Kim Cooper's Profile
Root Beer -- housemade or good bottle selection??
We've been drinking SodaStream carbonated water flavored with Torani's Root Beer flavor. I just thought I would mention it -- my spouse loves it, I think it's too sweet and simple. IF you're doing a tasting, something like that might help to point out the differences. And make you appreciate the better ones.
Fire at China Village (Albany)
We went to eat at China Village today and were shocked to find them closed. There was a sign in the window.
Clearly, I should check with you guys before going out to eat.
Fire at China Village (Albany)
Many years ago, when I worked in a restaurant kitchen, the boss said they got the chimney professionally cleaned frequently -- I don't remember how often, but I think it may have been monthly. I can see that it would be tempting to do it less frequently in bad times, but it's obviously a dangerous place to cut costs. I don't know that they did anything like that, but I just meant to say it builds up very fast.
Tommy's Joynt: One I can check off the list [San Francisco]
It keeps the tourists out of the other restaurants?
Tommy's Joynt: One I can check off the list [San Francisco]
It's been years since I was there, but the buffalo stew was just meat and gravy, no potatoes or carrots. I think of stew as having both, and sometimes other stuff.
Please help us get excited about SF again! (a little long)
My partner lived in Manhattan for ten years, though it was a while ago. She says she thinks high end food is comparable here and NY, but different, but the thing with the low end ethnic is they are very different: we have much more diversity in Asian, but not much European, whereas NY has much more European.
Best Ethiopian in Bay Area?
No, we couldn't find a date around then, and she's gone on to other studies. However, we may yet do it someday -- today we went to her five year birthday party.
the few times I've had Ethiopian I've loved it.
British style Indian restaurant
We had Indian food last night (Ajanta in Albany) and I had a dish I had not heard of before: Dakshini Lamb. It was really good (you can get food at various levels of spiciness there). why have I not seen it anywhere else?
BEST BBQ IN SAN FRANCISCO
several years ago, the first Chowhound event we attended was a blind BBQ tasting. Memphis Minnie's won first place. Everett and Jones won both second and last place -- two different sites.
Because we had such a fun time at this tasting and made our first connection to Chowhounders, I've read most of the posts on BBQ over the years. My overall opinion is they vary so much from day to day and hour to hour and site to site, that it's almost useless to discuss. You pays your money and you takes your chances...
I've never had "real" BBQ so I have no opinion - we go to Armadillo Willy's in Foster City sometimes.
Kale? [split from SF Bay]
I love turnips, but what do you do to make kale palatable?
Please help us get excited about SF again! (a little long)
Tai Wu was good for both, but they were exceptional for the friendly and helpful service. the menu is pretty extensive -- familiar dishes and some not so familiar. (The service at dim sum wasn't exceptional, but only because the ladies don't speak much English)
Oh, and if you think you would like less authentic updated California-Chinese, try Oceanic in San Mateo on El Camino at about 25th. Everything is delicious. And they are friendly. Cilantro Chicken is our favorite.
Please help us get excited about SF again! (a little long)
When you are looking for a not-inexpensive place, try All Spice in San Mateo for Indian fusion. It's California/ Indian. And we love it. It's relatively new.
Honeymoon Itinerary: In need of Critiques
If you go to Sears, stick to the pancakes. Next door to Sears (literally next door) is Luques. It's better for breakfast. 433 Powell Street between Post and Sutter 415.248.2475
Recap - Celebratory Dinner at Masa's
I haven't been to Masa's in many years. I'm glad to hear it's still good.
Someone mentioned Ron Siegel -- where is he now?
Chef Gator Thompson - Now at Caprino's in Belmont
Anyone have an update? We'd try it if he has returned.
Any intrepid souls out there?
Oh, so that's it! I have a parking angel that finds me great parking places everywhere but in San Francisco. She even works in Mendocino and Palo Alto -- but not SF. I didn't know about the anti-parking fairy....
My father considered the parking tickets to be his parking fees.
And in San Francisco, the relevant signs often hide behind tree branches or other obstacles.
Redwood City and surrounds
If you don't mind going up to San Carlos, there's a new place called Cuisinett that we love. A limited menu, but great food. You order at the counter, then dine at tables (there's a counter too). The owner is welcoming and upbeat. the food is French. coq au vin, cassoulet, great fries, wines, steak, chicken in mustard cream sauce, a few sandwiches and salads. We heard several French accents in the crowd. It's small.
Foie Gras countdown...
Our favorite is 231 Ellsworth in San Mateo, who often, but not always, have "foie gras three ways" on the menu.
Dim Sum on the way to dropping me off at the airport?
Mr. Fong's is good food, and has the friendliest waitpersons of any Chinese restaurant I've ever been in.
Best Ethiopian in Bay Area?
I appreciate you guys wanting spicy. but we are talking about a four year old who won't eat anything the least bit spicy LOOKING. :-)
Chef Gator Thompson - Now at Caprino's in Belmont
Was that when they discontinued our favorite dish, Grandpa's Chicken and dumplings?
Visiting San Francisco in December
If you don't mind a bit expensive, there's a vegan restaurant that's wonderful: Millennium. It's downtown. We are not even vegetarians and we love it.
Good and cheap near 8th and Brannon?
Have you tried Source? The menu looked interesting. Is it tasty?
Good and cheap near 8th and Brannon?
The Green Festival is this weekend. If we wanted to eat in the area afterward, what's good and not too expensive? We like many foods, but don't eat beef.
Lunch tomorrow in Healdsburg ?
when we are in Healdsburg, we always do at least one meal at Willi's Wine Bar.
We dined at Cyrus once, and it was fun and impressive, but much more of a "big deal".
Zin is nice.
but we love Willi's.
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Willi's Wine Bar
4404 Old Redwood Hwy, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
cheap eats in SF
Are all three Naan-N-Currys the same in quality?
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Naan-N-Curry
336 Ofarrell St, San Francisco, CA 94102
visiting sf
It made me laugh: your description of the sourdough as "overbearing and tough/chewy" sounds great to me! That's just how I like it.
'Dress code', walking & taxis to / from restaurants - and area safety
Lol. No, I don't remember what it was, but I don't think so. At the time, I was living in the country, and we just happened to be in the city, near the Opera House, and somehow ended up going to the performance -- and in those days the jeans and boots was normal wear. I still have those boots.
Late Night Dining Options
No, I'm not complaining. I was just surprised that their regular hours aren't later. They were really very nice, and the waiter was trying not to let us know he wasn't pleased to be held late -- but you can just tell. Do waiters still think women don't tip as well? Maybe he was concerned about it? I've read WaiterRant, so I tip okay. In cash.
Any recent dim sum experiences South of SF?
We had dim sum at Tai Wu /Mr. Fong's this Saturday. There were lots of offerings, no lulls, everything we had was good. The service at Tai Wu/Mr.Fong's is the best of any Chinese restaurant we have ever experienced. They are fast, friendly, helpful.
I had one short blast of feeling like I'd had some MSG, but then it went away. Not sure what that was about.
by the way, Saturday at 11 am it wasn't crowded. by noon it was packed.
the address came up as Foster City, but it's not there, it's at King Plaza, I think in San Bruno?
