Heartland Healthy Food, Irving St, San Francisco
Noticed a new shop sporting a grand opening banner yesterday out in Irving Street's Chinatown. It carries vegetarian, mostly organic, non-GMO food stuffs, beverages and snack items. Most are made in...
View ArticleChef Wu Chinese Restaurant in Newark
I did note their "lunch specials" but it didn't really strike me as their thing. Thanks for confirming, I will stick to breakfast. But the decor? Have you seen the inside of Si Hai? Or to bring it...
View ArticleTasting menu, brunch, bakeries, coffee
My favorite tasting menu in the city is Benu (with beverage parings) just a really effortless well-done meal from start to finish and a really cohesive experience. Another couple to look at would be...
View ArticleHoneyberry roti buns on Irving in SF
I went here a few days ago. We tried a plain roti bun, which I liked. The flavor reminded me of tiramisu. I don't really understand why these are called "roti"—I asked, and one of the people behind the...
View ArticleSaha -- Best Middle Eastern in SF?
"Middle East" is a geographical region, not an ethnic or cultural one.
View ArticleFavorite Ice Cream 2013
I wouldn't infer that the non-egg bases are made entirely from scratch. The salted caramel is not as you say, made while you watch, to be able to tell. The liquid material of ingredients is poured from...
View ArticleNEW: Steins Beer Garden, Mtn View - Any reports?
I've eaten there over a dozen times, working through menu, learning the kitchen style, strengths, weaknesses, people, consistencies, some of the beers; attended a neighborhood party; actually first met...
View ArticleFavorite Berkeley Cheapish Dinner?
I need to try it again. On my one visit the shoyu broth was one note (katsuobushi) and really salty. The noodles were very good. The toppings . . . This is way off topic from the OP, so I'll leave it...
View ArticleBig Ed's Buzzard Barbecue in Santa Clara
The latest in a seeming string of brick and mortar BBQ restaurants founded by competition teams, Big Ed's Buzzard Barbecue, opened its doors today. In fact, just 10 minutes ago when I called to...
View ArticleIs there anything good and inexpensive in Japantown these days? [San Francisco]
As far as I know, On The Bridge is the only place in town serving yoshoku style dishes. I've mostly had their veggie and chicken curries, but I've tried a couple of their spaghetti dishes too (mentaiko...
View ArticleNeed Restaurant Recommendations for Large Group
Group of about 50 traveling to S.F. next year for a few days and need to do some advance planning. Would appreciate some recommendations for low to mid-range restaurants within the City that would be...
View ArticleSunday Breakfast - Dottie's or Brenda's?
dottie's food is far better; and it also opens earlier. that beign said, it's not as fun of a place to wati in line - 6th street is kind of seedy
View ArticleBoba Milk Tea - SF stepping it up!
I think Wondeful Foods will always hold a special place in the hearts of locals. I still make my occasional visits. But I don't know how it will be able to keep up with the new wave. Remember Sweet...
View ArticleOakland - Tian Jin Dumplings
we tried both the Tianjin pork and pork/veg buns. the only difference was a small amount of chives with the meat in the latter. they were good, and everything tasted fresh, simple, not excessive in...
View ArticleTonight!!! Near haight. 1 late dinner 1 lunch
for one - it was the only ethiopian/eritrean restaurant that served breakfast - which i always thought was unique. maybe it wasn't the best in the city, but it was still the only place in the upper...
View ArticleNEW: Steins Beer Garden, Mtn View - Any reports?
It is also amazing to see some of the weird takes that surface online about a new restaurant like this. When you have gotten to know the place's ins and outs and rituals and personnel somewhat, you...
View ArticleNeed Restaurant Recommendations for Large Group
Can I ask where your group is coming from? Do you have contacts with any local residents? Will you all be traveling about town together on a chartered bus?
View ArticleBest Cheese pizzas?
Ok looks like gas, unless they changed it out at some point. http://insidescoopsf.sfgate.com/blog/2007/10/12/pizza-friday-dopo/
View ArticleIl Borgo - San Francisco - Report
Mom and I wound up here Sunday night about 9pm when other spots in Hayes Valley were closing or packed to the rafters. Il Borgo seats until 10pm, and some stragglers came in after we did to be welcomed...
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