Quan Ba 9

Vietnamese Udon with Crab, Shrimp & Pork

Fat, chewy udon noodles swim in a rich broth garnished with fried shallots and cilantro. But, that’s not all. There’s also a crab claw, crab meat, shrimp, a hunk of pork, mushrooms and a plate filled with mung bean sprouts and […]

Leon’s Full Service

Dark & Stormy

Spicy hot “in your face” fresh ginger flavor, this was a cocktail with a kick. Refreshing? Yes. But, there was a bit too much ginger. The alcohol was lost under it. It would be nice to taste the rum.

And, we’re still loving […]

Ethel M

Ethel M’s Dark Chocolate & Caramel Milk Chocolate Bars

The Dark Chocolate Bar — Incredibly good!

The bar starts with a nice snap. But, as soon as it hits your tongue it begins to melt. Smooth & creamy with complex flavors in the deep dark bittersweet […]

Sage Woodfire Tavern

Lady’s Nights on Friday & Saturday

Bread Basket with Spiced Olive Oil

Fried Goat Cheese on Greens with Honey Drizzle

Shrimp & Grits

Wahoo with Smashed Potatoes & Mixed Veggies

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Best Sandwich of 2010

JCT’s Lobster Roll

We can’t agree on a best meal of 2010. We’ve had too many divine meals in 2010 to even know where to begin. But, we can offer a two-way tie for best sandwich. JCT’s lobster rolls burst with perfectly cooked lobster on a soft, fluffy, […]

The Worst Meal of 2010

The McRib

There are no words to describe the absolute and utter regret we felt after taking the first bite of this abomination. It was horrible. The formed meat patty of unknown origins was unidentifiable. It had absolutely zero flavor. And, the excessive amounts of […]

Seasons 52

Hearty Vegetable Soup with Whole Grain Bread Stick

This tastes shockingly better than it looks.

Grilled Rainbow Trout with Lemon, Carrots, Asparagus & Potatoes

Can you believe this huge plate overflowing with grilled rainbow trout, roasted carrots, asparagus, and potatoes has […]

J Alexander’s

Happy New Year!

Manhattan, please.

Tender, flaky & buttery croissants start the meal.

Pecan-crusted Trout with Acorn Squash & Toasted Almonds

Looking for a light meal after the frenzy of holiday eating? This isn’t it. After […]

San Francisco

Happy Holidays!

On our last visit, every inch of the floats were covered with sea lions nestled together

December 28th, 2010 | Category: Bakeries, Food, Restaurants, San Francisco, Specialty Shops | Comments are closed

Man Chun Hong

Sichuan Wontons with Red Oil

Sichuan Wontons with Red Oil

A generous bowl of wontons, vegetables, broth and a touch of red oil make this a hearty start to the meal. The broth is spiced well. But, all of the real heat […]