Visiting SF...staying in the Marina.
I lived in San Francisco many years ago, but don't get back often. And when I do, end up with friends in Marin and Berkeley. So....this trip....I'm also going to rent an apartment in the city for a few...
View ArticleGrocery Outlet April 2013
Also spotted hickory chips and organic powdered sugar depicted below.
View ArticleIs it just me or is it rather difficult to find good steak in the Bay Area?
Agree on this - it's excellent. and huge. And the ribeye at Arabian Nights on Mission between 19th and 20th is really good too - smaller, but only $28.00. and we actually shared it the other night. it...
View ArticleGrabbing a quick lunch around Sebastopol
Ah yes, Willow Wood is where you suggested on my other post. Sorry, we are doing a RRV, Dry Creek, and Napa day in each area so my brain is overloaded from all the research and reading. But I certainly...
View ArticleVisiting The Bay Area For a Few Days - Any Recommendations?
Off-topic maybe a smidge but thousands of people live in SF and commute to the Silicon Valley. Some employers even contract with vans and buses to bring their employees in. WAY better quality of life...
View ArticleSF destination eats south of 280 & west of 101
oops, didn't see this. I've only been once and tried the savory pamonha with meat. Enjoyed it. Kauffman wrote up the place while he was still at the Weekly.
View ArticleMichael Bauer on Chinese Food
Sorry to dissent. I agree, almost completely, with Michael. IMHO, I find the Chinese food in SF to be totally boring, non inventive and not particularly healthy -- massive sodium matched with carb...
View ArticleSun 7/15 National Ice Cream Day & July - National Ice Cream Month!
I took friends to MMM today, we sneaked in before 6pm, and they were SOLD OUT. There were a number of folks who grumbled away, bereft - lesson, if you're going to make a special trip to dogpatch, call...
View ArticleA great lunch at Cotogna [San Francisco]
Monday’s lunch at Cotogna was a beautiful study of spring. For the two of us, we ordered one of the three-course menu (soup, tagliatelle, dessert), $24, plus a pasta, a vegetable side dish, and two...
View ArticleGrabbing a quick lunch around Sebastopol
Wild Flour hours are 8:30am to 6:00pm Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Disappointed Thursday visitor. ps approximately 17-20 minutes from Lynmar.
View ArticleOrigin of 辣炒辣 dish at Beijing Restaurant
Oh nice, thanks for making this post! I was also curious of its origins after eating it for the first time last night. Anyone who orders it would be wise to embed it in a meal with other dishes that...
View ArticleIs it just me or is it rather difficult to find good steak in the Bay Area?
If it's not labeled, you can always ask where it came from. Last time I asked the prime rib roasts were Niman but nothing else was. They've had turkeys from BN but I haven't seen anything else (very...
View ArticleHoneymoon in Napa
Another +1 for the mountain wineries. I recently took some friends from out of town to Spring Mountain for a day, and it was a big hit. We visited Pride (one of my favorites, and a great place for a...
View ArticleSF destination eats south of 280 & west of 101
Second the triyaki sub rec at Viking on Mission. Good fries too.
View ArticleSmall banquet venue in San Francisco
1300 on Fillmore has a private room that holds 22. http://s15.motherlessmedia.com/dev275/0/008/152/0008152291.jpg
View ArticleForge Pizza now open (Oakland)
I agree, Benchmark's crust is closer to Pizzaiolo's than Dopo's, though it's not really all that similar to either or any other I've had.
View ArticleSan Francisco/Napa with Baby
just a follow-up: in san francisco, we're staying at the Hotel Vitale, which I understand is across the street from the Ferry Building. other than checking out the Ferry Building, can anyone recommend...
View ArticleI must attend a dinner function at the Slanted Door restaurant
If it's a large party, you probably won't get to order. Recommendations: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/610245 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/507381 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/431761
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