Bulgarian rakia/brandy
Yes, Corti Bros. in the Central Valley not only is a longtime legendary dealer of specialty foods and drinks but surpassses many shops in the Bay Area proper. In another recent thread here, I linked a...
View ArticleUpdated: 2013 Eater SF guide to SFO dining
The very useful Eater SF 2013 list of Where To Eat At SFO: keep it for yourself and remember to send it to anyone you know who plans a visit. Listed by terminal (including Gate #s) as well as the "5...
View ArticleGifts from California to take overseas?
You're right regarding artisanal products. But if the visit is to one of the high-tax countries, I think the OP should consider bringing booze along with whatever else (from my experience living in...
View ArticleTroy Greek Cuisine open on Solano
There's a post in the "Hummus is not Greek" topic that says it's common in Cyprus. Lots of Cypriot Greeks immigrated to New York.
View ArticleDish of the Month SF (June 2013) - Nominations
Thanks for all the great nominations. The voting is up! I included anything that was nominated by more than one person, though you are welcome to add in more options to the voting, too....
View ArticleTongue other than lengua for tacos near Palo Alto?
That dish is now on the menu at Tribune Tavern in Oakland. Martins West has a great tongue sandwich.
View ArticleNido in Oakland?
http://www.sfchronicle.com/restaurants/diningout/article/Excellent-Nido-not-typical-Mexican-food-4548081.php Paywall.. ugh edit: Use the link from Bauer's twitter:...
View ArticleDuck Jaws at Cooking Papa and the Joy Of Eating Without Worrying About...
I had the luxury (or torture rather) of eating medium rare mid grade rib eye steaks when I was 8 or 9 for dinner at home...and when the meat was tough, and even after chewing out all the juices and...
View ArticleNopa Brunch, State Bird Provisions Dinner - Solo Walk-In?
I look forward to the report, good luck. Usual caveats about prediction about the future, don't blame me if you don't get in on the first seating at 5pm. It's a highly variable thing. They took about...
View ArticleDrake's Brewing and Barrel House, San Leandro
I don't know about Head Brewer Explosions, but I'm not sure about Barrel Aged beer in general. The added taste muddies the beer concept. Why not just add pure vanilla flavoring?
View ArticlePortuguese Food?
Described as a "cafe and bakery," which gives me hope of finding decent pasteis de nata around here!
View ArticleBest quality sushi in San francico
Are we talking about Italy now? Patterson is, in that quote. He also references the mindset that SF has better ingredients as cliche. Once again, I encourage you to form an educated opinion, firsthand.
View ArticleInternational Food Court (Bush and Kearny) Reopens
I finally made it here today, for my first visit. The tables were about half full, and none of the vendors had much of a line. There's Korean, Japanese, Vietnamese, Filipino, Chinese, and a Mexican...
View ArticleAnybody been to Oysterpalooza at Rocker Oysterfeller's in Valley Ford?
Thanks for the report. It does sound expensive for the food alone and I'm not crazy about that kind of music. But you've reminded me how much I love the area. And oysters!
View ArticleBuying Buns like Chairman Bao in Oakland Chinatown
We made the sandwiches over the weekend and I think they worked out really well. I think the pickled mustard seeds in the slaw made all the difference. The buns weren't exact, but I think really good....
View ArticleNirvanaah! (Indian ice cream shop) now open in Sunnyvale - anyone?
The Newark store has closed. But there's another East Bay location in Dublin. 4556 Dublin Blvd Dublin, CA 94568 (925) 556-6268
View Articlewalk to restaurant near Orchard Garden Hotel on Bush St.
Since you say flexible budget, Sons and Daughters is close by but I think you need a reservation. It has had some glowing reports here lately.
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