Shorty Goldstein's FiDi Jewish Deli,SF opened 3/5/13 - any reports?
I am definitely guilty of being a know-it-all type here! I think they key differentiating factor between a place like this and my favorites is that the meat is way too salty to be piled on like that,...
View ArticleWhere would you take SF friends in Oakland for dinner
Just wondering, I am not that fond of Plum, but it seems to stand out of the list to me as the one I'd not want to exclude. But if your friends have been then that makes sense. Funnily my most...
View ArticleAnyone know a great East Bay Burger joint?
One more for Scolari's, although I haven't had the au poivre. The times I've been they've always had a bacon blue cheese burger as the special, which is what I get. Was really disappointed by...
View ArticlePearl's Alameda closed
Scolari's on park makes a much better burger period. the onion place on park is probably more hospitable.
View ArticleKiss of Death for La Boulange
I've stopped going to La Boulangerie since two very forgettable visits to the in Mill Valley (Strawberry) one last Fall. The first, I had a chocolate croissant that was probably the worst croissant...
View ArticleBuying abalone direct from divers
Had no idea such a thing was illegal. Too bad. I know where to buy live farmed abalone south of Pescadero, and that's fine with me ... just had this romantic notion I could get it fresh out of the...
View ArticleLottie's Creamery in Walnut Creek
tried lottie's a month ago, found flavors to be natural, minimalist, not sugared up, not a lot of flavor, fresh... maybe it was just my choice of samplings. neither pro nor na on lottie's. .
View Articlebeef jerky places?
I think the OP might be referring to asian style jerky, there are several shops in the lower east side/Chinatown that makes them fresh in the shop. I haven't been able to find any place in the bay area...
View ArticleHounding in SF
Loving "Duck stick to go"! Four Barrel used to get their ka from Belinda Leong, not sure if that's changed since she opened her own b.patisserie. Where is Bellano?
View ArticleMuracci's Japanese Curry & Grill in Los Altos
It seems to be less busy there at lunch earlier in the week. I took my son there for lunch on Tuesday and it never got packed. Then again, I find that true of many restaurants. Andrew had the pork...
View ArticleFrom Blighty with love
Get a burger at Kronnerbuger http://kronnerburger.com/menu/ Here's a short run down of reasonable mexican places http://blogs.sfweekly.com/foodie/2012/01/san_franciscos_top_10_burritos.php And yes, the...
View ArticleLas Muchachas (Mountain View)
Nice, thanks for the photo. That's a more staged presentation than I've seen before. The shrimp look "cooked" to just the stage I prefer, still a bit translucent. Here's a green version at a place...
View ArticleGreek restaurant in Sunnyvale? Any suggestions?
Thanks for the tip! I didn't know that Vaso had moved on from Athena and then opened a new place. I'll definitely try this out. Michael
View ArticleCambodian New Year celebration 4/20 10am-3pm @ Oakland's Peralta Hacienda...
few details other than "music, dancing, great food and much,much more!" http://www.wherevent.com/detail/Peralta-Hacienda-Historical-Cambodian-New-Year#description...
View ArticleRick Bayless on San Francisco
I was living in the Chicago area when Frontera opened. It was a breath of fresh air. After a couple of years in the Western suburbs after living in Berkeley, it was remarkable. I commuted to the...
View ArticleA90 - Berkeley [now "Build"]
Ugh, hope you didn't go too far out of your way. Guess TastingTable didn't read the 4/8 update (nor did I till now)....
View ArticleOnly in the Bay Area: eavesdropping @ the Ferry Bldg Tuesday market
I was wondering how you stopped from giggling.
View ArticleCommunity Survey: Dan Dan Noodles (Simplified: 担担面 Traditional: 擔擔麵 Pinyin:...
A month ago, we tried the DDM as part of a dinner at Fey Restaurant in Menlo Park. This confirmed for me that the chef from Classic Sichuan is indeed here now . . . and reminded me of how awful...
View ArticleI-Wonton On Irving [San Francisco]
Jeez, with this wonton report and your earlier one for Yin Du Wonton, one has to wonder why these places name themselves after what should be their best dish. http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/895865
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