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    <title>Chowhound's Latest &#187; San Francisco Bay Area</title>
    <link>http://www.chow.com/boards/1</link>
    <pubDate>Thu, 13 Dec 2007 19:02:31 GMT</pubDate>
    <description>Keep track of the lastest threads on Chowhound</description>
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      <title>The Problem with Mary's Chicken</title>
      <link>http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/524627#7342192</link>
      <description>that's the problem at Whole foods, though their heritage chickens are the cheapest ones around, it's still $4.65 a lb, and there is not enough turn over, so twice now, I've gotten a stale one.  I'm definitely not going to pay $4.65 a lb for stale chicken.</description>
      <author>cheuimay</author>
      <pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 10:50:17 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/524627#7342192</guid>
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      <title>Chaat Bhavan in Fremont</title>
      <link>http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/784732#7342163</link>
      <description>Since we've been talking about Chaat Bhavan in another thread today, I thought I'd post on my solo lunch two months ago.  I was excited to see maki ki roti and sarson ka saag on the menu. Not that common, and often a weekend only item elsewhere, Chaat Bhavan makes a nice version, listed as,
&quot;Maki de roti and saag - two corn bread served with sarson ka saag mustard &amp; spinach, $7.49.&quot;

Tender-centered, fired to order flatbreads had a whiff of toasted corn conplexity from the griddle and were served without a brush of butter.  Blending both mustard greens and spinach, the sarson ka saag whipped into a fluffy texture was like creamed spinach on steroids. Not from heat, as this was a mildly spiced dish, but bursting with mustard pepperiness, deep with dark green flavor, and an undertone of ginger. Half a raw jalape&#241;o chile and freshly chopped onion were served on the side for extra horsepower, but not needed for my tastes.  The accompanying cup of raita was unexpected and provided a chilled contrast.

I also tried the Faluda kulfi, $3.99. Somewhat too powerful in rosewater for me, and the kulfi tasted stale. I'll avoid ice cream here in the future.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/melaniewong/6946413564/</description>
      <author>Melanie Wong</author>
      <pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 09:26:54 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/784732#7342163</guid>
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      <title>New source for Louisiana cooking items</title>
      <link>http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847857#7342128</link>
      <description>My F&amp;E in Pleasanton has that little NOLA section too.  They probably all have it.  I bought 2 little jars of that mustard for 1.00 each, they were in the markdown section of the store, and still well within their expiration date.  I like it!   Over the past few months the Dublin Big Lots has been NOLA central, with probably 5 flavors of Zapp's chips, and lots of other packaged items. I found I liked the Voodoo chips best, hated the Crawtators.  Cost Plus has Bruce's sweet potato pancake mix all the time, along with the beignet mix - at least the Dublin store does.  </description>
      <author>jart</author>
      <pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 08:11:22 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847857#7342128</guid>
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      <title>After Manresa and French Laundry</title>
      <link>http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847651#7342102</link>
      <description>After an extended tasting menu at Manresa, I got a Double Double and a milkshake.

YMMV</description>
      <author>plaidbowtie</author>
      <pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 07:19:31 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847651#7342102</guid>
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      <title>Restaurants near Julia Morgan Theater in Berkeley</title>
      <link>http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849457#7342097</link>
      <description>Trattoria La Siciliana, on College just north of Ashby, is walkable and fun.</description>
      <author>TopoTail</author>
      <pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 06:59:57 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849457#7342097</guid>
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      <title>Rare Mexican Herbs?</title>
      <link>http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/822316#7342059</link>
      <description>Grow your own? I once saw plants for sale at Sloat Nursery in San Francisco, and a quick web search turns up some nurseries that will ship.  It's supposed to do well in containers.</description>
      <author>tardigrade</author>
      <pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 05:37:33 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/822316#7342059</guid>
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      <title>Where to eat near San Francisco State</title>
      <link>http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849270#7342018</link>
      <description>Thanks for the great response and all the suggestions! </description>
      <author>ocbaker</author>
      <pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 04:46:34 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849270#7342018</guid>
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      <title>Indian restaurants in berkeley to host a party</title>
      <link>http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849458#7341901</link>
      <description>Hi, I am looking for suggestions for Indian restaurants to host a party for about 30-35 people,  with a private room or banquet hall or party hall. I know that south bay has tons of such restaurants but I don't know many in Berkeley... If you know of any good place, please let me know.
Thanks.</description>
      <author>Libran</author>
      <pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 03:26:53 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849458#7341901</guid>
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      <title>Best Indian Restaurant-Lunch-East Bay</title>
      <link>http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/798909#7341898</link>
      <description>
Is CHAAT BHAVAN different from CHAAT HOUSE? If so, Melanie, give CH a shot ... my &quot;Bay Area Reference Chaat&quot; is DAHI PAPRI CHAAT at CHAAT HOUSE.

