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5 December, 2016

The Lunchpad in San Francisco

The Lunchpad in San Francisco
Posted in : Bars and Tasting Rooms, Bars in San Francisco - CA, Dining in San Francisco - CA, Restaurants, Spirits, Vodka on by : The Gourmez
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Obligatory disclaimer: This post is based on a media event held by the Lunchpad, so portions are sized down and it was all free to me. The Lunchpad has been holding court in Hayes Valley’s Noir Lounge for about three years now, transforming the posh, gothic nightlife space into . . . a posh, gothic
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30 November, 2015

Bakesale Betty

Bakesale Betty
Posted in : Dining in Oakland - CA, Restaurants on by : The Gourmez
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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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5 February, 2015

Mac & Cheese Night #7 at Farmerbrown

Mac & Cheese Night #7 at Farmerbrown
Comments : 1 Posted in : Dining in San Francisco - CA, Restaurants on by : The Gourmez
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First Mac & Cheese Night of 2015! This outing took us to Farmerbrown, just about a block from the Powell St. BART stop in the heart of downtown San Francisco. Our original location was meant to be Grub in the Mission District, but it turns out Grub must have closed sometime in December! That makes
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21 August, 2014

Mirchi

Mirchi
Comments : 4 Posted in : Dining in Fremont - CA, Restaurants on by : The Gourmez
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One of my friends is a police officer in Fremont, and thus he knows all the awesome hole-in-the-wall spots to grab a bite in his precinct. Mirchi is one of those, and I’ve joined him twice for lunch there now. It’s located at the end of a small strip of shops, so you may pass
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20 February, 2014

Ribs ‘N Things

Ribs ‘N Things
Posted in : Dining in Hayward - CA, Restaurants on by : The Gourmez
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This was my second visit to Ribs ‘N Things, and I was as impressed by this soul food and barbecue joint as I was the first time.  That first time, we were waited on for dinner in their modest dining room decorated with jazz paintings. The dining room is roped off sometimes, but they are
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26 September, 2011

Beasley’s Chicken + Honey

Comments : 5 Posted in : Dining in Raleigh - NC, Restaurants on by : The Gourmez
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Beasley’s Chicken + Honey 237 S. Wilmington Street Downtown Raleigh We tried Beasley’s with a bunch of fellow foodies, two of whom are huge fans of the spot. It’s a concept restaurant by Ashley Christiansen, a two-times James Beard nominee, which is a huge honor. The space sells only fried chicken and sides. You can
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18 April, 2011

Dame’s Chicken and Waffles

Comments : 2 Posted in : Dining in Durham - NC, Restaurants on by : The Gourmez
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Dame’s Chicken & Waffles 317 West Main Street Downtown Durham Website $9.25–$12.25 When my family was in town, I had the chance to participate in a very important event for any Durhamite—I went to Dame’s Chicken and Waffles for the first time. This cafe, reorganized from a previous incarnation as Blue Mountain Catering to focus
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17 January, 2011

Country Junction

Comments : 3 Posted in : Dining in Durham - NC, Restaurants on by : The Gourmez
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Country Junction 4823 NC Highway 55 Crossroads of Hwys. 55 & 54 Durham Breakfast: $2.55–$4.55 Lunch: $3.39–$6.99 I have passed Country Junction on the road a great many times. Getting my car repaired at AAA allowed for me to walk over and try it out for breakfast. I believe the building may have housed fast
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