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"content": "\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Half Moon Bay Brewing Company: Reviews\u003c/strong> | \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/checkplease/?p=976\">restaurant info\u003c/a> | \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/checkplease/?p=967\">full episode video\u003c/a> |\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Other ways to watch episode online (and on video iPod):\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"http://www.kqed.org/.stream/anon/tv/checkplease/cp309iPod_Hi.mp4\">\u003cstrong>Download episode\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> (requires \u003ca href=\"http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/\">iTunes\u003c/a> or \u003ca href=\"http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/win.html\">QuickTime\u003c/a>)\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/checkplease/?page_id=122\">\u003cstrong>Subscribe to Video Podcast\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/checkplease/wp-content/uploads/sites/40/2008/10/halfmoonbaybrewingco15.jpg\" alt=\"Fish and Chips\" hspace=\"3\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/checkplease/wp-content/uploads/sites/40/2008/10/halfmoonbaybrewingco17.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/checkplease/wp-content/uploads/sites/40/2008/10/halfmoonbaybrewingco20.jpg\" alt=\"Warm Apple Crisp with Vanilla Ice Cream\" hspace=\"3\">\u003cbr>\nFish and Chips, Mixed Seafood Grill, Portuguese Fishermen’s Stew, Warm Apple Crisp with Vanilla Ice Cream\u003c/p>\n\u003chr size=\"1\" noshade>\n\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/checkplease/wp-content/uploads/sites/40/2008/10/ryan-navratil.jpg\" alt=\"Ryan Navratil\" align=\"left\" hspace=\"4\">\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Name:\u003c/strong> Ryan\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Occupation:\u003c/strong> Environmental Scientist\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Location:\u003c/strong> Palo Alto\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Favorite Restaurant:\u003c/strong> Half Moon Bay Brewing Company\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Reviewed Half Moon Bay Brewing Company:\u003c/strong> Sunday March 2, 2008\u003cbr>\n\u003cbr clear=\"all\">\u003cbr>\nPilgrims going to Half Moon Bay Brewing Company have a few choices for lunch or dinner: they can sit inside in the dining area, or at a fireside table in the bar, or outside on the patio. The bar, easily distinguished from the dining area by the presence of a bar, seats about 10 comfortably at tables and another 15 or so at the bar itself. Keep in mind that seating is limited when there’s live music playing.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Expect a full-ish house on the patio if you show up on a sunny Saturday or Sunday. Travelers from all over the peninsula bring their kids and dogs (both equally welcome) to relax in the sun and grab a bite to eat or sip one of the Brewing Company’s unique libations. If you happen by after sunset, you’ll find friends and strangers alike huddled around one of the patio’s three fire pits.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The menu at Half Moon Bay Brewing Company might best be described as your standard seafood collection; fish and chips, clam chowder, fish tacos, and a short list of “bar food” (e.g. burgers, chicken sandwiches, etc.). Do not expect to leave with an empty stomach. I’ll admit, the food, though decidedly “good” in its own right, probably won’t make the cover of any culinary magazines, but the menu really does help to showcase HMBBC’s collection of beers (tantalizing even to a wine drinker such as myself).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Be sure to heed the restaurant’s pairings on the menu, such as the Albacore melt sandwich and the Mavericks Amber Ale. I, myself, have likely spent the lion’s share of my wages on the fish and chips married with the Pillar Point Ale, but I am a creature of habit. Extra points for Half Moon Bay Brewing Company for keeping a stack of Seafood Watch cards in plain sight for those of a sustainable fisheries mind.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You’ll find plenty of parking at this seaside spot, and the price of dinner usually won’t creep up past $30 per person with a drink or two. The waitstaff is friendly, and most of them eat at the restaurant anyway, so feel free to ask as many questions as you can. If you’re looking for a fantastic destination spot with satisfying food and killer atmosphere, consider a trip to the Half Moon Bay Brewing Company for some fish, a drink, and a fireside chat by the ocean.\u003c/p>\n\u003chr size=\"1\" noshade>\n\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/checkplease/wp-content/uploads/sites/40/2008/10/zana-woods.jpg\" alt=\"Zee Woods\" hspace=\"4\" align=\"left\">\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Name:\u003c/strong> Zee\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Occupation:\u003c/strong> Photo Editor\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Location:\u003c/strong> San Francisco\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Favorite Restaurant:\u003c/strong> Chez Maman\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Reviewed Half Moon Bay Brewing Company:\u003c/strong> Sunday March 2, 2008\u003cbr>\n\u003cbr clear=\"all\">\u003cbr>\nWe arrived at the restaurant on a beautiful clear day in Half Moon Bay. The restaurant has indoor/outdoor seating. The patio was filled with locals and tourists having pints and enjoying the weather. After checking in with the hostess, I headed to the ladies room. There was a line, with 3 people ahead of me waiting on two stalls. While I was waiting in the ladies room, my friend was standing near the hostesses, who wondered out loud if I was “lost in the bathroom”. Obviously, they forgot she was there. We were then seated in the back room with a two large families (2.5 kids each) and a group of males who all resembled Vanilla Ice. The rest of the tables were empty except the dishes left over from the previous guests. The inside of the restaurant is also quite large and it was packed — except the back room.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>After about 10 minutes, the waitress arrived to take our order. I asked here what were her favorites and she listed a few items that were popular (fish tacos, fish and chips, hamburger, ribs). I then asked her again about her favorite seafood and not what was popular and she stated that she “was the wrong person to ask as [she doesn’t] eat seafood.” I commented maybe she was working at the wrong restaurant (ha ha).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>We started with two Arnold Palmers and a pint of the Harbor Light Ale. The ale was light and clean, so I ditched the Arnold Palmer. Our drinks were followed by the calamari, which was fresh and lightly battered with a nice crisp crust. The seasoning was on point and very tasty. After about 25 minutes, our main courses of fish and chips and Yucatan baby back ribs arrived. The fish was quite moist but the batter was on the soggy side. The ribs were cooked with their house made sauce. The ribs were somewhat tender but definitely dry. The ribs are served with very wet coleslaw. Both were served with french fries as well as coleslaw with the ribs. 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I would definitely return when I’m in the area, but will request a seat outside, order beer and appetizers only, and talk with the locals.