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Ethnic Cuisines

  • Blogs

    April 16, 2009

    Happy Hour Deals: Gaylord India

    Plus, free parking after 5:00.

  • Blogs

    April 1, 2009

    Local Classic: Molinari Delicatessen

    The last of the old-school North Beach Italian delis.

  • Blogs

    March 30, 2009

    Roll Play: Ebisu's/Hotei's Louisiana Hot Link

    Sunset sushi joint Ebisu (1283 9th Ave.) is still under renovation and should re-open soon; in the meantime, you can cross the street and enjoy the sushi menu at the sister restaurant Hotei (1290 9th Ave.). The Louisiana Hot Link ($6.50) is a roll of deep-fried bonito fish, fresh ginger and gar ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 30, 2009

    Around Town: The Chill Cafe

    It seems a new frozen yogurt shop opens somewhere in San Francisco almost every week. In that kind of environment, how do you distinguish yourself? Trang Nguyen is hoping she's found the answer at her Financial District shop The Chill Cafe (125 Kearny at Post). There's much more on tap than the stan ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 17, 2009

    Roll Play: Taraval Okazu Ya's Sushi Nugget

    Taraval Okazu Ya (1735 Taraval) offers a Japanese reinterpretation of the Chinese crab rangoon appetizer with the sushi nugget ($5.95). Crab and cream cheese are stuffed in a small roll that is then deep fried and served with a sweet mayonnaise-based sauce. The perfect thing to win over sushi new ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 10, 2009

    Roll Play: Tataki's Early Bird

    Tataki (2815 California) prides itself on the sustainable seafood it uses for its sushi and sashimi, but one of the most intriguing rolls on the menu is actually made with meat. The Early Bird ($12) has crunchy asparagus and avocado on the inside and blowtorched filet mignon with pineapple and ch ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 3, 2009

    Roll Play: Barracuda's Gangsta Roll

    At Barracuda (2251 Market) in the Castro, the house music is bumping and the food has fun names. Case in point: The Gangsta Roll ($12.95), which hosts hamachi, cucumber and green onion on the inside and unagi, salmon, orange and black tobiko and unagi sauce on top, a harmonious blend of salty and ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 27, 2009

    First Korean Market's Killer Kimchi

    It's the best you can buy (though your grandma's might be better).

  • Blogs

    February 5, 2009

    Serious Bread: Liguria Bakery

    Liguria Bakery has thrived for almost 90 years by doing one thing well: focaccia.

  • Blogs

    January 29, 2009

    Serious Bread: Pure Grain Pumpernickel

    This 100% rye bread is lighter and less sour than most of this style, and has a wonderful nuttiness.

  • Blogs

    January 28, 2009

    Snacktion: Shakti Black Pepper Papadum

    Name: Black Pepper Papadum Brand: Shakti/Planetary Products Origin: Berkeley Found at: Rainbow Grocery (1745 Folsom) Cost: $2.99 Ingredients: Urd bean flour, salt, papdkhar, black pepper, asafoetida Calories per serving: Not listed Why I bought it: Previous experience has proved th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 23, 2009

    Tasty Lamb for Less: S.F.'s Halal Butchers

    Halal markets offer some of the tastiest meat around, often at prices lower than you'll find even at Costco.

  • Blogs

    January 2, 2009

    Of Fast-Food Meals in a Bowl, Rice or Mashed Potato-Based, and Fried Chicken Musings...

    By Meredith Brody Is it just us, or do most of the suggestions tossed around the boardroom - peas, coleslaw, melon balls, prunes, mints, little gifts, poppyseeds, curds and whey, lake trout -- in the Jack-in-the-Box commercial for its new Teriyaki Bowls sound more appetizing than the real deal: "y ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 15, 2008

    Lunch Special: Shangri-La

    By Meredith Brody Is it just us, or do most of the suggestions tossed around the boardroom - peas, coleslaw, melon balls, prunes, mints, little gifts, poppyseeds, curds and whey, lake trout -- in the Jack-in-the-Box commercial for its new Teriyaki Bowls sound more appetizing than the real deal: "y ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 4, 2008

    Neato Bento: Medicine Eatstation

    Since I hadn't been to Medicine Eatstation (161 Sutter) in a couple of years, it was a surprise to find out that the restaurant is now only serving its beautiful, organic Japanese food for lunch. While many of the menu selections remain intact, there are now eight bento boxes (priced from $10.50 to ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 21, 2008

    Are the Best Taquerias in the Sunset?

