One afternoon of wine
Just read your comment about the tasting experience . . . the best experiences I have had have been pre-scheduled sit-down tastings at Darioush, Brown Estate and Duckhorn.
View ArticleAQ - SF
On the spring menu, the veg option involving grain, egg, and "burnt truffle" was really good looking. AQ clearly seems better at complex dishes, not basic protein. I'm responding to some of the...
View Articlehelp with napa itinerary Pride Mountain/Spring Mountain/Hall/Cliff Lede/Far...
At Spring Mountain, we had a prescheduled tour and tasting, and I must say the views from up high were the most beautiful I've ever seen in Napa Valley. Winding up the mountain was terrifying! Far...
View ArticleBreakfast early Sunday morning?
Thanks, hounds. It makes sense that the early morning options would be better on the Peninsula than in San Francisco. The only place that doesn't work is JoAnn's, because it doesn't until 8 on...
View ArticleBuying abalone direct from divers
Actually, it's in Davenport but close enough. It's quite an operation they have down there. http://www.americanabalone.net/
View ArticleAtlanta Hound Visiting, Looking for Solo Options and Thoughts on my Current List
It's been a little while since I've been to the La Folie lounge, perhaps over a year, but that's a great place to relax and have a nice snack. Great, great pate, great truffle popcorn (with actual...
View Articleearly dinner with two kids
+2 on Zuni. I've said this before and you'll need to reserve, but I think Nopa and Cotogna are both good for kids. I saw a lot of kids early at Front Porch the other night. Also, my 10-year-old's...
View ArticleFarm House Local (Larkspur)
Another lunch a couple of weeks later, this time a panini of Diestel Ham, Fresh Celery Root, Crescenza Cheese and Roasted Pepper Mayonnaise with a green salad ($9, up from $8 when they opened). It was...
View ArticleBeijing-like food in Mountain View/Silicon Valley?
Just returned from a business trip to Beijing, and really enjoyed the food. Of course, I had the Peking duck, but what really impressed me was the variety of spicy food (not Thai hot) - spicy with an...
View ArticleBuying abalone direct from divers
I visited the farm on a tour a few years ago. Quite interesting. They only sell to the general public on Saturdays.
View ArticleWonton Noodle Soup - SF Dish of the Month (April 2013)
No, not dandan mian. 炸醬 is zha jiang as in zhajiang mian, the pork and bean sauce topped noodles that originated in the north. It's not a spicy dish. I believe that hot might be referring to frying the...
View ArticleBreakfast early Sunday morning?
another relevant thread: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/889163
View ArticleWhere to find Wright Steak-Cut Bacon in South Bay
Ask them. http://wrightbrand.com/products http://wrightbrand.com/contact-us
View ArticleEl Aguila, Pleasant Hill
El Aguila was written up in the Chronicle today as a "Bargain Bite." They mention that the chef worked at Prima and Esin, neither of which I've heard of but are cited in the article as two of Contra...
View ArticleBeach blanket babylon
Capp's is the last remaining old-school North Beach family-style place. Capo's (cash only). Maybe not North Beach Restaurant. http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/739966...
View ArticleHeadstart on holiday party
My company in being VERY proactive and is already planning our holiday party. I need to provide some recommendations to my EXTREMELY particular boss for a venue. I'm looking for a place that has good...
View ArticleSchmidt's: Bad service. Ok food. [San Francisco]
Just want to provide another opinion to counterbalance. I've been to Schmidtt's many times (but never in a large group), and have always found the service to be pleasant, albeit casual. We've been many...
View ArticleOne afternoon of wine
Paul Matthew is a great place. If you head out that way, make appointments to taste at Wind Gap and Ryme (share the same space) in Forestville.
View ArticleSource for good chickens? [SF, East Bay or Peninsula]
Just went on your recommendation. Frozen duck legs, now $4.50 a lb.--got a wonderful whole duck for something like $2.40 a pound--and the people behind the counter were really nice and helpful....
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