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I'm also on the Peninsula. As Carillon mentioned, Rasa in Burlingame is an absolute favorite. I don’t know how they managed a Michelin star during their first year open, but the food is really delicious and affordable. I like any of the dosas, the Bombay sliders, and the paneer curry. If you’re into fine dining, All Spice in San Mateo is another Michelin starred place, and it’s really something special, but can be quite pricey. On the topic of starred restaurants, we’ve also tried Bouchon and La Toque up in Napa—both were phenomenal. It’s not the most authentic Mexican joint, but I also love Nueve in San Bruno. Really nice food presentation, always easy to get a table, good drinks, and $14 bottomless mimosas on the weekends. It’s housed in an old Taco Bell in a strip mall, so not the greatest vibe but their mole enchiladas and Nueve fries are really good. Mingalaba in Burlingame have great Burmese food, especially the tea leaf salad. Millbrae Pancake House is great for greasy diner food/traditional diner pancakes, especially if you’re hungover. Tried Johnston’s Saltbox in San Carlos last week and was really impressed. Great atmosphere, good service, and fresh, delicious food. As for places in SF proper, we’ve been going to Lavash a lot. My husband is Persian, and this stuff is the real deal. We also used to love going to Marlowe, but I haven’t been in a few months. There are so many more. We’re so spoiled for choice!
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Speaking of dessert, Jougert in Burlingame is a delicious and healthy option. It's a greek yogurt place; they have savory and sweet options. You can choose from a menu or create your own. The Orange Blossom one is my favorite (orange zest, agave, dark chocolate and pistachios). Jougertella is also really yummy (bananas, nutella, maple syrup and cinnamon). Does anyone have any favorite coffee places in the Peninsula? Millbrae/Burlingame/San Mateo seemingly have nothing good. Bliss in Redwood City is the best I've found so far, and it's drat good.
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Sep 23, 2016 16:03
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404notfound posted:Is Philz not good anymore? I don't get it as often as I used to, but it still tastes about the same to me. Prices have definitely gone up though.
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Sep 23, 2016 18:34
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SB35 posted:I'd appreciate recommendations for good coffee and read a book kinda place in the peninsula. Starbucks and Phillz are out because they're ridiculously loud. I don't know how anyone actually gets any work done there. Almost forgot about it because it isn't really a cafe, but Apple Fritter in San Mateo make really good lattes and depending on who is working, they have fun latte art. As the name implies, they also do amazing donuts and fritters (but also serve traditional breakfast/lunch foods). Sometimes the line can be out to the parking lot, though, so it's not worth the wait if you're just going for coffee.
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Sep 24, 2016 05:25
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Carillon posted:Yeah I never understood that either. Chez Panisse makes great pizza for instance and is instrumental in the whole California-style pizza (different that California Pizza Kitchen though they've bastardized some of it). It's not a NY slice or deep dish or anything, but there's good, regional pizza out here. I love Goat Hill in the city, I've heard great things about Flour & Water as well.
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Sep 26, 2016 17:30
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mmm11105 posted:Anyone have any recommendations in Napa Valley in the $50-60/person range?
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Mar 31, 2017 06:43
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Marlowe is great, though they moved locations in the past few years. Brickhouse is good too and used to be our go-to when we lived next to the ballpark. I think that area has an Umami burger now too.
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Apr 20, 2017 17:13
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AnonSpore posted:Anyone have good recommendations around San Mateo? No particular preference with regards to cuisine, preferably around the 10~30 per person range.
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May 23, 2017 12:30
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Ranter posted:Going to Californios later this week Report back! Been wanting to try that place for ages.
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May 24, 2017 00:48
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404notfound posted:Found out some of my friends are also foodie types who can afford the occasional nice dinner, so we went to Madera inside the Rosewood a few weeks ago and had a great time. What are some other trendy places in the south bay/peninsula to check out? I think we've got Manresa and Chez TJ on our list. All Spice in San Mateo is incredible!
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flappin fish posted:Any recommendations for tasting menus/sorta high end in San Francisco proper, around $100-150/pp? My wife and I are going in a couple of weeks and looking for a splurge or two. We're checking out Sons and Daughters this weekend. I've heard good things, but can report back!
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Mar 3, 2019 00:30
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Sons and Daughters was incredible! Highly recommended. I had the vegetarian tasting menu with wine pairings and they knocked it out of the park. My husband was also very happy with the regular tasting menu.
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Mar 4, 2019 19:38
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Just went to Dyafa in Jack London Square a few nights ago. Service was meh but the food was delicious! Really interesting cocktails too. First time having Palestinian cuisine.
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Jul 5, 2019 05:48
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Might be in for this too depending on day/time!
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Jul 18, 2019 11:03
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I’m somehow booked all of those days. Weekdays are a little easier for me—I don’t have a weekend free until Sept 15th. If I don’t catch you all this time around, maybe next time.
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Jul 25, 2019 06:28
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nugget of poo posted:See ya there! Love him dearly, but his taste in food is not to be trusted. For lunch today he had a solitary Monterey Chicken taquito from 7/11. Please steer him well, foodie goons. I'm sitting this one out to look after the kids.
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Aug 19, 2019 01:57
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Favorite takeout spots in the peninsula that are doing cocktail deliveries? Seeing lots of cool articles from places in SF or East Bay but the only one I've come across so far is 31st Union in San Mateo. I need a drink.
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Rosalind in Pacifica is really good. Also Backhaus.
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