sara

Hi I think this is a really important thread, since a decent meal can help ameliorate the anguish of being stranded in an airport for hours and hours...So here are a few more tips: 1. My favorite airport food, which I'll even consider rerouting a trip to get, can be found in Cincinnatti at Gold Star Chili, in the Food Court in Concourse B. If you land in a different concourse, you can hop on the shuttle to get over there between flights. Have the chili 5 ways, with onions, spaghetti, beans, and cheese, and don't forget to bring home a couple of spice packets! Delicious, tho not as good as Skyway Chili, not found in the airport. 2. In Atlanta, go for BBQ at Paschal's Southern Delights, located Concourses A, the Atrium, and C. 3. In Detroit, have Japanese food (including sushi rolls and noodle soups) at Musashi Japanese Cuisine, located in the food court in the hallway where the Westin is (across from gates A31-37). You'll often see Japanese flight attendants here, whereas they are noticeably absent from the other sushi restaurant, Sora, located in the main corridor. I don't find the sushi there fresh or tasty at all. 4. In Washington DC-National, a good alternative to Legal Seafoods is sushi at the high quality restaurant Matsutake Sushi in the National Hall. This place is as good as many non-airport sushi restaurants in the DC area, and is the only sushi restaurant at an airport in the entire country where I will order sushi and sashimi pieces, rather than rolls. Hope this helps! CVG ATL DTW DCA

One word: Longbranch. Go now.

A Rock-y Road-- something with some chocolate and a marshmellow cotton candy thing on top (ala Cafe Atlantico), to be doused with the cognac...???

VANCOUVER VANCOUVER VANCOUVER VANCOUVER.... (mesmerized yet?) Here's some highlights from our honeymoon itinerary organized by Edible British Columbia. **At 10:30 am, Stephanie Yuen, a noted food writer and personality in Vancouver will pick you up at your hotel and take you out to Richmond for a walking and driving tour of the area with its rich Asian culture. The tour will include stops at Yohan Center as well as a Dim Sum lunch at one of Richmond’s best restaurants. **This evening a special dinner is being prepared for you by Chef David Hawksworth at West (http://www.westrestaurant.com/westrestaurant/). David will prepare a multi-course menu focusing on regional BC products match with BC and Pacific Northwest wines while seating you at the chef’s table so you can keep an eye on what is going on in the kitchen. **Dinner this evening is at the world renowned Sooke Harbour House (http://www.sookeharbourhouse.com/) where you will be treated to a multi course menu that provides an example of the bounty of foods produced in the region. Each course will be paired with a fabulous wine from B.C. Dinner can last between 4 to 5 hours – so enjoy the gardens while taking a walk in between courses. Chef Edward Tuscon is expecting you and will be sure to please! **Today you will drive out of Sooke, back through Victoria and then north up towards the Cowichan Valley – home of the islands many vineyards. Feel free to stop at any of the wineries or artisan producers that catch your eye, but I would suggest stops at Merridale Cider (www.merridalecider.com), Cherry Point Vineyards (try the blackberry port) (www.cherrypointvineyards.com) and Venturi Schulz (www.venturischulze.com) (who will be expecting you). They are one of the leading producers of exceptional wine on the island and they produce a fabulous Balsamic Vinegar! With each stop you will be making your way towards Tofino. **Dinner this evening is at The Pointe Restaurant at the Wickaninnish Inn (www.wickinn.com). Your table will overlook the crashing waves on the rocks below as regional cuisine will again tempt all of your taste buds. A short walk back to your condominium at the end of dinner will cap off the perfect evening as you listen to the surf crash on the beach. **Once you are at your hotel, check in and decide what you feel like for dinner. I would suggest you attend the Richmond Night Market (www.targetevent.com) where you can dine at street vendors and feel like you are in Hong Kong! Just a hint – during the last 30 minutes of the market all the food stuffs go for half price so don’t stuff yourself in the beginning!

Nice to see this discussion. I hope those of you hitting Marigold are also trying Rx around the corner. Greg Salisbury is top-notch. When I lived at 43d and Spruce Marigold was nothing special, but on my upcoming trip back I look forward to checking out this revision of the place. With regard to it being hot-- the thing is, many of the older West Philly restaurants lacks central a/c. Yes, it seems odd, since they're in the humid East Coast environs, but it's true. It was annoying at first, but I came to find it charming... As for Pasion--blah. Used to be terrific, 4-5 years ago, but had a terrible meal there at start of 2004 and can't bring myself to return. Lolita is truly a gem, and if you're looking for a more South American substitute for Pasion then try Azafran off of South Street (go while it's still open, if y'all know what I mean...). Capogiro is a gem. They are now doing mail order, fyi! Sara

Going tonite with my very enthusiastic Mom and aunt. It's a Monday but hoping we'll still have a good time :-) Will report on the new items...