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Can I apply for the position of "grill bitch"? A.

Is that his new ring name? Jamie "The Hype" Maw Just what I need, another show about "beautiful people" hanging out and not working. A.

You still own the rights to that name, correct Steve? At the very least you have the domain name Thanks for donating! A.

I'm hearing rumours that edm's old haunt is closing its doors. Can anyone confirm? I'm especially interested since I have tickets for the Wine Festival event there on the 18th. A.

This question reminds me of eating a bowl of Cheerios topped with bananas. When I was a kid, the game was to space the spoonfulls with banana slices so that you would have one slice left for the last spoonfull. Of course the Cheerios were all soggy by then, but it didn't matter. The texture matched nicely with the banana ? A.

If we're at Jericho, can we have a beach-volleyball court next to the bar? And shower facilities so I can wash up after playing so as not to offend the other diners? It must be a Vancouver thing, but I really like the concept of outdoor dining. Perhaps a fire pit and a retractable roof just in case ... you know ... it rains? Also, taking a cue from places like Sooke Harbour House, our own garden for herbs, peppers, etc. I'm sure J (my wife, not BonfireCuisine ) would be happy helping look after that (I'm expecting a call from her any moment to give me hell for volunteering her! ) And Neil, as much as I'd love you to be the chef, I'd also want you to be able to sit down with us a few times and have a glass of wine and just relax. You could work in shifts perhaps? A.

I think you're talking about El Bulli ... Feran Adria's place. Us? Serious? A.

As long as there is an eGullet discount, I'm in favour of the price increase Too bad you missed out on Da Francesco. J & I checked it out on Saturday night just before the Animation Festival at The Ridge. Da Francesco was easily the highlight of our evening. Animation festival, except for 2 films, sucked large. We shared the Osso Bucco, with penne and rosé sauce, and a medium Quatro Staggioni pizza. Osso Bucco was really good (could have used a few more minutes to get really tender) and was a huge potion for $12.95. That price also included the penne. The rosé sauce ... dear God! We couldn't stop eating this stuff! Absolutely fantastic. The pizza ... also a steal at $10 ... was large enough for us to have 2 pieces each leftover for breakfast. I have to agree with Keith on the wood-burning oven comment. But for $10 I'd be willing to look the other way. For the record, it was much better than my last pizza at Marcello's. Add two glasses of the premium house red (no notes, sorry) and we got out of there for $45, tax & grat included. Now, if they could just do something about the faux-finished walls ... so very 80's! A.

Tonight: Hanger steak marinated in EVOO, tamari, shallots & garlic. Grilled to rare-med. rare. Neil, I'll be needing a steak re-fill for the freezer this week! A.

Simple answer ... maybe they weren't Hindu? Other than buffets, I've never had rice included. Not at Indian, Japanese, Thai, Malaysian ... Maybe you should have waited until your second visit to post ... just ask Oyster Guy Regret is kinda bitter. Honestly though, I'm kinda surprised at the really positive reviews Bombay Behl has been getting here. I think the food is really good and all ... it's just one of those places that falls between places like The Himalaya and Vij's. Inevitably people are looking for one or the other. Glad to hear it's striking a chord with some people. A.

Chef, Keep us posted on the competition. A.

I'll second that! Along with lemoncurd's Pave! What a talented group A.

We've had Marmoleum for almost 3 years now. We're not anal-retentive cleaners, but we're not slobs either. We use a product called "Brilliant" by Taski that is referred to as a "high speed floor finish." Essentially it's a sealant and a wax all in one. A couple times a year, we clean the floor with "Super 7 Natural Cleaner", and then apply a couple coats of the Taski product. Just use a string mop, and let the floor dry. Simple as that. I was told by my flooring-guy that you really only need to strip the wax every few years. We haven't seen need for it so far. A.

Don't feel bad. Having lived here 99% of my life, I find the same thing. Thus this thread. BTW, welcome to the 'hood ... Burnaby & eGullet. A.

