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Absolutely first, it's Herman J. Weimer Semi-dry Rieslings. My second is Williamsburg Winery's Raspberry Merlot dessert wine.

Fran's gold bars are amazing. My father used to buy them for my mom every year for her birthday and Valentine's day (this was before internet ordering, when he had to call out there), and she'd let us kids have some. The carmel part is the best carmel I've ever had.

This makes me very sad! I was looking forward to trying it the next time I stopped into Red Mango.

Thanks everyone!

Sal and Dom's on Allerton Avenue in the Bronx. How much do I love it? They made me a Tiramisu wedding cake!

Jackgib: I have to say that I'm very surpised by this. I've been to Pera twice during Restaurant Week and have never encountered the horrible service that you've mentioned. I agree, you have to ask for the Restaurant Week menu, but that happens at most of the places I've gone during NYC Restaurant Week. I think you got a horrible waitress that wasn't representative of the place. I also have to say that the portions were generous both times I went, and I'm not exactly a light eater -- there was no need to purchase any extra food.

The water issue is something that should have been argued about ...there is no reason to pay for a server's mistake. If you had refused to pay the charge for it, they most likely would have taken it off the bill.

I would say that if you want to avoid bad service, avoid Delmonico's at all costs! I wanted to try the historic place during Restaurant Week a few years ago. They were horrible, and the food wasn't good, except for the cheesecake (which was from Junior's).

I'll go with Sandra Lee too. Can't be Giada...I've met her -- while she's a tiny person, she's not skin and bones.

Must a child be a member of the party in order to take advantage of the $29 prix-fixe?

My favorite childhood dessert memory is making christmas-time cookies with my Mom. She made around 5 different kinds, including the italian 3-color cookies made from Almond paste. Those are still my favorite cookies and my favorite smell. Now that my Mom has passed away, I make all 5 kinds of cookies (plus a few more) every Christmas as gifts for friends. I can't think of a better way to honor my Mom's memory then to make her recipies.