\u003c/p>\n\u003chr size=\"1\" noshade>\n\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/checkplease/wp-content/uploads/sites/40/2008/10/paula-li.jpg\" alt=\"Paula Li\" align=\"left\" hspace=\"4\">\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Name:\u003c/strong> Paula\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Occupation:\u003c/strong> Massage Therapist\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Location:\u003c/strong> Oakland\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Favorite Restaurant:\u003c/strong> Kirala\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Reviewed Half Moon Bay Brewing Company:\u003c/strong> Saturday February 23, 2008\u003cbr>\n\u003cbr clear=\"all\">\u003cbr>\nHalf Moon Bay Brewing Company is located in the most scenic spot, at a corner overlooking the ocean, with a huge outdoor seating area. The rustic indoor area also has large windows with views. This would be a spectacular spot during the summer months. 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We said yes, and they came AFTER our entrees. The oysters were fresh enough, but not the most succulent or the tastiest oysters I’ve ever had. I half expected them to give us the oysters as a complimentary dish, or to offer us a free glass of beer or dessert as compensation for messing up our order. . . nothing like that happened.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>We both ordered seafood because upon arrival, I asked our waitress what they were proud of in their menu. She recommended the dishes we ordered as well as the fish and chips. She never mentioned the meat dishes on the menu, so we didn’t consider them. In retrospect, we probably should have tried one meat dish and one seafood entree, because later we saw the baby back ribs and the bacon-wrapped filet being served to another party and they both looked better than our mediocre entrees. I actually liked the soup or sauce that the fishermen’s stew came with. It was garlic and wine-based. Very tasty and savory. The seafood in the stew was fresh. It’s just that both the stew and the mixed grill were predictable and nothing special. I also thought the brownie was misrepresented in the menu as well. What we got was excellent, but it wasn’t a brownie. I would have called it a cake-like brownie at best. It was fluffy and airy like a dark chocolate cake.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp> The saving grace for Half Moon Bay Brewing Company was the brew and the music. I tried five of the ten beers they offered and like each and every one. I especially enjoyed their featured brew of the month: the dopplebock. In another section of the complex is the bar where there is a dance floor and live music. A small down-home blues band was playing. We danced for a while and really enjoyed the tunes and the ambiance. Everyone there seemed to be having a great time, including three toddlers and babies with moms on the dance floor. 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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Half Moon Bay Brewing Company: Reviews\u003c/strong> | \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/checkplease/?p=976\">restaurant info\u003c/a> | \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/checkplease/?p=967\">full episode video\u003c/a> |\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Other ways to watch episode online (and on video iPod):\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"http://www.kqed.org/.stream/anon/tv/checkplease/cp309iPod_Hi.mp4\">\u003cstrong>Download episode\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> (requires \u003ca href=\"http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/\">iTunes\u003c/a> or \u003ca href=\"http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/win.html\">QuickTime\u003c/a>)\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/checkplease/?page_id=122\">\u003cstrong>Subscribe to Video Podcast\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/checkplease/wp-content/uploads/sites/40/2008/10/halfmoonbaybrewingco15.jpg\" alt=\"Fish and Chips\" hspace=\"3\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/checkplease/wp-content/uploads/sites/40/2008/10/halfmoonbaybrewingco17.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/checkplease/wp-content/uploads/sites/40/2008/10/halfmoonbaybrewingco20.jpg\" alt=\"Warm Apple Crisp with Vanilla Ice Cream\" hspace=\"3\">\u003cbr>\nFish and Chips, Mixed Seafood Grill, Portuguese Fishermen’s Stew, Warm Apple Crisp with Vanilla Ice Cream\u003c/p>\n\u003chr size=\"1\" noshade>\n\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/checkplease/wp-content/uploads/sites/40/2008/10/ryan-navratil.jpg\" alt=\"Ryan Navratil\" align=\"left\" hspace=\"4\">\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Name:\u003c/strong> Ryan\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Occupation:\u003c/strong> Environmental Scientist\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Location:\u003c/strong> Palo Alto\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Favorite Restaurant:\u003c/strong> Half Moon Bay Brewing Company\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Reviewed Half Moon Bay Brewing Company:\u003c/strong> Sunday March 2, 2008\u003cbr>\n\u003cbr clear=\"all\">\u003cbr>\nPilgrims going to Half Moon Bay Brewing Company have a few choices for lunch or dinner: they can sit inside in the dining area, or at a fireside table in the bar, or outside on the patio. The bar, easily distinguished from the dining area by the presence of a bar, seats about 10 comfortably at tables and another 15 or so at the bar itself. Keep in mind that seating is limited when there’s live music playing.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Expect a full-ish house on the patio if you show up on a sunny Saturday or Sunday. Travelers from all over the peninsula bring their kids and dogs (both equally welcome) to relax in the sun and grab a bite to eat or sip one of the Brewing Company’s unique libations. If you happen by after sunset, you’ll find friends and strangers alike huddled around one of the patio’s three fire pits.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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Extra points for Half Moon Bay Brewing Company for keeping a stack of Seafood Watch cards in plain sight for those of a sustainable fisheries mind.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You’ll find plenty of parking at this seaside spot, and the price of dinner usually won’t creep up past $30 per person with a drink or two. The waitstaff is friendly, and most of them eat at the restaurant anyway, so feel free to ask as many questions as you can. If you’re looking for a fantastic destination spot with satisfying food and killer atmosphere, consider a trip to the Half Moon Bay Brewing Company for some fish, a drink, and a fireside chat by the ocean.\u003c/p>\n\u003chr size=\"1\" noshade>\n\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/checkplease/wp-content/uploads/sites/40/2008/10/zana-woods.jpg\" alt=\"Zee Woods\" hspace=\"4\" align=\"left\">\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Name:\u003c/strong> Zee\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Occupation:\u003c/strong> Photo Editor\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Location:\u003c/strong> San Francisco\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Favorite Restaurant:\u003c/strong> Chez Maman\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Reviewed Half Moon Bay Brewing Company:\u003c/strong> Sunday March 2, 2008\u003cbr>\n\u003cbr clear=\"all\">\u003cbr>\nWe arrived at the restaurant on a beautiful clear day in Half Moon Bay. The restaurant has indoor/outdoor seating. The patio was filled with locals and tourists having pints and enjoying the weather. After checking in with the hostess, I headed to the ladies room. There was a line, with 3 people ahead of me waiting on two stalls. While I was waiting in the ladies room, my friend was standing near the hostesses, who wondered out loud if I was “lost in the bathroom”. Obviously, they forgot she was there. We were then seated in the back room with a two large families (2.5 kids each) and a group of males who all resembled Vanilla Ice. The rest of the tables were empty except the dishes left over from the previous guests. The inside of the restaurant is also quite large and it was packed — except the back room.