Slanted Door & bad reviews on Yelp [San Francisco]
"Ambience punch" - great phrase and I think you've identified much of SD's attraction. It is a terrific location and room. I say that from the perspective of a visitor, not local, who ate there about...
View ArticleAny razor/bamboo clam sightings in the Bay Area in restaurants or markets?
I have seen razor clams for sale at Tokyo Fish Market on San Pablo. Not sure if they have it all the time, so probably should call first.
View ArticleOlema Inn reopening
Tasting Table's Jonathan Kauffman reports they're open for dinner Thurs.-Sun.: http://www.tastingtable.com/entry_detail/sf/13093
View ArticlePizza Moda - Berkeley
Former Fellini / Divino space, been open for a while. Inside Scoop reports the owner is the guy who started Fellini, the chef worked at Pizzaiolo, Boot & Shoe, and Gioia, on Wednesdays they're...
View ArticleSan Francisco/Napa with Baby
Another vote for Cotogna & Yank Sing. Additional recs...Zero Zero. Ferry Bldg for bkfst/lunch.
View ArticleScenic/memorable birthday lunch along Hwy 1 between SF and Pescadero
A million thanks for these recommendations, friends, and sorry for my tardy response. I will give a full report on where I end up eating (mid-April). Cheers!
View ArticleDinner and drinks with friends (April 2013)
Some places with great food, moderate prices, and in most cases nicer atmosphere than most places in their price range: Angkor Borei (Cambodian) Bodega Bistro (Vietnamese) Esperpento (tapas - hit and...
View ArticleMiki's market closing [Palo Alto]
That's too bad. I wondered how they were going to make it since the store was always empty when I was there. Much of the produce, one of the draws for me, looked tired and old, perhaps due to the low...
View ArticleDongpo Rou at Shanghai Bund
Bund Shanghai does serve the bone-in pork shoulder, and it's quite good. this crab season we tried a dish there for the first time, and it turned out to be our favorite whole crab preparation we had in...
View Articlebest burger 2013
I had a terrible (nearly inedible) burger from MBC 2 weeks ago. I love redness and juice, but the inside was literally raw chuck and made me feel kind of queasy. Worst though, was the unbalanced...
View ArticleDish of the Month SF (April 2013) - Nominations
The voting thread is now up here: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/896278
View ArticleWhere can I buy fresh nopales in the San Ramon/East Bay please?
Even Safeway in Oakland has them. 51st /Broadway Saw them yesterday in the organic section,looked very fresh!
View ArticleNapa Cheap Eats
"THE" place for cheap its is the Happy Hour at Grace's Table in downtown; their appetizers/bar menu is half-off from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and will easily fill you up. The other great happy hour in...
View ArticleLA NYC foodie needs SF recs
Thank you to everyone, so amazing! Will report back on where we go and our thoughts. Cheers, annette
View ArticleGrocery Outlet March 2013
Easter candy! Lindt milk chocolate rabbits wrapped in gold foil, $1.99 Lindt mini milk chocolate eggs, $1.49 Hershey's special dark small eggs, $1.99 Lindt bars, $1.99 - sea salt or chili, flavors I've...
View ArticleR&G Lounge on the decline? [San Francisco]
Completely understandable, a favorite niece cannot be denied. You know, it's been quite a while since I've had the dry fried style. That's the way they were presented the first time I had Peking...
View ArticleLooking for Tikin Xic
Are there any restaurants that have good tikin xic? I loved it when I visited Isle Mujeres and would like to eat it again soon.
View ArticleDinner at Viola Pastry Boutique & Cafe in Santa Rosa
Thanks! Contrary to popular belief, Santa Rosa need not take a back seat foodwise. Since it's not on the tourist route, we don't hear about the eating places here as often, but there are plenty of good...
View ArticlePizza in San Leandro, please help us
Thanks for all the suggestions. Sounds like we will have to buy dough from Safeway, keep it frozen, and make our own.
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