Feelin' Foodie tag:,2008:/4 2008-10-03T20:49:21Z Movable Type 3.34 Food in Oaxaca tag:www.feelinfoodie.com,2008://4.1223 2008-10-03T20:38:04Z 2008-10-03T20:49:21Z A quick post to get my thoughts in order before a series of longer posts about food in Oaxaca. First of all, tlayudas are the heartbeat of Oaxaca, not mole, closely followed by tamales oaxaquenos (but only on Sundays). And...
  • 20 de Noviembre which has a Mayordomo nearby and a decent food court, although the best food is elsewhere
  • Abastos Market which has very little food
  • La Merced near Tlayudas de Libre which is the best food market in town - go here for the empanadas which look like quesadillas to me
    • Look around there is always something exciting going on in the markets. They're worth it for the atmosphere alone. And don't freak out about the hygiene. It's fine as long as you go in the mornings or where it is busy. Restaurants included: La Olla Las Quince Letras El Topil Marco Polo La Gran Torta El Camino Real for tamales Casa Oaxaca restaurant, hotel and cafe (the hotel is the best) Tamanalli at Teotitlan del Valle where everything is made from scratch when you order it That's it for the moment. Later I'll give some more information, especially about the incredible Casa Oaxaca and the street food. In the meantime visit this wonderful chowhound post, Night time food stalls in Oaxaca. ]]>     Chez Panisse Dinner Menus tag:www.feelinfoodie.com,2008://4.1222 2008-09-30T20:59:58Z 2008-09-30T21:05:06Z I had a great meal at Chez Panisse downstairs almost a year ago and was feeling a little nostalgic for fine San Francisco modern, organic cuisine. So I thought I'd jump online an update everybody with the latest menus: Downstairs... Chez Panisse downstairs almost a year ago and was feeling a little nostalgic for fine San Francisco modern, organic cuisine. So I thought I'd jump online an update everybody with the latest menus: Downstairs Dinner Menus for the Week of September 29 – October 4, 2008 Monday, September 29 $60
    • Green beans vinaigrette with chanterelle mushrooms and squash blossoms
    • Steak frites: Marin Sun Farms rib-eye steak grilled over vine cuttings with marrow-garlic butter, shoestring potatoes, cherry tomatoes, and watercress
    • Peach Melba
    Tuesday, September 30 $75
    • Butter lettuce salad with goat cheese toasts
    • Fried Drakes Bay oysters with cucumbers and spicy tarragon Mayonnaise
    • Spit-roasted Wolfe Ranch pork with succotash of Chino Ranch vegetables
    • Cox's Orange Pippin apple tart with huckleberry ice cream
    Wednesday, October 1 $75
    • Avocado and tomato salad with rocket, pancetta, and farm egg
    • Coho salmon paillard with capers, parsley, and Meyer lemon
    • Braised Magruder Ranch pastured veal with wild mushrooms and squash blossoms
    • Wild fennel ice cream coupe with figs and raspberries
    Thursday, October 2 $75
    • Country-style pork terrine with pickled beets, leeks, and cherry tomatoes
    • Tomales Bay mussels marinière
    • Grilled Sonoma Liberty duck breast with shell bean gratin and tomato confit
    • Red wine-poached pear with crème anglaise
    Friday, October 3 $95
    • An apéritif
    • Local halibut tartare with fried green tomatoes
    • Silver Queen corn soup with basil soufflé
    • Grilled Paine Farm squab with chanterelle mushroom sugo and roasted figs
    • Candied Meyer lemon ice cream profiteroles with raspberries
    Saturday, October 4 $95
    • An apéritif
    • White gazpacho with almonds and grapes
    • Live Santa Barbara spot shrimp a la plancha
    • Grilled Wolfe Ranch quail with chorizo, sweet peppers, and vegetable paella
    • Black Mission fig tart with burnt caramel ice cream
    Enjoy to all those lucky enough to be eating there this week!]]>     La Media Naranja tag:www.feelinfoodie.com,2008://4.1220 2008-09-30T17:13:10Z 2008-09-30T17:20:44Z My favourite cafe in San Miguel de Allende, just make sure it is actually open as they slip away to upstate New York over summer. La Media Naranja has fresh food, a great cook and a quirky atmosphere. It has... Bugambilia. La Media Naranja has it all. Sit back and watch the crowd, the streets below while waiting for great, healthy simple Mexican and cafe food.]]