Looking for the best pie in the Bay Area.
Industrial bakers haven't stopped using cheap shortening, it has just been reformulated so that "one serving" contains less than half a gram of trans fat, which they can round off to zero.
View ArticleHopscotch (Oakland)
Had a great brunch today. Lots of very appetizing choices, it was hard to pick. Nice endive and roasted summer squash salad with seabeans etc., very original. Bacon, lettuce, tomato, avocado, and...
View ArticleHibiscus in Oakland - Opening Tonight - New Chef and Menu
Walked by Hibiscus today and the windows were papered over, web site says closed for renovations and remodeling. They should really change the name and make a fresh start.
View ArticleChampa Garden favorites?
Sampler platter, Angel Wings, and best of all the giant condiment platter. Best to go before 6pm. Yum!
View ArticleLivermore: Wente Vineyards Estate Beef
At a dinner party last weekend, one of the other guests turned out to be a manager at Wente Vineyards in Livermore. This was my chance to get more details about the estate-raised cattle I’d heard...
View ArticleWhere to buy Okinawan Sweet Potato
99 (in the Seattle area) routinely has 4 kinds of sweet potato (also labeled as yam). white and red yam are cheapest (about $.60/lb) Japanese yam (around $1/lb) purple yam (about $2/lb) Japanese has a...
View ArticleHopscotch (Oakland)
Hopscotch is doing a 3-courses for $30 special, to celebrate its first birthday, through Sat. 6/15.
View ArticleBreakfast Sandwich - SF Dish of the Month June 2013
Not the east coast but westerish: Bunk Sandwiches in Portland OR has a hard roll breaky sando which is excellent. This roll is not huge and has poppy seeds, if that still counts.
View ArticleGrocery Outlet June 2013
We just ate the Niman bacon/chipotle meatloaf- pretty good! Also picked up a 6 pack of Clif Mojo bars- Chocolate Almond Coconut for $3.49 (?- but they're usually at least $1/each). This was at Oakland.
View ArticleWhat times to go for Orenchi Ramen to minimize wait time?
Nothing has changed, it's still mobbed. I got there at 5pm on Saturday -- 30 mins before opening time -- and there were already 8 names on the list. By 5:15, the inside waiting area was completely...
View ArticleBerkeley - Seeking Prepared Food Recommendations
Today's little fresh apricot tarts were excellent. Definitely a 'eat the same day' item.
View ArticleNew "Jules thin crust Pizza" next to Zachary's in Oakland...WTF?
I'll have one gluten free thin crust pizza with cheese, sackcloth and ashes. :-)
View ArticleLooking for the best pie in the Bay Area.
I like the pies at Mission Beach Cafe, though I haven't been in a while.
View ArticleSub Center's bread
They, as well as Roxie's Market and Deli for that matter, haven't been forthcoming from what I've read: http://blogs.sfweekly.com/foodie/2010/11/submarine_center_italian_saus.php
View ArticleBay Area Food Festivals and Events, June 2013 -
RL: We had the exact same experience and your assessment is correct. I hope that someone will report that things have improved....
View ArticleHopscotch Special for 1-yr anniversary this week only
Just off Tablehopper, starting now and only thru this Sat 6/15: "Oakland’s ~HOPSCOTCH~ is celebrating a year in business with a pretty sweet deal. They’ve put together a three-course “greatest hits”...
View ArticleFried Chicken: Pican or Miss Ollie's?
Have you been to Luka's since the chef left a couple of months ago?
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