n.b. I very rarely get PANI PURI because I am so motified by the thought of paying 50-75cents per puri ... instead of 5-10cents? ... so I cant judge that one ... and that is for sure one where quality differences matter

</description>
      <author>psb</author>
      <pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 03:26:11 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/798909#7341898</guid>
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      <title>Casa Jimenez (former El Taco Zamorano Taqueria) - - my beloved carnitas are back in Oakland!!</title>
      <link>http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849344#7341825</link>
      <description>fyi. the los mexicanos market, casa jiminez taco truck, and  casa jimininez eatery are under common ownership(story on the truck, i believe)

wasn't impressed with the truck. maybe the eatery has it together now.</description>
      <author>shanghaikid</author>
      <pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 02:48:10 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849344#7341825</guid>
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      <title>Mission Bowling Club Burger [split thread]</title>
      <link>http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/844487#7341790</link>
      <description>lol.</description>
      <author>steve h.</author>
      <pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 02:36:52 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/844487#7341790</guid>
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      <title>Schmendricks-  Real bagels?  Who in NY bakes on a cookie sheet?</title>
      <link>http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847805#7341636</link>
      <description>Help here at N.Y. Pizza 101 ,102 and 103
http://slice.seriouseats.com/archives/2008/01/a-list-of-regional-pizza-styles-slideshow.html#show-85722
http://slice.seriouseats.com/archives/2008/01/a-list-of-regional-pizza-styles-slideshow.html#show-85723
http://slice.seriouseats.com/archives/2011/07/top-ten-nyc-pizzas-slice-best-pizza-in-new-york.html?ref=obinsite</description>
      <author>wolfe</author>
      <pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 01:22:48 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847805#7341636</guid>
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      <title>Casual dinner Hayward</title>
      <link>http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849182#7341630</link>
      <description>Is this the place?

Golden Mountain Restaurant
21933 Foothill Boulevard, Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 537-6586 &#8206; 
https://maps.google.com/maps/place?oe=utf-8&amp;client=firefox-a&amp;ie=UTF-8&amp;q=golden+mountain+hayward,+ca&amp;fb=1&amp;gl=us&amp;hq=golden+mountain&amp;hnear=0x808f9431b601597d:0x70474dec26939c0,Hayward,+CA&amp;cid=10848183773474594422

A few years ago, KK posted about the Hakka specialties, but that chef has since relocated to San Francisco and things went downhill.  Good to hear about it again.</description>
      <author>Melanie Wong</author>
      <pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 01:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849182#7341630</guid>
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      <title>Type of tea in milk tea? (Wonderful Foods)</title>
      <link>http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849415#7341609</link>
      <description>I'm looking for black milk tea from bubble tea shops. I've never had HK style milk tea, though it sounds delicious too. 
I've tried using powdered coffee creamer, and it definitely makes it closer. I think it's possible I should use a type of loose leaf tea instead of tea bags to make it stronger, since adding ice and creamer dilutes the tea flavor.</description>
      <author>misahpea</author>
      <pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 01:08:25 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849415#7341609</guid>
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      <title>Ruchi - South Indian in SOMA [San Francisco] - Report</title>
      <link>http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849410#7341496</link>
      <description>I was also there (disclosure) and I must say the dessert looked like a petri dish.</description>
      <author>hamburger_helper</author>
      <pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 00:02:47 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849410#7341496</guid>
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      <title>Heading to town on the Tuesday after Memorial Day...(Did Research)</title>
      <link>http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849098#7341375</link>
      <description>good to know - i'm one of the few (it seems) fans of Fort Mason's OTG - and i agree - go early and you'll be fine.

