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Actually Pretty Awesome
Actually Pretty Awesome
Apr. 26, 2013
Actually Pretty Awesome: Fried Milk-Braised Celery Hearts at Hard Water
Kind of like fried cardoons, but maybe better.
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Jay Barmann
Actually Pretty Awesome
Apr. 19, 2013
Actually Pretty Awesome: The Meatloaf Sandwich at Hi-Lo
Super chunky. Topped with cheddar. Yes.
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Jay Barmann
Actually Pretty Awesome
Apr. 12, 2013
Actually Pretty Awesome: Snap Peas and Short Ribs at Hutong
They’re damn spicy, and good.
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Jay Barmann
Actually Pretty Awesome
Apr. 2, 2013
Actually Pretty Awesome: The Rainbow Trout at Rich Table
Pretty much every dish is a winner, though.
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Jay Barmann
Actually Pretty Awesome
Mar. 27, 2013
Actually Pretty Awesome: Crispy Chicken and Yuca Fries at Pica Pica Castro
It’s one of the new dinner platters at the just-opened Castro location.
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Jay Barmann
Actually Pretty Awesome
Mar. 1, 2013
Actually Pretty Awesome: Dungeness Crab Soup at Canteen
Whoa is it good.
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Jay Barmann
Actually Pretty Awesome
Feb. 15, 2013
Actually Pretty Awesome: The Trick Dog at Trick Dog
It’s in the shape of a hot dog, you see.
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Jay Barmann
Actually Pretty Awesome
Feb. 11, 2013
Actually Pretty Awesome: The Fried Chicken Sandwich at Hi Tops
It’s like Bakesale Betty’s, but a little better.
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Jay Barmann
Actually Pretty Awesome
Feb. 4, 2013
Actually Pretty Awesome: Dungeness Crab Salad at Haven
The food at the Jack London spot, by chef Kim Alter, remains notably strong and interesting.
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Jay Barmann
Actually Pretty Awesome
Jan. 30, 2013
Actually Pretty Awesome: Chicken Drums at Rickybobby
They’re like Asian chicken wings on steroids.
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Jay Barmann
Actually Pretty Awesome
Jan. 24, 2013
Actually Pretty Awesome: The Doc Hopper at Absinthe
It’s a shandy made with Anchor Distilling’s new hop vodka.
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Jay Barmann
Actually Pretty Awesome
Jan. 15, 2013
Actually Pretty Awesome: The Burger at KronnerBurger
KronnerBurger is chef Chris Kronner’s pop-up, currently appearing at Bruno’s.
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Jay Barmann
Actually Pretty Awesome
Jan. 3, 2013
Actually Pretty Awesome: Bang Bang Chicken Wings at M.Y. China
They’re an above-average example of the fried-and-sauced Sichuan chicken wings you may already be familiar with.
By
Jay Barmann
Actually Pretty Awesome
Dec. 5, 2012
Actually Pretty Awesome: ‘Fruit Loops’ at Chambers Eat + Drink
It’s a playful and inventive haute spin on the candied lemon flavors of the cereal.
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Jay Barmann
Actually Pretty Awesome
Dec. 3, 2012
Actually Pretty Awesome: Smoked Pulled Goat at Southpaw BBQ
It’s damn delicious, and addictive.
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Jay Barmann
Actually Pretty Awesome
Nov. 16, 2012
Actually Pretty Awesome: Manti Dumplings at Troya Fillmore
They’re small, round, and filled with oniony beef.
By
Jay Barmann
Actually Pretty Awesome
Nov. 5, 2012
Actually Pretty Awesome: The Flaming Sea Bass Roll at Elephant Sushi
This is a chef that likes to light things on fire.
By
Carolyn Feng-Friberg
Actually Pretty Awesome
Oct. 24, 2012
Actually Pretty Awesome: Black Risotto With Uni and Egg at Prospect
It’s an off-menu dish in honor of the Giants.
By
Jay Barmann
Actually Pretty Awesome
Oct. 19, 2012
Actually Pretty Awesome: Lentil Salad at Lolinda
It’s simple, but great.
By
Jay Barmann
Actually Pretty Awesome
Oct. 12, 2012
Actually Pretty Awesome: Seared Salmon and Mussel Mashed Potatoes at Bisou
The mussels and potatoes are a clever play on moules and frites.
By
Jay Barmann
Actually Pretty Awesome
Oct. 5, 2012
Actually Pretty Awesome: The Meatloaf at Jamber
It is way, way better than you might expect.
By
Jay Barmann
Actually Pretty Awesome
Sept. 5, 2012
Actually Pretty Awesome: Carrots at Commonwealth
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Jay Barmann
Actually Pretty Awesome
Aug. 16, 2012
Actually Pretty Awesome: Turducken at Honor Bar
It’s a summery take on the Thanksgiving stunt dish.
By
Jay Barmann
Actually Pretty Awesome
Aug. 2, 2012
Actually Pretty Awesome: Scallops With Cucumber at AQ
It’s from the restaurant’s summer menu.
By
Jay Barmann
Actually Pretty Awesome
July 20, 2012
Actually Pretty Awesome: Betelnut’s Beggar’s Chicken
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Jay Barmann
Actually Pretty Awesome
July 12, 2012
Actually Pretty Awesome: Lobster Bread Pudding and Smoked Cod at Maverick
Also, it’s the restaurant’s seventh anniversary.
