A16 Opening Oakland branch in Rockridge
Opening Saturday June 1, according to Victoria Libin.
View ArticleGood Mexican Piggy Cookies - anyone know where to buy them?
The ones I've tried have all been like that. Usually they're made with shortening and are kind of gross.
View ArticleEgyptian food truck — Oakland
New Hours from picture on their FB page. There's also a picture that says if you ask for your Lamb Kebab doneness other than Med-Rare, he may say that they are out :) --------------- Tues-Thur - 11am -...
View ArticleMission City Creamery in Santa Clara
I like them quite a bit, and for those down in the South Bay for which Bi-Rite / Mitchell's is out of practical reach it's nice to have any sort of decent, non-chain ice cream down here, aside from a...
View ArticleChampa Garden SF Branch to open soon -- any favorites?
Ordering those three dishes a la carte is cheaper than two samplers and I think more food.
View ArticleLos Planes - Excelsior - Report
Dave's eggplant description is what we thought too about the relleno pacaya! It's a really nice dish, but I can see why the chile relleno, with its stronger flavor to cut through the taste of the...
View ArticleOrganic manila / ataulfo / honey mangoes at Whole Foods - on sale too!
I haven't seen ORGANIC manilas around anywhere in the last two years, so I'm thrilled to report that Whole Foods has them RIGHT NOW.
View ArticleSweet, large, $.79 mangoes at Mi Tierra Market, 2023 Mission (16th st) [San...
Most of the mango varieties use the 4959 code...What you want to avoid are the Tommy Atkins variety of mangoes. They tend to be stringy and less flavorful. Before you buy, ask your produce guy/gal...
View ArticleRichmond: Huong Tra for Vietnamese
I order take out here at least 4 times a month. Usually we get one of the Phos, spring rolls or summer rolls, papaya salad, and the grilled pork, shrimp and egg roll over rice. My huband likes their...
View ArticleCalifornia Organic Keitt Mangos are Back!
Thanks so much. Makes me miss them even more. I hope the people who bought my mother's house take advantage of those fruit trees.
View ArticleShin Toe Bul Yi
Hi Dave, I have not had a lot of experience with Korean food in SF, since most of my friends won't go with me. I have had the tofu stew only from a few places, and this one by far was my favorite. It...
View ArticleTurtle Tower original location closes Wed 2/27/13, moving to 645 Larkin St, SF
Opening on Saturday June 1, 2013; 8 am to 5 pm
View ArticleBig Gay Ice Cream Truck
Website says 6/8/13 at the Cultivate festival in GG Park. Given they'll be in Philly 3 days layer (2 days 3 nights of driving), I bet they'll have to high tail it out of SF
View ArticleOld Mandarin Islamic--did we order wrong?
It's addictive; one taste is not enough as the intensity builds. I start with one spoonful and continue eating. Condiment is an excellent descriptive; take it home and add it to other dishes. The only...
View ArticleAny SF Chinatown restaurants that will accommodate a 70 person early dinner...
Great Eastern has a private dining room for 120. Call (415) 986-2500. http://greateasternrestaurant.net/default.aspx
View Articlenew Telegraph Ave Ramen coming - Ramen Tomo
4390 Telegraph Ave, Oakland. That's the Koryo strip mall. Do you know which spot it's taking over? JjaJang, Sushi, BBQ, Holy Moly?
View ArticleBerkeley - Seeking Prepared Food Recommendations
Three Stone Hearth. Limited pickup windows, but very high quality.
View ArticleBanh Xeo - SF Dish of the Month May 2013
I went to 2 places in San Jose to compare & contrast their banh xeo. This report is for Thien Long at 3005 Silver Creek Road, the site of a Chowdown some years past. Normally if I’m with others...
View ArticleNeed a foodie finish to a day at Golden Gate Park
The chef/owner of Pasion recently opened a new restaurant in Pacifica. Puerto 27 http://puerto27.com/ A little more casual and a bit less expensive than La Costanera, but quite good and it's located...
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