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You don't even need that much of a reason.

Higher density and moisture content. Less internal fat.

I dont thinl he said or implied that. LEYE is definately a HUGE force in Chicago - the food might not be on the high end except tru, Ambria and Everest but it is none the less a well oiled machine that packs them in... Reread some of his previous posts. I get the distinct impression that he not only thinks that LEY is taking away from “local” places but is regarded as some sort of driving force seen as being what Chicago is as far as dinning goes. Heck its his opinion, I just don’t agree with it.

Please provide any evidence you have to back that assumption. I think you over estimate / value LEY. If some rubes want to be duped into thinking that LEY is Chicago dinning at it’s best, more seats for the rest of us at truly good places.

Not only would I challenge that assessment but add that they are far from fine dining. With maybe the exception of Joes Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone crab. Trotters, Thyme and even Morton’s are a closer fit. LEY is formula food pandering to the lowest common denominator, uninspired center weighted presentations not withstanding. Service is in most cases inept and intrusive. I guess in the more is good category they do come off well but why would anyone want more mediocre food? Hype, pure and simple coupled with a few mentions in Crain’s are all that seem to bolster these establishments. LEY is to fine dinning what Bennigans is to Irish pubs. I can’t see how anyone would mistake it for more than it is. How did you come up with the thought that they where in any way dominant much less defining of a region?

Great, the last time I looked on Amazon there was no listing.

For some microwave popcorn is a challenge. Though I would love to wee more upscale programming, they do have to turn a profit. I don’t think that the market has developed that well. Though some of the new cable channels geared towards elegant living might be a better venue.

Sounds like a great way to kill time. it brings back such sweet memories.

For a while WTTW the PBS station here in Chicago ran Chef! A comedy from our friends across the pond. It started out on Friday nights, then was moved to Saturday night, bumped a few times by local programming and then just disappeared. WTTW claims they have plans to run it again but will not state when. Though they fell it totally appropriate to show an hour of Mr. Bean and quite a few other shows of the same class. Chef! To me was brilliant as far as giving a comedic look into a kitchen with all the stuff you would expect. Egomaniacal, perfectionist lead and the usual quirky supporting cast. Though to some pop references and a bit of the slang might be obscure it is an enjoyable show. The reasons for my diatribe are as usual self-serving. If anyone knows more about the show I would love to hear about it. The number of episodes, if it is out on tape (I can’t find it as of yet.) any outstanding episodes. Most of all I would like to see3 the show running again locally. Please take the time to drop WTTW a line at NetworkChicago@networkchicago.com and let them know the show is wanted.

I feel so vindicated.

Try a rolled-up slice with some cottage cheese in the middle. That can't be kosher ;)

Due to health concerns and a litigious society I doubt many companies sell products made from asbestos anymore. I have seen it used in heat guards and some old trivets but not as a diffuser.

Grilled Swiss on homemade rye bread with a Dill on the side.

It had to swing the other way. All the “cute” malt beverages marketed to wonder bread land.

Water, coffee or some sort of –Aide.

Not only can they forbid it, you could get sued if you use the photos for anything other than a scrapbook. In the last 5 years it has gone from bad to worse on intellectual property. If there is a remote chance that what you are taking a photo of, making a sketch or detailed notes of is trademarked or copy written. Make sure you have written permission and a model release. It may be argued that they are in the public eye but unless you are a journalist from a recognized media outlet it gets tricky. Conceder the Jewel chain and the warnings now on the doors. You are forbidden to take photos; video or make audiotape of the store or it’s interior. This gives them a big axe to use should someone decide to do an expose. Criminal trespassing being the least of the charges. The reverse of this is the fine print on the back of most tickets to public events. You agree that they can use pictures, yada, yada, yada of you without any compensation and for as long as they want. It sucks but unless you have the time and $$$ to back you up you are on the loosing end of things. They also being a PRIVATE place refuse you service and ask you to leave for any reason not covered by normal laws involving discrimination. The kicker on this is businesses by definition of law are open to the public and not public places. IE a park or on the road. Here in Illinois you can actually be restrained and detained pending arrest by police. Also if the photos show any people you have to have their consent to be photographed, again a model release is a good idea. You might want to check out a few of the newer books on photojournalism. I was quite surprised by what has changed in regard to “fair use” and other related issues.

Some people just don't trust round numbers!

Now out of business, MarkAir used to have on the taped announcement to the reservation line, “bring your own food.” They did not even give out nuts on there flights. But the prices where low.

Air Canada and Southwest seem to have the best cold food. North West try’s to put out good hot food but miss the mark more often than not. I will ad that Baked Ziti is bad on the ground so why try at 36000 feet?

Black label, red, white and blue, Olympia and anything else that was about $5.00 a case in 1979.

I think one of the reasons that the Europeans are ahead of the USA in use of technology is based on two factors. The first being that the infrastructure is so heavily subsidized and then you have less resistance to change. Look at cell phones for one. A lot bigger over their and more of them. In the eighties the relative cost was almost half of that in the US. Nokia had Motorola beat almost from the word go.

Ok now where am I supposed to pick up that used centrifuge? ;) What make me laugh are the people that take the wine they already have paid for and dump it out. At that point the money is in French hands, enjoy it!

Besides hot cearal, only puffed wheat or Rice from Shop-rite. Just to give you an idea. it goes down from that.

I always thought that adding salt to water was to raise the boling point. Not to add flavor.

Adam was the characters name. Chef, conspiracy theorist, government tool among other talents. Supposedly gave Wolfgang Puck ideas that he was never compensated for. Next to Ed and Leonard one of my favorite minor characters. Though they over did him towards the end. Blame David Chase for that.