Nov 2019
Orchard City Kitchen: Bay Area Bib Gourmand.
With limited time in South Bay and a calendar not on my side, I looked long and hard at Google Maps, before deciding on Bib Gourmand recognized Orchard City Kitchen . Creative…
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Nov 2019
Manresa.***
For my only likely 3 Michelin star meal of 2019, coming off of a relatively disappointing 2-star experience , I was ready for some outstanding food and service. Unfortunately, I…
Nov 2019
Sushi Park, an omakase experience.
When looking for a suitable lunch spot in Los Angeles, I knew I wanted something like a tasting menu (if possible), and as close as possible to where I was staying. After…
Nov 2019
Vespertine.**
When planning my trip to Los Angeles, I made a long list of venues to visit (literally, twenty restaurants). While I now wish I had done a bit more to find a POC/WOC kitchen to…
Nov 2018
SHED Cafe at Healdsburg.
After a morning tour of the vineyard where my friend works (the biodynamic Eco Terreno , if you're looking for something nice for your wine collection), we decided to head into…
Oct 2018
Gary Danko,* what does a Michelin star mean?
Due to some less organized behavior by yours truly, I ended up with an extra night, or rather, an evening with no dinner plans while in San Francisco. The dining scene in the city…
Oct 2018
Tiburon, relaxed NoCal vibes.
With an invitation to Google's Local Guides Connect this year, I made plans to spend a few extra days in the San Francisco area. Having friends and family nearby, I chose not to…