Trader Vic's, Emeryville - what to order?
The original location was at 65th St and San Pablo Avenue--it always cracks me up when I pass by the nearby McDonalds to think that the Mai Tai was invented there.
View ArticleBoulevard [San Francisco]
I've been to Cotogna three times now and I've left with the same impression each time: the pasta dishes are always perfectly executed, but I haven't really enjoyed any non-pasta dish I've ordered....
View Articlelate suggestions near City College Ocean/Phelan campus?
Yup, Taqueria El Menudo is open till midnight according to Yelp. I thought it was surprisingly good the one time I tried it, and they have some meat choices unusual for an SF taqueria.
View ArticleKenta Ramen (Foster City)
Any one been yet? It appears to have been open about a month now.
View ArticleSan Francisco’s Legacy Bars and Restaurants
Plenty of dumpy buildings on that list. I'd also argue that Boudin represents a certain era in factory architecture.
View ArticleBest Wineries in Sonoma County
I'm talking about the chart I'd make if I had the time. The 11 California wineries in the 1976 tasting weren't the only ones selling world-class wine by then, but there were very few others. There...
View ArticleVietnam House Chowdown Report [San Francisco]
Got back to this place for lunch again. Really impressed with how fresh everything is, the good prices, the clean space inside, and the amount of herbs you get with the apps. The rib-eye shaking beef...
View Articleeliminate 3 out of 5; final itinerary decisions for 3 night stay
I would keep AQ for sure. I would keep Creen if you want to see a more Californian approach to high end fine dining and if you want a high end experience. You can get similar technique at EMP or Le...
View ArticleDinner suggestions Americas Cup Pavillion Fri 6/21/13
Coqueta might work for you. it's at Pier 5 and we have enjoyed it on two visits. I don't think you can be seated before 5:30 at La Mar. The last time we went to Coqueta, the bar there was full at 5:00...
View ArticleThe Red Whale - Oakland
I think the sign in the window just says coming soon. A post on their Facebook page says they're shooting for early July.
View ArticleRoast Shop in Palo Alto [House-cured Pastrami, Kosher, Deli]
I'm always on the hunt for a good pastrami sandwich so when I heard they smoke and cure their own I knew I wanted to give this place a try. I'll just go ahead and say I was pretty disappointed. They...
View ArticleTwo nights and one full day in SF - food help!
Definitely have to agree with Carrie, this question gets asked all the time and it's hard to know where to start when your net is cast so wide. There's a ton of places for craft brew. Monk's Kettle and...
View ArticleOakland Chinatown--best of, by restaurant
Almost always getting food to go and always from Gum Wah. Roast pork - from the rib section, but even the shoulder can be good. Steamed chicken with ginger sauce Roast duck
View ArticleVisiting from Boston: Los Altos area questions
I like Himawari a lot too, but did something happen to Santa recently? I haven't been there in over a year but I've never had a bad bowl of ramen there.
View Articlebest barbecue in marin/sonoma?
Can you ask them to leave the meat in whole pieces and charge you by the pound; seems more cost effective for the both of you... but who knows about policies and such...
View ArticleTamashii ramen pacific east mall,richmond
Logo appears to be the same as this spot in Sherman Oaks. That would be nice if they're related. http://www.tamashiiramen.com/...
View ArticleA brief note about Jang Su Jang - naeng myun and more
Thanks for posting about Jang Su Jang. I've tried it once, two years ago. I remember at the time asking if there was a website because I'd been unable to find one. The owner or manager sheepishly said...
View ArticleLunch spots with good wine lists in Napa or Sonoma?
This is perfect - Thank you! This sounds like exactly what I was looking for. And glad to hear more endorsements for Farmhouse. And I should clarify what I mean by "tasting" probably. I'm not a...
View ArticleDinner suggestions Americas Cup Pavillion Fri 6/21/13
As Robert said Robert Lauriston about 21 hours ago They're not full, they just don't take reservations before 5:30. You could show up at 5:00 and hit the happy hour (3-6 daily) first for half-price...
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