A bounty at Shanghai Dumpling King
Dinner for two, and then some. I love how the effect probably mirrors how their stomachs were reeling from over consumption. Photo by heather
Food
This nice weather has many uses…like drying fish
Taken today on 22nd Avenue by cub reporter David H.
Whatever happened to Alain Rondelli, former Clement Street restaurateur?
Some of you may remember a Clement Street restaurant named for its chef, Alain Rondelli. It was located at 126 Clement Street which is now Chapeau. On his Chronicle blog Michael Bauer wrote a ‘Where are they now?’ profile on… Continue Reading
Food news: Burmese spot gets a new name; LOL Cafe opens; Mazu closes
What was once Pagan Restaurant at 731 Clement is now Burma Tea Leaf 1, still serving Burmese food. Unclear whether this is just a re-naming of the restaurant or new ownership. One reviewer on Chowhound had this to say about… Continue Reading
“Big Heart” Video Cafe at Geary & 21st closes after 25 years
Several people have written in today asking why the Video Cafe, a Richmond District institution for the last 25 years, is now closed and cleaned out. From what I’ve been told, the cafe was having financial problems for the last… Continue Reading
50% off at Burma Superstar, House of Bagels, Lou’s Cafe & more
Internet deal site Mobile Spinach teamed up with local blog Munidiaries last week to offer “Muni Mobile Spinach”, a variety of discount offers at businesses along popular MUNI lines like the 1 California and the 38 Geary. Several of the… Continue Reading
Oktoberfest comes to the YMCA this Sunday
I know, I know, it’s November… But the Richmond District YMCA is still holding their “Oktoberfest in November” event this Sunday from 1pm until 6pm. Designed for the whole family, Oktoberfest will take place under tents in the YMCA parking… Continue Reading
We have a winner in the pho challenge. Now he will hurl.
Remember the Pho Garden Challenge? It’s the contest at Clement Street’s Pho Garden Restaurant where the object is to get through what amounts to three bowls worth of Pho in an hour. They bring a MASSIVE bowl to your table… Continue Reading