China Village (Albany) is open!
i posted this on the other thread, about the long awaited opening after the fire. reposting here: We went last night. Place was packed at 8:30, but by the time we were done - 9:30 - we were the only...
View ArticleAnother novice's Napa itinerary cry for help
We belong to both Hendry and Rombauer wine clubs. From a tour perspective, I would choose Hendry. Very interesting walking in the vineyard, and tasting the same grape grown in different areas (blocks...
View Articlearriving just in time for the BART strike!
I second the recommendation for Hakka. Also, for Burmese, there's Mandalay Burma Superstar, both in Inner Richmond. I also liked B Star when I went there, and they have some Burmese items, though it's...
View ArticleGluten-free vegan option at non-veggie restaurants.
I think both AQ and Bar Tartine in SF. Definitely Gather in Berkeley.
View ArticleDong Bei Mama update [San Francisco]
What a lost. The effort was a overload on the staff. But I am glad we had a chance to try them a year ago.
View Articlerussian river wineries open on 4th of july?
The Wine Road posted a list of wineries in Northern Sonoma County that will be closed on the 4th of July 2013 or closing earlier than usual. "MOST Wine Road wineries will be OPEN on July 4th. Here is a...
View ArticleFarm for addendum/ thomas Keller fried chicken?
This old post (2008) says the chicken comes from Texas. http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/505947#3567458
View ArticleRichmond: Huong Tra for Vietnamese
If you try Huong Tra's version of bun cha hanoi, please do post.
View ArticleBay Area Seed Lending Libraries
Recently I learned about public libraries "loaning" seed. http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/889734 Then last month I met the executive director of Collective Roots which is a partner in the East Palo...
View ArticleCanteen to close!
Really sad. End of September I was planning to dine there. I just missed it. :-(
View ArticleComal - Berkeley
A friend and I went again last night. We were sort of pressed for time and let the server know. We got seated immediately during the height of dinner hour, got drinks, tizers, and entrees and were out...
View Articleauthentic non-Americanized Thai food in the east bay?
The reports are pretty mixed: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/416299
View ArticleEarly stages of planning Napa trip?
Thank you Carrie this is what I needed. I will look into these. We do have res. at Far Niente for the day we drive in. We like the car collection my husband has a dealership so that caught his eye.
View ArticleInexpensive Sonoma
Lots of reports on Hole in the Wall: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/792210 Also a great bakery a few blocks away: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/626471
View ArticleGuerneville as location for Russian, Sonoma and Napa?
We live in Windsor and I can honestly say there are five restaurants that are excellent. Some of the best food in each ethnic category that we have sampled. Chinois Asian Bistro...
View ArticleSonoma and Guerneville
That's the one, food and service were excellent both times there.
View ArticleMorimoto in Napa - worth it?
We had lunch there last year. Other than the cocktail and dessert, I thought it was just meh. Much better options in the area.
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