Hong Kong Lounge II Opens On Geary
My husband and I have mastered the "formula" to not over grossly over-ordering, which we used to do when coming earlier on (it's hard when you have to decide up front what you want vs. having carts!)....
View ArticleNapa / Sonoma - unique, non-touristy, cult, good value?
Well, I am usually all over coming to Sonoma (since I grow grapes here), but if you aren't interested in doing the whole wine weekend deal, it might make sense to avoid coming here when everybody is...
View Articlebirthday cake in SF
And a quick update that I loved Pinkie's. I'll definitely try a few others, but their cakes are old-fashioned, with high-quality ingredients, and delicious. Wide variety of sizes. Most are offered as...
View Articlehapa ramen (ferry building) report [San Francisco]
Luke Tsai reported in EBX that Sobo in Oakland has introduced gluten-free ramen....
View ArticleCronut at Paris Baguette (S.Bay) & Lee's Deli (2nd/Folsom, SF) - anyone try...
Thanks for trying it & reporting back. I'll just stick w/ kouign amanns I like those from Starter Bakery & B Patisserie.
View ArticleDesco - Regional Italian in Old Oakland
Problem is that table grapes don't really have enough flavor for the application. I've had them made with the tiny "champagne" grapes that appear around this time of year, and they're not that tasty...
View ArticleHalf Moon Bay with Dog
We enjoy going to HMB with our dog, too. Just to add one more place to pamf's excellent list: Sam's Chowder House, just before Pillar Point. They have a nice heated patio with a view, and the beach...
View ArticleRamen Izakaya Goku open in the Mission
Went tonight with my husband. A very solid bowl of noodles. The noodles had a very nice bite. Both my husband and I got the tonkotsu pork noodles, which are available in five different degrees of...
View ArticleAngelina's Cafe & Catering in SF Richmond District - hidden gem for...
Read on SFoodie that Angelina'a Cafe & Catering in SF Richmond District makes good sandwiches. Who's tried it? Angelina's Cafe & Catering 6000 California at 22nd Ave, SF 415-221-7835 Article...
View ArticleRitsu Tonkotsu Ramen - Izakaya Sozai [San Francisco]
In May, the parking, traffic, and leisure time stars aligned such that I finally managed to park and slide into a seat at Izakaya Sozai before the ramen ran out. It was insanely crowded and even more...
View ArticleTrader Joe's, SF -- Is Caille Millner right?
Decided to go early Tuesday evening instead. South of Market branch was busy, but not bad. Didn't get into a fist fight over the kale (or anything else). Shelves seemed well-stocked. Took it all to my...
View ArticleHimalayan Kitchen in Mtn View
The menu also has Desi Chinese dishes, here's the link. http://www.himalayan-kitchen.com/menu
View ArticleA week in San Francisco. Must visits?
The Saturday morning farmers market at the Ferry Building Plaza is certainly a highlight. It would be helpful if you give us some sense of what kinds of foods you enjoy and what price range appeals to...
View ArticleFood for 3 Nights Napa Valley + 1 Night Healdsburg
The Shed doesn't appear to have dinner service. Chalkboard looks fine---what appears to be a trend toward casual dining. Other thoughts will be appreciated. Thanks!
View ArticleThe Dilettante's Guide to Sonoma Wineries
Enjoy your trip! Cornerstone - gardens (think sculpture & hardscape more than plants), shops (sculpture, odd & unusual items to see) www.cornerstonesonoma.com/ Benziger - try to get to the...
View ArticleMikkeller Bar [SF]
The visit to Mikkeller was a one-off experience for me because I was providing my visiting hipster daughter from New York with some bragging material. I don't frequent the other bars you cited, but...
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