One of my most favorite places in SF was at Potrero Hills, an area that’s deemed too far away (in SF standard) and access can be inconvenient without a car. But up there is a charming little neighborhood where a tiny French bistro called Chez Maman is located. My foodie friend Ludo (giving credit where it’s […]
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Chez Maman (San Francisco: Potrero Hills)
By Freda in 04: SF+Bay Area, Favorite Food Entries
July 10, 2008
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La Vie (Rosemead)
By Freda in 01: San Gabriel, Favorite Food EntriesMy friend told me about a Vietnamese family run French bistro hidden in a strip mall in a working class neighborhood with predominately Asian eateries. Have to admit now I’m ashamed that I didn’t come here sooner! Joan and I took our parents here. The menu is classic French, each entree costs around $15-19 (soup, […]
November 2, 2007
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Le Baratin (Paris: Belleville)
By Freda in 01: Paris, Favorite Food EntriesWe went to lunch at Le Baratin, so that we can also see Belleville, a historically working-class + immigrant + multi-ethnic neighborhood. It’s very sleepy during the day, as it’s more of a nightlife area. Le Baratin is a very homely feel bistro + winebar. It has a good selection of organic wine (very good). […]
October 30, 2007
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La Ravigote (Paris: Bastille)
By Freda in 01: Paris, Favorite Food EntriesAgain we read about this restaurant from this book that it specialized in Ravigote sauce. From wiki: Ravigote is a classic French sauce that’s based on Velouté sauce cut with white wine vinegar, with dijon mustard, finely chopped, sautéed shallots/onions, capers and herbs. Our mouth watered just from reading about it. They served it with […]
