Bay Lights
The Slanted Door has a pretty impressive fraction of tables with Bay Bridge views. That would come with the caveat that reflexions of interior lighting in the widows might be an issue, but that would...
View ArticleKappa restuarant in Japan town review [San Francisco]
What a great meal! I love Kappa. Their care and love for what they are doing show in every bite.
View ArticleAcme Bread ...... Couronne.
Bay Bread was bought by Starbucks last year, probably they want to focus production on making stuff for Starbucks. I think Boulange's large peasant bread is more or less the same loaf.
View ArticleLooking for 'Best Of' for Chinese and other ethnic [South Bay]
Very interesting and intriguing, Robert! Thanks.
View Article11 miles, 10 hours, 50 beers - the epic SF brewery crawl
You could always try an Oakland beer! I think Linden Street Brewery is doing great things. Can't wait until they get their tap room open again.
View ArticleCali trip!
Healdsburg Scopa is probably my favorite. Had a great lunch at Barn Diva last summer, Dry Creek Kitchen is a little more upscale but is consistently very good.
View ArticleChez Panisse Fire
Good article in Berkeleyside: http://www.berkeleyside.com/2013/03/08/fire-at-chez-panisse-damages-front-of-restaurant/
View ArticleZare vs. Radius (Business Dinner for 5)
I only been to Radius cafe for lunch, so can't compare directly, but recently I went to an impromptu dinner at Zare after an event downtown, and our meal was great. The last time I'd been was a couple...
View ArticleSeeking European Yogurts in the Bay Area
The newsletter for the Spring sale at Gourmet Corner says a fresh shipment of La Fermiere yogurts is in. http://www.thegourmetcorner.com/ MONDAY - SATURDAY: 10:30 am to 7 pm SUNDAY: Noon to 6 pm The...
View Articlenear san jose airport
need a nice restaurant for a birthday near the san jose airport. Italian or Thai or yakatori grill or Indian- in that order. Nice atmosphere - not too loud, relaxed. BUT- due to location- anything good...
View ArticleTosca bought by Spotted Pig (NY) team
http://sanfrancisco.grubstreet.com/2013/03/ken-friedman-tosca-cafe-details-opening-bloomfield-bartender.html
View ArticleFresh Mangosteens?
My understanding is all imported mangosteens are. The only domestic growers are in Hawaii and Puerto Rico. The ones I had in Hawaii two summers ago weren't very good, but maybe they're getting better....
View ArticleBetelnut > Hutong
Robert you were rite! to bad FCD wont be this fast. their missing out on the America's Cup...
View ArticleCirca on Chestnut, SF—Epic Groupon fail
I don't know. In my experience, there are plenty of people who would rant on the internet if they felt that a restaurant had cheated them out of 20 bucks. Plus we live in a city where the City Attorney...
View ArticleLast-minute Sunday lunch in San Francisco
Thanks so much for the suggestion, I didn't realize there was a restaurant in the Presidio. I'll check it out!
View Articlest. john's doughnuts/doughtnut dolly's
I've been hankering for a taste comparison ever since I fell in love w/ Doughnut Dolly's Naughty doughnut, which reminded me so much of St. John's (London) legendary custard doughnuts, which I (and I...
View ArticleSticky Rice Cafe: Laotian, Thai (Oaktown)
I like this place a lot. I had dinner here last night, and went to Vientien 2 weeks ago, so can finally do a close comparison. Nam Kao - definitely fresher at Sticky Rice. As with ...tm...'s experience...
View ArticleBay Lights
Hog Island and the Ferry Plaza Seafood have a great view but only open til 8 Fri
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