One gets a juicy slice here of Mexican social history, of common humanity, a fascinating sense of the part faith played in everyday lives.

It was a wonderful union of thick, medium-rare, juicy slices and a toothsome chanterelle risotto.

The country was never innocent, he asserted, and "Jack Kennedy was the mythological front man for a particularly juicy slice of our history."

Also excellent were sea scallops cut into large, juicy slices and served with a puree of celery root.

He walked past a shwarma stand, saw customers waiting eagerly as a counterman shaved juicy slices from a spinning, fat-topped cone of spiced lamb.

Thick, juicy slices of fish are encrusted with thyme and served with marinated fennel whose acid perfectly balances the fish.

The ribs and chicken made another appearance in a meat platter for two ($39), which also included juicy slices of filet mignon and sliced duck breast, both worthy platemates.

The superior pick from the meat side of the menu is juicy slices of grilled sirloin nestled on a bed of Vidalia onions and roasted red peppers.

Who doesn't love diving into a crisp, juicy slice of watermelon when it's hot outside?

Onto two of the quarters he laid juicy slices of venison he carved from a roast over one of the fires, knife flashing in his blinding speed.