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With impeccable service, amazing wine list and an imaginative seasonal tasting menu that changes daily according to the produce from nearby Love Apple Farms.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/havana.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-632\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/havana-800x176.jpg\" alt=\"havana\" width=\"800\" height=\"176\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/havana-800x176.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/havana-400x88.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/havana-768x169.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/havana-320x70.jpg 320w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/havana.jpg 850w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2006/03/30/check-please-bay-area-episode-13-113/\" target=\"_blank\">Havana\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The Cuban-inspired restaurant is a sure-to-be lively and unique dining experience. The long list of tapas to share includes a drool-worthy ceviche of the day. 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Known widely for his sweetbreads and for the early bird special, a three course meal at an excellent value, he ensures that your stomach is satisfied and your wallets are full.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/dishdash.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-631\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/dishdash.jpg\" alt=\"dishdash\" width=\"500\" height=\"331\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/dishdash.jpg 500w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/dishdash-400x265.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/dishdash-320x212.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2006/02/23/check-please-bay-area-episode-11-111/\" target=\"_blank\">Dishdash\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Dishdash offers up a colorful atmosphere and a traditional Middle Eastern meal. 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"content": "\u003cp>While the Bay Area has nearly endless restaurant options to eat out at, it can weigh a little heavy on the wallet. Finding a good sized, delicious meal at an affordable price is important to all of us. Now, with the help of past \u003ci>Check, Please! Bay Area\u003c/i> guests, you'll have to do a little less hunting to do to find those meals...\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/1_Alhamra-Indian-and-Pakistani-Restaurant.png\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-854\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/1_Alhamra-Indian-and-Pakistani-Restaurant.png\" alt=\"Alhamra Indian and Pakistani Restaurant\" width=\"786\" height=\"455\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/1_Alhamra-Indian-and-Pakistani-Restaurant.png 786w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/1_Alhamra-Indian-and-Pakistani-Restaurant-400x232.png 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/1_Alhamra-Indian-and-Pakistani-Restaurant-768x445.png 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/1_Alhamra-Indian-and-Pakistani-Restaurant-320x185.png 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 786px) 100vw, 786px\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Restaurant:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2011/07/28/check-please-bay-area-alhamra-mandalay-cafe-gibraltar/\">Alhamra Indian and Pakistani Restaurant\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Recommended By:\u003c/strong> David, Season 6\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong style=\"line-height: 1.5\">Dish:\u003c/strong>\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5\"> Tandoori Chicken Leg\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong style=\"line-height: 1.5\">Price:\u003c/strong>\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5\"> $3.99\u003cbr>\n\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I had two orders of this chicken! The food here is really that good!”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/2_Nicks-Crispy-Tacos.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-855\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/2_Nicks-Crispy-Tacos.jpg\" alt=\"Nick's Crispy Tacos\" width=\"533\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/2_Nicks-Crispy-Tacos.jpg 533w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/2_Nicks-Crispy-Tacos-400x300.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/2_Nicks-Crispy-Tacos-320x240.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 533px) 100vw, 533px\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Restaurant:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2008/10/17/check-please-bay-area-season-3-episode-7-307/\">Nick’s Crispy Tacos\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Recommended by:\u003c/strong> Leslie, Season 3\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Dish:\u003c/strong> Pollo Asado Taco (Nick’s Way – w/ Guacamole)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Price:\u003c/strong> $4.90/each\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It’s messy, and that’s what makes it so good!”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/3_Pho-Vi-Hoa.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-856\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/3_Pho-Vi-Hoa.jpg\" alt=\"Pho Vi Hoa\" width=\"702\" height=\"468\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/3_Pho-Vi-Hoa.jpg 702w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/3_Pho-Vi-Hoa-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/3_Pho-Vi-Hoa-320x213.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 702px) 100vw, 702px\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Restaurant:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2012/09/12/check-please-bay-area-reviews-phnom-penh-house-pho-vi-hoa-grand-cafe/\">Phớ Vỉ Hoa\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Recommended by:\u003c/strong> Garrett, Season 7\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Dish:\u003c/strong> Phớ Tái – Eye round steak noodle soup\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Price:\u003c/strong> $7.75(Sm) / $8.75(Lg)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It’s a perfect comfort food.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/4_Trueburger.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-857\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/4_Trueburger.jpg\" alt=\"Trueburger\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/4_Trueburger.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/4_Trueburger-320x320.jpg 320w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/4_Trueburger-32x32.jpg 32w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/4_Trueburger-64x64.jpg 64w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/4_Trueburger-96x96.jpg 96w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/4_Trueburger-128x128.jpg 128w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/4_Trueburger-75x75.jpg 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Restaurant:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2011/09/07/check-please-bay-area-paxtis-pizza-mercury-lounge-trueburger/\">Trueburger\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Recommended by:\u003c/strong> Karen, Season 6\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Dish:\u003c/strong> Portabella Mushroom Burger (Vegetarian)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Price:\u003c/strong> $7.00\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“That burger was the star of the show!”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/5_Auntie-Aprils-Chicken-and-Waffles-and-Soul-Food.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-858\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/5_Auntie-Aprils-Chicken-and-Waffles-and-Soul-Food.jpg\" alt=\"Auntie April's Chicken and Waffles and Soul Food\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/5_Auntie-Aprils-Chicken-and-Waffles-and-Soul-Food.jpg 640w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/5_Auntie-Aprils-Chicken-and-Waffles-and-Soul-Food-400x300.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/5_Auntie-Aprils-Chicken-and-Waffles-and-Soul-Food-320x240.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Restaurant:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2014/10/23/check-please-bay-area-revisits-restaurants-serving-southern-food-in-san-francisco/\">Auntie April’s Chicken Waffles and Soul Food\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Recommended by:\u003c/strong> Tom, Season 9\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Dish:\u003c/strong> Chicken & Waffle\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Price:\u003c/strong> $9.00\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“The Belgium-style waffle that she does is fantastic.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/6_Baladie-Gourmet-Cafe.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-859\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/6_Baladie-Gourmet-Cafe.jpg\" alt=\"Baladie Gourmet Cafe\" width=\"650\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/6_Baladie-Gourmet-Cafe.jpg 650w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/6_Baladie-Gourmet-Cafe-400x266.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/6_Baladie-Gourmet-Cafe-320x213.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Restaurant:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2007/12/14/check-please-bay-area-season-2-episode-23-223/\">Baladie Gourmet Café\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Recommended by:\u003c/strong> Haven, Season 2\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Dish:\u003c/strong> Chicken Shawerma Lavash\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Price:\u003c/strong> $7.75\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I taste the authentic flavors of Nazareth when I am at Baladie Café.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/7_El-Metate.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-860\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/7_El-Metate.jpg\" alt=\"El Metate\" width=\"533\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/7_El-Metate.jpg 533w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/7_El-Metate-400x300.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/7_El-Metate-320x240.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 533px) 100vw, 533px\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Restaurant:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2010/10/14/check-please-bay-area-season-5-episode-8-508/\">El Metate\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Recommended by:\u003c/strong> Rolando, Season 5\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Dish:\u003c/strong> Fish Taco\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Price:\u003c/strong> $3.00/each\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“The piece of fish you get in each taco is very generous.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/8_Turk-and-Larkin-Deli.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-861\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/8_Turk-and-Larkin-Deli-600x600.jpg\" alt=\"Turk and Larkin Deli\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/8_Turk-and-Larkin-Deli.jpg 600w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/8_Turk-and-Larkin-Deli-400x400.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/8_Turk-and-Larkin-Deli-320x320.jpg 320w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/8_Turk-and-Larkin-Deli-32x32.jpg 32w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/8_Turk-and-Larkin-Deli-64x64.jpg 64w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/8_Turk-and-Larkin-Deli-96x96.jpg 96w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/8_Turk-and-Larkin-Deli-128x128.jpg 128w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/8_Turk-and-Larkin-Deli-75x75.jpg 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Restaurant:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2014/10/16/check-please-bay-area-mom-n-pop-themed-restaurant-episode/\">Turk and Larkin Deli\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Recommended by:\u003c/strong> Denise, Season 9\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Dish:\u003c/strong> Pastrami Sandwich\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Price:\u003c/strong> $4.75 - $6.50\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I just love their incredibly tasty meats.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/9_Golden-Lotus.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-862\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/9_Golden-Lotus.jpg\" alt=\"Golden Lotus\" width=\"360\" height=\"270\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/9_Golden-Lotus.jpg 360w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/9_Golden-Lotus-320x240.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 360px) 100vw, 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https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/10_Hard-Knox-Cafe-320x232.png 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 552px) 100vw, 552px\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Restaurant:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2005/11/03/check-please-bay-area-episode-1-103/\">Hard Knox Café\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Recommended by:\u003c/strong> Gary, Season 1\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Dish:\u003c/strong> Shrimp Po Boy Sandwich\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Price:\u003c/strong> $8.50\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“This authentic soul food was great.”\u003c/p>\n\n",
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The food here is really that good!”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/2_Nicks-Crispy-Tacos.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-855\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/2_Nicks-Crispy-Tacos.jpg\" alt=\"Nick's Crispy Tacos\" width=\"533\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/2_Nicks-Crispy-Tacos.jpg 533w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/2_Nicks-Crispy-Tacos-400x300.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/2_Nicks-Crispy-Tacos-320x240.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 533px) 100vw, 533px\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Restaurant:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2008/10/17/check-please-bay-area-season-3-episode-7-307/\">Nick’s Crispy Tacos\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Recommended by:\u003c/strong> Leslie, Season 3\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Dish:\u003c/strong> Pollo Asado Taco (Nick’s Way – w/ Guacamole)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Price:\u003c/strong> $4.90/each\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It’s messy, and that’s what makes it so good!”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/3_Pho-Vi-Hoa.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-856\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/3_Pho-Vi-Hoa.jpg\" alt=\"Pho Vi Hoa\" width=\"702\" height=\"468\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/3_Pho-Vi-Hoa.jpg 702w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/3_Pho-Vi-Hoa-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/3_Pho-Vi-Hoa-320x213.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 702px) 100vw, 702px\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Restaurant:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2012/09/12/check-please-bay-area-reviews-phnom-penh-house-pho-vi-hoa-grand-cafe/\">Phớ Vỉ Hoa\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Recommended by:\u003c/strong> Garrett, Season 7\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Dish:\u003c/strong> Phớ Tái – Eye round steak noodle soup\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Price:\u003c/strong> $7.75(Sm) / $8.75(Lg)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It’s a perfect comfort food.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/4_Trueburger.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-857\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/4_Trueburger.jpg\" alt=\"Trueburger\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/4_Trueburger.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/4_Trueburger-320x320.jpg 320w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/4_Trueburger-32x32.jpg 32w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/4_Trueburger-64x64.jpg 64w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/4_Trueburger-96x96.jpg 96w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/4_Trueburger-128x128.jpg 128w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/4_Trueburger-75x75.jpg 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Restaurant:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2011/09/07/check-please-bay-area-paxtis-pizza-mercury-lounge-trueburger/\">Trueburger\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Recommended by:\u003c/strong> Karen, Season 6\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Dish:\u003c/strong> Portabella Mushroom Burger (Vegetarian)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Price:\u003c/strong> $7.00\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“That burger was the star of the show!”