To Mookied39, i would also suggest hitting the ferry bldg. farmers market on Sat. a.m., if you can, instead of Thurs., for the full experience.</description>
      <author>mariacarmen</author>
      <pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 23:13:43 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849098#7341375</guid>
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      <title>Del Popolo Pizza Truck -- Anyone Tried It?</title>
      <link>http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849204#7341366</link>
      <description>Sydney Walton Square is down by the Golden Gateway Center. (if it is still called that)</description>
      <author>wally</author>
      <pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 23:08:32 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849204#7341366</guid>
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      <title>Pink popcorn - Bay Area only?</title>
      <link>http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/809766#7341351</link>
      <description>See's now has its HQ in NorCal but originally it was was started in LA and has a long history there. </description>
      <author>ML8000</author>
      <pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 23:00:36 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/809766#7341351</guid>
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      <title>Winery Tours in Napa/Sonoma/Central Coast</title>
      <link>http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849217#7340914</link>
      <description>I wasn't talking specifically about whites. White or red, it's hard to find a California wine with good acid, minerality, or much sense of terroir.

It's not a matter of quality but of style. It's expensive to get grapes super-ripe and buy new barrels every year. If lots of people didn't like that style they'd stop making it.</description>
      <author>Robert Lauriston</author>
      <pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 19:46:05 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849217#7340914</guid>
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      <title>Root Beer -- housemade or good bottle selection??</title>
      <link>http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847176#7340859</link>
      <description>How about potato chips :)</description>
      <author>chocolatetartguy</author>
      <pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 19:24:56 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847176#7340859</guid>
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      <title>Short Report on Range</title>
      <link>http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849367#7340676</link>
      <description>I found this visit (Mother's Day night) to Range slightly less stellar than others I've had.  My main complaint was that my flounder with favas was very one-note - in flavor and appearance - a big green swirl with green things in it that all tasted the same - notwithstanding the dish contained kumquats and a pistachio pesto. The fish was cooked perfectly, but since flounder is a very mild fish, the accompanying sauce needed some oomph.  The asparagus salad with fromage blanc and grated beets was good but also lacked a little spark of something....but the little gems salad with an herby buttermilk dressing was great - light and refreshing - and deliciously dill-y.  My BF's bavette steak was good, perfectly ruby-rare, but rather small-portioned; however, the beef cheeks canneloni that came with it were outstanding - probably the best thing on the table - rich and yummy. The salmon with artichokes was very good - the salmon tasted milder than most salmon dishes I've had (which i liked) and went very well with the artichokes.  The chicken was wonderful as usual - salty, crispy-skinned - great.  In my opinion, Range does chicken better than anyone at this price point (even Zuni's).  

Service was good but we were seated in that little hallway space, that always feels to me like an after-thought.  

A few pics, below.

I'd go again but not with as much alacrity as I have in the past.  </description>
      <author>mariacarmen</author>
      <pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 18:08:35 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849367#7340676</guid>
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      <title>Bay Area Food Festivals and Events - May 2012</title>
      <link>http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848146#7340646</link>
      <description>Nice! It's definitely spring planting time.</description>
      <author>Melanie Wong</author>
      <pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 17:58:46 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848146#7340646</guid>
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      <title>Dragon Rouge (new Alameda location)</title>
      <link>http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849008#7340607</link>
      <description>We went weekend before last.  There were 6 of us.  We heard about  it on &quot;Check Please, Bay Area&quot; and so we made a day of it, went to the Oakland Museum and then over to Alameda.  I had the ginger basil drop too.  We enjoyed the sampler of rolls, good choice for a big group.  Our waitress was one of the best servers I've ever had.  She was very knowledgeable about the menu and very helpful and friendly.  She recommended the pineapple salad, which we had with prawns.  We also had a soup (I forget which one).  The waitress recommended the catfish claypot, which was very good.  We also had two more entrees, but I don't remember exactly what.  Everything was very tastey.  I didn't feel like we got a lot of food, but the bill was surprisingly low ($30 pp - everyone had at least one drink, a couple of people had two) so maybe we should just have ordered more.  I have to admit I prefer the food at my local Vietnamese hole in the wall (Mai Vietnamese in Rohnert Park) but for an overall experience, I'd certainly return to Dragon Rouge if I were in the area.</description>
      <author>Kathleen M</author>
      <pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 17:44:30 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849008#7340607</guid>
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      <title>Comal - Berkeley</title>
      <link>http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/843810#7340485</link>
      <description>Tried a few more things.

