Veggie Grill (Southern Calif chain) now open at San Jose's Santana Row - any...
We finally tried out Veggie Grill at Santana Row between Starbucks Coffee & The Counter. Menu is online so you can see it before going. You order at the register line up on the Left-side once...
View ArticleLungomare review (Oakland)
I ended up back here for happy hour this afternoon and had a fine margarita. No food this time, but $4 beers and $5-6 cocktails are quite reasonable.
View ArticlePurple Kow coming soon to Berkeley
Walking by when I went to Cal Day Sat 4/20/13 I noticed in the window Purple Kow coming soon sign. They are planning to sell beer, wine, & food. I don't know when it'll open, hope to hear some...
View ArticleTrip Report: Passport to Dry Creek Valley 2013
My favorite wine festival of all time is the annual Passport to Dry Creek Valley, centered around Healdsburg. This was my fifth year in a row going, and with 50+ wineries available, I'm always puzzled...
View ArticleSF Dish of the Month (May 2013) - Voting
Novel idea, Charlie, but as you say, it would reduce participation. Also, I'd like voting to be less cumbersome, not more. Or even done away with all together. On the Cheese Board, the majority voted...
View ArticleAnyone know a great East Bay Burger joint?
Checked out Victory burger. Liked the Veggie burger more than the veggie arepa, which is not really a burger since it falls apart immediately. Also the tofu needed some more flavor. I did really like...
View ArticleSonoma County Egg Hunt: I Brake for Fresh Farm Eggs
I hope that you and others will add to the egg hunt as you travel the byways of Sonoma County and post new finds. For Q1, I'm becoming more convinced that egg freshness can trump some of the other...
View ArticleSausalito with a view
All of the restos in Sausalito are casual. Poggio may be a tad more dressy than most, but you won't raise any eyebrows. F3 is super casual and so is the food, but its quite good. Its fairly new though...
View ArticleQuinto Sol - RWC
About a week and a half ago, Quinto Sol opened in RWC. It's another restaurant in the group as Palo Alto Sol on California Ave. The space is _beautiful_. Exposed beams, several layers, internally lit...
View ArticleFlour & Co - NEW Bakery, SF - any reports?
Went today for breakfast on the way to a conference downtown. Loved the sunny space and welcoming service--it felt like they immediately embraced and were the embraced by the neighborhood (or maybe I...
View ArticleSan Francisco Bay Area Food Festivals and Events - May, 2013
5/3 - Fun Food Friday Food Truck Festival, Windsor Free admission http://windsorchamber.com/event/2013-05-03/food-truck-festival 5/4 - San Francisco Bay Chili Cook Off, Uptown Oakland Cost: $15 advance...
View ArticleMexican en route from Oakland to Carmel
Having made that drive several hundred times, I would recommend El Michoacano in Gilroy if you feel up to waiting a little longer. It's right off of 101 (exit 10th St. / 152) in a little shopping...
View ArticleCocktails in Rockridge
Oh come on people! (just mentioning places not mentioned elsewhere in this thread) Conga Lounge. It's not Forbidden Island, but it's a great hangout for exactly this purpose, and it's a close hoof to A...
View Articlebirthday dinner in Sonoma County for a group of 8
You might also want to consider Bravas. http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/887107 And just wanted to make sure you're aware that Real Döner is counter service. I've not been there lately to comment on...
View ArticleThe French Laundry Reservations -- dining partners might bail
What day and time is your reservation for? Thank you, Brent
View ArticleTrip Report: Passport to Dry Creek Valley 2013
We rent a van for the weekend at SFO and have a designated driver (and pay for his/her Passport ticket). This year due to the size of the group we had to rent two vans, but it worked out pretty well...
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