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"Mozza Cookbook" Pizza Dough - trouble
Pizza Mozza is my absolute favorite restaurant, and I was thrilled to be able to try to make Nancy Silverton's pizza dough at home.
It took me 5 hours (mostly unattended, rising time), and it surpassed my high expectations.
What a delicious dough, almost as good as the restaurant's.
I did have to add about an additional 1/2 cup of flour in the last mixing, and the dough was still very sticky. I used a flexible pastry scraper to get the dough out of the mixer and into another container for the final rise before shaping, and it was very shapeless and soft.
After this rising, I followed her directions and shaped the dough into 7 ounce balls, heavily dusting my surface with more flour.
The pizza baked up soft and chewy, very flavorful, wonderful! if I have the time to do this, I will make the Mozza dough every time from now on.
I did give it another drizzle of olive oil and salt after coming out of the oven.
Vegetarian catering for offbeat Napa wedding
Living Room Events in San Francisco meets all of your criteria, and makes some of the best food anywhere.
Curry Dive Chowdown Report: Viva Goa in San Francisco
Thank you, Melanie, for organizing this delicious chowdown. I had been passing this restaurant and wondering about it, so it was a great opportunity to try a good sampling of the menu.
I thought the fish curry was the best dish that we tried, with a good heat level approaching spicy. Surprisingly, the pork vindiloo was not packing much heat at all, even after requesting it hot.
The chicken 65 reminded me of a Manchurian dish (which I loved), combining a sweet ketchup flavor with garlic and a nice fried crunchy component. I know, junk food, but satisfying.
One surprise for me was the roast beef with mashed potatoes and vegetables. The sliced beef was very well seasoned and the potatoes were creamy an buttery. Not what you would find in a typical SF Indian restaurant.
The naan was light and airy, and served hot from the kitchen.
Overall a nice meal, and I would return to try some of the other Goan dishes.
So Restaurant is back -- Chicken Wings, Potstickers! -- on Bryant St. now -- anyone been there?
I would add that the fried fish appetizer was wonderful, too. Crispy, even with the spicy sweet garlicky sauce enveloping the fish.
I also loved the hot sausage fried rice. It was an endless portion, and it seemed like the leftovers I took home were as much as I ordered.
Ma po tofu with beef was comforting and well seasoned, especially delicious with the homemade noodles.
I'm getting tired of Deli Sandwiches that cost $7-10. in the Bay Area. Any great cheaper ones?
El Metate on Bryant Street has the best chicken sandwich on a roll, served with a side of homemade (usually tortilla) soup. It is around $5, and enough for two to share.
Whole Fish in San Francisco
Lers Ros has a sensational crispy whole fish with mango on their menu. Very reasonable (under $12, I think), and the bones are so crunchy you eat them too!
Fried chicken to rival Ad Hoc
Yes, same people as Mission Street Food. They make 15 portions of chicken a day.
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Mission Chinese Food
2234 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94110
Fried chicken to rival Ad Hoc
Just returned from trying the new fried chicken sandwich at Duc Loi Supermarket. Go get this amazing sandwich before the take it off the menu (they just took off the vegetarian sandwich recently).
The chicken was a generous portion, crispy, well seasoned and not greasy at all. Best of all were the rendered pieces of chicken skin (shatteringly crunchy and paper thin) that they added to the sandwich. It added a component similar to a potato chip, but chicken flavored!
This is the best piece of fried chicken I have had since Ad Hoc's!
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Ad Hoc
6476 Washington St., Yountville, CA 94599
Duc Loi Supermarket
2200 Mission St, San Francisco, CA
Report - Pi Bar - Better than Arinell - but that doesn't say much
I went to Pi on Sunday for an early dinner. We ordered a spinach and homemade sausage salad with feta (good, enough for 2 to share, but a little too heavily dressed), and an extra large pizza with housemade meatballs.
The pizza was huge, delicious, and almost as good as my memory of a good NY pizza (having lived there for 24 years). Crust was good, cheese was plentiful, and sauce just right.
The bill was not cheap ($41, just pizza and 1 salad, no beverages or dessert)), but worth it. I prefer Tony's in North Beach by just a hair, but considering the parking it was well worth it.
Napa: Brix brilliant brunch buffet - an American classic … From Laughing Bird shrimp to Fatted Calf pate to carved beef filet to hot blackberry cobbler
Their website lists the adult price as $44 per person. Is it worth it at this new price?
