Scream sorbet going out of business??!!!
I second lmnopm’s appreciation of nkurz’s candor. It must be hard when your dream has come crashing down to talk so openly about it and leave yourself open to second-guessing by everyone who thinks...
View ArticleGet ‘Em Before They’re Gone: Sfogliatelle at Cosentino’s in San Jose
Sorry just saw this post today. BIG CORRECTION: San Jose's Cosentino's never made their own sfogliatella. They had them shipped in frozen. The new grocery that took over, Lunardi's continues the...
View ArticleDowntown Oakland Lunch Spots [split from Stag's Lunchette thread]
Japanese goods purveyor Umami Mart brings in fantastic bento boxes from Peko Peko on Tuesdays and Thursdays. I recently had the mother and child Riverdog Farm chicken karaage with soy-soaked egg,...
View ArticleNapa Itinerary - Ready for Feedback!
Thank you! Will definitely take a look at Terra (probably the bar side).
View ArticleUpscale Dining for a Group of 18
La Folie has a fabulous private room and I prefer it to the two I've tried on your list (Benu and Quince). The others I can't speak for or against.
View ArticleNew place, not yet open on Clement in SF...called "Xiao Long Bao"
thanks Melanie for sharing your prolific knowledge! So interesting about the salt. Why is it preferable to sprinkle salt on the surface versus more integrated into the entire dough? This will help me...
View ArticleRestaurant recommendations for lunch - places you love for dinner but also do...
Seriously - do you have French Laundry reservations yet? They are nearly impossible to get... When are you coming? Also, Manresa is in Los Gatos and will require an over-night stay in that area unless...
View ArticleSonoma County Restaurants
It would be worth your while to go to the upper right hand corner of this page and do a searches for both Healdsburg and Sonoma (and any other towns you are thinking of visiting). You will find a...
View ArticleIndian in Fremont with nice quiet atmosphere
DH refers to Shalimar decor as "cafeteria". Big hall with bunch of tables & big counter for ordering food.
View ArticleCorned Beef - SF Dish of the Month (March 2013)
I thought the Zoe Pastrami was maybe at the better end of the pedestrian stuff ... let's call it the deli meat category. But in no way compared to the boutique stuff.
View ArticleThai noodle soups in south bay?
Thanks for the deets on Buda Thai's version. Will be watching as you slurp your way across the duck noodle soup trail in the South Bay.
View ArticleChef Soleil Banguid of Soleil's African Cuisine has passed away
I'm so sorry that I did not take the time to taste his cooking. Here's a tribute from one who first found him in Iowa, then rediscovered him in the East Bay....
View ArticleLooking for 'Best Of' for Chinese and other ethnic [South Bay]
Went to Golden Island about 10 years ago with my parents, who said it had a Chiu Chow leaning menu. The meal was overshadowed by an incident where a mentally ill customer wrecked havoc (threw dishes...
View ArticleLooking for top SF chinese (and yes I have done research but looking for...
Where are you from? Would need a starting point to determine what is considered "good". Cantonese food in Chinatown is okay at best, but very old fashion. A lot the restaurants serve dishes that are...
View ArticleBurgers in the Walnut Creek/Danville/Pleasanton side of the East Bay????
Norms (near Starbucks) on the main drag in Danville serves up a tasty burger. Chow in Lafayette and Danville also is worthwhile. Flemings Steak House in WC has a GREAT happy hour burger that is...
View ArticleDonostia Pintxos in Los Gatos
The Iberianization of the Bay Area continues with Donostia Pintxos opening in Los Gatos last month. A friend just recommended it to me. How do chowhounds like it? Donostia Pintxos 424 N. Santa Cruz...
View ArticleChez Panisse Fire
Apologies if this has already been reported (just did a search, couldn't find any recent updates). CP had hoped to re-open the Cafe (but not the Restaurant) by 3/23. But a friend who had a reservation...
View ArticleGrocery Outlet March 2013
Cooke some of the Corned Beef tonight..was good and a great price!
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