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Strawberry Shortcake - Follow-Up, and Thanks!
The Safeway special is a very good deal - you may be pleasantly surprised. A friend brought Safeway's tres leche cake to a potluck and it was delicious.
tip: garnish each serving of the strawberry/white cake with a fresh mint sprig.... and blueberries?
Japanese food in San Francisco
When in need of comfort food, I head to Eiji for their oboro tofu.
317 Sanchez St
(between 16th St & 17th St)
San Francisco, CA 94114
3 days in SF, non-fine dining experiences needed for this weekend
not-for-tourists'- Breakfast at The Cypress Grill, Harding Park Golf Course
Harding Park Golf Course Clubhouse
99 Harding Rd
San Francisco, CA 94132
(415) 664-4690
Hours:
Mon-Sun 8 am - 6 pm
http://www.harding-park.com
http://www2.cybergolf.com/tpc/images/7/Cypress-Grill-Breakfast-Menu.pdf
HRD
http://www.hrdcoffeeshop.com/hrd-menu-2012.jpg
Brenda's French Soul Food
http://frenchsoulfood.com/
http://frenchsoulfood.com/breakfast.htm
banana walnut pancakes at John's Ocean Beach Cafe
or the pork hash on the Specials Board -
It's a hole-in-the-wall.
2898 Sloat Blvd near the Zoo
San Francisco, CA 94116
(415) 665-8292
Hours:
Tue-Sun 7:30 am - 3 pm
outerlands
http://outerlandssf.com/
Suggestions for a fruit dish and a pastry for a church brunch that would be reasonable for diabetics
here's a recipe for overnight blueberry coffee cake
http://www.diabeticlivingonline.com/diabetic-recipes/breakfast/favorite-brunch-recipes/
http://www.diabeticlivingonline.com/recipe/overnight-blueberry-coffee-cake/
3 days in SF, non-fine dining experiences needed for this weekend
I like the kfc chicken wings
for a snack in-between-not-fine-dining.
Go to 'hot sauce and panko' for wings and waffles
Wednesday through Sunday
1544 Clement Street between 16th and 17th Avenues
http://www.hotsauceandpanko.com
North Bay Biscuits & Gravy: Novato to Hopland (N=16)
I have to add the Fremont Diner for B&G
http://thefremontdiner.com/
3 days in SF, non-fine dining experiences needed for this weekend
HRD for Hole in the Wall
http://www.hrdcoffeeshop.com/
Rhea's Deli & Market - for sandwiches
http://www.yelp.com/biz/rheas-deli-and-market-san-francisco
Kippu for low-key Japanese - good for Lunch -
1707 Buchanan Street in Japan Town
-not high-end/excellent Ino, Sebo, Kiss, Aka Tombo-
Old Jerusalem
http://www.yelp.com/biz/old-jerusalem-restaurant-san-francisco
A la Turca
Sunrise Deli for best falafel
Shin Toe Bul Yi
Burmese Packaged Foods @ Good Luck Yogurt (Newark)
http://www.yelp.com/biz/myanmar-pyi-thar-newark
5450 Newpark Plz
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 396-3291
Regional mexican dishes/restaurants in SF & Berkeley/Oakland
Yesterday's special at Los Yaquis was a braised pork shank in a deeply-flavored complex chili sauce accompanied with buttered rice, refried beans/cheese and delicious ethereal handmade tortillas in generous portions. We started with the yucca con chiciharon, fried crispy and served with a tomato cabbage curtido. My Caldo de Res was satisfyingly huge and hot - with ample leftover for today's lunch. The hot sauce is a hot perfection. The horchata is a favorite of ours, smooth and creamy with a hint of cinnamon and the Michelada will make your eyes sparkle with fireworks. Let's make a pact to work through the menu from top to bottom!
Service is warm and friendly. Parking is easy.
324 South Van Ness Avenue at 14th Street
http://www.los-yaquis.com/
Schmendricks- Real bagels? Who in NY bakes on a cookie sheet?
lol, Robert - I could not wait until Saturday's bagels at The Window. That's why I found my way to Faye's this morning. I think I can make it to Friday for a warm just baked bagel.
New source for Louisiana cooking items
I've found tasso at Bryan's Meats at Laurel Village Shopping Center - but not recently. Give them a call at (415) 752-3430
or try Golden Gate Meat Company at the Ferry Building
(415) 983-7800
http://www.goldengatemeatco.com
Schmendricks- Real bagels? Who in NY bakes on a cookie sheet?
At Faye's this morning at 7:30 am - the Schmendricks bagels were indeed warm. Deliciously warm. I hope this is a regular delivery for Schmendricks.
One made it home, two were devoured in the car. $1 schmear of lox/cream cheese was enough for 3 bagels; one salt, two sesame. I like 'em warm, plain and unadulterated, too. It's a better bagel.
Arriving at 7:30 am is strategic - there is easy early morning parking on the street because cars leave for work!
Pink popcorn - Bay Area only?
I think the Stow Lake Boathouse concession stand in Golden Gate Park still sells the pink stuff. Does it?
