Civil Bear's Profile
Friday night and all day Saturday.
I haven't been to Coi because, like the OP, I do not care for played with food. Have I been ill-advised?
Best Mexican in downtown Novato
El Palmar is my favorite. Mi Pueblo isn't too bad either for being a local chain.
Curious about Rohnert Park, Santa Rosa area
Believe it or not, Rohnert Park has excellent sushi at Hana inside the Double Tree.
Johnny Garlic's is quite mediocre. You have been fairly warned. You can however run into Guy on occasion at Pho Vietnam. He'll be the one with his name studded on the back of his leather jacket...
Best whole roasted chicken in Sf
I have to say for the price Chicken Coop does a darn good job, and their BBQ sauce at the Mission Street location is top rate.
But my favorite rotisserie bird in SF is at Inka's. Moist & tender with a great rub and a Peruvian hot sauce that is out of this world!
Peninsula commuting todo list (obscenely long...)
Great list!
For sandwiches I would add:
Draegers Market (San Mateo: Wagu Pastrami)
Ravioli House (San Mateo: pulled pork)
Little Lucca's (Burlingame: big & cheap)
Bonne Sante (Burlingame: burgers too)
Also for Chinese Shanghai you could add:
Shanghai Dumpling Shop (Millbrae: SF Shanghai Dumpling House extension for great XLB)
and at Sunny Shanghai in San Bruno be sure to order the dan-dan noodles - best ever!
Also of interest is Korean
BART Grocery & BBQ (Daly City: Kimchee fried rice)
Filipino
Fil-Am BBQ (Daly City: Chicken & pork bbq'ed skewers)
Mexican:
La Tapatia Mexicatessen (South San Francisco: super carnitas burrito)
Lastly, I would add:
Woodchuck BBQ (Redwood City – giant beef rib)
3 Days in San Francisco
Highly recommend Brenda's French Soul Food for Sunday brunch.
http://frenchsoulfood.com/brunch.htm
Best Food at (Non Fancy) Bars in San Francisco
Ah, for the seperate bar/food establishment combo, then Rosamunde Sausage Grill and Toronado Pub next door must be mentioned. The Tuesday cheeseburgers at Rosamunde are legendary, and the beer selection at Toronado ain't too bad either!
Best Food at (Non Fancy) Bars in San Francisco
Broken Record for sure.
http://www.brokenrecordsanfrancisco.com/
Family Trip to San Fran...need recs
Just in case you are not aware, La Ciccia and Cesar’s are complete opposites. Caesar’s is old-school red-gravy, Italian-American, while La Ciccia is more upscale contemporary Sardinian with an emphasis on high quality ingredients.
Lers Ros - Yum
Well I guess that would explain things. I still feel it could have use some punch.
Easy fish to catch and eat in Bay Area for a newbie fisher?
The fish will be fine as long as you have ice in the cooler. How long the ice will last depends on the size and quality of the cooler. Try not to let the fish get wet by placing the ice in a bag on the bottom of the cooler and laying the fish on top.
Lers Ros - Yum
Stopped by tonight and had a pretty good meal. House sausage was very good with Thai peppers & basil, pork salad with peppers & basil was very tasty, pork belly with crispy skin was amazing, crispy fried trout was good although the mango dipping sauce was too salty (ended up using the vinegar from the jalapeno condiment instead), and the only weak link was the pad see ew other than the noodles & veggies had a nice wok char on them (dish needed more heat).
The service was overly attentive to the point of being a bit annoying, but they had to be quick to clear plates because the tables are too small for the over sized serving plates. Do like the upgrade in decor though.
Heading to town on the Tuesday after Memorial Day...(Did Research)
Wow, I hit up Cafe Bunn Mi after reading this thread. Thank you so much! Split the cripy duck and the pork belly with the wife. Both were very tasty and I would be hard pressed to say which was better. That said, I was glad I tried the duck first as the pork belly was spicier. I will be back!
Bay Area Food Festivals and Events - May 2012
5/26 & 5/27 in Brentwood
Second Annual Brews, Blues, & BBQ's
Streets of Brentwood
http://thepress.net/listings/11348122/Brentwood-PAL-presents-Blues-Brews-BBQ-s-at-the-Streets-of-Brentwood-CA-94513
Heading to town on the Tuesday after Memorial Day...(Did Research)
"dun sum"? Okay, to my defense the "u" is to the left of "i" and the "n" is to the left of "m" on the keyboard.
