5 Days in SF/Napa
I will admit that The Thomas has a great view, but that is about all it has going for it... I hated the "scene" of over-dressed 20-somethings drinking and partying too loud and I found the food beyond...
View ArticleM. H. Bread & Butter in San Anselmo
Thanks, i have traveled after a three day reservation to the Mission after 4:45 so less work would be great. I will try later this week.
View ArticleISO Vietnamese noodle soup with duck and dried bamboo shoots: bun mang vit
If you're still looking, Tao Ngo in San Jose has bun mang on the menu. http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/904156
View ArticleSanta Rosa Matsuri Festival was June 1, 2013 - anyone go?
I saw a picture of taiko drummers from a Flickr contact, didn't know they even had a Santa Rosa Matsuri Festival. Did anyone go Sat 6/1/13? http://www.sonomamatsuri.com/
View ArticlePatxi's Pizza now has a North San Jose location!
I can finally try Patxi's Pizza for lunch one day in North San Jose in the mixed-used apartment complex called Crescent Village. Anyone's been to the SF, Palo Alto locations for lunch & can...
View ArticleEl Cerrito/Berkeley/Richmond/Oakland Cupcakes?
I just tried them this Sunday and they were great! Particularly enjoyed the s'mores and tiramisu.
View ArticleFoie Gras countdown...
Yep, that's the way it's done. A little acid (gastrique) to cut the fat of the foie.
View ArticleA little board stalking....but need some Napa help still, please!
We are staying at the Westin Verasa June 26-29, please let me know how it is. I have a lot of the same questions as you: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/903714 Mark Adamowicz
View ArticleWhere to eat? (couple in mid-20's, one week stay)
Disco Volante in Oakland for great food, live music, and a good bar at reasonable prices. Kitchen stays open late.
View ArticleBubbaque's BBQ & Deli, Petaluma
With some guilt, I'll confess that I tried it in May 2011, shortly after that Biteclub review, but didn't get around to posting. Anyway, here are my notes from two years ago: BubbaQue’s...
View ArticleA little board stalking....but need some Napa help still, please!
Boon Fly vs Fremont Diner? No loser there for breakfast/brunch. Boon Fly (confession, I live 100 yards from the Boonfly): full bar w delicious Bloody Mary's, wine and beer. Favorites include eggs...
View ArticleCalistoga/St Helena
Congrats on your 10th Anniversary. I love The Meadowood and Frogs Leap. Another nice winery that has beautiful grounds and great wines is Duckhorn. And they are not pretentious at all. Oh, a must in...
View ArticleBay Area Food Festivals and Events, June 2013 -
The Urban Farm Tours are this Saturday, in the Albany, El Cerrito, Richmond area this year. Looks interesting.
View ArticleLychees (2013)
Mom grabbed a bag from the other Cupertino 99 Ranch. These were reportedly from China. Mostly a mix of brown and red. A pretty inconsistent batch, as if the lychees came from 2 different cultivars. -...
View ArticleMama Ji's in the Castro for Dim Sum & Sichuan, San Francisco
Great report, thanks for checking it out!
View ArticleEl Cerrito/Berkeley/Richmond/Oakland Cupcakes?
Thanks leadbelly, I've passed through that area of San Pablo many times and never knew there was a cupcake place there! I'll definitely check them out. Their flavors are definitely interesting and fun-...
View ArticleRichmond: Huong Tra for Vietnamese
Nice link, thank you! It's very interesting to learn about the ways to customize a bowl of pho beyond just the sauces and herbage at the table.
View ArticleLarkin St Turtle Tower Reopens (SF)
We went in early Sunday morning 6/2 at about 8:45. Not many other diners, but they slowly trickled in as we were finishing. Pho just as good as always except a little slower coming out. Oh well, we...
View ArticleISO Santa Clara gem
FYI there is much more to Santa Clara than the Korean strip (less interesting anyway since the soju licensing wars ended some years back) or the creditable but scattered ramen houses, not unique to the...
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