Cheese curd
Rainbow Grocery in SF 415 863-0621 www.rainbow.coop Their cheese dept can order fresh curd. Don't remember the source but there is a 10lb min I think.
View ArticleGirl & Fig vs Chalkboard vs...?
Looking for dinner after a day that starts at Terrapin Creek Cafe in Bodega Bay for lunch, goes through Littorai, J, Ridge, and Ferrari Cerrano, and then back down to East Bay with dinner either in...
View ArticleBrunch at Citizen Band, quick report [San Francisco]
by the way, for those who wanted to drink their brunch, they had several wines and mimosas on offer, and as an added bonus to go with the lack of an overwhelming crowd (it was busy, just never...
View ArticleGood Parmesan cheese in N Cal stores?
Carrie, DW and I had a chance to visit Lucca yesterday. We bought some P-R and some Romano. Both were excellent and the best cheeses of those types I've had in the US. Thanks again for the recommendation!
View ArticleDim Sum at Zen Peninsula in Millbrae
Before Tuesday my last visit to ZP for dim sum was two years ago and the quality was pretty decent, though the often excellent kabocha fries were really sub-par that day. There wasn't much reason to...
View ArticlePrincess cake
Both yummy, nearly next door to each other, both have parking (paid) in back. The Cakery 1308 Burlingame Ave Burlingame, CA 94010 (650) 344-1006 Copenhagen Bakery 1216 Burlingame Ave Burlingame, CA...
View ArticleLittle Beijing disappoints
had the mapo tofu recently@ little beijing, it was acceptable. imo, Ly Garden uses way too much msg.
View ArticleLiquid Bread Gastropub - Campbell - deserves a try
Another visit here, socks were knocked off. The kitchen has settled in since the last visit, and is doing great stuff. I would call this a near michelin 1 star place, maybe even at that level. We ate...
View ArticleM.Y. China mooncakes available at the restaurant while supplies last, SF
I've heard that Koi Palace makes the mooncakes for M.Y. China. Not sure if it's true. The price points are similar.
View ArticleGOOD SMOKED FISH?
We weren't impressed by the luchen kugel. The chopped liver texture was too smooth more pureed than chopped.It looked like it came from a machine not from this:...
View ArticleMooncakes
sad to report big dish and wonder food no longer make their own mooncakes. it's been outsourced to china. they just have their name on the box....
View ArticleDave's Killer Bread at Safeway in San Francisco
I saw it at the safeway at 4th and King about a week and a half ago and tried out the 21 Whole Grains one. It's seems quite moist and has a slightly sweet aftertaste. I am not into bread that is even a...
View ArticleGreat China to reopen in October
got an email from Great China ( Berkeley) this AM ....... they are predicting an October reopen. details to come.
View ArticleWhere to buy manitoba flour in SF?
I used to buy that in Italy as a substitute for all-purpose flour, which was not available. The label said it was hard red winter wheat from Canada (hence the name). Some info on what those terms mean:...
View ArticleTasting menu, brunch, bakeries, coffee [San Francisco]
Have you looked at reservations for Saison? It would be my second choice for a tasting menu after Benu.
View Articlewine storage
Subterraneum in Oakland. If you prefer the Livermore area, you might call some of the smaller wineries around there and ask if they can recommend a good storage place.
View ArticleBest Pizza in Peninsula...? Back up plans for arriving relatives...
Good point about asking for real Neapolitan-style pizzas to be served unsliced. The original American coal-oven pizza style was developed in New York by grocer Gennaro Lombardi and/or his employee...
View ArticleThe Everything sandwich at Bar Tartine's Sandwich Shop
What sue said. Well done. Making me move the Tartine Sandwich Bar back up the list for November. I've wanted to try a proper steam draft beer since my 19th c US lit course in undergrad, so thanks for...
View ArticleMariposa Michoacan Style Ice Cream in Napa !
there has been a change of ownership at the former Michoacan Natural Ice Cream store in Napa. it's now known as Mariposa Ice Creamery http://mariposaicecreamery.com/flavors/ I had a mango/chile paleta...
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