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Radio Africa Kitchen -- report [San Francisco]
I wouldn't be so suspicious of their motives. Restaurant websites are almost always designed by external companies; the restaurant often can't easily update the content. And they've only been open a month or so.
Radio Africa Kitchen -- report [San Francisco]
What have you eaten that you liked at Radio Africa?
I'm curious how much the menu changes week to week. Hoping those meatballs with polenta and asparagus stick around.
Radio Africa Kitchen -- report [San Francisco]
Here's the website. http://radioafricakitchen.com/about.html
I loved this dinner. As Ruth commented, there wasn't a bad bite.
DudesinMexico and I ate at the Radio Africa popup a while back, and really liked it, and I'm happy to see Eskender still serving elegant, healthy meals in a setting like this. The menu is his patented Mediterranean-Ethiopian food, especially evidenced by the vegetarian fantasy platter with lentils, okra, and dal so good even I ate it (the edible flowers helped).
Service was not just friendly but accommodating. We asked about a few ingredients we couldn't place, and each server took the time to either get an answer or the chef. Perhaps more important, service was warm. This is delicious food with good ingredients--but without forgetting the role a restaurant should play for diners. It's too rare to find a San Francisco restaurant this unpretentious and this good at the same time.
Prices are reasonable and portions are large and suitable for sharing. Since we had 7 people, we ordered one of each appetizer and main course and then ordered seconds of our favorites. I thought the meatballs and pickled carrots were even better the second time.
Corkage is $10; they brought an ice bucket for my white wine. Total for a very satisfying meal was $36 each including tax and a generous tip.
La Lengua Chronicles - My Project for 2012
I think I was at all the chowdowns at Lotus Garden. Happily the food's the same, at least the banh xeo is. Prices are maybe a dollar more than they used to be.
They do deliver, which was a lifesaver when my cousin had twins and lived nearby.
La Lengua Chronicles - My Project for 2012
Yes, the branch of Balompie on Mission just north of Crescent is quite good and you can watch the pupusas and other food being made.
Better than any of the Salvadorean options further north. I love El Zocalo, but mostly for the friendly service after midnight.
La Lengua Chronicles - My Project for 2012
I agree about ICHI. I've had quite decent sushi when I sat at the bar and Tim served me. I've had mediocre sushi when someone else did. And recently had an okay dinner that cost a small fortune. Lunch is a good deal.
Had a great dinner at Locavore and then a so so one. Wines by the glass are unusually but very expensive. I have meant to try the burger.
La Lengua Chronicles - My Project for 2012
When have you eaten at Front Porch most recently? It was pretty awful last time I was there (and not all that great before then). The food was reheated, overfried, and oversauced. Not cheap either.
Is Pastores closed?
I've eaten there in the past month and seen Irma since then walking on the street. Will call or walk by this week.
La Lengua Chronicles - My Project for 2012
I live nearby too and wonder when this La Lengua business started. Will post recs and a few cautions later.
I'd very much like to check out Oye Managua and Playa Azul. Also Stefano's on 30th & San Jose is serving Guatemalan food now.
3300 Club is great aside from this Saturday.
In dire need of an East Coast Jewish Deli!
It isn't anything like Katz's pastrami. (I'm also not a Katz's fan, but didn't love Wise Sons either.)
Restaurant ideas in Hayes Valley
If you're hungry and nearby, sure. But not for a special occasion dinner.
Restaurant ideas in Hayes Valley
I've been served food at Stelline that should not have left the kitchen. I didn't have to say a word for my server to take it away and off the bill. Il Borgo is more modest but considerably better.
If you're willing to walk a few blocks, Bodega Bistro isn't far. I didn't think Lers Ros was that loud.
Restaurant ideas in Hayes Valley
I've had very good food at Nojo. But the price is high, service is weird, and their reservations policy is problematic. Best for 1 or 2 sitting at the bar without a performance.
Friday night after flight meal
Where are you staying?
Locanda serves until at least midnight.
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Locanda
557 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110
Review: Atelier Crenn [San Francisco]
Glad to see success hasn't spoiled Crenn--though the price is nearly twice what we spent a year ago, when the prix fixe was under $100.
