A Bit Saucy: Recent Episodes
Sergio Lopez And Vanessa Walsh
An artist couple reviews food places in Santa Rosa, the Greater Bay Area, and more! Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/abitsaucy/support
It's Redemption Time! We are giving a second chance to a place we rated a little low at first. We return to Gott's Roadside in St. Helena California! Vanessa wanted to try the Crab Louie Salad, and Sergio went with one of their classic California Burgers! It was a near-perfect experience, except for one major flub on their part... Tune and find out what happened! Also: A Vanessa's History Hive update for Nick's Cove, Vanessa reviews Butcher Crown's Seoul Bowl, and a small review of KC's American Kitchen in Windsor (and find an unfortunately-described item on the menu!), and Sergio reviews Kosho's Sesame Chicken dish! Listen in and find out what makes it to the brand-new Best of 2022 leaderboard!
Gott's Roadside
Sergio's Order:
California Burger (Fried egg, Cowgirl Creamery’s Wagon Wheel cheese, Zoe’s bacon, arugula, balsamic onions & mayo on a toasted sesame brioche bun), Garlic Fries, Cherry Coke
Vanessa's Order:
Crab Louie Salad, Strawberry Milkshake
KC's American Kitchen
Sergio's Order:
WaHaKa Fish Tacos
Vanessa's Order:
Asian Crispy Chicken Salad
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We had a beautiful seaside dinner at Nick's Cove in Marshall, California! It's a quaint old restaurant with its own boat dock right on Tomales Bay. Does the quality of the seafood match the quality of the superb atmosphere? Tune in and find out!
We're doing something new for our reviews: We are doing away with our number rating and introducing a new segment where we will categorize our meals and nominate them for Best Of's when appropriate! We explain why we're making this change in the episode. Hope you dear listeners understand and enjoy the new addition to the show!
Sergio's Order:
Lagunitas IPA Beer-Battered Fish & Chips
Vanessa's Order:
Dungeness Crab Louie Salad
Both: Tomales Tonic (Gin and tonic with lime)
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To ring in the new year, we bring to you a special episode: The Best of 2021! Just like the food magazines do, we recap the year by giving out awards for many important categories of restaurant dining. We re-live all of our finest bites and experiences (and a couple the opposite!) And for the grand finale, find out who wins the prestigious Sparkling Plate Club Awards!
Here are all the awards we gave out in this episode:
Most interesting history • Most creative • Most excited to go back • Most pleasant surprise • Most underrated • Most memorable • Biggest disappointment • Place you want to give another chance • Where you want to try next year • Favorite podcast moment • Favorite episode to record • Best dish we didn't review on the show • Best Breakfast • Best side dish • Best sandwich • Best drink • Best alcoholic drink • Best salad • Best sauce • Best service • Best takeout • Best treat • Best atmosphere • Best cheap meal (under $40) • Best new restaurant • Best fancy restaurant • Best presentation • Best Vegetarian Dish • Best Seafood • Best value • Best dish • Best meal
Happy New Year everyone! Keep dipping it in and saucing it up!
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We spent the holidays saucing it up in style! We spent Christmas Eve having dinner at John Ash & Co. at the Vintner's Resort (Santa Rosa, CA) and our annual Christmas dinner celebration at Stark's Steak and Seafood (Santa Rosa, CA). There were some touches of Holiday spirit in each venue. Who was the fancier one? Which one did we like more? Was it worth the money? All this and more when you tune in! As always, we give our number rating out of ten, and talk about what we would order for next time. Happy New Year everyone!
John Ash & Co.
Sergio's Order
Hobb's Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin (Special), Old Fashioned
Vanessa's Order
Pan Seared Diver Scallops, Peach Bellini
Shared: Housemade and Journeymen Charcuterie with Cheese
Stark's Steak and Seafood
Sergio's Order
Medium Rare New York Prime Steak
Vanessa's Order
Medium Rare Bone-In Rib Eye
Shared: Roasted Cremini Mushrooms
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Nothing like the cold of the late autumn/early winter to make A Bit Saucy want to cozy up with some good ol' comfort food! We revisit Butcher Crown Roadhouse in Petaluma, Izakaya Kou in San Francisco (now Izakaya Hashibiro Kou), and Vanessa gets a salad at 4th Street Deli!
Butcher Crown Roadhouse
Sergio's Order:
Roadhouse Burger, Old Bay Fries, Prickly Pear Cider
Vanessa's Order:
Brisket Tacos, Sangria
Izakaya Kou
Shared order: Tako Yaki, Chicken Karaage, Square Beef, Okonomiyaki
4th Street Deli
Cobb Salad
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Hey Sauceketeers! We are back after hiatus. We had a lot to do, but we also had a lot to eat! We review locals night at Rivers End in Jenner, have lunch again at Korbel Deli in Guerneville, try a new-for-us pizza at Kin in Windsor, have a quick snack at Amy's Wicked Slush, try the relatively-new O&C China Bistro in Sebastopol, and buy a giant cheesecake for Thanksgiving from the College Confectionista! We didn't give number ratings for these because they weren't full reviews, but we do give our honest takes on all of the orders! In order to be more consistent and save some money, we are switching to putting out episodes every other week. Stay saucy folks!
River's End (01:18)
Sergio's Order:
Quesabirria
Vanessa's Order:
Mushroom Pasta
Both: Sweet Basil Martini
Korbel Deli (15:37)
Sergio's Order:
"Bohemian" Sandwich
Vanessa's Order:
Harvest Salad w/Chicken
Both: Pomegranate Bellinis
Kin (20:38)
Sergio's Order:
Pizza Al Fun Guy
Vanessa's Order:
Truffalo Wings
Amy's Wicked Slush (26:39)
Sour Mango Slush with vanilla ice cream
Pretzel Bites With Cheese Sauce
O&C China Bistro (36:46)
Sergio's Order:
Szechuan Pork
Vanessa's Order:
Orange Sesame Chicken
Both: Egg Rolls, Dancing Prawns
College Confectionista (42:38)
Mexican Hot Chocolate Cheesecake
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We finally visit Kosho! This is a place that has been on our radar since we first saw it in the Barlow shopping center of Sebastopol. It always looked a bit fancy which was a little intimidating for us, but we actually found out the prices were reasonable enough! We had a hankering for sushi, so we decided to try it out. Was it worth? Tune in and find out! As always, we gave our number rating out of ten, and talk about what we would order for next time! We also touch on another visit to Dave's Hot Chicken, a preview of Kinsmoke in Healdsburg, and Vanessa's fun day at Martin Ray Winery!
Sergio's Order
Grilled Trumpet Mushrooms, Red Dragon Roll
Vanessa's Order
Machi-Bon, Pork Belly Donburi
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We review "Dave's Hot Chicken" a new small fast food chain with southern California locations and one northern California location that happens to be in Santa Rosa! It got high-profile when Drake became a backer of it, but what about the flavor? Is it worth checking out despite the hype? Tune in and find out! We also check out Penngrove Market, a small boutique corner market that makes wood-fired pizzas AND stocks Mariposa ice cream!! We mainly review the pizza but were so charmed by the shop overall that we had to talk about it as well. We give our number rating for both places and also talk about what we would order for next time.