The chicharrones ($3) were funky and good, like you'd get from a Mexican butcher. The wood-roasted heirloom carrots with Bellwether ricotta ($10) were great though a very small serving for the price, only item I've has so far that was not a good value. Jicama and cucumber with chile, lime, and salt ($4) were classic and refreshing.

I got the &quot;de ese,&quot; which the server said was Oaxacan, large fresh corn tortillas and fresh hoja santa wrapped around beans and cheese ($10), unusual and delicious. Similar to traditional Sonoran burritos except for the tortilla.

I had a few bites of the quesadilla with al dente cauliflower, wild nettles, and mole amarillo ($9), good though quite subtle after the de ese.

Piquito beans refritos ($5) were fantastic. Don't order them if you're a vegetarian.</description>
      <author>Robert Lauriston</author>
      <pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 16:57:56 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/843810#7340485</guid>
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      <title>waht to order at Binh Minh Quan Oakland- (Vietnamese food)</title>
      <link>http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849201#7340395</link>
      <description>I was just there on Sunday for Mother's Day and also ordered the combination Appetizer plate, which pretty much had a little bit of everything. I believe it there were regular shrimp spring rolls, tofu spring rolls, a very stuffed chicken wing, little egg rolls, chicken salad, and something else that got snatched up before I could get any. I found it to be a pretty good deal for the variety. </description>
      <author>nicedragonboy</author>
      <pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 16:28:47 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849201#7340395</guid>
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      <title>Best Cheese pizzas?</title>
      <link>http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/715505#7340374</link>
      <description>I just didn't think I was asking for a &quot;substitution&quot;, but more of a &quot;removal&quot; of an item.  (Cherry Tomatoes).

Also, what do you recommend more, the Margherita or Filetti?  Or, do you think the Ililaria is so much better, I should have it again?</description>
      <author>nuraman00</author>
      <pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 16:17:13 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/715505#7340374</guid>
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      <title>Best Dim Sum In SF</title>
      <link>http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/316011#7340047</link>
      <description>I've been going to House of Banquet on Clement around 10th Ave.  Early in the morning you will see Chinese families (I'm Chinese American) reading papers and beating the lunch time crowd when it gets packed.  Usually filled with largely Chinese diners.  When you go this early the carts have a more limited selection but you can always ask for things (I ordered their black vinegar pigs feet which was not on the menu but I saw it once on another table and now know I can order it).  Prices are low, dumplings are good sized.  Variety is good once the carts start circulating.  They have unusual sweet dimsum like the dyed green taro balls filled with black sesame seeds which we have become very fond of (Tom usually doesn't like Chinese desserts being half Italian).  Their custard tarts are excellent.  On weekends they start to make fresh scallion cakes etc which I don't think we've been able to get on weekdays.  Have stopped going to Ton Kiang - too boring.  </description>
      <author>cyssf</author>
      <pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 14:20:02 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/316011#7340047</guid>
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      <title>Ideas for kid-friendly Monday lunch options in South Bay?</title>
      <link>http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849017#7340019</link>
      <description>Well, a quick Google maps search shows a Morrocan place-- Menara, a bowling alley with an Hawaiian Diner attached-- 4th St Bowl, The Island Grill with sweet potato fries, Chez Souvan --Cambodian, and Izakaya-- pricey sushi all with good reviews. If you go slightly early-- say 11:30 then you will not run into many of the business crowd. https://maps.google.com/maps?q=restaurants&amp;sll=37.36383,-121.89786&amp;sspn=0.009875,0.021136&amp;near=880+U.S.+101,+San+Jose,+CA+95112&amp;geocode=Cb6djk943HCNFfoeOgIdg_y7-Cm1SC96ecyPgDH4Gcd7GrIIAA&amp;hq=restaurants&amp;t=m&amp;z=15</description>
      <author>Tumkers</author>
      <pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 14:07:55 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849017#7340019</guid>
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      <title>Just moved to Mountain View from New York.  Help an east coast hound find his new favorite haunts!</title>
      <link>http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848479#7340014</link>
      <description>For coffee:

Red Rocks who uses 4 Barrel from SF.  Quality varies depending on who the barista is like at any coffee shop.  Red Rocks variability is a little greater though.  I do like their pour-over bar though.

