person who just wants to be somewhat active. I...

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    A Good Burger

    It’s right below my dance school. I don’t know how the burgers are- I’ve never eaten there. I’ll try them soon...

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    The Apple Pan hickory burger revisited (with clear eyes)

    Over at the Fatburger by USC, I’ve had no problems ordering fatburgers cooked medium. I’ve actually been doing it throughout my grad school career here and am incredibly happy with them. I actually had no idea a...

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    grocery store strategy [moved from L.A. board]

    , they sell other goods not in bulk such as books, clothing, towels, furniture, bakeware, electronics, etc. Costco also has its own pharmacy. I am in a similar situation to you (live w/my SO in a small apartment w/o a lot of...

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    Coming to LA, please advise

    This will be so deleted re Gamble HOuse see link I don’t know if they do rent it out for events. Would be pretty surprized since it’s owned and run by USC's school of architecture. Link: http://www.gamblehouse.org/

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    Top 10 Tastes of California [L.A. Area]

    I have an interesting request, and hopefullty a fun one that will spark some great ideas... First, the facts: — I have never been to California. I am from San Antonio, Texas, and go to school in New York City. — My...

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    Favorite Halloween Candy

    Jolly Rancher waterrmelon sticks were THE THING in high school (1977 grad), and we would lick them until they formed a point, and then use the point to poke other people for fun. Oh, such good memories. Hope chowboarders...

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    Continuation from New York's Manhattan Board

    they need to begin experiencing public dining in nice places. They need to learn how to eat with flatware (which they don’t get at school - one piece only) and take more than the allotted 15 minutes to eat it. (we teachers...

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    The nit-picky cook/baker: what shortcuts do you take, and what shortcuts make you cringe?

    -cut vegetables. I’m in school and I work, and it’s the easiest way for me to get produce during the week. Love the pre-cuts. Love. Dealbreaker: Margarine in baked goods where there should be butter. I can tell, and it...

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    What is a "Foodie"

    limster – i have to disagree with your statement that chains don’t drive independents out of business. here in NYC for example, the spread of Duane reade stores has all but eliminated the small independent pharmacy....

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