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Paella Friday at Stone Creek Kitchen in Monterey
Last Friday with sunny skies and temperatures pushing 80 degrees in Monterey, Mom and I lunched al fresco at Stone Creek Kitchen. This was our first time here. I was drawn by the promise of paella,...
Roderick's Restaurant | Oakland
Next on my exploration of black-owned restaurants was Roderick's in East Oakland that I tried in July. Pulling up a few minutes before the doors opened at noon, a socially distanced line of more th...
Marla Bakery & Catering opening soon in Windsor, Sonoma County
A year ago, the popular Marla Baker & Restaurant in San Francisco announced that it would be closing and moving to Santa Rosa. Huh, what, how cool! was my reaction to that news and I've been keepin...
Crown Point Catering & Great Plates Delivered
This morning I read this rave review of Crown Point Catering's meals served to the Great Plates Delivered program and wanted to pass it on to locals who might have the opportunity to use its servic...
Huria's | Bodega Bay - Sonoma County
Since first hearing about Huria's months ago, I've been wanting to check out the wood-fired, Neapolitan style pizzas. But the challenges of distance and the reduction and many changes in opening ho...
Guerra Quality Meats in San Francisco
Last week I had my first visit to Guerra Meats out on Taraval. My mission was to pick up corned beef for St. Patrick's Day. Three types here: point cut of brisket, flat or center cut of brisket, or...
Catering by My Mom's Mole, Cuevas Express Foods & Mary's Fruit Tarts | Watsonville
The micro-entrepreneurs who get their start at El Pajaro CDC commercial kitchen incubator are dear to my heart. And my tummy. https://www.chowhound.com/post/micro-entrepreneurs-el-pajaro-cdc-commer...
Pomme, Peachtree & Ward Review (Wedding)
We got married at Pomme in October 2015. When considering wedding venues, we were won over by the overwhelmingly positive reviews of Pomme. There was one negative review, and when we in...
Contact free delivery of healthy cuisines in Hollywood Park, SAC
For a friend whose family is being impacted by Corona, they need contact free delivery of moderate priced meals in the Hollywood Park area of Sacramento not far from Wm Land Park. Asian foods with ...
How much do I tip on catering delivery?
We're having food delivered and set up, but not served, for a party this weekend. What percentage of the total bill should I tip?
Marin County or SF Caterer Recommendation?
Looking for a caterer who can do drop off for a small socially distant dinner. Does anyone have a suggestion for who to reach out to?
The Epicurean Connection food delivery for Sonoma Valley
Chef and Cheesemaker Sheana Davis of The Epicurean Connection in Sonoma Valley has launched weekly prepared food delivery from its catering kitchen during the Covid-19 health and economic crisus. A...
Jeffrey's Grill & Catering | Carmel Valley
On that rainy Sunday in April that was my shelter in place birthday spent alone, I slogged through the Carmel Valley farmers market because I wanted to treat myself to Ad Astra bread. But there was...
Society Bakery & Cafe | Sebastopol - Sonoma County
Last month I stopped by Society Bakery & Cafe located in the Antique Society in Sebastopol. This venue has been home to a number of bakeries that i've enjoyed over the years. This one is a winner ...
Miss Oddette's Creole Kitchen - Paso Robles to SLO
A shy chowhound forwarded a recommendation for Miss Oddette's Creole Kitchen in Paso Robles. Owner Oddette Augustus does catering, special events at wineries and pop-ups. And like many caterers...
Carmel Valley Chophouse, Corkscrew, Jerome's, Cachagua General Store & Los Laureles Lodge in Carmel Valley
Talked to my friend in Carmel Valley about what food purveyors are open in her neck of the woods. She said she feels fortunate to have plenty of choices nearby, such as: Carmel Valley Chophouse ...
PorkChop & Bubba's BBQ | Bakersfield
Two months ago I stopped for lunch in Bakersfield on my way to Palm Springs. I was interested in checking out PorkChop and Bubba's BBQ, as the owners are experienced competitors on the KCBS contest...
Top-12 Food Freezing Tips for the Apocalypse by Spread Catering
Chef Cristina Topham, proprietor of Spread Catering and a friend of friends, shares her experience as a yacht chef prepping for long passages. She published her top 12 tips for planning, storing a...
Inside the Mother of All Food Rescues at the Super Bowl
" . . . Over the previous three days, she had directed a team of volunteers to collect about 35,000 pounds of food from the Hard Rock stadium in Miami. Leading up to the Super Bowl, volunteers had ...
LA student film in need of cheap catering/ easy food ideas!
Hey guys, I'm directing a student film in Los Angeles and am in major need of heap catering or an alternative and cheap way to provide my actors with food on set. Or maybe even ideas on bulke meals...