Scratch has good coffee but that is a restaurant and not a coffee shop.

Every other place in MTV is pretty bad.

Nearby:
Sweet Shop in Los Altos.  This is a candy store but has excellent espresso using Verve beans.

Zombie Runner in Palo Alto using Moksha Beans.  This is a store for runners with a very good coffee bar within it.

Barefoot Coffee.  Very good coffee but not my favorite.  I'd rather go to the next 2 places....

Bitter + Sweet in Cuptertino using Sightglass Coffee from SF.  Quite a cool place that is open late.  Excellent coffee.

Bellano Coffee in Santa Clara or Cupertino. They used to switch around beans but now I think they mostly stick with Verve.

Fraiche in Palo Alto.  This is the only place that I know of where I've gotten an excellent shot using Blue Bottle.</description>
      <author>12172003</author>
      <pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 14:04:16 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848479#7340014</guid>
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      <title>Rosso Pizzeria + Mozzarella Bar in Petaluma: May 10 &amp; 11 Open House Party and May 14 Opening</title>
      <link>http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848489#7339741</link>
      <description>Dropped in for an early dinner on Monday, opening day.  Glad I got there early, 6-ish, as seats were filling up fast.  When I left an hour later, there were only a couple patio tables still free.

No daily specials yet but the full menu was served. My stretched-to-order mozzarella with condiment ($8) was but the fourth time the crew had made the dish on the first day.  Here&#8217;s how it&#8217;s done.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-Jmm05K66c

The condiment topping had the natural sweetness of tomatoes mingled with briny chopped capers, mint, olive oil, and maybe a bit of garlic.  The mozzarella had cooled and flattened out by the time it reached my table, stiffening up too.  Now made from cow&#8217;s milk curd sourced to the north, in-house production will feature the buffalo milk curd from Ramini in Tomales Bay soon. For now, there&#8217;s only one mozzarella di bufala dish on the menu.

Tripe alla Petaluma ($10) was so chunky with long-roasted tomatoes and oblong disks of carrot, it could stand tall on the plate.  The ribbons of honeycomb tripe had just the right bite. And while I liked the crunch of the toasted bread crumbs,  the application was excessive and sucked up too much moisture.  Yet, still tasty overall with a surprising element of fresh mint.

With no desserts here, I finished off with the Trio of Burrata ($8):  goat cheese and mint, traditional and straciatella.  A splash of olive oil, fresh ground pepper plus a spot of fragrant lemon oil for good measure accented the plate.  Here, the &#8220;traditional&#8221; is akin to burricotta with the curd filling seeming a bit lean and dry compared to the more tender and voluptuous curd and oozing cream of the straciatella.  The goat cheese version was interesting to try, the mint and lemon highlights keeping the goat-y pungency somewhat in check. But I&#8217;d not order it again, as even mild, fresh goat cheese feels overly aggressive to be in a relationship with sweet creamy burrata.  Now that I&#8217;ve tasted Rosso&#8217;s straciatella, it will be a must-order.
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      <author>Melanie Wong</author>
      <pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 08:36:10 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848489#7339741</guid>
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      <title>St. Vincent</title>
      <link>http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849169#7339621</link>
      <description>I ate there tonight. Very big thumbs up on the wine list (obviously) but also the marrow, lamb, pork trotter and urchin. Excellent service as well. </description>
      <author>absc</author>
      <pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 05:28:21 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849169#7339621</guid>
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      <title>Outdoor dining in Walnut Creek/Concord?</title>
      <link>http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848701#7339562</link>
      <description>Agree, I like TG, although sometimes their dressing is off a bit for some reason. Citra Grill looks like it may be somewhat similar is opening next month as well (across from the movie theater.</description>
      <author>btcreek</author>
      <pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 04:32:03 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848701#7339562</guid>
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      <title>Perbacco vs. La Ciccia</title>
      <link>http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849216#7339186</link>
      <description>Ame has French, Italian, and Japanese influences.</description>
      <author>Robert Lauriston</author>
      <pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 01:02:17 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849216#7339186</guid>
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      <title>Report: Newish Alameda Breakfasts</title>
      <link>http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849175#7339033</link>
      <description>Another report about Cafe Jolie here: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/844066

