Hard Knox Café: Down Home Southern Comfort
What keeps the steady flow of people through the door of Hard Knox? Value. And some Bomb Ass Fried Chicken. Take a big bite through the satisfyingly crispy skin and sink your teeth into some seriously juicy, tender meat. The seasoning is right on, and the golden crust is pumped up with garlicky goodness.
Reign of the Shanghai Dumpling King
Our favorite spot in SF for Xiao Long Bao, or Shanghai steamed dumplings: these labor-intensive dumplings of love are a favorite among foodies, and for good reason. Once you bite through the thin, smooth skin, your mouth is flooded with a shock of hot, rich, broth and a savory pork filling.
Pudge’s Philly Cheesesteaks
It’s all about Pudge’s in Blue Bell, PA. Come hungry because a couple of “large†sized sandwiches could feed a small village with a foot and a half of juicy chopped ribeye piled high on fresh Italian bread that tastes like it was just baked that day.
State Line Diner: What it means to be from Jerz
No matter how far I stray, there will always be love for the dirty jerz. And there will always be room in my stomach for some dinerage – even if I literally just had dinner an hour ago. Plus the how-to on eating cheese fries.
Bill’s Place: Santa’s Special Burger Joint
Since 1959, Bill’s Place personally selects and grinds choice center cut chuck daily. All of their hamburgers are medium rare unless otherwise specified, served with lettuce, tomato, pickles and mayo, and a choice of fries, potato salad, or coleslaw.
Sushi Zone: A Neighborhood Gem
With lines out the door, Sushi Zone is no neighborhood secret, but it sure is a gem. This charming little sushi joint has been serving up exceptionally fresh sushi and other delightful morsels for almost eleven years: Sushi, sashimi, and baked bits of deliciousness!
Out The Door…Meh
Hanoi Beef Noodle Soup and the Sauteed Shrimp with Vermicelli, a steal deal for the Ferry Building in San Francisco, but kind of a jip for Vietnamese food.
Tomato Pie: Ode to Corropolese
While these are no replacement or substitution for Corropolese's Tomato Pies (crispy, thick, Sicilian-style crust, covered in sweet, tangy tomato sauce), they will surely still be a crowd pleaser.
Yats: New Orleans Po Boys
From NOLA fries of thick, golden, wedges of starchy goodness to the Crawfish with Remoulade full of succulent bits of crawfish meat coated in a crunchy cornmeal crust... of course, the classic favorite, the Debris Po’ Boy, a monster sandwich of roast beef and gravy!
Picnic in the Park: Saigon Style
A gorgeous, sunny, 78 degree Saturday…in November…in San Francisco. Time for a picnic in the park with some Lee's Sandwich!