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>After about 10 minutes, the waitress arrived to take our order. I asked here what were her favorites and she listed a few items that were popular (fish tacos, fish and chips, hamburger, ribs). I then asked her again about her favorite seafood and not what was popular and she stated that she “was the wrong person to ask as [she doesn’t] eat seafood.” I commented maybe she was working at the wrong restaurant (ha ha).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>We started with two Arnold Palmers and a pint of the Harbor Light Ale. The ale was light and clean, so I ditched the Arnold Palmer. Our drinks were followed by the calamari, which was fresh and lightly battered with a nice crisp crust. The seasoning was on point and very tasty. After about 25 minutes, our main courses of fish and chips and Yucatan baby back ribs arrived. The fish was quite moist but the batter was on the soggy side. The ribs were cooked with their house made sauce. The ribs were somewhat tender but definitely dry. The ribs are served with very wet coleslaw. Both were served with french fries as well as coleslaw with the ribs. Although they could have used a little less dressing for the coleslaw, it had lots of flavor.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>We had quite a bit of food left over so the waitress was kind enough to bring us containers (lots of leftovers of the calamari, french fries, and ribs for my boyfriend). The waitress then brought us the check before offering dessert and coffee. I asked about the dessert menu, which she kindly brought over, and we ordered the apple crisp with vanilla ice cream and coffee. The crisp wasn’t quite crisp (think finely ground unbaked crumbs) and served warm with lots of large chunks of apples.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The prices are a bit over the top for average pub food and the service staff seemed to be filled with inexperienced local students. I would definitely return when I’m in the area, but will request a seat outside, order beer and appetizers only, and talk with the locals.\u003c/p>\n\u003chr size=\"1\" noshade>\n\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/checkplease/wp-content/uploads/sites/40/2008/10/paula-li.jpg\" alt=\"Paula Li\" align=\"left\" hspace=\"4\">\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Name:\u003c/strong> Paula\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Occupation:\u003c/strong> Massage Therapist\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Location:\u003c/strong> Oakland\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Favorite Restaurant:\u003c/strong> Kirala\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Reviewed Half Moon Bay Brewing Company:\u003c/strong> Saturday February 23, 2008\u003cbr>\n\u003cbr clear=\"all\">\u003cbr>\nHalf Moon Bay Brewing Company is located in the most scenic spot, at a corner overlooking the ocean, with a huge outdoor seating area. The rustic indoor area also has large windows with views. This would be a spectacular spot during the summer months. Unfortunately, it was pouring rain and the wind was probably blowing 70 miles per hour when we were there. I can imagine the sunset view on a clear nice day, but we just saw tree branches blowing and raindrops as large as golf balls beating against the windows.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In general, I found the service lacking here and the food mostly disappointing. After we ordered, it took almost half an hour before the beverages even came. (We had water, though!) Fortunately, I was impressed by the first serving of garlic cheesy bread. Although lacking in garlic, this appetizer was unusual in that the cheesy bread came with a bowl of hot marinara sauce for dipping. Then a different server (not our waitress) brought us our main course. When I expressed surprise because we never got the oyster appetizers yet, he seemed surprised to hear that we had ordered them. Our waitress finally came over and apologized, admitting that she forgot to order the oysters. She asked if we still wanted them. We said yes, and they came AFTER our entrees. The oysters were fresh enough, but not the most succulent or the tastiest oysters I’ve ever had. I half expected them to give us the oysters as a complimentary dish, or to offer us a free glass of beer or dessert as compensation for messing up our order. . . nothing like that happened.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>We both ordered seafood because upon arrival, I asked our waitress what they were proud of in their menu. She recommended the dishes we ordered as well as the fish and chips. She never mentioned the meat dishes on the menu, so we didn’t consider them. In retrospect, we probably should have tried one meat dish and one seafood entree, because later we saw the baby back ribs and the bacon-wrapped filet being served to another party and they both looked better than our mediocre entrees. I actually liked the soup or sauce that the fishermen’s stew came with. It was garlic and wine-based. Very tasty and savory. The seafood in the stew was fresh. It’s just that both the stew and the mixed grill were predictable and nothing special. I also thought the brownie was misrepresented in the menu as well. What we got was excellent, but it wasn’t a brownie. I would have called it a cake-like brownie at best. It was fluffy and airy like a dark chocolate cake.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp> The saving grace for Half Moon Bay Brewing Company was the brew and the music. I tried five of the ten beers they offered and like each and every one. I especially enjoyed their featured brew of the month: the dopplebock. In another section of the complex is the bar where there is a dance floor and live music. A small down-home blues band was playing. We danced for a while and really enjoyed the tunes and the ambiance. Everyone there seemed to be having a great time, including three toddlers and babies with moms on the dance floor. (I didn’t think minors were allowed in bars?!!?)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Kirala:\u003c/strong> | \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/checkplease/?p=973\">reviews\u003c/a> | \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/checkplease/?p=967\">full episode video\u003c/a> |\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Other ways to watch episode online (and on video iPod):\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"http://www.kqed.org/.stream/anon/tv/checkplease/cp309iPod_Hi.mp4\">\u003cstrong>Download episode\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> (requires \u003ca href=\"http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/\">iTunes\u003c/a> or \u003ca href=\"http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/win.html\">QuickTime\u003c/a>)\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/checkplease/?page_id=122\">\u003cstrong>Subscribe to Video Podcast\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/checkplease/wp-content/uploads/sites/40/2008/10/kirala1.jpg\" alt=\"Kirala\" hspace=\"3\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/checkplease/wp-content/uploads/sites/40/2008/10/kirala7.jpg\" alt=\"Kirala\" hspace=\"3\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/checkplease/wp-content/uploads/sites/40/2008/10/kirala2.jpg\" alt=\"Kirala\" hspace=\"3\">\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/checkplease/wp-content/uploads/sites/40/2008/10/kirala26.jpg\" alt=\"Kirala\" hspace=\"3\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/checkplease/wp-content/uploads/sites/40/2008/10/kirala30.jpg\" alt=\"Kirala\" hspace=\"3\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/checkplease/wp-content/uploads/sites/40/2008/10/kirala12.jpg\" alt=\"Kirala\" hspace=\"3\">\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ciframe frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" margin src=\"http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=kirala+berkeley&mrt=kmlkmz&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=45.601981,57.65625&ie=UTF8&z=14&iwloc=A&cid=37859440,-122266898,7279708415747405447&ll=37.87133,-122.255173&output=embed&s=AARTsJouTQpitfH3EHfUA70KDw0J4ghi0g\">\u003c/iframe>\u003cbr>\u003ca href=\"http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=kirala+berkeley&mrt=kmlkmz&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=45.601981,57.65625&ie=UTF8&z=14&iwloc=A&cid=37859440,-122266898,7279708415747405447&ll=37.87133,-122.255173&source=embed\">View Larger Map\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Location:\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n2100 Ward Street (at Shattuck)\u003cbr>\nBerkeley, CA 94705\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Parking:\u003c/strong> Street (easy), free lot\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Phone:\u003c/strong> 510-549-3486\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Website:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"http://www.kiralaberkeley.com\">www.kiralaberkeley.com\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Restaurant Owner:\u003c/strong> Kirala Inc.\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Executive Chef:\u003c/strong> Akira Komine\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Type of Cuisine:\u003c/strong> Japanese\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Signature Dishes:\u003c/strong> Sushi, nabeyaki udon, grilled spicy sardine\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Vegetarian Options:\u003c/strong> 1-2 items\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Alcohol Served:\u003c/strong> Beer and wine\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Corkage Fee:\u003c/strong> $10\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Bottle Limit:\u003c/strong> None\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Restaurant Hours:\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Monday:\u003c/strong> 5:30pm-9:30pm (dinner)\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Tuesday:\u003c/strong> 11:30am-2:00 (lunch), 5:30pm-9:30pm (dinner)\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Wednesday:\u003c/strong> 11:30am-2:00 (lunch), 5:30pm-9:30pm (dinner)\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Thursday:\u003c/strong> 11:30am-2:00 (lunch), 5:30pm-9:30pm (dinner)\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Friday:\u003c/strong> 11:30am-2:00 (lunch), 5:30pm-10:00pm (dinner)\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Saturday:\u003c/strong> 5:30pm-9:30pm (dinner)\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Sunday:\u003c/strong> 5:30pm-9:00pm (dinner)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Meals Served:\u003c/strong> Lunch, dinner\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Take-Out:\u003c/strong> No\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Delivery:\u003c/strong> No\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Average Dinner Price Range (Per person, full meal, tax, 15% gratuity, w/o alcohol):\u003c/strong> $15-$25\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Average Lunch Price Range (Per person, full meal, tax, 15% gratuity, w/o alcohol):\u003c/strong> Under $15\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Payment Options:\u003c/strong> Cash, Visa, MasterCard, American Express\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Accept Reservations:\u003c/strong> No\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Need Reservations:\u003c/strong> No\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Accommodations for Children:\u003c/strong> Kid-friendly\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Dining Style:\u003c/strong> Casual\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Disabled Access:\u003c/strong> Yes\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Restaurant Size:\u003c/strong> Medium (30-100 seats)\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Accommodate Groups (10+):\u003c/strong> No\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Private Dining Room:\u003c/strong> No\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Tables with Scenic Views:\u003c/strong> No\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Outdoor Dining:\u003c/strong> No\u003c/p>\n\n",
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It is still at this approximate location with a huge parking lot across the street, which they share with Any Mountain. The same hostess (co-owner) is still there to greet you at the entrance, where you put your name down on a waiting list. For lunch, there is usually no wait; however, I’ve seen a line around the corner for dinner some nights there.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I would say I eat lunch at this trendy Japanese restaurant at least 3 times a week. I could easily eat there every day and not get bored. Why? Because their food is FRESH FRESH FRESH, especially their fish. Nothing else like it! For lunch they usually offer a Sushi Special (that’s what I end up ordering very often) and a Lunch Special (for those with a larger appetite). The chef puts together different tempting combinations on different days. You can see it presented on a tray before you decide to order it.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>At dinnertime, there’s a change in atmosphere. It’s more of a “scene” in the evening. The place is usually bustling with energy (and noise!) The waitresses are running around like electric mosquitoes to get your food to you at a fast pace once you order. Kirala has a moderate selection of wine and beer but a generous and wonderful selection of premium, imported sakes. Not only do they have fantastic sushi and sashimi, what they do with their robata grill is to die for. They cook many of their main entrees on the robata grill as well: juicy rib-eye steak, tender sea bass or chicken, salmon grilled to perfection.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When I go to Kirala for dinner, I like to order a main dish to share and then treat myself to a variety of small samplings from the robata grill or sushi bar. For those sushi-lovers who are watching their budget, the menu at Kirala offers at least 5 different sushi dinners as main entrees. Whether you want to taste through their healthy menu or eat in a more traditional way, you can’t go wrong eating at Kirala. When you taste their sushi and sashimi, you feel as if the fishermen have just brought it in from the ocean minutes before. For those who don’t like seafood, there is a large variety of meat, vegetable, rice, and noodle dishes to choose from. There is something for everyone here. And you can spend $20 or $100 depending on how much or what you want to order.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When my friends want to get together to eat out, I always suggest Kirala as my first choice. I feel like I’m doing my body a favor when I eat at Kirala. That’s why I’d go back again, and again, and again.