I saw this big bottle of turkey gravy base the other day at Williams Sonoma. Given I have a cast of millions (roughly 30) at Thanksgiving, not having to do the gravy at the last minute with everyone breathing down my neck and... (17 replies, last updated by jimmy p November 24, 2009)

but please don’t make final judgement on just one trip. Best route from IAH (Bush)to William's: John F. Kennedy Blvd to Sam Houston Parkway. West On S.H. Parkway to I-45. South on I-45 to Shepherd. South on Shepherd to... (4 replies, last updated by Val G November 30, 2003)

Is his BBQ the best in town? (1 reply, last updated by mrnyc May 21, 2002)

I saw these cookies on the W-S website http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/sku7431562/index.cfm?pkey=gripv&cm_src=hppromo . I’m not much of a baker, but I’m pretty good at following a recipe, and I’d love to... (24 replies, last updated by chowser March 10, 2009)

really love the cast iron grates. Anybody have it? Pro’s, con’s? Do you have to season the grates before using? Worth the cash? http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/h278/index.cfm?&cm_src=hpsubhero (22 replies, last updated by SparkyH July 18, 2007)

. If you’ve not found it by now ask again and I’ll give you good directions. The Burns neighborhood makes the Williams Smokehouse area look like River Oaks. The best pies at Flying Saucer are what they have and what... (3 replies, last updated by Hungry October 5, 2003)

So is the A. H. Hirsch Reserve 16 year really THAT good? What is it like? I just picked up two bottles but I am stashing them away for awhile. (6 replies, last updated by warrenr April 24, 2007)

Pop Up Sponges: http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/h007/index.cfm?pkey=chkgclnspg (38 replies, last updated by oryza March 19, 2008)

these blogs talk about fruitcakes and one poster says it is cheaper to order directly from the abbey. abbey’s site sells it for $28, s&h included. (but a whopping $39 at w-s, plus shipping!!!!)... (28 replies, last updated by crispy1 December 6, 2007)

Ciao Bella is giving away fullsized servings of their gelato and sorbet tomorrow, Sunday, in Harvard Sq next to Peet’s., 12 – 5. Blood orange, maple ginger, blackberry, pistachio, coconut, vanilla, perhaps a couple... (1 reply, last updated by WilliamTheFoodie September 21, 2008)

Well I certainly envy you if $55 per person is your idea of C-H-E-A-P, but I would recommend Union Square Cafe if you can get in – it has its detractors who make valid points, but I think it’s a solid meal and a great... (4 replies, last updated by Z. Williams August 21, 2004)

word) to music; (h) both activities make life worth living. I COULD go on, but this is a PG-13 site, right? There are writers with whom one REALLY connects, and writers with whom one REALLY does not. I have never been able to... (10 replies, last updated by Martha Gehan February 21, 2001)

on the bottle—it’s marked “eau de vie” not calvados, marc, poire williams or other. We would like to serve it as a digestif but I don’t want to kill anyone. Our reception is at a restaurant but they... (7 replies, last updated by Joe H. August 26, 2004)

" in the first place. ;-) With the already low prices, and then the additional 20%, most of the items are aproximately HALF of retail. I just got the 10 qt. stainless rondeau I’ve wanted for a while, for almost half the... (9 replies, last updated by Leepa October 5, 2009)

Please help looking for chow with a manhattan view for a 50th Biday celebration for April tried the River cafe..not a good fit however. thanks (5 replies, last updated by steve h. March 1, 2007)