Monthly Archives: June 2008

A sure fire sign that a city is serious about Japanese food is that one block could host three sushi restaurants. On a sunny Saturday afternoon, the apparent crowd in front of Masu sparked my curiosity. As the unofficial dish … Continue reading →

Crawfish has arrived to fill the void of a no frills crawfish restaurant. Claiming to be San Francisco’s first crawfish restaurant, Coco’s Crawfish in the Sunset district makes a genuine attempt to replicate this popular Southern style eatery. Ambiance: Restaurateur … Continue reading →

Leave it up the Japanese with beverage innovation. Japan, well-known for their compact cars, animation, sushi, and now, kids beer. When I traveled to Tokyo, I saw thousands of salary men walking the streets of this eccentric city. They wake … Continue reading →

Two weeks ago, I had a food tour in the East Bay. After my mini excursion to Scharffenberger, my sweet tooth addiction continued. Stumbling upon its accented pink logo, I hopped into Teacake Bake Shop. The instant I stepped foot … Continue reading →

(pix: crab noodle soup, beef noodle soup, basil and sprouts) {Cleanscores (inspection score): 54 out of 100}Click Here Also, read blog on Cleanscores. Few Vietnamese restaurants in the Bay Area have the consistent taste of Pho Pho Quoc (PPQ). For … Continue reading →

I learned early on as a restaurant consultant that food sanitation is key. Working for Sysco, the largest food distributor in the United States, I strolled through many kitchens in the Bay Area to find filthy conditions that would ruin … Continue reading →

Pinkberry has gained more momentum in the frozen yogurt race with funding from Maveron, a venture capital owned by Starbuck’s founder Howard Schultz. For full article, read Starbucks founder bites into Pinkberry by Boyle. The $27.5 million will help Pinkberry … Continue reading →

Like any great food detective, snooping around leads to great new finds. After dining at Yank Sing, a high end dim sum restaurant in Rincon Center, I discovered yet another frozen yogurt. Similar to Pinkberry, the minimalist decor is refreshing. … Continue reading →

(pix: escargot, French onion soup,duck confit,mussel, tart) With great anticipation, I hopped over to Chou Chou for their Dine About Town menu. After all, I had such a great experience choosing French for my birthday in January dining at Bistro … Continue reading →