Fey - promising sichuan menlo park
How close was Fey's version to what you had at Crouching Tiger? http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/884466#7831419
View ArticleChowdown Report: Ming Kee in San Francisco
I agree that the prawns were overcooked, such a shame, as the previous time I had it, the dish was perfect and my second favorite overall right behind the pork jowl-n-beans. I was probably the last to...
View ArticleNew place, not yet open on Clement in SF...called "Xiao Long Bao"
I went for a quick lunch this week and was disappointed with my meal. Upside: it's very fast, cheap, and you can see the dumplings and rolls and pancakes being made. Downside: the items that are being...
View ArticleChowdown Report: Ming Kee in San Francisco
If you're referring to the green tea shrimp mentioned in the Fey thread, that's probably a different dish known as Dragonwell shrimp or 龍井蝦仁 (long jing xia ren). Dragonwell is the green tea from...
View ArticlePadrecito, SF
Has anyone been to this newish Mexican spot just off Haight? The tacos sound interesting and they have two versions of chilaquiles, both non-standard....
View ArticleSan Francisco Bay Area Bay Area Food Festivals and Events - April, 2013
4/13 & 14 - Songkran (Thai New Year and water festival), Wat Buddhanusorn, Fremont http://www.watbuddha.org/songkran-festival/ 4/15 - Slow Money, Food Policies in California, San Francisco, free...
View ArticleLas Muchachas (Mountain View)
I had it that last time I was at their bricks-and-mortar location, but it's been a while. However, they only have the small shrimp -- these big ones look mighty tasty, too!
View ArticleFrom Blighty with love
That's correct, although I consider it Sonoma. It's on Hwy 12 as you leave Sonoma going north, still in the area of businesses.
View ArticleTribune Tavern in old Oakland Trib bldg
I think Mua is around 25% cheaper across the board.
View ArticleMasterful Stir Fries at Ming Kee – Hurry, Closing April 15 (San Francisco)
Ngau lau is beef filet or tenderloin, which is also used in the Chinese style longan beef stir fry dish, and the picture of the one with mushrooms uses the exact same cut of beef. There are...
View ArticleHounding in SF
On the contrary, thanks for (Santa) Clara-fying -- sorry, couldn't resist :-). Would still seek out Bellano's for good coffee so no harm done.
View ArticleFoodie visiting SF April 20th
Also, for brunch Dottie's True Blue Cafe is a classic, but might be a bit farther for you. It's walkable, though, although you'll be walking through some sketchy parts of downtown. Address is 28 6th...
View ArticleSchmendricks bagels
That's pretty much my top choice amongst the "new wave" of East Bay bagel purveyors as well. I never summoned up the motivation to drop $3 per for one of Schmendrick's product to properly compare -...
View ArticleA90 - Berkeley [now "Build"]
Not to worry. It's half a block from my office. I was just walking past on a return trip from visiting Ici and Cheeseboard in N Berkeley. I peeked into the windows and it looks like they have a lot of...
View ArticleRick Bayless on San Francisco
I like his shows too (especially the recent Baja episodes) and have a couple of cookbooks. Head on over to the Home Cooking board because his "Mexican Everyday" book is in the running for May Cookbook...
View ArticleBest Sancerre under $20 retail in San Francisco
Sancerre is more expensive here than it is in New York, but K&L has three or four under $20 and a few other places have them in that price range.
View Articlebeef jerky places?
Sorry... Yes I mean Asian style beef jerky. I didn't realize San Fran had Texas style but I'll have to try those out when I visit next month :-)
View ArticleLer Ros - for the timid at heart
Try the branch in Hayes Valley instead. I like the catfish salad.
View ArticleMichael Bauer's efforts to remain anonymous
I can agree with Bauer that the restaurant is not particularly accommodating and one could argue that the chef has some soup-naziesque tendencies (which some high-end chefs have), but two stars for...
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