Zhenjiang Pork Chops at Lucky River [San Francisco]
I recently had a work lunch there. The BBQ roast pork (chashu) was exceptional. It was a generous portion of succulent, moist pork. We had other dishes, but that's the one I keep thinking about.
View ArticleSoly y Luna--new taqueria downtown Berkeley
I really like this place for a casual lunch. Not sure how to define their style but the meats are lean, chicken is grilled breast and they use a delicious sauce on the tacos. House made tortillas are...
View ArticleGrilled Octopus
Dio Deka in Los Gatos has the best octopus dish for me. Grilled with a light Romesco it is lovely. I also go to Martin's West often but their presentation involves chick peas which i usually push to...
View ArticleRare Bay Area appearance by Dogfish Head 120 Minute [Petaluma]
I know for certain it's been on tap at Trappist before, though not in a year or more - I know this because I struggled through a glass when they had it, precisely because I was intensely curious about...
View ArticleDL Blue Bottle coffee locations?
Oh and the Westfield Center on Market.... there's a cafe in the basement foodcourt that sells it.
View ArticleSan Francisco/Napa with Baby
I think Bar Tartine early would be fine with a baby. Plus, I'm a big fan of the food there, both at lunch and dinner. I also think Zuni for lunch or an early dinner would be a very good idea. Sitting...
View ArticleSlanted Door & bad reviews on Yelp [San Francisco]
well yeah given that 1st is, what the 300 block? and then later around South Van Ness it all curls around so the numbers start crossing and eventually one can find oneself at the corner of 17th and...
View ArticlePizza in San Leandro, please help us
Jupiter is on shattuck in Berkeley and Hot Italian is in Emeryville near the public market. both delivers great taste but you have to go there urself.
View Articlehulled wheat berries??
I can't find a current reference to 'Mid East Peeled Wheat' (I had in the past). There is a Peruvian version in Latino shops...
View ArticleLychee Cafe [San Francisco]
Thanks for helping answer my question. Here's an old post from our fallen comrade de chow, "CYL" about kau yuk, the blessed Hakka-style pork belly. http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/32918
View ArticleCorned Beef - SF Dish of the Month (March 2013)
A picture is worth a thousand drools, lm, but whatever you can do to help me live vicariously would be appreciated ;-).
View ArticleNEW: Market Beer Co, San Jose - lots of beers: imported & local (PICS)
Market Beer Co. is in the quieter San Pedro Market, next to Blush. It's got 2 full cases full of beer. I don't like beer, but I do like the look of the labels & they've been open only 3 days! One...
View ArticleDish of the Month SF (April 2013) - Nominations
BABA GHANOUSH (+1) HUMMUS (+1) OXTAIL STEW CHINESE BEEF STEW POKE PORK CHOP DISHES TAIWANESE MINCED PORK & RICE
View ArticleDinner at Viola Pastry Boutique & Cafe in Santa Rosa
I did not know I had a restaurant named after me! It'll have to go on my to-try list. Hee. "Slideshow of Viola's pretty plates..." :-)
View ArticleReplicating salt house poached egg app?
Thoroughly loved that dish on a visit to your fair city. Now that I'm 3,000 miles away I'm craving it. Anyone have ideas as to how to replicate it? great umami in that dish! Thanks for any help. U sf...
View Articlelooking for something new, funky but nice for dinner with out of town friends
Serpentine. Less noisy than most, good bar menu, urban setting, a little more off the beaten path, easier to make a reservation, strong cocktail program (same owners as the slow club). Not as good as...
View ArticleLas Muchachas (Mountain View)
Interesting. I had to look this place up - it's on Old Middlefield near the junction with Middlefield, must be across from Cal BMW ( a great motorcycle shop ) and I guess you're talking about...
View ArticleReplicating salt house poached egg app?
https://www.foodspotting.com/places/466165-salt-house-san-francisco/items/1055124-poached-egg-hash
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