Favorite Restaurants!

[Tight-Lines]

Thats a steak.

[Lochlan]

The other night at the omni hotel in downtown LA I ate at their restaurant noe and it was amazing. I had an artichoke and burrata salad with sea salt then the duck breast and froi gras with pears....mmmmm

Right now eating the housemade granola, berries yogurt at the standard in hollywood in bed and it is one of the best yogurt breakfast i've had

Demian introduced me to a taco truck in eagle rock monday night called rambos and the al pastor, carne asada, and carnitas were top notch

[Tight-Lines]

Demian introduced me to a taco truck in eagle rock monday night called rambos and the al pastor, carne asada, and carnitas were top notch

Jealous.

[RoryQ]

Double post, sorry

[RoryQ]

I only get decent mexican food when I visit the U.S or possibly London.

Last time I was in Chicago I went to Rick Bayless' restaurant Frontera Grill and his cheaper sandwich place Xoco.... Both pretty amazing, but to be honest the best mexican food I had that trip was from some random neighbourhood place out in the 'burbs where the bill came to about $6.... Maybe that type of food works best as cheap and cheerful street-food.

The other type of food I particularly love but can't get here is Okonomyiaki.... I know a small chain in London which is pretty amazing but there's not a single place in Dublin that serves it.

[MsRad]

The other type of food I particularly love but can't get here is Okonomyiaki.... I know a small chain in London which is pretty amazing but there's not a single place in Dublin that serves it.

there's not many places here on the west coast that serve Okonomiyaki either (or that i'm aware of at least, though the point is mute since i won't eat the regular version of it) and man, have i been craving it!

one of my roommates and i are conspiring about making a vegan version of it....

also, there was this article in the Chronicle yesterday. you might be interested in it Rory.

[RoryQ]

Interesting article... I think I've only had the Osaka style, must watch out for the Hiroshima style. The only thing I'm not a fan of in/on them are the fish scales... I find it kind of weird the way they keep curling up and moving around due to the way they react to the heat (it's like there's some invisible breeze in the restaurant).

ABENO OKONOMIYAKI

Above is a link to the London-based okonomiyaki chain that I go to, on the offchance that one of our UK members is interested.

They're pretty authentic, as far as I can see, comparing it to the okonomiyaki I had in Japan. As with the California-style okonomiyaki mentioned in MsRad's article they also do their own 'house' take which basically just involves stacking two okonomiyaki on top of each other for us greedy westerners, as far as I can see.

[abees]

anyone know anywhere good to get lunch on or near Frith Street? cause when i've been there in the past i've usually just got a sandwich quickly when i get off the coach then head there quickly.. but i wanna try and get something more substantial when i'm next up.

thanks!

[jade1955]

If you are getting the tube to Leicester Square Fiori Corner is pretty good. Exit the station via the China Town exit and turn right. It's about a minute walk. Frith Street is about 5-7 minute walk. They get a very good rating on the London Eating site. Fiori Corner London - Italian Restaurant Review and Information

[MadeIndelible]

Oakland:

Pico Paco (Mexican food right by Freddie Corbin's spot)

Bakesale Betty's (best fried chicken sandwich I've ever had; also right by Freddie Corbin's shop; great lemonade slush)

I hear the taco/food trucks in Oakland are to die for

Cafe Gratitude (vegan food, good beer)

The Trappist (a reputable source says they have great beer selection; food pairings specialized to beer)

San Francisco:

Fresca (Peruvian. Excellent paella. Great sangria. Three locations.)

Basil (Thai food. A Must have.)

North Beach Sushi (Great owner, awesome sushi)

Monk's Kettle (a VAST beer selection with great food. I have yet to go here, but I really want to.)

El Mansour (Moroccan. Floor seating, great bread/lentil soup to start, amazing atmosphere; get the rabbit. Also, belly dancing two or so time a week.)

Golden Boy Pizza (hole in the wall. GREAT pizza.)

Half Moon Bay (where I live; about 20 miles south of SF on the 1):

It's Italia (I work here, so stop by if you are in town, and I will buy you a drink. Great Italian food with a little Spanish thrown in. Fairly expensive, though. Music Fridays and Saturdays. Check out the menu online. I eat here about 4 times a week and am still not sick of the food. Full bar. Chimay, 21st Amendment, Anchor, Speakeasy on tap.)

Sushi Main Street (best sushi in town. Great owner. Sake bar next door.)

Half Moon Bay Sports Bar & Grill (best cheap burger in town. It's a sports bar.)

Tres Amigos (Mexican. Awesome.)

El Gran Amigo (Mexican. Also awesome. Run down as hell.)

and a couple Fine dining places that are a must: Mezza Luna; Pasta Moon; Costanera. Cetrella is also nice (used to work there as well), but not as good as the others.

Then there's always the Ritz Carlton, but I have never eaten there, myself.

I'll post more as I remember them...

[Jaycel Adkins]

line cook.

Interesting blog/podcast about SF food scene and food scene in general. It has not been updated in a long while, but still is pretty cool. The podcast with Violet Blue had me laughing to tears, at times.

Other food blogs:

Hot Food Porn - Get Some Action

Eater National : The National Restaurant, Bar, and Nightlife Blog

Bay Area Bites | KQED Food

Inside Scoop SF » Sections » Michael Bauer

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[abees]

If you are getting the tube to Leicester Square Fiori Corner is pretty good. Exit the station via the China Town exit and turn right. It's about a minute walk. Frith Street is about 5-7 minute walk. They get a very good rating on the London Eating site. Fiori Corner London - Italian Restaurant Review and Information

thanks for the recommendation, jade!

[Tight-Lines]

Oakland:

Pico Paco (Mexican food right by Freddie Corbin's spot)

Bakesale Betty's (best fried chicken sandwich I've ever had; also right by Freddie Corbin's shop; great lemonade slush)

I hear the taco/food trucks in Oakland are to die for

Cafe Gratitude (vegan food, good beer)

The Trappist (a reputable source says they have great beer selection; food pairings specialized to beer)

As someone who frequents pretty much all of these, ill say they are damn good.

Tacos El Gordo on 42nd and International is my personal favorite truck. The Al Pastor is uber delish.

The Trappist is a personal favorite. Great atmosphere all around, and a wonderful beer selection.

[MadeIndelible]

I'm going to have to give that truck some business next time I am in Oakland. Thanks for the tip.

Another spot in Half Moon Bay is Cafe Gibraltar. Very good Mediterranean spot. Don't know how I forgot to post that one in my first post... guess it's been too long since I went there.