Mr. Bauer gives us his thoughts on Joanne Weir’s four-month-old upscale Sausalito taqueria, Copita. While others have commented on the solid margaritas, Bauer finds his “marred with way too much agave nectar” and even asked for lime juice to cut the sweet. He finds good things to say about the guacamole, corn soup, and the ceviche, but that’s about it. He complains of bland tacos and under-seasoned chicken, as well as dry carnitas and some albondigas that “couldn’t compare to what you’ll find at Comal in Berkeley.” (Ouch). Also, at least on one visit, he had an up-selling server who “grated on my last nerve.” So yeah: two stars. [Chron, Hirsch’s earlier thoughts]
Jesse Hirsch has many nice things to say about American Eatery, Prather Ranch’s eight-month-old takeout counter at the Ferry Building. He declares, in no uncertain terms, “the meat is good,” He loves the “high-octane” burger and a pork loin sandwich piled with onion rings, as well as a lamb sausage that was “beyond reproach.” And some vegetable sides were pretty good too, including a grilled peach and quinoa salad. [Examiner]
