San Francisco Bay Area

Made the call to go to Singapore Malaysian (836 Clement); for date I'm thinking Wednesday, 2/28 (need to do a weekday to include Melanie, Tuesdays they're closed & aren't good for Kara Elise, Thurs...

Never had Vietnamese food, and was wondering if La Vie in the Richmond is a good place to start. Any suggested meals? Thanks.

I had dinner at Destino about 2 weeks ago and really enjoyed it. Our waiter was friendly, attitude-free and enthusiatic about the food. The food was very good for its price. (Came to about $30 ...

A friend was leaving town, and we were going to have dinner. On a whim, instead of going for the tasting menu at any of the "high-end" places like Gary Danko or Masa's or Elizabeth Daniel, I decid...

I know that I am opening Pandora's Box here as there is such a mass of good spots to eat. My wife and I will be in SF next week, and will be staying at Union Square. We are looking for places to ea...

Anyone been to Eddy's Place in Oakland? Noticed it while headed down Wood St. to the West Oakland post office about 5 blocks away. It was already closed on Saturday night but looked very interest...

Hi there, I live in Oakland, and was wondering if anybody has a favorite Jamaican spot? thanks much Paul

I ate at Pinocchio last weekend and have to recommend the outstanding carpaccio to those who love this dish. They made the right way. Most places freeze the meat and use a meat slicer to make pap...

Is it worth eating there before the show?

Commentary anyone?

Hounds, I found the inclusion of Bacar on the Chron's top 100 list odd. I know what a great big project it has been. I know about the anticipation. I know about the delays. How on earth can y...

Need caterer for East Bay outdoor summer Bar Mitzvah luncheon. Do NOT want to do the typical stand in long line for someone in a paper chef hat to carve a slice off a hunk of really awful roast be...

How good is this place? Comparable to French Laundry? Chex Panisse? Gary Danko?

Where can I find good Dim Sum near Embarcadero reasonable but not as expensive as Yank Sing. I've experienced Dim Sum at Yank Sing and the bill for two was unbelievable.

Well, I arrived back in L.A. last night, after spending a wonderful weekend in San Francisco. Without a doubt, I can now state that San Francisco possesses far superior fine dining restaurants tha...

I know there are a few in the bay area, but what do you guys think of their quality? I primarily want the food, atmosphere doesn't matter, i can do a small deli or Metropolitan on Sat. night ;) ...

My wife and I will be there for one weekend (two dinners, three lunches). Confidential to paesani: Preferisciamo i cibi di nostro bel paese. grazie Johnny

Where can I have lunch at? I'm at Embarcadero one today.

We'll be in Healdsburg for a couple nights and want to eat two fantastic dinners. Any suggestions? Or should we wander over to Napa valley for dinner? (Note: We've been to Terra and loved it. Frenc...