Recent restaurant reviews below are shortened versions of recent full-length restaurant reviews. The date of the initial review ran and its overall rating is in parentheses.
Janet Kuypers poem “I Don’t Want To” 09/17/09 in Berkeley (CA), at Mediterranean Cafe (1)

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Julia & Jacques Cooking At Home $24.35 Culinary masters Julia Child and Jacques Pepin demonstrate their craft and camaraderie in this fun and tasty PBS series. Join the pair as they make a variety of delicious home-cooked dishes and show off their wildly entertaining food preparation techniques. Standard; Soundtrack: English. 22 episodes on 4 discs. 7 1/4 hrs….

Hippy Gourmet – In Sardegna, Italy at Forte Village Resort & Spa! $14.95 Forte Village is a sprawling property that covers hundreds of acres of beach front property in the gorgeous southern part of Sardegna. In this episode we are fortunate to meet with Lorenzo Giannuzzi, Managing Director of Forte Village, who takes us on a magical tour of the entire resort. Then we meet Executive Chef Antonello Arruz who makes a perfect sustainable Sea Bass with Organic Veggies! Then…

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The Mediterranean Prescription: Meal Plans and Recipes to Help You Stay Slim and Healthy for the Rest of Your Life $10.73 The island of Sicily has historically one of the healthiest diets in the world. Now the flavors and benefits of Sicilian cooking are yours to savor in this weight-loss program. Created by physician Acquista, who has successfully counseled patients on weigTitle: The Mediterranean PrescriptionAuthor: Acquista, Angelo, M.D./ Vandermolen, Laurie AnnePublisher: Random House IncPublication Date: 2006/04…

swankiest restaurants in Hong Kong: A dining experience of a lifetime

Caprice, Four Seasons Hotel

Caprice is one of Hong Kong's most prestigious and sought after restaurants.

Located in the luxurious Four Seasons Hotel, the restaurant offers a combination Unbeatable beautiful scenery, magnificent views of the harbor, beautiful atmosphere, and above all, superb French cuisine with a lighter touch …

This unparalleled dining experience is complemented by an impressive wine list (mostly French wines from Bordeaux and Burgundy)

Level 6, Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong, Central Phone (: 3196 8888)

Restaurant Petrus

Restaurant Petrus is one of the restaurants in Hong Kong and a better hotel renowned French culinary institution …

Restaurant elegant is located on the 56th floor Shangri-la and offers breathtaking views of the port that can be played only by those of Victoria Peak.

Very classic design and luxurious, with table settings for you, heavy curtains and glittering chandeliers … Quiet, elegant and romantic, and especially French cuisine, complemented by a collection of Asia's most impressive wine.

Hotel Level 56, The Island Shangri-la (Phone: 2820 8590)

Felix

Occupying the upper floors Peninsula luxury hotel, the elegant Restaurant-Bar features one of the experiences of Hong Kong to eat the most sensational, and is an excellent place to see and be seen …

The beautiful scenery has been created by the forefront internationally renowned designer, Philippe Starck. The glass wall of floor to ceiling, offers breathtaking views of Victoria Harbour and Hong Kong Island, and the atmosphere is certainly at the top as world …

The menu offers a fusion of ancient Europe, contemporary sushi specialties, seafood and meat dishes … Many people, however, come here just for the bar and light meals.

28 / F, The Peninsula, Salisbury Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui (Tel: 2315 3188)

Spoon

This very prestigious restaurant owned and inspired by the most accomplished leader in the world, Alain Ducasse, and specializes in French cuisine and international contemporary with a unique and innovative concept that gives Diners eat free mix different foods and cooking styles.

Tony Chi unique interior design, with breathtaking views of Hong Kong island, get a complete implementation of great dining experience, complemented by a superb selection of wines from around 5,000 bottles

Lobby Level, InterContinental Hong Kong, Salisbury Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui (Tel: 2313 2323)

One – thirty-one

Located in one of Hong Kong picturesque and romantic places most, a tiny thirty-one restaurant occupies the ground floor of a converted townhouse, facing the view breathtaking three fathoms Cove.

The dining room is designed in an elegant style, the French countryside, with wooden floors, flatware perfect and beamed ceiling. The beautiful panoramic view of the mountains, surrounded Bay can be seen through the large French windows, and the food is simply superb.

131 Village Road Tseng Tau, (Tel: 2791 2684)

(You can get there with a taxi from KCR WU KAI SHA in)

Gaddi's

Located in the Peninsula Hotel Classic This stunning restaurant is considered one of the best in Hong Kong.

The interior design is beautiful and opulent, the atmosphere is romantic and pleasant, service is impeccable and shows the band from time to time, to complement the splendid dining experience.

The menu constantly development offers a selection of French-International classic and innovative touch his head … and desserts are simply to die for.

1st Floor, Peninsula, Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui (Tel: 2315 3171)

Sabatini

Located in the Royal Garden, Hong Kong is the output of one of the most popular restaurants in Rome …

Picturesque, a classic design with perfect table settings, chandeliers, heavy curtains and wooden ceiling are matching the elegant and relaxed atmosphere and the dining room first class.

The kitchen is "traditional Roman" and the full menu offers a good selection of authentic specialties Italian, alongside his own creations Chief … Desserts article is very good (the tiramisu especially) and the wine list is, of course, impressive.

3 / F, The Royal Garden, 69 Mody Rd., Tsim Sha Tsui Ph: 2733 2000

T'ang Court

Named as one of the world's best hotel restaurants by many international magazines, this is wonderful award winning world-class cuisine Cantonese in a glamorous environment.