By
Jay Barmann
Actually Pretty Awesome
July 5, 2012
Actually Pretty Awesome: Sand Dabs at Bar Jules
It remains a solid and endearing neighborhood restaurant.
By
Jay Barmann
Actually Pretty Awesome
June 18, 2012
Actually Pretty Awesome: Green Farro-Sausage Risotto at RN74
Also check out the grilled Spanish octopus.
By
Jay Barmann
Actually Pretty Awesome
June 5, 2012
Actually (Still) Pretty Awesome: Vegan Charcuterie at Gather
Like real charcuterie, the stuff pairs well with cocktails too.
By
Jay Barmann
Actually Pretty Awesome
May 18, 2012
Actually Pretty Awesome: Pickled Eggs at St. Vincent
The curried ones are our favorite.
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Jay Barmann
Actually Pretty Awesome
Apr. 27, 2012
Actually Pretty Awesome: Beef Tongue at Namu Gaji
It’s braised, then pickled, and then grilled to a perfect char.
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Jay Barmann
Actually Pretty Awesome
Apr. 10, 2012
Actually Pretty Awesome: Peruvian Rotisserie Chicken at Brasa
The Peruvian chicken joint in Berkeley is a winner.
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Jay Barmann
Actually Pretty Awesome
Apr. 2, 2012
Actually Pretty Awesome: Duck Confit Salad at Frances
One of the many excellent small plates at Frances.
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Jay Barmann
Actually Pretty Awesome
Mar. 23, 2012
Actually Pretty Awesome: Green Garlic Bread at State Bird Provisions
It’s fried, btw.
By
Jay Barmann
Actually Pretty Awesome
Mar. 14, 2012
Actually Pretty Awesome: Duck Fat Chex Mix at Truck Stop Café
Jake Godby of Humphry Slocombe fame just launched this Monday pop-up at Truck.
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Jay Barmann
Actually Pretty Awesome
Mar. 8, 2012
Actually Pretty Awesome: The Lamb Tongue Salad at Txoko
It’s topped with crispy shoestrings. Yum.
By
Jay Barmann
Actually Pretty Awesome
Feb. 22, 2012
Actually Pretty Awesome: Branzino at AQ
It’s the best fish dishes we’ve had all winter.
By
Jay Barmann
Actually Pretty Awesome
Feb. 3, 2012
Actually Pretty Awesome: The Suckling Pig Sandwich at Sweet Woodruff
It’s a mighty fine pork sandwich.
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Jay Barmann
Actually Pretty Awesome
Jan. 27, 2012
Actually Pretty Awesome: Crudités at Saison
It’s a variant on a classical French dish, and includes a bevy of tiny leaves, as well as a lardo raviolo.
By
Jay Barmann
Actually Pretty Awesome
Jan. 6, 2012
Actually Pretty Awesome: The Roasted Broccoli Sandwich at Split Pea Seduction
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Jay Barmann
Actually Pretty Awesome
Dec. 23, 2011
Actually Pretty Awesome: George Mendes’s Partridge in a Pear Tree
This was from his guest chef stint at Meadowood for the Twelve Days of Christmas.
By
Jay Barmann
Actually Pretty Awesome
Nov. 11, 2011
Actually Pretty Awesome: The Buffalo Burger at Double Decker
The most perfect marriage of Buffalo wings and cheeseburger that we can imagine.
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Jay Barmann
Actually Pretty Awesome
Oct. 14, 2011
Actually Pretty Awesome: Alicia’s Tamales Los Mayas
Alicia’s in Justin Herman Plaza now, with the city’s first tamale cart, Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Jay Barmann
Actually Pretty Awesome
Oct. 3, 2011
Actually Pretty Awesome: The Cocktails at Outerlands
It’s a short list that varies week to week, and you’ll likely find yourself sipping from it while you wait for one of the few tables in this tiny, buzz-worthy Outer Sunset restaurant.
By
Jay Barmann
Actually Pretty Awesome
Sept. 27, 2011
Actually Pretty Awesome: The Meatball Gigante and the Honey Pie at Tony’s
The honey pie is made with North Beach honey, from their rooftop hives.
By
Jay Barmann
Actually Pretty Awesome
Sept. 2, 2011
Actually Pretty Awesome: Three New Gins from St. George Spirits
They’re all incredibly unique, and delicious.
By
Jay Barmann
Actually Pretty Awesome
Aug. 19, 2011
Actually Pretty Awesome: Duck Pastrami at Murray Circle
It’s brined for two days and then smoked for five hours. And it’s quite delicious.
By
Jay Barmann
Actually Pretty Awesome
Aug. 5, 2011
Actually Pretty Awesome: The Date Night at Sneaky’s BBQ
It’s a bowl of indigestion to be sure, but oh so good.
By
Jay Barmann
Actually Pretty Awesome
July 28, 2011
Actually Pretty Awesome: Crab and Dumplings at Pican
It’s a special, not always offered, but oh so good.
By
Jay Barmann
Actually Pretty Awesome
July 8, 2011
Actually Pretty Awesome: The Fried-Chicken Sliders at The Lookout
The other sliders are great too, but the fried chicken one really shines.
By
Jay Barmann
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