Dave's Hot Chicken
Sergio's Order
3 (1 Tender, 1 Slider) with large Hi-C
Vanessa's Order
3 (1 Tender, 1 Slider) with small strawberry shake
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The newest offering from the Osha restaurant group is now in Petaluma! Tucked away in a small hidden strip mall in Northern Petaluma, this place is not the easiest to get to. But it packs a lot of flavor within its small walls! How does this place measure up to its San Francisco restaurant as well as Torsap Thai in Walnut Creek(Episode #35)? Tune in and find out! As always, we give our number rating out of ten and talk about what we would order for next time. We also review some new Khom Loi dishes!
Sergio's Order
Spicy Basil with Minced Chicken and Steamed Rice
Vanessa's Order
BBQ Pork, Tom Kha Soup, Thai Iced Tea
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After years of Vanessa telling Sergio about Stark's Happy Hour, we finally go! We'd been waiting for their happy hour to come back from quarantine-related hibernation, and the perfect opportunity to go. The opportunity arose so we had to do it! With everything being six dollars, does it keep the quality you know and love from the Starks Restaurant Group? Or does dropping the price mean dropping the quality? I think you know the answer already, but tune in and find out! As always, we give our number rating out of ten, and talk about what we would order for next time. Sergio's Order: Not So Mini Burger, Truffle Fries, The Rufus Vanessa's Order: Tuna Tartare Tacos, Crispy Calamari, The Lucy, Moscow Mule
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A Bit Saucy is on the road again! We celebrated our anniversary in SLO County (and in style), and we return to many of our favorite spots. First, a local favorite (Sweet T's, Windsor CA) gets a few new salads we try out. We also try the Memphis BBQ Nachos for the first time! We then head south and stop at The Alchemist's Garden (Paso Robles, CA) where we retry the duck chalupas, and try the new-for-us fondue, as well as some new drinks they offer. The next day we drive on down to Taco Temple's Morro Bay location and have some tried-and-true favorites! That evening we have some unassuming food at Sensorio Kitchen (Paso Robles, CA) after checking out an amazing outdoor light installation. On our drive back up through Big Sur, we go to one of our new favorites: Cafe Kevah! We try the lunch menu this time. And finally, we try the Hula's Island Grill Santa Cruz location, which has a totally different feel than the Monterey location. Which places hold up on second visit? Anything get a thumbs-down? Tune in and find out! And keep us in mind next time you drive down the coast! If you take our recommendations, please let us know!
Additional order lists:
Sweet T's: Chicken Tostada Salad, Caprese Burrata Salad, Kentucky Tea, Hurricane
The Alchemist's Garden: "When Faustus Met Krampus," "Proclus Finds Clarity", "Theurgy of Passion"
Sensorio Kitchen: Pretzel Fries, Sensorio Dog, Sensorio Burger
Cafe Kevah: Black Forest Ham Sandwich, Reuben Sandwich
Hula's Island Grill: Tiki Torch Chicken Wings, Macadamia Nut-Encrusted Mahi, Lilikoi Pie
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After spending lots of time painting around Marshall, we decided to check out Tony's Seafood, a restaurant we recently discovered got the prestigious Michelin Bib Gourmand award! After thinking about checking it out for a while, that was the nudge we needed to check it out. A few years ago this place was bought by the Hog Island Oyster Co. We had been here separately years before this happened so we were curious to see if it held up. Well... did it? Tune in and find out! As always, we give our number rating out of ten, and talk about what we would order for next time.
Sergio's Order:
Fish Tacos, New Ridge Lager
Vanessa's Order:
HIOC Clam Chowder, HIOC Grilled Cheese, HIOC Coastal Cooler
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As Sergio competes in a plein air painting competition in Sonoma, we also eat our way through the week! We first stop at El Brinquito Market, a colorful Mexican market with a popular taqueria inside of it. We got a couple of cocktails and poke nachos at Palooza in Kenwood. Then on Tuesday we had bruschetta from a farmer's market pop-up stand called Bruschetta Bar (hope they up their social media game soon; this place deserves to be better-known!). Finally, we returned to Tasca Tasca off the Sonoma Plaza square with a new friend! After two visits, is this place a true keeper? Tune in and find out! This is a quick episode so we didn't give number ratings or talk about the menus too much, but we did give a quick summation about if we would come back or not.
Our Tasca Tasca Order:
Piri Piri Wings
Salt Cod Cakes
Crab Empadas
Fried Piri-Piri Potatoes
Smoked Duck Breast
Linguica Caseira
Chocolate Piri-Piri Ice Cream
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We went to the historic Washoe House this week! This place has quite the history (Google the Battle of Washoe House, or listen to Vanessa's History Hive ;)) It's got a very old-Sonoma-County vibe to it, and a pretty meat-and-potatoes menu. Is this place a great old-school throwback dining experience or does it need to get with the times? Tune in and find out! As always, we give our number rating out of ten and talk about what we would order for next time. Shout out to the great happy hour prices!
Sergio's Order
Hamburger with fries
Vanessa's Order
Deep-Fried Prawns, House Salad, fried cheese curds (shared)
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We've got a double-header for you guys! We spent Sergio's birthday on the coast at Ocean Cove Lodge where we had two meals and Ocean Cove Bar and Grill (Jenner, CA). We continued the birthday party by returning to Ramen Gaijin, our first time eating inside the restaurant together in about two years! Bonus review of Tacos Tijuana, a food truck that was parked at Shady Oak Barrel House. We ate some Tijuana Fries while kicking butt at trivia night :) We rate our experiences at Ramen Gaijin and Ocean Cove Bar And Grill out of ten, and talk about what we would order for next time.
Ocean Cove Bar And Grill
Sergio's Order
Old-Fashioned Burger (meal 1), Fish and Chips (meal 2)
Vanessa's Order
Cod Po' Boy Sandwich (meal 1), Cod Tacos (meal 2)
Ramen Gaijin
Sergio's Order
Spicy Tan-Tanmen, Strawberry Sorbet, Basan Buck (alcoholic)
Vanessa's Order
Shoyu Ramen, Peach Mochi Cake, King Louie (alcoholic)
Shared: Hitodama for two, Karaage, Okonomiyaki
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We finally return to reviewing our local restaurants! First off we start with Vanessa's review of Brewster's, a return to El Gallo Negro, and our third trip to KIN (Mark and Hojin got the Shinebox!). We then do a full review of Tasca Tasca off the downtown Sonoma Square! This is a Portuguese tapas bar with a great menu of Portuguese delights. We got the seven-dish option with an extra dessert at the end! We took a chance on a exciting and new place, did it delight or disappoint? Tune in and find out! We give this place our rating out of ten and discuss what we would order next time!
We ordered:
Linguica Mac And Cheese
Crab Empanadas
Potatoes Ao Murro
Piri Piri Chicken Wings
Pork Sliders
Serrano Redondo
Passionfruit Mousse
Sergio's Drink: Passionfruit-Pomegranate Sangria
Vanessa's Drink: Lisbon Libation
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We're finishing up our trip through the West this week! Here is the list of places we review:
Chiba Bar (Colorado Springs, CO)
Sapporo (Rock Springs WY)
Super Tortas Mina Taqueria (Rock Springs WY)
Red Baron (Afton WY)
Bangkok Kitchen (Driggs ID)
The Branding Iron (Alta WY)
Trap Bar (Alta WY)
Warbirds Cafe (Driggs ID) (Look up menu)
Big Hole Bagel Company (Driggs/Victor ID)
Traveler's Oasis (Eden ID)
Johnny Rocket's at Grand Sierra Resort (Reno NV)
The Pool at Grand Sierra Resort (Reno NV)
Old Town Tap (Truckee NV)
We give a thumbs up/thumbs down/sideways review to all of these places since there are just too many to do full reviews of, but we do give the highlights and lowlights for each. Plus we wrap it up with previews of our upcoming restaurants!
