5 Days in SF/Napa
Jaiko, Thanks for your detailed reply. My last visit to Brix was one year ago where my wife and I shared a series of appetizers at the bar. I had not been there for awhile because of near constant...
View ArticleHelp on Dining options during short international stopover. (SF)
I think Bar Tartine for brunch is a good choice. They open at 11, and you can make a reservation. Considering that this meal won't happen until after 11, you might not really need that much lunch. For...
View ArticleBest quality sushi in San francico
The regulations are enforced at the processor level. Compliance is complicated. http://seafood.ucdavis.edu/haccp/ch13sources.htm
View ArticleA16 Rockridge [Oakland]
They're hitting the ground running. First winemaker event tomorrow: A16 Rockridge welcomes Sicilian winemaker Sebastiano De Bartoli this thursday, June 6th. Along with their iconic marsala wines, which...
View ArticleLa Fournée bakery (Berkeley, former Bread Garden space)
Opened yesterday: http://www.berkeleyside.com/2013/06/04/la-fournee-bakery-opens-in-berkeley-finally
View ArticleGood But Not Expensive Restaurant in South San Francisco
Thanks so much for your help. They stubbornly held out for Chinese and wanted to go to the Grand Palace on Grand Ave. Actually it was surprisingly good. Excellent service - but the restaurant was...
View Articlegrano cotto
Call Italfoods and ask which local retailers they supply it to. Doesn't seem like they'd stock it if they had no customers. http://www.italfoodsinc.com/products.asp?mainCat=&category=GRAINS
View ArticleTurtle Tower original location closes Wed 2/27/13, moving to 645 Larkin St, SF
Here's a link to the first eating reports at the new location. http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/904441
View ArticleTai Chi Restaurant - Polk Street [SF]
Pretty standard. Nothing too special. There are some other great spots in the neighborhood that I personally would pick over Tai Chi
View Articlegreat sf spots for great drinks
thanks for the reco! heard that about tonga before, we just happen to have free drink tickets
View ArticleLamb near Santa Rosa
I'd buy CK Lamb at Big John's in Healdsburg when we lived in Forestville. Who are the local producers now? from 2002...
View ArticleRecommended Napa/Yountville wineries
Farmstead is great. I love the trout with the crispy skin. I highly recommend Farmstead.I wasn't impress with Ad Hoc. I really enjoyed the wine from Charles Krug on Main st. It just down the street...
View Articlegrano cotto
I believe any retailer that orders from them, which would be pretty much anyplace that has Italian stuff, could order you a case.
View ArticleLamb near Santa Rosa
While Bruce Campbell allegedly retired from full time ranching about 5 years ago or so, I still see his brand around sometimes. Another local producer is Williams Ranches in Sebastopol....
View ArticleLooking for a not too expensive but good place near Union Square/Financial...
Zero Zero is near-ish though not in the neighborhoods you described and while pushing your budget -isn't too far above it.
View ArticleHas anyone tried Diner Japonica 593 Woodside Rd., Redwood City
Thanks for taking one for the team . . . though sounds like not too much of a sacrifice. And especially appreciate the menu scans. I'm interested in trying the curries listed on the menu, sounds like...
View ArticleWeezy's Grass Fed Shed Opens in Mill Valley
I drove past the place on Miller Ave that used to house Hawk's Tavern and before that, Dish. Looks like Weezy's is now open. Add that to Pearl's, Super Duper, In-and-Out, and the new Smash Burger...
View ArticleAlameda Marketplace: Ching Hua out, East End Pizza in
Soft opening tonight. Still working some kinks out but looks promising.
View ArticleRecommended Napa/Yountville wineries
Hi my favorites are Cakebread (you need a reservation) Frank Family, and Rombauer. Enjoy!
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