Masa, corkage, and etiquette for a date?

RCC,

thank you for the suggestions~ I don't why in this day of electronic communication I always forget that something so simple and placing a phone call can clarify a ton of things. . .

aside from being allowed or not, with regards to the social aspect - do you think it can be viewed as gauche? or poor form? by either my date or other patrons or the restaurant?

abec in Manhattan

Masa, corkage, and etiquette for a date?

Hello, hello wonderful chowhounders~
I have a bottle of Armand de Brignac Brut Gold that I have been saving for the right occasion . . . tonight I am being taken on a date to Masa (!!) and wondered if it would be poor form to bring the champagne. I know my date will insist on this being his treat but I would really like to add to the evening in some way . . .

a. is this tacky? can i arrive early and leave the bottle with the maitre'd?
b. is this even allowed?
c. is there something else i could do to show my appreciation for the grandness of the evening?

abec in Manhattan

a way to fry chicken without the mess?

thank you guys!! my hubby loves kara-age but I hate cleaning up so I rarely make it. . . this is perfect! also, i love the idea of mixing in parmesan cheese with the breading.

yum~

abec in Home Cooking

a way to fry chicken without the mess?

i'm thinking of making kara-age (japanese fried chicken) tonight for dinner but hate the prospect of cleaning up. is there anyway to simulate fried chicken without the deep frying?

baking? broiling? whaa~ no shake and bake please.

thank you in advance

abec in Home Cooking

Can I use a digital probe thermometer

that's really good to know, i was thinking of risking it but so glad i didn't!

thanks so much~~~ I'm running to the store now, hope i make it back in time!!

abec in Home Cooking