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Sauceketeers! Sorry about the long hiatus. We had so much to do and so many places to eat! Since there is so much to cover, we did bite size reviews of the many places in Colorado Springs we went to. We cover Rudy's Country Store and BBQ, finally eat at Colorado Mountain Brewery (was it worth it??), Monse's Pupuseria, Mediterranean Cafe, Wafflerita and Gyu-Kaku(Denver, CO), Old Colorado City Creamery, Thunder & Buttons, and Highlands Alehouse (Aspen, CO).In the last half hour of the show we do a full review of Mona Lisa, a fancy fondue restaurant in downtown Manitou Springs. Cheese bomb on poor Sergio! Was it worth it for us? Tune in and find out! We rate Mona Lisa out of ten, and talk about what we would get for next time. Now back to our regularly scheduled programming!
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A couple of quick updates for EIM Thai and Chiba Bar (Congrats on making it into the Clean Plate Club!), then we do a thorough review of Sonic Drive In! A rare fast-food review for the podcast. We picked up some sweet treats! We also went to Mining Claim 1899 Saloon in Victor, CO. What a dive! But how was the food? We conclude with the main event: Savelli's, a highly rated pizza/Italian joint in Manitou Springs. Great reviews, but how did it stand up to the discerning palettes of A Bit Saucy? Tune in and find out! As always, we give our number rating out of ten.
Sonic Drive In (Colorado Springs, CO)
Sergio's Order:
Sonic Double Cheeseburger Combo with Cherry Limeade Slush
Vanessa's Order:
Strawberry Shake (visit 1), Classic Crispy Chicken Sandwich, Red Bull Dragonfruit Slush
Mining Claim 1899 Saloon (Victor, CO)
Sergio's Order: Chicken Strips With French Fries, Red Rocket Pale Ale
Vanessa's Order: Fried Chicken Sandwich, Rum & Coke
Savelli's (Manitou Springs, CO)
Sergio's Order: Calzone with Pepperoni, Mushrooms, Bacon
Vanessa's Order: Savelli's Cheese Bread, Caprese Salad
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From a cyberpunk izakaya to an hour-long hike in the rain to a cantina, we're eatin' our way through the neighborhood! It's only been a week but we have sampled a lot of what West Colorado Springs has to offer. How does it stack up to what we're used to in Sonoma County? Tune in and find out! As always, we give our number rating out of ten, and talk about what we would order if we go back to the joint! We return to Santa Rosa in August.
Oka Ramen
Sergio's Order: Yakisoba
Vanessa's Order: Chicken Katsu Bento Box
Dickey's BBQ
We both ordered the Smokehouse Salad
Crystal Springs Cantina
Shared: Pitcher of Strawberry Margarita
Sergio's Order: Tostada Chopped Salad
Vanessa's Order: Baja Fish Tacos
EIM Thai
Sergio's Order: Pad Prik Pow
Vanessa's Order: Garlic Salt Shrimp
Chiba Bar
Sergio
Takoyaki, Gyoza, Shiso-jito J-Type(alcoholic), Bitter Cup(alcoholic)
Vanessa
Warm Unagi Rice Bowl, Cucumber Salad, Miso Soup, Razorgirl(alcoholic), Colorado Sake Chiba Yuzu DRAFT
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A Bit Saucy is taking the show on the road... Literally! We ate our way to Colorado Springs via the Great Southwest. Before we did that though, we had a few loose ends to tie up here at home. We did quick reviews of Russian River Vineyards' happy hour menu (Forestville, CA), a long-anticipated review of Steele and Hops (Santa Rosa, CA), and a quick mini-review of Dinucci's (Valley Ford, CA). In between fast-food stops (hey it's a road trip, sometimes that's all there is) we ate at the Yavapai Lodge Restaurant (Grand Canyon Village, AZ), sandwiches at Goulding's Gas and Convenience Store (Oljato-Monument Valley, UT), Yaks Cafe (Blanding, UT), and the Rocky Mountain Tacos food truck (Avon, CO). Many more exciting places for us to try in Colorado Springs so please stay tuned!
Steele and Hops:
Sergio's Order
Alright Alright Alright (alcoholic), Fungi Misti
Vanessa's Order
Bright Lights Big City (alcoholic), Apple & Prosciutto Salad
Yavapai Lodge:
Sergio's Order
Summer Citrus Salad, Blue Moon Beer
Vanessa's Order
"CBR" (Chicken Bacon Ranch Salad), Boysenberry Sour Beer
Note: The other restaurants we gave smaller reviews to, so we opted not to list our orders for every review.
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The Sauceketeer President joins A Bit Saucy once again to review the new Petaluma restaurant Cafe Bellini! We ordered delivery to the "mansion" and had a nice sit-down dinner at the table... not before relaxing with Bellinis! We then had a smorgasbord of a dessert when we sampled all the rest of the ice cream flavors and ice cream bars that we had not yet tried. Nick gives us all his opinions on the icy treats! Was he as blown away as we were with the full Mariposa experience? Tune in and find out! We give our number rating for Cafe Bellini out of ten, and talk about what we might order for next time.
Sergio's Order
Chicken Madeira, Rossini Bellini
Vanessa's Order
Bacon Jam Chicken Club, Bellini Martini
Nick's Order
Cabernet Braised Short Rib, Bellini Martini
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You've seen the iconic big letters on Van Ness Ave. if you've ever driven to downtown San Francisco. We found ourselves at Tommy's Joynt, a true SF classic! Great meat, great prices. We stopped in for lunch and took in the old-school atmosphere. After all these years, is this place still the classic worth stopping in for? Tune in and find out! As always, we give our number rating out of ten, and talk about what we would order for next time. Also, we unofficially review Bear Republic in Rohnert Park, and Vanessa gives a quick run-down on Amy's Wicked Slush and The Rooftop at Harmon Guest House in Healdsburg, and Hippizzazz in Sebastopol!
Sergio's Order:
Meatball Sandwich on Sourdough Roll
Vanessa's Order:
Roast Beef Sandwich with Spicy Mustard
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We have a very special episode for you this week! Through the magic of podcasting and the advantage of networking, we were treated to a private tasting of Mariposa Ice Creamery! If you didn't remember, we were introduced to Mariposa through Butcher Crown Roadhouse. One thing led to another, and before we knew it, we were treated to one of the best most unique experiences we've ever had on the podcast. First we tasted so many different flavors of ice cream, then we sat down with Pilar, the owner of the Mariposa Ice Creamery (and Brenda of Trade Secret with the assist!) to interview her about her ice cream and her business. We then bring you an update from our second trip to Butcher Crown. Guess what? New pickles! Special patch-in from the Sauceketeer president himself, Nick Mattos with a bonus review. We tried the Totchos - amazing! Honestly, we could tease the food, but this was a ten-star experience all-around and I would urge all ice cream-lovers to reach out and find Mariposa. It's seriously some if not THE best ice cream we've ever tasted. Listen and take notes to learn where to find it. Happy treating!
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We visit a Sebastopol mainstay called Handline, a casual family-style restaurant that is heavily influenced by California beach culture. That means they offer both a variety of seafood options along with California-style hamburgers! It's a place we have both been to often, but let's make it podcast-official! As always, we give our number rating out 10 and talk about what we would order for next time. Plus, we check out the brand-new Santa Rosa location of Johnny Doughnuts, and return to El Gallo Negro where Sergio tries the Chimichanga! We also check out a liquor store offering Cooper's Fried Chicken in Monte Rio!
