AmySherman's Profile
Interview With Nora Ephron
Yeah, I linked to the Chow blog, but frankly, I'm not sure if that's what she meant or not. Because it was an email interview I didn't get a chance to get her to clarify.
Supperclub SF--anything I need to know?
Actually the whole point at Supperclub is to be surprised with the experience and to not know what is coming next. Knowing too much ahead of time will take the fun out of it.
It is a fairly long evening, you will eat in "bed". I think there are about 5 courses. Wear comfy clothes and socks you don't mind showing off. This week has an aphrodisiac theme to the meal and performance elements.
What's Quince like?
Sorry to hear that, but I'm not surprised. Our food was oversalted and mediocre and service was not good. The pasta which everyone supposedly loves was particularly poor. I love the food at Antica and Delfina and generally speaking at A16, but I would not return to Quince. It's amazing to me how many people rave about the place.
Help on entertaining a difficult Boss to please in San Francisco
If you are looking for "unpretentious and reasonably priced with generous portions" that is NOT Quince!
How about Buckeye Roadhouse in Mill Valley? Or in the city Alamo Square?
Fried Chicken in SF
What local restaurants am I missing for Southern style fried chicken? (real restaurants, not chains like Popeye's or KFC)
TownHall
Foreign CInema
Street
Q
Farmer Brown
Mavericks
Hard Knox
BlueJay Cafe
Firefly
Chenery Park
Jack Falstaff
Thanks!
napa restaurants with decent portions-please review my choices
I prefer Mustard's Grill to Cindy's Backstreet Kitchen, and the portions are ENORMOUS! Don't miss the pork chop with mustard sauce and the lemon-lime meringue pie. Makes me hungry just thinking about it....
http://www.mustardsgrill.com/main.htm
Aziza: flashes of brilliance, some disappointments.
Nice detailed review. It's funny because I have had what I consider poor service at Aziza on two occasions but the food has always been terrific. Basteeya is typically a bit dry everywhere, and I've had the lamb shank and never found it bland.
One note, in California gift certificates never expire, despite what your gift certificate said, they must honor it.
Early Breakfast for Six - Sunday Morning
Not many places are open that early. Hotel restaurants like The Garden Court at the Sheraton or the Grill restaurant at the Meridien (used to be Park Hyatt). Sears is also a good bet.
SF pasta carbo load PRE-marathon meal
Believe it or not, Caffe Puccini has really great pasta. Not at all fussy, but very good quality. I loved the papardelle with rabbit. It got a good review in the Chronicle's pasta round-up a few years ago, it ranked in the "best overall" category.
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2004/08/04/FDGL080CVF1.DTL&type=travelbayarea
Caffe Puccini: The Tuscan-born owner of this popular espresso bar added a pasta menu a few years ago and makes all the hearty sauces himself, including a delicious marinara. 411 Columbus Ave. (near Vallejo), (415) 989-7033.
I know I am being a pest but I desperately need some feedback on upcoming trip to SF
Americano is close by and very good. Just ate there about two weeks ago.
Hangtown Fry at Tadich Grill?
I think Tadich Grill serves the best hangtown fry I've ever had. Very generous portion, well-seasoned with big juicy oysters and plenty 'o bacon. Love it!
PUPUSAS!
I found the pupusas at Panchitas little tough. The ones at El Patio are more tender and tastier.
"Cooking Class party" caterer
Another one to check out is SF Culinary Adventures
http://www.sfculinary.com/
Foreign Cinema report
I really like Foreign Cinema for brunch. They menu is diverse and the staff is attentive and accomodating. I went recently with a group and they did a particularly good job with kids.
Wedding Gift - dinner for around $50-$75
Are you wanting the $50 - 75 to cover the whole thing? I think ISA might be a good pick. Or maybe Plouf? Good food, hip, romantic and under $75 is asking a lot...
PUPUSAS!
Yes! Loroco is very common in El Salvador, it's used in pupusas and with scrambled eggs.
http://www.worldcrops.org/crops/Loroco.cfm
Nopa, Canteen, Aziza, or ? (another bday query)
If you do choose Aziza, be forewarned that in order to have the tasting menu everyone at your table must order it. If everyone wants it, great, if not you migtht want to consider somewhere else.
PUPUSAS!
El Patio has amazing specialties from El Salvador including terrific pupusas. They come in two different styles, one which is made from rice flour. The filling are cheese, pork, zucchini or loroco. Their black beans, platanos fritos and crema are also outstanding.
El Patio
3193 Mission St about a block or so past Army
(415) 641-5056
menu available here:
http://sanfrancisco.menupages.com/restaurantdetails.asp?areaid=0&restaurantid=32299&neighborhoodid=0&cuisineid=40&home=Y
Nopa, Canteen, Aziza, or ? (another bday query)
For brightly flavored food, I would consider Scott Howard. The new menu looks great, and the raw stuff there is always good. Also the intense carrot soup is amazing.
Nopa is really loud and not as much of a celebration destination in my view. It's great and the food is terrific, but it's more of an everyday place.
Ame is very pricey but also fits your requirements.
Breakfast/lunch near Corte Madera?
In Larkspur, Easy Street Cafe is good for breakfast.
Dinner on my own in SF tomorrow nite--Zuni ok for solo woman?
How about Canteen? It has a counter and great food. There are lots of post about it around here. I think you can eat at the bar at Myth too.
anti dairy restaurant
Could it be Alive! which is a raw vegan restaurant? It is dairy-free, animal-free, wheat-free and gluten-free, it's in the Marina though I haven't seen their business cards.
http://www.aliveveggie.com/
Indian Pizza, who has your favorite?
Another solution would be to get an Indian pizza delivered, and enjoy it yourselves. Zante delivers citywide (I tend to like to crisp it up a bit more once it arrives). The vegetarian and the regular version are very tasty.
http://www.zantespizza.com/
A la Turca
I just posted a review a couple weeks ago--I recommend the sigara borek, the pide and the lahmacun if you want more detail go here:
http://cookingwithamy.blogspot.com/2006/09/la-turca-restaurant-review_14.html
Junnoon in Palo Alto. Trying too hard is just not enough.
For an interesting review from someone who ate there 6 times check out SF Gourmet:
http://sfgourmet.blogspot.com/2006/07/restaurant-review-junnoon.html#more
The food I had at the Bread Bar at Tabla was positively fantastic. I would love to see that kind of place in the Bay Area.
Tadich Grill on a Wed Eve w/ Mom
The hangtown fry is the best in town and a huge portion.
Looking 4 a fun SF restaurant for 21st Birthday dinner
La Rondalla on Valencia is a kitchy fun place for a party--reserve the "garden room". The food is pretty decent IF you order the right stuff, I always order the Asado or the pork chops which are good. Nothing says party like cheap margaritas! Your choice really depends on which you value most--fun, price, food.
A16 Quick Update
Having eaten at A16 recently I think the food is better than ever. Can't wait to to La Ciccia.