> Bugambilia tag:www.feelinfoodie.com,2008://4.1219 2008-09-30T17:09:16Z 2008-09-30T17:13:30Z I'm a sucker for a great tortilla soup and a killer guacamole and love Bugambilia for both. I think that they have the best sopa azteca or tortilla soup in San Miguel. The broth is tomatoey and has a fantastic... I'm a sucker for a great tortilla soup and a killer guacamole and love Bugambilia for both. I think that they have the best sopa azteca or tortilla soup in San Miguel. The broth is tomatoey and has a fantastic chile flavour running through it. The tortillas are crisp and thinly sliced, not too oily or fatty and the cheese is superb. Other soups are also excellent but I haven't tried any of the mains. Great music on weeknights and relaxed atmosphere. La Fonda Escondida tag:www.feelinfoodie.com,2008://4.1218 2008-09-30T17:05:03Z 2008-09-30T17:10:37Z La Fonda Escondida is a great little cafe hidden away by La Fabrica Aurora off Calzada de la Aurora in San Miguel de Allende. I especially like the lentil salad with feta and cranberries, the falafel salad (when the falafel... La Fonda Escondida is a great little cafe hidden away by La Fabrica Aurora off Calzada de la Aurora in San Miguel de Allende. I especially like the lentil salad with feta and cranberries, the falafel salad (when the falafel is warm its even better) and the bean salad. The salmon flautas are great when they are on the menu. The burger is a little disappointing and I've heard they have killer ribs. Desserts are excellent they have an amazing chocolate brownie with Oaxacan chocolate which is amazing. Nice environment, great service and everybody is really friendly. Definitely a great San Miguel find. WOT - A Wine, Olive Oil and Tapas Tasting Event tag:www.feelinfoodie.com,2008://4.1205 2008-09-29T14:18:27Z 2008-09-29T14:21:11Z Where to Eat in San Francisco tag:www.feelinfoodie.com,2008://4.1203 2008-09-29T02:50:32Z 2008-09-29T03:07:39Z The New York Times has some great eating tips and the readers comments are often even better. Here are some of their recommendations for San Francisco: Ferry Building Slanted Door Burma Superstar Greens and Michael Mina Their readers also recommend:... San Francisco:
    • Ferry Building
    • Slanted Door
    • Burma Superstar
    • Greens and
    • Michael Mina
    Their readers also recommend:
    • Capp's Corner Ristorante
    • North Beach Pizza
    • Caffe Trieste
    • Molinari's Delicatessen
    • Trattoria Contadina
    • Jackson Fillmore
    • La Ciccia
    • Deep Sushi
    • La Taqueri
    • Le Colonial
    • House of Nanking
    • Citizen Cake
    • Pauline's Pizzaria
    • Cha Ya
    • Millennium
    • Ferry Plaza Seafoods
    • Bodega Bistro
    • The Blue Plate
    • Isa
    • Thanh Long
    • Street Restaurant
    • Poleng
    • The Alembic
    • Dosa
    • Pakwan
    • Brothers BBQ
    • Sushi Bistro
    • Zushi Puzzle
    • Colibri
    • Pancho Villa Taqueria
    • Jardiniere
    • Chez Panisse Bistro
    • Bissap Baobab
    • Zuni Cafe
    • Piperade
    • Le Petit Robert
    • Blowfish
    • Ace Wasabi
    • Delfina
    • Dotties Tru-Blue Cafe
    • Kokari
    • The Basque Community Center
    • Taqueria Cancun
    • El Primo
    • Quince
    • Four Seas Restaurant
    • Blue Bottle
    • PPQ Dungeness Island
    • Bi-Rite Grocery
    • Anjou
    • Tadich Grill
    • Brazil Cafe
    • Breads of India
    • Cheeseboard Pizza
    • Fleur de Lys
    • Gary Danko
    • Terzo
    • Limon
    • Blue Bottle Kiosk
    • Citizen Cake
    • Alembic
    • Zazie
    • Kate's Kitchen
    • Modern Tea
    • Hayes Valley Grill
    • Globe
    • Bittersweet
    • Zachary's Pizza
    • Arizmendi Bakery
    • Koo
    • Original Joe's
    • Thep Phanom
    • Ti Couz
    • Sushi Zone
    • Tommy's Mexican
    • A16
    • Ristorante Milano
    • Espetus
    • Sam Wo's
    • Swan Oyster Depot
    • Taylor's Automatic Refresher
    • San Francisco Art Institute
    • Mi Lindo Peru
    • Homeplate
    • The Citrus Club
    • Ella's
    • Dragon Well
    • Golden Gate Bakery
    • Dottie's True Blue Cafe
    • Big Mouth Burgers
    • Cafe Gratitude
    • Zarzuella
    • La Rondalla
    • Sauce
    • Hunan Homes
    • Jai Yun
    • The Brazen Head
    • Philz
    • Pancho Villa Taqueria
    That's a lot of places to try....]]>     Singapore Food Safari 2007 tag:www.feelinfoodie.com,2008://4.1202 2008-09-29T01:24:44Z 2008-09-29T01:34:07Z A great way to spend a day in Singapore, why not check out the Singapore Food Safari 2007. These are all Makansutra favourites and each is worth further exploration in its own right. The trip includes: High Street Tai Wah...
