Source for good chickens? [SF, East Bay or Peninsula]
We make special trips from SF to Berkeley just to get the Riverdog chickens. They're spectacular.
View ArticleRich Table -- An Embarrassment of Riches [SF]
Last month was my chance to try Rich Table. Playing the invalid card, I rolled my mother over in a folding wheelchair, on a drizzly Wednesday night. We thought we were early for a good shot at a...
View Articletrick dog - just go now.
Yeah, I haven't been cuz I'd heard it's crazy busy since opening day. Some positive comments here, http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/890199#7915512
View ArticlePlaj - Scandinavian in Hayes Valley [SF]
After refusing to eat much of anything at Rich Table, Mom was still hungry. http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/882356#7980840 We dropped into Plaj for dessert around 9:30pm. She had the Swedish apple pie...
View ArticleMen Oh Tokushima Ramen, SF
My service story is that I asked for change for the parking meter and offered up two dollar bills (enough to buy an hour). The server said he could only spare 50¢ and that he runs out of change as it...
View ArticleTerrone - VPN Pizzeria in Palo Alto
It's a style thing. Most people that I know prefer more toppings and a crisper crust than a classic Neopolitan pie delivers. We had also ordered the broccoli rabe and favas, but it never came and we...
View ArticleSome new things in downtown San Jose
Thanks for the update downtown. Some links: http://kzzang55.orengeo.com/ http://www.treatbot.com/ http://www.theforgecupcakebar.com/ http://www.bellanocoffee.com/...
View ArticleSlanted Door & bad reviews on Yelp
Good think I always microwave my ice cream! Anyway, French or not, or melted ice cream, still looks better than Gary Danko. I've booked and will look at the menus next month or early May and cancel one...
View ArticleSource for good chickens? [SF, East Bay or Peninsula]
Riverdog's our go-to place for chickens. Best eggs at the market, too, though those tend to run out early.
View ArticleBroken rice plate at Kim Son, and bubble tea at Purple Kow [San Francisco]
The macha green tea smoothie with pudding was good when I had it. But I wouldn't want to wait more than 10 minutes for it. As I wrote above, the regular tea w/ boba is nothing special and not worth...
View ArticleRich Table - SF - Report
Thanks for the review. I am planning on making a reservation for April. From the sounds of the few reviews I've read on CH I won't be disappointed.
View ArticleVive La Tarte - Has anyone experienced them? [San Francisco]
I'm going to be swinging by the Ferry bldg next week to pick up some charcuterie at Boccalone, cheeses from Cowgirl, chocolates at Scharffen Berger, nuts from Alfieri, bread from Acme, and so on... for...
View ArticleRare Bay Area appearance by Dogfish Head 120 Minute [Petaluma]
I've only seen this beer on the East coast- tonight Taps in Petaluma is having Dogfish Head night, featuring the uber-hoppy 120 Minute and 5-6 other DH beers. 205 Kentucky St Petaluma, CA 94952
View ArticleNapa Itinerary - Ready for Feedback!
Will do - we leave Friday and we are very excited!
View ArticleWo Hing General Store (SF Mission) report
Inside Scoop says it's closing, last day is Sunday.\ http://insidescoopsf.sfgate.com/blog/2013/03/27/charles-phan-to-close-wo-hing-general-store/
View ArticleFried chicken?
Wayfare Tavern in the Financial District. I believe they sous vide the chicken prior to fying, making for a moist and tender bird.
View ArticleCorned Beef - SF Dish of the Month (March 2013)
I had the corned beef sandwich with Kraut, Gruyere, Parsley and Dijon Aioli at the local butcher shop in Berkeley. Not super moist, but tender. I felt the aioli kind of overpowered the meat, but i...
View ArticleRich Table -- An Embarrassment of Riches [SF]
Here's the corkage policy printed on the bottom of the wine list: $30 corkage fee for every bottle up to 2 bottles (750 ml). Every bottle opened thereafter has a $50 corkage fee - Buy one bottle from...
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