I may not be a fan of their pizza, but Chi-town knows their hot dogs.
Where to get one proper in SF? Check out the cart in the corner of 7th and Folsom. Hours are sporadic, but the wares are authentic: Vienna beef, neon relish, pickle, celery salt, sport pepper, tomatoes…. I haven’t tried their Italian [...]
Archive for April, 2009
30 Apr
A Proper Chicago Dog
21 Apr
Customer Service Beyond the Table
I get ruffled pretty easily. I’m generally in a constant state of angst over the way the world is run. I hate outsourced tech support. I can’t stand phone voice recognition automated reception. I curse at many of the drivers on the road for being idiots. I loathe the corporatization of this world and everything [...]
19 Apr
Ricotta Pancakes, Because It’s Sunday
I’ve been wanting to try out some pancake recipes. Admittedly, I’m lazy when it comes to pancakes. I really like the Krusteaz mix I buy in massive bags at Costco. They’re fast, easy and delicious. It’s also great for waffles (just add oil) With a 4-year old kid, I’m all about convenience.
But, my foodie sensibilities [...]
16 Apr
Insider’s Secret: John Campbell’s Irish Bakery [Geary @ 20th Ave]
Twas the night before St. Patties Day and Gaspare’s was tasty, when we stumbled upon a store with crazy Irish pastry!! John Campbell’s was filled with pasties and scones and sausage rolls and mince pies. Who would’ve known??
If you haven’t discovered this mid-Richmond treasure, you’ll want to plan a trip to John Campbell’s Irish Bakery [...]
12 Apr
Passover with the Gentiles [In Defense of Gefilte Fish]
How can you explain the wonders of chopped liver, gefilte fish and charoset to newcomers? For Jews, we’ve spent a lifetime in the presence of such culinary treats. We’ve acquired the acquired-tastes. Sure, matzoh ball soup and brisket are easy. They cross into the familiar. They are inherently good for any culinary tradition. But the [...]
24 Apr
The Birthday Month [Starts with Taylor's]
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I turned 40 yesterday. My wife turns 40 and my son turns four next week (I know, we’re all Taureans – ouch). Rather than have a blowout celebration that would leave me hungover, only amplifying my growing limitations, we decided to spread things out. For the next four weeks we’ll be celebrating in small venues [...]
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