  • High Street Tai Wah Pork Noodle
  • Lim Kee (Orchard) Banana Fritters
  • No. 18 Fried Kway Teow at the Zion Road Riverside Food Centre
  • Sakunthala's Restaurant
  • Old Long House Popiah and
  • Carrot Cake
    • Just six little meals. View the itinerary or read more at the Makansutra.]]>     Makansutra tag:www.feelinfoodie.com,2008://4.1200 2008-09-29T01:10:53Z 2008-09-29T01:16:27Z One of the best guidebooks in the world the Makansutra lists the best hawker stalls and cheap eats in Singapore. Check out the website, buy a copy of the book and start chowing your way through Singapore. In my opinion... Makansutra lists the best hawker stalls and cheap eats in Singapore. Check out the website, buy a copy of the book and start chowing your way through Singapore. In my opinion the best way to pass three days in Singapore is to eat at die, die must try eateries all day and night.... they have the three bowls and three chopsticks for those who haven't seen the book yet... foodie heaven]]> Adam Food Centre tag:www.feelinfoodie.com,2008://4.1201 2008-09-29T01:05:57Z 2008-09-29T01:20:59Z One of the best food centres in Singapore, Adam Food Centre, located at no. 2 Adam Road, has enough nasi lemak, fish ball noodles, laksa, bbq pork and other Singaporean and Malaysian hawker delights to keep you occupied for weeks....
  • The 2 Number 1 Nasi Lemak
  • Mee Soto & Mee Rebus
  • Noo Cheng Adam Road Prawn Noodle
  • Yummy Rojak
  • Bahrakath Mutton Soup King
    • But go there, ask a local what is best and sample it for yourself. Or even better check out the Makansutra's guide to the Food Centre. Personally I can vouch for the nasi lemak, the prawn noodle, the rojak and the mutton soup as well as plenty of other classic dishes at this great food centre.]]>     More places to eat in Mexico City tag:www.feelinfoodie.com,2008://4.1199 2008-09-29T00:41:42Z 2008-09-30T21:46:15Z Planning for a coming trip to Mexico City so I got online. Here are a few recommendations based on the New York Times site:: Salon Paris Fonda El Refugio Casa Merlos Condesa DF Hotel Restaurant D.O. Guadalupe Reyes JASO Churreria... New York Times site::
    • Salon Paris
    • Fonda El Refugio
    • Casa Merlos
    • Condesa DF Hotel Restaurant
    • D.O.
    • Guadalupe Reyes
    • JASO
    • Churreria el Moro
    • SUD777
    • La Barraca Valenciana
    • Aguila y Sol
    • El Izote of Patricia Quintana
    • Primos
    • El Charco De Las Ranas
    • Pujol
    • La Fonda San Angel
    • Bar La Opera
    • Puerto Madera
    • Contramar
    • Danubio
    • Bellinghousen
    • El Mirador
    • La Montejo
    • El Pendulo
    • Lampuga
    • Puntarena
    • Taqueria Hola
    • La Bipolar
    • Manjar
    • Glutonnerie
    • Los Danzantes
    • El Borrego Viudo
    • El Cafe la Gloria
    • La Morena
    • El Sep's
    • Il Toscano
    • Don Asado
    • Mele
    • Boca del Rio
    • Fisher's
    • La Polar
    • Maria del Alma
    • Bakea
    • Chai Bar
    • T-Cla
    • Tezca
    • Neveria Roxy
    • Don Chon
    • MP Bistro
    • El Farolito
    • El Bajio
    • El Cardenal
    • Tacos El Califa
    • Hostería Santo Domingo
    • Tortas Don Polo
    • Quesadillas de Maria Isabel
    • Taqueria la Onda
    • Cambalache
    • Villa María
    • Las Lupitas
    • Fonda Santa Anita
    • Palominos
    • Ligaya
    • Yug
    I'm sure we'll find something good to eat out of this great list.]]>     Churros at El Moro tag:www.feelinfoodie.com,2008://4.1198 2008-09-29T00:36:48Z 2008-09-29T00:40:59Z A great tip from Macha Mexico, I'll be visiting El Moro on my next trip to DF: If you haven’t seen a listing for El Moro, then it’s time to buy a new guidebook; this Mexico City institution can’t be... El Moro on my next trip to DF: If you haven’t seen a listing for El Moro, then it’s time to buy a new guidebook; this Mexico City institution can’t be missed by those with a sweet tooth or an appreciation for un-self-conscious retro settings. I find that the architecture, signage, and fashion of the Centro Historico