Tuesday, January 03, 2006
Vince's Must Eat in 2006
I hate New Year's Resolutions and since they usually involve eating less or exercising more I thought it only appropriate for my non-resolution to involve eating more - or at least at some new places. Here are 12 spots in the Bay Area I've yet to try. Let me know what you think of these or hit my comments with other suggestions.
- Manresa, Zagat's new #3 in the SF Bay Area. I've been to Mina, Danko and French Laundry and Zagat's got it wrong by the way. Danko doesn't really fit in the same paragraph as French Laundry. Whoops ... i just did it myself. OK, Danko was good -- just different than French Laundry, as was Mina in San Francisco.
- A16, Sadly I'm in the Marina at least once a month and yet I've not been able to keep a reservation here. I've been to Pizza Antica, Zaccahry's and Tomasso's and I can't wait to see if A16 measures up.
- Pizzaiolo in Oakland, another budding Pizza & more joint that doesn't take reservations. Oakland's dining scene is coming along and I want to check it out.
- The Cheese Steak Shop, I've never been to Philly but rumor is this is just as good if not better. If they can top Jersey Joe's in Belmont I'll be impressed.
- Kirala in Berkeley, I can't expect their Sushi to top Sonny's but I can't wait to try it since 13 Yahoo! Local Reviewers all gave it 4+ Stars. Even Mikey likes it.
- Sushi Groove, one of Stoey's favorites. 'nuff said.
- What's up Dog?, I've been to Top Dog and Pink's but can this place really stand up to the West Coast's elite Hot Dog venues? We'll see.
- Burma Superstar another one of Stoey's favorites, and Carmen's and everyone that's reviewed it on Yahoo! Local. No reservations ... wait in line. Ate it 2/25/06
- Everett & Jones Barbecue, Gayot says "If you could have one last soul food dinner, you should choose E&J" - I'm game.
- COCO500, which is Bizou refactored. I liked Bizou the first time around quite a bit, so I can't wait to try Bizou 2.0.
- The last 2 are going to come from you, so hit my comments and tell me where in the Bay Area I should be eating. Dives, Fast Casual or Gourmet-Deluxe I'll give it a try.
// posted by Vince @ 1:36 PM 
Comments:
South Bay
- manresa
- sawa sushi
- cafe gibraltar
- satura cakes
San Francisco
- bar crudo
North Bay
- farmhouse inn
- pilar
- la salette
LA
- urasawa
NY
- momofuku
- chikalicious
- kuruma zushi
- bouley
- manresa
- sawa sushi
- cafe gibraltar
- satura cakes
San Francisco
- bar crudo
North Bay
- farmhouse inn
- pilar
- la salette
LA
- urasawa
NY
- momofuku
- chikalicious
- kuruma zushi
- bouley
# posted by 
: 1:16 PM
: 1:16 PM
The Mission District, SF... obviously killer authentic Mexican available as far as the eye can see. But Papalote, at 24th and Valencia, is hands-down the best non-traditional joint in town. Chicken mole burritos, amazing salsa, and they run a record label. The "Triple Threat Burrito"—a steak, chicken, and shrimp extravaganza- is a gauntlet thrown down. Can you handle it?
# posted by : 1:10 AM
: 1:10 AM
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If this is ok, send your contact phone and skype to walhus@gmail.com with a suggested time to call or skype you.
Thanks,
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http://geeknewscentral.com
http://justin.tv/austintexas/
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Would you be willing to do a skype or phone interview with us online now and then do a video interview at SXSW? My skype name is walhus. Phone is 512.699.4000. The video would appear on both of the above mentioned sites.
If this is ok, send your contact phone and skype to walhus@gmail.com with a suggested time to call or skype you.
Thanks,
Paul Terry Walhus
512.699.4000 cellphone
http://austincast.com/sxsw
http://geeknewscentral.com
http://justin.tv/austintexas/
http://twitter.com/springnet - add me
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