San Francisco Bay Area Bay Area Food Festivals and Events - April, 2013
Also in San Jose on the 21st: 2nd annual Masons for Smoke on the Mountain Fundraiser http://www.cbbqa.org/wiki/index.php?title=2nd_annual_Smoke_on_the_Mountain Teams will be selling samples on Sunday.
View ArticleIndian restaurants [Sonoma County]
I was there mid-March and stupidly ordered Pork Vindaloo while remarking that one never sees pork offered in Indian restaurants. Really tough and dry and not very spicy. The vegetables on the side were...
View ArticlePastured Chickens?
growers have explained to me, that the breeds they allow 'free run' but are not 'pastured' would not thrive if they weren't in a sheltered coop much of the time. they use different breeds for the birds...
View ArticleCake recommendations?
I love C&W but so far mostly the breads and muffins more than the fancy, pricy, creamy things in the refrigerated cases. What cakes have you liked there. Schubert's Princess case is lovely.
View ArticleBelated (and long) report from Van Hound's 11th eating trip to SF Bay area
Grayelf, I had to revive this thread to say thank you for the comprehensive report! It's helpful as I begin planning my summer trip to SF!
View ArticleWonton Noodle Soup - SF Dish of the Month (April 2013)
I-won ton on irving had only house made won ton and wor won ton on the menu. house made won ton: -tasted bland, doughy, and some tasted semiraw -filling all pork, no shrimp -broth had veggie and msg...
View ArticleCoastal Road Trip from LA to SF... Food Ideas help!
Sparkling is a great idea that I didn't think of. I am actually a big fan of Taittinger champagne and their sparkling. Thanks for the help! A lot of people have mentioned Grace's Table so I think I'll...
View ArticleSonoma lunch at winery w/Vegetarian options
The Whole Foods in Sebastopol is good. Right around the corner from WF is Larry Vito's excellent BBQ Smokehouse, at which you can get anything to go (and which has been the source of quality takeout...
View ArticleHong Kong Restaurant on Church St.
Same here my friend. Still havent found a place with similar combination of taste and price.
View ArticlePatisserie Phillippe treats at Nespresso Cafe
Do you know the Coffee Bar or Mirtille? Would they be more for takeout? Mirtille is on McAllister near the foot of Leavenworth. The Coffee Bar on Bryant is not that far from the original Patisserie...
View ArticleCantonese food in San Francisco?
Ruth hit the nail on the head, but you might have some luck, or at the very least educate the rest of us, if you listed some other dishes. Try cruising the Outer Boroughs or Manhattan boards for some...
View Articlegrassfed california spring lamb @ ver brugge (oakland)
Much of the local halal lamb comes from Superior in Dixon. I was none to pleased to learn from a friend in Davis that Superior's lamb is finished on grain in "finishing fields". No idea what a...
View ArticleGluten-free cake? (That doesn't taste horrible...)
Oops. Forgot I posted this after the birthday party concerned was pushed back and cake was far from my mind. Thanks for the suggestions, everyone!
View ArticleIs it just me or is it rather difficult to find good steak in the Bay Area?
The grill at the North Beach location use to be charcoal. They might have changed. As I mentioned, haven't been in quite awhile. I know the Yerba Buena is gas,
View ArticlePleasant lunch place near 333 Market Street?
You could try the brasserie that is on the ground floor of the Madarin Oriental Hotel. The entrance is on Sansome between Pine & California. I have not been there myself. I do not know how the...
View ArticleISO cheap, yumminess around Outer Sunset near GG park for lunch
i guess because it's the only indian buffet i've eaten at that has good food. The rest of them in that neighborhood are pretty lousy.
View ArticleMichael Bauer's efforts to remain anonymous
If there were a restaurant near me serving "traditional" Chinese food (or better, dim sum) using organic and sustainable ingredients I'd be there several times a week. What set (especially the...
View ArticleRick Bayless on San Francisco
Jason Carey, are you aware of the fact that the money he received from "shilling for Burger King" was donated to local, small family farms in the Chicago area so they could provide more healthy options...
View ArticleFried chicken?
http://www.fireflyrestaurant.com/Passover.html I think it's stylistically similar to their usual menus...you decide
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