\u003c/p>\n\u003chr size=\"1\" noshade>\n\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/checkplease/wp-content/uploads/sites/40/2008/10/ryan-navratil.jpg\" alt=\"Ryan Navratil\" align=\"left\" hspace=\"4\">\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Name:\u003c/strong> Ryan\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Occupation:\u003c/strong> Environmental Scientist\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Location:\u003c/strong> Palo Alto\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Favorite Restaurant:\u003c/strong> Half Moon Bay Brewing Company\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Reviewed Kirala:\u003c/strong> Sunday March 2, 2008\u003cbr>\n\u003cbr clear=\"all\">\u003cbr>\nMy fellow restaurant-goer and I were surprised to see the long line of people outside of Kirala Restaurant at 8:00 when we arrived for dinner, especially since it was a Sunday night and they don’t take reservations. After driving all the way to Berkeley from the south bay, I was a little disappointed to wait even a few minutes longer. Luckily, it seemed Kirala was designed to run as fast as possible, and despite the fact we were 14th on the list, we were seated within half an hour. Once seated, however, we felt no pressure to hurry up, eat, and leave. Quite the contrary. The waitstaff treated us well, and the sushi chefs were more than willing to stop and chat with us about the food.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Kirala is a bit hectic; you’ll typically find the restaurant area, the sushi bar, and the drink bar full to capacity, so expect a bit of confusion while you wait for a table. You might also help things along by opting to sit at the sushi bar where you can order and watch the sushi chefs prepare a stand-out meal.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>We both agreed “above-average, but not deliriously spectacular” was how we would describe Kirala. The service was quick, pleasant, and professional for such a hectic place, and the sake/beer menu was just a bit more elegant than what you would find at an equivalent price. There were a few items on the menu (e.g. quail eggs) that one wouldn’t find at your average sushi bar, and the quality of the seafood is superb. However, after a 45-minute drive from the south bay, I might have asked for something a bit more spectacular. If I lived in Berkeley, on the other hand, I would probably eat at Kirala every week.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Keep in mind that, because we were seated at the counter, we didn’t get a crack at the kitchen menu which, from the looks of things, offers just about everything under the sun, provided you’re willing to wait for a table. We were able to take a peak at the plates crowd-surfing through the sea of guests, and they all looked appetizing (sizzling beef and chicken teriyaki fill the restaurant with mouth-watering aromas).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When you head out to Kirala for lunch or dinner, remember there is parking for customers across Shattuck Avenue, but don’t stray too far looking for appetizers if you get served with a 45+ minute wait. There isn’t much in the way of time-killing in the neighborhood. If you do happen by, and the line isn’t too long, consider stopping by Kirala for a decent sushi meal. Many people we met were repeat customers, a good sign for any restaurant.\u003c/p>\n\u003chr size=\"1\" noshade>\n\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/checkplease/wp-content/uploads/sites/40/2008/10/zana-woods.jpg\" alt=\"Zee Woods\" hspace=\"4\" align=\"left\">\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Name:\u003c/strong> Zee\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Occupation:\u003c/strong> Photo Editor\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Location:\u003c/strong> San Francisco\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Favorite Restaurant:\u003c/strong> Chez Maman\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Reviewed Kirala:\u003c/strong> Friday February 22, 2008\u003cbr>\n\u003cbr clear=\"all\">\u003cbr>\nI had lunch at Kirala with a co-worker. It’s about a 10-minute drive from San Francisco where we live and work. The location is in a random area and the building was nondescript. 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I felt very welcome.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cstrong>My lunch entrée:\u003c/strong> Steak and Pommes Frites\n\u003cli>BEST FRIES in San Francisco: small and crispy and fresh\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Price $10.50: great value, hearty meal, like a dinner for a great price\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cstrong>Diana’s entrée:\u003c/strong> Caesar Salad with Prawns\n\u003cli>$9.00: great price and delicious lunch\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cstrong>Dessert:\u003c/strong> I had to have the Floating Island dessert\n\u003cli>It’s my favorite; whipped egg whites with a sauce around them that tastes like caramel and whipped cream and slivered almonds on top — like a sundae but diet.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cstrong>Dessert:\u003c/strong> We split a great dessert, pecan tart with salty homemade ice cream\n\u003cli>Tastes unbelievable tastes and is absolutely delicious.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cstrong>Beverage:\u003c/strong> Cappuccino\n\u003cli>This is why I first started to love this restaurant, I think they make the best cappuccino in the city. \u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cstrong>Beverage:\u003c/strong> Diet Coke with lime and water\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Décor:\u003c/strong> Art on walls, black and white photos, nice. 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During the day, the afternoon sun exposure, and the atrium, and the high ceilings make it feel bigger.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Parking:\u003c/strong> Very easy, street parking right out in front every time, meters, just bring your quarters or cards for parking in the city.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Portion Size:\u003c/strong> Huge, perfect for big appetites, we were starving.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Quality of Food:\u003c/strong> Excellent\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Service:\u003c/strong> GREAT, very attentive, FAST, and courteous, and they know us from frequency. They treat us like friends and tell us their specials and always have good comments and they are very polite. The manager is always very friendly and makes sure we have what we need. She keeps an eye on every thing in the room.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Food Arrival Speed:\u003c/strong> Just right, very fast.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bang for Buck:\u003c/strong> Best deal in town for food, taste, and quality. Lowest priced in SOMA area.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Wine Service:\u003c/strong> Great selection available, most people order wine with lunch and dinner, they have a great selection and the bar is attractive.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Noise Level:\u003c/strong> Very good. It gets crowded, but somehow the high ceilings work well with the noise.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Wait for Table:\u003c/strong> No wait at all, they are well organized, it gets crowded sometimes, but they never make you wait. They will even open the atrium seating if it gets too busy; they are very accommodating.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Experience:\u003c/strong> Great atmosphere, crowded with locals every day, every table was taken, but the outside dining was closed for bad weather. Always start with their French bread and butter, great sweet French bread, irresistible for us on diets.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>ONE OF MY FAVORITE things, and this sounds weird, but they have white paper over the white tablecloths, and I LOVE TO WRITE on it. I make notes while we chat at lunch about things to do and goals, and I tend to write down everything; a website someone mentions, etc. I always have small tablets in my purse but it’s more fun to use the paper in front of you.