Posts Tagged ‘Lamb’

October 15, 2011 Off

Burma Superstar (SF: Inner Richmond)

By in 04: SF+Bay Area, Favorite Food Entries

This very popular, yet no reservation Burmese restaurant open at 5pm, and you’ll see the line forming outside everyday. I heard about how legendary the crowd is, my friends and I lined up outside before the door opens and got a table without any problem. LA doesn’t have much Burmese restaurants so this is a […]

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June 2, 2010 1

Kanella (Philadelphia)

By in 11: Philadelphia

More wonderful meals at the Greek Cypriot Kitchen Kanella! (check out my 1st dinner and brunch there). I didn’t get to order their entree the first time, I can finally try it. Dip of the Day with Grilled Pita Bread. One is Yam and the other is Garlic with herbs, both are incredibly tasty and full […]

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January 14, 2010 2

Zahav (Philadelphia)

By in 11: Philadelphia, Favorite Food Entries

While researching for places to go, I found Zahav, a Middle Eastern tapas place. They have a $36 tasting menu, in which you chose one item per categories: Salad/Hummus, Dairy, Meat, Grilled over Coal, and Dessert. Mouth watered already?  You bet! Heavy snowfall couldn’t stop me from walking few blocks. When I arrived, I had […]

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November 6, 2009 4

Franck (Shanghai)

By in 08: Shanghai

Our final entry on Shanghai is on…French food. Ferguson Lane is a mini square with expat boutiques/cafe/winebar tucked in the French Concession area. The historic buildings are reserved from the concession period. The surrounding area is quiet, upscale and pretty. One of the restaurants there is Franck, an authentic French bistro (with a bar/lounge at […]

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September 21, 2009 Off

Va de Vi Bistro & Wine Bar (Bay Area: Walnut Creek)

By in 04: SF+Bay Area

Jon wanted to treat his parents who live at Walnut Creek to a nice dinner that’s not too far away. Walnut Creek is a pretty suburban town east of Berkeley surrounded by hills. Its downtown has a huge “lifestyle center” (aka upscale mall that’s outside). We’re unfamiliar with the restaurant scene there (I just remember […]

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