Scenic/memorable birthday lunch along Hwy 1 between SF and Pescadero
It's the other direction, but this is a lovely time of year to stop by Swanton's Berry Farm, on 1 in Davenport, for strawberry shortcake and other treats. You can pick organic berries and if it's nice...
View ArticleNew Chinese House of Pancakes closed?
Drove by today, Saturday, around 12:30 to see if the line is still out-the-door. All I saw was this plastic tarp covering the front door with no signs of activity within. Anyone knows anything about...
View ArticleBetelnut > Hutong [San Francisco]
Went last night. It didn't feel like it was all that different. The decor only slightly changed IMO. Food: Had the asparagus: same as the green beans Short ribs: nothing different, still good Oysters...
View ArticleMoving to San Francisco: Foodie friendly neighborhoods?
while this has nothing to do with food: http://www.thebolditalic.com/drewhoolhorst/stories/1958-moving-to-san-francisco
View Article3 day stay in San Francisco mom dad two children age 17 and 14
My kids were foodies and loved Zuni Cafe, Jardiniere, Slanted Door, Absinthe, Hog Island Oyster Company in the Ferry Building, Boulevard, etc. You may have to be a bit more specific about what your...
View ArticleMy Hunt for a California Burrito in the Bay Area.
Glad I spotted this. Slightly grilled tortilla, strips of flavorful and nicely browned beef, cheese, and small crispy French fries about the size of the beef strips. Far smaller than a Mission style...
View Articlebest burger 2013
Sounding better and better! I love shoestring fries, and a soft but not Wonderbready bun is a fine thing. I don't know what a Shake Shack burger is like as we don't have them in these parts but I'm...
View ArticleIppuku - Izakaya in Berkeley
I had a very unimpressive meal when they first opened which turned me off to the place. I always wanted to go back and give them a second chance because lots of people have said positive things and...
View Articlelunch places near Alta Bates on Telegraph?
My office is at Telegraph & Russell. It's a 5-minute walk to College, but we're all getting pretty tired of the usual places on College. Has anyone tried any of the little places on Telegraph in...
View ArticleSchmidt's: Bad service. Ok food. [San Francisco]
I have to say I think this is quite unfair of you. The restaurant's web site says family style is required for parties of 8 or more. Making the reservation gets you the nice big communal table. The...
View Articlecheap eats in SF
The Albany location no longer has slices, only "personal size," which is 2-3 times the size of a slice.
View ArticleSchmidt's: Bad service. Ok food. [San Francisco]
There's nothing very bizarre about the restaurant having an epic fail when a large party showed up that they had not prepared for. The only odd bit was that an untrained person answered the phone and...
View ArticleSonoma County Egg Hunt: I Brake for Fresh Farm Eggs
Dateline: June 15, 2012 Ryan Family Farm, 5075 Todd Rd, Sebastopol Just a few hens here, production is about two or three dozen a day. The eggs I purchased were gathered the day before. When I asked...
View Article3 day stay in San Francisco mom dad two children age 17 and 14
My (barely) teenage son likes Tropisueno for Mexican. It's not terribly authentic or adventurous but it's pretty good and it's near the Yerba Buena center where you're likely to be at some point during...
View ArticleLooking for local gems along 880
Thanks for the rec. I agree, it was the best al pastor taco I have had to date. The oil blanched tortillas were a tad greasy, but the added texture and flavor made it worth it. On the downside the wait...
View ArticleMiki's Farm Fresh Market coming soon in Oct 2012, Palo Alto
I finally got over there on Monday for the first time. The cheese department is as wonderful as promised. Very few pre-cut selections and the few are wrapped in cellophane, not plastic cling wrap. The...
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