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/5_Auntie-Aprils-Chicken-and-Waffles-and-Soul-Food.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-858\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/5_Auntie-Aprils-Chicken-and-Waffles-and-Soul-Food.jpg\" alt=\"Auntie April's Chicken and Waffles and Soul Food\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/5_Auntie-Aprils-Chicken-and-Waffles-and-Soul-Food.jpg 640w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/5_Auntie-Aprils-Chicken-and-Waffles-and-Soul-Food-400x300.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/5_Auntie-Aprils-Chicken-and-Waffles-and-Soul-Food-320x240.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Restaurant:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2014/10/23/check-please-bay-area-revisits-restaurants-serving-southern-food-in-san-francisco/\">Auntie April’s Chicken Waffles and Soul Food\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Recommended by:\u003c/strong> Tom, Season 9\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Dish:\u003c/strong> Chicken & Waffle\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Price:\u003c/strong> $9.00\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“The Belgium-style waffle that she does is fantastic.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/6_Baladie-Gourmet-Cafe.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-859\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/6_Baladie-Gourmet-Cafe.jpg\" alt=\"Baladie Gourmet Cafe\" width=\"650\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/6_Baladie-Gourmet-Cafe.jpg 650w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/6_Baladie-Gourmet-Cafe-400x266.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/6_Baladie-Gourmet-Cafe-320x213.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Restaurant:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2007/12/14/check-please-bay-area-season-2-episode-23-223/\">Baladie Gourmet Café\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Recommended by:\u003c/strong> Haven, Season 2\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Dish:\u003c/strong> Chicken Shawerma Lavash\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Price:\u003c/strong> $7.75\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I taste the authentic flavors of Nazareth when I am at Baladie Café.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/7_El-Metate.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-860\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/7_El-Metate.jpg\" alt=\"El Metate\" width=\"533\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/7_El-Metate.jpg 533w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/7_El-Metate-400x300.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/7_El-Metate-320x240.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 533px) 100vw, 533px\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Restaurant:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2010/10/14/check-please-bay-area-season-5-episode-8-508/\">El Metate\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Recommended by:\u003c/strong> Rolando, Season 5\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Dish:\u003c/strong> Fish Taco\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Price:\u003c/strong> $3.00/each\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“The piece of fish you get in each taco is very generous.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/8_Turk-and-Larkin-Deli.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-861\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/8_Turk-and-Larkin-Deli-600x600.jpg\" alt=\"Turk and Larkin Deli\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/8_Turk-and-Larkin-Deli.jpg 600w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/8_Turk-and-Larkin-Deli-400x400.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/8_Turk-and-Larkin-Deli-320x320.jpg 320w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/8_Turk-and-Larkin-Deli-32x32.jpg 32w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/8_Turk-and-Larkin-Deli-64x64.jpg 64w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/8_Turk-and-Larkin-Deli-96x96.jpg 96w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/8_Turk-and-Larkin-Deli-128x128.jpg 128w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/8_Turk-and-Larkin-Deli-75x75.jpg 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Restaurant:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2014/10/16/check-please-bay-area-mom-n-pop-themed-restaurant-episode/\">Turk and Larkin Deli\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Recommended by:\u003c/strong> Denise, Season 9\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Dish:\u003c/strong> Pastrami Sandwich\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Price:\u003c/strong> $4.75 - $6.50\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I just love their incredibly tasty meats.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/9_Golden-Lotus.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-862\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/9_Golden-Lotus.jpg\" alt=\"Golden Lotus\" width=\"360\" height=\"270\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/9_Golden-Lotus.jpg 360w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/9_Golden-Lotus-320x240.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Restaurant:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2007/11/08/check-please-bay-area-season-2-episode-21-221/\">Golden Lotus\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Recommended by:\u003c/strong> Cory, Season 2\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Dish:\u003c/strong> Sautéed Garlic Beef (made with meat substitute – vegan/vegetarian)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Price:\u003c/strong> $9.95\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“The sauces are delicious!”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/10_Hard-Knox-Cafe.png\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-863\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/10_Hard-Knox-Cafe.png\" alt=\"Hard Knox Cafe\" width=\"552\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/10_Hard-Knox-Cafe.png 552w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/10_Hard-Knox-Cafe-400x290.png 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/10_Hard-Knox-Cafe-320x232.png 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 552px) 100vw, 552px\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Restaurant:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2005/11/03/check-please-bay-area-episode-1-103/\">Hard Knox Café\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Recommended by:\u003c/strong> Gary, Season 1\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Dish:\u003c/strong> Shrimp Po Boy Sandwich\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Price:\u003c/strong> $8.50\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“This authentic soul food was great.”\u003c/p>\n\n\u003c/div>\u003c/p>",
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"title": "10 Favorite Cocktails in the Bay Area (As Chosen by Check, Please! Bay Area Guests)",
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"content": "\u003cp>Just like the perfect plate of food, the perfect cocktail is a quintessential part of dining out in the Bay Area. The guests on \u003ca title=\"CPBA\" href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cem>Check, Please! Bay Area\u003c/em>\u003c/a> (returning to KQED 9 at 7:30 pm on April 16) have praised many tipples over ten seasons, so when your go-to beer or glass of wine won't cut it, these ten cocktail favorites they praised on the show will undoubtedly do the trick...\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/1_Sakoon-Restaurant.png\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-890\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/1_Sakoon-Restaurant.png\" alt=\"1_Sakoon Restaurant\" width=\"557\" height=\"311\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/1_Sakoon-Restaurant.png 557w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/1_Sakoon-Restaurant-400x223.png 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/1_Sakoon-Restaurant-320x179.png 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 557px) 100vw, 557px\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Restaurant:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2014/06/12/hana-cocotte-sakoon-check-please-bay-area-reviews/\">Sakoon Restaurant\u003cbr>\n\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>Season:\u003c/strong> 9\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Cocktail:\u003c/strong> Mistress of Spice\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Recommended by:\u003c/strong> Swapan\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Why:\u003c/strong> “It was fruit forward, almost tropical in flavor, with the perfect amount of spicy heat at the finish of every sip.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/2_Wexlers.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-891\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/2_Wexlers-800x581.jpg\" alt=\"Wexlers\" width=\"800\" height=\"581\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/2_Wexlers-800x581.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/2_Wexlers-400x290.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/2_Wexlers-768x558.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/2_Wexlers-320x232.jpg 320w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/2_Wexlers.jpg 814w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Restaurant:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2012/10/03/check-please-bay-area-reviews-cafe-borrone-wexlers-big-4-restaurant/\">Wexler's\u003cbr>\n\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>Season: \u003c/strong>7\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Cocktail:\u003c/strong> Wexler’s Smoked Manhattan\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Recommended by:\u003c/strong> Stu\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Why: \u003c/strong>“Matt Wexler has put together an amazing drink program that includes individually tailored drinks for people with fresh fruit, herbs, oils, and a few other tricks he has up his sleeve.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/3_Plaj.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-892\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/3_Plaj.jpg\" alt=\"Plaj\" width=\"389\" height=\"312\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/3_Plaj.jpg 389w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/3_Plaj-320x257.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 389px) 100vw, 389px\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Restaurant:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2014/04/03/check-please-bay-area-season-9-premiere-bacon-bacon-plaj-restaurant-evvia-estiatorio/\">Plӓj\u003cbr>\n\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>Season: \u003c/strong>9\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Cocktail:\u003c/strong> Tulip\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Recommended by:\u003c/strong> Seema\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Why: \u003c/strong>“The Tulip is a particular favorite, with its lingonberry syrup, Swedish bitters, and lemony goodness lolling in a bath of sparkling wine.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/4_The-Slanted-Door.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-893\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/4_The-Slanted-Door.jpg\" alt=\"The Slanted Door\" width=\"668\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/4_The-Slanted-Door.jpg 668w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/4_The-Slanted-Door-400x269.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/4_The-Slanted-Door-320x216.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 668px) 100vw, 668px\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Restaurant:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2008/04/25/check-please-bay-area-season-3-episode-4-304/\">The Slanted Door\u003cbr>\n\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>Season:\u003c/strong> 3\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Cocktail:\u003c/strong> Ginger Limeade\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Recommended 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href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2013/04/18/check-please-bay-area-reviews-zare-at-fly-trap-barrio-fiesta-flora/\">Zaré at Fly Trap\u003cbr>\n\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>Season:\u003c/strong> 8\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Cocktail:\u003c/strong> Agave’s Inferno\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Recommended by:\u003c/strong> Brad\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Why: \u003c/strong>“We enjoyed the cocktails so much that we ordered another round instead of wine!”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/6_poesia.png\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-895\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/6_poesia.png\" alt=\"Poesia\" width=\"505\" height=\"313\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/6_poesia.png 505w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/6_poesia-400x248.png 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/6_poesia-320x198.png 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 505px) 100vw, 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386px\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Restaurant:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2014/05/01/maykadeh-the-little-chihuahua-pican-check-please-bay-area-reviews/\">Picán\u003cbr>\n\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>Season:\u003c/strong> 9\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Recommended by:\u003c/strong> Jody\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Cocktail:\u003c/strong> Tennesse Margarita\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Why: \u003c/strong>“It was so delicious!”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/8_Chop-Bar.png\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-897\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/8_Chop-Bar.png\" alt=\"Chop Bar\" width=\"500\" height=\"303\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/8_Chop-Bar.png 500w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/8_Chop-Bar-400x242.png 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/8_Chop-Bar-320x194.png 320w\" 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"content": "\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Picking the ten best restaurants in all of the Bay Area is extremely difficult. \u003c/strong>Narrowing down the options and picking the ten best restaurants in the East Bay? Equally as difficult!\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The guests on KQED's \u003ca title=\"Check, Please!\" href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cem>Check, Please! Bay Area\u003c/em>\u003c/a> (returning to KQED 9 on Thursday, April 16) seem to have pinned them down, though. So without further ado, the 10 favorite eateries in the East Bay as chosen by past \u003cem>Check, Please!\u003c/em> guests are...\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/1_Little-Shin-Shin-Restaurant.png\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-909\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/1_Little-Shin-Shin-Restaurant.png\" alt=\"Little Shin Shin Restaurant\" width=\"782\" height=\"465\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/1_Little-Shin-Shin-Restaurant.png 782w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/1_Little-Shin-Shin-Restaurant-400x238.png 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/1_Little-Shin-Shin-Restaurant-768x457.png 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/1_Little-Shin-Shin-Restaurant-320x190.png 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 782px) 100vw, 782px\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Restaurant:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2013/09/11/little-shin-shin-the-refuge-canela-bistro-and-wine-bar-check-please-bay-area-reviews/\" target=\"_blank\">Little Shin Shin Restaurant\u003c/a>, \u003cem>Oakland\u003cbr>\n\u003c/em>\u003cstrong>Season:\u003c/strong> 8\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Recommended by:\u003c/strong> Joan\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Dish:\u003c/strong> Shin Shin Prawns\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Why?\u003c/strong> They're “perfectly done!”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/2_China-Village.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-910\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/2_China-Village.jpg\" alt=\"China Village\" width=\"679\" height=\"429\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/2_China-Village.jpg 679w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/2_China-Village-400x253.