Sergio's Order:
The Inglewood Burger, French Fries, Root Beer
Vanessa's Order:
El Coronado Tacos, Root Beer, Vanilla Soft Serve Ice Cream
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We spent almost a week camping in Carmel, but that doesn't mean that we didn't find time to go check out some local restaurants in the area! We had a pair of eggs benedicts the cafe at the legendary Nepenthe restaurant in Big Sur, had a last minute date at Pangaea Grill in downtown Carmel, and found a fun tiki bar near Cannery Row in Monterey! We also update with our second visit to Khom Loi, redemption for Rio Nido Roadhouse via Mother's Day brunch, the apricot beer from Shady Oak, and finally we share some chocolates from Fleur Sauvage! We rate the Monterey restaurants out of ten, and discuss what we might order for next time.
Cafe Kevah at Nepenthe (Big Sur, CA)
Sergio's Order:
Eggs Benedict
Vanessa's Order:
Cafe Kevah Benedict
Pangaea Grill (Carmel, CA)
Sergio's Order:
Grilled Spicy Pork, "Poppy Hills" (alcoholic)
Vanessa's Order:
Two Asian Tacos, Lobster Ravioli, "Farmer's Market" (alcoholic)
Hula's Island Grill (Monterey, CA)
Shared Order: Seared Ahi Wontons, Kona-Style Chicken Wings, Basket of Sweet Potato Fries, Hula's Pan Fried Fresh Mahi, Lilikoi Pie
Sergio's Drink: Hawaii 5-0
Vanessa's Drink: Hula's Mai Tai
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We have had a lot of food adventures lately! Some of the best, and some of the worst. Tune in and follow our food journey! We talk about our experience with Adobo's and More with Shady Oak Barrel House (Downtown Santa Rosa), our return to KIN in Windsor and trying the "truffalo" wings, drama in the "Save Sonoma County Restaurants!" group, the story of one of our worst dining experiences we've ever had on the show (tune in to find out where!), news about the Fort Ross Deli, trying the KFC Sandwich at Pat's International one more time, and ice cream at Nimble And Finn's(Guerneville, CA)! We also shout-out Fleur Sauvage, a local chocolatier who makes the most beautiful chocolates! Make sure to follow and support the various restaurants we talked about on this episode! Thanks Sauceketeers!
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The president of the Sauceketeers joins us again to review a place that boasts an award-winning burger: Butcher Crown Roadhouse in Petaluma, California! It feels at-home sitting on the outskirts of town, but is it worth the drive out there? Tune in and find out! As always, we give our number rating out of ten, and talk about what we would order for next time! Note about the audio quality: it sounds a little different because we recorded without our full gear; we just used the recorder with no mics. Apologies in advance!
Sergio's Order
Double Down: Slow-Smoked Brisket, Piri Piri Chicken, Short Momma's BBQ Sauce, Piri Piri Sauce, Old Bay Fries, Brisket Chili
Vanessa's Order:
Roadhouse Burger, Mariposa Spicy Mexican Chocolate Ice Cream
Nick's Order:
Double Down: Slow-Smoked Brisket, Baby-back Ribs, Short Momma's BBQ Sauce, Tennessee Red Sauce, Potato Salad, Brisket Chili
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In a rare twist of fate, we review a bakery! BurtoNZ Bakery in Windsor California to be exact. We order from the first and only New-Zealand style bakery in Sonoma County! Since they offer both savory and sweet treats here, we dive into both. What is a New Zealand-style bakery and why should you care? Tune in and find out! As always, we give our number rating out of ten, and talk about what we would order for next time! Plus we also squeeze in a quick half-review of Main Street Station in Guerneville. Sergio's Order: Steak and Mushroom Pie, Spicy Southwest Pie Vanessa's Order Duncan's Mushroom and Goat Cheese Pie, Mince Beef and Cheese Pie Strawberry Shortbread Cookie, New Zealand Cream Donut, Lemon Bar, Ginger Crunch Bar
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After we threaten it enough times, we finally give our official review of Sweet T's in Windsor! This time we deviate from our usual tried-and-true orders and go with a different experience. The burger bug bites Sergio! Vanessa doesn't get the rib salad! Does disaster ensue or do we triumph?? Tune in and find out! As always, we give our number rating out of ten, and discuss what we might order for next time. Plus, Vanessa shares her experience with using the Amy's Drive Thru app, and we give a preview of the next episodes we are planning to record!
Sergio's Order:
Half-Pound Burger, Fries, Kentucky Tea (Alcoholic)
Vanessa's Order:
Pulled Pork BBQ Sandwich, Mashed Potatoes, Hurricane (Alcoholic)
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A Bit Saucy visits one of their favorite places in California, but for the first time as a podcast! We take a chance on a highly-rated downtown corner deli, a very trendy cocktail bar with a menu that seeks to impress, and one of our most-anticipated returns to review! The Alchemist's Garden has the danger of being pretentious hipster-bait; does the gamble pay off? And will Taco Temple live up to the first visit which impressed Vanessa so much? Tune in and find out! As always, we rate each restaurant out of 10 and discuss what we would order for next time! Let us be your food guide to the Central Coast :) As a bonus, Vanessa revisits Hot Chix, the fried chicken sandwich pop-up and turns up the heat a little bit!
Red Scooter Deli (Paso Robles, CA)
Sergio's Order: Turkey Bacon Melt
Vanessa's Order: "Buttered Up" Sandwich
Alchemist's Garden (Paso Robles, CA)
Sergio's Order: Theory of Forms, Crispy Wings, Tiger Shrimp
Vanessa's Order: Garden Spear, Fried Cheese & Indian Marinara, Duck Chalupa
Taco Temple (San Luis Obispo, CA)
Sergio's Order: Fresh Atlantic Salmon Tacos Special, Temple Lemonade
Vanessa's Order: Killer Alaskan Cod Tacos, Temple Lemonade
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We try out Khom Loi in Sebastopol California! From the creators of Ramen Gaijin comes a Thai restaurant. Will it live up to the high standard of the original Japanese restaurant, or is it a classic case of over-reaching? Tune in and find out! As always, we give our number rating out of ten, and talk about what we would order for next time! We also give a couple of quick updates for a couple of previously reviewed restaurants: Hopmonk Sebastopol and Seafood And Eat in Windsor. Check out our archives for those full reviews.
Sergio's Order
Charcoal Grilled Pork Cheek, Iced Black Tea
Vanessa's Order
Charcoal Grilled Liberty Duck Breast, Iced Thai Tea
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After many times of driving by, and issues with opening hours, we finally get to try TIPS Roadside! This place started off as a food truck in the Sonoma Valley area, and we try the sit-down experience here on a nice sunny Sonoma springtime day. Find out if the tri-tip is what it's cracked up to be, and if their non-beef options hold up too! As always, we give our number rating out of 10, and discuss what we would order for next time!
Sergio's Order
Tri-Tip Sando, Blood Orange Cider
Vanessa's Order
Burrata Salad with added Fried Chicken, Mac and Cheese with added Mushrooms, Poison Pear (alcoholic)
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This week is a bit of a "catsup" episode (see what I did there?) because we are revisiting a bunch of previous restaurants, and doing quick reviews of a couple of different restaurants. Thanks to everyone who listens week after week! We have so much fun doing this podcast and supporting all of these restaurants in the process! It's really fun to share our love of dining out with you all!