Best donut I've had in forever....
Sorry. Yes, Hopkins Street Bakery near Monterey Market.
Best donut I've had in forever....
I had one the for the first time last month, and actually went back after I had a taste and bought 3 more for the family. I don't even like jelly donuts, but these were exceptional!
It takes a lot of willpower not to buy them regularly.
ISO Source for Bulk Unsweetened Valrhona or Callebaut Cocoa Powder
Rainbow Grocery in San Francisco sells cocoa in bulk.
Great source for ground beef?
North at University. Sorry, I do not remember the name. They have a restaurant attached to one side of the market with great food, too. Tried the samosas and tandoori chicken and chole yesterday at the Berkeley International Food Festival. All delicious and cheap!
Great source for ground beef?
Which halal market is that, Robert? I have been going to the one in Berkeley (San Pablo Ave), and been very happy with the quality and the prices there.
Caterers that specialize in "tea parties"
Betty Zlatchin Catering in San Francisco does all of their baking in house, and makes the best tarts, scones and savory miniature items. You'll be happy with them!
another great Burmese meal
These items were on the printed menu, which the owner pointed out to us as being new. Not sure how the homemade tofu was made, but it was orange on the inside instead of white. Worth trying.
another great Burmese meal
Craving Burmese food we went to lunch today at Larkin Express. We were pleased to see some new dishes on the menu. This small restaurant has Burmese dishes that you can't find anywhere else in the Bay area.
My husband and I tried the homemade tofu, which were crunchy flat square puffs made from split peas. They were fried beautifully, and when we bit into them the puffs just dissolved in our mouths. They were made even better with the spicy chili dipping sauce.
Other new dishes on the menu which we tried today were the pumpkin and shrimp, garlic noodles with chicken, and a falafel-like salad, kind of a cross between the traditional fermented tea leaf salad and crumbled fried falafel. Everything was delicious, but the tofu was our favorite.
The owners send out a new dessert, semolina cake, that reminded me of a Thai dessert- not too sweet and flavored with coconut milk. The bill was very reasonable, around $25 for four dishes with enough to bring home for another meal.
Hours at Larkin Express are longer on Friday and Saturday, so you can go for lunch or dinner. During the week they are only open until 4. Check out this family run restaurant. The owners are friendly and will guide you to the daily specials. It is worth going to the Tenderloin to have a great and unusual Burmese meal you won't find elsewhere.
Update report Larkin Express-Go Now
I just returned from a wonderful Burmese meal at Larkin Express in the Tenderloin. Three of us shared the rainbow salad, tea leaf salad (small), basa fish with tamarind sauce and steamed rice, and chicken noodle soup with coconut and crunchy fried split peas (small).
The 12 year old had a roast turkey sandwich that was made from a fresh roasted turkey breast. The owners brought out a sour brothy soup on the house when they saw how much we were enjoying our food.
Everything was delicious and seemed freshly prepared. There were no steam tables and dishes were brought out from the kitchen. Total cost was just was $27, and plenty of food for the three of us. This is one of the best deals for Burmese food in the city, and at a fraction of the cost compared to the more well known Burmese restaurants. Unfortunately we were the only table in the restaurant at 7pm on a Sat night.
Their new hours posted said the stay open only two nights a week- Friday and Saturday, until 8pm. I hope they can get more business in the evening to stay open. Chowhounds, help this mom and pop operation keep afloat! You won't regret it.
Where to eat with 12 year old during San Fran trip
My 12 year old would love In N Out Burger. Go on line for the "secret" menu.
Utz Potato Chips
What did you end up getting, Robert?
Thanks for the ordering info! From all the reviews, they seem like one of the best on the market! I am anxious to try them, too.
Boccalone salumi tasting (what'd you think?)
The "PLT"(pancetta, lettuce and tomato) was the best! Toasted brioche, great summer tomatoes, a perfect sandwich!
Very tasty little sliced salumis, fennel and orange, I think. Portions were more than generous, and atmosphere was very friendly.
The guancialli brittle was delicious!
Post your San Francisco Chowing with the Hounds Picnic 2006 Recipes Here!
Thanks for sharing this unique recipe. I loved it! What else can you serve it with?
Little Star on Valencia
Went to the Valencia Little Star last night for their deep dish pizza. I won't be crossing the bridge for Zachary's anymore. Little Star gave them a run for the money. The pizza was great (maybe a little too much tomato sauce, though). It was empty when it opened at 5:30.
