Thai preserved radish & shell-on dried shrimp
Are you looking for the small or the large dried shrimp? I recently bought small shell on dried shrimp at Manila Oriental Market. They're the same type pictured here:...
View ArticleBest Fish & Chips, Smelts in Half Moon Bay?
I rarely visit HMB without a stop at the Ketch. Last Saturday I departed from my usual fried fish on toasted sourdough and ordered the fish and chips. The oil must not have been up to temp because the...
View ArticleBreakfast in Oakland or Emeryville
that's too bad. add me to the list that liked Local Cafe's food. that end of Piedmont doesn't look to get a lot of daytime foot traffic.
View ArticleCapo's - SF - Tony Gemignani does Chicago-style
We went last night. I'm not a huge fan of Chicago style pizza (way more bread and dairy than I generally eat all day, much less in one sitting) but liked this place pretty well. Great whiskey sour at...
View ArticleIsraeli white cheese (Gvina Levana) in Palo Alto?
Advice from Janna Gur. Gvina Levana Literally “white cheese”, this soft, fresh, creamy cheese made from cow’s milk is similar to German quark. It was brought to Palestine by German Templer settlers at...
View ArticleSeeking good house-made muhammara
try the "Turkish salad" at Oasis on Telegraph in Oakland. Addictive.
View ArticleCheap-ish dinner in Berkeley, but still sit-down
Venus on Shattuck has good food and many of the main courses are within your budget. http://www.venusrestaurant.net/dinner.pdf
View ArticleCheap-ish dinner in Berkeley, but still sit-down
Le Petit Cheval's definitely in that price range. So is Anh Hong. Comal's the most expensive Mexican restaurant in town. Most items on the menu are under $15, but you'd probably want to share a couple...
View Articlebest rotisserie chicken in marin?
I like the ones from Whole Foods as well as the ones from Paradise that they sell from their barbeque stand out front.
View ArticleSF Chinatown Dim Sum closing deals ?
If you are a regular, the DS stores would comp you a broken custard tart or a throw in an extra goodie -- even NOT at closing time. The 99 Ranch DS deli at Richmond has special closing deals. Go early...
View ArticleTraditional pad thai anywhere?
Interesting, I never new the history of pad thai. Good pad thai is sublime. The best one we ever had was in a little stand on the street in Chang Mai. I remember Plearn used to make a decent one but I...
View ArticleQuiet gastro pub-type lunch spot?
While the cocktails and food are really good, the din of happy customers can be overwhelming at the Tipsy Pig. It maybe quieter on weekdays but weekends are LOUD!!!
View ArticleIs it just me or is it rather difficult to find good steak in the Bay Area?
i tried the ribeye at il pollaio last night and really liked it. great dish for $20 -- and i split it with the gf. service was perfect. room is not fancy, but i like the feel of it. obviously, the...
View ArticleSaison 3.0 [San Francisco]
Today Tasting Table featured the bar's ala carte menu. Eight dishes available. http://www.tastingtable.com/entry_detail/sf/14179
View ArticleCooking Papa (Foster City)
A few of us other hounds have been daydreaming about a chowdown starring Cooking Papa's private kitchen items. Say it and we will come!
View ArticleOur continuing search for East Bay Coffee roasters
Unless you can work through the bulk of beans you're mail ordering while they're still prime, it's really a good idea to get it from a local store. Depends how much coffee you go through. Mail ordering...
View ArticlePoppaCakes – Custom built ice cream sandwiches in Rohnert Park
I'm sorry to hear this too, but thanks for letting us know. I'd hoped they could make it to another summer.
View ArticleHottest Taco Joint in San Francisco
Tacubaya in Berkeley would be worth reaching out to. I prefer a more nitty gritty, street taco. But they do upscale pretty well.
View ArticleSpinster Sisters in Santa Rosa
Looks great, was just about to ask how your dinner turned out.
View ArticleGreen Grocer Breakfast at Windsor Farmers Market (and Santa Rosa)
And I did make it to Alexander Valley Bar, where I learned that Green Grocer will be cooking there every other Sunday. GG now sells at ELEVEN farmers markets, including Clement St in San Francisco....
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