Check, Please! Bay Area Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Check, Please! Bay Area is KQED Public Television’s local series featuring regular people reviewing San Francisco Bay Area restaurants. Find out more about this KQED series at: kqed.org/checkplease.
Bay Area residents review farm to table communal dining in Richmond, a hidden Thai gem in El Cerrito, and upscale Chinese in San Francisco.
Bay Area residents review farm to table communal dining in Richmond, a hidden Thai gem in El Cerrito, and upscale Chinese in San Francisco.
Bay Area residents review farm to table communal dining in Richmond, a hidden Thai gem in El Cerrito, and upscale Chinese in San Francisco.
Bay Area residents review farm to table communal dining in Richmond, a hidden Thai gem in El Cerrito, and upscale Chinese in San Francisco.
Bay Area residents review farm to table communal dining in Richmond, a hidden Thai gem in El Cerrito, and upscale Chinese in San Francisco.
Bay Area residents review farm to table communal dining in Richmond, a hidden Thai gem in El Cerrito, and upscale Chinese in San Francisco.
Bay Area residents review farm to table communal dining in Richmond, a hidden Thai gem in El Cerrito, and upscale Chinese in San Francisco.
Bay Area residents review farm to table communal dining in Richmond, a hidden Thai gem in El Cerrito, and upscale Chinese in San Francisco.
Bay Area residents review farm to table communal dining in Richmond, a hidden Thai gem in El Cerrito, and upscale Chinese in San Francisco.
Bay Area residents review farm to table communal dining in Richmond, a hidden Thai gem in El Cerrito, and upscale Chinese in San Francisco.
Bay Area residents review farm to table communal dining in Richmond, a hidden Thai gem in El Cerrito, and upscale Chinese in San Francisco.
Bay Area residents review farm to table communal dining in Richmond, a hidden Thai gem in El Cerrito, and upscale Chinese in San Francisco.
Bay Area residents review farm to table communal dining in Richmond, a hidden Thai gem in El Cerrito, and upscale Chinese in San Francisco.
Bay Area residents review farm to table communal dining in Richmond, a hidden Thai gem in El Cerrito, and upscale Chinese in San Francisco.
Bay Area residents review farm to table communal dining in Richmond, a hidden Thai gem in El Cerrito, and upscale Chinese in San Francisco.
Bay Area residents review farm to table communal dining in Richmond, a hidden Thai gem in El Cerrito, and upscale Chinese in San Francisco.
Bay Area residents review farm to table communal dining in Richmond, a hidden Thai gem in El Cerrito, and upscale Chinese in San Francisco.
Bay Area residents review farm to table communal dining in Richmond, a hidden Thai gem in El Cerrito, and upscale Chinese in San Francisco.
Bay Area residents review farm to table communal dining in Richmond, a hidden Thai gem in El Cerrito, and upscale Chinese in San Francisco.
Bay Area residents review farm to table communal dining in Richmond, a hidden Thai gem in El Cerrito, and upscale Chinese in San Francisco.
Bay Area residents review California cuisine in Yountville, beignets in the Dogpatch, and fusion Thai dishes in Vacaville.
Check, Please! Bay Area reviews Northern Vietnamese phở in San Francisco, a stylish and eclectic menu in Oakland and French classics in Fremont.
Bay Area residents review Vietnamese-fusion in San Francisco and Puerto Rican plates in Yountville.
Bay Area residents review Vietnamese cuisine in the Tenderloin, Balkan dishes in Noe Valley, and farm-to-table plates in Brentwood.
Bay Area residents review Mamak Malaysian cuisine in Noe Valley, fresh phở in Hayward, and handmade pasta in Hayes Valley.
Check, Please! Bay Area Kids chows down on pub-grub in between games of mini-golf in the Mission, classic dim sum shared during family festivities in San Francisco's Chinatown and thin-crust pizzas crisped to perfection in Redwood City.
Check, Please! Bay Area Kids find sushi that arrives speedily via conveyer belt in Cupertino, classic Sicilian plates from a multi-generational Berkeley kitchen, and Burmese-fusion tucked away in a tiny corner of Corte Madera.
Guests go on a breakfast bonanza with deep-fried comforts in Concord, fusion concoctions made with love in Castro Valley, and regal classics in Oakland.
Guests feast on farm-to-table cuisine in Livermore, Sichuan and Tanjia platters in Millbrae, and colorful Southern Thai street food in Oakland.
A food writer, a food influencer, and a pastry chef sample Southern staples in Hayward, street tacos in Oakland, and matcha cream puffs in San Francisco.
In the Season 15 premiere, stars from San Francisco's Hamilton review modern Moroccan dishes, exquisite steaks, and mouth-watering burgers.
Check, Please! Bay Area reviews a historic railroad tycoon spot in San Francisco, a pig-themed breakfast institution in Haight-Ashbury, and quintessential California cuisine in Berkeley.
Check, Please! Bay Area reviews a cozy neighborhood bistro in San Francisco, a stylish and elevated comfort food destination in Los Gatos and a polished French brasserie in San Francisco.
Check, Please! Bay Area Kids chomps garlicky fries in San Francisco, famous Chicago deep dish pizza in Pleasant Hill, and gigantic burritos in Palo Alto.
Check, Please! Bay Area reviews an eatery with bustling European vibes in Walnut Creek, a stylish and eclectic menu in San Leandro and an Al Capone-inspired restaurant in San Francisco.
