have to fight w/hipster grad students for seats. ula cafe has one or two baristas who can serve up a great latte, but most of them are not so great at that, and i also don’t much care for their drip coffee. but their baked...

I think he meant in attitude, not necessarily cusine specific. What can I say, the French have specific tastes, love Jerry Lewis, don’t get rock 'n roll, eat 3 hour meals regulardly, design wacky cars, yet fields a...

I had a similar situation in Sbux last year which I posted about. I bought something which for argument’s sake came to $1.95 and gave the barista $2.00. She put the 5c into the tip jar. I was flabberghasted. I cannot...

in high heels? Is that anything you would really have to deal with in the real world? Don’t underestimate the importance of shoes when you’re on your feet for hours (And no offense, but working in stockings is totally...

times you’ve probably stiffed someone by letting me keep this ridiciulous amount in return for the services I’ve rendered?" Good lord. The world is this full of such evil intentions?

. Since you seem to put some weight on history, Tadich would have a slight edge on Sam’s. For Italian coffee, North Beach is the place, period. I haven’t been to Italy, but at the North Beach cafes the, er, "Baristas"...

skin from a lovely farm raised creature. I cringe when i hear people say things like “ I just can't eat anything on the bone”. Supermarket chickens are the Kraft Singles of the poultry world. In my experience there...

experience, I rarely have pie in restaurants because it just isn’t good enough. In some Amish areas on Indiana, I will have pie just to try their fillings but sometimes I find commercial crusts used there. Once a year, I go...

in Provence are just great! Sunday May 14, 2000 We had breakfast on the patio under a sunny sky. Breakfast consists of croissants, pain au chocolat, baguette and various jams. The honey butter that they serve is absolutely out of...

It may take leaving Boston for a while to truly appreciate it. I’ve traveled all around the world for work & play and have been amazed that more people aren’t crazy for Boston, particularly when it comes to our dining...

in NYC is the best in the world and that New Yorker’s expectations and entitlements are getting out of whack. Restaurants that can afford too are retreating to selecting customers who’s expectations are more in line....

-fashioned" grocery store, with decent produce and unique products from around the world. I would check out a Meijier if there was one nearby. LO