Shin Shin Men Men: Spicy Ramen in Cupertino
New ramen places keep rolling in. This month I tried Shin Shin Men Men in Cupertino. It features three broths – shoyu, tonkotsu and miso - that can be prepared in a range of spice heats from 0 to 6. I...
View ArticleChinese in Santa Rosa
f.y.i. the owner of Gogi Kitchen was a long time general manager at China Room. (or whatever title he had.)
View ArticleBEST PIZZA IN EAST BAY
I go to both the Berkeley and Temescal Lanesplitter branches regularly. When I order a whole "small" pie to eat in I'd say it's consistently good 8-9 times out of ten. Occasionally it's a bit...
View ArticleApple Crumb Pie @ Criminal Baking Co. in Santa Rosa
Name change - now Undercover Baking Agency. https://www.facebook.com/undercoverbakingagency/info
View ArticleBackyard in Forestville
The kombucha served at Backyard is Revive, made here in Sonoma County. I keep a jug of it in the fridge. You can find it at some Whole Foods outside the county....
View ArticleFillmore Bakeshop cronut or cronot? [SF]
The kronut will have to be renamed: http://sf.eater.com/archives/2013/08/26/cronut_mania_4.php I nominate: d'oh-nut
View ArticleBest Pizza in Peninsula...? Back up plans for arriving relatives...
Agree about Terrone being a better choice than Napoletana, mainly because it's setting is much livelier and they have an outside patio for those who would prefer to escape the inside noise. Pizza at...
View ArticleSoutheast Asian Fish in Banana Leaf - SF Dish of the Month August 2013
Here's my old post on the pepes udang at Bay Leaf in Sunnyvale, a great dish there too. http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/46827#1706712
View ArticleNeed to buy La Bodega Sherry wine vinegar
I cannot locate La Bodega sherry wine vinegar in the Oakland Berkeley area. I have checked BB, my local Safeway and even Andronicos. I looked up the importer and will contact then tomorrow. I see it...
View ArticleCasual business breakfast for four near Montgomery St BART station on Monday:...
The SO just called from SFO where he is awaiting his plane so I took the opportunity to get a quick report on Foundation. Four Barrel coffee was very good. Food was decent if not spectacular. He...
View ArticleFresh Hatch Green Chiles (2013)
In the past I've roasted mine on the grill (as I mentioned on the California thread, having the store where I buy them, Raley's in Merced, roast them, isn't an option)...but I just used the broiler for...
View ArticleZachary's Chicago Pizza - yay or nay?
Count me in on the side of "meh", bordering on strong dislike. And that includes the spinach and mushroom. I've not been in five years or more and have no desire to return. LIttle Star on the other...
View ArticleHummus - SF Dish of the Month July 2013
Read further...you obviously missed the point where food is concerned.
View ArticleCart Dim Sum in SF Chinatown
I wasn't impressed by City View the one time I tried it several years ago. I wonder if it's better on the weekend when there's more of a Chinatown crowd and not a FiDi crowd.
View ArticleWise Sons Deli at the Contemporary Jewish Museum [San Francisco]
Some observations on this location - I've seen the owners there, eating their own food, doing meetings, so they're giving this project their attention. Sandwiches are slimmed down compared to 24th St....
View ArticleSuggestions for Hot Spots to hit this coming SF Ghost-Town Week?
Trick Dog Mission Bowling St Vincent Kronnenburger Hi-Lo (More of a drinking list. Can't wait till Thursday and Friday.)
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