Check, Please! Bay Area Kids savors new spots for fresh seafood on the shores of Half Moon Bay, comforting dosas in Sunnyvale, and hearty paella in Santa Rosa.
Check, Please! Bay Area reviews a spot in Oakland where Mediterranean and Asian influences meet fresh seafood, authentic Chilean cuisine in Walnut Creek and a refined American restaurant with carefully crafted cocktails in San Francisco.
Check, Please! Bay Area Kids find a breakfast institution in Mill Valley, authentic Pizza Napoletana in Napa, and a family-owned, neighborhood hangout in Pittsburg.
Check, Please! Bay Area reviews an Eastern Mediterranean spot in San Francisco, fresh, house-made pasta in Berkeley and traditional coastal Indian cuisine with a modern twist in Burlingame.
Check, Please! Bay Area Kids find a breakfast institution in Mill Valley, authentic Pizza Napoletana in Napa, and a family-owned, neighborhood hangout in Pittsburg.
Check, Please! Bay Area reviews a small Latin fusion eatery with big flavors in Healdsburg, a Californian restaurant in San Francisco with an eclectic and seasonal menu and vibrant Cambodian cuisine in Oakland.
Check, Please! Bay Area reviews a Mexican-inspired menu at a San Francisco institution, delicious Spanish bites in Healdsburg and globally-inspired offerings and Southern comforts back in San Francisco.
Check, Please! Bay Area reviews a lively taberna with Basque-inspired pintxos in Walnut Creek, an old-school Italian eatery with friendly neighborhood vibes in San Francisco and home-style East African cooking in San Jose.
Check, Please! Bay Area reviews an impress-your-friends Italian spot in San Francisco, a family (and dog) friendly roadhouse in Brisbane and a worker-owned and operated pizza shop in Berkeley.
Check, Please! Bay Area reviews a modern Japanese izakaya in Oakland, a family-owned North East African eatery also in Oakland and a 1930's-style soda fountain in San Francisco.
Check, Please! Bay Area finds rustic cuts of meat and upscale pub food both in San Francisco, and sandwiches with a Filipino twist in Oakland.
Check, Please! Bay Area finds exceptional cocktails and delightful bar bites in Emeryville, classic Italian ambiance in Pleasanton, and seasonal Japanese cuisine in San Francisco.
Check, Please! Bay Area finds Italian and German cuisine in Santa Rosa, Japanese fried chicken in Oakland, and a romantic Italian ambiance in San Francisco.
Check, Please! Bay Area finds vegan delicatessen meats in Berkeley, Puerto Rican cuisine in Marin, and seasonal California produce in San Francisco
Check, Please! Bay Area finds Calabrian-influenced Italian cuisine in San Francisco, fresh Japanese cuisine in Palo Alto and unforgettable soups back in San Francisco.
Check, Please! Bay Area finds a craft brewery dishing flamenco in San Francisco, a historic waterfront retreat in Marshall and a family-owned Persian market in Berkeley.
Check, Please! Bay Area finds a hot Sichuan restaurant in San Francisco, a laid back Italian bar with plenty of spritzes in San Mateo, and a vegan soul food haven in Oakland.
Check, Please! Bay Area finds a market-driven menu in San Anselmo, festive Mexican cuisine in San Francisco, and an intimate neighborhood favorite in Albany.
Check, Please! Bay Area find a small menu with a large heart in Half Moon Bay, Italian cuisine with Californian flair in Oakland, and a cocktail bar with Indian street food in Berkeley.
Check, Please! Bay Area Kids find homey Italian food in San Jose, hearty vegan fare in Oakland, and a variety of Japanese ramen and sushi in San Francisco.
Check, Please! Bay Area Kids find contemporary Pakistani and Indian cuisine in Palo Alto, rich frosty shakes in Oakland, and authentic Pueblan cuisine in San Jose.
Check, Please! Bay Area Kids review a Japanese restaurant in San Jose where the kids' meal comes with a prize, authentic Filipino flavors in Campbell, and a pizzeria in San Francisco that's been around for generations.
Check, Please! Bay Area Kids review a local institution in San Francisco celebrating 30 years, a sophisticated wine bar in Oakland, and Italian comfort food in Corte Madera.
Check, Please! Bay Area reviews authentic Persian cuisine, Sri Lankan food meets French technique and cozy Italian fare all in San Francisco.
Check, Please! Bay Area reviews authentic Thai street food in San Francisco, community-centric cooking with local ingredients in Oakland, and classic Northern Italian fare in San Francisco.
Check, Please! Bay Area reviews comfort food in Alameda, an industrial-chic French bistro in Sausalito, and fresh, unique Peruvian flavors in San Francisco.
Check, Please! Bay Area reviews a crowd-pleasing taqueria in San Francisco, a Vietnamese eatery serving up mom's cooking in Alameda, and a long-established, family-owned Indian spot in San Francisco.
Check, Please! Bay Area reviews a Thai eatery in San Francisco, spicy Sichuan in Pleasant Hill, and luscious Latin-American cuisine in San Anselmo.
Check, Please! Bay Area reviews a local institution in San Francisco, delicious northern Italian fare in Oakland, and a contemporary steakhouse in San Francisco.
