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March 2008 - Posts
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Songkran in Chiang Mai, Thailand photo: courtesy of www.songkran.net Now that the Chinese and Vietnamese celebrations ringing in the Year of the Rat have come and gone, the Thai New Year, aka Songkran, is on its way. Celebrated over a three-day period Read More...
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Dishwashing utensil in my gumbo tainted the meal. Read More...
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– Trying to explain what is wrong with the Chinook salmon run. [ Chronicle ] – Where to stalk your favorite chefs. [ Cooking with the Single Guy ] – Kids menus ain't what they used to be. [ Chronicle ] – Where to eat when you Read More...
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Haven’t yet voted in our San Francisco Restaurants survey? Better hurry – the deadline is this Sunday, March 30th. The survey covers everything from hot newcomers to longtime stalwarts, and if you’ve sampled any of them in the last year, Read More...
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It looks like Food Network personality and recent San Francisco transplant Tyler Florence is putting down roots in the Bay Area. Around May, People ’s "Sexiest Chef Alive” winner plans to open Tyler Florence Mill Valley, a lifestyle-kitchen Read More...
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Sure, everyone loves to hear about hot new restaurants, but equally intriguing are sleepers – those lesser-known gems that folks in-the-know like to keep to themselves in order to keep the crowds at bay. Whether it’s a cozy little corner, Read More...
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Poesia photo: Kevin Bond Perched in a Victorian walk-up above the Castro’s bar fray, snug Italian osteria and bar Poesia showcases the seldom-seen Calabresi cuisine; a large mural portraying the owner’s nonna, superimposed with Italian poems, Read More...
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The service is like a bad high school play: warm, well-meaning and completely inept. Read More...
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– Top Chef Spoiler alert! The folks at Time Out Chicago staked out the cheftestants house during filming. [ TOC ] – Mario Batali's Iron Chef sous chef, and executive chef at Centro Vinoteca , Anne Burrell has her own TV gig. [ Gothamist Read More...
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Tea sandwich trio by Michael Psilakis, chef-owner of NYC haute Greek Anthos photo: Alan "Battman" Batt View Slideshow When top toques make a sandwich, the humble meal you can hold in your hand gets dressed up with gourmet ingredients and surprising Read More...
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The Lower Haight's long-awaited Italian hangout, Uva Enoteca, is now set to open on March 31st. Owned by sommelier Boris Nemchenok (ex Mario Batali’s Otto in NYC and EOS Restaurant & Wine Bar ) and chef Ben Hetzel (ex Ritz-Carlton Dining Read More...
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L'Ardoise photo: Kevin Bond Off-the-beaten-path bistro L'Ardoise is physically in the Castro, but it conjures France via its brief chalkboard menu of charcuterie, hanger steak with frites and other moderately priced Gallic stalwarts from former Read More...
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photo: Michael J. Fajardo An old Irish saying goes, "Take the world nice and easy and the world will do you the same." Whether you're looking for a place to take it easy with a pint or a spot to celebrate St. Patrick's Day on Monday, Read More...
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Central Michel Richard photo: Mimi Le What do you think are the most intriguing new restaurants? Do you agree with Frank Bruni's list? Tell us what you think on the Zagat Discussion boards! Without a doubt, New York Times restaurant critic Frank Bruni Read More...
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– The entire Pacific Coast salmon season may have to be canceled this year due to low fish populations. [ Chronicle ] – Who should get the remaining credit on a gift card: the diner or the restaurant? [ Between Meals ] – The soaring Read More...
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photo: courtesy of Brian Turner In the U.S., tap water too often gets taken for granted. From March 16th–22nd, it will finally get the attention it deserves thanks to Unicef's Tap Project. Participating restaurants will ask diners to donate Read More...
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The cast of Top Chef Chicago photo: Courtesy of Bravo This Wednesday, Bravo's Top Chef returns to the airwaves for its fourth season. This time around, the action has been shot in the Windy City, where hosts Tom Colicchio , Padma Lakshmi , Gail Simmons Read More...
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Michael Mondavi joins Italian winemaker Frescobaldi to uncork Luce (pronounced LOO-chay), a sophisticated, pricey Cal-Italian, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner in SoMa’s new InterContinental Hotel; chef Dominque Crenn (ex Abode in LA) blends Read More...
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Le Club photo: Kevin Bond At Le Club , a snug Nob Hill crib has been turned into an exclusive, reservations-only drinking and dining destination from bar impresario Gina Milano ( Bambuddha Lounge ) and producer/socialite Todd Traina; the tony ambiance Read More...
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I thought I was looking at an oil painting when suddenly it moved – it was my waitress. Read More...
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After three years of serving Russian Hill, California–Med Luella is ready to celebrate with the folks who helped make it happen. So for all of March, from Monday through Thursday, the restaurant is offering diners all of their wines-by-the-glass Read More...
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– The Chron picks its Rising Star Chefs for 2008. [ Chronicle ] – Might the rumored Myth overhaul be approaching? [ Eater SF ] – You really ought to be careful when ordering alfalfa sprouts these days. [ Belly Full ] – The Bay Read More...
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The new look at the Fifth Floor. photo: Kevin Bond Well, the infamous zebra carpet's gone. But visitors to the newly reopened Fifth Floor in SoMa's Palomar Hotel will probably adjust quickly to its sleek new look of hardwood floors and dark-wood Read More...
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By Curt Gathje, ZAGAT.com staff editor Here's what you need to know about the world's most famous hotel. The Plaza's new lobby and Champagne Bar photo: Ryan Charles Back after a two-year hiatus for a top-to-toe renovation, NYC's legendary Read More...
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photo: Paul Lansell If you're looking to get out of the kitchen and leave the cooking to the pros this Easter, here are some options. Kids will care more about the face painter and giant bunny (aka person in a rabbit suit) at Garden Court than the Read More...
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Orson photo: Kevin Bond Like a scene from Blade Runner , Orson , the latest SoMa addition to Citizen Cake –owner Elizabeth Falkner’s Welles-ian–themed empire, shepherds in a brave new world in dining; the dramatically transformed historic Read More...
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