Sunday, September 30, 2012

Best of the Bay

As we move the base of our culinary journey from San Francisco to the city that never sleeps, we wanted to take a moment to remember some of the highs and lows of our journey in the bay area.

The Unforgettable:

Best Bargains

... and The Forgettable:




Sunday, July 22, 2012

Madras Cafe - 07/22/2012


Cuisine: South Indian
Location: Mountain View, CA
Overall rating: 8/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 7/10
Ambiance: 6/10
Cost per head: $15
Comments: Don't miss their South Indian filter coffee.

Zucca Ristorante - 07/15/2012


Cuisine: Italian
Location:Mountain View, CA
Overall rating: 7/10
Food: 6/10
Service: 8/10
Ambiance: 7/10
Cost per head: $20

Monday, July 2, 2012

Lukmaan Zanzibar Cuisine - 07/02/2012



Cuisine: Zanzibar cuisine
Neighborhood: Stone town, Zanzibar
Website: http://www.absinthe.com/

Overall rating: 7/10
Food: 7/10
Service: 7/10
Ambiance: 6/10
Cost per head: $5
Comments: Authentic local food.

Monday, June 4, 2012

LnM Brussels Soul Food


Cuisine: Belgian
Location: Brussels, Belgium
Overall rating: 6/10
Food: 6/10
Service: 8/10
Ambiance: 5/10
Cost per head: $20

Saturday, April 21, 2012

The Caprice - 04/15/2012



Cuisine: Seafood
Location: Tiburon, California
Website: http://www.locandasf.com/

Overall rating: 8/10
Food: 7/10
Service: 9/10
Ambiance: 10/10
Cost per head: $45
Comments: Great view, overlooking the golden gate bridge. Food at this restaurant wasn't amazing; instead, walk around the nice city of Tiburon, and try their cafes.

Locanda - 04/14/2012




Cuisine: Italian
Neighborhood: Mission, San Francisco
Website: http://www.locandasf.com/

Overall rating: 9/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 9/10
Ambiance: 9/10
Cost per head: $30
Comments: Delicious Rabbit.

Saturday, April 14, 2012

Gaylord India Restaurant- 04/13/2012

Cuisine: Indian
Neighborhood: Downtown, San Francisco
Website: http://www.gaylords1.com/

Overall rating: 5/10
Food: 5/10
Service: 3/10
Ambiance: 6/10
Cost per head: $20 (lunch)
Comments: Horrible food, save your time and money. No service at all.

E&O Trading Company -04/11/2012

Cuisine: Asian
Neighborhood: Downtown, San Francisco
Website: http://www.eosanfrancisco.com/

Overall rating: 7/10
Food: 7/10
Service: 8/10
Ambiance: 9/10
Cost per head: $40

Slow Club- 04/12/2012

Cuisine: American
Neighborhood: Mission, San Francisco
Website: http://www.slowclub.com/

Overall rating: 7/10
Food: 7/10
Service: 7/10
Ambiance: 7/10
Cost per head: $20 (lunch)

Delessio Market and Bakery- 04/10/2012


Cuisine: Deli/Bakery
Neighborhood: Western Addition, San Francisco
Website: https://delessiosf.com/

Overall rating: 9/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 8/10
Ambiance: 5/10
Cost per head: $15
Comments: Wonderful food- loved the jambalaya, thai style chicken and the tres de leche cake. Pay by the pound.

Colibri Mexican Bistro- 04/07/2012


Cuisine: Mexican
Neighborhood: Downtown, San Francisco
Website: http://www.colibrimexicanbistro.com/

Overall rating: 6/10
Food: 6/10
Service: 7/10
Ambiance: 7/10
Cost per head: $25

Butterfly- 04/06/2012


Cuisine: Asian fusion
Neighborhood: Embarcadero, San Francisco
Website: http://www.butterflysf.com/

Overall rating: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambiance: 10/10
Cost per head: $60
Comments: Fabulous views! Amazing food- loved the peking duck and the steak!

Monday, April 2, 2012

Suriya Thai- 04/01/2012

Cuisine: Thai
Neighborhood: SoMA, San Francisco

Overall rating: 6/10
Food: 6/10
Service: 8/10
Ambiance: 9/10
Cost per head: $25

Sunday, April 1, 2012

Pera- 03/31/2012

Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Neighborhood: Potrero Hill, San Francisco
Website: http://www.perasf.com/

Overall rating: 7/10
Food: 7/10
Service: 7/10
Ambiance: 7/10
Cost per head: $15
Comments: Avoid the lamb burger!

Regalito Rosticeria- 03/30/2012

Cuisine: Mexican
Neighborhood: Mission, San Francisco
Website: http://www.regalitosf.com/

Overall rating: 7/10
Food: 7/10
Service: 7/10
Ambiance: 7/10
Cost per head: $40
Comments: Good sangria!

