664049 Mon Nov 02 06:54:57 -0800 2009 16 1 San Francisco Bay Area 0 5148604 I don't want to stop and eat somewhere in Central CA, need something delicious and portable from SF to take back and eat in the car (I'll be the passenger). They need to be open on Wednesdays and we're leaving SF area around 9 AM. We'll be eating breakfast at Tartine first, I'm bummed we can't grab a sandwich at Ike's - they open at 11. Want to get back in So Cal before rush hour. Thanks! Mon Nov 02 06:54:57 -0800 2009 63444 groover808 1 5148690 Probably like taking coals to Newcastle but a late night burrito will probably still be good in the Central Valley. Folks here say that make great plane meals. Mon Nov 02 07:26:34 -0800 2009 5148604 105235 wolfe 1 5148785 If you had your heart set on a sandwich, there is also tortas los picudos. Mon Nov 02 07:56:26 -0800 2009 5148604 237172 sfbing 2 5148930 Great suggestion, they open at 7 -sweet! Mon Nov 02 08:44:10 -0800 2009 5148785 63444 groover808 1 5148955 Open early on a Wednesday really narrows the search. Burritos might hold up well. Tortas are definitely a good idea. I was about to suggest a Peruvian roast chicken from either Inkas or Limon Rotisserie, but they will not be open in the AM. But you might consider setting up a picnic basket centered on a roast chicken that you can assemble Tuesday night. You could include some seviche, provided you could keep it well-chilled. Mon Nov 02 08:50:33 -0800 2009 5148604 261092 BernalKC 2 5148978 Hmm, we do have a mini-fridge at the inn we're staying at. Great idea too! Mon Nov 02 08:55:41 -0800 2009 5148955 63444 groover808 1 5149008 Schawerma from Truly Mediterranean, just a few blocks from Tartine. Pick them up the night before. Mon Nov 02 09:04:02 -0800 2009 5148604 11369 Robert Lauriston 1 5149195 If you're planning to feed the driver while s/he is driving, I would focus on avoiding mess. This means no burritos, tortas, or other sandwiches. Dealing with catastrophic sandwich or burrito collapse is just too distracting for the driver. I would put together a picnic of bit size foods and things that will not fall apart. My picnic would include: Arancini Fried Artichoke Hearts Assorted Salumi (cut where purchased) Hard Cheese (to be cut by passenger) Olives Pain Epi Grapes Cookies Mon Nov 02 09:47:54 -0800 2009 5148604 17723 lexdevil 1 5149597 I like Courtney's on 14th and Castro for travel snacks, but I live just a block away. They have lots of great sandwiches, cheap enough that you can get 2 per person, and some little salads as well, also nuts, fruit and drinks. For example, Saturday my boyfriend and I hiked up to the top of Corona heights and picked up a mini picnic on the way -- two pepper/havarti/veggie sandwiches, a mango/tomato/salsa salad, 2 bananas, and a bottle of kombucha tea, total was like $14. Mon Nov 02 11:53:31 -0800 2009 5148604 276743 pauliface 1 5149817 Before 9 a.m. is on the early side for just about everything. I was going to suggest a Ferry Building run to grab a bunch of stuff...but most places (except coffee) don't open until 9 a.m. There you could grab all kinds of stuff...but no burrito. Agree with others...something wrapped or enclosed is best. Burrito, med wrap, pork bun, etc. It's easier to handle on the road. There's many detractors of the Mission burrito but one of its benefits is that it's not sloppy, can be held with one hand and not collapse. Try that with a sloppy LA burrito (which can be great but doesn't travel well). Mon Nov 02 12:52:38 -0800 2009 5148604 27275 ML8000 1 5149921 Tea Garden, on Mission near 1st Street in SOMA, has small sized pork-belly sandwiches ("stuffed bread") and other Taiwanese snack foods that do very well the next day after being refrigerated overnight. Their snacks are delicious and easy to manage in a car. Mon Nov 02 13:17:01 -0800 2009 5148604 10032 david kaplan 1 5150220 If you'll already be at Tartine, stroll over to Bi-rite grocery. No doubt you'll find something suitable and delicious there, among the olives, salads, sandwiches, and cookies. Or drop by either the Metreon and pick up some of El Porteno's excellent empanadas--delicious and easy to eat without making a mess in the car. Mon Nov 02 14:33:06 -0800 2009 5148604 14663 pilinut 2 5150286 El Porteno's Metreon site says it opens at 10:30 weekdays. Mon Nov 02 14:58:11 -0800 2009 5150220 105235 wolfe 2 5150317 Bi-Rite's a good call. They open at 9 and the selection of prepared foods is remarkable. Very good brandade de morue, among other things. Delessio opens at 7am and it's not far from Tartine. Mon Nov 02 15:07:35 -0800 2009 5150220 11369 Robert Lauriston 1 5150896 Andronico's market in the Sunset district opens at 7:30am and is a quick in and out because of the parking lot. They have a huge deli and to go food bar. A block or two away is Toms Peasant Pies which opens at 7am. And on 9th between Irving and Judah is my favorite, Arizmendi's. Grab some of the tabbouli and cheese from the fridge, along with some savory breads. Not sure if their pizza is ready that early. Mon Nov 02 18:58:14 -0800 2009 5148604 277200 mlutsky 2 5150939 Tom's pies are not good. Mon Nov 02 19:23:41 -0800 2009 5150896 11369 Robert Lauriston 3 5152286 Also not a fan of Tom's pies. Tue Nov 03 10:22:40 -0800 2009 5150939 276743 pauliface