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/2_China-Village-320x202.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 679px) 100vw, 679px\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Restaurant:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2006/11/02/check-please-bay-area-season-2-episode-6-206/\" target=\"_blank\">China Village\u003c/a>, \u003cem>Albany\u003cbr>\n\u003c/em>\u003cstrong>Season: \u003c/strong>2\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Recommended by: \u003c/strong>Annabel\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Dish: \u003c/strong>West Sichuan Style Spicy Fish Filet Soup\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Why? \u003c/strong>“The fish filet melts in your mouth and the cellophane needles are silky smooth and chewy to the teeth.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/3_Salute-E-Vita-Ristorante.png\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-911\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/3_Salute-E-Vita-Ristorante.png\" alt=\"Salute E Vita Ristorante\" width=\"779\" height=\"463\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/3_Salute-E-Vita-Ristorante.png 779w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/3_Salute-E-Vita-Ristorante-400x238.png 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/3_Salute-E-Vita-Ristorante-768x456.png 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/3_Salute-E-Vita-Ristorante-320x190.png 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 779px) 100vw, 779px\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Restaurant:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2012/10/17/check-please-bay-area-reviews-lolo-salute-e-vita-ristorante-le-garage/\" target=\"_blank\">Salute E Vita Ristorante\u003c/a>, \u003cem>Richmond\u003cbr>\n\u003c/em>\u003cstrong>Season:\u003c/strong> 7\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Recommended by:\u003c/strong> Bill\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Dish: \u003c/strong>Risotto Del Mare\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Why? \u003c/strong>“They make risotto just the way you like it!”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/4_Smoke-Berkeley.png\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-912\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/4_Smoke-Berkeley.png\" alt=\"Smoke Berkeley\" width=\"498\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/4_Smoke-Berkeley.png 498w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/4_Smoke-Berkeley-400x201.png 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/4_Smoke-Berkeley-320x161.png 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 498px) 100vw, 498px\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Restaurant:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2014/04/10/contigo-smoke-berkeley-paradiso-check-please-bay-area-reviews/\" target=\"_blank\">Smoke Berkeley\u003c/a>,\u003cem> Berkeley\u003cbr>\n\u003c/em>\u003cstrong>Season: \u003c/strong>9\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Recommended by: \u003c/strong>Jim\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Dish: \u003c/strong>Tea-Smoked Salmon\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Why? \u003c/strong>“That, hands down, is the best thing that I ate!”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/5_Addis-Ethiopian-Restaurant.png\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-913 size-full\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/5_Addis-Ethiopian-Restaurant.png\" alt=\"Addis Ethiopian Restaurant\" width=\"551\" height=\"304\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/5_Addis-Ethiopian-Restaurant.png 551w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/5_Addis-Ethiopian-Restaurant-400x221.png 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/5_Addis-Ethiopian-Restaurant-320x177.png 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 551px) 100vw, 551px\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Restaurant:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2010/10/21/check-please-bay-area-season-5-episode-9-509/\" target=\"_blank\">Addis Ethiopian Restaurant\u003c/a>, \u003cem>Oakland\u003cbr>\n\u003c/em>\u003cstrong>Season:\u003c/strong> 5\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Recommended by: \u003c/strong>Marina\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Dish:\u003c/strong> Vegetarian Combination Plate\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Why? 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\u003c/strong>“The beef bone marrow is just melt-in-your-mouth goodness.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/7_Casa-Orinda.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-915 size-full\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/7_Casa-Orinda.jpg\" alt=\"Casa Orinda\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/7_Casa-Orinda.jpg 500w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/7_Casa-Orinda-400x266.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/7_Casa-Orinda-320x213.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Restaurant:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2008/10/17/check-please-bay-area-season-3-episode-7-307/\" target=\"_blank\">Casa Orinda\u003c/a>, \u003cem>Orinda\u003cbr>\n\u003c/em>\u003cstrong>Season: \u003c/strong>3\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Recommended by:\u003c/strong> Obbe\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Dish:\u003c/strong> Casa’s Famous Fried Chicken\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Why? \u003c/strong>“It was really moist and really good... definitely the star of our meal!”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/8_La-Mediterreanee.png\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-916\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/8_La-Mediterreanee.png\" alt=\"La Mediterreanee\" width=\"686\" height=\"330\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/8_La-Mediterreanee.png 686w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/8_La-Mediterreanee-400x192.png 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/8_La-Mediterreanee-320x154.png 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 686px) 100vw, 686px\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Restaurant: \u003c/strong>\u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2009/05/22/check-please-bay-area-season-4-episode-9-409/\" target=\"_blank\">La Mediterreanee\u003c/a>, \u003cem>Berkeley\u003cbr>\n\u003c/em>\u003cstrong>Season:\u003c/strong> 4\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Recommended by:\u003c/strong> Duncan\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Dish:\u003c/strong> Combination Filo Plate\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Why? 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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Restaurant:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2006/11/02/check-please-bay-area-season-2-episode-6-206/\" target=\"_blank\">China Village\u003c/a>, \u003cem>Albany\u003cbr>\n\u003c/em>\u003cstrong>Season: \u003c/strong>2\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Recommended by: \u003c/strong>Annabel\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Dish: \u003c/strong>West Sichuan Style Spicy Fish Filet Soup\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Why? \u003c/strong>“The fish filet melts in your mouth and the cellophane needles are silky smooth and chewy to the teeth.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/3_Salute-E-Vita-Ristorante.png\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-911\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/3_Salute-E-Vita-Ristorante.png\" alt=\"Salute E Vita Ristorante\" width=\"779\" height=\"463\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/3_Salute-E-Vita-Ristorante.png 779w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/3_Salute-E-Vita-Ristorante-400x238.png 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/3_Salute-E-Vita-Ristorante-768x456.png 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/3_Salute-E-Vita-Ristorante-320x190.png 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 779px) 100vw, 779px\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Restaurant:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2012/10/17/check-please-bay-area-reviews-lolo-salute-e-vita-ristorante-le-garage/\" target=\"_blank\">Salute E Vita Ristorante\u003c/a>, \u003cem>Richmond\u003cbr>\n\u003c/em>\u003cstrong>Season:\u003c/strong> 7\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Recommended by:\u003c/strong> Bill\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Dish: \u003c/strong>Risotto Del Mare\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Why? 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\u003c/strong>“That, hands down, is the best thing that I ate!”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/5_Addis-Ethiopian-Restaurant.png\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-913 size-full\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/5_Addis-Ethiopian-Restaurant.png\" alt=\"Addis Ethiopian Restaurant\" width=\"551\" height=\"304\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/5_Addis-Ethiopian-Restaurant.png 551w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/5_Addis-Ethiopian-Restaurant-400x221.png 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/5_Addis-Ethiopian-Restaurant-320x177.png 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 551px) 100vw, 551px\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Restaurant:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2010/10/21/check-please-bay-area-season-5-episode-9-509/\" target=\"_blank\">Addis Ethiopian Restaurant\u003c/a>, \u003cem>Oakland\u003cbr>\n\u003c/em>\u003cstrong>Season:\u003c/strong> 5\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Recommended by: \u003c/strong>Marina\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Dish:\u003c/strong> Vegetarian Combination Plate\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Why? 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\u003c/strong>“The beef bone marrow is just melt-in-your-mouth goodness.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/7_Casa-Orinda.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-915 size-full\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/7_Casa-Orinda.jpg\" alt=\"Casa Orinda\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/7_Casa-Orinda.jpg 500w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/7_Casa-Orinda-400x266.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/7_Casa-Orinda-320x213.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Restaurant:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2008/10/17/check-please-bay-area-season-3-episode-7-307/\" target=\"_blank\">Casa Orinda\u003c/a>, \u003cem>Orinda\u003cbr>\n\u003c/em>\u003cstrong>Season: \u003c/strong>3\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Recommended by:\u003c/strong> Obbe\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Dish:\u003c/strong> Casa’s Famous Fried Chicken\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Why? \u003c/strong>“It was really moist and really good... definitely the star of our meal!”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/8_La-Mediterreanee.png\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-916\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/8_La-Mediterreanee.png\" alt=\"La Mediterreanee\" width=\"686\" height=\"330\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/8_La-Mediterreanee.png 686w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/8_La-Mediterreanee-400x192.png 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/8_La-Mediterreanee-320x154.png 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 686px) 100vw, 686px\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Restaurant: \u003c/strong>\u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2009/05/22/check-please-bay-area-season-4-episode-9-409/\" target=\"_blank\">La Mediterreanee\u003c/a>, \u003cem>Berkeley\u003cbr>\n\u003c/em>\u003cstrong>Season:\u003c/strong> 4\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Recommended by:\u003c/strong> Duncan\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Dish:\u003c/strong> Combination Filo Plate\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Why? \u003c/strong>“All of the flavors were absolutely amazing.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/9_The-Peasant-and-the-Pear.png\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-917\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/9_The-Peasant-and-the-Pear.png\" alt=\"The Peasant and the Pear\" width=\"786\" height=\"456\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/9_The-Peasant-and-the-Pear.png 786w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/9_The-Peasant-and-the-Pear-400x232.png 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/9_The-Peasant-and-the-Pear-768x446.png 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/9_The-Peasant-and-the-Pear-320x186.png 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 786px) 100vw, 786px\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Restaurant:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2011/09/22/check-please-bay-area-the-peasant-the-pear-spork-ristorante-ideale/\" target=\"_blank\">The Peasant and the Pear\u003c/a>, \u003cem>Danville\u003cbr>\n\u003c/em>\u003cstrong>Season: \u003c/strong>6\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Recommended by:\u003c/strong> Scott\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Dish:\u003c/strong> White Cheddar and Garlic Fondue with Pears (vegetarian)\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Why? 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"title": "10 Favorite Vegetarian Dishes in the Bay Area (As Chosen By Check, Please! Bay Area Guests)",
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"content": "\u003cp>Like many other cuisines, the Bay Area certainly doesn't fall short of vegetarian options. Whether you eat a strict vegetarian diet or not, \u003cem>Check, Please! Bay Area\u003c/em> guests have round up ten dishes worth trying...\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/1-Encuentro-Cafe-and-Wine-Bar.png\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-987\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/1-Encuentro-Cafe-and-Wine-Bar.png\" alt=\"Encuentro Cafe and Wine Bar\" width=\"488\" height=\"273\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/1-Encuentro-Cafe-and-Wine-Bar.png 488w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/1-Encuentro-Cafe-and-Wine-Bar-400x224.png 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/1-Encuentro-Cafe-and-Wine-Bar-320x179.png 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 488px) 100vw, 488px\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Restaurant:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2013/09/04/aslams-rasoi-poesia-encuentro-cafe-and-wine-bar-check-please-bay-area-reviews/\" target=\"_blank\">Encuentro Café 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400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/3-Udupi-Palace-320x313.png 320w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/3-Udupi-Palace-32x32.png 32w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/3-Udupi-Palace-64x64.png 64w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 440px) 100vw, 440px\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Restaurant:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2007/04/19/check-please-bay-area-season-2-episode-14-214/\" target=\"_blank\">Udupi Palace\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Season: \u003c/strong>2\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Recommended by: \u003c/strong>Ezperanza\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Dish:\u003c/strong> Udupi Spring Dosa – Crepe with vegetables & potatoes, served with coconut chutney & sambar\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I describe the potatoes inside as little puffs of heaven!”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/4-NOPA.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-990\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/4-NOPA-400x600.jpg\" alt=\"NOPA\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/4-NOPA-400x600.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/4-NOPA-320x480.jpg 320w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/4-NOPA.jpg 736w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Restaurant:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2008/10/24/check-please-bay-area-season-3-episode-8-308/\" target=\"_blank\">NOPA\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Season: \u003c/strong>3\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Recommended by:\u003c/strong> Gary\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Dish:\u003c/strong> Moroccan Vegetable Tagine – with toasted almonds and lemon yogurt\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Their food really is splendidly fresh.