Help - Best Choices for Gilroy or Morgan Hill ??
Thanks for the updated suggestions! You have given us a whole bunch of places to check out. I had looked at all of the past reviews that I could find, but it seemed like a lot of places listed had gone...
View ArticlePalo Alto and Environment....Chaat and South Indian suggestions especially...
Chaat Paradise, it is in Mountain View, five miles from PA
View ArticlePizza in the Bay area
Little Star for Chicago deep-dish. Blue Line is basically the same. Cotogna in SF for that nameless local NY-Naples hybrid style. Nizza la Bella in Albany for NY-style thin crust whole pies. I don't...
View Article60th birthday lunch/outing ideas
I should add that we are going this month, Thursday,May 23 just in case anyone knows of an event or show of some kind to suggest.
View ArticleRestaurants and cocktail bar close to Fairmont Hotel [San Francisco]
Similar question from a few months ago (the Mark Hopkins is across the street from the Fairmont): http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/879328 A solo diner would have a fair chance of getting a seat at the...
View ArticleCity cracks down on SF restaurant surcharge fraud
Completely disagree. In a civil case, there is every reason to settle rather than spending megabucks on lawyers with no certainty as to the outcome of the case. I know a guy who spent $380K in legal...
View ArticlePalo Alto and Environment....Chaat and South Indian suggestions especially...
Stanford Medical Center to Chaat Paradise is a bit of a haul. I used to work around the corner from CP. It's all veg and the service is slow and it's pretty tasty and easy to get to from 101. My Indian...
View ArticleIs Lai Hong Lounge Now The Clear Choice For Dim Sum in SF Chinatown?
City View is a safe bet. Is not on the cutting edge on new items but does basics very well.
View ArticleNapa eats for a Vancouver B.C. Chowhounder?
It is a lovely walk from the Westin - all of downtown is very accessible and make a point of going around and looking at the Art Displays on 1st and 2nd in the store windows.
View ArticleBest Dim Sum in San Francisco?
Maybe it's just me, but I consider Chandavkl (David Chan) a true hero and a great Chowhound.
View ArticleRestaurants and cocktail bar close to Fairmont Hotel [San Francisco]
Quite right on the "Big 4" and for a lovely view "the top of the Mark", a should do and see at least once.
View ArticleSan Francisco/Napa with 3 kids
Finally made it to Grace's Table last month. Posts about their happy hour menu were spot on. Loved the empanada and the pulled pork taco. It is on my list for repeat visits.
View ArticleLooking for Mission District Lunch Spots [San Francisco]
Salumeria's roast beef sandwich was heavenly. Unctuous, medium rare roast beef cooked in their smoker. The salumi sandwich paled in comparison. The gem salad needed some acidity for my taste. Their...
View ArticlePizza in the Bay area
Pizza didn't become popular nationally until after WWII, but the large, round American-style pizza dates back at least to 1905, when Gennaro Lombardi started selling them. Pizzerias had opened in most...
View ArticleLa Ciccia [SF]
I finally had a chance to visit La Ciccia last week. That was a great meal! For me the highlight was the spaghetti with bottarga. I was surprised at how good it was. The quality of the pasta helped...
View ArticlePho 2000 in San Francisco: Breakfast of Champions
I had the pho ga here, seeing as TT is closed until it reopens further up on Larkin. I am sorry to say it does not hold up to TT's Pho Ga. It was a bit insipid and all the condiments in the world could...
View ArticleBlack Truffles in SF or East Bay?
Tuber aestivum can be good but I wouldn't pay that much.
View ArticleMr. Pollo chef now doing a pop-up [SF]
Manny Torres Giminez just bought the old Palace Steak House and hopes to reopen it by June 1 so he's probably spending most of his time over there....
View ArticleSons & Daughters [San Francisco]
Hey, thanks for this, Escargot! we're going tomorrow night for my sister's bday. good to know!
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