The Mill on Divisadaro: First Looks [San Francisco]
Sure. But this is a neighborhood place, not a tourist attraction. For the most part you should assume your customers know what you have and what they like (once you've been open for a while anyway)....
View ArticleKiwi visitors with 4 days to eat our way through San Fran...
I put a lot away too (dang, that sounds better than my usual "I'm a pig"!) but that burrito defeated me. I swear it was the size of a newborn child. I don't think I finished it, which is sacrilege!
View ArticlePlaj - Scandinavian in Hayes Valley [SF]
I was at Plaj the other night and was very disappointed by the food. The dishes all seemed to have numerous very strong flavors that did not meld at all. For example, dumplings were covered with an...
View ArticleTacolicious comes to PA
The old Mantra (and before, Hirigashi West) space is now Tacolicious. The space wasn't closed that long - bringing the already refined concept from the Marina to University Ave took no translation....
View ArticleCommunity Survey: Dan Dan Noodles (Simplified: 担担面 Traditional: 擔擔麵 Pinyin:...
Yes, the chili paste dabbed on top at Happy Golden Bowl at our dinner was different than my earlier experience and less sesame paste too. At first I'd thought it might be the due to a different crew at...
View ArticleChinese Pancakes in San Francisco
Seriously? This is one of their signature dishes. It isn't very obvious the way they list it on their menu. I cant believe they'd take it off.
View ArticleChef-created Chinese Dishes
Sounds very interesting! D'oh, I thought that place sounded familiar... a new restaurant replaced it called Happy Noodles. http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/879963
View ArticleTerrone - VPN Pizzeria in Palo Alto
I promised to write up both when I went to Campo, but I've been focusing on the new Chinese places. Figo was quite a bust for me, but I was there first week and we all know how that can go. A _LOT_ of...
View ArticleAnother shout out for La Ciccia, and Range hits the spot too [San Francisco]
Great to have an update on La Ciccia. I'm starting to plan our spring trip (little later this year) and have shortlisted Frascati, Sunday Supper at Cotogna, NOPA, SPQR, and La Ciccia for Italian...
View ArticleCali trip!
Near SF Jazz another option is Bar Jules. The menu changes daily and is not long, but they have generally had vegetarian and fish options when I've been. Definitely call Rich Table; I've been able to...
View ArticleDumpling Empire in south city
Has anyone tried the QQ noodles or pancakes? Dumpling Empire 216 Cypress South San Francisco http://dumplingempire.localon.com/
View ArticlePrelude at Green Music Center in Rohnert Park
Anyone eaten there? We're supposed to go tomorrow and I was curious about the food. I've had a drink at the bar and it was fine Also interested in any recommendations for places to eat within 10 max...
View ArticleLooking for good Asian fare-- staying in the Financial District
we go to the one in the Mission, but the menus appear to be the same. i love their Tom Kha - best i've had in a long while, even better than Lers Ros (a place i don't normally get "standard" Thai...
View ArticleFood idea needed for large party in Richmond park
Thanks, Melanie! This has been quiet an interesting journey. I called Tacos Brothers Garcia and the guy Oscar was really nice. Quoted me $12/ person. It includes chicken, beef, pork tacos, quesadillas,...
View ArticleWhen did chowder in a bread bowl get to SF?
Moby Dick, ch 15, Chowder http://etc.usf.edu/lit2go/42/moby-dick/646/chapter-15-chowder/" It was made of small juicy clams, scarcely bigger than hazel nuts, mixed with pounded ship biscuits, and salted...
View ArticleMiss Ollie's - Oakland
I've been to Miss Ollie's twice now (both on Saturdays for fried chicken), and I absolutely love what they're doing there. All of the food that I've had has been great: the first time I was there the...
View Article11 miles, 10 hours, 50 beers - the epic SF brewery crawl
Well, that sounds like one fine day to me! I would have skipped Beach Chalet as well--I've only been there once but visit the "Lake" version in Oakland enough to have formed a pretty solid "meh"...
View ArticlePresidio Social Club? [San Francisco]
Great thread and a correction is warranted from me after reading your tasting notes--it was the kolsch I had at PSC, not a pils. All this imbibing has obviously taken a toll on my already feeble memory.
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