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Fremont/ Newark/ Union City Delicatessen?
If you're ever on the Peninsula, Dittimers (http://www.dittmers.com/) is supposed to re-open at some point in Mountain View
Soup, Salad and Souffle...in the South Bay?
Plumed Horse has both a savory and a sweet souffle. Soup is depending on the night, and their salads aren't exactly the heartiest. Not exactly homey or a bistro, but they do have a pretty good souffle. Maybe the bar area would be good? :)
Ad Hoc major disappointment/meh!
It's very hit or miss, depending on your preferences. It's definitely not comparable to French Laundry. It's very different from Bouchon, as well. Ad Hoc is, however, accommodating for vegetarians, and if you have a vegetarian or pescetarian at your table, you'll have two different entrees to try.
Reccos for a tourist looking for lobster
Chauncey Creek in Maine.. pretty low key, bring everything except lobster and fries/chowder (ie bring salad, wines, bread, etc) - pick your own lobster, and eat it by the water :)
Best Breakfast in greater Beverly Hills area?
For something more casual, try Urth Caffe or Doughboys on 3rd
Oh Boy! Doughboys Is Back (Almost)
It's as small as it looks, and it's SLOWER than you can imagine (poor table of 4 next to us waited for 110 minutes on a Sunday afternoon.. and it started raining...), but that corn pudding with cheese and a fried egg, plus the pork hash on the side... so worth it. Just avoid peak times. (or you can always get it to go)
Where to get Mexican bottled Coke
by the way, i've seen some "Retro" sodas at Target, in the old school packaging, made with real sugar (Dr. Pepper, Pepsi, etc)
Best Happy Hour at a High End Restaurant
Flemmings Steak House also has a "5 for 6 before 7." 5 wines, 5 cocktails, and 5 appetizers (seared ahi, crabcakes, calamari, etc) plus a pretty decent burger .. each is $6 before 7pm (I think 7 nights a week)
What is your favorite healthy snack?
quaker maple brown sugar (lower sugar kind) oatmeal
Looking for pomegranates
Yes, Safeway has them now ... 2 for $3 basically (try the one in Warm Springs, if you're in Fremont). Costco also sold bowls of the arils (Seeds).. 480grams or so for $6, separated into 2 containers. Trader Joe's also sells the seeds in bowls.
Corned beef hash??? ANyone??!
try the Roast Beef Hash at Jar in Beverly Hills.. amazing sauce.. be sure to ask for extra!
Vegan Thanksgiving
Try Real Food Daily and Veggie Grill.. I remember a pretty good "turkey dinner" and stuffing from RFD last year..
brunch and dinner
Try brunch at Jar.. amazing pot roast hash and complimentary cinnamon roll coffee cake
best donuts in Berkeley?
Ahh there's something about freshly fried sweet dough at midnight when you're in college... Kingpin :)
Joseph Schmidt Chocolate Bowls - SUBSTITUTES?
Try Teuscher chocolates (available at Stanford and other locations).
Cambridge Delicious low key dinner ideas please?
Agreed on Hungry Mother, Blue Room (only been there for brunch), Muqueqa.. adding lunch at Kebab Factory (Indian lunch buffet), Garden at the Cellar (gastropub), Oleana (can be pretty reasonable, depending on how you order.. very relaxed atmosphere)..
Ripe Figs in the South Bay/Peninsula??
The Costco on Rengstorff has some on Saturday.. very hit or miss, though
Any suggestions for Pancakes?
Second for Deluxe Town Diner.. good variety.. from savory to sweet!
Gift for Culinary Student?
Thanks, everyone, for all these great suggestions! I have a couple weeks to go, and I'll let you know what I decide on.
Gift for Culinary Student?
Not sure if I'm posting this on the right board, but my best friend recently started a culinary program and is finally pursuing his dreams after years in the high tech business. His birthday is coming up, and I wanted to get him a gift that's around $50.
I've given him lots of wines in the past and also given him a bacon of the month subscription, and I'll be taking him to dinner, too. Any ideas on culinary tools or food essentials that I can get him? Thanks!
Are Laduree macarons really special?
Many macarons (like at Angelinas) are too sweet or too rich, but I find the Laduree ones perfect - they have a slight hint of almond, and I like the mix of fillings, from jam to ganache. There are 17 or 18 flavors, and the place is amazingly cute for lunch outside or tea inside. My favorites were dark chocolate, pistachio, bergamot, and raspberry. They are pricey, though.
How long does Miso last?
Same here.. I figure there's enough sodium... as long as you don't double dip utensils or get other things in there (water, etc)
