Roast Shop in Palo Alto [House-cured Pastrami, Kosher, Deli]
Well, in a way, it has been corrected. A sign on the door says that as of June 13th, the restaurant is only open for private parties and catering; it's also no longer kosher. Essentially out of...
View ArticleHummus - SF Dish of the Month July 2013
Hummus isn't really something SF does exceptionally well, in my opinon, but Arabian Nights, Old Jerusalem and (sometimes) Yumma's are all good versions. For store bought, there's a Southern California...
View ArticleClaudia's Pastes & Empanadas in San Mateo
Noticed the grand opening sign flying over Claudia's Pastes & Empanadas in San Mateo. It was already closed when I peeked through the window after 8pm yesterday (Monday). I asked about it next door...
View ArticleLooking for Oakland Chinese Restaurant with Private Room
Peony has 2 rooms towards the back of the restaurant
View ArticleDoes anyone know of a good cooking school or teacher for kids?
She's done quite a few including camp last summer, pasta at Flour & Water, baking at Tartine, etc. In the most recent series, she did the pizza/pasta class and the Maverick one. If you search for...
View ArticleAl Hamra, Indian-Pakistani in the Mission
pakwan is not cheaper -- if anything it is a bit more expensive. al hamra is also BYOB. i think they're both good, though i have a slight preference for pakwan.
View ArticleTierra Mia - New coffee shop in La Lengua [SF]
I asked twice [I was incredulous] and the same woman said 10pm both times. That is also what the web page says: Open 7 days a week, 6:30AM to 10:00PM But I'm still dubious.
View ArticleHelp,with a pre-dinner snack, please. [San Francisco]
Exactly what I needed. Thanks so much!
View Articlechina village reopening [Albany]
Here is the first installment of the new menu at China Village
View Articlearriving just in time for the BART strike!
I have always made a reservation at La Ciccia, even when I lived in the hood, because contrary to absc's experience, I have seen people turned away without reservations, even early or on a weekday. So...
View ArticleISO jelly ear fungus
Following KK's tip, I found a package of dried Auricularia auricula at Marina Market in San Mateo for $10 with a 2015 expiration date. I later noticed a cheaper box and a 2014 exp date at New May Wah...
View ArticleSource for canned craft beer/microbrews in Sonoma County?
A group of us will be camping over the long 4th of July weekend and am looking for some delicious beer to take along on the trip. Since we will be camping along a river, I really don't want to bring...
View ArticleBrotzeit Biergarten - Oakland
My onion rings a couple of weeks ago were the opposite of bland -- very salty and crispy. I quite liked them. We also enjoyed the beer snack and sausage platters (although some sausages are better than...
View ArticleVery casual Berkeley/Albany/El Cerrito with AC and without Ronald McDonald
Seoul Gomtang has A/C and decent naengmyun (cold noodle dish)
View ArticleFavorite place for "shrimp with lobster sauce" ?
Thanks for the link. My version is like that described by the original poster of that article. No vegetables, no black bean, and yes minced pork. Looks like there may be a lot of good suggestions in...
View ArticleBest Sichuan on Peninsula?
I had a nice meal at Da Sichuan. There are two chefs, one from Chengdu and another from Chongqing. The female server has quite a sense of humor. I grabbed the take-out menu before I was seated, and was...
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