And there was polenta, which worked best as a creamy, homey side to grilled chicken, and to sautéed sea scallops.
But there was also the more haimish, or homey, side of culture, which came into focus most clearly when corned beef mixed with the chauvinistic sense that in the lore of Jewish cuisine, the Los Angeles deli has never been considered more than a side dish.
Various accompaniments showed the homey, everyday side of Peru's crazy-quilt international cuisine; tacu-tacu, a small fried patty of mashed mayocoba beans and rice, made us think of Thanksgiving stuffing, and the minute we tried cancha, we instantly re-christened it "Peruvian corn nuts".
The look of the restaurant, whose corner location affords it pretty windows on two sides, is on the polished side of homey.
And there, oh so homey on the opposite side of the stage, is Mr. McKellen's captain, with an almost pleasant, rectangular smile revealing teeth to watch out for.
We enter a box canyon that Geronimo would find very homey, then, suddenly, out the other side, we are on an endless flat of blinding, open pink desert.
The bar is very homey and lounge-y, with lots of side seating areas and always something to take in.
I'm not saying I would never date an Asian guy, but if I did, it would mean I would be willing to be more homey -- to give up a little side of myself for him.
Kalbi House 291 North Central Avenue White Plains (914) 328-0251 O.K. THE SPACE A homey restaurant with a sushi counter on one side and tables with inset grills for Korean barbecue on the other.
Nothing fancy, nonvintage Local Flavor Red (made from 1998 grapes) is a $10 workhorse, decidedly on the rustic side, that is intended to wash down homey fare like hamburgers, barbecued ribs, meatloaf, fried chicken and pizza.
Side dishes included sautéed spinach, whose sweetness was marred by bitter browned garlic, and a homey blend of peas, prosciutto and chopped romaine.