The 30" Epicure is definitely a slide-in. They refer to it as "self-rimming" in the specs. All the other Epicure Ranges are Free-standing (i.e. NOT slide-in). I did a training seminar with the Infrared Ceramic Gas Broiler. Sweet! That's the only regret I have with the Preference range I have. Stupid electric broiler You'd simply go to the "main" panel rather than the "sub-panel" and turn it off. Regardless, in any electrical "emergency", the circuit breakers would have already blown, thus shutting of the power to the range. Emergency over. Just wait for the range to cool down and move it ... but like I said, most of the newer ranges are so well insulated that they could be moved even when running. A.

That's a no-brainer Marlene. If you gan get gas ... dual fuel all the way! A.

Do you actually think before you type? A.

I don't know kayaksoup, but as someone who worked the Market for a number of years, I can say two things: The buskers today are WAY better than they were 20 years ago Any busker can be annoying if they are parked by your stall for an entire day. We used to have the two Flamenco-guitar playing guys right by our stall (Longliner) avery Fri-Sun for an entire summer! If I hear "Guantanamera" one more time....!!! Best time to see buskers on GI? During the Comedy Fest! Best free entertainment in the city IMO! A.

That's the Millenum Electric right? Full disclosure: I own a Dacor range, and really like their product all-round. While I don't sell it, I often recommend it to my clients. The difference between the Milleneum & the Preference IIRC is cosmetic. Dacor has a great convection, and my clients tell me they like the Ceran top. Good choice. A.

Good question Don ... and the answer is no The reason the sub-panel would be moved (in the case of the wall-oven) has nothing to do with heat ... it's access, and in some cases space. Ovens and Ranges are well-insulated enough that what little heat escapes them isn't enough to do any dammage to a subpanel. I'm guessing that the contractor's logic is that removing a wall oven requires undoing screws, removing the oven door (optional, but your back will thank you) and then lifting the oven out of the opening and onto a protective surface. Most slide-in ranges will simply slide out like a regular free-standing range. Provided the subpanel fits bhind the slide-in range without interfering, the contractor may be concluding that it's simple enough to move the range if need be. A.

You're on a dessert island, and you bring LOW FAT??? A.

Build a bridge and get over it Marlene! This is the range I have. It's a slide-in and the "intrusion" into the kitchen is minimal. You also typically get a bigger oven with a range than with a wall oven ... unless of course the wall oven is wider, like 36". (duh!) Re: the sub-panel for the cooktop. Can it be moved into a neighbouring cabinet? That's usually how I plan it ... makes it simpler down the road. Keep in mind that pulling out a slide-in range is no simple task either. Not as difficult as a wall oven, but challenging nonetheless. A.

1. Grainy mustard 2. Mayo 3. "Hot" Salsa fro La Salza Deli I'm sure I'd have a few packs of soy stashed away somewhere as well ... along with a "moist towlette" or two A.

I had to jump in here to comment on a common misconception about granite & quartz (Silestone, Caesarstone, etc.). While you can put hot pots directly on these surfaces, you really shouldn't. A couple reasons Temperature shock. If the pot is hot enough, or if you've just had something cold on the countertop and then put a hot pot on the same spot, you run the risk of cracking it. Most companies don't warranty temperature shock. Use a trivet! Scorching. Yes, you can burn granite. I've seen it, and it's not repairable. Silestone/Caesarstone too, since the quartz tops use polyesters to bind the quartz together and poysesters most definitely burn. Nullo ... you must love sharpening your knives if you're cutting directly on granite with them! Buy your folks a cutting board. It'll make a nice anniversary gift. A.

... and, while I worked there, many hours of entertainment as I spun tall tales at their expense Redoubtlable? Moi? (I had to look the word up before I replied ) Oh, I go to GI Sam. I'll even take visitors there. You just have to know what to expect. If you want to go shopping, go early or go late. If you want to go an people watch ... pick your poison. I'll stop going to GI about the same time I stop going to Stanley Park. A.