ISO celtuce AKA asparagus lettuce or wosun
Several months ago, maybe last year, we had it at South Legend Sichuan in Milpitas... Quite tasty. http://www.southlegend.com/4436.html
View ArticleLive and Freshly Killed Chickens at King Poultry & Produce in San Francisco...
The types of white skinned chickens that you'll see in Chinatown are the standard brown chicken, yellow-haired chicken, wai hong (aka Vikon), and loong kong chicken. I did not see the yellow tufts on...
View ArticleCocktail Packed 4 Day Itinerary for SF
Yeah, 4:30 should be fine. If there's not parking on the road by the Cliff House, there should be plenty further south on Ocean Beach. It should be a pretty easy hike—more of a walk—that could be...
View ArticleNeed to buy La Bodega Sherry wine vinegar
I called the importer and they told me to try Zari's deli on Solano Ave. in Albany which is within a mile of my house! They had it and it was only $10.00 for 22 oz bottle! I will try the Solera 77 next...
View Articlenew Telegraph Ave Ramen coming - Ramen Tomo [Oakland]
I went about 2 months ago. The bowl had a messy presentation with most toppings submerged including the formerly crispy square of nori which is the dark stuff at the top of the whole bowl picture. The...
View ArticleSF Dish of the Month (September 2013) - Voting
I was thinking more in terms of traditional meatballs (ground meat and some kind of seasonings and binder) in sauce or soup, not grilled ground meat.
View ArticleNew Woey Loy Goey Restaurant -- amazing lobster with Cantonese (black bean /...
First read about it here. http://blogs.sfweekly.com/foodie/2011/12/new_woey_loy_goey_soup_and_a_m.php
View Article3 Nights in SF
Scott M: Based on your recommendations above, we have decided to cancel our Rich Table reservation and go instead to La Folie. Local knowledge and a bit of Yelp thrown in, has twisted our arms.
View ArticleEarly stages of planning Napa trip?
Don't mind a short drive. I think we will change our Oenetri and Brix res. (is it a bad idea to drive form Napa to St. Helena for dinner if drinking?) We have res at Solbar for lunch should we change...
View ArticleZachary's Chicago Pizza - yay or nay?
I agree with rubadubgdub. If you want deep dish go with Patxis. It is much fresher and has a great crust.
View ArticleCake in a Hurry
I agree La Farine on Fruitvale ave would be the closest either going straight up Fruitvale to leimert or back onto 580 to Park blvd. I have gotten their eclairs many times but its been a long time...
View ArticleHamburgers - SF Dish of the Month September 2013
My favorite is the burgers at Original Buffalo Wings on Lombard believe it or not. They also do great shakes/malts. It's not that pretty inside, but they also have cheap beer specials. I actually don't...
View ArticleSuggestions for Hot Spots to hit this coming SF Ghost-Town Week?
Walked from the Castro along 18th to Valencia and then down to Loló on 22nd, at 7pm on Friday. The usual suspects (Delfina, Range, Farina etc.) were thronged with people. I declare this effect over....
View ArticleLast minute trip to Bay Area and have no idea where to eat.
Tico's in Seaside is a quality breakfast if you're leaving Monterey in the morning and heading north.
View ArticleBest Pizza in Peninsula...? Back up plans for arriving relatives...
I recommend the pesto and salame pizza at Donato Enoteca in Redwood City. It's thin crust, from a wood fired oven. Unlike a lot of Neapolitan pizzas, it's not overly wet in the center; it has a very...
View ArticleWhere to buy the best NY-style cheesecake?
Zanze's makes a very very sweet mouselike anti NY cheese -cake. Rosen's is closest to what you're looking for.
View ArticleCevapcici Dropped from Palo Alto Grill Menu
Having typed Ćevapčići inre meatballs for possible dish of the month, this Croatian specialty was on my mind all day. I headed to downtown Palo Alto to try them at the Palo Alto Grill. But alas, though...
View ArticleWhat's great around Mountain View/Palo Alto -- Cascal, Joya, Tamarine;...
And cevapcici is no more. http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/915193
View ArticleIndonesian restaurant @Sunnyvale- Thai Fusion house ?
Three weeks ago, my brother and I returned to Bay Leaf with our mom for a late lunch. I had not looked up this initial report, and reading it now, I'm struck by how the same dishes called to me from...
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