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Heading to town on the Tuesday after Memorial Day...(Did Research)
Nice choices. Regarding dun sum, I would only go to Wing Lee if I was in the area and in a hurry for some cheap takeout. It isn't bad for what it is, but not in the same category as the rest of your list.
Woodchuck BBQ, New in Redwood City
Heh, Heh, I scored a couple of prime-grade briskets from Golden Gate Meats this morning, so I am excited to see how they turn out. Be sure to stop by after turn-ins for a taste!
Woodchuck BBQ, New in Redwood City
Made it there for lunch today (btw, the address is 2397 Broadway, not 397!). Nice space. Asked for the two-way combo. What would I like? Burnt ends and the beef ribs. Sorry, out of burnt ends. Okay, I'll have the beef rib & brisket. Sorry, but you can't get the beef rib as part of the combo. Dang, okay, I'll just have the beef rib with two sides...
The beef rib was actually bretty good. The bone is a foot long and comes with a huge hunk of meat attached. Could maybe have used a bit more time in the smoker, but I find that it is better to error on that side with beef ribs least they become stringy. Pretty tasty. I would definitely order it again.
The beans were also above average - firm, not too sweet, with bits of burnt ends thrown in. The Mac on the other hand was a complete disaster - mushy and flavorless...bleck.
The service needs work, as the two gentlemen were overwhelmed with the place only half filled. It took them 10 minutes to take my to-go order, and then they refused to let me pay while waiting for the food. And of course it took them another 5 minutes after my food arrived before they gave me the check! They also appeared to have some errors on at least two other customers' bills while I was waiting. Still, I will be back, although I might wait until off-peak hours.
ps- Melanie, will you be judging in Morgan Hill this weekend?
Bay Area Food Festivals and Events - May 2012
Third Annual No Bull BBQ Cook-off
Saturday May 12, 2012
Morgan Hill Outdoor Sports Center
16500 Condit Rd
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
Competition Teams will be selling $2 samples and other specialty delights from 11:00-3:00 as part of the "People's Choice" category.
Link to the website:
http://www.mhnobullbbq.com/#ppc
Local Chinook Salmon in San Francisco (for the 2012 season)?
I have gotten albacore already filleted from the boat in Fort Bragg. Perhaps it is a county regulation?
Dinner in Novato
Disagree on Boca. Haven't tried the pizzeria simply because I refuse to waste another dime at the steakhouse. Have enjoyed the house cured pickles and duck fat fries though. Just too many steaks being sent back for arriving cold or overdone.
Dinner in Novato
Interesting, as I had always found the food at Hilltop to be disappointing. Will have to give it another try with the new chef.
Easy fish to catch and eat in Bay Area for a newbie fisher?
Regarding San Pablo Reservoir (Note: not part of the bay), the concessionaire will typically let you know the best current bait and rig to use, and where most of the fish are being caught that week. Compared to Chabot and the other East Bay reservoirs, San Pablo is the most accessible on foot and it gets usually gets stocked the most during spring & summer.
Dinner in Novato
Mostly classic American fair. Here is link to their menu:
http://rickeysrestaurant.com/menus/dinner/
Dinner in Novato
For me Rickey's is tops in Novato. Should be a great day to dine poolside too.
Easy fish to catch and eat in Bay Area for a newbie fisher?
Tomalas Bay is a gorgeous place to fish and typically protected when the winds pick up elsewhere. Unfortunately the success rate is pretty spotty. I go there for halibut a few times a year but fail to land anything more often than not.
In the East Bay, San Pablo Reservoir is the closest thing to a sure thing this time of year. You can fish for trout from the bank with night-crawlers or power bait. The concessionaire will set you up, but you are on your own after that. Try to go after it has not rained for awhile so that the water will be clear.
Here is a link to a great website on NorCal fishing. Right now getting on a charter boat for salmon out of Half Moon Bay is hot - weather permitting.
http://www.usafishing.com/bestbets.html
5 days in SF.
Swan always seems to have a line out the door, but it tends to go quicker than you think.
Tadich should be fine on Monday up until 6:30 or so. The wait isn't too bad anyways as the gin & tonics and martinis are spot on!