Amy's Drive Thru Update (0:00:55)
Hopmonk Sonoma Update (0:08:20)
Carr's Drive-In Update (0:19:18)
Jake's Rockin' Ramen (Temecula, CA) (0:25:10)
Sergio's Order
Black Garlic Ramen, Iced Jasmine Green Tea
Vanessa's Order
Sweet Chili Chicken Karaage, Thai Ice Tea Smoothie
Peak Wings (Sebastopol, CA) (0:36:49)
Our Order
Medium Wings/Tenders Combo with Buffalo and Korean Hot Sauce
Hot Chix (Santa Rosa, CA) (0:51:08)
Sergio's Order
Nashville Chicken Sandwich (Medium), Corn Fritters
Vanessa's Order
Nashville Chicken Sandwich (Mild)
Sweet T's (Windsor, CA)
Sergio's Order
Smoked Chicken Cobb Salad, Penicillin (alcoholic drink)
Vanessa's Order
Rib Salad, Hurricane
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We joined our friends Mark and Hojin on a brisk Saturday evening to finally try #MKB in the Mission Circle area of Santa Rosa! After many failed attempts, we finally got to try this restaurant with an eclectic and inventive menu. This food was almost more than we can handle! Sergio amazes with his ability to down a foot-long! What did the native Korean think of the American-style Korean Fried Chicken Sandwich? These questions and more are answered on this week's episode. As always, we rate the place out of 10, and talk about what we might order for next time!
Sergio's Order
Dirty Dog, Dark & Stormy
Vanessa's Order
Korean Fried Chicken Sandwich, Jack and Coke Pork Buns, Dark & Stormy
Mark's Order
Mac & Cheese Lollipops, Crispy Philly Cheesesteak Rolls, Whiskey Ginger
Hojin's Order
New England Clam Chowder, Gin Martini
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We celebrate the local phenomenon known as Amy's Drive Thru, the first ever organic vegetarian fast food restaurant in the country! If you are not already familiar with the place, you should get acquainted! We are already familiar with this place, and you probably are too, so celebrate this unique place with us together! Also, Sergio tries the dairy-free shake! As always, we give our number rating out of ten, and talk about what we would order for next time. Sergio's Order Margherita Pizza, French Fries, Dairy Free Vanilla Shake Vanessa's Order Cheese Pizza, Single Amy Burger, Hot Chai
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We review Farmstead, a true farm-to-table restaurant in the heart of Napa County! It's got a beautiful setting, tasty food, and care about every step of the process, but is this place more style over substance? Can it justify the hefty price tag on each item, or is it worth the extra bucks? Tune in and find out! As always, we rate the place out of 10, and talk about what we would order for next time!
Sergio's Order:
Grass-fed Cheeseburger, Paloma Picante
Vanessa's Order:
Dungeness Crab Roll, Cheddar Biscuits, Ginger Elixir (Zero Proof)
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We make a trip down to Julian California, a small goldmining legacy town between the mountains and the desert of San Diego county! This was a place we talked about coming back to in episode #3 (San Diego Road Trip), and were excited about trying some of the local food offerings! Was this place worth the drive? Did it have the small-town charm we were looking for, or did we end up feeling like outsider tourists? Tune in and find out! We rate and review 4 different places out of 10, and talk about if we would go back to them should we be in the area again.
Farmhouse 78:
Sergio's Order - Hog Wild Burger, Mint Julep Lemonade
Vanessa's Order - Crack Chicken Tacos, Strawberry Lemonade
Julian Beer Co.:
Julian Hard Ciders, Cheesy Bites, Caesar Salad
Julian Cafe:
Sergio's Order - Goldminer's Special (2 fried eggs, bacon & cheese on a croissant served with a side of home fries), Arnold Palmer
Vanessa's Order - Goldminer's Special, Apple Cider Float
Regulars Wanted:
Sergio's Order - BBLT, Julian Hard Cider
Vanessa's Order - RW Seasonal Salad, Matcha Latte
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We review KIN, a New American style restaurant on the Windsor Town Green. This is a very popular establishment that caters to all types of customers but has a slightly upscale flair. We had our preconceptions about the place before trying it (pricier than it's worth, style over substance, etc.) but were intrigued by the menu regardless. Were we right about our assumptions? Tune in and find out! As always, we rate the restaurant out of ten, and talk about what we would order for next time.
Sergio's Order:
Shrimp and Bacon Pizza, Peach and Thyme Whiskey Smash
Vanessa's Order:
Hot Crab Dip, Fried Brie And Raspberry Salad, Fish Tacos, Shady Lady (alcoholic)
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We start off the episode by revealing the A Bit Saucy Signature Drink and give a 4th Street Deli update (one of our favorite sandwich spots) and a Monti's sauce update before we get into Catelli's! This is a very long-standing upscale family-style Italian restaurant in Geyserville California. We discover why this place is so beloved and probably why it's been around since the 1930's! We try what may be the best pasta dish we've ever had. Which one is it? Tune in and find out! As always, we talk about what we would get for next time and give our number rating out of ten!
Sergio's Order
Catelli's Ravioli w/3 Meat Filling and Domenica's Sauce, Fruit Sorbet, Tru Lemonade (alcoholic)
Vanessa's Order
Burrata and Prosciutto, Mushroom Cream Sauce, Lemon Drop (alcoholic), Beyond Coffee (alcoholic)
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On this week's episode, we try the Pizza Party For Two at Monti's in Santa Rosa! This is the second Starks pre-designed meal offering we've tried for the podcast. We figure out once and for all: Are the pre-designed meals worth it? Tune in and find out! As always, we give our number rating out of ten, and discuss what we would order for next time. Spread the word! We would love this podcast to become a go-to resource for Sonoma County restaurant goers, but we need your help to get the word out!
Our Order:
Mushroom Pizza, Hobb's Pepperoni Pizza, Chicken Meatballs, Romaine Salad, Goat Cheese Ranch & Harissa Hot Pepper Sauce, Peach Pit (Gin, Peach Puree, Rosemary Syrup)
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We review Chicken Nature, a Thai-inspired bowl spot tucked away in the Marlow Shopping Center of Santa Rosa. It's easy to miss, but does it deserve more shine? Tune in and find out! We get flavor-blasted in this episode for sure. Listen up for tips on what to order, and warnings about dishes to maybe stay away from? As always, we give our number rating out of ten, and talk about what we would order for next time. Sergio's Order: Spicy Chicken Rice Bowl, House Pickled Veggies Vanessa's Order: Fried Chicken & Rice (sub Ginger Rice), Tom Ka Gai Soup
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We review Seafood and Eat! We got a bunch of fried seafood at this "sillily-named" place in Windsor, California! Another one of these unassuming places that doesn't wow from the outside, but gets so many recommendations from the Save Sonoma County Restaurants food group! Is this place a diamond in the rough? Does it live up to the word-of-mouth hype or is it overrated? Tune in and find out! As always, we give a number rating out of ten and talk about what we would get for next time! Please help us get the word out by sharing us in local groups! Thanks so much :)
Sergio's Order:
Shrimp And Chips Combo, Side Green Salad
Vanessa's Order:
Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl, Onion Rings, Butterscotch Pudding
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Today we review a Walsh Family favorite: El Gallo Negro! This is a mid-scale Mexican restaurant with an extensive margarita menu, and even a drive-thru option! We had both been here before so we weren't surprised by the quality of the food and atmosphere. It's a little pricieer, but how does this place stack up against your average taqueria? And most importantly, how are the margaritas?? Tune in and find out! As always, we give our number rating out of ten, and talk about what we would get for next time!
