Best Cantonese style Egg Foo Young?
True enough...but I was only wondering if his l lordship called it 'gross' based on actual taste experience or simply based on the description...or maybe an aversion to eggs to being with??? Looks like...
View ArticleLittle blue crab at Asian grocery stores?
They are also found in the Chesapeake Bay and up and down the East Coast. We pulled them in from a few Pots off our Dock and often get pretty big ones. Though you can keep 5" to 5.25" depending on the...
View ArticleHummus Mediterranean Kitchen, San Mateo - who's tried it?
Yes, we went once, a few months ago, shortly after it opened. We got two sampler platters, the house combo and the mezze trio, so we could try lots of things. I'm trying to remember - we liked it, we...
View ArticleRamen Izakaya Goku open in the Mission
A new ramen place owned by the same people as Men-Oh soft opened July 28th according to their FB page: https://www.facebook.com/RamenGoku This is great news, since I was disappointed by my last visit...
View ArticleBreakfast spots?
I'm not sure how far you consider out of walking distance, but the best place my wife and I found for breakfast during our stay was Mama's. It's not overly expensive, but it is about a mile away so it...
View ArticleWhere to buy Octopus (Large tentacles) in the Bay area
The search ended up successful, although through a bit of luck. Mitsuwa had the tentacle to which you refer, but at $20.00+ a pound - Yikes! I did find baby (2.99/lb) and mid size at Mi Pueblo...
View ArticleOren's Hummus Shop in PA
Agreed. It's always been dinner for me, Israelis seem to eat it as a final meal of the day more than a lunch.
View ArticleHeading to Temescal tomorrow, with toddler
My rankings: Lush, Scream Sorbet (RIP) > Sketch >> Tara's > Ici. It's obviously an area where personal preference varies greatly, but if you like Lush, I think you may find Tara's a little...
View Articlegreat eats in the Mission [San Francisco]
There are City directories online for San Francisco for most past years that list all the restaurants in town. Unfortunately, they are listed alphabetically and not by location, so it takes a bit of...
View ArticleLunch for 10-15 persons on weekday in NW San Francisco
2nd on Presidio Social Club. Across the way is Dixie, which could easily handle a party of 15.
View ArticleWeekend escape in August - Need some guidance
Other options in North Beach are Original Joe's, The House or Park Tavern. 51 Romolo, Comstock Saloon or Rickhouse for drinks after. For farm to table in the Mission on Sunday, other choices would be...
View ArticleSF Restaurant recs for FOODIES WITH KIDS.
Might be out of your way but there are always kids at Gialina in Glen Park. It's steps away from a BART station.
View ArticleLobster Roll
Don't know why but lim craving a lobster roll. I'm looking for help from my fellow Bay Area foodies.
View ArticleMontreal Smoked Meat
I've tried Augie's Smoke Meat and it's amazing. The best of the pastrami and corned beef world combined and better than them both. Monday lunch for sure!
View Articleyour Favorite things from Cheeseboard?
Oh Hi MWong. This week's advanced cheese the LE MANIGODINE. The were out of BRILLAT SAVERIN so that is not a bad cheese to spread on some stone fruit when it is a bit overripe. Although may be bit more...
View ArticleGive me your best
Just got an announcement from UrbanDaddy about Big Sur's first new restaurant in 10 years, Big Sur Roadhouse. http://www.glenoaksbigsur.com/roadhouse.html Marlowe might work for one of your dinners. Do...
View ArticleSpicy food in San Mateo
Little Sichuan 168 E 4th Ave San Mateo CA 94401 At the same authentic quality level as Spices II, many dishes better. One of best Sichuan in Bay Area. Plenty of super spicy dishes.
View ArticleEl Cerrito/Berkeley/Richmond/Oakland Cupcakes?
Was reminded that I haven't updated this with the results of my (sweet) research. :) Loved CupKate's, ended up ordering from them for my party and was extremely happy with them. Cupcakes arrived...
View ArticleLobster Roll
Try to re-direct your craving to a shellfish that swims in more proximate waters. I know that's not what you want to hear. There should be a support group, helping homesick lobster lovers who have...
View ArticlePeacock Indian Restaurant in Mountain View
That's sad. it has served as my saturday lunch takeout spot for their biriyani a few times over the last couple of years. it was always been somewhat empty so i was wondering how they managed to stay...
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