Agua frescas and related drinks
My favorite is pina (pineapple). Another interesting flavor is cucumber (slightly sweetened).. Cancun in Berkeley makes a good pina, but the best are made by my friend Maria. She uses the ripest of...
View ArticleBest quality sushi in San francico
It's the difference between people visiting a grocery store or having Japanese food once in a blue moon to frequently, to a community literally replicating their Japanese diets, and lifestyle as close...
View ArticleSonoma County Egg Hunt: I Brake for Fresh Farm Eggs
Another good resource, although a bit dated because of all the small farms that keep popping up is: cornucopia.org The score cards are a good summary, but the full report on eggs should be read.
View ArticleMission City Creamery in Santa Clara
I've tried them multiple times at the public market and their truck. They use a mix of Treat ice cream (which can be bought at a number of grocers) and their own blends off what I presume is the Treat...
View ArticleBerkeley - Seeking Prepared Food Recommendations
I agree that it might seem odd, but is so very Berkeley, it is worth it for the cultural experience as well as the food.
View ArticleDang Butterscotch Rootbeer
Hyperbowler: Any chance of a report on that root beer tasting?
View ArticleRecent Tangelo Sightings?
Has anyone see any tangelos locally lately? I know it's probably past the season, but I didn't get my fill.
View ArticleAfternoon Tea at Charles Chocolates in San Francisco
Another tidbit from its website: "Pastry Happy Hour! All pastries half off from 6 pm 'til close."
View Article5 Days in SF/Napa
1. Chinatown is really filled with tourists or elders who are too poor to go to better places on the west side of SF or out in the suburbs (I grew up and live around there). That said, R&G Louge is...
View ArticleLau Hai San-- South San Jose
Yes, hot pot is the specialty and there's a dizzying number of ingredients available. The hot pots are sized to serve four people. Most of the tables are four-tops, including a few booths. There are...
View ArticleCommunity Survey: Bánh Khọt, Vietnamese Mini Rice Pancake/Cupcake
I had Vung Tau #1's banh khot last Feb. with some relatives who were visiting. They live in the DC area and never saw or tried banh khot until that day, despite the many vietnamese restaurants and...
View ArticleBest quality sushi in San francico
We disagree. Anyway, it's the concentrated abundance of Japanese that I'm referencing in contrast to SF...you're free to pretend the lines outside are all martians for purposes of this discussion....
View ArticleAnyone know a great East Bay Burger joint?
I hadn't realized they'd reopened. Previous reports on their burgers had been promising.
View ArticleSaturday night group dinner in Mission - ideas?
Suggestions for a Saturday night dinner for 5. We'll be on 24th and Mission for a flamenco performance and would prefer something within 15 min. walking distance or 7 min. bus ride. Nothing too formal...
View ArticleSonoma County Breakfast/Brunch w/Booze List?
Kenwood Vinyards Inn Lunch http://www.vineyardsinn.com/bar.html Sonoma La Salette Lunch Limited booze? http://www.lasalette-restaurant.com/portuguese-wine.html
View ArticleRefuge coming to Menlo Park
Yep. I love the Pastrami Burger. A big fat burger with a whole bunch of pastrami on top.
View ArticleOakland One Dish Take-Out for Small Group
Any ideas for something for tonight to bring home for a small group (5-6 people)? I am looking for something that is more of a one dish sort of thing rather than ordering several different entrees. Any...
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