Posts by Mike Laughlin

A good place that is very friendly, not expensive, and traditional in Florence is Osteria de'Benci (via de' Benci 13), if you have time to visit the Chianti classico zone which is a great day drive from you, if you love meat, a must stop...

Chrose thanks, good post, and I like your pilot analogy, it is right on the money. I will definitely put your input into action. I live in a tourist town so your suggestions to time the seasons will work out well.

Thanks to Culinarian247 and Chrose, I appreciate the info. I have a couple of follow up questions though. Is it possible to enroll in a 2 year program and also have time to work at a food establishment? Second, what goals have you set...

So let me get this straight, I need to find a good shrink and then go find a good school, or do I have the order mixed up? HA! You both make very good points and I am thankful for your wisdom. As to the 2 questions posed by Suzanne: ...

I need some career counseling, what better place than here? You are all honest and fair in your replies, so I ask you to lend me a bit of advice and thank you all in advance. I have no wife and no kids, I have some money saved up,...

I died and went.....to the French Laundry!!! Hi everyone, I'm probably stating or restating the obvious, but if there is one place everyone must go to eat at least once, it is the French Laundry in Yountville, CA. ...

Thanks alot for the heads up-- Flash, Cape Chef, and Fodigger. I will be leaving for Napa tomorrow and will report my trip when I get back, who knows maybe not coming back after hearing all the good things about Napa. I also will try...

Hi All, I am going to Napa Valley for the first time later this month. I would like to experience a couple of wineries, but being a complete wine rookie, am not sure which ones to select. I am not a big white wine fan, but know that...

Just coming back from Tuscany, I'm biased I must admit, but a nice 100% Sangiovese (chianti classico reserve) goes great with all game.

Hi everyone, I am interested in starting a pizzeria/bar, something like you would find throughout most of Italy. I am researching the best or most authentic styles of wood burning brick ovens with which to use. Are there any...