Source for canned craft beer/microbrews in Sonoma County?
Thanks for the replies! Bottle Barn is on my list to check out, but Beercraft and the Whole Foods are new to me since I've been away from Sonoma County for the last several years.
View ArticleNEW: Elmira Rosticceria - sandwich, coffee shop, breakfast/brunch in SF...
Went back for the porchetta sandwich yesterday. Very disappionted as it was pretty dry with the toasted cabbatta bread. Adding some of the fried kale side helped a bit with the moisture but then turned...
View ArticleNapa Valley recs please - activities, lunches, wineries
We had a fantastic weekend - just the ticket! Although it was HOT! Lunch at Hog Island Oyster started things off right. Dinner at Redd was fantastic - pork belly, tomato/bread salad, skate wing and...
View ArticleSonoma and Guerneville
Robert has two very good choices, For The Applewood Inn, there is an excellent Travelzoo coupon that gives full dinner (apps. entrees. dessert plus a glass of wine) for $79.00 FOR TWO PEOPLE. A great...
View ArticleCommunity Survey: Dan Dan Noodles (Simplified: 担担面 Traditional: 擔擔麵 Pinyin:...
I didn't know there were two versions. But no, it had heat, but too much sugary sweetness. The non-spicy photo on the menu looks rather like what I was served at South Legend in Milpitas.
View ArticleHummus - SF Dish of the Month July 2013
I agree about Haig's Hummus. It's my favorite store bought hummus. I always get the spicy version. There is some slight variability in batches I have noticed but it's always good. It has a good blend...
View Articleauthentic non-Americanized Thai food in the east bay?
For a little hole in the wall with very authentic Thai food I strongly recommend Old Weang Ping. If you go there, be sure to call the phone number on the door to be let it. The place will look closed,...
View ArticleAffordable Large Group (30-40) dinner in SF?
Hello chowhounds! I have tried to use the search and read some old posts, but I'm not getting exactly what I want. I thought I'd start my own post. My partner and I are going to be (finally!) getting...
View Articlearriving just in time for the BART strike!
You can also take SamTrans buses from the airport to San Francisco. The 292 is the slow "local" bus and the KX is the express. They are cheaper than BART, and depending on traffic, the KX can actually...
View ArticleGuerneville as location for Russian, Sonoma and Napa?
I'll revive this as I have a strong hotel recommendation for this area, for out-of-town visitors. When I was working, the Wine Country was just a day trip for us. However, now that we're retired, we...
View ArticleLooking for info on Moorish-influenced Andalusian cuisine
Thanks TodaComida and Rob! I will look into both of your suggestions.
View ArticleFood Tour suggestion
I'll be in next week for a conference and looking for a walking SF food tour for Friday during the day. I'm from Louisville, but a CA native and been to SF many times. I've independently created my own...
View Articlegreat pad thai in Berkeley-Oakland area?
Have you tried "Your Place" on University at Acton?
View ArticleWhere can I find the best San Diego Style Al Pastor and Carne Asada burritos...
Not much of an al pastor fan, although in SF San Jose Taquaria uses a gyro type spit. Technically, is it al pastor without it? My standard is to order carne asada burritos with just salsa and double...
View ArticleGluten-free vegan option at non-veggie restaurants.
Aziza. Call ahead. Atelier Crenn. Ditto.
View ArticleCoffee Cultures - Financial District SF
New place serving Counter Culture coffee exclusively just opened a few days ago at 225 Bush. Can't wait to try it. Does anyone know if they sell CC beans?...
View ArticleAl Hamra, Indian-Pakistani in the Mission [San Francisco]
i'm not entirely sure pakwan is faster -- i've had some loooong waits for dishes there (20 mins, maybe 30) -- it is pretty unpredictable in my experience. sometimes fast, sometimes slow. al hamra has...
View Articlechina village reopening [Albany]
Right, i remembered it as West Lake from a year or two ago, and the West-Style 1000 Chili Pepper Fish fillet does not say anything about it being a soup - but maybe that is what they're referring to...
View ArticleBest XLB in Downtown with easy/safe public transportation?
Well, other people have their favorites, but arguably the best xiaolong bao in the city, and the most expensive with its kurobuta pork, happens to be at Yank Sing's two locations downtown. They are...
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