    Burrito Eater—"San Francisco's top resource for taquerias and mustaches"—is currently in the quarterfinals of its annual Slab Scrum competition to crown this year's best taqueria. I'm delighted to see my hood—the Sunset—representing admirably: The Inner's Gordo and Outer's El Burrito Expre ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 21, 2008

    If it's Noon This Must be Vesuvio

    By Matthew Stafford Last week I took it upon myself to show a visitor around San Francisco. The visitor in question, a New Zealander, was on the initial leg of a year-long circumnavigation of the globe, and as a native San Franciscan I wanted her to get home several months from now and say to herse ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 29, 2008

    I'll Have What He's Having: The Joe Bastianich Marathon Diet

    By Matthew Stafford Last week I took it upon myself to show a visitor around San Francisco. The visitor in question, a New Zealander, was on the initial leg of a year-long circumnavigation of the globe, and as a native San Franciscan I wanted her to get home several months from now and say to herse ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 24, 2008

    Point and Shoot: Kingdom of Dumpling

    By Matthew Stafford Last week I took it upon myself to show a visitor around San Francisco. The visitor in question, a New Zealander, was on the initial leg of a year-long circumnavigation of the globe, and as a native San Franciscan I wanted her to get home several months from now and say to herse ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 23, 2008

    Bar Food: The Taco Shop at Underdog's

    By Matthew Stafford Last week I took it upon myself to show a visitor around San Francisco. The visitor in question, a New Zealander, was on the initial leg of a year-long circumnavigation of the globe, and as a native San Franciscan I wanted her to get home several months from now and say to herse ... More >>

  • Music

    October 22, 2008

    Budget Rock by the alphabet

    By Matthew Stafford Last week I took it upon myself to show a visitor around San Francisco. The visitor in question, a New Zealander, was on the initial leg of a year-long circumnavigation of the globe, and as a native San Franciscan I wanted her to get home several months from now and say to herse ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 3, 2008

    Friday Sundae: Jollibee's Halo Halo

    By Matthew Stafford Last week I took it upon myself to show a visitor around San Francisco. The visitor in question, a New Zealander, was on the initial leg of a year-long circumnavigation of the globe, and as a native San Franciscan I wanted her to get home several months from now and say to herse ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 1, 2008

    SF Weekly's Seven-Day Dish

    By Matthew Stafford Last week I took it upon myself to show a visitor around San Francisco. The visitor in question, a New Zealander, was on the initial leg of a year-long circumnavigation of the globe, and as a native San Franciscan I wanted her to get home several months from now and say to herse ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 23, 2008

    Dinner and a Movie in Palo Alto

    By Matthew Stafford Last week I took it upon myself to show a visitor around San Francisco. The visitor in question, a New Zealander, was on the initial leg of a year-long circumnavigation of the globe, and as a native San Franciscan I wanted her to get home several months from now and say to herse ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 29, 2008

    Green Eats: Salad Days at Mixt

    By Matthew Stafford Last week I took it upon myself to show a visitor around San Francisco. The visitor in question, a New Zealander, was on the initial leg of a year-long circumnavigation of the globe, and as a native San Franciscan I wanted her to get home several months from now and say to herse ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 30, 2008

    Something Different For The Working Stiff: Lunch Hour Chef Series At The Ferry Building

    By Matthew Stafford Last week I took it upon myself to show a visitor around San Francisco. The visitor in question, a New Zealander, was on the initial leg of a year-long circumnavigation of the globe, and as a native San Franciscan I wanted her to get home several months from now and say to herse ... More >>