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/5-Gather.png\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-991\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/5-Gather.png\" alt=\"Gather\" width=\"488\" height=\"308\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/5-Gather.png 488w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/5-Gather-400x252.png 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/5-Gather-320x202.png 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 488px) 100vw, 488px\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Restaurant:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2011/09/29/check-please-bay-area-dosa-sapore-italiano-gather/\" target=\"_blank\">Gather\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Season: \u003c/strong>6\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Recommended by:\u003c/strong> Cathy\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Dish:\u003c/strong> Spicy Tomato Pizza\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It is so good!”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/6-Greens.png\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-992\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/6-Greens.png\" alt=\"Greens\" width=\"495\" height=\"308\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/6-Greens.png 495w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/6-Greens-400x249.png 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/6-Greens-320x199.png 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 495px) 100vw, 495px\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Restaurant:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2012/10/24/check-please-bay-area-bella-trattoria-outerlands-greens/\" target=\"_blank\">Greens\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Season: \u003c/strong>7\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Recommended by:\u003c/strong> Sharmila\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Dish:\u003c/strong> Mesquite Grilled Brochettes\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It’s a signature dish!”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/7-Alegrias.png\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-993\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/7-Alegrias.png\" alt=\"Alegrias\" width=\"710\" height=\"401\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/7-Alegrias.png 710w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/7-Alegrias-400x226.png 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/7-Alegrias-320x181.png 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 710px) 100vw, 710px\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Restaurant:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2009/04/10/check-please-bay-area-season-4-episode-4-404/\" target=\"_blank\">Alegrias\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Season: \u003c/strong>4\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Recommended by: 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href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2009/03/27/check-please-bay-area-season-4-episode-2-402/\" target=\"_blank\">Farmerbrown\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Season: \u003c/strong>4\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Recommended by:\u003c/strong> Syndey\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Dish:\u003c/strong> Vegetable Jambalaya- Cajun rice dish with mixed vegetables\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It was delicious!”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/9-Senor-Sisig-Food-Truck.png\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-995\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/9-Senor-Sisig-Food-Truck.png\" alt=\"Senor Sisig Food Truck\" width=\"493\" height=\"308\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/9-Senor-Sisig-Food-Truck.png 493w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/9-Senor-Sisig-Food-Truck-400x250.png 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/9-Senor-Sisig-Food-Truck-320x200.png 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 493px) 100vw, 493px\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Restaurant:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2014/05/15/senor-sisig-m-y-china-italian-colors-check-please-bay-area-reviews/\" target=\"_blank\">Senor Sisig Food Truck\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Season: \u003c/strong>9\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Recommended by: \u003c/strong>Suki\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Dish:\u003c/strong> Tofu Sisig with Steamed Rice and Fried Egg\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Tofu is an option on everything!”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/10-Pomelo.png\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-996\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/10-Pomelo.png\" alt=\"Pomelo\" width=\"779\" height=\"431\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/10-Pomelo.png 779w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/10-Pomelo-400x221.png 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/10-Pomelo-768x425.png 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/10-Pomelo-320x177.png 320w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/10-Pomelo-672x372.png 672w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 779px) 100vw, 779px\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Restaurant:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2010/05/13/check-please-bay-area-season-5-episode-2-502/\" target=\"_blank\">Pomelo\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Season:\u003c/strong> 5\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Recommended by:\u003c/strong> Ray\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Dish:\u003c/strong> Tofu Koh Samui – Spicy coconut curry with tofu, oriental long beans, thai eggplant, squash, straw mushrooms, kaffir lime leaves, fresh cilantro with jasmine rice\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Really perfect and filling!”\u003c/p>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Dish: \u003c/strong>Stuffed dates with Redwood Hill Farms goat cheese or macadamia nut pate and walnut ‘honey’\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Melt in your mouth dates!”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/2-Benjarong-Thai-Cuisine.png\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-988\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/2-Benjarong-Thai-Cuisine.png\" alt=\"Benjarong Thai Cuisine\" width=\"494\" height=\"302\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/2-Benjarong-Thai-Cuisine.png 494w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/2-Benjarong-Thai-Cuisine-400x245.png 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/2-Benjarong-Thai-Cuisine-320x196.png 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 494px) 100vw, 494px\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Restaurant:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2010/10/14/check-please-bay-area-season-5-episode-8-508/\" target=\"_blank\">Benjarong Thai Cuisine\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Season: \u003c/strong>5\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Recommended by:\u003c/strong> Alexis\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Dish:\u003c/strong> Tofu Pumpkin Curry\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It’s the best Thai dish I’ve found in the Bay Area.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/3-Udupi-Palace.png\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-989\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/3-Udupi-Palace.png\" alt=\"Udupi Palace\" width=\"440\" height=\"430\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/3-Udupi-Palace.png 440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/3-Udupi-Palace-400x391.png 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/3-Udupi-Palace-320x313.png 320w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/3-Udupi-Palace-32x32.png 32w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/3-Udupi-Palace-64x64.png 64w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 440px) 100vw, 440px\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Restaurant:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2007/04/19/check-please-bay-area-season-2-episode-14-214/\" target=\"_blank\">Udupi Palace\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Season: \u003c/strong>2\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Recommended by: \u003c/strong>Ezperanza\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Dish:\u003c/strong> Udupi Spring Dosa – Crepe with vegetables & potatoes, served with coconut chutney & sambar\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I describe the potatoes inside as little puffs of heaven!”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/4-NOPA.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-990\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/4-NOPA-400x600.jpg\" alt=\"NOPA\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/4-NOPA-400x600.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/4-NOPA-320x480.jpg 320w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/4-NOPA.jpg 736w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Restaurant:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2008/10/24/check-please-bay-area-season-3-episode-8-308/\" target=\"_blank\">NOPA\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Season: \u003c/strong>3\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Recommended by:\u003c/strong> Gary\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Dish:\u003c/strong> Moroccan Vegetable Tagine – with toasted almonds and lemon yogurt\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Their food really is splendidly fresh.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/5-Gather.png\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-991\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/5-Gather.png\" alt=\"Gather\" width=\"488\" height=\"308\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/5-Gather.png 488w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/5-Gather-400x252.png 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/5-Gather-320x202.png 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 488px) 100vw, 488px\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Restaurant:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2011/09/29/check-please-bay-area-dosa-sapore-italiano-gather/\" target=\"_blank\">Gather\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Season: \u003c/strong>6\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Recommended by:\u003c/strong> Cathy\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Dish:\u003c/strong> Spicy Tomato Pizza\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It is so good!”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/6-Greens.png\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-992\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/6-Greens.png\" alt=\"Greens\" width=\"495\" height=\"308\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/6-Greens.png 495w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/6-Greens-400x249.png 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/6-Greens-320x199.png 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 495px) 100vw, 495px\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Restaurant:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2012/10/24/check-please-bay-area-bella-trattoria-outerlands-greens/\" target=\"_blank\">Greens\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Season: \u003c/strong>7\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Recommended by:\u003c/strong> Sharmila\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Dish:\u003c/strong> Mesquite Grilled Brochettes\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It’s a signature dish!”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/7-Alegrias.png\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-993\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/7-Alegrias.png\" alt=\"Alegrias\" width=\"710\" height=\"401\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/7-Alegrias.png 710w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/7-Alegrias-400x226.png 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/7-Alegrias-320x181.png 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 710px) 100vw, 710px\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Restaurant:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2009/04/10/check-please-bay-area-season-4-episode-4-404/\" target=\"_blank\">Alegrias\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Season: \u003c/strong>4\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Recommended by: \u003c/strong>Amber\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Dish:\u003c/strong> Paella de Verduras – Classic saffron flavored Spanish rice with vegetables\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“The rice was perfect – rich with saffron and tomato, and the vegetables had just a hint of white wine flavor.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/8-Farmerbrown.png\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-994\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/8-Farmerbrown.png\" alt=\"Farmerbrown\" width=\"731\" height=\"414\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/8-Farmerbrown.png 731w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/8-Farmerbrown-400x227.png 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/8-Farmerbrown-320x181.png 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 731px) 100vw, 731px\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Restaurant:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2009/03/27/check-please-bay-area-season-4-episode-2-402/\" target=\"_blank\">Farmerbrown\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Season: \u003c/strong>4\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Recommended by:\u003c/strong> Syndey\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Dish:\u003c/strong> Vegetable Jambalaya- Cajun rice dish with mixed vegetables\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It was delicious!”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/9-Senor-Sisig-Food-Truck.png\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-995\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/9-Senor-Sisig-Food-Truck.png\" alt=\"Senor Sisig Food Truck\" width=\"493\" height=\"308\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/9-Senor-Sisig-Food-Truck.png 493w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/9-Senor-Sisig-Food-Truck-400x250.png 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/9-Senor-Sisig-Food-Truck-320x200.png 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 493px) 100vw, 493px\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Restaurant:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2014/05/15/senor-sisig-m-y-china-italian-colors-check-please-bay-area-reviews/\" target=\"_blank\">Senor Sisig Food Truck\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Season: \u003c/strong>9\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Recommended by: \u003c/strong>Suki\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Dish:\u003c/strong> Tofu Sisig with Steamed Rice and Fried Egg\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Tofu is an option on everything!”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/10-Pomelo.png\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-996\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/10-Pomelo.png\" alt=\"Pomelo\" width=\"779\" height=\"431\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/10-Pomelo.png 779w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/10-Pomelo-400x221.png 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/10-Pomelo-768x425.png 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/10-Pomelo-320x177.png 320w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/10-Pomelo-672x372.png 672w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 779px) 100vw, 779px\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Restaurant:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2010/05/13/check-please-bay-area-season-5-episode-2-502/\" target=\"_blank\">Pomelo\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Season:\u003c/strong> 5\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Recommended by:\u003c/strong> Ray\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Dish:\u003c/strong> Tofu Koh Samui – Spicy coconut curry with tofu, oriental long beans, thai eggplant, squash, straw mushrooms, kaffir lime leaves, fresh cilantro with jasmine rice\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Really perfect and filling!”\u003c/p>\n\n\u003c/div>\u003c/p>",
