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Every week, Check, Please! Bay Area features three guests who are local diners, not professional restaurant critics. Each guest chooses their favorite restaurant and the other two guests visit that restaurant anonymously — the restaurants are not notified that Check, Please! “reviewers” are dining there. After trying all three restaurants recommended, the guests come on the show to discuss, dispute, and celebrate their dining experiences. The panel of diners is moderated by host Leslie Sbrocco, an award-winning author, wine connoisseur, newspaper columnist, and speaker.

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Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: Stay Gold Deli, Sunset Reservoir Brewing Company, Wayfare Tavern

Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: Curry Up Now, Falafel Stop, Nick's On Grand

Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: Il Casaro Pizzeria & Mozzarella Bar, Soba Ichi

Check, Please! Bay Area Kids reviews: Mersea, Bevri

Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: Tadu Ethiopian Kitchen, Angela's Kitchen, Braise

Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: Locanda Ravello, Café Umami, Main Street Kitchen

Check, Please! Bay Area Kids reviews: Sweet T’s Restaurant + Bar, La Note Restaurant, Magnolia Street Wine Lounge & Kitchen

Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: La Marcha Tapas Bar, Brazen Head, Atelier Crenn

Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: Anaviv’s Table, Larb Thai Food & Tapas, Mister Jiu’s

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