No Reservations No Reservations: Class act First of all, let's get the matter of the name out of the way. When you place a high-end restaurant across the street from a college and give it a name that sounds like a play on a low-level course (English 101, anyone?), the average Valley restaurant-goer is likely to wonder what that's all about. Chef's Best The 'Ghana Crew' At Smith, students from Africa know how to deal with homesickness - by cooking It was a Friday afternoon at Smith College and while waiting for the elevator on the first floor of my house, I smelled something familiar and enticing: Fried sweet plantains and coconut balls. Vintages Valentine's Day vintages Valentine's Day is right around the corner, and you and your date will want to eat something with your wine. Given their centuries-long associations with heightened sensuality, you might want to take advantage of ingredients such as shellfish, strawberries and chocolate. But any possible aphrodisiac could be rendered impotent if paired with the wrong wine. Don't risk a turnoff. With the right pairing strategy, you'll find pleasure throughout the meal.