With a fresh Emmy win, Check, Please! Bay Area is back with a new round of episodes for its 21st season! This fall, indulge in all of the insider dining tips that our guests shared around the table with host Leslie Sbrocco. Our culinary delights begin with cozy Chinese comfort food in Berkeley, live-fire cooked American fare in Redwood City and house-made sausages paired with a selection of beers in San Francisco.
The James Beard and Emmy-Award winning series will also feature Pakistani-style barbecue, modern Turkish fare served alongside fresh mezes and many more Bay Area bites that you won’t want to miss. To add to the fun, reporter Cecilia Phillips explores olive oil production at Il Fiorello and samples the unusual produce picks offered at the Vallejo Farmers Market.
Dig into four brand-new episodes, Thursdays at 7:30 PM on KQED 9, starting October 29.
Take a peek at what’s cooking:
October 29
- In Berkeley, Impression of Lanzhou dishes up plates of Chinese comfort food featuring hand-pulled noodles.
- At Hurrica in Redwood City, guests dig into contemporary American fare cooked by a live fire, alongside harbor views.
- At Rosamunde Sausage Company in San Francisco’s Mission District, Oktoberfest vibes are on tap year round with house-made sausages and a selection of German and local brews.
November 5
- In Fremont, Bundoo Khan fires up the grill to cook up authentic Pakistani-style barbecue.
- In Danville, Bungalow on Rose serves both coastal Thai delights and traditional noodle dishes.
- At Volpi’s in Petaluma, generations of locals enjoy the speakeasy bar and traditional Italian comfort food
November 12
- In San Francisco, Go Duck Yourself plates up Cantonese style bbq, with a twist, like their “Disco Duck” served with popping candy.
- Bungalow 44 in Mill Valley hosts a social vibe accompanied by a modern American menu featuring hamachi poppers and truffle fries.
- In Hayward, Pupusería Las Cabañas offers savory Salvadoran stuffed pupusas and “Birria Bombs” filled with meaty goodness.
November 19
- At Provisions in Vallejo, house-baked pastries, hearty breakfast burritos and chicken and waffles are paired with refreshing mimosas.
- In San Francisco’s Mission District, Flour + Water Pizzeria serves up creatively topped thin crust pizzas and irresistible fresh mozzarella sticks
- At Turquaz in San Francisco’s SoMa neighborhood, an incredible assortment of Turkish baklavas, and pastries are baked daily and served alongside housemade mezes.
Have a restaurant you think deserves the spotlight? Nominate your favorite spots and apply to be a guest at kqed.org/checkplease/apply.