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We have a major cookbook collection but the ones I enjoy going back to again and again are the vintage editions with notations made eons ago. I do hope the physical cookbook is here to stay...
Also, I have an old wooden coffee grinder in slight disrepair, with a charming red top that mother used to use.

Love the diversity on this board. Please do not forget to add your locale to your profiles, too...

Agree about Cafe D'Alsace. There's also Corner Cafe & Bakery, a casual spot with good food at 3rd. & 92nd., and Sarabeth's at 1295 Madison at 92nd.

On Sunday we enjoyed a big take-out order of dumplings, Chinese spare ribs, Singapore noodles and General Tsao's Chicken. Went great with the football games...we had some fresh oranges for dessert along with some ice cream. Health & longevity to all!

Sorry about your burger experience, but thanks for reminding me how lovely the view of La Jolla is. I also used to enjoy a scenic cocktail in the rear of the vintage Hotel Valencia nearby...

Sometimes the demographics of a group of posters gives you a clearer picture of their culinary attitudes. Serious Eaters from the south may be a bit different from those, say, in Maine...

There are all kinds of kugels and it can be eaten at any time of the day. Don't forget, on Jewish holidays it is served with the traditional dinner, too.

I did it. Last night I enjoyed a home cooked dinner with a friend. Though she had salt and pepper on hand, I did not touch until I tasted. I did end up using some cracked pepper on the fish course just to enhance it a bit. Will I be able to continue this approach to salt and peppering, or will I fall back into my robotic mode?

The holidays are almost over, but last night I visited Caffe Regatta in Pelham, N.Y. and enjoyed a couple of wonderful dishes prepared by chef/owner Anthony Labriola as well as the understated and lovely holiday decor. This is a handsome space...

Tarmac, are you forgetting the reasonably priced Vietnamese enclave in Falls Church called Eden Center and especially a restaurant called Huong Viet, just minutes outside of D.C.

A number of years ago The New York Times named O Ya one of the best new restaurants in the country. Though very good, most portions are small. If it is still on the menu you must try their version of Clam Chowder.That's right, it's delicious!!! Also, don't forget to bring an American Express card...

Last night I enjoyed a coquito with friends at a new Puerto Rican restaurant and it was delicious...and then there are the flutes of champagne throughout the month.

J. and all, this was a totally beguiling evening of food chatter from two of the biggest in the culinary realm. Though both came from different backgrounds they have worked hard to make a niche for themselves. Kimball and Pepin were sharp, funny, drawing many laughs from the packed house, and absorbing. And, yes, Kimball wore his bow tie and Pepin his red & blue scarf. It was a treat seeing them both work off each other...
By the way, someone asked where they both had dinner prior to the lecture: Kimball said he finished off half a bottle of champagne, and Pepin said his assistant took him to Brother Jimmy's for ribs on the Upper East Side, of all places....