  • News

    July 16, 2008

    Cartology: From the Inside Looking Out

    By Matthew Stafford Last week I took it upon myself to show a visitor around San Francisco. The visitor in question, a New Zealander, was on the initial leg of a year-long circumnavigation of the globe, and as a native San Franciscan I wanted her to get home several months from now and say to herse ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 15, 2008

    Staycation Alert: Wine and Dine at Daffodil Restaurant

    By Matthew Stafford Last week I took it upon myself to show a visitor around San Francisco. The visitor in question, a New Zealander, was on the initial leg of a year-long circumnavigation of the globe, and as a native San Franciscan I wanted her to get home several months from now and say to herse ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 10, 2008

    More Frenchified, Bastille Day Decadence!

    By Matthew Stafford Last week I took it upon myself to show a visitor around San Francisco. The visitor in question, a New Zealander, was on the initial leg of a year-long circumnavigation of the globe, and as a native San Franciscan I wanted her to get home several months from now and say to herse ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 1, 2008

    SF Weekly's Seven-Day Dish

    By Matthew Stafford Last week I took it upon myself to show a visitor around San Francisco. The visitor in question, a New Zealander, was on the initial leg of a year-long circumnavigation of the globe, and as a native San Franciscan I wanted her to get home several months from now and say to herse ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 18, 2008

    Quaffing The Vino During Riesling Week

    By Matthew Stafford Last week I took it upon myself to show a visitor around San Francisco. The visitor in question, a New Zealander, was on the initial leg of a year-long circumnavigation of the globe, and as a native San Franciscan I wanted her to get home several months from now and say to herse ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 16, 2008

    Photos: North Beach Festival

    By Matthew Stafford Last week I took it upon myself to show a visitor around San Francisco. The visitor in question, a New Zealander, was on the initial leg of a year-long circumnavigation of the globe, and as a native San Franciscan I wanted her to get home several months from now and say to herse ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 23, 2008

    SF Weekly's Seven-Day Dish

    By Matthew Stafford Last week I took it upon myself to show a visitor around San Francisco. The visitor in question, a New Zealander, was on the initial leg of a year-long circumnavigation of the globe, and as a native San Franciscan I wanted her to get home several months from now and say to herse ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 21, 2008

    The Restroom: Naan 'N Curry on Irving

    By Matthew Stafford Last week I took it upon myself to show a visitor around San Francisco. The visitor in question, a New Zealander, was on the initial leg of a year-long circumnavigation of the globe, and as a native San Franciscan I wanted her to get home several months from now and say to herse ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 15, 2008

    Payback, Family Style: Oliveto's Risotto Dinners

    By Matthew Stafford Last week I took it upon myself to show a visitor around San Francisco. The visitor in question, a New Zealander, was on the initial leg of a year-long circumnavigation of the globe, and as a native San Franciscan I wanted her to get home several months from now and say to herse ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 13, 2008

    TV Champion Sampuru: Who's (Fake) Cuisine Reigns Supreme?

    By Matthew Stafford Last week I took it upon myself to show a visitor around San Francisco. The visitor in question, a New Zealander, was on the initial leg of a year-long circumnavigation of the globe, and as a native San Franciscan I wanted her to get home several months from now and say to herse ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 3, 2008

    Finally, The Best Fortune Cookie Fortune Ever

    By Matthew Stafford Last week I took it upon myself to show a visitor around San Francisco. The visitor in question, a New Zealander, was on the initial leg of a year-long circumnavigation of the globe, and as a native San Franciscan I wanted her to get home several months from now and say to herse ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 22, 2008

    Eat It Up: Chawan Mushi In San Francisco

    By Matthew Stafford Last week I took it upon myself to show a visitor around San Francisco. The visitor in question, a New Zealander, was on the initial leg of a year-long circumnavigation of the globe, and as a native San Franciscan I wanted her to get home several months from now and say to herse ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 21, 2008

    Chinese Cooking Advice: Chicken Good, Beer Good, Salt Bad!

