Though not terribly familiar with Houston myself, I would recommend Damian’s Cuciana Italiana near downtown (3011 Smith). Wonderful food and great atmosphere. We went to a birthday dinner there last year and it was... (4 replies, last updated by John Scar December 2, 2004)

Hi, For the best Osso Bucco, there’s Ca’Dario on Victoria and Anacapa. wes (3 replies, last updated by YourWelcome April 3, 2006)

I’ve been waiting impatiently for Villa Victoria to open again – how I miss those wonderful burritos! We still miss Cool Hand Luke’s & Plenty, though I’ve had a good meal at St. Cloud’s. Never been... (8 replies, last updated by Michael Natkin October 4, 2003)

Hi 'Hounds, I recently bought at Whole Foods at Franklin, and enjoyed, an orange box from Italy of Via Nalone (spelling?) rice for risotto. The Seafood Risotto recipe on the box, if somewhat roughly translated, was fantastic. I... (3 replies, last updated by dutch May 9, 2003)

's. It is truly amazing, and several of the dishes are original creations (their Pesto usually sells out fast on weekends). Avoid the Victoria and Albert Waterfront ... it’s basically chain food. The Seapoint neighborhood... (7 replies, last updated by Kathryn April 16, 2000)

I think you need to add the Top Floor at Smiths of Smithfield.Great big bloody steaks at great big bloody prices. (5 replies, last updated by TJ March 1, 2002)

is a good place to relax for a beer. If you head a little further up the Tollway into Plano, you will enter steakville: Bob’s, III Forks, Smith and Wolensky... I like Sullivan’s myself, but other’s may disagree. (3 replies, last updated by john clark January 14, 2005)

Drive north another 10 miles and stop into the bar at Bob’s. I’ve never been in the bar at Smith & Wollensy, but I would guess they have the kind of bar you are looking for, too. (7 replies, last updated by simply_victoria September 15, 2004)

Boone and I were on a cook-off team for years. In fact I visited his grave just yesterday. The shake business is now owned by: Gary (Peanut) Grunewald 609 Linwood Dr Victoria, Texas 77901 361-572-8896 Let me know if this helps you out.... (3 replies, last updated by Mike Smith September 7, 2004)

at the south side of smithfield which serves superb gascon food ( huge number of Foie dishes on the menu ) but in small plates so you can try a lot Smiths of Smithfield in the same area is better at lunch than it is at dinner. The... (2 replies, last updated by Tony Finch March 2, 2002)

A very comfortable setting, located in an old library in Great Smith St Westminster. Excellent Francois Henart champagne ! My table’s starters consisted of seared tandoori tuna, two types of lamb kebab & breast of guinea... (7 replies, last updated by howler May 31, 2002)

i’m not sure which kind of mincemeat you’re looking for, but i’d suggest 3 sources: 1. nigella. her domestic goddess book has a good recipe that i made last year for mince pies. they were great and people loved... (6 replies, last updated by Fydeaux November 30, 2005)

Victoria, BC . That’s a side trip you can take also when you are in Seattle. (14 replies, last updated by Shannon March 30, 2000)

Food in Auckland? Centrally located? For a casual lunch downtown, I recommend the cafe FooDoo (High Street and Victoria Street). Or you could go up to Ponsonby road for the cafes Cezanne (crunchy-hippie generous portions) or... (2 replies, last updated by laura faire September 10, 2001)

In DC — Les Halles and, perhaps surprisingly, Smith & Wollensky. Good steakhouse burger as well. (32 replies, last updated by daphy November 15, 2009)