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Everyone in the restaurant appears to be having wine, but we don’t because we have to do numbers when we get back to work. The average lunch with drinks is under $15.00, and for San Francisco, this is a rarity.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>One of my favorites is the coq au vin, which is served with linguini. This is delicious and tastes like your mom’s home cooking in France. There are unusual flavors of mushrooms and bacon and you can taste the flavor of wine. It is very hearty and filling, and sometimes Jessica and I split it, which only costs $10.50, and divided by 2, it is $5.25 each.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You see and hear a lot of people speaking French. I know there are locals who come there once a week, because every time we are there, we see the same patrons, which means we are all coming back on a consistent basis.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Overall, we loved the dining experience. The food was great, service was friendly and we all enjoyed the dessert too. Like their brochure says: you will think you are in the South of France, not South of Market. This was a business lunch and it was so affordable we couldn’t believe it.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It is a chef-owned restaurant with many choices of delicious full meals for a price that you can’t even make at home for that cost. We go here often, it is consistently great for the food, price, and service! My favorite is eating out in their atrium where you are sheltered by the walls of surrounding buildings. It is open and airy. The restaurant is romantic at night with the tablecloths.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If I have a tennis match at 6pm at San Francisco Tennis Club, then I like to have this hearty lunch at noon so that I am not hungry at 7pm. I can even skip dinner sometimes after this lunch, which worked well on my diet last year.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you love Europe like I do, you will love this restaurant. I am going back this week for the French onion soup!\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I went to Le Charm again with a date. The food was delicious, and we had a really good bottle of wine from France for only $27 that tasted like it cost $100. We both really enjoyed every sip, and his lamb shank was delicious. My date’s reaction was great on his first bite and he said the meat fell right off the bone. I tasted the shank and it had the most superb flavors I’ve tasted in a long time. Something you would experience in Paris in a local restaurant.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I had the rib-eye steak with potatoes au gratin with tons of vegetables and salad; it was very flavorful and delicious. The restaurant had great dim lighting, which made it fell like a real date. He had the 3-course dinner for $30 and loved it. He started with the smoked salmon and capers, which he loved and finished with orange crème brûlée, which was made to perfection; best I’ve ever had.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The manager was French with an accent and was very warm and friendly. He answered the phone within 3 seconds when I called ahead for a reservation and was so great on the phone. He said, “Don’t worry — come right over.” They weren’t too busy at that hour — 6:00pm — and he was so nice. When I arrived he recognized me and let us sit anywhere we wanted, and we loved that. This was my date’s first time there, and he is an Architect so he appreciated the very high ceilings. The gigantic chandelier showered very soft light over the restaurant and made it a very nice atmosphere.\u003c/p>\n\u003chr size=\"1\" noshade>\n\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/checkplease/wp-content/uploads/sites/40/2008/10/toan-tieu.jpg\" alt=\"Toan Tieu\" align=\"left\" hspace=\"4\">\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Name:\u003c/strong> Toan\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Occupation:\u003c/strong> I.T. Referee\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Location:\u003c/strong> San Francisco\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Favorite Restaurant:\u003c/strong> Vung Tau Restaurant\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Reviewed Le Charm French Bistro:\u003c/strong> Saturday February 2, 2008\u003cbr>\n\u003cbr clear=\"all\">\u003cbr>\nWhat a quaint restaurant nestled on the busiest of intersections! It was a comfort to come in from the rain that night. The interior of the restaurant was warm with soft lighting against the wood background.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The hostess was quick to welcome us and sat us next to the door. Luckily, there was a tall partition between the tables and the door that prevented the cold air from hitting us. The crowd was very diverse. It was a mixture of young and mature, casual and dressy. Not at all like the stuffy French restaurants one hears about. It was crowded, but there was enough room between the tables for the staff to walk by, so we didn’t feel like we were sitting on top of the other customers. The chairs were a bit uncomfortable, though.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The waiter was cheery and welcoming. Very patient when explaining the food and he was all smiles, unlike the typical waiter in Paris. I ordered the Périgourdin salad, which shall be immortalized as the “meat-lovers salad” It had duck confit, foie gras, and duck breast on top of some greens with a light dressing. It was a salad that ate like a meal. I was ready for dessert! My friend ordered the crab cakes, which were large, very fresh and made with lots of crab. Unlike steak houses and American bistros, we received two crab cakes instead of one. That would have been enough as a meal too.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Then came the entrees. I ordered the boar shoulder with spaetzle. The first bite was the best. Something about the boar, the rich sauce, and the blandness of the spaetzle made a perfect combination. Then, the oil from the dish hit me and, at once, I realized why French food is served in small portions. The cod that my friend ordered was a bit overdone and dry. I wouldn’t recommend it, but do order the side of bitter greens; it complemented the richness of the entrees very well. My friend liked the warm chocolate pudding cake, but I didn’t find any pudding or moistness in the cake. Glad it had crème anglaise.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The disappointing part of our experience was the service. Our “main” waiter was awesome…when he was around. The restaurant was either short-staffed or adopted a laissez-faire attitude towards customer service. We ran out of water. We ran out of wine. If you were the favorite child in your family and wanted to experience the neglect of being the middle child, dine here. I would’ve ordered more wine, but I couldn’t get anyone’s attention. Eventually, more water was rationed during dessert along with the check. There was no invitation to an after-dinner drink or coffee. During dessert, a different person came to take the check before we inserted any money or a credit card. I wondered if he worked there, because he was dressed like a customer rather than an employee.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I would go back for the food. But next time, I will sit at the bar and order \u003cem>only\u003c/em> my meat-lovers salad.