664542 Tue Nov 03 19:36:50 -0800 2009 7 1 San Francisco Bay Area 0 5153914 I just saw an ad in the Pacific Sun for "Piroshki, Fresh Made Daily" at the Golden Orb in San Rafael (at the location of the former Royal Frankfurter). Has anyone tried them? Tried to add a link but couldn't. Golden Orb 811 4th Street San Rafael 415-454-8692 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Tue Nov 03 19:36:50 -0800 2009 10724 Mick Ruthven 1 5156854 If you're standing on the corner of Lincoln & 4th Street, look west on the south side of the street and you'll see it's brightly painted orange and tiny. Ashley and Breeze + Ashley's dad have combined talents and are making piroshki from Ashley's grandmother's recipe - the beloved Caroline of Moosetta's Russian Piroshki of Sonoma http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/17745 http://search.chow.com/search?query=Moosetta%27s+Deli+%26+Piroshki&type=&this_tab_only=true Now there are five; Beef, Italian Sausage (w/mushrooms & peppers), Chicken Pot Pie, Spinach Parmesan, and Cabbage Vermicelli - $3.25 — and cookies, too. I had the Beef for breakfast, flavorful with chopped egg and dill - and the Italian Sausage for a snack with the Raspberry Shortbread. Note the great graphics, hand drawn on the bags... for the beef (cow) and sausage (pig) - Ashley's got Talent. The piroshki are delicious. It warms the cockles of my heart to know that the piroshki from Moosetta's have a new generation at Golden Orb! Wed Nov 04 18:28:29 -0800 2009 5153914 13519 Cynsa 2 5156948 That is encouraging! Moosetta's had the only piroshki that I considered even close to the quality of the long-closed House of Piroshki in SF. I look forward to going there. Wed Nov 04 19:09:32 -0800 2009 5156854 10724 Mick Ruthven 3 5156970 there's a big jar of mustard on the counter to add to the goodness of the Beef piroshki... but, really,— I do prefer a splash of soy sauce on my beef piroshki http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/597913 Wed Nov 04 19:18:02 -0800 2009 5156948 13519 Cynsa 3 5159289 I went to the Golden Orb today and had a beef piroshki. It was really good. It came straight from the fryer (had to wait a few minutes), the pastry part was seemingly greaseless, and the beef mixture was moist, flavorful, and interesting. I didn't add anything to it; just wanted to see how it was by itself. No, it's not the same as at the old House of Piroshki, but different isn't necessarily not as good. It certainly was less greasy. We fans of that defunct place now have a worthy replacement. I look forward to trying the other types. Thu Nov 05 15:13:32 -0800 2009 5156948 10724 Mick Ruthven 4 5193205 I've now had a beef, sausage, and another beef (this morning). I may never get to the other kinds because I like the beef version so much. Anyway, piroshki fans, this is a must-visit place. Wed Nov 18 20:36:57 -0800 2009 5159289 10724 Mick Ruthven 3 5160056 These reports are a source of joy. So happy to hear the Moosetta's recipes have been revived. Thu Nov 05 21:47:52 -0800 2009 5156948 10039 Melanie Wong 1 5193232 I've now tried the beef and chicken pot pie. The beef piroshki was really fresh, and relatively light (considering!). The chicken pot pie was fine, but not really to my liking. I'm glad the old Royal Frank spot is back in business. Wed Nov 18 20:54:07 -0800 2009 5153914 14047 TerriL