Stand-outs at Aziza? [SF]
Favorite was probably the lamb with strong fennel flavor. The duck confit basteeya was ridiculous, as expected. Also really enjoyed the sardine. The desert was OK but left me wanting more.
View Articlebouchon v. bistro jeanty v. bistro don geovanni (and other trip itinerary...
Bouchon has definitely slipped over the years and I'm sorry you are so married to Mustards. Since you are a Pawclyn fan, you might want to consider her new restaurant, Cindy Pawclyn's Wood Grill &...
View ArticleLunch near Haight St/ Golden Gate park
Nopalito near the park. http://www.nopalitosf.com/
View ArticleSF special occasion restaurant that will tolerate a small child
As a side note, I'd given the concierge at our hotel the full run-down, and she had booked us at Gary Danko with the toddler. Yeah, that really wasn't going to happen - had to cancel that. I...
View ArticleCoupon deal for dinner Applewood Inn/Sonoma Cty
Wife and I took advantage of the current Travel Zoo promotion and I must say that we had an excellent dinner (and wine) at a bargain price. Besides the creative food, service was also first rate....
View ArticleLosing Banks White at FIVE/Berkeley
Sadly, Chef Banks White is leaving May 31, 2013. He will be the chef at a newly restored 1930's jazz club in Harlem, NY, to be called Minton's. We went yesterday 5/9/2013 (our 8th visit since late...
View ArticleShorty Goldstein's FiDi Jewish Deli,SF opened 3/5/13 - any reports?
I meant that the pickle was sliced oddly. The fat on the corned beef was tender, and marbled enough, that it was easy to eat, at least. I don't think there's currently any reason to order these...
View ArticleMichael Bauer's top 100 2013
"And again, please remember that expats judging their home cuisine..." Irrelevant, because I am not judging home cuisine on foreign soil; I am comparing it to other restaurants on that same soil. NY is...
View ArticleCotogna vs Perbacco [San Francisco]
I wouldn't agree that Perbacco is that much pricier than Cotogna. Looking at their online menus today, both have pork chop dishes priced at $25. Both have quail dishes at $26 and $27, Both have...
View ArticleCity cracks down on SF restaurant surcharge fraud
"Actually, she's not writing about a healthcare law, and likewise, we shouldn't be talking about one either. She's writing about FOOD businesses and questions over how they are or aren't adhering to...
View ArticlePlank Coffee in Cloverdale [Sonoma County]
Plank Coffee celebrated its one-year anniversary today. I watched the progress on the site pre-opening and have been enjoying the beverages and snacks (and air-conditioning and free wi-fi) since the...
View ArticleSichuan Specialties at Mandarin Gourmet [Palo Alto]
I wandered by tonight after having dinner elsewhere. Besides the printed menu of Sichuan specialties, I was told there are daily specials such as Sichuan-style dongpo rou. The Sichuan chef is from...
View ArticlePizza in the Bay area
This is my local go to place on the peninsula! Love the proscuitto and funghi one.
View ArticleCoqueta - Chef Michael Chiarello NEW Spanish restaurant on Pier 5, SF - any...
Been there, but only once. Had a wide variety of items. Overall, had a very good experience and looking to go back there.
View ArticleCotogna vs Perbacco [San Francisco]
Cotogna is slightly expensive compared with more or less similar places such as Incanto and La Ciccia. Perbacco is relatively moderately priced compared with the other fancy Italian restaurants in...
View ArticleGrocery Outlet Wine Sale, May 8-12
My SO got a bottle at the Redwood City store. It's drinkable, but a maybe a bit past it's prime, has a slightly sour finish.
View ArticleTribune Tavern in old Oakland Trib bldg
The tongue might be even more of a must-order than the fritters. Here's my report: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/898527 Tonic made from scratch is always dark from the cinchona bark. The commercial...
View ArticleChowdown at Fey Restaurant [Menlo Park]
Well, I guess I have to stand corrected... TBH, most of the time when our groups gather for an Asian meal, we rarely order steamed rice anymore! So I pulled several menus and low and behold, most...
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