Readers find lobster bisque

It's definitely soup weather, although somehow lobster bisque doesn't seem like soup but like something more -- more luxurious, more satisfying. And available, for requesting reader David Ewart, who's looking for it frozen or canned.

Leslie Van Ginkel, Arlene Jenkins, Diane Coleman, Dave Miller, Vic Martinez and Michele Bonelli said that it can be found at Costco, with Jenkins adding that it's in the prepared-food department. Miller said he also found it at Omaha Steaks at 2191 N. Rainbow Blvd. And Ruth Jagodzinski suggested www.Vermont Country Store (or call 802-362-8460). ...

For Phoebe Mintz, who's looking for Wheatena, Roberta Hoffman said she spotted it at Smith's at 2211 N. Rampart Blvd. and she and Roberta Krehnovi found it at Glazier's Food Marketplace, 8525 W. Warm Springs Road. Jagodzinski said it's also available at Vermont Country Store. ...

For Susie Legrand, who's looking for Miller Old Fashioned Hot Dogs, Krehnovi said she found those at Glazier's. ...

For Nancy Mass, who's looking for homemade pizzelles, Anne Coming said they can be found at many church holiday bazaars and bake sales; for a listing, visit www.reviewjournal.com and click on "entertainment." ...

More on B&M Brown Bread: Krehnovi found that at Glazier's. ...

More on cozy spaces in restaurants: Donna Venet suggested Maggiano's Little Italy at the Fashion Show mall, 3200 Las Vegas Blvd. South -- that is, the quieter part of the restaurant near the bar. And Coleman recommended Ventano at 191 S. Arroyo Grande Blvd. in Henderson, adding that the restaurant has "a great lobster bisque served in a bread bowl." ...

Reader requests: Miller is looking for Baum's Sweet Bologna. ...

Jagodzinski is looking for a local source for Pepperidge Farms pumpernickel bread. ...

Al Johnson and friends are looking for the former chef at the Crown & Anchor British Pub, 1350 E. Tropicana Ave. ...

Joan Adams is looking for large and small tapioca -- but not Minute Tapioca. ...

Helen Gonzalez is looking for sardine pate. ...

Courtney Bateman is looking for chocolate-chocolate-chip ice cream. ...

Krista Anthony is looking for Twinings Black Currant Tea. ...

Toni Saluto is looking for canned freestone peaches. ...

Susanne Harris is looking for Betty Crocker or Duncan Hines caramel frosting, and Nikko Nikko Asian rice sold in 2-pound bags. ...

Ron L. Pezzuti is looking for local sources for Nabisco Oneida Biscuits and mint jelly with pineapple. ...

And Ilse Root is looking for goose breast (not the whole goose), and Kraft, Borden or Land O'Lakes individually wrapped white American cheese.

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