First time San Francisco visit
Thanks, the last time I was there, maybe a couple years ago, the weekday crowd was pretty thick before the doors opened at 11am. Well, it will be interesting to hear fresh reports on how it's doing...
View ArticleNeed dining recommendations for North Coast trip. (moved to California board)
We moved this discussion over to the California board, but if any of you Bay Area hounds have any advice, you can find that discusssion here: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/912125
View ArticlePadi Indonesian in San Leandro
I was in Hayward Saturday morning, and looked up Padi's website thinking I'd stop by the Berkeley location if it had something suitable for August's dish of the month. That's when I learned about the...
View ArticleBackyard in Forestville
Anyone tried the fried chicken dinner? http://backyardforestville.com/specialmenu.pdf The chef/owner is an alum of Ad Hoc afterall . . .
View ArticleNEW: Elmira Rosticceria - sandwich, coffee shop, breakfast/brunch in SF...
It is indeed truffle oil. I went in for breakfast a couple weeks ago and walked by a server putting a beautiful plate of eggs benedict down on a table and was accosted by that unmistakable stench of...
View ArticleWading through South Bay's great Indian restaurants
The apollo fish is very nice at The Menu. I'm glad to have a good source of this dish near me even after Peacock has closed. Michael
View ArticleOpentable losing restaurants to Urbanspoon
TechCrunch article about the deal: http://techcrunch.com/2013/08/05/urbanspoon-to-focus-on-quality-restaurant-reviews-after-selling-rezbook-to-opentable/
View ArticleGujarati food
Thanks for that! Generally not a fan of Indian (or other!) buffets but maybe to get the shrikhand!
View ArticleHong Kong Lounge II Opens On Geary
Yesterday at noon, there was a line with a 20 minute wait until we were seated immediately in the 'back room'. The most delightful of dim sum was the pipa tofu, the mashed tofu and shrimp that looks...
View ArticleMikkeller Bar [SF]
I'm from Ontario as well, and (barely) old enough to remember the conversion to metric. They pulled back a bit to address people's fears of change and being cheated if package sizes changed. So beer...
View ArticleCronut at Paris Baguette (S.Bay) & Lee's Deli (2nd/Folsom, SF) - anyone try...
San Francisco magazine was not impressed. http://www.modernluxury.com/san-francisco/story/too-much-nut-not-enough-cro
View ArticleWeekend escape in August - Need some guidance
Some great suggestions here! Thanks all for the advice! Unfortunately my work plans have changed at the last minute and now I have to be in Memphis instead (guess I'll have to console myself w some...
View ArticleSpoonrocket: Designer meals $6 delivered
The meat options tend to be more substantial - some are a really decent portion, others could use a bit more, but when we get this for dinner, we either add a salad/extra veg, or get the veggie dish to...
View ArticleSad state of San jose dining.
Single Barrel is OK if you get there early. but the affectation can be a bit much, the overly intrusive crowd mangement, the hush hush atmosphere, the gloomy lighting. The interview process for drinks...
View Articlegood cheap eats near san francisco giants and downtown
Hi all will be traveling in San Francisco namely near the San Francisco Giants and downtown area. Looking for good cheap eats in ten mile radius from downtown and baseball stadium. Won't be driving so...
View Articlebirthday cake in SF
Chocolate Fedora is my fave at Stella. The Chocolate Mousse cake from Schubert's is along the same lines: light chocolate sponge with ganache/mousse topped with choc shavings. Ask them to decorate with...
View ArticleThe Dilettante's Guide to Sonoma Wineries
We hope you'll come back to Ledson to experience extraordinary hospitality in an exquisite atmosphere and taste impeccable wines! You'll also have a chance to meet Scarlet, the most loving dog at our...
View ArticleNew Ramen Joint in J-Town (Waraku) [San Francisco]
Looks like they are the same owners of Raijin Kitchen (another ramen parlor) in the Parkside District. It opened in the Spring, but it never really operated with consistent hours. I pass by it on my...
View ArticleLunch for 25 near Parc 55 Union Square
I'm trying to plan a lunch for 25 people near the Parc 55 hotel. Any suggestions on a place with space for such a group? I'd like to stay under $20 per person.
View ArticleWading through South Bay's great Indian restaurants
To your original question, adam (great avatar picture, by the way!) in Sunnyvale off Lawrence Expressway, I had many good experiences at Sneha, but haven't been back recently. Big crowded bustling...
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