    By Matthew Stafford Last week I took it upon myself to show a visitor around San Francisco. The visitor in question, a New Zealander, was on the initial leg of a year-long circumnavigation of the globe, and as a native San Franciscan I wanted her to get home several months from now and say to herse ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 14, 2008

    Because I Wanted To Type The Words 'Cock Sauce'

    By Matthew Stafford Last week I took it upon myself to show a visitor around San Francisco. The visitor in question, a New Zealander, was on the initial leg of a year-long circumnavigation of the globe, and as a native San Franciscan I wanted her to get home several months from now and say to herse ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 1, 2008

    SF Weekly's Seven Day Dish

    By Matthew Stafford Last week I took it upon myself to show a visitor around San Francisco. The visitor in question, a New Zealander, was on the initial leg of a year-long circumnavigation of the globe, and as a native San Franciscan I wanted her to get home several months from now and say to herse ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 15, 2008

    Charlie The Tuna Ain't Shit: Meet The "King of Sushi"

    By Matthew Stafford Last week I took it upon myself to show a visitor around San Francisco. The visitor in question, a New Zealander, was on the initial leg of a year-long circumnavigation of the globe, and as a native San Franciscan I wanted her to get home several months from now and say to herse ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 9, 2007

    Last Night: Opening Night of the Chinkalicious Asian Film Festival

    By Matthew Stafford Last week I took it upon myself to show a visitor around San Francisco. The visitor in question, a New Zealander, was on the initial leg of a year-long circumnavigation of the globe, and as a native San Franciscan I wanted her to get home several months from now and say to herse ... More >>

  • Dining

    October 31, 2007

    Avenue G's San Francisco Cuisine Needs a Road Map

    By Matthew Stafford Last week I took it upon myself to show a visitor around San Francisco. The visitor in question, a New Zealander, was on the initial leg of a year-long circumnavigation of the globe, and as a native San Franciscan I wanted her to get home several months from now and say to herse ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 31, 2007

    Chicken Parmesan: A Delicious Cliché

    By Matthew Stafford Last week I took it upon myself to show a visitor around San Francisco. The visitor in question, a New Zealander, was on the initial leg of a year-long circumnavigation of the globe, and as a native San Franciscan I wanted her to get home several months from now and say to herse ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 31, 2007

    Chicken Parmesan: A Delicious Cliché

    By Matthew Stafford Last week I took it upon myself to show a visitor around San Francisco. The visitor in question, a New Zealander, was on the initial leg of a year-long circumnavigation of the globe, and as a native San Franciscan I wanted her to get home several months from now and say to herse ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 24, 2007

    Wild Salmon, Sweet Pea, and Ricotta Tortellini

    By Matthew Stafford Last week I took it upon myself to show a visitor around San Francisco. The visitor in question, a New Zealander, was on the initial leg of a year-long circumnavigation of the globe, and as a native San Franciscan I wanted her to get home several months from now and say to herse ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 24, 2007

    Wild Salmon, Sweet Pea, and Ricotta Tortellini

    By Matthew Stafford Last week I took it upon myself to show a visitor around San Francisco. The visitor in question, a New Zealander, was on the initial leg of a year-long circumnavigation of the globe, and as a native San Franciscan I wanted her to get home several months from now and say to herse ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 20, 2007

    Rat Shit and Dinner: The Dirtiest Eats in SF

    By Matthew Stafford Last week I took it upon myself to show a visitor around San Francisco. The visitor in question, a New Zealander, was on the initial leg of a year-long circumnavigation of the globe, and as a native San Franciscan I wanted her to get home several months from now and say to herse ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 20, 2007

    Bob La Blahg: Zeitgeist, Tamale Lady, Peachy Puffs, Rube Waddell, the Dillards

    By Matthew Stafford Last week I took it upon myself to show a visitor around San Francisco. The visitor in question, a New Zealander, was on the initial leg of a year-long circumnavigation of the globe, and as a native San Franciscan I wanted her to get home several months from now and say to herse ... More >>

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