First Jersey Mike's Subs now open in Santa Clara an East Coast transplant -...
C'mon, people! Surely someone has checked it out.
View ArticleWhere to buy noodles for chow fun?
Yes, I saw them @ the SJ Lion's market the other day. Have already purchased the dry, x-wide rice noodles so I'll go with those this time around.
View ArticlePatio seating in SF where the food is actually good
mission bowling club, le zinc, beretta
View ArticleDoes Vacaville have any good restaurants?
Fairfield has a lot more going on and is just about equidistant from Sacramento and SF: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902539
View ArticleSpice Ace in San Francisco
Oh my god. This is incredible! Thank you for the heads up; my husband will be thrilled.
View ArticleBay Area Food Festivals and Events, June 2013 -
And just heard more specifics from Bo Simons, librarian, on the wines: Ravenswood "Old Hill" and Carol Shelton "Monga", among others. Ravenswood Old Hill is great juice, wish I could be there.
View ArticleOver the Top Bloody Marys?
Yes, places that specialize in mariscos are the best bets. Odd that the shrimp were different there. Here's a photo of chavela preparada in Salinas, http://www.flickr.com/photos/melaniewong/346294717/
View ArticleOld Hing Lung on Broadway
I was chatting with a coworker about good 'ol Hing Lung (on Broadway) and we wondered if anyone ever learned where the front kitchen staff went to? The rice noodle maker and the fried 'donut' maker... :)
View ArticleDaniel's Jamaican food stand in Berkeley
That is the best food stand at the Ashby flea. I really like the chicken palou (sp?) served with rice (and pigeon peas?). I don't go there often, but when I do, it's chicken palou. I've had the roti a...
View ArticleGood Eats in Santa Clara?
I know this is an old thread but it came up on top when I logged in, so I suppose others who live in Santa Clara or who are asking about it still see it. So, sadly, I am replying to report that the...
View ArticleNice dinner out for 2 tired parents
AQ has a tasting menu ($68) with wine pairings (+$45).
View ArticleGrocery Outlet June 2013
Monterey Blvd, San Jose: Nina crushed tomatoes in tomato puree in stock, 28 oz for 99 cents. Whole seeded watermelons (big ones), $4.99 each. Van Camp's brand canned crab meat in the refrigerator case,...
View ArticleEarly stages of planning Napa trip?
Trespass is great (make an appointment) and in the area - but they exclusively do reds. Last time I was there they didn't have a bathroom - that may have changed. But they are among the vines and there...
View ArticleArk Chinese Restaurant in Alameda
Yes, the garden is a hidden gem. I walk through there sometimes on my perambulations around the neighborhood. The building is a hidden Victorian gem, too, even with the ugly additions. Just driving...
View ArticleGyu-don / Gyudon / Beef Bowl in San Francisco?
It wasn't just the quality of the beef. The Yoshinoya's in the US serve much saltier, less sweet gyu-don. I couldn't believe the difference after having it both in Japan and here. Even the Chinese ones...
View Articlebest fresh fish?
Glad to hear my reaction confirmed. I went once several years ago and was blown away. Went last year, though, and it really did not seem as good. I thought maybe it was just an off night, but simply...
View ArticleRefuge coming to Menlo Park
It's open It has a solid belgian-oriented beer list. It has the same great pastrami and burgers. Love those burgers. Price is a bit high for the "pastrami burger" at 17, and the beef is very good but...
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