Looking forward to returning! Thanks for all the details, and glad it lived up to your hopes.
In dire need of an East Coast Jewish Deli!
Agreed. Langer's is the best pastrami on rye I've ever eaten. Tongue is great too.
Kenny and Zuke's in Portland is also worth a trip.
Early Saturday Breakfast + Food to eat in car
Their corned beef is delicious too, but not sure it's out that early in the morning.
Early Saturday Breakfast + Food to eat in car
I highly recommend a Belfast Bap from John Campbell's. Along with the brown bread and berry scones.
In dire need of an East Coast Jewish Deli!
The babka Wise Sons makes is good as is the babka sold at Pal's Takeaway.
New World Market on Geary is what I recommend for pickles, although Bi-Rite's smoked salmon is excellent.
Refuge has decent pastrami, but nothing here is a real NY deli experience, nor are there many left in NY. Moishe's Pippic is a Chicago deli. Note this has been discussed on many prior threads.
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New World Market
5641 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94121
What is the best vineyard tour in sonoma & napa counties?
Thanks but in my experience, 3-4 wineries total is plenty for non-drinkers. I didn't mean per day. There are plenty of other activities for them to enjoy.
What is the best vineyard tour in sonoma & napa counties?
Quaint towns and characters? Don't set yourself up for disappointment. Napa and Sonoma are more similar than different, and while very beautiful in many parts, they're not that exotic.
If you're staying in Carneros and going to Domaine Carneros, don't miss the diRosa preserve across the street. Reservations recommended.
There's a lot to do in Sonoma and Napa counties besides tasting wine; working in a few activities will make your wine tasting more enjoyable. After 3 or 4 stops, most people I know have had enough visits to wineries, especially assuming you're drinking with meals.
Early Saturday Breakfast + Food to eat in car
Thorough opens at 7 or 8 and has wonderful bread and pastries. If there's a line, it will be short at that hour.
The purple baguettes, chocolate bread, and almond croissants are all great.
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Thorough Bread and Pastry
248 Church Street, San Francisco, CA
Sausalito lunch on a Monday - which restaurant of these 5 would you pick?
It's worth a glass of wine or an iced tea, regardless.
Sausalito lunch on a Monday - which restaurant of these 5 would you pick?
If the weather's nice (and it always is in Sausalito), sit outside at Bar Bocce. No one goes to Sausalito for the food.
Cheaper and across the way is Cibo, which has great snacks.
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Cibo
1201 Bridgeway (at Pine, Sausalito, CA 94965
Bar Bocce
1250 Bridgeway, Sausalito, CA 94965
Best place for Dim Sum? {also Sushi, San Francisco]
How so? Repeat patrons are by definition people who like a restaurant. People who dislike a restaurant are unlikely to return many times unless someone else insists on going there.
I've eaten at Yank Sing too many times--and still find it overrated and overpriced.
Please critique my itinerary for 5 night trip to San Francisco (DID LOTS OF RESEARCH)
Yes, which is what I said. Tourists no longer need to go to Pier 39 or the Wharf.
Please critique my itinerary for 5 night trip to San Francisco (DID LOTS OF RESEARCH)
The ferry to Alcatraz is no longer all the way at the worst of the wharf; it's an easy walk from the Ferry Building.
No reason to go to the wharf but I'd still walk over to DeLise for ice cream and then walk back up Columbus into North Beach.
And yes, return the rental car to the airport. Anything else will cost you time and money (airport is south of the city).
You could have Burmese for lunch at Mingalaba in Burlingame close to SFO. Also lots of great Chinese in Millbrae near the airport, including Shanghai Dumpling.
7 favorite ingredients HELP!!
I've never had Miang Kum served with anything but tamarind sauce.
Ankgor Borei has a good version, as do many Thai restaurants.
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Angkor-Borei Restaurant
3471 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110
Please critique my itinerary for 5 night trip to San Francisco (DID LOTS OF RESEARCH)
Great idea. You'll still be at the coast at sunset. Asilomar is an especially lovely spot.