</description>
      <author>jillyju</author>
      <pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 23:47:41 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849175#7339033</guid>
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      <title>Where to buy a chocolate Kouign Amann in San Francisco on Sunday?</title>
      <link>http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848550#7338798</link>
      <description>Thanks, all. My husband ended up going to Bi-Rite and getting a Starter Bakery chocolate KA there and it was fabulous! I've also put Belinda Leong's pastries on the list of things to try the next time I take a trip to the Bay Area.</description>
      <author>creepygirl</author>
      <pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 21:29:10 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848550#7338798</guid>
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      <title>House of Curries [Oakland; Split from Old Place Seafood Teahouse thread]</title>
      <link>http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847940#7338762</link>
      <description>Hi, we live next door to , 'Ole Place' Nd really miss the convenience of having them so close. I
definitely wanted to try the new establishment and welcome them to our neighborhood. However
our take out food was, at best, mediocre. This was when they first opened so,perhaps, I will give
them a second chance. 
Ellen K. </description>
      <author>ekons</author>
      <pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 21:10:24 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847940#7338762</guid>
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      <title>Best restaurant view of Golden Gate Bridge fireworks</title>
      <link>http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848985#7338690</link>
      <description>Quick non-restaurant related thing to keep in mind, here.  I frequently go to a neighbor's place for fireworks.  They live in the east bay with a perfect view across to the Golden Gate.  Beautiful, huh?  Well, there's one problem: fog.  I think something like 3 of the last 4 years, the fireworks across the bay were completely covered in fog.  And I agree they are too far away anyway if you like the booms and bangs that go with the display (and what's the point otherwise?).</description>
      <author>MagicMarkR</author>
      <pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 20:42:12 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848985#7338690</guid>
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      <title>Best restaurant quality/price in San Francisco?</title>
      <link>http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849154#7338501</link>
      <description>$125 doesn't rule out many places in SF. AQ, Bar Tartine, Barbacco, Cotogna, Incanto, La Ciccia, Lers Ros, Perbacco ... a party of ten is probably more of a constraint than that price range.</description>
      <author>Robert Lauriston</author>
      <pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 19:32:25 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849154#7338501</guid>
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      <title>Anniversary Celebration </title>
      <link>http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849129#7338041</link>
      <description>Hey there, so I might recommend a few places that are high end but anniversary-appropriate: Keiko a Nob Hill, Quince, Benu, Saison, Prospect.  But don't overlook a few other gems: Waterbar is super touristy, yes, but it's got beautiful views and an awesome atmosphere for an unmistakbly San Francisco experience.  One of our favorite anniversary dinners was at Gitane, in Claude Lane.  Walking down that cobblestone alley and being whisked up a narrow flight of stairs to an intimate dining room overlooking a sexy bar was awesome.  And the food at both of these places can be extremely enjoyable, even if it's not cutting edge.  Both places are also conducive to a nice after-dinner stroll.</description>
      <author>chefboys</author>
      <pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 16:46:05 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849129#7338041</guid>
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      <title>Oakland Chinatown takeout snacks/dim sum recs?</title>
      <link>http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848632#7337918</link>
      <description>Thanks everyone for your suggestions.  I'll check them out.</description>
      <author>MagicMarkR</author>
      <pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 16:00:13 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848632#7337918</guid>
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      <title>Filipino empanadas-- favorites?</title>
      <link>http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848927#7337044</link>
      <description>i go to valerios to get mine. cant say ive tried them all here in the bay area, but i have tried the following: red ribbon (located in daly city. goldilock's standard empanada), bread basket (located in daly city. didnt really wow me, but did have more filling relative to crust), starbread (located in south sf. OK, probably the one worth trying out of my suggestions), and DJ Bibingkahan (located in vallejo - so, imagine too far for you. when i was near enough to go there frequently, it wasnt a regular item. fairly oily). if you do end of finding one that's better than valerios, let us know...nothing beats my mother's, but im still trying to find one that comes close.</description>
