is there a good deli in San Carlos area?
If you're flying up from LA, why not bring some from Langer's or Canter's or whatever's the best these days? Here's an old topic on hand-sliced smoked salmon: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/44986...
View ArticleLunch near Haight St/ Golden Gate park
Be mindful of a potentially long wait at Zazie. Park Chow has a much larger space and shouldn't be too crowded.
View ArticleSimmer Vietnamese Kitchen in Petaluma
Petaluma has a new Vietnamese restaurant. Simmer Vietnamese Kitchen opened about a month ago in the space formerly occupied by the dearly departed Afendi Turkish Grill. I was pleased to see Beef onion...
View ArticleItinerary almost set for First trip, just a few gaps, please help
With some great help I've get most of my trip planned. Saturday Farallon for dinner (its close to the Theater where I'm seeing a 9:30 show). Sunday Brunch at Cafe De La Press or Mama's, oysters at...
View ArticleSweet T's in Santa Rosa?
I tried this place last night, part of a group of 9 people. Things I really liked: - The hushpuppies. Some of the best I've ever had...slightly spicy, slightly sweet, and served w/ sweet whipped...
View Articlewhere can i buy affordable cuts of lamb shoulder in SF?
I bought a lamb shoulder at a Halal butcher on San Pablo Berkeley and I had to debone it myself. Interesting anatomy (humerus,scapula) but next time for my lamb tagine I will debone the shoulder chops...
View ArticleWhat's going in to 1751 Fulton Street, SF (old Poleng/Storyville space)?
construction activity at 1751 Fulton Street: the interior is completely gutted. something to watch?
View ArticleTroya on Clement or Aziza? [San Francisco]
My pleasure, Ruth. We really liked the food at Saha. I'd certainly return. The fattoush and lamb tagine were especially tasty, and probably the best versions I've had. Many of the small plates looked...
View ArticlePressed Juicery - SF Ferry Bldg, who's tried it?
To me, there is nothing appealing about the plastic pre-bottled juices at Pressed Juicery. Note that Pressed Juicery's kiosk in the Ferry Building is across from Sur La Table, and there's a diffent...
View ArticleMichael Bauer's top 100 2013
You're welcome, and thank you. I should have ended my post above with, "Just ask KK". I'm sure he agrees with me about SGV, as he has spent time there too. :)
View ArticleWhat's Chow-worthy near the Intercontinental on Howard St.?
Hi Dave - thanks for the prompt reply. I'm visiting from Los Angeles, arriving late afternoon Sunday and flight out of SFO early Wednesday morning, so basically have 3 dinners and 2 lunches and...
View Article1st Napa trip need help
Good to know... some of what I heard did come from people who worked there or knew people who worked there, so there could have been a bias or special treatment.
View ArticleBanh Xeo - SF Dish of the Month May 2013
I had this dish for the first time at Bodega Bistro a few weeks ago. Someone else here wasn't too enthused about their rendition, but my sister and I both thought it was delicious! Recommendations in...
View ArticleA Toronto Chowhound's trip report: Sunnyvale, San Jose, Sonoma, Healdsburg,...
Some more thoughts about Mateo's in Healdsburg. The current printed menu at Mateo's was considerably more descriptive, complex and innovative than the online menu. The online menu doesn't do the...
View ArticleCoffee Roaster in Berkeley-Oakland
Great price on the Baratza there. The best thing you can do for your espresso is to get a good grinder and then to practice.
View Articlebest Kaiseki in Bay Area?
Your 2013 is looking like my 2012... we went to Wakuriya in the summer (July) and then to Japan in the fall!
View ArticleThe old Namu space
How long is the average restaurant's lease? You'd think that in this day and age a food-trucky or pop-up type business might be interested in at least a short-term lease of an open storefront, with...
View ArticleCrispy Chinese Chicken Salad at Ming’s of Palo Alto
I've had Ming's, Chef Chu's (used to live in Sunnyvale) and Comforts (popular teachers' lunch at the Marin school where I work). Comforts is a very pale imitation of the others - it's kind of bland...
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