Two things: 1) Fall’s here and I like making comfy one-pot meals that are hearty. 2) I love Hamburger (and Tuna) Helper. I admit it, I love that boxed stuff and can easily sit by the television with a big bowl of it. That and Velveeta and Shells. I know there’s nothing “real” or good […]
Perfectly acceptable pasta and mediocre slices of pizza are easy to find. If you haven’t had a decent interpretation of either in a while, you can easily forget what a great version tastes like. Let’s just say I’ve now been reminded. Osteria Coppa in San Mateo is owned by the folks who run Sam’s Chowder […]
A repeat visit to Sociale is always a welcome opportunity. Getting there is easy, parking is a breeze, and walking down that hidden cobblestone corridor to find this gem of a restaurant at the end of it is nothing short of a pleasure. I sometimes feel sorry for the people who are dining across the […]
Courtesy of http://www.dongiovannis.com If you’re ever in downtown Mountain View, specifically Castro St., you’ll never have any trouble finding a good Asian restaurant. There’s a wide selection of Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, Korean, and Japanese joints all up and down the street. Unfortunately, my friend and I weren’t in the mood for Asian food. And our […]