Sergio's Order:
Barbacoa. El Corazon
Vanessa's Order:
Avocado Salad, Tres Pedros
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Since we talked up Bird And The Bottle so much on the Best of 2020 episode, we inspired ourselves to return to it! We decided to try one of their pre fixe dinner-for-two options called "Winner Winner Chicken Dinner." Since dine-in is not an option, we still wanted to see if we can take home some of the magic! Did we pull the rabbit out-of-the-hat with our dinner choice? Tune in and find out! As always, we give our number rating out of 10. Rate and review us, and please share our reviews if you like them!
Our Order:
"Winner Winner Chicken Dinner:" Little Gem Salad, 1/2 Buttermilk Fried Chicken, 1/2 Nashville Hot Fried Chicken, Sesame Slaw, Craft Mac & Cheese, Warm Pletzel Bread
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To ring in the new year, we bring to you a special episode: The Best of 2020! Just like the food magazines do, we recap the year by giving out awards for many important categories of restaurant dining. We re-live all of our finest bites and experiences (and a couple the opposite!) And for the grand finale, find out who wins the prestigious Sparkling Plate Club Award!
Here are all the awards we gave out in this episode:
Miss most pre-covid • Most interesting history • Most creative • Most excited to go back • Most pleasant surprise • Most underrated • Most memorable • Biggest disappointment • Place you want to give another chance • Where you want to try next year • Favorite podcast moment • Favorite episode to record • Best dish we didn't review on the show • Best side dish Best sandwich • Best drink • Best alcoholic drink • Best salad • Best sauce • Best service • Best takeout • Best treat • Best atmosphere • Best cheap meal (under $40) • Best value • Best dish • Best meal
Happy New Year everyone! Keep dipping it in and saucing it up!
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We wanted to treat ourselves to a fancy Christmas dinner, but restaurants locked down starting this week, so what do we do? We get the fanciest take-out we can find! We try Valette, a very-special-occasion-type of place with a menu item that hooked us in after asking the Save Sonoma County Restaurants Facebook group. We spent a pretty penny here as expected, but was it worth every penny? Tune in and find out! As always, we give our number rating out of 10, and discuss what we would get for next time! Sergio's Order: Szechuan Crusted Duck Breast, It'snota Snickers Bar Vanessa's Order: Charcuterie And Local Cheeses; Snake River New York Steak; Bread, Butter & Jam
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On a day of early Christmas celebration, we visit Pacific Catch, a West Coast seafood restaurant on the outskirts of Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, California! We talk first about how the show has been shaped by the lock-down and how restaurants have been adapting to this new shelter-in-place. We then talk about our experience in the brand new Tiki area of the restaurant! Did this enticing experience live up to our expectations? Tune in and find out! As always we give our number rating out of ten. We also discuss what we wish we had tried instead.
Sergio's Order:
Manhattan Of The West, Mixed Catch (2 pc Alaskan cod, 3 Thai coconut shrimp, calamari, jalapeño tartar, chipotle aioli, Thai sweet chili sauce)
Vanessa's Order:
Caramelized Pina Colada, Traditional Baja Taco, Seared Ahi and Hawaiian Yellowtail Sushi "Tacos", Sticky Ribs
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What do you do when you're in Walnut Creek and need to eat? You go get Thai food! We found this hip restaurant on Yelp and had an interesting outdoor dining experience. Turns out this is the second restaurant from the chef of San Francisco's Osha Thai! How did this experience hold up? Tune in and find out! As always, we give our rating out of ten and talk about what we would get for next time. Sergio's Order: GAI KROB BASIL(Crispy chicken stir fry + fresh blended chili sauce + bell pepper + sweet basil) Vanessa's Order: Wrapping Vegetable Crispy Rolls (Glass noodles + Shiitake Mushroom + spring roll skin with sweet and sour dip + green lettuce), Tom Kha Soup
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A Bit Saucy reviews Raku Ramen And Rolls, the Japanese joint in Montgomery Village! This mid-level restaurant in an unassuming part of the village consistently is brought up in the Sonoma County restaurant Facebook group, so we naturally got curious! We talk about how it stacks up compared to other ramen spots in the area. How does it do? Tune in and find out! As always, we give our number rating out of ten, and talk about what we would get for next time.
Sergio's Order:
Spicy Miso Pork Ramen
Vanessa's Order:
Mini Chasu Don, Mini Chicken Karaage, Yellowtail Sashimi Carpaccio
We also shared a Junmai Ginjo Hakutsuru as a beverage.
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We review Ricardo's Bar And Grill from the Bennett Valley Area of Santa Rosa! A nice mixture of lounge-y bar and family-style restaurant that Vanessa has been going to for years. Lots of familiar dishes but lots of surprises including their rotating specials! With limited outdoor seating, how did this take-out meal go for us? As always, we rate the restaurant out of 10, and talk about what we would get for next time!
Sergio's Order
Penne Portofino (marinated pork tenderloin, sun dried tomato, pine nuts, cornichon, mushroom, cream sauce)
Vanessa's Order
Fried Chicken Sandwich, Pear Salad (organic mixed greens, pear, walnuts, blue cheese, white balsamic vinaigrette)
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Today we review one of the most happening spots in Jenner: Cafe Aquatica! It's a very popular spot along the coast, as well as a listener suggestion. Another one of these assuming shacks along the coast a la Spud Point Crab Co. - How does it measure up? Tune in and find out! As always we give our number rating out of ten, and discuss what we would get for next time! If you have review suggestions, let us know at @abitsaucypodcast on Instagram!
Sergio's Order:
Salmon Bagel, Cherry Vanilla Olipop
Vanessa's Order:
Eggs + Toast (With Avocado), Ginger Lemon Olipop, Snickerdoodle Cookie
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We celebrate recent presidential news with some champagne and sandwiches at Korbel Deli! As locals we often drive past this place on our way out to the coast. It's a beautiful place but is it too fancy for our humble sensibilities? What's gonna be the hit on our wallets? Will it be a surprise in a good or bad way? Tune in and find out! As always we rate out of ten, and discuss what we would get next time. Dunch Crunch. Sergio's Order: Francis Sandwich (Pastrami, Piquillo Pepper, Dijon Mustard, Provolone, Young Arugula, Seeded Sourdough), Pomegranate Bellini Vanessa's Order: Korbel Kobb (Bacon, Grilled Chicken, Spring Greens, Arugula, Hard Boiled Egg, Tomatoes, Gorgonzola, Avocado, Herb Buttermilk dressing), Pomegranate Bellini Mark's Order: Francis Sandwich (sub focaccia bread), Korbel California Champagne
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Our second Bodega Bay review! This time, it's a humble crab shack on the way to Bodega Head. This place almost always has a line, and can boast about its award-winning New England-style clam chowder! Is this place worth finding that elusive spot to park nearby, or should you just keep driving on by? Tune in to find out if we give it the thumbs-up or not! As always, we give our number rating and discuss what we would get for next time.
Sergio's Order:
Seafood Sandwich(Crab and Shrimp), New England Style White Chowder
Vanessa's Order:
Crab Sandwich
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We review a small unassuming corner market deli in the heart of Santa Rosa. This is an often-overlooked place since it's surrounded by much-flashier eateries, and it's decidedly catering to breakfast and lunch fare; particularly sandwiches, salads and wraps. We were wooed by their social media presence the first time, but we review two visits with different meals each time! Is this a diamond in the rough of downtown Santa Rosa, or should you keep on walking? Tune in and find out! As always, we give our number rating and discuss what we would order next time!
