Dan Dan Mian - SF Dish of the Month (Jan 2013)
I had a chance to try them recently at Chili House as well. Found them just as you described except the noodles were just right and I enjoyed the amount of heat. Spicy, but not so much so that you...
View ArticleCity cracks down on SF restaurant surcharge fraud
Looking at the latest insidescoop article on the subject, I find the following quote hilarious: "So the big question here is why the Mina Group, even with its “best practices” surrounding health care,...
View ArticleSan Ramon Valley area
Some times you get more replies if you can be more specific about what you'd like to find. Otherwise, if you're open to everything, you might as well just use the search engine for the names of those...
View ArticleGlaze Teriyaki on Fillmore
I think he means bland, or maybe chain now that I re-read the post. But I like a lot of these places you listed, and do not consider them bland by any means. Especially Troya, which has my (and my...
View ArticleCocktail party - for about 20 people
yes, we really do need a particular location in order to make a suggestion. SF, Oakland, San Mateo, and even a region in there of. Love to help if I can but don't have enough info. Would also be...
View ArticleBhutan red rice
the Bhutanese rice has a subtle nutty quality, something like perfectly cooked, medium grain high quality brown rice, rices from Thailand in my experience don't have that heartiness. the Bhutanese is...
View Article"Oakland at work: Wholesale produce at Jack London Square"
thanks for the info. do you know what time might be good to take some photos? 5am or 6am or 7am or whatever? anyplace to eat that opens early in that area?
View ArticleRoast Shop in Palo Alto [House-cured Pastrami, Kosher, Deli]
Interesting. And discouraging. (Peter Yee's mention of Thousand Island dressing was unpropitious too, unless it was a paraphrase. I take the distinction between Russian dressing and its legendarily...
View ArticleLa Ciccia [SF]
Is it a lot busier since their refresh? I've been used to showing up in the first 30 min or so and not having it be a problem. What area alternatives are there (high quality, casual cooking, any cuisine)?
View ArticleMichael Bauer's efforts to remain anonymous
Ok, my 2 pennies. They probably should have valet parking. But, if you are having the wine pairing effing take a cab home you dumb ass. Do NOT drive buzzed or drunk EVER. And, for some that could mean...
View ArticleGood pie places in South Bay / Peninsula?
Like bbulkow I don't try commercial pies often (but unlike him I lack a dad who makes them) but the usual run of US commercial pie crusts in my experience is one of the reasons for avoiding them. I'm...
View ArticleRadio Africa Kitchen -- report [San Francisco]
We were the only table at 6 pm on Wednesday evening; by 7:30 pm there were two more tables of 4 and 2. We also loved the ahi kitfo - it's certainly a singular dish to center the starters and pique the...
View ArticleMr. & Mrs Misc closed Sat 4/27/13, will be at Flora Grubb Gardens, SF instead...
Read on FB, Mr & Mrs Misc will be closed Sat 4/27/13 & going to be at Flora Grubb Gardens for their 10th Anniversary Party. Free ice cream 10a-5p or Until they run out! Flora Grubb Gardens 1634...
View ArticleIs it just me or is it rather difficult to find good steak in the Bay Area?
There's a common phenomenon around here where ordering rare gets medium-rare. The first time I went to Alfred's I ordered one rib-eye rare and one medium-rare, and they were both correct.
View ArticleTsoureki (Greek Easter bread) in Oakland?
You might call Simply Greek and ask if they know a bakery. If they don't, try Greek Imports in Daly City: http://www.greekimportsinc.com
View ArticleJuhu Beach Club to open brick 'n mortar in Temescal [Oakland]
I found the place similar in bottom line: very very pleasant, very oakland (I miss me some oakland), but the tastes are --- simplistic. There's a benefit in simplicity, allowing individual ingredients...
View ArticleTroya on Clement or Aziza? [San Francisco]
Saha is great and far more traditional than Aziza and better food quality than Troya.
View ArticleMontero's in Albany
We went to Timbao Oct 2011 and actually had quite a nice meal. The chicken skewers with a spicy ginger-pineapple-rum glaze (not chile heat, just ginger heat) were quite good. Even better was the three...
View ArticleHelp narrowing down dinner around Sonoma?
Thanks, CarrieWas218. I'm all about mezes, at any Turkish restaurant. Glad the borek and falafel were top-notch. I'm hoping I get to try this place, at least for a quick lunch.
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