SF: La Taqueria
It’s been said La Taqueria is Thomas Keller’s favorite taco joint. I can see why. Fresh off my flight from LA, I was starving (damn delayed flights because of fogged in SFO!) and… Continue reading
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WeHo: Baby Blues BBQ
Following a wine tasting at DomaineLA (pics here), we headed over to Baby Blues BBQ in West Hollywood.Years ago, I infrequently frequented a grungy BBQ joint in Venice. I have always loved BBQ… Continue reading
San Francisco Flashback: Musee Mechanique
I’ve always wondered about the crab places at Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco. Who has the best? What about those cold salads? Or should I just buy one to take my chances? Maybe… Continue reading
Quince, My Fave SF Meal
Our goal for going to San Francisco nearly 2 weeks ago was to visit Chez Panisse. Along the way, we went to a few different restaurants where there was a Chez Panisse connection,… Continue reading
Dining at Chez Panisse
In 1971, Alice Waters opened Chez Panisse with a group of friends. I remember reading the history and how influential she was in David Kamp’s book, “The United States of Arugula.” Chefs are… Continue reading
SF: Blush Wine Bar
When we first got to San Francisco, we wandered around the Castro looking for a caffeine boost but what we found was Blush, a wine bar that looks a bit like a coffee shop… Continue reading
SF: Lunch at Slanted Door
There were a few different reasons why I wanted to try Slanted Door. Sometime in December, I came across an article about handmade marshmallows featuring Chartreuse. These marshmallows were part a hot chocolate… Continue reading
SF: Lunch at the Ferry Building
When I was last in San Francisco, I was enchanted by the Ferry Building and its Farmers Market. We’re supposed to be getting something similar for the Dining Deck at the Santa Monica… Continue reading
Best Pizza Search in SF: Tony’s Pizza
Before I left for SF, I casually surveyed some people what I should seek. We had a few things booked for dinner; Chez Panisse and Quince but I was looking for lunch options.… Continue reading
SF Shaker Face Tour
During my recent trip to San Francisco, I noticed all the bartenders shook the same way. I’m referring to how they shake cocktails, of course. In L.A. it seems everyone has their own… Continue reading