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 'casual'
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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Sando Throwdown Recap
May 26th, 2010 · No Comments · San Francisco, Sandwich, Silf, bbq, casual, street food
Thanks to everyone that showed up and threw down to make the first annual “Sando Throwdown” a success. With 7 sandos entered in the event, there was enough to feed a small army. Pork dominated the entries – nearly half of the sandos paid homage to the almighty swine. No two sandwiches were alike [...]
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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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Accidential Pork Sandwich
December 5th, 2009 · 6 Comments · 3 stars, San Francisco, Sandwich, Silf, casual, recommended
“Do you have any cheesecloth?”
“Not on me,” I replied.
This bizarre exchange led to an accidental discovery of a delicious pork sandwich. SGH needed to hit Sur la Table for some “equipment” to bottle his homemade Worcestershire sauce, his latest project. I never need any arm twisting for a visit to Sur la Table. And, a trip to the [...]
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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 [...]
Sokolowski's University Inn
October 18th, 2009 · No Comments · 3 stars, Cleveland, Polish, Reviews, casual, comfort food
I told my mom and dad that I’d read about a restaurant that I wanted to try during my recent visit home. For some reason, I had it in my mind that they would’ve been surprised that I found this place tucked away under a bridge on Cleveland’s West Side. I started describing this spot to my dad: [...]
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Review: Kasa
August 30th, 2009 · 1 Comment · 3 stars, Reviews, San Francisco, casual
3 Stars
I’m actually a little bummed that it took me over a year to get to Kasa. I remember reading a blurb somewhere that described Kasa as an Indian taqueria. Interesting. Then, about a month ago, I read something else that described Kasa as Northern Indian street food. I didn’t need to hear any [...]
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