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from Genève’s Kitchen

The Swiss version of homemade pasta is spaetzle (pronounced SHPATES-luh or in Swiss German SHPATES-Li) - these are little dumpling-like noodles that are a delicious departure from the usual potato, pasta, or rice side dish.

at megnut.com

Last night I had dinner with four adults. One couple and one woman were accompanied by their babies (both well under the age of two). We were at a popular restaurant, but arrived at 6:30 when it was still empty. Over the course of two hours, we ordered appetizers, main courses, and dessert. We also ordered two bottles of wine.

During that time, the server was so-so in his attention to us.

from the New York Times Blog

A woman answers. I tell her I’m interested in June. She says they’re booked solid, lunch and dinner, every available day, through July 7th, and July 7th is the last day for which they’re taking reservations right now. Oh, they have a cancellation on June 6th, party of four, 10 P.M.What about a time earlier than that?

No, nothing, except for lunch tomorrow, due to a cancellation. No thanks; no can do. She says I can start calling about July 8 tomorrow, which will be May 8. But, she says, “I’d call as close to 10 A.M. as possible, because we’re usually completely booked within 15 to 20 minutes.” You have got to be kidding me. So: if you have a schedule that does not normally leave you free between 10 and 10:20 A.M. East Coast time, forget Per Se. You’ll never eat there. At least not during this millennium.

Play with your food: Crane croutons for your salad.

Author Michael Ruhlman was a guest blogger on Megnut for six weeks in June and July, 2006. All of his posts are collected here