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I caught the tail end of a Travel Channel special last night, in which they showed a Chicago restaurant's offering of Twinkie Tiramisu. It looked delicious. Unfortunately, I missed the name of the restaurant, sorry.

welcome Alex! NY chauvinists always are greeted with open arms here.

snowangel's pretty good at this rhyming jazz too -- maybe the next blog should be hers?

make them yourself...

NOW you tell me! (just kidding) In all seriousness, thanks for the info. I'll be investing in a new cast-iron pan, and a big bucket of Crisco.

Happy Anniversary!!

oh my goodness, nearly lost it with that one! After the iambic pentameter & doctored-up theater scripts, that one caught me off guard!

...and if you want non-Indian, truly spicy food, I'd suggest finding a good Mexican joint. Los Dos Molinos off of Irving Place might be a good place for you -- it's wa-a-a-y too spicy for me! Their menu says "we don't know what mild is," or something like that.

Try cruising one of the following (or both!) Little India: Third Ave between 24th & 32nd Streets (approx.) Some great places on the side streets too. East Village -- Sixth Street (I think that's the area -- between first & second aves.? maybe someone can give better info than that.)

thump.thump.thump. I was wondering what that sound was.

Thanks for the lesson. Can you give some specific instructions for seasoning a cast-iron pan? I've forked over the bucks for a nice one, tried to season it, and still ruined it with my first frittata.

holy crap. I thought you were kidding. I am impressed. My high school English teacher would be as well.

oooh, I recognize that: Bull Durham! nice job Dave! Kevin Costner's got nothing on you. (too bad Kevin Bacon wasn't in the movie, this post would be funnier. Care to try your hand at doctoring quotes from Footloose?)

August 6 was Root Beer Float day. Did anyone celebrate?

I remember visiting the Marais district a couple of years ago, and a few blocks away from the big square around the park, we found the most amazing looking and smelling falafel joints. I was so sad that I had already eaten at one of the touristy places on the square. I still regret not having that falafel!

apple cider doughnuts!

In the latest Malawry dispatch, she makes an excellent point that everyone orders an entree, but by comparison, not everyone orders dessert:

It's not just right around Rosh Hashanah, it's the exact same time!!! We've gone to all holy representatives to ask them to move the dates of the Rosh, but we've been denied. They've asked me to change my birthday instead, but the hotel has been paid for on Priceline!! We'll just have to make due! bummer. I guess cross me off the list, then, too bad. I hope you have an enjoyable trip. Tie one on for me while I'm partaking of the Rosh Hash.

Happy Birthday Varmint! I'd love to come. though that's right around Rosh Hashanah...

A cook's paradise Since 1820, the Parisian shop E. Dehillerin has inspired awe link to article (free but registration required to view)

you could ask her--- gastronomica@williams.edu

or worse still -- people EATING other people's lunches! This happens regularly in my office.

Looks like the Boston Globe food section staff still is on vacation. This week’s section includes a lengthy and evocative feature on Victoria Abbott Riccardi, author of the culinary memoir ''Untangling My Chopsticks: A Culinary Sojourn in Kyoto.'' Includes a sidebar on Kaiseki Cuisine. Recipes include green tea soba with shredded vegetables; cold seasoned tofu; dashi (comprises three ingredients: water, dried kelp, and dried bonito flakes); and egg and dashi custard. Japan was a study in subtlety by Naomi R. Kooker, Globe Correspondent Also: Gold, plated: Alison Arnett praises golden beet carpaccio at Olives, in Charlestown. When wine comes in a carafe, less is often more Stephen Meuse, Globe Correspondent, makes an excellent point.

One tidbit that didn't make it into the article -- Bob Thompson said that there are essentially two categories of office eaters: 1. Thos who go for the "drive-by eating experience" -- usally eats food that is wrapped & can shove down your throat. i.e. candy bar, granola bar, box of raisins. The point is “furtive, quick eating on the run.” 2. Those who turn their desk drawers into pantries – usually these people have access to a microwave. i.e. Ramen noodles & the microwave. I suspect that eGulleteers fall into that second category, pretty much across the board. But we're a community that savors the eating experience. Live to eat as much as eat to live, am I right?

word!