Check, Please! Bay Area reviews authentic Portuguese cuisine and seasonal Indian menus in San Francisco, and, last but not least, glorious macaroni and cheese variations in Oakland.
Check, Please! Bay Area reviews a Himalayan hotspot in San Francisco, family-friendly Mexican cuisine in Menlo Park, and a spot in Livermore where elegant Californian cuisine is paired with beautiful views.
Check, Please! Bay Area reviews an Italy-meets-Louisiana-meets-backyard BBQ in San Francisco, authentic Liberian cuisine in San Leandro, and a spot in Oakland where you feel like a part of the family.
Check, Please! Bay Area reviews a smoked meats heaven in San Francisco's NoPa, a Japanese pub in Sebastopol, and an opulent 1930’s Shanghai dining experience back in San Francisco's North Beach.
Check, Please! Bay Area reviews a mom-and-pop bakery in San Francisco's Noe Valley, a Greek restaurant in Santa Clara, and an eatery mixing up Indian, Punjabi, and Mexican flavors in Sausalito.
Check, Please! Bay Area reviews a Brazilian Steakhouse in San Jose, an Israeli restaurant in Oakland, and a whimsical cocktail spot in San Francisco's Castro.
Check, Please! Bay Area reviews a Mexican eatery in Oakland specializing in Mezcal and mole, a family-friendly spot in Fairfax serving up rustic pastas, and a pioneer in farm-to-table cooking in San Francisco.
Check, Please! Bay Area reviews a Top Chef Master's newest restaurant in St. Helena, elevated Japanese comfort food in Berkeley, and a Fisherman's Wharf mainstay for more than sixty years.
Check, Please! Bay Area reviews only two restaurants this time; a historic San Francisco spot with stunning sunsets, classic cocktails and elegant cuisine and an eatery in Santa Rosa serving up Puerto Rican cuisine.
Check, Please! Bay Area reviews a spot serving up bubbles, wine and southern smoked ribs in Napa, a bistro offering Parisian classics in Lafayette, and a hip Italian eatery with wood-fired pizzas in San Francisco.
Check, Please! Bay Area reviews a Silicon Valley eatery serving Americana cuisine, a noodle-centric spot preparing Laotian-style fare in San Leandro, and a restaurant in SF's Fillmore specializing in New American cuisine.
Check, Please! Bay Area reviews a Spanish spot in Berkeley, a Southeast Asian restaurant in Novato, an eatery serving up California cuisine in Oakland.
The second episode of season 13 reviews three San Francisco restaurants -- an Italian spot in SOMA, a restaurant in the Marina with Italian-inspired new American cuisine, and an eatery in the Tenderloin with Creole-influenced dishes.
The premiere episode of Season 13 reviews a German restaurant in Alameda, a breakfast and Southern-style comfort food spot in San Francisco and a Michelin-starred destination serving Portuguese cuisine in San Jose.
This season 12 episode 14 revisits some old favorite spots from previous seasons of Check, Please! Bay Area. Reviewed: a classic French bistro in San Francisco, an Italian trattoria in Sonoma, and a restaurant serving up the cuisine of Piemonte and Liguria in San Francisco.
This season 12 episode 13 revisits some old favorite spots from previous seasons of Check, Please! Bay Area. Reviewed are: a hip, late-night restaurant in San Francisco; a place in Oakland to experience live DJs, an internationally inspired menu and crave-worthy cocktails; and a restaurant in Montara that serves up contemporary Peruvian cuisine and has ocean-front views.
This season 12 episode 12 revisits some old favorite spots from previous seasons of Check, Please! Bay Area. Reviewed are: a spot in Menlo Park that embraces fresh Californian cuisine produced from local, organic ingredients; a restaurant in Lafayette with Californian-French menu; and a combination farm outlet, butcher shop and restaurant celebrating the pasture-to-plate philosophy in Pt. Reyes.
This season 12 episode 11 revisits some old favorite spots from previous seasons of Check, Please! Bay Area. Reviewed are: Burmese dishes at Mandalay in San Francisco, Caribbean fare at Back A Yard Caribbean American Grill in Menlo Park, and classic Vietnamese specialties at Pho Vi Hoa in Los Altos.
Check, Please! Bay Area reviews Burmese cuisine in Burlingame, pub food in SF's Cow Hollow, and Hawaiian fare in SF's Dogpatch.
Check, Please! Bay Area reviews a spot serving traditional Mexican fare in Vallejo, a San Francisco restaurant offering classic Persian flavors, and we step back to a previous episode to revisit the Italian flair at an eatery in San Francisco.
Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: a restaurant with a mission serving elevated Mexican cuisine in San Francisco; a spot in San Mateo County offering seafood, views and otherworldly cocktails; and a place reminiscent of the Wild West in Valley Ford serving up oysters and southern comfort cuisine.
Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: a southern-style restaurant in San Francisco's Tenderloin; a spot serving up more than just pizza and beer with outdoor dining and a fire-pit; and a restaurant creating elegant wood-fired dishes in Glen Ellen.
Check, Please! Bay Area reviews a restaurant serving up pizza and Mediterranean food in Foster City, a Jewish deli in Berkeley, and a San Francisco spot that offers up an abundance of meat from a wood-fired oven.
Check, Please! Bay Area reviews a Scottish-themed farm-to-table eatery in Redwood City, a family-gathering place with hearty portions of Russian cuisine in San Francisco, and a SF restaurant with a contemporary twist on Indian fare and inventive California cocktails.