Sergio's Order
1: September Special(The Blue Buffalo) - Buffalo chicken, ranch, blue cheese crumbles, tomato and lettuce on your choice of roll.
2: The Mona Lisa - ham, salami, mortadella, havarti, lettuce, olive tapenade, roasted red peppers, Italian dressing on sour roll.
Vanessa's Order
1: Cobb On The Corner - Turkey, bacon, avocado, blue cheese crumbles, tomato, lettuce & mayo, Chinese chicken salad.
2: What's Your Beef - Roast beef, smoked cheddar, avocado, cream cheese, horseradish, lettuce & onion.
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One of Sergio's first ever Vietnamese food restaurants he ever ate from is this week's review! Mainly known for its pho, we tried some of their other fare, since that is normally what we do anyway. We had to find the menu to order from them on Yelp, that is how much of a hole-in-the-wall this place is! But it has a great reputation, and prices to match. How does it hold up to say, Simply Vietnam? Tune in and find out! As always, we give our number rating and what we would get next time.
We also address why we took down our former episode 28. We do this show for fun, so anything that makes it not-fun for us we will delete. We cover it pretty well in the first ten minutes of this episode, but if you're only interested in the review skip ahead to 10:00 exactly.
Sergio's Order:
The #46 (BBQ Pork, Shrimp And Egg Roll Over Rice), Thai iced tea
Vanessa's Order:
The #36(BBQ Pork, Shrimp And Egg Roll Over Vermicelli Noodles), A5 (Chicken Salad), Thai iced tea
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On this episode, we review one of the most bizarre dining experiences of recent memory: Wild Bird restaurant at the Flamingo Hotel in Santa Rosa. Could this place even be considered a restaurant? Listen to why it was weird, and if we would go back! As always, we give our number rating at the end, and what we would order next time!
Sergio's Order:
The Wild Bird with Bacon, The Angry Bird
Vanessa's Order:
The Wild Bird with Bacon, Wild Bird Slushie
wildbirdsr.com
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We try Starks's Brazilian BBQ Pop-Up offering for our anniversary! This is our second outing together in the Starks restaurant family, but it is a unique offering for these times. This is an all-you-can-eat dinner at $49 per person. We get to sample from a fairly big sample of offerings here, and delight in them thoroughly! Want to know what to avoid and what to gorge on?? Tune in and find out! We rank each round in order of favorite to least-favorite bites, and give our overall number rating at the end, and talk about how we would approach this same meal next time. Also, some exciting news updates about our restaurant from episode 25, Sol Food!
Our Order:
Round 1 - Hot Garlic Dill Bread, Heirloom Tomato Sweet Onion and Blue Cheese Salad, Orange Chili Glazed Crispy Calamari, Potato Scallion Bacon and Smoked Cheddar Fondue, Caesar Salad
Round 2 - New York Steak/Ribeye Steak, Filet Mignon, Smoked Pork Belly, Ora King Salmon, Tamarind Glazed Shrimp, Soy Butter Rice, Chili Lime Corn On The Cob, Roasted Broccolini, House Steak Sauce, Salsa Verde
Round 3 - Berry Crisp With Sweet Corn Streusel and Whipped Cream, S'mores Chocolate Cake
Drinks
Sergio: Weekend At Harvey's (Hangar One Vodka, Yuzu Liqueur, Galliano, Lemon, Orange)
Vanessa: Jalisco Sunset (Herradura Blanca Tequila, St George Rasberry, Lemon, Pineapple Cider)
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We did it! We review the legendary Sol Food. You've heard of it. You've probably been there. Come celebrate the greatness with us! Learn about what our go-to's are, and what we are excited about for next time! As always, we give our number rating at the end.
Sergio's Order
Chuleton Sandwich
Vanessa's Order
Ensalada De Pollo(Chicken Salad), Mango Iced Tea (Te Helado)
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Pat's Cafe has been a Guerneville institution for almost a century! We review its current iteration which is Pat's INTERNATIONAL Cafe! We came for one thing and one thing only: The Korean Fried Crack sandwich! This sandwich is legendary. How is it this time? Tune in and find out! As always we give our number rating and tell you what we would order for next time.
Sergio's Order:
Korean Fried Crack Sandwich w/Fries, Scrimshaw Pilsner
Vanessa's Order:
Korean Fried Crack Sandwich w/Fries, Summer Salad, Latte
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Our first-ever second review of a restaurant! Our first visit we talked about on episode #18. It was an unexpected gem, so much so that it was one of the main reasons we came back to the Tahoe area! We had some high hopes for an amazing second try. How did it measure up? Was it able to live up to our anticipation? Tune in and find out! As always, we give our number rating and say what we would order next time.
Sergio's Order: Help Wanted, Unspoken Words, Fried Cheese Curds, Meatball Pie Pizza
Vanessa's Order: Sixteen In July, O.T.T. House Salad, Pork & Padron Pizza (w/added burrata)
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Our first ever Versus episode! What better inaugural episode than to compare these two establishments with such similar names to each other? Similar in name but such different experiences! Who will emerge as the worthiest restaurant to represent the beautiful Russian River? Tune in and find out - We get to the bottom of which establishment has the best food, ambiance, ordering process, and where we would most like to come back to! We review both the Windsor and Santa Rosa locations of the Russian River Brewing Company. For all three places, we give our number review at the end and what we would order next time, and you will know for sure which place we rated the best!
Sergio's Order:
Russian River Pub (Forestville, CA): Killer Prime Rib Sandwich
Russian River Brewing Co. (Windsor, CA): Build-Your-Own-Burger (Medium Burger w/pepper jack cheese, Russian River sauce, malted bacon)
Russian River Brewing Co. (Santa Rosa, CA): Magnum Calzone
Vanessa's Order:
Russian River Pub (Forestville, CA): Teriyaki Wings w/Teriyaki and Buffalo sauce
Russian River Brewing Co. (Windsor, CA): House Greens
Russian River Brewing Co. (Santa Rosa, CA): Caprese Salad, Beer Bites
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We review Smokin' Bowls, a fast-casual restaurant in Rohnert Park that offers a very eclectic menu. They PACK these bowls with flavors inspired by cuisine across the nation and beyond! With modest prices and a very humble location, is this a place worth making the trek to? Do tune in and find out! As always, we give our number review at the end and pick what we might get for next time!
Sergio's Order:
Buffalo Chicken Bowl Combo w/Cream Soda
Vanessa's Order:
Balsamic Chicken Salad
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We ate our way through Oregon! From the coast to the Gorge all the way down through the high desert, we sampled a good handful of what the Beaver State has to offer in culinary fare. Who was the surprise hit? Who made it into the Slam The Door Club?? The reason may shock you! Tune in and maybe get inspired to take your own trip through this beautiful state! As always, we give our number reviews and what we would order next time.
