Advertised as a crazy delicious take on Asian street foods, Spice Kit offers a welcome alternative to the less than stellar lunch selections near the Transbay Center. As the brainchild of former French Laundry employee, Will Pacio, and CCA grad, Fred Tang, Spice Kit features farm-fresh ingredients prepared using authentic techniques. The space is a [...]
Entries Tagged as 'comfort food'
Spice Kit: Upmarket Street Food South of Market
July 31st, 2010 · No Comments · Korean, Reviews, San Francisco, Silf, Vietnamese, casual, comfort food, recommended, street food
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Soon Du Boo – None too Soon
May 26th, 2010 · 1 Comment · Kimchi, Korean, Reviews, comfort food, recommended
Typically, I complain about going to Silicon Valley, especially when I have to go meet someone for lunch. I have to miss my lunchtime workout and, to add insult to injury, my dining companions tend to pick safe, convenient places (Stacks or some bullshit Italian joint in the Silicon ‘burbs).
But today, I totally lucked [...]
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Kimchi Burritos: Experiment Gone Right
May 1st, 2010 · No Comments · Kimchi, Korean, San Francisco, casual, comfort food
Fact: you can wrap just about anything in a flour tortilla. But, who would’ve ever thought about kimchi? Go ahead, turn your nose up or plug it. I used to. That is, until I tried my first kimchi burrito at John’s Snack and Deli. Loaded with tangy sautéed kimchi, lettuce, salsa, onions, and your choice of [...]
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Vik’s Chaat Corner, South Indian Chaos
April 4th, 2010 · 2 Comments · Curry, Indian, casual, comfort food, street food
There’s an old warehouse in a sleepy corner of Berkeley where flocks of people from all walks of life race to eat made-to-order South Indian street food. The experience is dizzying. Grab a menu, get in line, and get prepared to order – fast! Do some recon while in line because you’re going need a [...]
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San Francisco White Bean and Roasted Pepper Chicken Chili
January 27th, 2010 · No Comments · San Francisco, casual, chili, comfort food, recipes
Lately, it’s been downright cold and rainy in San Francisco. This hearty combination of white beans, 5 types of roasted peppers, roasted tomatoes, chicken, and plenty of spices hits the spot after walking around with wet feet all day. Slow cooked and finished with white cheddar cheese, cilantro and green onions, this makes a great [...]
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Pho Sot Vang at Quan An Ngan, Hanoi
January 3rd, 2010 · No Comments · 3 stars, Travel, Vietnamese, casual, comfort food, recommended, soup
With over 500 traditional dishes, Vietnamese cuisine is arguably unknowable. Food is practically everywhere in Vietnam, in markets, at street stands, on bikes, carts, store fronts; it’s unavoidable. Admittedly, I was a bit overwhelmed at all the possibilities. But, with a little prior research, a trusty guidebook, a willing companion and a healthy appetite, I managed to [...]
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The Mallorca: A Breakfast Sandwich of Puerto Rico
November 28th, 2009 · No Comments · 3 stars, Puerto Rico, Reviews, Silf, Uncategorized, comfort food, recommended
My clock was off. It was 87 degrees and uber-humid. I wasn’t hungry. The streets of Old San Juan were already choked with cars. KU and I left El Convento passing up desayuno at Wendy’s and heading for La Bombenera, a Puerto Rican diner that has been serving simple dishes, pastries, and coffee for over [...]
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Review: Saigon Sandwich
November 8th, 2009 · 4 Comments · Reviews, San Francisco, Sandwich, Vietnamese, casual, comfort food
I’ve been catching some chatter about the food in “Little Saigon” – a couple of streets in the Tenderloin with a dense Vietnamese population. It’s taken me a while to get down there – not because I’m reluctant to try new stuff or the Tenderloin generally smells like piss – because I’m loyal to my [...]
Pozole Verde
November 1st, 2009 · 1 Comment · Mexican, comfort food, recipes, soup
On a whim, I ordered soup at a taqueria in the Mission. I was disappointed the minute the word “sopa” came out of my mouth: passing up my go-to carne asada burrito or carnitas tacos was a stupid, wasted order. But, when the soup arrived, my tune changed. It had a rich flavor, red fragrant [...]
Russian Cabbage Soup
October 21st, 2009 · No Comments · comfort food, recipes, soup
The more I explore food, the more I understand my own predilections. I discovered cabbage soup at a Max’s, a mediocre chain deli in San Francisco. It reminds me of the stuffed cabbage my mom and grandma used to make when I was a kid. This inspired me to start experimenting with my own version. Some recipes [...]