Rare Hamburgers in Oakland/Alameda?
I don't believe there's any pork in the burger unless you order the optional bacon.
View ArticleBest of Chinatown restaurants [San Francisco]
I like some of the items at Kam Po very much ( good beef stew and roast meats ) but just wanted to mention that it is very bare bones - when compared to Great Eastern, Lai Hong Lounge, Z&Y etc...
View ArticleOnly two days in SF for the first time! How to choose???
Another vote for AQ. If you want something in the Financial District, Barbacco, great food at surprisingly reasonable prices.
View ArticleEarly stages of planning Napa trip?
We discovered Sunshine Market on our last trip to the Napa Valley. I thought they had nice provisions to stock a picnic basket.
View ArticleIn praise of La Mexicana in Oakland
haven't been there in a long time. thanks for the reminder.
View ArticleFirst Jersey Mike's Subs now open in Santa Clara an East Coast transplant -...
I found it exactly the same quality as the Jersey Mike's in North Carolina, which is to say - I like it quite a bit. Slicing the meat to order really does make a difference, and I like the spice and...
View ArticleHawker Fare [Oakland]
Really good meal last night. The grilled ears of corn w/ miso spread that were on special were fabulous. Liked the salt and pepper shrimp, blistered green beans, and a pork dish (not remembering name)...
View ArticleLychees (2013)
they are already bagged and tied up in net bags. I think you could ask the cashier for a sample. I bought more today at about 2.29/pound. Bigger seeds, but still juicy and sweet. I hope you find some...
View ArticleEarly stages of planning Napa trip?
Not to worry -- here the go-around: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/854843#7424341
View ArticleS&T Hong Kong Seafood, Outer Sunset, SF
Hadn't tried this for a while, so, naturally, we pigged out: Half a pound of boiled live prawns suffered slightly from both too little "wow--fresh ocean" flavor and slightly rubbery texture, but were...
View ArticleHoneyberry roti buns on Irving in SF
usually get the day old ones: -irving, chocolate, 1/2 off, .95 -san mateo, cream cheese, 6/$4 just toast/microwave at home, taste about the same as fresh.... btw, the roti buns come frozen, they are...
View ArticleHas anyone been to Mazzat in SF?
Is it bad C-hound form to reply to my own query? Hope not. A friend and I shared a Mazzat (mezze) plate--required two orders, $18 apiece, permits a total of 3 hot and 3 cold choices. Oddly enough, the...
View ArticleOnly two days in SF for the first time! How to choose???
Another vote for AQ. Try Ebisu in the Sunset district for sushi
View ArticleLocal Blenheim apricots June/July 2013 - hurry before they are gone! Morgan...
Organic Blenheims today at Berkeley Bowl, $2.59 / pound. I picked the ripest ones form the bin and they did not disappoint -- apricot candy!
View ArticleCrystal Jade [San Francisco]
Passed by today to see the "coming soon" signage. It's going to be a "Crystal Jade Jiang Nan" location, so it's a bit of everything, including the XLB and la mian. These blog posts give a pretty good...
View ArticleCoupon deal for dinner Applewood Inn/Sonoma Cty
Great, my husband will be happy to hear that. I am so looking forward to that meal. Hopefully the heat wave ends by then. We want to check out the redwoods at Armstrong in the afternoon before dinner.
View ArticleBest of Chinatown restaurants [San Francisco]
I think most of the newer and better Chinese restaurants are now outside of the city.
View ArticleHelp,with a pre-dinner snack, please.
Get off BART at 16th St. and go to Tartine or one of the half-dozen other great coffee & sweets places within a few blocks, then take the 22 bus to your hotel.
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