Casual but tasty place to meet around 20 people?
How casual? There's this option: http://blogs.sfweekly.com/foodie/2013/05/soma_streat_food_park_food_tru.php No view there, but, if its not too casual, maybe a OTG at Fort Mason or a the Park,...
View ArticleOver the Top Bloody Marys?
The Elixir on 16th has a do-it-yourself condiment bar for their bloody mary's on Saturdays and Sundays, not sure what exactly they have on offer, (I usually get there pretty late when everything has...
View ArticleFoie Gras countdown...
http://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2013/06/06/south-bay-chef-gets-death-threats-over-foie-gras-donuts/ "The controversy over the foie donuts has proven to be great PR."
View ArticleRoti Buns & Gelato at Honey Berry in San Mateo
roti buns have gone up since their introduction years ago, 1.25 to 1.95 found a bag of day old cream cheese roti buns (6/$4) recently. warmed them up at home. tasted just like fresh.
View ArticleEl Cerrito/Berkeley/Richmond/Oakland Cupcakes?
I just tried James and the Giant Cupcake- their mini cupcakes are so adorable! Their cupcakes were a bit hit and miss. Some of them were very tasty, moist and not too sweet, just as promised. Sadly, a...
View ArticleBay Area Food Festivals and Events, June 2013 -
6/8 - Big Time at Fort Ross http://www.sonomacounty.com/sonoma-events/big-time-fort-ross 6/8 & 9 - Live Oak Park Fair, Berkeley http://www.liveoakparkfair.com/ 6/9 - 36th annual Haight Ashbury...
View ArticlePatxi's Pizza now has a North San Jose location!
I tried out Patxi's Pizza with my co-workers Fri 6/7/13. They have a small bar up in front when you walk in you see it. They have a lunch special: choice of slice of the day, salad, & fountain...
View ArticleFriday Late Night at Yonsei Ramen Shop [Hopscotch, Uptown, Oakland]
The Yonsei Ramen pop-up is off for the summer, Hopscotch will be keeping extended hours. They may pop up elsewhere in the meantime. https://www.facebook.com/YonseiRamenShop
View ArticleMartins West (Redwood City)
Ballast Point Victory at Sea coffee and vanilla porter on tap was refreshing on a hot afternoon. Fried Chesapeake Bay soft-shell crab special and bone marrow were standouts. Haggis on a stick and...
View ArticleNew - Izakaya Ajito in Cupertino
About its service, that day was a crew of very young girls. They were very polite and respectful, unlike ones staring into air and waiting for their shift to finish. It was apparent that the direction...
View ArticleJinmi dumpling--kimchi dumplings near Paris Baguette [Santa Clara]
I made a quick run by there earlier. The sweet potato shack (wait, when did it become a shack?) is up and running, still $2 a bag, but a younger uncle was doing the roasting -- OG oji-san was nowhere...
View ArticleGuanatos Ice Cream in Walnut Creek
They are as good as ever. Some new flavors they have include horchata, banana, and peanut, all of which are great and taste even better with their chocolate sauce.
View ArticleEgyptian food truck — Oakland [Royal Egyptian Cuisine]
Chicken & ribs. Maybe more? https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=4742441356713&set=o.185601044904290&type=1&permPage=1...
View ArticlePho Huong Nam Albany
It was ok. Nothing above the average local VN fare. We shared 3 different things. I don't recall what they were (over a month ago). Friendly server. I'll probably return at some point, as it has an...
View ArticleSF Dinner Restaurants for Business Group
bbulkow - thanks for the rec. Zare is on my list of places to try after my group leaves, as I've decided to stay in the city for a few extra days.
View ArticleVisitors from Toronto looking for a great meal near Union Square
Cotogna is quite a distance from Union Square. It is at least a 15 minute walk. Fino is a nice Italian restaurant in the 600 block of Post Street, 2 blocks west of Union Square....
View ArticleSurprise, surprise! All Seasons Restaurant. Big Chinese in Diamond Hts
We've been there a few times when it was Yet Wah. Not a particularly great place back then, but what made us choose the place was the free and easy parking. That is a big plus compared to most places...
View ArticleBest quality sushi in Oakland or Berkeley?
This makes a lot more sense, and seems quite normal by Japanese standards.
View ArticleOver the Top Bloody Marys?
The Riptide on Taraval and 46th Avenue has an amazing Bloody. Optional bacon garnish.
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