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"content": "\u003cp>Exceptional views, a laid-back atmosphere: the North Bay Area truly has much to recommend it. But as all dedicated foodies know, it's really all about the bites. With many North Bay restaurants featured over almost a decade of \u003cem>Check, Please! Bay Area \u003c/em>(returning to KQED 9 on Thursday, April 16!) here are some of the most esteemed dishes raved about by guests on the show...\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/1_Bistro-Vis-a-Vis.png\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-926\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/1_Bistro-Vis-a-Vis.png\" alt=\"Bistro Vis a Vis\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/1_Bistro-Vis-a-Vis.png 640w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/1_Bistro-Vis-a-Vis-400x225.png 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/1_Bistro-Vis-a-Vis-320x180.png 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Restaurant:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2013/10/02/live-sushi-chavez-supermarket-taqueria-bistro-vis-a-vis-check-please-bay-area-reviews/\" target=\"_blank\">Bistro Vis a Vis\u003c/a>,\u003cem> San Anselmo\u003c/em> \u003cem>(previously Greenbrae)\u003c/em>\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Season: \u003c/strong>8\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Recommended by:\u003c/strong> Rachel\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Dish:\u003c/strong> Fish Tacos\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Why? \u003c/strong>“I highly recommended these fish tacos; everything was so fresh, including the tortillas.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/2_Hana-Japanese-Restaurant.png\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-927\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/2_Hana-Japanese-Restaurant.png\" alt=\"Hana Japanese Restaurant\" width=\"496\" height=\"299\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/2_Hana-Japanese-Restaurant.png 496w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/2_Hana-Japanese-Restaurant-400x241.png 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/2_Hana-Japanese-Restaurant-320x193.png 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 496px) 100vw, 496px\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Restaurant:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2014/06/12/hana-cocotte-sakoon-check-please-bay-area-reviews/\" target=\"_blank\">Hana Japanese Restaurant\u003c/a>, \u003cem>Rohnert Park\u003cbr>\n\u003c/em>\u003cstrong>Season:\u003c/strong> 9\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Recommended by\u003c/strong>: Bob\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Dish: \u003c/strong>Masaba (mackerel) Sashimi\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Why? \u003c/strong>“Hana epitomizes the definition of the word “fresh,” in everything that they serve.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/3_Station-House-Cafe.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-928\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/3_Station-House-Cafe.jpg\" alt=\"Station House Cafe\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/3_Station-House-Cafe.jpg 500w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/3_Station-House-Cafe-400x300.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/3_Station-House-Cafe-320x240.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Restaurant:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2012/05/16/check-please-bay-area-reviews-rivoli-the-chairman-food-truck-station-house-cafe/\" target=\"_blank\">Station House Café\u003c/a>, \u003cem>Point Reyes\u003cbr>\n\u003c/em>\u003cstrong>Season: \u003c/strong>7\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Recommended by:\u003c/strong> Gabe\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Dish:\u003c/strong> Hangtown Fry\u003cbr>\n“I just see no reason to order anything other than the Hangtown, it’s my favorite.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/4_Risibisi.png\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-929\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/4_Risibisi.png\" alt=\"Risibisi\" width=\"777\" height=\"453\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/4_Risibisi.png 777w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/4_Risibisi-400x233.png 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/4_Risibisi-768x448.png 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/4_Risibisi-320x187.png 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 777px) 100vw, 777px\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Restaurant:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2011/07/21/check-please-bay-area-grand-oaks-risibisi-elite-cafe/\" target=\"_blank\">Risibisi\u003c/a>,\u003cem> Petaluma\u003cbr>\n\u003c/em>\u003cstrong>Season:\u003c/strong> 6\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Recommended by:\u003c/strong> Matt\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Dish: \u003c/strong>Gnocchi with Braised Wild Boar\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Why? \u003c/strong>“It was absolutely delicious – it melts in your mouth!”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/5_Copita-Tequileria-y-Comida.png\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-930\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/5_Copita-Tequileria-y-Comida.png\" alt=\"Copita Tequileria y Comida\" width=\"783\" height=\"468\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/5_Copita-Tequileria-y-Comida.png 783w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/5_Copita-Tequileria-y-Comida-400x239.png 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/5_Copita-Tequileria-y-Comida-768x459.png 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/5_Copita-Tequileria-y-Comida-320x191.png 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 783px) 100vw, 783px\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Restaurant:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2013/10/09/zin-restaurant-wine-bar-turtle-tower-copita-tequileria-y-comida-check-please-bay-area-reviews/\" target=\"_blank\">Copita Tequileria y Comida\u003c/a>, \u003cem>Sausalito\u003cbr>\n\u003c/em>\u003cstrong>Season:\u003c/strong> 8\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Recommended by:\u003c/strong> Raphael\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Dish:\u003c/strong> \u003cstrong>Coctel Mixto Ceviche\u003cbr>\nWhy? \u003c/strong>“Super fresh and really bright and beautiful!”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/6_Central-Market.png\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-931\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/6_Central-Market.png\" alt=\"Central Market\" width=\"459\" height=\"269\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/6_Central-Market.png 459w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/6_Central-Market-400x234.png 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/6_Central-Market-320x188.png 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 459px) 100vw, 459px\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Restaurant:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2007/11/15/check-please-bay-area-season-2-episode-22-222/\" target=\"_blank\">Central Market\u003c/a>, \u003cem>Petaluma\u003cbr>\n\u003c/em>\u003cstrong>Season: \u003c/strong>2\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Recommended by: \u003c/strong>Janette\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Dish:\u003c/strong> Angus Beef Short Ribs\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Why? \u003c/strong>“They fall off the bone! It was fabulous.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/7_Davey-Jones-Deli.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-932\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/7_Davey-Jones-Deli-449x600.jpg\" alt=\"Davey Jones Deli\" width=\"449\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/7_Davey-Jones-Deli-449x600.jpg 449w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/7_Davey-Jones-Deli-400x534.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/7_Davey-Jones-Deli-320x428.jpg 320w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/7_Davey-Jones-Deli.jpg 485w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 449px) 100vw, 449px\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Restaurant: \u003c/strong>\u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2012/04/26/check-please-bay-area-gamine-bellanico-davey-jones-deli/\" target=\"_blank\">Davey Jones Deli\u003c/a>, \u003cem>Sausalito\u003cbr>\n\u003c/em>\u003cstrong>Season: \u003c/strong>7\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Recommended by:\u003c/strong> Jeremy\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Dish: \u003c/strong>Vegan Wrap\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Why? \u003c/strong>“With 5 proteins, it gives you a ton of energy and a boost throughout the day.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/8_Insalatas.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-933\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/8_Insalatas.jpg\" alt=\"Insalatas\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/8_Insalatas.jpg 640w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/8_Insalatas-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/8_Insalatas-320x214.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Restaurant:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2005/12/15/check-please-bay-area-episode-4-104/\" target=\"_blank\">Insalata’s Restaurant\u003c/a>, \u003cem>San Anselmo\u003cbr>\n\u003c/em>\u003cstrong>Season:\u003c/strong> 1\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Recommended by:\u003c/strong> Roger\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Dish: \u003c/strong>Porcini-Crusted Tenderloin\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Why? \u003c/strong>“The beef tenderloin was superb; I savored each and every bite.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/9_the-girl-and-the-fig.png\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-934\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/9_the-girl-and-the-fig.png\" alt=\"the girl and the fig\" width=\"619\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/9_the-girl-and-the-fig.png 619w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/9_the-girl-and-the-fig-400x310.png 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/03/9_the-girl-and-the-fig-320x248.png 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 619px) 100vw, 619px\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Restaurant:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2011/09/14/check-please-bay-area-rheas-market-and-deli-sauce-the-girl-and-the-fig/\" target=\"_blank\">the girl and the fig\u003c/a>, \u003cem>Sonoma\u003cbr>\n\u003c/em>\u003cstrong>Season:\u003c/strong> 6\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Recommended by:\u003c/strong> Beth\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Dish: \u003c/strong>Fig and Arugula Salad\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Why? 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"content": "\u003cp>We Bay Area residents are spoiled with the freshest and most delicious seafood selections, so it's not easy to sit down at a restaurant and find yourself without a great seafood option. Luckily, \u003cem>Check, Please! Bay Area\u003c/em> guests have rounded up their favorite options that the Bay Area has to offer...\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/1_CreoLa.png\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-943\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/1_CreoLa.png\" alt=\"CreoLa\" width=\"785\" height=\"436\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/1_CreoLa.png 785w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/1_CreoLa-400x222.png 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/1_CreoLa-768x427.png 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/1_CreoLa-320x178.png 320w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/1_CreoLa-672x372.png 672w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 785px) 100vw, 785px\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Restaurant:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2010/10/14/check-please-bay-area-season-5-episode-8-508/\" target=\"_blank\">CreoLa\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Season: \u003c/strong>5\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Recommended by:\u003c/strong> Diane\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Dish:\u003c/strong> Shrimp CreoLa\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It was delicious and very rich!”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/2_La-Costanera.png\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-944\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/2_La-Costanera.png\" alt=\"La Costanera\" width=\"550\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/2_La-Costanera.png 550w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/2_La-Costanera-400x218.png 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/2_La-Costanera-320x175.png 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Restaurant:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2014/06/19/lukas-taproom-king-of-falafel-la-costanera-check-please-bay-area-reviews/\" target=\"_blank\">La Costanera\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Season:\u003c/strong> 9\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Recommended by:\u003c/strong> Donna\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Dish:\u003c/strong> Lobster Mac and Cheese\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“The spice gives it just that little kick!”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/3_Zazie.png\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-945\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/3_Zazie.png\" alt=\"Zazie\" width=\"785\" height=\"434\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/3_Zazie.png 785w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/3_Zazie-400x221.png 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/3_Zazie-768x425.png 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/3_Zazie-320x177.png 320w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/3_Zazie-672x372.png 672w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 785px) 100vw, 785px\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Restaurant:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2010/11/04/check-please-bay-area-season-5-episode-11-511/\" target=\"_blank\">Zazie\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Season:\u003c/strong> 5\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Recommended by:\u003c/strong> Joanna\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Dish:\u003c/strong> La Truite de Camille – Roasted Trout\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I’ve never had fish that great, it was delicious.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/4_Pompeis-Grotto.png\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-946\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/4_Pompeis-Grotto.png\" alt=\"Pompeis Grotto\" width=\"552\" height=\"308\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/4_Pompeis-Grotto.png 552w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/4_Pompeis-Grotto-400x223.png 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/4_Pompeis-Grotto-320x179.png 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 552px) 100vw, 552px\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Restaurant:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2013/04/27/pompeis-grotto-lillie-maes-house-of-soul-food-spqr-check-please-bay-area-reviews/\" target=\"_blank\">Pompei’s Grotto\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Season:\u003c/strong> 8\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Recommended by:\u003c/strong> Brian\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Dish:\u003c/strong> Fisherman’s Stew\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“The broth was really good and tasty and clean.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/5_Panama-Hotel-and-Restaurant.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-947\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/5_Panama-Hotel-and-Restaurant.jpg\" alt=\"Panama Hotel and Restaurant\" width=\"298\" height=\"400\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Restaurant:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2010/10/21/check-please-bay-area-season-5-episode-9-509/\" target=\"_blank\">Panama Hotel and Restaurant\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Season:\u003c/strong> 5\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Recommended by:\u003c/strong> Eric\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Dish:\u003c/strong> Mini Scallop Tostada\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“The scallops were superb!”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/6_Anchor-Oyster-Bar-Seafood-Market.png\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-948\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/6_Anchor-Oyster-Bar-Seafood-Market.png\" alt=\"Anchor Oyster Bar Seafood Market\" width=\"251\" height=\"209\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Restaurant:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2008/10/03/check-please-bay-area-season-3-episode-5305/\" target=\"_blank\">Anchor Oyster Bar Seafood Market\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Season:\u003c/strong> 3\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Recommended by:\u003c/strong> Katie\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Dish:\u003c/strong> Crab Burger\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“For great seafood in a casual atmosphere in the Castro, you cannot beat Anchor!”