to the kitchen entry, in full view of the waiters' station. Our drink orders were taken — water for Mrs Ubergeek, iced tea for me since I have been forbidden alcohol for the duration. Mrs Ubergeek ordered melanzane...

that “patina” of a place that old. The noodles are always the right doneness, not too soft, not too hard, and fresh. My favorite is the large #24 with rare and well done beef plus tendons. And the broth: oh wow. An...

is a wonderfully delicious, mouth-wateringly tender Barbacoa possessing a subtle, unique flavor that is almost intoxicating as it sends your culinary senses reeling. Other traditional Mexican fare is on the menu but the Barbacoa...

a feast for all of the senses. The presentation was exciting. The aroma was intoxicating. And the flavor was phenomenal. Lobster more tender and buttery, I have never tasted. The cream had just the right balance of salty and...

intoxicated at the time. Fortunately, my bouts of intoxication have gone the way of the American Nazi party. They are both still around but rarely seen in public.

in the back corner of the restaurant, we were asked our water preference. Water preference? Why, yes. Would I like tap, sparkling, bottled, spring, etc.? I went for the boring tap, but this being the first time I was asked what...

1/2 lb. and ground them for espresso. Heaven on earth with that beautiful hint of chocolate flavor and intoxicating aroma! BUT....somehow, I feel like I still may be missing out. I need to know what else is out there quality...

I sometimes nibble on baby dandelion greens when weeding my garden – even tiny baby leaves are really really bitter! I bet if you blanched them in a lot of water some of the bitter juice would be dissolved. But if you...

Naranjo suggested a malbec wine. I stuck to margaritas, mezcal and bottled water. By mid week I had become more adventerous and started trying various things in the mercado – with no ill effect. The aroma of cacao roasting...

IS A SWEET & SOUR LIME-AID MIX. 10 LIMES 3 LEMONS PRESSED (SQUEEZED) W/ LIME PRESS (REGULAR SQUEEZERS DO NOT BREAK DOWN TOUGH LIME FLESH). STRAIN JUICE. 2 CUPS OF EXTRA FINE BAKING SUGAR 1 CUP OF WATER. MIX EVERYTHING TOGETHER TASTE,...

classic, some of these tails are pretty intoxicating, probably not what the op is after when having tails with the boss or SO’s colleagues. it’s also a reason not to order “a rum-based fruity drink” from...

was sufficiently intoxicated after sharing a pitcher with one other person. I usually opt for beer there but it was a nice option to have. Spider House has great sangria IMO. Good amount of wine, nice fruit and a high alcohol...

reserved table by the fireplace was given to a walk in. Took 20 minutes to bring water, and then another 20 to place an appetizer order. The crowded bar grew unbearable and then even worse when the an incoherant drunk (likely...

", as opposed to similar drinks from countries around the Mediterranean, such as Lebanese “arak” that have similar characteristics (the licorice/anise-y flavor, the "add water, and it turns cloudy" trick, etc.), but...

was dumpy, but breakfast was included. You could smell them as you entered the room. Real bialys, too, good quality cc, real butter, If there was lox, I don’t recall because I was intoxicated by the bagels. That was in 2006...