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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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?
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?
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
" . . . 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 ...
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...
For a couple of years now, I have had a penchant for a catering/farmer's market stalwart called Zaytuna. Like other over-achievers with a similar business model, Zaytuna is lacking in the social m...