Classic, luxurious interior, with heavy burgundy curtains and well-maintained bonsai, helping to create a peaceful and elegant atmosphere, excellent service and good also contributes its share to an unforgettable culinary experience.

The menu offers a wide choice of dishes Authentic Cantonese, delicious specialties such as shark fin, bird's nest and abalone, with delicious Cantonese cuisine and Dim-sum others.

Langham Hotel, 8 Peking Road, Sha Tsui Tsim (Phone: 2375 1133)

Shang Palace

Dinner at the Shangri-la is always an incredible experience, and Shang Palace is no exception.

The dining room is lavishly decorated in an elegant Chinese, traditional wooden screens, wall paintings and delicate pieces of art Chinese … atmosphere is relaxed and elegant and the service is impeccable, as expected from this world-class hotel.

The food is consists mainly of splendid Cantonese cuisine, although the head combines its own innovations.

Kowloon Shangri-La Hotel, 64 Mody Road., Tsim Sha Tsui Tel: 2733 8754

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The Mediterranean Vegan Kitchen $10.40 A practical guide to meatless, egg-free, and dairy-free Mediterranean cookery introduces more than three hundred delicious, healthy vegan dishes that include Sicilian Eggplant Relish, Classic Italian Minestrone, Black Olive Bread, Greek Currant Cake, MoroTitle: The Mediterranean Vegan KitchenAuthor: Klein, DonnaPublisher: Penguin Group USAPublication Date: 2001/05/01Number of Pages: 251Binding Typ…

The Whole Foods Market Cookbook: A Guide to Natural Foods with 350 Recipes $10.00 A taste-tempting, healthful cookbook presents more than 350 delicious recipes for dishes that emphasize quality foods, vibrant and vivid flavors, and fresh ingredients in a style that offers a simpler, more straightforward approach to creating soups, salaTitle: The Whole Foods Market CookbookAuthor: Petusevsky, Steve/ Watts, David (ILT)Publisher: Random House IncPublication Date: 2002/07/01Number …

Vegan Italiano: Meat-free, Egg-free, Dairy-free Dishes from Sun-Drenched Italy $4.95 Presents a selection of authentic Italian recipes that use such ingredients as fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, and olive oil while eliminating meat, egg, and dairy products.Title: Vegan ItalianoAuthor: Klein, DonnaPublisher: Penguin Group USAPublication Date: 2006/10/03Number of Pages: 171Binding Type: PAPERBACKLibrary of Congress: 2006014786…

Why so precious Asian products in Europe in the Middle Ages?

More frequent exchanges with Asia began Europe.Europeans transformed use spices like ginger and nutmeg to PERSERVER and people of taste in food.The nations of Europe demanded Asian products

There is the answer in your details. Spices, preserve and flavor food. Given a lack of refrigeration, salt or spices was only way to preserve food, or at least allow to swallow things that has been partially spoiled.

Food prices and trade tariffs

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Julia & Jacques Cooking At Home $24.35 Culinary masters Julia Child and Jacques Pepin demonstrate their craft and camaraderie in this fun and tasty PBS series. Join the pair as they make a variety of delicious home-cooked dishes and show off their wildly entertaining food preparation techniques. Standard; Soundtrack: English. 22 episodes on 4 discs. 7 1/4 hrs….

Ancient Grains for Modern Meals: Mediterranean Whole Grain Recipes for Barley, Farro, Kamut, Polenta, Wheat Berries & More $15.09 “A whole-grain cookbook featuring well-balanced and wholesome recipes inspired by the mediterranean cuisines of Greece, southern France, Italy, and Turkey”–Title: Ancient Grains for Modern MealsAuthor: Speck, Maria/ Remington, Sara (PHT)Publisher: Random House IncPublication Date: 2011/04/26Number of Pages: 230Binding Type: HARDCOVERLibrary of Congress: 2010045867…

The New Book of Middle Eastern Food $18.13 Claudia Roden has updated and expanded her popular 1968 cookbook for a more savvy and knowledgeable audience. While still filled with old favorites, the third edition acknowledges food processors and other handy kitchen tools, as well as this generation’s preference for lower-fat recipes. Not that every recipe is changed; many are not, but Roden does attempt not to rely too much on butter and oils…

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The 20th anniversary of commercial tourism in Antarctica will be commemorated in 2010 and it could well be the Last time this desert is also easily accessible to visitors as it is today. Beginning in 2011, the number of passengers allowed on the continent will be reduced by 50 percent in an attempt to limit the environmental impact of these tours.

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The best thing about this trip to Yellowstone is that It will cost you much less money then if you went to an amusement park. They were camping, which is much cheaper than staying in hotels. They have a place to picnic and barbecue which is certainly much cheaper than eating out three times a day. Also driving down there (depending on the location where you live) could save you a lot of money but you can check places like cheapair.com and get special offers flights. If you like adventure this is a vacation for you.

Italy was the center of the Renaissance, and is one of the countries artistically richest in the world. According to UNESCO, art treasures and historical half of the world are in Italy. In Florence, Venice, Rome, Naples, Milan and other cities, you will find artistic and architectural wonders you will find nowhere else. Michelangelo, da Vinci, Botticelli, Tintorello, Correggio, Donatello – the most famous artists of all eras worked and left their legacy in the frescoes, paintings and statues throughout the country.

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Russia and other Eastern european food in LV or LA?

Does anyone know any restourants, shops, etc.?

In LA there is a good one on La Brea Ave called Robert. In addition, Brentwood Village Market they sell a lot of food Russian for home cooking.

Russian Food Store

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