Charles Chocolates new SF Mission shop now open 3/15/13
Charles Chocolates new shop in SF Mission is now open as of today Fri 3/15/13. Hope to read some hounds report soon. EaterSF link w/ more info:...
View ArticleChef's tasting menu at Mr. Pollo [SF]
we went tonight, not having heard about the change in ownership/chef... still, we had a great meal. walked in and took the last available 2-top for the night - apparently they use different chefs for...
View ArticleNew place, not yet open on Clement in SF...called "Xiao Long Bao"
thank you for reporting. are their steamed bao Tianjin style ? (they'd have many delicate, pinwheel pleats on the top)
View ArticleJade Cathay Chinese Cuisine, San Jose
Interesting, thanks for connecting the dots to the present. I wish we had a better way of keeping track of these ownership and chef movements in our local Chinese restaurants.
View ArticleDungeness Crab: Season Over?
I am a homesick San Franciscan and I am coming home in early April (4 to 12). I can't remember the dates for the Dungeness crab season. I know that the season started late this year, and I am thinking...
View ArticleBenu's chocolatier coming to William Sonoma Union Sq, SF Today Sat 3/16/13...
Benu's chocolatier, Wendy Sherwood, of Napa's La Foret is bringing her chocolates to William Sonoma Today, Sat 3/16/13, 340 Post St from 12-4 with her special Allocation 25 pc $72 chocolates (limited...
View ArticleCampo Pizza (Palo Alto)
I think Terrone might be on the list for this weekend, although a lunch at Umami might be in the cards.
View ArticleLau Hai San-- South San Jose
Just opened on Chinese New Years, Lau Hai San Hot Pot sits behind the venerable Thanh Huong Sandwiches on Senter Road, just north of Umberger. No coincidence since it is owned by the son of the...
View ArticleManresa Bread Project - selling their bread at Campbell Farmers' Market...
The bread I had at the restaurant was almost exactly like Tartine's, no coincidence as the baker used to work there.
View ArticleHEARTBROKEN, Fog City to close
> Anyone remember when this was Mildred's? They had great turkey sandwiches.< Was the name Mildred's? I remember it because a friend had his business across the street in the late 60s-early 70s....
View ArticleBest Cheese pizzas?
Another pizza that is not high on my list unless I feel a need dine al fresco on the grassy plaza in front of the store. Cheddar is for grilled cheese sandwiches with bacon and bread and butter pickle...
View ArticleMV update
The Thai-ish BBQ meat selections are nice cuts, flavorfully cooked, without gloopy sauce. The fresh rolls have tasty noodle contents and good spicing. Since we have a spread at work, I don't know how...
View ArticleUmami Burger now open in Palo Alto
Checked it out for lunch this afternoon. 1) Prices are high. Original Burger + basic thin fries + ginger beer was $18. 2) Portions are small / reasonable. I would call the burger a light lunch, like...
View ArticleIs Lai Hong Lounge Now The Clear Choice For Dim Sum in SF Chinatown?
no one is getting the baked pork buns. they're amazing!
View ArticleTom Wilson Oranges just arrived at Andronico (at least, in SF)
They're in the Los Altos location too! They have bagged ones by the entrance and loose ones further in the produce aisle.
View ArticleLive King Crab in the Bay Area?
Dropped by Zen Peninsula for lunch, and they are now advertising $25/lb for Alaskan King Crab. Available preps are steamed garlic (legs), Steamed egg/custard (carapace), and the rest stewed with lo...
View ArticleFish's Wild in Redwood City
I bought two Five Guys burgers last week and sneaked them into the theater. Something about those foil wrapped nuggets warm inside my shirt though the ticket taker's prying eyes, then consumed hastily...
View ArticleIs Lai Hong Lounge Now The Clear Choice For Dim Sum in SF Chinatown?
Count me in as another "absolutely yes." My one small quibble with Lai Hong Lounge (and the other Hong Kong Lounge branches) is their penchant for bringing any dish that's ready, without any sense of...
View ArticleThe Alchemist: Mixology + Thai in SOMA
The Alchemist has officially opened, and it's been making the rounds on all the SF social scene sites. As a big fan of Kinson Lau, former manager at Gitane, I've had the chance to drop by 2 times now....
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