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View ArticleDang Butterscotch Rootbeer
Yup! It's at Monterey Deli in SF. Confirming the below post, I saw it two weeks ago: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/892557#7928085 It was part of an 80 root beer tasting I attended in SF two weekends...
View ArticleMichael Bauer's top 100 2013
One thing I've learned about reading/following the Top 100 lists by MB is to always take it with a grain of salt. It's an interesting and entertaining guide, but MB always has his reasons for picking...
View ArticleThe old Namu space
Logistically, it's just a nightmare. Pop-ups aren't looking for a lease of any type, or the commitments associated with it, even short term. It's more work, and more liability but the problem there is...
View ArticleSonoma County Egg Hunt: I Brake for Fresh Farm Eggs
There are few commercial producers available at retail markets that I'll buy from anymore. Red Hill and Alexandre Kids are two off the top of my head. Expensive though $8/dozen. Recently, I've been...
View ArticleSouth Legend Sichuan Restaurant in Milpitas
I haven't been here in a couple of years. I'll put it on my list to revisit.
View ArticleCommunity Survey: Dan Dan Noodles (Simplified: 担担面 Traditional: 擔擔麵 Pinyin:...
I liked the rendition of dandanmian from Millbrae's Yi Yuan restaurant recently. More traditional Chengdu/Sichuan styled. Not too heavy on the vinegar. I think there are Taiwanese versions of this dish...
View ArticleKeiko wine pairings?
I'm curious about this as well! I've only done the regular wine pairing twice, and it was competent.
View ArticleCoffee Roaster in Berkeley-Oakland
Never found that to be the case . . . but even with my Gaggia or a friend's Silvia, the Capresso was woefully inadequate. And let's not forget, Robert, that even WITH $3,000 -- heck, $10,000 machines...
View Article60th birthday lunch/outing ideas
"afternoon tea" http://craftsman-wolves.com/#/afternoon-tea http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/872977 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/851123 http://www.loveysteashoppe.com/
View Article1st Napa trip need help
If you've already had Bouchon in Vegas, I would definitely skip it in Napa when there are so many other stellar eateries that excel...
View ArticleIs there such a thing as a poor man's French Laundry in Napa?
Than that would limit it to LaToque, although Farm is not far (in Carneros) and infinitely better...
View ArticleGood sub rolls in Bay area?
Any sub shop that uses the alternative food distribution system, butchers in house, and makes its own cold cuts and pickles is not going to be cheap.
View Articlewolf brand canned chili
On sale this $5 Friday at Safeway for 5 for $5 according to my ad. I was informed the North Berkeley special might be different from your local so check.
View ArticleLive Crayfish at 99 Ranch
I bought 2 dozen crayfish today, came out to just under a pound. I chose ones that vigorously greeted me with open arms and claws as if to say "pick me!" They're in the sink snow, just waiting for the...
View ArticleNEW: Roostertail, SF review w/ pic
I've been here three times in the last month. I've had a ton of work, not enough time to cook, and landed on their chopped salads as a great neighborhood option worth seeking out if you live/work...
View ArticleCafe Europa, New Chow-worthy Polish/Eastern European in Inner Richmond [San...
Went here a few weeks back and I identified the pork schnitzel as my new favorite dish. Perfectly tender meat, cooked in fresh oil so the crust had vigor, almost snap. Super delicious; we fought over...
View ArticleOld Chinese Hole-In-the-Wall on Embarcadero in SF?
Has to be House of Nanking. It's six blocks from the Embarcadero, been there since 1988, there's been a line since the second month they were open, no reservations, prior to expansion it was that size,...
View ArticleWhat's Chow-worthy near the Intercontinental on Howard St.?
Walking distance from 5th and Howard, AQ, Zero Zero
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