Gajalee- 03/25/2012

Cuisine: Indian (Konkani)
Neighborhood: Mission, San Francisco

Overall rating: 7/10
Food: 7/10
Service: 7/10
Ambiance: 6/10
Cost per head: $25

Passionfish-03/24/2012

Cuisine: Seafood
City: Monterey, CA
Website: http://www.passionfish.net/

Overall rating: 8/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 7/10
Ambiance: 7/10
Cost per head: $40
Comments: Excellent scallops!

Gilbert's- 03/24/2012

Cuisine: Seafood
City: Monterey, CA
Website: http://www.redsnappermonterey.com/

Overall rating: 5/10
Food: 5/10
Service: 7/10
Ambiance: 8/10
Cost per head: $25

Sunday, March 18, 2012

Bar Jules - 03/16/2012



Cuisine: American
Neighborhood: Hayes Valley, San Francisco
Website: http://www.barjules.com/

Overall rating: 8/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 8/10
Ambiance: 7/10
Cost per head: $20 (lunch)
Comments: Small Portions.

Koi Palace - 03/16/2012




Cuisine: Chinese
Location: Daly City
Website: http://www.koipalace.com/default.htm

Overall rating: 7/10
Food: 7/10
Service: 8/10
Ambiance: 8/10
Cost per head: $30

Sunday, March 11, 2012

Nopalito - 03/10/2012




Cuisine:
Mexican
Neighborhood: Lower Haight, San Francisco
Website: http://www.nopalitosf.com/

Overall rating: 6/10
Food: 6/10
Service: 7/10
Ambiance: 8/10
Cost per head: $30

Woodhouse Fish Company - 03/11/2012



Cuisine: Seafood
Neighborhood: Castro, San Francisco
Website: http://www.woodhousefish.com/

Overall rating: 8/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 8/10
Ambiance: 7/10
Cost per head: $25

Hunan Home's - 03/07/2012



Cuisine:
Chinese
Location: Mountain View, CA.

Overall rating:8/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 8/10
Ambiance: 7/10
Cost per head: $30
Comments: Salt and pepper scallops were good!

Monks Kettle - 03/03/2012



Cuisine: Bar, eclectic food
Neighborhood: Mission, San Francisco
Website: http://monkskettle.com/index.php/menus/

Overall rating: 9/10
Food/Beer: 9/10
Service: 9/10
Ambiance: 7/10
Cost per head: $25
Comments: Great selection of Beer, and amazing burger.

Maverick - 03/03/2012



Cuisine:
American
Neighborhood: Mission, San Francisco
Website: http://www.sfmaverick.com/

Overall rating:8/10
Food: 8/10
Service:8/10
Ambiance: 7/10
Cost per head: $25

Friday, March 9, 2012

Local Mission Eatery - 03/02/2012



Cuisine: Californian
Neighborhood: Mission
Website: http://www.localmissioneatery.com/

Overall rating: 8/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 8/10
Ambiance: 8/10
Cost per head: $50

Friday, February 24, 2012

Blowfish Sushi to Die for- 02/18/2012

Cuisine: Japanese
Neighborhood: Mission, San Francisco
Website: http://www.blowfishsushi.com/

Overall rating: 7/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 6/10
Ambiance: 7/10
Cost per head: $45
Comments: Incredibly slow service!

Zuppa- 02/17/2012

Cuisine: Italian
Neighborhood: SOMA, San Francisco
Website: http://www.zuppa-sf.com/

Overall rating: 5/10
Food: 5/10
Service: 6/10
Ambiance: 7/10
Cost per head: $40

Thursday, February 23, 2012

Marlowe- 02/10/2012

Cuisine: American
Neighborhood: SOMA, San Francisco
Website: http://marlowesf.com/

Overall rating: 6/10
Food: 6/10
Service: 8/10
Ambiance: 7/10
Cost per head: $40
Comments: Ranked one of the SF Chronicle's Top 100 Restaurants of 2010!

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Fuzio Universal Bistro- 02/03/2012

Cuisine: Eclectic
Neighborhood: Financial District, San Francisco
Website: http://www.fuzio.com/

Overall rating: 6/10
Food: 6/10
Service: 7/10
Ambiance: 7/10
Cost per head: $15

Liberty Cafe- 01/28/2012

Cuisine: American
Neighborhood: Bernal Heights, San Francisco

Overall rating: 7/10
Food: 7/10
Service: 7/10
Ambiance: 7/10
Cost per head: $20

Saturday, January 7, 2012

Suggi - 01/05/2012




Cuisine: Indian Malayalee-style
City: Bangalore, India

Overall rating: 9/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 9/10
Ambiance: 9/10
Cost per head: Rs. 300
Comments: Typical Malayalee food, such as Appams.

Jashn - 12/28/2011

Cuisine: Indian Moghlai
Location: Bangalore, India

Overall rating: 9/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 9/10
Ambiance: 8/10
Cost per head: Rs. 500
Comments: Indian food in India is way better than in the US :) Must try the Barra Kabab!

Ala Turca - 12/9/2011



Cuisine: Turkish
Neighborhood: Tenderloin, San Francisco

Overall rating: 7/10
Food: 7/10
Service: 8/10
Ambiance: 8/10
Cost per head: $20