Richmond (Inner)

March 30, 2010
When I hear the words “all you can eat,” I usually turn the other way and get to steppin’ in my high heels. What can I say, I’m not in my twenties anymore. But when I spoke with owner Luke...
Finding good ethnic food in the City is like an urban hunting ritual, often tempting food fiends into dark alleys, back rooms, and sketchy bodegas in pursuit of "the authentic." I am grateful for the street stands and scrungy delis...
Stinky fried tofu at Spices!Gangsta hot potCalamari with mustardFish filet bowl at Spices! IIShredded eelSpicy beef comboWhat can I say, I like it hot. Rawr. My pantry and fridge are packed with all kinds of hot sauces and chili oils--I...
Whenever my birthday rolls around, I love to get my friends together for big group dining experiences where I can plan the menu ahead of time, and pummel them with course after course of delicious and unique food. We've done...
You know when you have a place you want to try out that has been lingering on your to-try list foh-evah? ~KATIA'S RUSSIAN TEA ROOM~ has been gathering dust on my list for years. Glad I finally took out the...
I really wish we had more Turkish food in San Francisco. I also lament the dearth of Greek food as well. Is it so hard to get a good souvlaki here? Maybe it's just too freaking cold so all those...
I love surprises. Like finding money in pockets or an old purse, and boy, do I remember the joy of tax returns (and miss them). Finding a parking space in North Beach always feels like a surprise. Guys who call...
It was a rainy night (as opposed to a dark and stormy night, because that would mean I am Snoopy) and a couple good friends wanted to scoop me up for a last-minute dinner somewhere new. Oh yeah, and it's...
Man, this week was freaking cold. My icebox, excuse me, my Edwardian apartment was chilling me to the marrow. I can't believe I actually had to go to bed with socks on. Wooly ones. I could do double duty and...