Famous Japanese yakiniku chain GYU-KAKU 牛角燒肉 opening in Cupertino December 2011
Thanks. It's on opentable, http://www.opentable.com/gyu-kaku-cupertino , and takes reservations online for lunch or dinner. But not for parties bigger than four in my trials. Will have to call.
View ArticleHong Kong Lounge II Opens On Geary [San Francisco]
Here's a link to our chowdown report, http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/913119 Thanks to those of you who shared your favorites, it helped inform our ordering. Also I had a chance to talk to the manager...
View ArticleBar Crudo Report 8-2013
Thanks for the update. Deb and I go back to when their shop was next to Tunnel Top. We've always liked it.
View ArticleSole Ristorante Italiano, San Mateo
It is. 1/2 portions (app. size) aren't on the menu, although perhaps they might do it on request. I also hadn't had a good canneloni in years! I usually never order it and couldn't tell you why I did...
View ArticleChampa Garden SF Branch to open soon -- any favorites?
People should know what they're getting into. Champa to Mt. Davidson is 1.4 miles, and almost all winding up steep hills through residential neighborhoods with no direct bus routes, no obvious resting...
View ArticleDim Sum Chowdown at Hong Kong Lounge II [San Francisco]
Hey, no falling on your sword, I'm so glad you could be there to offer a comparison with the original HKL and navigate the ordering. To offer my own comparison, I've been to HKL three times or so. I've...
View ArticleTu Lan 3.0 [San Francisco]
I went on Tuesday with 2 others. I had the 38. Bó Gung beef sauteed with ginger, They had 74. Mi Xáo Don Chay bean cake, mixed veg. & crispy noodle and 33. Ga Xáo Mang chicken with bamboo shoots....
View ArticleCocktail Packed 4 Day Itinerary for SF
The "usual suspects" in nyc. I had dinner at traif sunday, I was pretty well impressed. Love the sweet / savory they're doing in so many dishes, and the bartender was willing to mix up specials if he...
View Article20th Century Cafe, SF - Get the Russian Honey Cake & Chocolate Chip Cookie -...
Thanks for starting a new thread. Glad to hear you like it so much, especially with your eye for value and the quality-price ratio. When I tried it last month, a few days after opening, as noted here,...
View ArticleFavorite Ice Cream 2013
Here's the thread for 20th Century Cafe, http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/914498
View ArticleCity View vs. Z & Y [San Francisco]
Let's keep the discussion focused on chow, folks. We've removed some off-topic posts here.
View ArticleWhich bakery has the best lemon birthday cake?
They do have photos of sorts if you look at the "order online" tab. The chocolate tower (a triangle) is a dramatic cake (although not lemon) for a birthday but don't remember what the design of a large...
View ArticleWhere to find Water Caltrop in San Francisco area?
I often see it in Chinatown, though there seems to be some seasonality to its supply.
View ArticleSeeking excellent, preferably local jam/preserves
Chez Pim's stuff is wildly overrated and expensive. The best jams in the Bay Area are made by June Taylor in Berkeley. Expensive, yes, but her ingredients are totally local and organic, her technique...
View ArticleBar Crudo Report 8-2013
i remember your report, and i'm hoping it was an off night. our service was spot-on, especially since we had tickets for a show and they were super acccomodating and speedy even with a packed house. i...
View ArticleDim Sum Chowdown at Hong Kong Lounge II [San Francisco]
Hmm, then maybe it is for reals. I noted the lighter/cleaner style when the manager checked with us and all he said said was "thank you".
View ArticleSan Dong House -- hand pulled noodles and more in the Inner Richmond [San...
Here's the update from soupçon, San Dong House has rebranded as Xi An Gourmet. http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/914726
View Articleanything pleasant in Pleasanton?
also, he tried the afghani place - really enjoyed it, except for one dish which he said someone oversalted so much he couldn't eat it. he ate better on this trip than ever before! thanks again!
View ArticleSuDam let down... (Mountainvew/Los Altos)
Jang Su Jang is probably the best Korean restaurant in the Bay Area now, followed by Ohgane in Oakland (less upscale). I actually like SuDam, but I can surely understand why some people find the food...
View ArticleEarly stages of planning Napa trip?
Interesting Carrie...My husband and I have been twice very recently and had a great experience both times. Granted, we were there during happy hour - maybe that makes a difference. We like to share...
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