Ah, it feels good to write a restaurant review! I’ve been so focused on wine following the annual Wine Bloggers Conference that dining and dishing has been low on the blog priority pole. So I’m happy to be back with my thoughts on an Oakland foodie landmark: Bakesale Betty. I expected to blog about this
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Christina of East Bay Dish invited me out on this media lunch to try Farm Burger in Berkeley. Obligatory disclaimer: Our meal was comped. Non-obligatory disclaimer: Our eyes may have been bigger than our stomachs as we pretty much tried two or more items from every section of their menu. Farm Burger is a small
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JJ’s Fish and Chicken 1403 South Miami Boulevard East Durham Sandwiches: $3.89–$5.50 Chicken and Seafood Dinners: $5.99–$10.99 The management asked me not to take pictures at this establishment, so I’ll just try and describe the place for you. It’s a pretty nice, clean, order-at-the-counter restaurant with some country clutter in the form of wood barrels
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Southern Fast Food Series #3: Smithfield’s Chicken ‘N Bar-B-Q More than 30 locations throughout North Carolina This location: 3578 Davis Drive, Morrisville, NC Website Boxes of Chicken: $6.99-$22.99 Platters (2 sides and hushpuppies): $5.89-$6.99 Snacks (Fries): $4.49-5.29 Smithfield’s, obviously getting their start in Smithfield, NC, is a North Carolina chain that focuses on fried chicken
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