You know, minestrone is not my favorite, but it should be on the list. It’s a good hearty autumn and winter soup.

Absolutely! And I really appreciate the recommendation!

Pho should have been on the list for sure.

OMG yes.

Yes to pho! I’ve never had canh chua thom nau ca, though! I will definitely try it the next time I’m at Tank Noodle. They call it Hot and Spicy Sour Chicken Soup there.

I know, right? When it’s not perfect, though, it really is horrible. I’ve thrown out many a take-out container of hot and sour soup.

Best soups:

But she was a respectable woman outdoors in 1947. Of course she had gloves on.

Sure, fuck them, but I still can’t condone the slur.

Okay, but the ethnic slur was completely unnecessary.

THREE INCHES

I’ve always felt like the beer death is humane, and the salt death is cruel. I am not exactly sure why I have (repeatedly, evidently) contemplated the ethics surrounding slug murder.

So where did you work? BOH? If FOH (about which I confess some skepticism), where? Cambridge, MA or Palo Alto, CA?

Let me guess. You’ve never worked in a restaurant. Because yes, people are absolutely and regularly that stupid.

Generally, if you’re drinking at a craft cocktail bar, your garnishes are PRISTINE. If you’re drinking at a place with beertenders rather than bartenders, you might want to order your speed-rail vodka tonic without the lime.

THANK YOU.

I’ve always described it as exactly like the outside of the old-school penny candy called Flying Saucers, but without the candy beads in the middle.