Whether you’re looking for a lazy Sunday or a place to unwind, you’ll find the comforts of casual dining at these restaurants.
Check, Please! Bay Area reviewed a modern-day diner in San Mateo that serves Angus beef burgers, organic milkshakes and craft microbrews; a restaurant serving Southwestern cuisine in Livermore, and an Asian-centric eatery in Oakland with a contemporary-Californian twist and cocktails.
Check, Please! Bay Area reviews a restaurant serving traditional Italian cuisine in Napa, an award-winning roadside eatery in Sonoma, and a spot providing ingredient-driven small plates along with artisanal wines and cocktails in San Francisco.
Check, Please! Bay Area reviews a spot in Alameda serving Asian fusion dishes, a farm-to-table restaurant in St Helena and an upscale diner-deli in Oakland.
Check, Please! Bay Area reviews an Iraqi restaurant in San Francisco, a spot serving Thai home-style cooking in San Francisco, and an eatery offering up farm-to-table freshness combined with Southern Mexican cuisine in Pleasant Hill.
Check, Please! Bay Area reviews a spot with Caribbean flavors and excellent fried chicken in Oakland, a cozy Lithuanian Restaurant in Alameda, and a San Francisco eatery specializing in fresh raw seafood.
Check, Please! Bay Area reviews a classic surf and turf spot in San Francisco, a down-home BBQ in Pleasant Hill, and an Oakland restaurant serving Vietnamese street food.
Check out whimsical decor and Northern Thai street food in San Francisco; a lively neighborhood sports bar in Oakland; and Kurdish culture, cuisine, and wine in Palo Alto.
Check out old-school Italian fare in San Francisco, modern cuisine with an amazing wine list and service in Saratoga, and contemporary Mexican cooking at a modern cantina in Oakland.
Check out globally inspired food and drink at Myriad Gastropub in SF, juicy cheeseburgers at Squeeze Inn Hamburgers in Napa, and Mediterranean flavors at Terzo in SF.
Restaurants reviewed: Cafe Borrone (Menlo Park), The Yellow Submarine (San Francisco), and Morning Due Cafe (San Francisco).
Restaurants reviewed: Marche aux Fleurs (Ross), The Peasant & The Pear (Danville), and Copita Tequileria y Comida (Sausalito)
Dine on Cal Cuisine at the place where Mrs. Doubtfire ate, in the heart of Danville, then tuck into Chicago-style deep dish pizza with a side of beer or cocktails in San Carlos. Lastly, rustic comfort food with an Italian twist is discovered in a beautiful Lafayette hillside setting.
Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: a fusion dining-destination with views of the Bay Bridge in San Francisco, a spot with dishes inspired by the flavors of Mexico and Latin America combined with a killer tequila menu in San Anselmo, and Cal-Italian cuisine set among the seven-hills of San Francisco.
Restaurants reviewed: a quintessential wine country eatery in Healdsburg, a fully-automated spot with fresh and healthy vegetarian bowls, delivered via a high-tech cubby in San Francisco, and a place for steak, substantial sides and an amazing wine list in San Francisco.
Check, Please! Bay Area reviews a Peruvian restaurant in El Cerrito, a restaurant in San Carlos serving Burmese cuisine, and a spot in San Jose serving modern American cooking and hand-crafted cocktails.
Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: a sweet and savory bakery in San Francisco, a restaurant serving locally-sourced, community-centric cooking in Oakland, and a San Francisco spot offering a contemporary take on Sri Lankan cuisine.
Check, Please! Bay Area reviews a California-casual spot in Vacaville, a San Francisco hole-in-the-wall eatery serving up tongue-burning, steaming dumplings and a Santa Rosa restaurant serving seasonal wine country cuisine.
The sixth episode of season 11 reviews a family-friendly neighborhood spot for comfort food in San Rafael, a restaurant serving Mediterranean flavors and complex cocktails in Oakland, and an old school Italian restaurant in San Francisco's North Beach.
The fifth episode of Season 11 of Check, Please! Bay Area reviews an Austrian restaurant in San Francisco, a Palo Alto restaurant serving modern Vietnamese cuisine and a cozy Japanese eatery in San Francisco.
The fourth episode of Check, Please! Bay Area reviews a Spanish influenced, contemporary hotspot in downtown Oakland; a family-friendly gastro-pub in San Francisco; and a restaurant serving contemporary California-inspired Japanese cuisine in Napa.
The third episode of season 11 features: Contemporary comfort food accompanied by a great beer selection in San Francisco, authentic Neapolitan pizza in Mountain View and market-fresh oysters and gourmet seafood at the Embarcadero in San Francisco.
The second episode of season 11 features: a Korean BBQ in Santa Clara, family-friendly American food in Pinole, and a restaurant in Oakland with hip decor, craft cocktails and American food, with a touch Japanese influence.
The premiere episode of season 11 features: a Creole-inspired restaurant in Fairfax, a Japanese restaurant in Los Altos, and a Greek restaurant in San Francisco.
Check, Please! Bay Area looks back at restaurants with a flair for the familiar flavors of comfort food. A culinary roadtrip takes you to Central Market in Petaluma, farmerbrown in San Francisco and TrueBurger in Oakland.
