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.
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.
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!
Sushi Bistro: Rock n’ Roll Me
Sushi Bistro keep sushi fresh and fun with innovative combinations of ingredients (and dish names). Case in point, the orgasmic Rock n’ Roll: sweet scallops smothered in kewpie mayonnaise spiked with sriracha (Thai-style hot chili sauce), and served on top of a California roll.
Front Porch: Come. Stay. Pull Up a Chair and Join Me and My Bucket of Chicken
Front Porch accurately describes its fare as Caribbean comfort food: the signature Fried Chicken was cleverly presented in a fun, retro, popcorn bucket, complete with a handful of popcorn to snack on, sides of stewed coconut red beans studded with pork belly bits, and spicy rice dirtied up with bean remnants and chicken gizzards.
Newsflash: H&H Bagels Found in SF
Crossroads Caf੠clearly recognizes the superiority of East coast bageldom and has their bagels flown over from the source. Not to mention, inside is a cozy, artsy bookstore with plenty of room to sit; outside…is an urban oasis.
Chilly Weather = Prime Phà²-Slurping Weather
When the sky is grey and the chilly fog rolls in off the bay, there is one thing that is guaranteed to make me feel better: a big fat bowl of hot phಠsteaming in my face. After trolling Little Saigon in search of the perfect bowl of phಠtai, I am excited to report that Bodega Bistro has got just what I need.