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/7_Old-Port-Lobster-Shack.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-949\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/7_Old-Port-Lobster-Shack.jpg\" alt=\"Old Port Lobster Shack\" width=\"550\" height=\"412\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/7_Old-Port-Lobster-Shack.jpg 550w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/7_Old-Port-Lobster-Shack-400x300.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/7_Old-Port-Lobster-Shack-320x240.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Restaurant:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2007/11/02/check-please-bay-area-season-2-episode-20-220/\" target=\"_blank\">Old Port Lobster Shack\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Season: \u003c/strong>2\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Recommended by:\u003c/strong> Greg\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Dish:\u003c/strong> Main Lobster Roll\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“The lobster roll — my standby order — remains the true star of this restaurant.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/8_The-Slanted-Door.png\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-950\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/8_The-Slanted-Door.png\" alt=\"The Slanted Door\" width=\"617\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/8_The-Slanted-Door.png 617w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/8_The-Slanted-Door-400x227.png 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/8_The-Slanted-Door-320x182.png 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 617px) 100vw, 617px\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Restaurant:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2008/04/25/check-please-bay-area-season-3-episode-4-304/\" target=\"_blank\">The Slanted Door\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Season:\u003c/strong> 3\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Recommended by:\u003c/strong> Jamie\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Dish:\u003c/strong> Bluenose Bass\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“The skin was nice and crisp, and the meat very tender.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/9_LArdoise-Bistro.png\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-951\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/9_LArdoise-Bistro.png\" alt=\"L'Ardoise Bistro\" width=\"782\" height=\"434\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/9_LArdoise-Bistro.png 782w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/9_LArdoise-Bistro-400x222.png 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/9_LArdoise-Bistro-768x426.png 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/9_LArdoise-Bistro-320x178.png 320w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/9_LArdoise-Bistro-672x372.png 672w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 782px) 100vw, 782px\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Restaurant:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2010/10/28/check-please-bay-area-season-5-episode-10-510/\" target=\"_blank\">L’Ardoise Bistro\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Season:\u003c/strong> 5\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Recommended by:\u003c/strong> Maroun\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Dish:\u003c/strong> Wild Alaskan Halibut\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“The halibut was cooked perfectly!”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/10_Live-Sushi.png\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-952\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/10_Live-Sushi.png\" alt=\"Live Sushi\" width=\"500\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/10_Live-Sushi.png 500w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/10_Live-Sushi-400x240.png 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/10_Live-Sushi-320x192.png 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Restaurant:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2013/10/02/live-sushi-chavez-supermarket-taqueria-bistro-vis-a-vis-check-please-bay-area-reviews/\" target=\"_blank\">Live Sushi\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Season:\u003c/strong> 8\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Recommended by:\u003c/strong> Teresa\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Dish:\u003c/strong> Grilled Squid\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I loved the smoky BBQ flavor, and it wasn’t too chewy!”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp> \u003c/p>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Dish:\u003c/strong> Shrimp CreoLa\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It was delicious and very rich!”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/2_La-Costanera.png\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-944\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/2_La-Costanera.png\" alt=\"La Costanera\" width=\"550\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/2_La-Costanera.png 550w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/2_La-Costanera-400x218.png 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/2_La-Costanera-320x175.png 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Restaurant:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2014/06/19/lukas-taproom-king-of-falafel-la-costanera-check-please-bay-area-reviews/\" target=\"_blank\">La Costanera\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Season:\u003c/strong> 9\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Recommended by:\u003c/strong> Donna\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Dish:\u003c/strong> Lobster Mac and Cheese\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“The spice gives it just that little kick!”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/3_Zazie.png\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-945\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/3_Zazie.png\" alt=\"Zazie\" width=\"785\" height=\"434\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/3_Zazie.png 785w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/3_Zazie-400x221.png 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/3_Zazie-768x425.png 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/3_Zazie-320x177.png 320w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/3_Zazie-672x372.png 672w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 785px) 100vw, 785px\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Restaurant:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2010/11/04/check-please-bay-area-season-5-episode-11-511/\" target=\"_blank\">Zazie\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Season:\u003c/strong> 5\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Recommended by:\u003c/strong> Joanna\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Dish:\u003c/strong> La Truite de Camille – Roasted Trout\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I’ve never had fish that great, it was delicious.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/4_Pompeis-Grotto.png\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-946\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/4_Pompeis-Grotto.png\" alt=\"Pompeis Grotto\" width=\"552\" height=\"308\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/4_Pompeis-Grotto.png 552w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/4_Pompeis-Grotto-400x223.png 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/4_Pompeis-Grotto-320x179.png 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 552px) 100vw, 552px\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Restaurant:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2013/04/27/pompeis-grotto-lillie-maes-house-of-soul-food-spqr-check-please-bay-area-reviews/\" target=\"_blank\">Pompei’s Grotto\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Season:\u003c/strong> 8\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Recommended by:\u003c/strong> Brian\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Dish:\u003c/strong> Fisherman’s Stew\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“The broth was really good and tasty and clean.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/5_Panama-Hotel-and-Restaurant.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-947\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/5_Panama-Hotel-and-Restaurant.jpg\" alt=\"Panama Hotel and Restaurant\" width=\"298\" height=\"400\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Restaurant:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2010/10/21/check-please-bay-area-season-5-episode-9-509/\" target=\"_blank\">Panama Hotel and Restaurant\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Season:\u003c/strong> 5\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Recommended by:\u003c/strong> Eric\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Dish:\u003c/strong> Mini Scallop Tostada\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“The scallops were superb!”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/6_Anchor-Oyster-Bar-Seafood-Market.png\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-948\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/6_Anchor-Oyster-Bar-Seafood-Market.png\" alt=\"Anchor Oyster Bar Seafood Market\" width=\"251\" height=\"209\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Restaurant:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2008/10/03/check-please-bay-area-season-3-episode-5305/\" target=\"_blank\">Anchor Oyster Bar Seafood Market\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Season:\u003c/strong> 3\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Recommended by:\u003c/strong> Katie\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Dish:\u003c/strong> Crab Burger\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“For great seafood in a casual atmosphere in the Castro, you cannot beat Anchor!”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/7_Old-Port-Lobster-Shack.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-949\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/7_Old-Port-Lobster-Shack.jpg\" alt=\"Old Port Lobster Shack\" width=\"550\" height=\"412\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/7_Old-Port-Lobster-Shack.jpg 550w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/7_Old-Port-Lobster-Shack-400x300.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/7_Old-Port-Lobster-Shack-320x240.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Restaurant:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2007/11/02/check-please-bay-area-season-2-episode-20-220/\" target=\"_blank\">Old Port Lobster Shack\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Season: \u003c/strong>2\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Recommended by:\u003c/strong> Greg\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Dish:\u003c/strong> Main Lobster Roll\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“The lobster roll — my standby order — remains the true star of this restaurant.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/8_The-Slanted-Door.png\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-950\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/8_The-Slanted-Door.png\" alt=\"The Slanted Door\" width=\"617\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/8_The-Slanted-Door.png 617w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/8_The-Slanted-Door-400x227.png 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/8_The-Slanted-Door-320x182.png 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 617px) 100vw, 617px\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Restaurant:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2008/04/25/check-please-bay-area-season-3-episode-4-304/\" target=\"_blank\">The Slanted Door\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Season:\u003c/strong> 3\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Recommended by:\u003c/strong> Jamie\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Dish:\u003c/strong> Bluenose Bass\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“The skin was nice and crisp, and the meat very tender.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/9_LArdoise-Bistro.png\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-951\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/9_LArdoise-Bistro.png\" alt=\"L'Ardoise Bistro\" width=\"782\" height=\"434\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/9_LArdoise-Bistro.png 782w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/9_LArdoise-Bistro-400x222.png 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/9_LArdoise-Bistro-768x426.png 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/9_LArdoise-Bistro-320x178.png 320w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/9_LArdoise-Bistro-672x372.png 672w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 782px) 100vw, 782px\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Restaurant:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2010/10/28/check-please-bay-area-season-5-episode-10-510/\" target=\"_blank\">L’Ardoise Bistro\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Season:\u003c/strong> 5\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Recommended by:\u003c/strong> 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"disqusTitle": "9 Favorite Spicy Dishes in San Francisco (As Chosen By 'Check, Please! Bay Area' Guests)",
"title": "9 Favorite Spicy Dishes in San Francisco (As Chosen By 'Check, Please! Bay Area' Guests)",
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"content": "\u003cp>A dish that causes a comfortable burn, perspiration or just the desperate search for a glass of milk can sometimes be \u003cem>exactly\u003c/em> what our taste buds need. Over the years, the guests on restaurant review show \u003ca title=\"Check, Please!\" href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cem>Check, Please! Bay Area \u003c/em>\u003c/a>(back with a brand-new season 7:30pm Thursday, April 16 on KQED 9) have raved about a variety of fiery dishes. So if you're in need of a little kick in your cuisine, take a look at their ten favorite spicy dishes in San Francisco...\u003c/p>\n\u003cp> \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/1-Lahore-Karahi.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-958\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/1-Lahore-Karahi.jpg\" alt=\"Lahore Karahi\" width=\"458\" height=\"458\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/1-Lahore-Karahi.jpg 458w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/1-Lahore-Karahi-400x400.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/1-Lahore-Karahi-320x320.jpg 320w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/1-Lahore-Karahi-32x32.jpg 32w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/1-Lahore-Karahi-64x64.jpg 64w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/1-Lahore-Karahi-96x96.jpg 96w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/1-Lahore-Karahi-128x128.jpg 128w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/1-Lahore-Karahi-75x75.jpg 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 100vw, 458px\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Restaurant:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2010/05/20/check-please-bay-area-season-5-episode-3-503/\" target=\"_blank\">Lahore Karahi\u003c/a>, San Francisco\u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2010/05/20/check-please-bay-area-season-5-episode-3-503/\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cbr>\n\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>Season: \u003c/strong>5\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Recommended by:\u003c/strong> Liz\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Dish:\u003c/strong> Lamb Vindaloo\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Why? \u003c/strong>“Indian/Pakistani food is spicier than just Indian food, so I like to order plenty of naan and the Lahore Karari rice to soak up all of the rich sauce.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp> \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/2-Angkor-Borei.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-959\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/2-Angkor-Borei.jpg\" alt=\"Angkor Borei\" width=\"500\" height=\"325\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/2-Angkor-Borei.jpg 500w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/2-Angkor-Borei-400x260.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/2-Angkor-Borei-320x208.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Restaurant:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2013/04/10/check-please-bay-area-100th-episode-angkor-borei-indigo-farallon/\" target=\"_blank\">Angkor Borei\u003c/a>, San Francisco\u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2013/04/10/check-please-bay-area-100th-episode-angkor-borei-indigo-farallon/\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cbr>\n\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>Season:\u003c/strong> 8\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Recommended by:\u003c/strong> Karen\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Dish:\u003c/strong> Chili Chicken – sautéed with fresh chili peppers, mushrooms, green beans and onions\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Why? \u003c/strong>“The flavors were very distinctly Cambodian.