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Cyrus review (Healdsburg CA)
we have plans to dine at Cyrus next june and loved reading your review. since you've mentioned new orleans, look at Bayona as well -- one of my favorites!
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My Favorite Cafe
2110 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94121
help in H-town
as a houstonian displaced in savannah, ga for over 7 years (and mexican food addict) i am having way too much fun thinking about houston restaurants for you :)
another great one to try is hugo's on westheimer. it's not really galleria area where you'll be but it's easy to get there. take 610 south to 59. take shepherd north to westheimer. it's just a few blocks east on westheimer (towards montrose).
learn other languages for chefs
sorry the OP was so vague. i am interested more in general knowledge across all cuisines and languages.
as a basic example, when reading or hearing things like "oeuf a la meurette" or "bruschetta con fagiole", i know what they mean. but i want more! i am looking for a resource that provides education on food, ingredients, techniques, etc. across all languages and cuisines. i'm really looking specifically for audio instruction. i'd love to have that pronunciation help beyond what i can garner from recipes and cookbooks...
help in H-town
cafe annie is always a good option. and so close to your area.
for mexican, just head down the freeway to bellaire and head to pico's. 610 south (from san felipe) and about a 5 minute drive west on bellaire. real mexican. the best!
learn other languages for chefs
I can't find any information online but would appreciate any help if anyone knows... I'm looking for cds to help learn a new language but specifically focused on food terms and cooking techniques. Does anyone know if something like this exists?
Thank you!
chef's first trip to nyc. please help
any difference in the citarella offerings at different locations? looks like greenwich, chelsea, harlem, etc. ...
chef's first trip to nyc. please help
we're planning on monday night. i was hoping that would be a little easier...
what is their waiting situation like? are you able to hang out and order a drink or are you just huddled in the doorway in the way of everything?
something we've gotten very spoiled on is savannah's open container policy where you can walk anywhere in the historic district with an alcoholic beverage as long as it's in a 16oz plastic cup... makes waiting on the sidewalk/in entranceways a lot more pleasant :)
chef's first trip to nyc. please help
WOW thank you for that rabuck! i have never heard of Kitchen Arts & Letters and it looks like it will be a huge hit!! ...looks like we would get into lots of trouble in there! :)
chef's first trip to nyc. please help
thank you malibu!
i keep hearing about a cook's companion also. any thoughts?
chef's first trip to nyc. please help
Thank you for the review on Citrus... menu looks interesting but things are not always what they seem :)
I was thinking of Bouchon Bakery and H&H. Hadn't heard of the others. Would definitely love recommendations for beautiful bread.
I've been to Dean&Deluca, the Vinegar Factory, etc. in the past - I'm sure we'll hit those. I really want to get Shane into shops that wouldn't necessarily make it into guidebooks and "best of" publications...
Citarella looks like a lot of fun from what I can see online. That's another one I've never heard of. Thank you Ora!
chef's first trip to nyc. please help
hello all chowhounds
next month my boyfriend and i will be in nyc for a week - staying in brooklyn with friends and hopefully covering a lot of ground. he's been a cook for 15 years in various kitchens in new orleans where he's from and savannah, ga where we now live. this will be his first trip to new york and i want to be sure he gets as much out of it as possible.
meals we have planned:
dinner at the spotted pig
dinner at mas
lunch at citrus
lunch at craftbar
brunch at les halles
dinner at fleur de sel
brunch at cafe boulud
the other meals will be filled by falafel, pizza, etc. w/o any real advance planning. [and after seeing streetfoodenthusiast's amazing post on tamales, we will definitely be heading that way!!]
i was hoping to get advice on any food/cookware/specialty shops we should not miss. also, of course any other suggestions for eating.
one thing i'm excited for him to do is artisinal... probably just a flight and cheese pairing one afternoon. i would love suggestions for things i most likely haven't heard about as an infrequent visitor over the past 10 years...
thank you all in advance!