Bandon Fish Market (Bandon OR) Sergio: Lingcod Fish And Chips Vanessa: Halibut Fish And Chips
Elmer's (Portland OR) Sergio: Crispy Chicken Salad Vanessa: Dungeness Crab BLT Salad
Spooky's (The Dalles OR) Sergio: Pizza Sandwich Vanessa: Oriental Chicken Salad
Sugarpine Drive-In (Troutdale OR) Sergio: Larch Mountain Sundae Vanessa: Vanilla Soft-Serve With Butterscotch Magic Shell and Rainbow Sprinkles
Chomp Chomp (Bend OR) Sergio: The Mighty Gyudon Vanessa: Pork Belly and Beef Skewers, Chicken Karaage
The Blackberry Patch (Burney, CA) Sergio: Taco Salad Vanessa: Crispy Chicken Deluxe Salad
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We get take-out from Sushi Hana, a "mid-tier" sushi restaurant in Sebastopol, California and a place that Vanessa has been frequenting for years but is Sergio's first time. How does it measure up to other sushi restaurants the hosts are familiar with? As always, we give our number rating and what we would order for next time. Sergio's Order: Negi Hama Sesame Chicken Vanessa's Order: Sushi Tempura Special (Assorted Tempura, Rice, California Rolls, Miso Soup, Sunomono)
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This is a "mammoth" episode(that's an Eastern Sierra joke, get it??)! We recap our many meals we had during our trip to the various places in the Sierras. We review 53 Cafe(Mammoth Lakes, CA), Toomey's(Mammoth Lakes, CA), Jolly Kone(Bridgeport, CA), Terrace Oyster Bar(Reno, NV), The Purple Parrot(Reno, NV), and Old Town Tap(Truckee, CA)! We give our number ratings for all of these and what we would order for next time. Sorry about some of the tech hiccups! Hopefully they are fixed as seamlessly as possible.
Sergio's Order
53 Cafe: Ham Sandwich, Jalapeno Chips, Sprite
Toomey's: "World's Best Chicken Wings", (Shared) Triple Chocolate Cake
Jolly Kone: Sausage and Egg Biscuit with Cheese, Side of Fries
Terrace Oyster Bar: "Mandarin Confusion," Poke Bowl, Colossal Mazatlan Cocktail(Shared)
The Purple Parrot: Parrot Breakfast, Black Tea
Old Town Tap: "Gilded Age," (Shared:) Cheese Curds, Watermelon Salad, Mushroom Pizza
Vanessa's Order
53 Cafe: Turkey Sandwich, BBQ Chips, Coke
Toomey's: Lobster Taquitos, (Shared) Triple Chocolate Cake
Jolly Kone: Fried Chicken Sandwich w/Fries
Terrace Oyster Bar: "Long Island Ginger Snap," New England Lobster Roll, Colossal Mazatlan Cocktail(Shared)
The Purple Parrot: Eggs Benedict, Strawberry Shake
Old Town Tap: "String of Lies," (Shared:) Cheese Curds, Watermelon Salad, Mushroom Pizza
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We review "What A Chicken," the least Mexican-sounding Mexican restaurant ever! This place has a unique flavor that stands out from your typical taqueria. Are we into it though? We learn about the name, eat lots of chicken, and Sergio speaks a lot of Spanish; Vanessa swoons. As always, we give our number rating and what we would order next time! Sergio's Order: Chicken Burrito (no sour cream, no guac) Vanessa's Order: Chicken Wrap (no onions)
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We review a Russian River institution! This is a place we drive past almost every time we go out to the coast. It's in one of the most beautiful settings to have a restaurant so It's a place we went in wanting to like so much! Do we leave feeling pleasantly surprised, or disappointed? Listen and find out! As always, we give our number rating, and say what we would get next time.
Sergio's Order:
Bourbon Smash, Open Face Brisket Sandwich on Texas Toast, Spicy Honey Garlic Wings
Vanessa's Order:
Berry Icee (alcoholic), Prime Rib Sandwich
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We review Fork Roadhouse! We sit on their legendary creekside patio and have ourselves a lunch on a warm sunny summer day. Vanessa catches a case of the cold taco! We give our number rating and talk about what we would get next time!
Sergio's Order:
Steak and Pepperjack Melt, Hard Lime Seltzer
Vanessa's Order:
Pork Belly Fried Egg Tacos, Maine Root Ginger Beer
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We review Fishetarian, a quirky roadside stop along Highway 1 in Bodega Bay. This place is self-proclaimed as a "Bummer-Free Zone." Do we leave Fishetarian bummin' or hummin'? Tune in and find out! As always, we give our number ratings and discuss what we would get for next time. Sergio's Order Fried Combo, Reality Czech Pilsner Vanessa's Order Ahi Sandwich, Crabbie's Ginger Beer
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Our first time at a sit-down restaurant in months! We were in the Sonoma area, so we decided to check out Hopmonk's Sonoma location for some outdoor eats. How did they adapt the outdoor sit-down experience to the current social distancing climate? How were their drinks and smaller menu? Tune in and find out our number rating and what we would get for next time!
Sergio's Order:
Tavern Limeade, Fish Tacos, and Buffalo Chicken Wings
Vanessa's Order:
Tito's Mule, Grilled Cheese with Ham with Sweet Potato Fries
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The president of the Saucekeeters joins the gang this week to talk about a newcomer to the Sonoma County pizza scene, Pizzaleah in Windsor, California. Their pizza has won multiple awards, but will it win our hearts? Tune in and find out! As always, we give our number rating out of ten and say what we would get for next time at the end.
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We review Hang Ah Dim Sum, a dim sum restaurant with a surprisingly long history! We get into Vanessa's own personal history with the original SF location, the ordering process, the mixed bag of what to get and what to skip, the lack of sauce (Gasp!) and what we would get for next time! What is flour crispy?? As a bonus part of the show, we review the worst pork buns in the history of pork-bunnery! We throw in a review of China Villa in San Anselmo as well. As always, we give our number rating out of ten.
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Ramen Gaijin! You've heard us talk about it before. You've hopefully gone before. We waited for so long to have it open again during quarantine, and now it's here! Will the take-out experience hold up to the dine-in experience? Tune in and find out! As always, we give our number ratings at the end, and talk about what we would get for next time.
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Our first ever guest joins us! Tony Guaraldi Brown gets a sandwich at Ike's with us and talks about it. This popular San Francisco small chain made its way up to Santa Rosa, and we make sense of its gigantic and eclectic menu. With selections like Hot Momma Huda, The Deep Throat, and If I Were Cute, how do you choose? Let us know how we did with our selections. As always, we give our number ratings at the end. Follow Tony at @tony_guaraldi_brown on Instagram.
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Chicago's Pizza With A Twist review! Who is Chicago? And what is the twist? Though the pizza box might confuse you, the fact is that this is an Indian pizza place! Vanessa has her first ever Indian pizza, and gives her impression of it. We also detour into talking about what our parents eat, and our experience with Mexican restaurants, so check out this episode if you like tangents! As always, we give our next-time picks and our number rating at the end.
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Carr's Drive-In Review! What do we make of this old-school institution in tiny downtown Forestville, known for its dairy treats and classic American fare + egg rolls?? Is this a diamond in the rough, or is just rough?? Tune in and find out where it ranks in Sonoma County's drive-in-style restaurants.
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We review two different meals at Izakaya Kou, a Japanese restaurant in the Fillmore area of San Francisco. Are both meals home-runs? Listen and find out!
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Acre Pizza Review! Can a coffee shop open up a pizza joint and succeed? With something called "Detroit-style pizza?" Find out what we think of this new restaurant in the Barlow section of Sebastopol, California.
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We took a road trip down to San Diego! We review a stop along the 5 called Pizza Factory, a brunch spot called Werewolf, Thotsakan Thai, Havana Grill, and Troy's Diner. Disappointment and unexpected surprises await!
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We review Gotts Roadside, an upscale drive-in-style burger joint with old-school charm in Saint Helena, California.
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Our very first episode reviews the restaurant that inspired the podcast in the first place: Bird and The Bottle! We talk about what we ordered, the atmosphere of the place, and give our number rating at the end.
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