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp> \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/4-Hunan-Homes-Restaurant.png\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-961\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/4-Hunan-Homes-Restaurant.png\" alt=\"Hunan Home's Restaurant\" width=\"781\" height=\"398\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/4-Hunan-Homes-Restaurant.png 781w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/4-Hunan-Homes-Restaurant-400x204.png 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/4-Hunan-Homes-Restaurant-768x391.png 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/4-Hunan-Homes-Restaurant-320x163.png 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 781px) 100vw, 781px\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Restaurant:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2013/05/15/hunan-homes-restaurant-radius-guerilla-cafe-check-please-bay-area-reviews/\" target=\"_blank\">Hunan Home’s Restaurant\u003c/a>, San Francisco\u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2013/05/15/hunan-homes-restaurant-radius-guerilla-cafe-check-please-bay-area-reviews/\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cbr>\n\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>Season:\u003c/strong> 8\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Recommended by:\u003c/strong> Emily\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Dish:\u003c/strong> Orange Peel Chicken with Chile Peppers\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Why? \u003c/strong>“It has a really vibrant orange flavor and it’s perfectly fried! But you gotta watch out for those peppers!”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp> \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/5-Kabuto-Sushi.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-962\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/5-Kabuto-Sushi.jpg\" alt=\"Kabuto Sushi\" width=\"298\" height=\"400\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Restaurant:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2011/10/12/check-please-bay-area-la-mexicana-kabuto-sushi-pazzia/\" target=\"_blank\">Kabuto Sushi\u003c/a>, San Francisco\u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2011/10/12/check-please-bay-area-la-mexicana-kabuto-sushi-pazzia/\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cbr>\n\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>Recommended by:\u003c/strong> Karrie\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Dish:\u003c/strong> Fire Salmon Roll\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Why? \u003c/strong>“Kabuto challenges your palate to let go and experience something more than classic sushi and sashimi.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp> \u003c/p>\n\u003cp> \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/7-HRD-Smokin-Grill.png\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-964\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/7-HRD-Smokin-Grill.png\" alt=\"HRD Smokin' Grill\" width=\"640\" height=\"385\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/7-HRD-Smokin-Grill.png 640w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/7-HRD-Smokin-Grill-400x241.png 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/7-HRD-Smokin-Grill-320x193.png 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Restaurant:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2013/09/25/hrd-smokin-grill-buddys-bites-and-brews-metro-lafayette-check-please-bay-area-reviews/\" target=\"_blank\">HRD Smokin’ Grill\u003c/a>, San Francisco\u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2013/09/25/hrd-smokin-grill-buddys-bites-and-brews-metro-lafayette-check-please-bay-area-reviews/\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cbr>\n\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>Season:\u003c/strong> 8\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Recommended by:\u003c/strong> Caen\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Dish:\u003c/strong> Spicy Zesty Pork Bibimbap – Asian rice bowl w/ seasoned spinach, zesty sprouts, cucumbers, Kimchi, egg and pork\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Why? \u003c/strong>“The flavor profile is amazing!”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp> \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/8-Senor-Sisig-Food-Truck.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-965\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/8-Senor-Sisig-Food-Truck.jpg\" alt=\"Senor Sisig Food Truck\" width=\"706\" height=\"504\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/8-Senor-Sisig-Food-Truck.jpg 706w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/8-Senor-Sisig-Food-Truck-400x286.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/8-Senor-Sisig-Food-Truck-320x228.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 706px) 100vw, 706px\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Restaurant:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2014/05/15/senor-sisig-m-y-china-italian-colors-check-please-bay-area-reviews/\" target=\"_blank\">Senor Sisig Food Truck\u003c/a>, San Francisco (and other Bay Area locations)\u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2014/05/15/senor-sisig-m-y-china-italian-colors-check-please-bay-area-reviews/\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cbr>\n\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>Season:\u003c/strong> 9\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Recommened by: \u003c/strong>Suki\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Dish:\u003c/strong> Spicy Pork Senor Sisig Burrito\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Why? \u003c/strong>“It was full of flavors and incredibly spicy.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp> \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/3-Lers-Ros.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-960\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/3-Lers-Ros-800x308.jpg\" alt=\"Lers Ros\" width=\"800\" height=\"308\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/3-Lers-Ros-800x308.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/3-Lers-Ros-400x154.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/3-Lers-Ros-768x296.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/3-Lers-Ros-320x123.jpg 320w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/3-Lers-Ros.jpg 934w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Restaurant:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2012/09/19/check-please-bay-area-reviews-caffe-la-scala-lers-ros-1300-on-fillmore/\" target=\"_blank\">Lers Ros\u003c/a>, San Francisco\u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2012/09/19/check-please-bay-area-reviews-caffe-la-scala-lers-ros-1300-on-fillmore/\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cbr>\n\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>Season:\u003c/strong> 7\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Recommended by:\u003c/strong> Roger\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Dish:\u003c/strong> Poh Tak – Spicy soup with assorted seafood\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Why? \u003c/strong>“By far the best Thai food I’ve ever had!”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp> \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/9-Esperpento.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-966\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/9-Esperpento.jpg\" alt=\"Esperpento\" width=\"250\" height=\"200\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Restaurant:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2007/04/05/check-please-bay-area-season-2-episode-12-212/\" target=\"_blank\">Esperpento\u003c/a>, San Francisco\u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2007/04/05/check-please-bay-area-season-2-episode-12-212/\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cbr>\n\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>Season:\u003c/strong> 2\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Recommended by:\u003c/strong> Richland\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Dish:\u003c/strong> Pollo Adobo\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Why? \u003c/strong>“The tender chicken pieces were served in a spicy chili sauce that was delicious.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp> \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/10-Old-Mandarin-Islamic-Restaurant.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-967\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/10-Old-Mandarin-Islamic-Restaurant.jpg\" alt=\"Old Mandarin Islamic Restaurant\" width=\"535\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/10-Old-Mandarin-Islamic-Restaurant.jpg 535w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/10-Old-Mandarin-Islamic-Restaurant-400x299.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/10-Old-Mandarin-Islamic-Restaurant-320x239.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 535px) 100vw, 535px\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Restaurant:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2006/03/23/check-please-bay-area-episode-12-112/\" target=\"_blank\">Old Mandarin Islamic Restaurant\u003c/a>, San Francisco\u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2006/03/23/check-please-bay-area-episode-12-112/\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cbr>\n\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>Season:\u003c/strong> 1\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Recommended by:\u003c/strong> Karen\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Dish:\u003c/strong> “Extremely Hot Pepper”\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Why? \u003c/strong>“The food here is exquisite!”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp> \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Is there a fiery dish in San Francisco (or somewhere else around the Bay Area) you'd particularly recommend? Leave a comment — or weigh in on the\u003ca title=\"Facebook\" href=\"https://www.facebook.com/KQEDcheckplease\" target=\"_blank\"> \u003cem>Check, Please Bay Area\u003c/em> Facebook Page\u003c/a>, where we talk about food 24/7!\u003c/p>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/2-Angkor-Borei.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-959\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/2-Angkor-Borei.jpg\" alt=\"Angkor Borei\" width=\"500\" height=\"325\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/2-Angkor-Borei.jpg 500w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/2-Angkor-Borei-400x260.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/2-Angkor-Borei-320x208.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Restaurant:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2013/04/10/check-please-bay-area-100th-episode-angkor-borei-indigo-farallon/\" target=\"_blank\">Angkor Borei\u003c/a>, San Francisco\u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2013/04/10/check-please-bay-area-100th-episode-angkor-borei-indigo-farallon/\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cbr>\n\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>Season:\u003c/strong> 8\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Recommended by:\u003c/strong> Karen\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Dish:\u003c/strong> Chili Chicken – sautéed with fresh chili peppers, mushrooms, green beans and onions\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Why? \u003c/strong>“The flavors were very distinctly Cambodian.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp> \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/4-Hunan-Homes-Restaurant.png\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-961\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/4-Hunan-Homes-Restaurant.png\" alt=\"Hunan Home's Restaurant\" width=\"781\" height=\"398\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/4-Hunan-Homes-Restaurant.png 781w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/4-Hunan-Homes-Restaurant-400x204.png 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/4-Hunan-Homes-Restaurant-768x391.png 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/4-Hunan-Homes-Restaurant-320x163.png 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 781px) 100vw, 781px\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Restaurant:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2013/05/15/hunan-homes-restaurant-radius-guerilla-cafe-check-please-bay-area-reviews/\" target=\"_blank\">Hunan Home’s Restaurant\u003c/a>, San Francisco\u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2013/05/15/hunan-homes-restaurant-radius-guerilla-cafe-check-please-bay-area-reviews/\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cbr>\n\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>Season:\u003c/strong> 8\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Recommended by:\u003c/strong> Emily\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Dish:\u003c/strong> Orange Peel Chicken with Chile Peppers\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Why? \u003c/strong>“It has a really vibrant orange flavor and it’s perfectly fried! But you gotta watch out for those peppers!”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp> \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/5-Kabuto-Sushi.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-962\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/5-Kabuto-Sushi.jpg\" alt=\"Kabuto Sushi\" width=\"298\" height=\"400\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Restaurant:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2011/10/12/check-please-bay-area-la-mexicana-kabuto-sushi-pazzia/\" target=\"_blank\">Kabuto Sushi\u003c/a>, San Francisco\u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2011/10/12/check-please-bay-area-la-mexicana-kabuto-sushi-pazzia/\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cbr>\n\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>Recommended by:\u003c/strong> Karrie\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Dish:\u003c/strong> Fire Salmon Roll\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Why? \u003c/strong>“Kabuto challenges your palate to let go and experience something more than classic sushi and sashimi.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp> \u003c/p>\n\u003cp> \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/7-HRD-Smokin-Grill.png\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-964\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/7-HRD-Smokin-Grill.png\" alt=\"HRD Smokin' Grill\" width=\"640\" height=\"385\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/7-HRD-Smokin-Grill.png 640w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/7-HRD-Smokin-Grill-400x241.png 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/7-HRD-Smokin-Grill-320x193.png 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Restaurant:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2013/09/25/hrd-smokin-grill-buddys-bites-and-brews-metro-lafayette-check-please-bay-area-reviews/\" target=\"_blank\">HRD Smokin’ Grill\u003c/a>, San Francisco\u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2013/09/25/hrd-smokin-grill-buddys-bites-and-brews-metro-lafayette-check-please-bay-area-reviews/\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cbr>\n\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>Season:\u003c/strong> 8\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Recommended by:\u003c/strong> Caen\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Dish:\u003c/strong> Spicy Zesty Pork Bibimbap – Asian rice bowl w/ seasoned spinach, zesty sprouts, cucumbers, Kimchi, egg and pork\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Why? \u003c/strong>“The flavor profile is amazing!”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp> \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/8-Senor-Sisig-Food-Truck.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-965\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/8-Senor-Sisig-Food-Truck.jpg\" alt=\"Senor Sisig Food Truck\" width=\"706\" height=\"504\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/8-Senor-Sisig-Food-Truck.jpg 706w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/8-Senor-Sisig-Food-Truck-400x286.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/8-Senor-Sisig-Food-Truck-320x228.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 706px) 100vw, 706px\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Restaurant:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2014/05/15/senor-sisig-m-y-china-italian-colors-check-please-bay-area-reviews/\" target=\"_blank\">Senor Sisig Food Truck\u003c/a>, San Francisco (and other Bay Area locations)\u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2014/05/15/senor-sisig-m-y-china-italian-colors-check-please-bay-area-reviews/\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cbr>\n\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>Season:\u003c/strong> 9\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Recommened by: \u003c/strong>Suki\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Dish:\u003c/strong> Spicy Pork Senor Sisig Burrito\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Why? \u003c/strong>“It was full of flavors and incredibly spicy.