I'm in Kennebunkport - new to the area and don't know best brands or butchers - thanks

No source is listed on the Maine Grain Alliance website - anyone know where I can buy?

Thanks

Looking for a quality corned beef to cook for the holiday - any recs?

although you have taken the DIY route, I have to recommend The Kitchen on Islington in Portsmouth for catering...they just did a wedding reception for us and everyone was floored by their service, quality of food, inventive yet familiar cuisine (we had an upscale burger bar in an open field - so the logistics were challenging). Cheerful, hardworking chefs - so easy to work with! www.thekitchennh.com

Love love love the Kitchen - Michael and Matt, chefs and co-owners, make incredible sandwiches, salads, homemade pickles, and also cater events large and small. They just did my son's wedding reception for 250 - an inventive burger bar with excellent side salads. They are also open for dinner some nights...very talented crew and kitchen!

www.thekitchennh.com

We are having Peak Organic for my son's wedding reception but I am afraid that there will be lines of people waiting at the keg (250 guests and/or that the beer won't be properly chilled. In looking at rentals and coolers for sale, I see only Kegerators and Jockey boxes (coolers with taps). Any suggestions or experience with either, and what would you recommend. We are using Pilsner glasses.

We are looking for a rehearsal dinner spot in or near Ogunquit for about 30 people. The food has to be good! Alternatively we would consider an enclosed atmospheric space where I could cater.

TIA,
Susan
www.fourstarchefs.com

I can make some recommendations personally, but I also think that Kitchit.com would be a good place to start...get an invite by using my name (susan flynn).

Not an expense account type of place, but pure comfort and reliable: Fiddler's Green in Millbrae. Easy access to airport, they pour a mean Guinness, have all the usual pub suspects with a few upscale addiitons (lamb chops are great). Owners and their family couldn't be nicer.

I need a case of organic apples (crisp, sweet), medium size, in the south bay...for a good price. Where should I go?

TIA

try Carrie Dove catering - she's doing a friend's niece's wedding and they loved their tasting.

Hi, starting early as the wedding is in 2012 - looking for recommendations for good food and casual atmosphere for a rehearsal dinner spot - would even consider having something catered if there was a neat spot outside for a farm to table theme...any suggestions?

not the link in my original post - no connection.

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Fiddlers Green
333 El Camino Real, Millbrae, CA 94030

my all-time favorite before flying (or after, if it's not too late) is Fiddler's Green Irish Pub and Restaurant in Millbrae...on El Camino, never too crowded, perfect pint of Guiness, Irish comfort food like shephard's pie, fish and chips, lamb chops, fantastic Irish Breakfast...never, ever disappoints.

Seemed pretty busy to me every time I went, and the food was good overall - especially the salsas. Chef and wife do culinary trips, so maybe they decided that venture and wholesale/farmers market sales were enough?

Husband walked by Polish Deli in PA this Sunday to find it GONE? Waaa, those were some good sausages...

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Polish Deli
456 Cambridge Ave, Palo Alto, CA

change of ownership sign in window of Oaxacan Kitchen - what gives? Looks like another concept coming in ("mediterranean")

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The Oaxacan Kitchen
2323 Birch St, Palo Alto, CA 94306

I had a very soggy, i.e. microwaved quiche there and was very disappointed. The sandwiches looked like a better option. And there are only four or so tables so lunch is crowded.

But the chocolates are very tasty.

Highly second Kefi - there are lots of options for vegetarians, and the vibe is very fun. I always over-order as so many things appeal. Ask for wine recs if not familiar with Greek wines - never been disappointed. Wish there was a place like this in SF!

Anyone seen one recently? preferably on the Peninsula or in the South Bay...thx.

Happened to notice that there were no lights or signs of life in the Blue Sky restaurant on two separate days at different times of day...I hope they are not closed permanently! Anyone have any insider info? I will miss their friendly service and sometimes great chow.

thanks for the quick reply...

Has anyone seen white polenta for sale, especially on the Peninsula or in the South Bay...no time to order and need some tonight.

Thanks.

Where on the Peninsula can I get the freshest/best price on coffee beans? I have had fairly good luck at Continental in RWC, and WF, but any others I am missing? Dark roast preferred.

Where can I purchase a soup pot that looks like an angel food cake pan ("hot pot"?), a divided soup pot and the stacking metal steamers used in Thai and Viet cooking? Peninsula and SF preferred, though will travel elsewhere if I must...TIA

That would be Spasso - same owners as Cask - and same level of food. Not bad but not great and $$ for the quality...

thanks - another great idea...so good to have this community in times like this.

Thanks! you are a doll - that would be perfect and maybe we can make it a little earlier too...not sure of the numbers yet, but thinking about 60?

I am looking for a low to no cost space with a bar that would host a group of friends and kids coming from a memorial service at the Presidio Chapel this Saturday from 5-8 PM. Or, a low cost place that would allow a cash bar hosted by friends of the deceased. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks, that's it! The amazing chowhound community, what would I do without you!?