Boston Hound Report: I finally ate something other than Asian Food
Oh yeah, literally candy, a crunchy caramel coating. I thought the spicy and sour elements balanced the sweet but they're not something I'd want to eat very often.
View ArticlePalo Alto and Environment....Chaat and South Indian suggestions especially...
My son is moving to the Farm (what can I say; this Bear is trying to make the best of it...:-), and we are starting to collect restaurant suggestions. Both for him AND for us when we go to visit. Both...
View ArticleExecutive Dining
Don't get me wrong: Nothing against Il Fornaio, Tamarine, Left Bank, etc as restaurants. I was at a wedding reception at Palo Alto Il Fornaio and it went fine. But I associate those places less with...
View ArticleIs waiting in line at the Tadich Grill worthwhile ?
Turns out that our friends are planning on drinking at the bar while waiting for a table so they should be fine.
View ArticleHelp me find the right beer bars: I’m rather particular
I have to say, when I have been able to do so, spending an afternoon at Toronado is pretty fantastic.
View ArticleBringing foie gras and/or shark fin into california.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/07/shark-fin-trade-banned-california_n_1000906.html This is an old article but I understand that the courts have upheld the ban.
View ArticleDry Noodles in San Jose and San Francisco
This last weekend, I tried a Vietnamese place that a friend of mine recommended to me a few years back. I just had to recommend this place to people who are ever in the San Jose area. The name of the...
View ArticleCatHead's BBQ (SF)?
Ate there recently and best bbq I've had in Bay Area in long time. Impressed with brisket and sides especially.
View ArticleLuca Cucina Italiana / San Pablo Av. /Berkeley
two years later and they are still serving bland eggplant parmigiana and mushy broccoli rabe. you're right - better off trying one of their sandwiches. my friend got the chicken piccata. She said it...
View ArticleDinner Before Oracle Arena Show on Sunday [Oakland]
It's not too bad finding parking in that part of Oakland these days (for now). Oakland is actually my zone of choice for drinks these days, specifically that area near the 12th and 19th St BART...
View Articlechina village reopening [Albany]
I didn't mean to suggest they were doing it in an underhanded way. Thats the Thomas Keller style of cooking, using lots of cream and butter. While I think using cream and butter is a good thing, I...
View ArticleMexican en route from Oakland to Carmel
Oh, bummer! The carne asada was definitely not dry either time I had it. I sure hope you went on an off day. I'll probably stop by in the next few weeks -- if so, I'll report back.
View ArticleEast Bay BBQ for catering or takeout
I'm trying to find a great BBQ place to order from/cater a milestone birthday party in August, for about 60 people. So far I have looked into Phat Matt's and Brick Pig, and I'm looking for feedback on...
View ArticleItinerary help please-- NYer returning for 3 nights!
*rolls eyes* All right then, that's enough of this for me. This is a ridiculous debate, especially considering it can all be verified by a quick glance at Google maps, where one can notice immediately...
View ArticleMichael Bauer's top 100 2013
Chapeau! isn't overlooked. On his Insidescoop blog today, he said Chapeau! was removed for this year because it is being remodeled.
View ArticleSichuan Chowdown Report at Chef Ma, San Jose (with PICS)
Spices version is authentic, if not especially noteworthy, and their chefs aren't from Sichuan. But I agree, lots of ridiculous dishes claiming to be mapo dofu.
View ArticleNob Hill breakfast [San Francisco]
Just read that farm:table has new ownership: http://sf.eater.com/archives/2013/05/06/farm_table_sold_to_new_owners.php
View Articledinner before concert near HP Pavilion [San Jose]
San Pedro Square Market - a mini version of SF Ferry Bldg. The pizza is good at Pizza Bocca Lupo & there's cheaper parking across the street in the garage compared to HP Pavilion. Website:...
View ArticleStand-outs at Aziza? [SF]
Is the tasting menu worth it compared to splitting several dishes amongst a group of people? The ultimate decision will be up to the table, not just me, so I figured I'd do some research and try to...
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