act almost like an erratic time machine, leaping decades and even centuries from block to block, or even storefront to storefront. El Moro is firmly lodged in the mid-twentieth century, with cafeteria style tables, beautiful tiled walls and columns, and smartly-uniformed waitresses. The menu inside El Moro is simple enough: churros and four different types of chocolate (hot chocolate). Although I encourage enough visits to determine your own favorite, I enjoy the chocolate frances because it is slightly less sweet than the other choices. If by chance the mild temperatures in Mexico City should creep up to the point where hot chocolate is not applealing, El Moro also offers milkshakes served in classic, soda fountain glasses, as well as your usual bottled refrescos. ]]> Macha Mexico tag:www.feelinfoodie.com,2008://4.1197 2008-09-29T00:33:24Z 2008-09-29T00:38:12Z A couple of gringa dykes stumbled across the gay scene in Mexico City and have been writing about it and the city ever since. It's a classic website but what caught my attention was the excellent, if slightly neglected, food... food column. Check it out when you next head to Mexico City for some great tips like:
    • Organic Options in Coyoacán: Ruta de la Seda
    • Papalotl
    • Orgasmic Micheladas at Restaurante Marifer: a narrative of Pie de la Cuesta
    • Churros at El Moro and
    • tortas: La Barraca Valenciana
    In fact check out Macha Mexico even if you have no plans to visit Mexico or Mexico City.]]>     Burrito Eater tag:www.feelinfoodie.com,2008://4.1196 2008-09-29T00:25:04Z 2008-09-29T00:33:17Z A great site that covers Bay Area burritos, Burrito Eater reviews burritos from San Francisco and the Bay Area. The site rates burritos on: Size Tortilla Meat Rice Beans Cheese Vegetables Sauciness Spiciness Ingredient mix Temperature Burstage abatement Intangibility The... Burrito Eater reviews burritos from San Francisco and the Bay Area. The site rates burritos on:
    1. Size
    2. Tortilla
    3. Meat
    4. Rice
    5. Beans
    6. Cheese
    7. Vegetables
    8. Sauciness
    9. Spiciness
    10. Ingredient mix
    11. Temperature
    12. Burstage abatement
    13. Intangibility
    The site may be a lot of fun buts intentions are noble and serious. Why eat a bad burrito when you can be in burrito heaven every night in San Francisco. What do they say about themselves? Burritoeater.com aims to be the Web’s most complete source of information on San Francisco taquerias – where they’re located, what they look like, if they’re open late, whether they serve breakfast, what the SF Department of Public Health says about them, which ones double as cell phone retailers, etc. etc. And while we realize that food may be one of the most objectively regarded things in life, we’re not shy about offering our opinion on any given burrito shop in town. Why? Well, we saw a great need awhile back. Obviously, San Francisco is lousy with taquerias, and given the broad mass appeal of burritos here, creating a complete information source for our fair city’s burrito shops seemed like the right thing to do. Also, it’s mighty entertaining to venture around town and eat burritos everywhere. Is it as fun as skimming rocks on a frozen lake? If you imagine that the rocks are burritos and the lake is our systematic, fully thawed engine of analysis, then yes, it is.]]>     Where To Go Next in London tag:www.feelinfoodie.com,2008://4.1195 2008-09-28T20:08:23Z 2008-09-28T20:11:31Z Jeremy Wayne from Food and Wine tells us Where To Go Next in London. His tips: Geales 2 Farmer St. 011-44-20-772-77528. Launceston Place 1A Launceston Pl. 011-44- 20-793-76912. Leon 011-44-20-743-75280. Great Queen Street 32 Great Queen St. 011-44-20-724-20622. Wild Honey... Where To Go Next in London. His tips: Geales 2 Farmer St. 011-44-20-772-77528. Launceston Place 1A Launceston Pl. 011-44- 20-793-76912. Leon 011-44-20-743-75280. Great Queen Street 32 Great Queen St. 011-44-20-724-20622. Wild Honey 12 St. George St. 011-44-20-775-89160. ]]>