I generally stick to reviewing restaurants in the Bay Area, but Tuk Tuk Restaurant is one of my favorite places to eat in Sacramento so I’m making an exception. Besides, Sacramento is close enough to the Bay Area, so it sort of counts, right? The first thing that stands out about Tuk Tuk is its [...]
Adapted from a Martin Yan recipe, this rich stew is not a pretty dish, and it’s a labor-intensive one at that. But it’s well worth the effort. When you’re wincing in pain from the hot oil spurting at your arms as you brown the beef, remind yourself that the final product will be so tender [...]
It’s only in the past few years that I’ve been introduced to Burmese food, and I wish that the Bay Area had more restaurants outside of San Francisco offering this delicious but underappreciated cuisine. For those in the Peninsula, there is Mingalaba restaurant in downtown Burlingame. They’re always busy, and for good reason. During my [...]
Located in Berkeley’s Gourmet Ghetto, Imperial Tea Court can be easy to miss. Tucked away above a Asian-themed garden, the restaurant provides a welcome refuge from busy Shattuck Street. I ate here one late morning weekend, right as they were opening for lunch. As their name suggests, Imperial Tea Court’s emphasis is on tea. While [...]
I’ve reviewed Incanto before, here. But it’s been well over a year and it’s time revisit this offal-themed gem of an Italian restaurant in Noe Valley. Chris Cosentino is among my favorite chefs and I will try pretty much anything that he cooks. And while my favorite appetizer at Incanto remains the grilled beef heart [...]