We are meeting friends in Baltimore for dinner on a Saturday night and I have fond memories of delicious meals in Little Italy? Can anyone recommend any restaurants and possibly an Italian pastry shop where we could go for dessert.? Thanks.

I think one of the best desserts I've had in New York is the "monster chocolate chip cookie" at Vero Wine Bar at 1483 2nd Avenue (I think in the 70s). I always try to go there when I'm in New York.

Does anyone know where to BUY crumpets in the DC area? I've been buying them online from Wolferman's but it's getting expensive. Thanks.

We were looking for a place that serves brisket, roast chicken, latkes, and matzo ball soup. Any suggestions would be great. Thanks

We are looking for a place to have a traditional Chanukah dinner for 10 people. I tried Kutscher's but they don't seem to have brisket (only something made with lamb). Any suggestions? Thank you.

Sorry to be so long in responding. We were away. We are staying at the Market Pavilion Hotel and will be there Tuesday afternoon to Friday morning. Two breakfasts/brunches.

Thank you so much. We will be there during the week and these suggestions will be great!

I will be in Charleston for three days with my daughter and we both love breakfast.. I notice that there is a thread suggesting breakfast places but they don't seem to be downtown.l We will not have a car. Any suggestions? Thanks for your help.

There are lots of cupcake bakeries but I can't seem to find ones that make minicupcakes.
Does anyone have any suggestions?

Velatis has a beautiful store at 8408B Georgia Avenue (301-578-8612) and also sell at the Bethesda Farm Womens Market on Wednesday and, I believe, Saturday. They have a web site - just type Velatis on your browser and you will find it. It's not the same family but the same caramels - or better! Have fun!

Thanks for your suggestions. I'm going to try both Balducci's and Loebs. Has anyone tried Wagshal's?

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Loeb's Restaurant
832 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20005

Balducci's
600 Franklin St, Alexandria, VA 22314

No time to make soup this year for the holidays. With many standbys closed (Krupins, Potomac Deli, Celebrity Deli), where can I buy soup for 10? Thank you

Thanks for your response. We are coming to Milwaukee fror a weddinjg on Saturday and the reception is at the Lakefront Brewery. We're really looking forward to it! Thanks for your suggestions.

Thanks to all for your help. nxstasy, I saw all of these posts but since we're not going to Madison or Delavan I didn't think they were relevant. Several of those threads are from 2008 and 2009. Thanks anyway.

We are coming to Milwaukee for a wedding and have Friday night free. We are not familiar with the ccity but have heard quite a bit about Milwaukee "fish fries". We are staying downtown but will have a car and can travel. While there are several old postings on this board, none are very specific. Please include names of restaurants, churches, or any other places. We are excited about our visit!
Thanks in advance.

We were in London last week and both we and the concierge at our hotel tried to make reservations for dinner but no one ever answered the phone. Is it still open? Is it good? We didn't have time to go over and see if it was still there. We love Lebanese food and are planning for our next trip. Thank you.

I will be in London for a wedding in July and will have one night free. I will be staying in Mayfair and my friends all say I should go to a Gastropub for dinner. I'm not even sure what that is but can anyone recommend one for me. Thanks in advance.

I am driving to New Hampshire with my two dogs. Does anyone kinow of any place to get carryout (burger, sandwich, etc) besides the usual rest stops? Thanks.

Is there any restaurant in Rehoboth that serves sauteed (not deep fried) soft shells in Rehoboth?
Chez La Mer used to have them but the restaurant is sadly gone.

Having a Saturday night party and want to order wings in Bethesda. I'd appreciate any suggestions for which restaurant has the best? Thanks in advance.

We love Italian seafood and I will keep your great recommendation for another time. I'm not sure that I can do it at noon on Sunday after the birthday party in a bar the night before. Thanks.

There will be six people (four twengy five year olds and two parents ) and we would prefer brunch food if possible. Anything is fine regarding price and it would be great if it wasn't too stuffy. Thanks for your help.

We would like some suggestions for a 25th birthday lunch on Sunday before seeing Jersey Boys. Thanks in advance!

Thanks to everyone for your suggestions. I'll report in on where we go.

We are meeting a group of people (parents and 25 year old sons) for an event at UPenn and want to go to dinner afterwards. Any suggestions? We've been to Pod the last four years and want to try something different. Thanks.

Thank you to everyone for responding to my post. I have such great memories of spending time in Little Italy when I lived in New York in the "70s (especially the old Grotto Azurra for which we stood in line). It looks like we will probably just go there for Cappucino and dessert.
Now - where should we go for Italian food considering that we can't get in Babbo and the lines at Eataly are supposed to be really long? We are staying in Chelsea but can travel anywhere.

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Babbo
110 Waverly Pl, New York, NY 10011

Eataly
200 5th Ave, New York, NY 10010

Coming to NYC at the last minute. Where should we eat in Little Italy where we might possible get in at a reasonable hour?

We will be in London for a wedding at the end of July and will have one night to ourselves. We'd love to go to a middle eastern (especially Lebanese) restaurant for dinner. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks.

I will be attending a wedding in London in July and will only have time for one dinner on my own. Can anyone recommend a good Lebanese restaurant in Shepherd Market? Thanks.

Vace no longer carries Sasso red wine vinegar. Does anyone know where it can be purchased in the Washington DC area? Thanks.