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I've tried roasting directly over a burner, but I think it's tricky. It hasn't been messy in my experience (limited to peppers). But a little hard to control. When you are working over an open flame, it is hot and your hand (even with tongs) needs to be pretty near the flame. Also, depending on the size of the grates over your burners, you might lose some veg directly into the flame (ahem, not that I've had that particular experience). And, if you're roasting a bunch of peppers, or whatever, it becomes a lot of work to monitor and turn them, and they won't all fit on one burner.

I'm a big fan of roasting peppers under the broiler. I think it's easier, everything goes on one sheet pan, come out together for a flip when needed, hands away from flame. Same roasty taste for me.

Driving tour of small towns/villages in the south of france last summer...YUM. Unbelievably fresh fish and shellfish on the coast, amazing markets (and our own fabuloust kitchen) in Provence. And we capped it off with a few days in Paris. Delicious overload.

Interesting. I know very little about Cambodian food, but amok is the name of a very common Cambodian dish, often made with fish. I ate some delicious amok when I was in Cambodia. I wonder if the "amok" you have is the spice seasons this dish. I'm interested to hear the answer!

I also do not get the shackburger. Good? Yes. Would ever wait on line for another one? No.

On a much smaller scale of foodie fandom, I waited FOREVER and starving in the chilly rain for a table at fawned over bklyn pizza place Lucali. We eventually sat to eat after 10 (arrived closer to 6). I felt like I needed to order one of everything on the meny to compensate. Ultimately, could take it or leave it.

In both instances, might have been the hype and the wait that ruined it for me.

Oh wait -- one more. I have been to WD-50 a few times and was left totally cold. I think it's interesting, but not particularly tasty. Don't mean to be a hater. Wylie seems like a cool dude. But the food wasn't really for me.

Kashi Honey Sunshine sort of looks like Capn Crunch. But I can't recommend it. I have a box in my pantry right now and can't bring myself to finish it. Not a fan.

I love this thread. And I love supermarket music. I think it runs in my family. My aunts still shudder telling stories about how my grandma used to sing in the supermarket aisles. My supermarket has a lot of "boomer rock" as well as a healthy bit of 80s music. I'm just about 30 and pregnant, and I think my Mom genes are kicking in, because I've noticed that I've started singing and bopping in the supermarket, and the dugstore, and... well, guess there's no turning back now.

More importantly -- why did Gail ok that dress, and who in wardrobe hates her? Not flattering!

Thanks! Great recs -- I can't wait!

I think the wedding is about the people getting married, and they should do whatever makes them happiest and most comfortable. That said, I think it is important at a good party to feed your guests tasty food (within your budget) to keep them happy. If that tasty food is vegan and GF, so be it.

I have had lots of crappy wedding food in my day, and the cause was not dietary restrictions placed on the kitchen!

@simon -- this made me laugh. i'm imagining a get out the vote campaign targeting people in long lines (for amusement park rides, concert tickets, whatever). i think you're on to something!

@salpico - this is what is so crazy to me. I understand, though don't agree, with the no noodle preference, but I can't believe that the concept of matzoh ball soup plus noodles is totally foreign to people!

@seriouseats - thanks for the poll widget. Cool!

I went out with my brother and his friends this Friday night for his 28th bday at Sakagura. It's in kind of a funny neighborhood in midtown east, but the food was great and the place takes reservations for groups and is very warm and inviting. The food is Japanese small plates (not fusion-y at all) and there is an immense sake menu. We ate a ton and had beer and sake and got out of there for $60/person. Highly recommended.