This episode reviews a Parisian-style bistro in San Francisco, a gathering spot for locals desiring a seasonal, contemporary menu in Redwood City, and a spot serving up the ultimate in fresh and local seafood at the Ferry Building in San Francisco.
Restaurants reviewed: A Caribbean oasis in Oakland that blends Jamaican and California flavors, a spot preparing simply-prepared fresh-food in sustainable surroundings in San Mateo, and a San Francisco restaurant with a Cal-Indian menu that combines classical French cooking techniques with fresh local ingredients.
This new episode reviews an Oakland eatery serving a combination of Laotian, Burmese and Pakistani flavors, a steakhouse in Napa and a Jewish deli in San Francisco's Mission district.
Check, Please! reviews a restaurant with Old World charm serving traditional dishes prepared tableside in Fremont, a bakery that also serves organic breakfasts and brunches in San Francisco, and a restaurant serving contemporary Latin cuisine in Redwood City. Host Leslie Sbrocco shares her wine expertise, discussing the part of wine tasting after sipping.
Check, Please! Bay Area explores a family-run sandwich spot in San Francisco, a bistro committed to fresh and local ingredients in Alameda and a modern Portuguese-style restaurant in Sonoma. Host Leslie Sbrocco shares her wine expertise, answering the question: What is sweetness in wine?
Restaurants reviewed: La Foret (San Jose), Vega (San Francisco), Basque Cultural Center (South San Francisco)
Restaurants reviewed: Zatar (Berkeley) [CLOSED], China Village (Albany), Walzwerk (San Francisco)
Regional Chinese food with a Japanese flair in Walnut Creek, Mexican cuisine in Emeryville and classic comfort food at a historic hotel in Point Richmond
Basque cooking in Los Gatos, Seafood in San Francisco's Bernal Heights, Japanese & South Asian cuisine in Oakland
Northern Italian fare in San Francisco, East Coast classic Big Burgers in Alameda, and Seoul food in West Oakland
Restaurants Reviewed: Cosecha (Oakland), Bull Valley Roadhouse (Port Costa), Michael Warring (Vallejo). Host Leslie Sbrocco shares her wine tips about tannins in wine.
Revisit three Southern-style restaurants in SF from previous series: The Front Porch, Memphis Minnie’s Barbeque Joint, Auntie April’s Chicken, Waffles & Soul Food
Revisit three Mom 'n' Pop restaurants in SF from previous series: The Grubstake, Turk and Larkin Deli, Tanguito Argentinean Grill & Empanadas
Revisit three Mediterranean restaurants from previous series: Ristorante Ideale (SF), Le Mediterranee (Berkeley), La Ciccia (SF)
Revisit three Asian restaurants from previous series: Dragon Rouge Restaurant (Alameda), Marnee Thai (SF), Butterfly Restaurant (SF)
Reviewed: Luka's Taproom & Lounge (Oakland), King of Falafel (SF), La Costanera Restaurant (Montara)
Restaurants reviewed: Pinole Creek Café (Pinole), Shanghai House (SF), Murray Circle (Sausalito)
Restaurants reviewed: Massimo's (Fremont), Old Jerusalem (SF), Baker Street Bistro (SF)
Cali-Jewish Deli (SF), New American/Mediterranean (Berkeley), Burgers / Steakhouse plus Butcher Shop (Point Reyes Station)
Restaurants reviewed: Perbacco (SF), Federicos Tapas & Wine Bar (Union City) [CLOSED], Old Skool Cafe (SF)
Reviewed: Bacon Bacon Food Truck (SF), Pläj Restaurant (SF), Evvia Estiatorio (Palo Alto).
Reviewed: Zin Restaurant & Wine Bar (Healdsburg) [CLOSED], Turtle Tower (SF), Copita (Sausalito).
Reviewed: Live Sushi (SF), Chavez Supermarket & Taqueria (Hayward), Bistro Vis à Vis (Greenbrae).
Reviewed: HRD Smokin' Grill (SF), Buddy's Bites and Brews (Hayward), Metro Lafayette (Lafayette).
Reviewed: Naschmarkt Restaurant (Campbell), Café Tiramisu (SF) and Wood Tavern (Oakland).
Reviewed: Little Shin Shin (Oakland), The Refuge (San Carlos), Canela Bistro and Wine Bar (SF).
Restaurants reviewed: Aslam's Rasoi (San Francisco), Poesia (San Francisco), encuentro café and wine bar (Oakland) [CLOSED].
Restaurants reviewed: Hunan Home's Restaurant (San Francisco), Radius Restaurant and Café [now Carafe] (San Francisco), Guerilla Café (Berkeley).
Restaurants reviewed: Bocanova (Oakland), Willi's Wine Bar (Santa Rosa), The Rotunda of Neiman Marcus (San Francisco).
Restaurants reviewed: Pompei's Grotto (San Francisco), Lillie Mae's House of Soul Food (Santa Clara), SPQR (San Francisco).
Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: Maverick (San Francisco) [CLOSED], Izakaya Yuzuki (San Francisco) [now Kuzuki Japanese Eatery], Souk Savanh (Oakland)
Restaurants reviewed: Zare at Fly Trap [now The Fly Trap] (San Francisco), Barrio Fiesta (Milpitas) and Flora (Oakland).
