Good sub rolls in Bay area?
Once you get into the $12-16 range, you might as well be at a real restaurant, getting served on a plate, with some fries or salad included. I'm a little more worried about the part where all...
View ArticleKeiko wine pairings?
I'm not sure what the history is. I heard about the list when they were at El Paseo. What do you mean by holes? They might have younger vintages aging somewhere.
View ArticleDaimo or Saigon in Richmond
Saigon's homemade doufu is delightful, in a subtle, understated way, like a perfectly cooked egg. the dishes made from fresh surf clams are quite good. their cooking in general has a little more flair...
View ArticleSonoma Day Trip in August! A simple 8-hour journey...
This: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/837875#7347756 or This: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/865440 There's plenty more threads... is there a specific type of wine you re looking for? Let us know if...
View ArticleHouse of Silvanas (Filipino bakery w/ Silvanas), Daly City w/ pics
Whew. Thanks for checking! I better go get my fix while I can! ;-)
View ArticleWhat's Chow-worthy near the Intercontinental on Howard St.?
There is Cooking Papa in Foster City.
View ArticleRestaurants and cocktail bar close to Fairmont Hotel [San Francisco]
HA! the only folks I remember seeing hiking up the length of California or Sacramento in the middle of the day were tourists or The Twins (sometimes 'shirtless Ken' in the AM). a co-worker liked to get...
View ArticleSt. Vincent [San Francisco]
We enjoyed a delightfully "baroque" feast as my husband called it. Yes, from the marrow to tripe...it was a wonderful adventure. I savored the Alto Adige Schiavo wine with the gnocchi. The honeycomb...
View ArticleTaco truck/caterer w/ al pastor on a spit?
IIRC, Tacos Los Primos has a spit on their truck. They;re located in Richmond on 23rd nr Barrett
View ArticleBottomless Mimosa Sunday Brunch (Oakland, Emeryville, Berkeley, Albany)
We're not going to want to wait for an hour-plus, and want a place where we'll be able to have a bit more "non-shouting" conversation.
View ArticleGood sub rolls in Bay area?
It's only after that 2nd and 3rd bite of a Dinic's roast pork sandwich that you realize how incredible it is, and it gets better with each bite. What makes that sandwich so good is the blend of...
View ArticleGum Wah - Joong (sticky rice tamales) [Oakland]
Well depending where you folks came from in old Canton you either made it with mung beans or peanuts. Other parts of China had there own ingredients. I like the mung bean and my wife like peanuts so we...
View Articlebest rye-based cocktails in/near Oakland?
Among the great cocktail spots in and around Oakland, do any especially stand out for their rye-based cocktails? Gin's my preference but looking for some birthday drinks for a rye-lover. thanks for any...
View ArticleLa Ciccia [SF]
Hey calumin, we had almost the same dinner as you did last Friday, apart from the green salad. We got the prosciutto instead which was lovely though not housemade. I think the SO hit it on the head...
View ArticleHow is Rivoli these days?
We were there a few days ago and had a really good dinner and excellent service. The food might not be cutting edge but it's balanced and delicious. Rivoli is one of my favorite restaurants. We had...
View ArticleMiss Ollies in Old Oakland now open for dinner
I'm with you on that, Robert. I thought the oysters were impeccable.
View ArticleCooking Papa (Foster City)
Thanks for the post! We've been to CP FC quite a number of times, but never ordered anything in advance. I'm glad the Rice Stuffed Chicken was so good--it bodes well for the Roasted Pigeon that my mom...
View ArticleBanh Xeo - SF Dish of the Month May 2013
Ma Me House took over the space of the ill fated Banana Soy Vegan Restaurant (What were they open for? Like 3 months?) and has been open for about 8 months now. They say they specialize in Binh Thuan...
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