Mission delivery for new parents?
They're very nice people, and for $1(?) they'll do concierge service to accommodate any dietary restrictions. Worth an email or a call. My favorite dishes: any roasted fish, paleo "rice" made from...
View ArticleUpscale seafood. [San Francisco]
Bar Crudo has been a bit uneven for me lately. It used to be my favorite seafood place in the city but lately it's been more acceptably good than hitting it out of the park. The flavors for the crudo...
View ArticleSF Chron restaurant critic anonymity (redux)
From my knowledge, and from reading some of the anecdotes in this thread, there is no way in hell that he would have been treated that way at Kokkari if he had been recognized. If he had been...
View ArticleCafe St Jorge
I dont live too far from here and will probably come by fairly often when telecommuting. I would have gone there "today" [Sunday] but they are closing at 330 from Sun - Wed ... although I think they...
View ArticleMama Ji's in the Castro for Dim Sum & Sichuan, San Francisco
Any time you want to go, I'll be happy to go with you.
View ArticleMission delivery for new parents?
Nice thing about Mission Chinese is that they deliver outside the Mission too-- I haven't bothered going to the restaurant in years. Looking on Yelp, looks like Udupi Palace (South Indian) and Gajalee...
View ArticleSF destination eats south of 280 & west of 101
Rice Valley Shanghai Bistro just opened up on Monterey, next to the Safeway and across the street from Shanghai Dumpling King. No one has yet identified a dish done better here than elsewhere in SF,...
View ArticleFavorite Guilty Pleasure near Financial District [San Francisco]
"looking to break strict diet for one amazing treat"
View ArticleNeed Birthday Cake Bakery Recommendations for East Bay
I'm a huge fan of Braxtons' Boxes in Richmond/El Cerrito. Their frosting is VERY light and fluffy and they have a lot of different options. Five stars on Yelp and more than 100 reviews. They let us...
View ArticleSidestreet Pho, Alameda
While the jury is out on the pho, we thought the snow ice was an outrageous steal at $5 and easily enough for a family of 4. Great textures.
View ArticleWhere can I find the best San Diego Style Al Pastor and Carne Asada burritos...
This is absolutely the thing to do. I can't drive through Fairfield without a stop at Adalberto's, most recently Saturday. The takeout menu lists 2 SD locations and 8 in NorCal, the others being:...
View ArticleIs there anything good and inexpensive in Japantown these days? [San Francisco]
Suzu's Udon used to be my go to in J-Town when I lived in the city many moons ago. At one point they made their own noodles I believe. Still looking for a great Udon place in the Bay Area...I miss...
View Articlegreat eats in the Mission [San Francisco]
I can't think of a way to measure that - maybe it could be done by business licenses and/or alcohol licenses? You always seem to have the "hook up" on alcohol license latest - is there a DB that goes...
View ArticleCremeux Ex Machina - California style gelato at SF Ferry Bldg Farmers Market...
I also checked out their website. The machine they're using is Italian (naturally) with some unique features. It also runs a cool $27K and there is only one other on the west coast.
View ArticleKaiten (Conveyor Belt) Sushi in the Bay Area
FWIW, the famous Midori Sushi chain in Tokyo recently opened a large conveyor-belt sushi restaurant inside the Seibu Dept. Store in Shibuya. Of course, in this location they have all kinds of foods and...
View ArticleAnything new on Happy Bakery & Deli rebuilding?
Thanks KK. I don't get into that area much and have been really wondering! Looking forward to those "roasties" (goose & duck). Wish they would have some of the dishes we enjoyed while they were at...
View ArticleLittle blue crab at Asian grocery stores?
Thanks chej: so if they are really too small for steaming, how are they typically prepared/eaten? When we're in Hawaii we buy a type of poke that's done with them flavored with kimchee that we like a...
View ArticleQuick 2 day trip in Napa Valley - winery selection
Of those three you'd choose a tour from, I'd do Stag's Leap Wine Cellars -- the caves are very impressive, the winery has an important history. Then, I'd also taste at Silverado because it's just a...
View ArticleMing Kee (formerly Happy Bakery), Hong Kong Style B-B-Q in San Francisco
Guangdong BBQ Tea House is supposedly staffed by a roastie chef from R & G and a stir fry chef from mayflower/millbrae (thanks Ken!) eats: "rock cod flllets with cream corn" -disappointed swai fish...
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