R&G Lounge: Chinese Food at its Best
Tried and true, R&G Lounge in San Francisco is unanimously agreed upon as one of the top Chinese restaurants in the San Francisco Bay Area. It is Michelin Guide recommended, written about in numerous publications, and even featured in Anthony Bourdain’s (my
R&G Lounge: Chinese Food at its Best
Tried and true, R&G Lounge in San Francisco is unanimously agreed upon as one of the top Chinese restaurants in the San Francisco Bay Area. It is Michelin Guide recommended, written about in numerous publications, and even featured in Anthony Bourdain’s (my
Pasta with White Wine Clam Sauce and Bacon
This is a super simple dish that almost anyone can prepare. The white wine and clam sauce gives the pasta a sweetness while the bacon gives it a bolder, saltier flavor as well. It’s a pretty light sauce and doesn’t
Pasta with White Wine Clam Sauce and Bacon
This is a super simple dish that almost anyone can prepare. The white wine and clam sauce gives the pasta a sweetness while the bacon gives it a bolder, saltier flavor as well. It’s a pretty light sauce and doesn’t
Bouchon Bakery
Bouchon Bakery in Yountville, CA is such a great little bakery full of goodies. You walk into the little shop and their displays are full of freshly baked goods from the day – muffins, croissants, baguettes, macarons, and the list goes
Bouchon Bakery
Bouchon Bakery in Yountville, CA is such a great little bakery full of goodies. You walk into the little shop and their displays are full of freshly baked goods from the day – muffins, croissants, baguettes, macarons, and the list goes
Ad Hoc Sunday Brunch
I was lucky enough to experience Ad Hoc’s brunch menu on a beautiful Sunday morning out in Yountville, CA. Located just outside Napa, Ad Hoc is among a cluster of restaurants in the area that showcases fresh, local ingredients and
Ad Hoc Sunday Brunch
I was lucky enough to experience Ad Hoc’s brunch menu on a beautiful Sunday morning out in Yountville, CA. Located just outside Napa, Ad Hoc is among a cluster of restaurants in the area that showcases fresh, local ingredients and
Super Duper!
Unoriginal blog post title, but very original burgers indeed! Super Duper is a burger joint in San Francisco that’s all about “fast food burgers, slow food values.” It’s been mentioned in numerous publications as of late with nothing but good
Super Duper!
Unoriginal blog post title, but very original burgers indeed! Super Duper is a burger joint in San Francisco that’s all about “fast food burgers, slow food values.” It’s been mentioned in numerous publications as of late with nothing but good
Will eating at RN74 make me pretentious?
“So…I’ve pretty much tried most of the things on the menu. What would you recommend then?” – my friend Jason to the waitress. Oh, the pretentious friends I have! 15 friends and I had an 8pm dinner reservation at RN74,
Will eating at RN74 make me pretentious?
“So…I’ve pretty much tried most of the things on the menu. What would you recommend then?” – my friend Jason to the waitress. Oh, the pretentious friends I have! 15 friends and I had an 8pm dinner reservation at RN74,
Meeting Top Chefs!
A couple friends and I attended the SF Chefs 2011 After Party: Late Night Booze & Bites event last night where the special guest was none other than winner of Top Chef: All Stars Richard Blais! And of course I acted like a little
Meeting Top Chefs!
A couple friends and I attended the SF Chefs 2011 After Party: Late Night Booze & Bites event last night where the special guest was none other than winner of Top Chef: All Stars Richard Blais! And of course I acted like a little
Adventures In Grilling
A few things come to mind when I think of summers in California. Sunshine, the beach, and grilling in the backyard. So to gear up for this summer, I bought a Huntington Patriot Series Grill. Four burners on the main
Adventures In Grilling
A few things come to mind when I think of summers in California. Sunshine, the beach, and grilling in the backyard. So to gear up for this summer, I bought a Huntington Patriot Series Grill. Four burners on the main
Garcon in the Mission for DAT
Ah, Dine About Town. The three little words that never get old. I was only able to try one restaurant during SF’s DAT this June, so I had to make it count. Luckily my friend Sonia is as crazy about
Garcon in the Mission for DAT
Ah, Dine About Town. The three little words that never get old. I was only able to try one restaurant during SF’s DAT this June, so I had to make it count. Luckily my friend Sonia is as crazy about
Morimoto NYC …underwhelmed.
We all know who Chef Morimoto is. Iron chef, restaurateur, actor (as seen in this little gem appearance on Hawaii Five-O this season. Yes, I watch Hawaii Five-O, it’s a good show!). So obviously I was super excited about eating
Morimoto NYC …underwhelmed.
We all know who Chef Morimoto is. Iron chef, restaurateur, actor (as seen in this little gem appearance on Hawaii Five-O this season. Yes, I watch Hawaii Five-O, it’s a good show!). So obviously I was super excited about eating
Joe’s Shanghai Dumplings
These little dumplings at Joe’s Shanghai are mighty fine! First of all, I like that they have both the regular pork dumplings and also the dumplings with crab meat. Reminds of Din Tai Fung, although obviously not as good (I
Joe’s Shanghai Dumplings
These little dumplings at Joe’s Shanghai are mighty fine! First of all, I like that they have both the regular pork dumplings and also the dumplings with crab meat. Reminds of Din Tai Fung, although obviously not as good (I
Shake Shack redemption
About a year ago, I wrote a not-so-flattering post about Shake Shack in New York. The wait was long, the burger was just okay, and I felt like it was just overhyped all together. But I’m happy to say after
Shake Shack redemption
About a year ago, I wrote a not-so-flattering post about Shake Shack in New York. The wait was long, the burger was just okay, and I felt like it was just overhyped all together. But I’m happy to say after
Picture Corner: Chicago Style Pizza
Chicago style pizza from Giordano’s in Chicago.
Picture Corner: The Purple Pig
The Purple Pig restaurant on Michigan Avenue in Chicago. Small little place with some great, tender pork dishes. Perfect for a mid-shopping break on Michigan Avenue.
Picture Corner: The Purple Pig
The Purple Pig restaurant on Michigan Avenue in Chicago. Small little place with some great, tender pork dishes. Perfect for a mid-shopping break on Michigan Avenue.
Rick Bayless’ Frontera Grill
On my recent vacation to Chicago, I had one specific restaurant I wanted to try – Rick Bayless’ Frontera Grill. For those who aren’t familiar with Rick Bayless, he is the winner of the first season of Top Chef Masters.
Rick Bayless’ Frontera Grill
On my recent vacation to Chicago, I had one specific restaurant I wanted to try – Rick Bayless’ Frontera Grill. For those who aren’t familiar with Rick Bayless, he is the winner of the first season of Top Chef Masters.