\u003c/p>\n\u003chr size=\"1\" noshade>\n\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/checkplease/wp-content/uploads/sites/40/2008/10/gary-clayton.jpg\" alt=\"Gary Clayton\" align=\"left\" hspace=\"4\">\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Name:\u003c/strong> Gary\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Occupation:\u003c/strong> Speech Technology Pioneer\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Location:\u003c/strong> San Francisco\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Favorite Restaurant:\u003c/strong> NOPA\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Reviewed Le Charm French Bistro:\u003c/strong> Saturday February 16, 2008\u003cbr>\n\u003cbr clear=\"all\">\u003cbr>\nI’d been to Le Charm once before, for lunch. At that time the food, ordered from a lunch menu, was fine. I hadn’t been back for some time until I recently dropped in for dinner. Again I was flying solo and had a small table in the back, outdoor section of the restaurant. In the evening, the front area with the warm incandescent sconces and the orange walls casts a romantic ambiance. Along one wall is a three-seat bar serving wines. In the back is a patio, enclosed with walls of clear plastic, lots of twinkle lights, and plenty of heat lamps. It was as comfortable as if I was eating indoors. The patio tables were just that: patio tables. Nothing fancy, but totally serviceable and definitely unpretentious. I was seated immediately and the service was brisk and friendly. The ambiance was fairly intimate and the noise level low. Very French.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As it is a French restaurant I knew I couldn’t go wrong ordering the onion soup. It was, as you might imagine, cooked perfectly with the cheese nicely browned and the broth savory, but not too salty. While I was enjoying the soup, a half bottle of a 2003 E. Guigal Gigondas arrived. This wine is an old friend and it’s hard to go wrong with it. The markup seemed reasonable, at least for what I ordered. While I was savoring the wine, my entrée arrived. I had the confit lamb shoulder with flageolets and crisp red onions. French comfort food. The portion was generous.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The lamb was tender and easily pulled apart with my fork. The beans were chewy and not overcooked or mushy. Given that I’d ordered from the prix fixe menu, this dish was the center of attention for the evening’s menu.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>After finishing the wine, I relaxed as my dessert was served. I’d ordered the Vacherin, which was a sweet puck of hard meringue, passion fruit mousse, and fresh strawberries. I’d never had this dessert before, but I would order it again in a heartbeat.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Street parking was easy. Throughout the evening, the service was quick and pleasant. The food was expertly prepared, the portions were well sized, the prices (especially for the $30 prix fixe menu) were a great value, and I walked away happy. Highly recommended.\u003c/p>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Le Charm French Bistro: Reviews\u003c/strong> | \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/checkplease/?p=936\">restaurant info\u003c/a> | \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/checkplease/?p=928\">full episode video\u003c/a> |\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Other ways to watch episode online (and on video iPod):\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"http://www.kqed.org/.stream/anon/tv/checkplease/cp308iPod_Hi.mp4\">\u003cstrong>Download episode\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> (requires \u003ca href=\"http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/\">iTunes\u003c/a> or \u003ca href=\"http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/win.html\">QuickTime\u003c/a>)\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/checkplease/?page_id=122\">\u003cstrong>Subscribe to Video Podcast\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/checkplease/wp-content/uploads/sites/40/2008/10/lecharm18.jpg\" alt=\"Steak and Pommes Frites\" hspace=\"3\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/checkplease/wp-content/uploads/sites/40/2008/10/lecharm20.jpg\" alt=\"Confit Lamb Shoulder with Flageolets and Crisp Red Onions\" hspace=\"3\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/checkplease/wp-content/uploads/sites/40/2008/10/lecharm25.jpg\" alt=\"Tarte Tatin\" hspace=\"3\">\u003cbr>\nSteak and Pommes Frites, Confit Lamb Shoulder with Flageolets and Crisp Red Onions, Tarte Tatin\u003c/p>\n\u003chr size=\"1\" noshade>\n\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/checkplease/wp-content/uploads/sites/40/2008/10/susan-jesse.jpg\" alt=\"Susan Jesse\" hspace=\"4\" align=\"left\">\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Name:\u003c/strong> Susan\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Occupation:\u003c/strong> Mortgage Broker\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Location:\u003c/strong> San Mateo\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Favorite Restaurant:\u003c/strong> Le Charm French Bistro\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Reviewed Le Charm French Bistro:\u003c/strong> Tuesday February 8, 2008\u003cbr>\n\u003cbr clear=\"all\">\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>COMMENTS:\u003c/strong> Lively inside with a Good Energy\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>A great LOCAL place in San Francisco\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>I like places where locals hang out (not at all touristy)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Parking was easy, lots of neighborhood parking\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Very close to my office 1 block away, convenient and fast, one of the fastest lunches in SF\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>All the different lunches are all great tasting.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>All 3 girls with me had a great lunch, were happy and enjoying the great food and easy atmosphere and very fast service, the waiters know we are hungry/on a lunch hour.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>You can tell it is definitely a place people frequent a lot and everyone knows everyone. I felt very welcome.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cstrong>My lunch entrée:\u003c/strong> Steak and Pommes Frites\n\u003cli>BEST FRIES in San Francisco: small and crispy and fresh\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Price $10.50: great value, hearty meal, like a dinner for a great price\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cstrong>Diana’s entrée:\u003c/strong> Caesar Salad with Prawns\n\u003cli>$9.00: great price and delicious lunch\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cstrong>Dessert:\u003c/strong> I had to have the Floating Island dessert\n\u003cli>It’s my favorite; whipped egg whites with a sauce around them that tastes like caramel and whipped cream and slivered almonds on top — like a sundae but diet.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cstrong>Dessert:\u003c/strong> We split a great dessert, pecan tart with salty homemade ice cream\n\u003cli>Tastes unbelievable tastes and is absolutely delicious.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cstrong>Beverage:\u003c/strong> Cappuccino\n\u003cli>This is why I first started to love this restaurant, I think they make the best cappuccino in the city. \u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cstrong>Beverage:\u003c/strong> Diet Coke with lime and water\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Décor:\u003c/strong> Art on walls, black and white photos, nice. Also, orange walls and the LARGEST chandelier in the world — it must be 10 ft wide.