Restaurants reviewed: Roti Indian Bistro (Burlingame), Chop Bar (Oakland), Park Tavern (San Francisco)
Restaurants reviewed: Loló Restaurant (SF), Salute E Vita Ristorante (Richmond), Le Garage (Sausalito)
Restaurants reviewed: Café Borrone (Menlo Park), Wexler's (SF) [CLOSED], Big 4 Restaurant (SF)
Restaurants reviewed: Source Restaurant (SF) [CLOSED], Morning Due Cafe (SF), Mua (Oakland)
Restaurants reviewed: Caffe La Scala (Walnut Creek), Lers Ros (SF), 1300 on Fillmore (SF)
Restaurants Reviewed: Phnom Penh House (Oakland), Pho Vi Hoa (Los Altos), Grand Café (SF) [CLOSED]
Restaurants reviewed: All Spice (San Mateo), Sorella di Zza's (Oakland) [CLOSED], Hillstone (SF)
Restaurants reviewed: Rivoli Restaurant (Berkeley), The Chairman (Food Truck in SF, Bay Area), Station House Café (Point Reyes Station)
Restaurants reviewed: Chef Chu's (Los Altos), Lanesplitter (Oakland), chiaroscuro (San Francisco)
Restaurants Reviewed: Back A Yard (Menlo Park), Green Chile Kitchen (San Francisco), Bay Wolf (Oakland)
Three San Francisco Eateries Reviewed: Izzy's Steaks and Chops, El Huarache Loco, Helmand Palace
Restaurants Reviewed: Cafe Aquarius (Emeryville) [CLOSED], Tanguito (San Francisco),VEGA (San Francisco)
Restaurants Reviewed: La Mexicana Restaurant (Oakland), Kabuto Sushi (San Francisco), Pazzia Restaurant & Pizzeria (San Francisco)
Restaurants Reviewed: Pork Store Café (San Francisco), Pizzaiolo (Oakland), Zarzuela (San Francisco)
Restaurants Reviewed: DOSA on Fillmore (SF), Sapore Italiano (Burlingame), Gather (Berkeley)
Restaurants Reviewed: Paxti's Pizza (SF), Mercury Lounge (SF) [CLOSED], Trueburger (Oakland)
Restaurant Reviewed: Alhamra Indian & Pakistani Restaurant (SF), Mandalay (SF), Café Gibraltar [CLOSED] (Half Moon Bay)
Restaurants Reviewed: Nettie's Crab Shack (SF) [CLOSED], Walzwerk (SF), Dragon Rouge (Alameda)
Restaurants Reviewed: Lovejoy's Tea Room (SF), Don Pico's Mexican Bistro & Cevicheria (San Bruno), Saha (SF) [CLOSED]
Restaurants Reviewed: Pagolac: Mom's Vietnamese Kitchen [CLOSED], Della Santina's Trattoria, Zazie
Restaurants reviewed: Incontro Ristorante [CLOSED], Auntie April's Chicken, Waffles & Soul Food, Butterfly Restaurant
Restaurants reviewed: Lahore Karahi, Patio Filipino, Sam's Grill and Seafood Restaurant
Restaurants reviewed: Turk and Larkin Deli, Brown Sugar Kitchen, 2223 Restaurant and Bar
Check, Please! Bay Area's fourth season episode 9 (#409) profiles and reviews these three Bay Area restaurants: 1) Joe's of Westlake: | restaurant information | reviews | [CLOSED] 2) La Mediteranee: | restaurant information | reviews | 3) Roy's Restaurant: | restaurant information | reviews | recipe |
Check, Please! Bay Area's fourth season episode 8 (#408) profiles and reviews these three Bay Area restaurants: 1) Hayes Street Grill: | restaurant information | reviews | 2) Mama's on Washington Square: | restaurant information | reviews | 3) Sahn Maru Korean BBQ: | restaurant information | reviews |
Check, Please! Bay Area's fourth season episode 7 (#407) profiles and reviews these three Bay Area restaurants: 1) The Old Clam House: | restaurant information | reviews | 2) Gialina: | restaurant information | reviews | 3) Mustards Grill: | restaurant information | reviews |
Check, Please! Bay Area's fourth season episode 6 (#406) profiles and reviews these three Bay Area restaurants: 1) Zeni Ethiopian Restaurant: | restaurant information | reviews | 2) Quinn's Lighthouse Restaurant & Pub: | restaurant information | reviews | recipe | 3) Acquerello: | restaurant information | reviews |
Check, Please! Bay Area's fourth season episode 5 (#405) profiles and reviews these three Bay Area restaurants: 1) Indian Palace Restaurant: | restaurant information | reviews | 2) Thanh Long Restaurant: | restaurant information | reviews | 3) Oliveto Café and Restaurant: | restaurant information | reviews |
Check, Please! Bay Area's fourth season episode 4 (#404) profiles and reviews these three Bay Area restaurants: 1) Borobudur Restaurant: | restaurant information | reviews | 2) Alegrias Spanish Restaurant: | restaurant information | reviews | 3) Poggio: | restaurant information | reviews |
Check, Please! Bay Area's fourth season episode 3 (#403) profiles and reviews these three Bay Area restaurants: 1) COCO500: | restaurant information | reviews | [CLOSED] 2) Crogan's Montclair: | restaurant information | reviews | 3) Red Jade: | restaurant information | reviews |
Check, Please! Bay Area's fourth season episode 2 (#402) profiles and reviews these three Bay Area restaurants: 1) Shanghai Dumpling King: | restaurant information | reviews | 2) farmerbrown: | restaurant information | reviews | 3) Caesar's Italian Restaurant: | restaurant information | reviews | [CLOSED]
Check, Please! Bay Area's fourth season episode 1 (#401) profiles and reviews these three Bay Area restaurants: 1) Mescolanza Restaurant: | restaurant information | reviews |
