Word: dessertation
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...dinner was arranged by columnist George Will, himself a congenital baseball fan, who thought the President might like a relaxing night talking about his favorite sport. After a dessert of ice cream and cookies shaped like French fries and hot dogs, Bush gave the group a tour of his new home including the Oval Office and the Cabinet room. "He was so gracious," said Glavine. "He said: 'If you don't mind, I'd like to show you around.' We were looking at each other like: 'Are you kidding me?'" Though the conversation touched occasionally on issues...
FAST FOOD Lingering over dessert is fun; languishing while you wait for your change is not. Now Wirca Inc. of Overland Park, Kans., has a solution. When the check comes, you dial up Wirca, punch in the amount you owe and leave. Its wireless cash network knows where you are and settles the bill between the restaurant's bank and yours. Now being tested in Kansas City, the service will roll out nationwide in April...
...their young guests by keeping things fairly simple and age appropriate. This doesn't mean that all children should be exiled to a "kid's table," but neither should they be expected to linger over coffee. Older children should be allowed to help clear plates and serve dessert, and younger children should be provided an after-meal distraction, whether it be puzzles, games or a video...
...without ending up in the middle of nowhere. Best known for its vino nobile, the town is perched on a hill just two hours from Rome. At Cantuccio's, for example, one can order a meal of local pasta (pici) with garlic or ragu, rabbit, vin santo and dessert--all for $20. There are more than 100 vineyards in the area; some, such as the Castello Banfi, are worth a visit just for the view of the countryside...
...much as a sprig of parsley between the bun and the burger. While he likes chilled Mumm champagne and gourmet cuisine on bike trips in Provence with his family, he can live for days on pretzels and Diet Coke. When he finds out the restaurant has his favorite dessert, chocolate ice cream, he digs into it with as much relish as if Miami-Dade had just started counting again...