Pho Huong Nam Albany
Slow service cited by yelpers not in evidence tonight at early dinner. Pho good flavor with toothsome noodles. The goi cuon were loosely wrapped but the peanut.dipping sauce was one of the best I've...
View ArticleUpscale seafood.
Totally agree with everything except for the minor typo. The chef's name is "Parke" and, yes, he is a totally cool dude. Waterbar is very good if you are willing to spend the money.
View ArticleSonoma activities/ restaurant suggestions?
Like DavidT said, Sonoma Cty is big. VERY BIG. Especially in summer, when traffic can majorly suck at peak times on both Hwy 101 (commuters/suburban communities) and Sonoma Square (tour buses galore)....
View ArticleGreat Carnitas & Aqua Fresca @ Taqueria Guadalajara, Healdsburg
When my 4th of July weekend visitors wanted a dunk in the Russian River, I dropped them off at Veterans Memorial Beach in Healdsburg after brunch with a promise to fetch them in a couple hours....
View ArticlePick’s Drive In, Since 1923 in Cloverdale
This recent piece in The Bohemian marks Pick's 90th anniversary and shares some of its history. http://www.bohemian.com/northbay/meet-me-at-picks/Content?oid=2417808
View ArticleFavorite Ice Cream 2013
Clover-Stornetta soft-serve swirly cone at Pick's Drive In, Cloverdale, hit the spot today. Clover milk comes from family farms in Marin and Sonoma counties. Pick's holds the line on price --- with...
View ArticleSidestreet Pho, Alameda
the parking issue isn't new. the situation is the same even before Kai's opened decades ago. (this makes 8, 9 if the woori market spot becomes an eatery.)
View ArticleSmoke 'n Wings BBQ Smoke House in San Jose
Fingers crossed! Yeah, I noticed that when I was looking for more info. The website for Wings Dip, I guess the previous occupant, is still up. http://wingsdip.com/
View ArticleHow's the pizza at Benchmark Pizzeria? (Kensington)
Still haven't made it there yet. Has anyone tried the farinata?
View ArticleWine Kitchen at 507 Divisadero [San Francisco]
Nice. Featured on the weekend's Chow blog: http://www.chow.com/food-news/141029/wine-kitchen-in-the-western-addition/ Anyone else tried it?
View ArticleAlbayk San Mateo - for all your shawarma, falafel, hummus, babaganoush and...
Thanks to all for the pointer. The hummus was lovely, as reported in the Dish of the Month thread, http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/907615#8224419 and shown here,...
View ArticleRed Hot Chilli Pepper, Desi Chinese, San Carlos
go chaatzz (fremont) is desi chinese, has both strong positive and negative reviews (y.) my one and only experience wasn't pleasant. found the small portion (paneer chow chow) and flavors a turnoff.
View Articlegreat eats in the Mission
whoops, I forgot to include a link to an article in our local (Portland, OR) paper's monthly magazine, about the Mission: thought you all might be interested in what is being said 'about' it up here in...
View ArticleChina Village (Albany) is open!
Thanks to Ridge for organizing the dinner. For me the surprise was the tendon dish. When I see "tendon" I think of the big gelatinous bits in beef stew. This was paper-thin strips - sort of what you...
View ArticleSouthern Foodways Alliance's "Potlikker" event in Napa - August 18 -...
Thanks Melanie! That did it...just ordered tickets for the night market. Skylight in Ayden is one of best. Don't know how he will duplicate that incredible brick Ayden smokehouse at Alemany.
View ArticleHummus - SF Dish of the Month July 2013
I've found all the hummus I've tried from the Hummus Guy (at Heart of the City FM on Wednesdays) to be quite good. Also has garlicky-spicy olives (both black and green), tsatsiki, and INCREDIBLE...
View ArticleWhere do you purchase broccoli rabe in San Francisco?
Happy Boy is at Noe Valley on Saturday mornings and Mission Community Market (aka Mercado) on Thursday afternoons/evenings. Some of their produce can run a little on the high side, but their broccoli...
View ArticlePick’s Drive In, Since 1923 in Cloverdale
Gosh, I can't say about the mugs since I've not had a float yet this summer. They better! The river is very low this year. Normally, I'd take my visitors to the Asti Bridge, but not enough water for...
View Article