      <author>majordanby</author>
      <pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 01:05:05 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848927#7337044</guid>
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      <title>San Francisco fails to make Travel and Leisure's top 20 burger cities list.</title>
      <link>http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848428#7337003</link>
      <description>Somehow, this makes me feel relieved. </description>
      <author>Tripeler</author>
      <pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 00:36:58 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848428#7337003</guid>
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      <title>SF catering/take out for a small viewing party?</title>
      <link>http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849024#7336920</link>
      <description>We're going to host a small viewing party for 10-15 people and would like to farm out the food.. It's an early afternoon affair on a weekend so lighter fare would be nice - some salads, quiche, etc. Good food but something that won't break the bank. Have been looking into Bi-Rite and Truly Mediterranean. Any thoughts/advice would be much appreciated.  </description>
      <author>ariklif</author>
      <pubDate>Sun, 13 May 2012 23:15:09 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849024#7336920</guid>
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      <title>Tumi - Peruvian Restaurant in Berkeley - Report</title>
      <link>http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848956#7336918</link>
      <description>that looks really good, and i'm not usually a fan of most tamales, but confess i've never had a peruvian one.</description>
      <author>mariacarmen</author>
      <pubDate>Sun, 13 May 2012 23:13:53 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848956#7336918</guid>
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      <title>looking for kimchi sausage in the bay area</title>
      <link>http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848921#7336502</link>
      <description>The only kind of sausage I've ever seen in Korean grocery stores or restaurants is soondae. Google suggests this was invented by Lindy &amp; Grundy in LA. You might be able talk one of their local counterparts such as Fifth Quarter, Fatted Calf, or The Local Butcher Shop into making a batch.</description>
      <author>Robert Lauriston</author>
      <pubDate>Sun, 13 May 2012 17:23:14 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848921#7336502</guid>
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      <title>Great places to eat in Campbell/Los Gatos</title>
      <link>http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848839#7336458</link>
      <description>Over sugared hype!</description>
      <author>budnball</author>
      <pubDate>Sun, 13 May 2012 16:58:34 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848839#7336458</guid>
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      <title>Anyone been to Great American BBQ lately?</title>
      <link>http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/330895#7336429</link>
      <description>A friend recently mentioned that Great American BBQ in Alameda makes an amazing beef rib. Since we're talking about the one at the newly opened Woodchuck in Redwood City, I thought I'd ask about this one too. It's not listed in the online menu and might be a special. Any 'hounds tried the beef rib?</description>
      <author>Melanie Wong</author>
      <pubDate>Sun, 13 May 2012 16:43:29 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/330895#7336429</guid>
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      <title>south bay bbq?</title>
      <link>http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/840640#7336090</link>
      <description>That's great!  I'll be happy to give it try and let you know what I think. 
</description>
      <author>slowshooter</author>
      <pubDate>Sun, 13 May 2012 08:42:15 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/840640#7336090</guid>
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      <title>Easy fish to catch and eat in Bay Area for a newbie fisher?</title>
      <link>http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847602#7336080</link>
      <description>Trout farm would be good.

I think the idea to get a guide is also good one. They can take you bass fishing on the Delta or get you on fish outside the golden gate.  If you are up for a drive you can go to quite a few lakes in the area (and beyond)

Check out the DFG page for fishing here:
http://www.dfg.ca.gov/Fishing/ 

Not sure if you live near a bait shop or store that sells fishing gear as most bait shops have an chalkboard to recommend bait buys. Sportsman Supply or Mel Cottons in San Jose update their boards regularly to let folks know what's running, where and what bait to use. 

If you want to rent a boat then paddle or putt around, go to:
http://www.ebparks.org/parks/del_valle

Haven't been there in awhile but it's regularly stocked. 

Good luck! </description>
      <author>slowshooter</author>
      <pubDate>Sun, 13 May 2012 07:59:48 GMT</pubDate>
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