MsRamsey

Aren't mushroom hunters highly secretive about giving out locations?

I'm guessing you have electric burners?

Hi scout! Take a look here: http://www.egullet.com/?pg=ARTICLE-mamster042303 (and the thread from that article)

Ya well, it's The Stranger after all. Never known for their food reviews.

It would be interesting to do a side-to-side taste test to see what the difference is. I am reminded of Mojitos I've had that were RUINED because the bartender used Rose's Lime Juice (rather than lime and simple syrup). What is it about Rose's? A chemical taste?

That's a great idea. Is it available yet?

I think it's a lot more likely that the staff will drink it. A couple of years ago, I remember Seattle Weekly or The Stranger complaining specifically about Canlis' wine mark-ups, not just once, but several weeks in a row.

Will you be doing a report on Le Papillon? I'm going to that part of the world in a couple of weeks.

The Brasa Sundae is the only dessert on the bar menu and is also half off, and it's really good.

I'm trying to convince Hans at Arosa (coffee and sandwich place on Madison) to carry Top Pot donuts. He had never heard of them, but was intrigued when I told him that they were very popular and that a second store was opening downtown.

Maybe we should organize a lunch or dinner there to show our support.

Yeah, I was just joshing. I think that creating cover headlines for a marriage of Sassy + Gourmet would make for a good writing contest.

They're a Supertramp cover band.

Food Brats (like Wine Brats)? I'm picturing an unholy combination of Sassy and Gourmet.

Thanks for the review, Ben. I find the information valuable, since I know I'll be in "Tangletown" soon to see Fluffy Kittens, and plan to visit the new Elysian pub. I think their beer is stellar, but the food at the restaurant on Pike has gone from mediocre to worse over the 6 years I've been going there. I think I'll try the fish and chips.

I just noticed that Maximilien in the Market now has Happy Hour appetizers; also, a 3-course Happy Hour meal for $24. Who's been to Maximilien? I've heard good things. http://www.maximilienrestaurant.com/happyh...hour/index.html

It's a really small hole-in-the-wall. I don't know how it would work for a big group to actually eat there. Maybe we could pick up a large order and take it to somebody's house?

I'm in. I really like Jones BBQ.

I don't know. From the little I know, seaweed is different from moss. Moss is a bryophyte and seaweed is a marine algae. I don't know what type of "moss" the first poster was referring to.

But Irish moss is a seaweed.

Humorous exchange on last night's episode of "The Bachelor" (okay, so I'm a peasant). Lovely and petite Amber, who has been skating by on her looks her whole life, asks the Bachelor, "What's your favorite restaurant [looong pause] . . . chain?" He is slightly taken aback, and Amber volunteers that her favorite is Olive Garden. When he replies that he doesn't like Olive Garden (bye-bye, ad revenue!!), Amber assumes that he doesn't like Italian food at all. He then assures her that he does indeed like Italian food, but not Olive Garden. She looks confused; this concept has never occurred to her before. She got booted off, which is too bad because she was entertaining. She got really drunk and threw up last week.

They also sell them at Bauhaus and Madison Market. At Madison Market, they sit right next to the inedible vegan donuts ("Just Say No . . . to Mighty-O!").

No, I have never had Damson plum liqueur, but it sounds intriguing. Is it available to order? My friend made her plumcello with just plums, vodka, and sugar (no brandy, but that sounds like a great addition or variation). I remember it as being sort of ruby red. Thanks for the information on Torani Amer.

Trillium, can you elaborate? Is there an equivalent, or did you make your own Amer Picon? I would like to get or make some. Also on the topic of "cellos," my friend made plumcello last summer, and it is superb stuff, with a gorgeous color. Has anyone else here made plumcello? Kathy

My mind says yes, (even though I'm not interested in Australian wine), but the IRS says no.