2) Basque Cultural Center: | restaurant information | reviews | recipe |
3) Alexander's Steakhouse: | restaurant information | reviews | recipe |
Bay Area restaurants profiled: 1) Medjool: | restaurant information | reviews | episode video | [CLOSED] 2) B44: | restaurant information | reviews | episode video | 3) Da Flora: | restaurant information | reviews | recipe | episode video |
Check, Please! Bay Area's third season episode 9 (#309) profiles and reviews these three Bay Area restaurants: 1) Chez Maman: | restaurant information | reviews | 2) Half Moon Bay Brewing Company: | restaurant information | reviews | 3) Kirala: | restaurant information | reviews |
Check, Please! Bay Area's third season episode 8 (#308) profiles and reviews these three Bay Area restaurants: 1) Le Charm French Bistro: | restaurant information | reviews | [now Mathilde] 2) Vung Tau Restaurant: | restaurant information | reviews | recipe | 3) NOPA: | restaurant information | reviews | recipe |
Check, Please! Bay Area's third season episode 7 (#307) profiles and reviews these three Bay Area restaurants: 1) Casa Orinda: | restaurant information | reviews |recipe | 2) Nick's Crispy Tacos: | restaurant information | reviews | 3) Côté Sud: | restaurant information | reviews | [CLOSED]
Check, Please! Bay Area's third season episode 6 (#306) profiles and reviews these three Bay Area restaurants: 1) Stella Alpina Osteria: | restaurant information | reviews | 2) Bette's Oceanview Diner: | restaurant information | reviews |recipe | 3) Chou Chou: | restaurant information | reviews |
Check, Please! Bay Area's third season episode 5 (#305) profiles and reviews these three Bay Area restaurants: 1) Anchor Oyster Bar & Seafood Market: | restaurant information | reviews | 2) Lalime's Restaurant: | restaurant information | reviews |recipe | 3) Indian Aroma: | restaurant information | reviews | [CLOSED]
Check, Please! Bay Area's third season episode 4 (#304) profiles and reviews these three Bay Area restaurants: 1) Cyrus: | restaurant information | reviews | [CLOSED] 2) The Yellow Submarine: | restaurant information | reviews | 3) The Slanted Door: | restaurant information | reviews |
Check, Please! Bay Area's third season episode 3 (#303) profiles and reviews these three Bay Area restaurants: 1) Capannina: | restaurant information | reviews | 2) Angeline's Louisiana Kitchen: | restaurant information | reviews | 3) Playground: | restaurant information | reviews |
Check, Please! Bay Area's third season episode 2 (#302) profiles and reviews these three Bay Area restaurants: 1) New Kapadokia: | restaurant information | reviews | [CLOSED] 2) Aperto: | restaurant information | reviews | recipe | 3) Masa's: | restaurant information | reviews | recipe | [CLOSED]
Check, Please! Bay Area's third season episode 3 (#301) profiles and reviews these three Bay Area restaurants: 1) Alfred's Steakhouse: | restaurant information | reviews | recipe | 2) Bacco: | restaurant information | reviews | 3) El Tonayense Taco Truck: | restaurant information | reviews |
Bay Area restaurants profiled and reviewed: 1) Holy Land: | restaurant information | reviews |
2) Sodini's Bertolucci's Ristorante: | restaurant information | reviews |
3) B44 Catalan Bistro: | restaurant information | reviews |
Bay Area restaurants profiled and reviewed: 1) Baladie Gourmet Cafe: | restaurant information | reviews |
2) Sumi: | restaurant information | reviews | [CLOSED]
3) Marché Aux Fleurs: | restaurant information | reviews | recipe |
Bay Area restaurants profiled and reviewed: 1) Marta's Kitchen at Jay 'N Bee Club: | restaurant information | reviews | [CLOSED]
2) Central Market: | restaurant information | reviews | recipe |
3) West Coast Cafe: | restaurant information | reviews |
Bay Area restaurants profiled and reviewed: 1) La Folie: | restaurant information | reviews | recipe |
2) Aldo's Ristorante & Bar: | restaurant information | reviews |
3) Golden Lotus: | restaurant information | reviews |
Bay Area restaurants profiled and reviewed: 1) Postrio: | restaurant information | reviews | [CLOSED]
2) Old Port Lobster Shack: | restaurant information | reviews |
3) Cleo's Brazilian Steakhouse: | restaurant information | reviews |
Bay Area restaurants profiled and reviewed: 1) Da Lian Restaurant: | restaurant information | reviews |
2) The Mountain House Restaurant: | restaurant information | reviews | recipe |
3) Buca di Beppo: | restaurant information | reviews |
Bay Area restaurants profiled and reviewed: 1) Pauline's Pizza: | restaurant information | reviews | CLOSED
2) Rotee: | restaurant information | reviews | [CLOSED]
3) La Forêt Restaurant: | restaurant information | reviews | recipe |
Bay Area restaurants profiled and reviewed: 1) RNM: | restaurant information | reviews | recipe | [CLOSED]
2) Ana Mandara: | restaurant information | reviews | recipe | [CLOSED]