The Joe's It's It version is better than the relocated Burlingame product of It's It fame from Playland.
http://www.yelp.com/biz/joes-ice-cream-san-francisco
Schmendricks- Real bagels? Who in NY bakes on a cookie sheet?
The long line yesterday at The Window on Mother's Day proves the truism "what the market will bear". Note that it's a friendly convivial group of like-minded souls, not a morning grump among them before the 10am opening.
I gave up bagels here when the only choice was soft and fluffy. Yesterday I enjoyed my Schmendricks bagels with unmitigated pleasure - like Tolkien's Gollum loving its Precious.
Life is short, enjoy what you may. Set the bar as high/low as you choose. lol, Robert - I won't be in line for a $5 bagel - I'll be eating my Bays English Muffins.
I once declared not to purchase any Chardonnay over $12 nor any Cab over $17 in the 1970's and discovered the enjoyments of other varietals. Time marches on with or without us. You've made your point, sugarfoot. I choose to 'love the one I'm with' and for now it's a Schmendricks' bagel, fickle as I might be.
How far will you go for a bagel? Saul's in Berkeley will have Schmendricks on Thursday, June 21.
Schmendricks- Real bagels? Who in NY bakes on a cookie sheet?
Actually it was 6 bagels per person on Mother's Day. Pre-orders go the head of the line for Pick-Up and received a flower w/card for Mom's Day with their orders at The Window. Back for more next Sunday, too. I'll be back, too - these are seriously good bagels with chew and snap.
Lyles Golden Syrup
Further north in Sonoma County, G&G Market has it at the Santa Rosa and Petaluma stores. In San Francisco, Fresh & Easy has it, too.
Root Beer -- housemade or good bottle selection??
Cal-Mart on California Street in the Laurel Village shopping strip has Teddy's root beer.
It's stacked on the end of a produce aisle near the bread shelves today.
3585 California St
(between Locust St & Spruce St)
San Francisco, CA 94118
Neighborhood: Laurel Heights
http://www.teddyspremiumsoda.com/rootbeer.html
http://www.weirdsodareview.com/2009/03/teddys-root-beer.html
How do you Romertopf?
To mend a cracked Romertopf clay pot with Elmer's two-part epoxy glue: Dry pot in hot oven and allow to cool. Apply the epoxy glue while still warm to the touch. Let it dry diamond-hard for a few hours in a warm oven at 100°F.
Root Beer -- housemade or good bottle selection??
Devil's Canyon root beer on tap at Kezar Pub at 770 Stanyan Street. I think a pint is under $5. not too sweetish. http://www.devilscanyonbrewery.com/category/root-beer/
Voluminous report from grayelf's spring 2012 trip to Bay Area
This is great food stylin' when it makes your taste buds dance and you want to go forth and chow as you read through it. :D
I'm taking notes.
Conference go-er at Moscone in need of pastry/baked good to bring back on flight
iconic San Francisco pastry or baked goods? This will be a curiosity to see what cream rises to the top - and travels well until the next day. We could rename it the Beyond Sourdough thread.
Near Moscone is Beard Papa with cream puffs but they do not travel at all - except hand to mouth. At the Ferry Building: Acme Bread and Cowgirl Creamery for bread and cheese. Miette Patisserie at the Ferry Building has macaroons or Bon Jour Patisserie at 655 Townsend (too far from Moscone Center). Morning Buns at Tartine - also too far from Moscone. Cupcakes are everywhere and not definitive. I can't remember an outstanding coffee cake near Moscone but there must be a hidden gem nearby for you to uncover!
Frankly, I'd take Liguria Bakery's focaccia from North Beach - also, too far from Moscone. Keep searching!
Voluminous report from grayelf's spring 2012 trip to Bay Area
ditto... I'm devouring the virtual noshes :D
The Royal Cuckoo [San Francisco] - La Lengua Chronicles Part 9
Now that's my kind of drink - I love fernet and campari - but haven't had them together. Thanks for the Tip of the Day :D
One night in Haight Ashbury - Magnolia Pub?
Walking from the Stanyan Park Hotel to Alembic and/or Magnolia is an 'easy' stroll.
One night in Haight Ashbury - Magnolia Pub?
Remember that neither Alembic nor Magnolia take reservations and time/day may find you on a wait list for a table.
BART to any station on Market Street, MUNI #71 to Haight St.
Perhaps BART & MUNI are for intrepid travelers, unless you are timid, aged, or have disabilities/travel with 100 lbs of baggage/pets/entourage?
Super Shuttle from SFO will take you to the door of where you stay for your one night.
http://www.supershuttle.com/Locations/SFOAirportShuttleSanFrancisco.aspx
Diets for Gout
You and the other posters may use all the bandwidth you like - I appreciate your postings and thank you all. Diagnosed with both gout and type-2 diabetes, I find your posts to be encouraging.
Best Clam chowder and Best Cioppino
We tasted sand dabs, black cod, and the petrale sole - all were top notch and the petrale sole was the fave of the table.