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp> \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/3-Lers-Ros.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-960\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/3-Lers-Ros-800x308.jpg\" alt=\"Lers Ros\" width=\"800\" height=\"308\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/3-Lers-Ros-800x308.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/3-Lers-Ros-400x154.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/3-Lers-Ros-768x296.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/3-Lers-Ros-320x123.jpg 320w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/3-Lers-Ros.jpg 934w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Restaurant:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2012/09/19/check-please-bay-area-reviews-caffe-la-scala-lers-ros-1300-on-fillmore/\" target=\"_blank\">Lers Ros\u003c/a>, San Francisco\u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2012/09/19/check-please-bay-area-reviews-caffe-la-scala-lers-ros-1300-on-fillmore/\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cbr>\n\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>Season:\u003c/strong> 7\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Recommended by:\u003c/strong> Roger\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Dish:\u003c/strong> Poh Tak – Spicy soup with assorted seafood\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Why? \u003c/strong>“By far the best Thai food I’ve ever had!”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp> \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/9-Esperpento.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-966\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/9-Esperpento.jpg\" alt=\"Esperpento\" width=\"250\" height=\"200\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Restaurant:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2007/04/05/check-please-bay-area-season-2-episode-12-212/\" target=\"_blank\">Esperpento\u003c/a>, San Francisco\u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2007/04/05/check-please-bay-area-season-2-episode-12-212/\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cbr>\n\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>Season:\u003c/strong> 2\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Recommended by:\u003c/strong> Richland\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Dish:\u003c/strong> Pollo Adobo\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Why? \u003c/strong>“The tender chicken pieces were served in a spicy chili sauce that was delicious.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp> \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/10-Old-Mandarin-Islamic-Restaurant.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-967\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/10-Old-Mandarin-Islamic-Restaurant.jpg\" alt=\"Old Mandarin Islamic Restaurant\" width=\"535\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/10-Old-Mandarin-Islamic-Restaurant.jpg 535w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/10-Old-Mandarin-Islamic-Restaurant-400x299.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/10-Old-Mandarin-Islamic-Restaurant-320x239.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 535px) 100vw, 535px\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Restaurant:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2006/03/23/check-please-bay-area-episode-12-112/\" target=\"_blank\">Old Mandarin Islamic Restaurant\u003c/a>, San Francisco\u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2006/03/23/check-please-bay-area-episode-12-112/\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cbr>\n\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>Season:\u003c/strong> 1\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Recommended by:\u003c/strong> Karen\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Dish:\u003c/strong> “Extremely Hot Pepper”\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Why? \u003c/strong>“The food here is exquisite!”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp> \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Is there a fiery dish in San Francisco (or somewhere else around the Bay Area) you'd particularly recommend? Leave a comment — or weigh in on the\u003ca title=\"Facebook\" href=\"https://www.facebook.com/KQEDcheckplease\" target=\"_blank\"> \u003cem>Check, Please Bay Area\u003c/em> Facebook Page\u003c/a>, where we talk about food 24/7!\u003c/p>\n\n\u003c/div>\u003c/p>",
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"content": "\u003cp>No matter what direction you head in the Bay Area, you're bound to run into some exceptionally tasty dishes. This roundup happens to be for those of you heading to or (fortunately enough) already in the South Bay...\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/1-Lillie-Maes-House-of-Soul-Food.png\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-973\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/1-Lillie-Maes-House-of-Soul-Food.png\" alt=\"Lillie Mae's House of Soul Food\" width=\"735\" height=\"444\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/1-Lillie-Maes-House-of-Soul-Food.png 735w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/1-Lillie-Maes-House-of-Soul-Food-400x242.png 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/1-Lillie-Maes-House-of-Soul-Food-320x193.png 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Restaurant:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2013/04/27/pompeis-grotto-lillie-maes-house-of-soul-food-spqr-check-please-bay-area-reviews/\" target=\"_blank\">Lillie Mae’s House of Soul Food\u003c/a>, \u003cem>Santa Clara\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Season: \u003c/strong>8\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Recommended by:\u003c/strong> Nicole\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Dish:\u003c/strong> Fried Chicken & Waffles\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It’s some of the best fried chicken I’ve ever had.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/2-Roti-Indian-Bistro.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-974\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/2-Roti-Indian-Bistro.jpg\" alt=\"Roti Indian Bistro\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/2-Roti-Indian-Bistro.jpg 500w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/2-Roti-Indian-Bistro-400x266.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/2-Roti-Indian-Bistro-320x213.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Restaurant:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2012/10/31/check-please-bay-area-reviews-roti-indian-bistro-chop-bar-park-tavern/\" target=\"_blank\">Roti Indian Bistro\u003c/a>, \u003cem>San Mateo\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Season: \u003c/strong>7\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Recommended by:\u003c/strong> Raj\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Dish:\u003c/strong> Saag Aloo (vegetarian) – Spinach and potatoes cooking with nutmeg, onions, cumin and fenugreek\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“One of our favorite dishes, excellent!”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/3-Sapore-Italiano-Restaurant.png\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-975\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/3-Sapore-Italiano-Restaurant.png\" alt=\"Sapore Italiano Restaurant\" width=\"787\" height=\"401\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/3-Sapore-Italiano-Restaurant.png 787w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/3-Sapore-Italiano-Restaurant-400x204.png 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/3-Sapore-Italiano-Restaurant-768x391.png 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/3-Sapore-Italiano-Restaurant-320x163.png 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 787px) 100vw, 787px\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Restaurant:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2011/09/29/check-please-bay-area-dosa-sapore-italiano-gather/\" target=\"_blank\">Sapore Italiano Restaurant\u003c/a>, \u003cem>Burlingame\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Season:\u003c/strong> 6\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Recommended by:\u003c/strong> Mike\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Dish:\u003c/strong> Capellini al Pomodoro Crudo (vegetarian)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“This dish was well-executed; I loved the fresh pasta.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/4-Naschmarkt.png\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-976\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/4-Naschmarkt.png\" alt=\"Naschmarkt\" width=\"560\" height=\"307\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/4-Naschmarkt.png 560w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/4-Naschmarkt-400x219.png 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/4-Naschmarkt-320x175.png 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Restaurant:\u003c/strong>\u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2013/09/18/naschmarkt-cafe-tiramisu-wood-tavern-check-please-bay-area-reviews/\" target=\"_blank\"> Naschmarkt\u003c/a>, \u003cem>Campbell\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Season: \u003c/strong>8\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Recommended by:\u003c/strong> Lisa\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Dish:\u003c/strong> Jäger Schnitzel - Pork schnitzel braised in a mushroom cream sauce with spätzle, garlic confit and broccolini.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It was incredible! It literally felt I was eating Thanksgiving dinner.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/5-Patio-Filipino.png\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-977\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/5-Patio-Filipino.png\" alt=\"Patio Filipino\" width=\"777\" height=\"436\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/5-Patio-Filipino.png 777w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/5-Patio-Filipino-400x224.png 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/5-Patio-Filipino-768x431.png 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/5-Patio-Filipino-320x180.png 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 777px) 100vw, 777px\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Restaurant:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2010/05/20/check-please-bay-area-season-5-episode-3-503/\" target=\"_blank\">Patio Filipino\u003c/a>, \u003cem>San Bruno\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Season: \u003c/strong>5\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Recommended by:\u003c/strong> JR\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Dish:\u003c/strong> Crispy Binagoongan – Fried pork over eggplant with mango and tomato salad\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It’s a Patio Filipino specialty, with an array of different flavors.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/6-Chalet-Ticino.png\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-978\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/6-Chalet-Ticino.png\" alt=\"Chalet Ticino\" width=\"486\" height=\"312\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/6-Chalet-Ticino.png 486w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/6-Chalet-Ticino-400x257.png 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/6-Chalet-Ticino-320x205.png 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 486px) 100vw, 486px\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Restaurant:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2014/06/05/lanna-thai-20-spot-chalet-ticino-check-please-bay-area-reviews/\" target=\"_blank\">Chalet Ticino\u003c/a>, \u003cem>Foster City\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Season:\u003c/strong>\u003cem> 9 \u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Recommended by:\u003c/strong> Andrea\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Dish:\u003c/strong> Chicken Milanese\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I loved it! I would highly recommend it!”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/7-Shalizaar.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-979\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/7-Shalizaar.jpg\" alt=\"Shalizaar\" width=\"761\" height=\"509\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/7-Shalizaar.jpg 761w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/7-Shalizaar-400x268.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/7-Shalizaar-320x214.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 761px) 100vw, 761px\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Restaurant:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2006/11/09/check-please-bay-area-season-2-episode-7-207/\" target=\"_blank\">Shalizaar\u003c/a>, \u003cem>Belmont\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Season: \u003c/strong>2\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Recommended by:\u003c/strong> Margaret\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Dish:\u003c/strong> Baghali Polo – Dill & Fava Bean Rice with Pot Roast Lamb Shank\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It’s a really strong flavor, and it’s wonderful.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/8-Don-Picos.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-980\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/8-Don-Picos.jpg\" alt=\"Don Pico's\" width=\"721\" height=\"449\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/8-Don-Picos.jpg 721w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/8-Don-Picos-400x249.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/8-Don-Picos-320x199.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 721px) 100vw, 721px\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Restaurant:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2011/07/07/check-please-bay-area-lovejoys-tearoom-don-picos-saha-601/\" target=\"_blank\">Don Pico’s\u003c/a>, \u003cem>San Bruno\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Season: \u003c/strong>6\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Recommended by:\u003c/strong> Mark\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Dish:\u003c/strong> Chile Verde\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“The pork was so tender and succulent!”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/9-The-Refuge.png\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-981\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/9-The-Refuge.png\" alt=\"The Refuge\" width=\"640\" height=\"357\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/9-The-Refuge.png 640w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/9-The-Refuge-400x223.png 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/9-The-Refuge-320x179.png 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Restaurant:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2013/09/11/little-shin-shin-the-refuge-canela-bistro-and-wine-bar-check-please-bay-area-reviews/\" target=\"_blank\">The Refuge\u003c/a>, \u003cem>San Carlos\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Season: \u003c/strong>8\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Recommended by:\u003c/strong> Christopher\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Dish:\u003c/strong> Pastrami Burger\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It’s hard to put into words exactly how great their pastrami is!”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/10-Chef-Chus.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-982\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/10-Chef-Chus.jpg\" alt=\"Chef Chu's\" width=\"533\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/10-Chef-Chus.jpg 533w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/10-Chef-Chus-400x300.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/19/2015/04/10-Chef-Chus-320x240.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 533px) 100vw, 533px\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Restaurant:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2012/05/10/check-please-bay-area-reviews-chef-chus-lanesplitter-chiaroscuro/\" target=\"_blank\">Chef Chu’s\u003c/a>, \u003cem>Los Altos\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Season: \u003c/strong>7\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Recommened by:\u003c/strong> Lina\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Dish:\u003c/strong> Fresh Basil & Garlic Chicken in a Clay Pot\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Chef Chu’s menu offers a culinary joy of the very best Chinese cuisine has to offer.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp> \u003c/p>\n\n",
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