3) The Front Porch: | restaurant information | reviews |
Bay Area restaurants profiled and reviewed: 1) Millennium: | restaurant information | reviews | [CLOSED] 2) Medjool: | restaurant information | reviews | [CLOSED] 3) Tropix: | restaurant information | reviews | [CLOSED]
Bay Area restaurants profiled and reviewed: 1) Maria Manso World Cuisine : | restaurant information | reviews | recipe | [CLOSED]
2) Canto do Brasil: | restaurant information | reviews | recipe
3) Sociale: | restaurant information | reviews | recipe1 | recipe 2 |
Bay Area restaurants profiled and reviewed: 1) The Grubstake: | restaurant information | reviews | recipe |
2) Charanga: | restaurant information | reviews | [CLOSED]
3) Viognier, The Restaurant at Draeger's: | restaurant information | reviews |
Bay Area restaurants profiled and reviewed: 1) Buckeye Roadhouse: | restaurant information | reviews |
2) Canto do Brasil: | restaurant information | reviews | recipe | [now Mina’s Brazilian]
3) Udupi Palace: | restaurant information | reviews |
Bay Area restaurants profiled and reviewed: 1) Sonoma-Meritâge Martini Oyster Bar & Grill: | restaurant information | reviews | recipe | [CLOSED]
2) Cajun Pacific Restaurant & Catering: | restaurant information | reviews | recipe |
3) House of Prime Rib: | restaurant information | reviews |
Bay Area restaurants profiled and reviewed: 1) Jardinere: | restaurant information | reviews | recipe |
2) Esperpento: | restaurant information | reviews |
3) Trattoria La Siciliana: | restaurant information | reviews | recipe
Bay Area restaurants profiled and reviewed: 1) Pear Street Bistro: | restaurant information | reviews | [CLOSED]
2) Sociale: | restaurant information | reviews | recipe |
3) Presidio Bowling Center Grill: | restaurant information | reviews |
Bay Area restaurants profiled and reviewed: 1) Dona Thomas: | restaurant information | reviews |
2) Amber India: | restaurant information | reviews | recipe |
3) Scala's Bistro: | restaurant information | reviews |
I'm a fairly regular wine drinker and passed my wine course in culinary school with flying spittoons, so all of Leslie's directions about how to identify, swirl, and taste wines was fine and dandy for the beginners in the viewing audience but what I found really fascinating was the food and wine pairings.
Bay Area restaurants profiled and reviewed: 1) Cha Cha Cha: | restaurant information | reviews |
2) Ninna Restaurant: | restaurant information | reviews |
3) Nob Hill Cafe: | restaurant information | reviews
Bay Area restaurants profiled and reviewed: 1) Incanto: | restaurant information | reviews | recipe | [CLOSED]
2) Woodward's Garden: | restaurant information | reviews | recipe 1 | recipe 2 | [CLOSED]
3) Chapeau!: | restaurant information | reviews | recipe |
Bay Area restaurants profiled and reviewed: 1) Mecca SF: | restaurant information | reviews | recipe | [CLOSED]
2) El Jarro: | restaurant information | reviews | recipe |
3) Maria Manso World Cuisine: | restaurant information | reviews | recipe | [CLOSED]
Bay Area restaurants profiled and reviewed: 1) Little Star Pizza: | restaurant information | reviews |
2) Vignette: | restaurant information | reviews | [CLOSED]
3) Zatar: | restaurant information | reviews | [CLOSED]
Bay Area restaurants profiled and reviewed: 1) Shalizaar: | restaurant information | reviews | recipe |
2) South Park Cafe: | restaurant information | reviews
3) Forbes Island: | restaurant information | reviews | recipe |
Bay Area restaurants profiled and reviewed: 1) Pacific Cafe: | restaurant information | reviews | recipe |
2) China Village: | restaurant information | reviews | recipe |
3) Chez Nous: | restaurant information | reviews | [CLOSED]
Bay Area restaurants profiled and reviewed: 1) Bill's Place: | restaurant information | reviews |
2) Cafe Rouge: | restaurant information | reviews |
3) Le Colonial Restaurant: | restaurant information | reviews | recipe |
Bay Area restaurants profiled and reviewed: 1) Pasta Moon: | restaurant information | reviews | recipe |
2) Town Hall Restaurant: | restaurant information | reviews | recipe |
3) Suppenkuche: | restaurant information | reviews |
Bay Area restaurants profiled and reviewed: 1) Miller's East Coast West Deli: | restaurant information | reviews |
2) Picante: | restaurant information | reviews |
3) Da Flora: | restaurant information | reviews | recipe |
Bay Area restaurants profiled and reviewed: 1) Hing Lung: | restaurant information | reviews | [CLOSED]
2) Absinthe: | restaurant information | reviews |
3) Saylor's Landing: | restaurant information | reviews | recipe | [CLOSED]
Bay Area restaurants profiled and reviewed: 1) Memphis Minnie's Barbeque Joint: | restaurant information | reviews | recipe |
2) Ovation at the Opera: | restaurant information | reviews | [CLOSED]
3) Cafe Gratitude: | restaurant information | reviews | recipe | [CLOSED]