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Atmosphere:\u003c/strong> It feels European, which I love. Very nice, and very OPEN, LOVE the HUGE chandelier, and the architecture outside is very nice and feels European. Very high ceilings, which are nice\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Lighting:\u003c/strong> Nice and bright with huge windows. During the day, the afternoon sun exposure, and the atrium, and the high ceilings make it feel bigger.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Parking:\u003c/strong> Very easy, street parking right out in front every time, meters, just bring your quarters or cards for parking in the city.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Portion Size:\u003c/strong> Huge, perfect for big appetites, we were starving.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Quality of Food:\u003c/strong> Excellent\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Service:\u003c/strong> GREAT, very attentive, FAST, and courteous, and they know us from frequency. They treat us like friends and tell us their specials and always have good comments and they are very polite. The manager is always very friendly and makes sure we have what we need. She keeps an eye on every thing in the room.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Food Arrival Speed:\u003c/strong> Just right, very fast.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bang for Buck:\u003c/strong> Best deal in town for food, taste, and quality. Lowest priced in SOMA area.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Wine Service:\u003c/strong> Great selection available, most people order wine with lunch and dinner, they have a great selection and the bar is attractive.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Noise Level:\u003c/strong> Very good. It gets crowded, but somehow the high ceilings work well with the noise.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Wait for Table:\u003c/strong> No wait at all, they are well organized, it gets crowded sometimes, but they never make you wait. They will even open the atrium seating if it gets too busy; they are very accommodating.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Experience:\u003c/strong> Great atmosphere, crowded with locals every day, every table was taken, but the outside dining was closed for bad weather. Always start with their French bread and butter, great sweet French bread, irresistible for us on diets.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>ONE OF MY FAVORITE things, and this sounds weird, but they have white paper over the white tablecloths, and I LOVE TO WRITE on it. I make notes while we chat at lunch about things to do and goals, and I tend to write down everything; a website someone mentions, etc. I always have small tablets in my purse but it’s more fun to use the paper in front of you.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Everyone in the restaurant appears to be having wine, but we don’t because we have to do numbers when we get back to work. The average lunch with drinks is under $15.00, and for San Francisco, this is a rarity.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>One of my favorites is the coq au vin, which is served with linguini. This is delicious and tastes like your mom’s home cooking in France. There are unusual flavors of mushrooms and bacon and you can taste the flavor of wine. It is very hearty and filling, and sometimes Jessica and I split it, which only costs $10.50, and divided by 2, it is $5.25 each.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You see and hear a lot of people speaking French. I know there are locals who come there once a week, because every time we are there, we see the same patrons, which means we are all coming back on a consistent basis.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Overall, we loved the dining experience. The food was great, service was friendly and we all enjoyed the dessert too. Like their brochure says: you will think you are in the South of France, not South of Market. This was a business lunch and it was so affordable we couldn’t believe it.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It is a chef-owned restaurant with many choices of delicious full meals for a price that you can’t even make at home for that cost. We go here often, it is consistently great for the food, price, and service! My favorite is eating out in their atrium where you are sheltered by the walls of surrounding buildings. It is open and airy. The restaurant is romantic at night with the tablecloths.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If I have a tennis match at 6pm at San Francisco Tennis Club, then I like to have this hearty lunch at noon so that I am not hungry at 7pm. I can even skip dinner sometimes after this lunch, which worked well on my diet last year.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you love Europe like I do, you will love this restaurant. I am going back this week for the French onion soup!\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I went to Le Charm again with a date. The food was delicious, and we had a really good bottle of wine from France for only $27 that tasted like it cost $100. We both really enjoyed every sip, and his lamb shank was delicious. My date’s reaction was great on his first bite and he said the meat fell right off the bone. I tasted the shank and it had the most superb flavors I’ve tasted in a long time. Something you would experience in Paris in a local restaurant.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I had the rib-eye steak with potatoes au gratin with tons of vegetables and salad; it was very flavorful and delicious. The restaurant had great dim lighting, which made it fell like a real date. He had the 3-course dinner for $30 and loved it. He started with the smoked salmon and capers, which he loved and finished with orange crème brûlée, which was made to perfection; best I’ve ever had.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The manager was French with an accent and was very warm and friendly. He answered the phone within 3 seconds when I called ahead for a reservation and was so great on the phone. He said, “Don’t worry — come right over.” They weren’t too busy at that hour — 6:00pm — and he was so nice. When I arrived he recognized me and let us sit anywhere we wanted, and we loved that. This was my date’s first time there, and he is an Architect so he appreciated the very high ceilings. The gigantic chandelier showered very soft light over the restaurant and made it a very nice atmosphere.\u003c/p>\n\u003chr size=\"1\" noshade>\n\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/checkplease/wp-content/uploads/sites/40/2008/10/toan-tieu.jpg\" alt=\"Toan Tieu\" align=\"left\" hspace=\"4\">\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Name:\u003c/strong> Toan\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Occupation:\u003c/strong> I.T. 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"content": "\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Vung Tau Restaurant: Reviews\u003c/strong> | \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/checkplease/?p=937\">restaurant info\u003c/a> | \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/checkplease/?p=938\">recipe\u003c/a> | \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/checkplease/?p=928\">full episode video\u003c/a> |\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Other ways to watch episode online (and on video iPod):\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"http://www.kqed.org/.stream/anon/tv/checkplease/cp308iPod_Hi.mp4\">\u003cstrong>Download episode\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> (requires \u003ca href=\"http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/\">iTunes\u003c/a> or \u003ca href=\"http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/win.html\">QuickTime\u003c/a>)\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/checkplease/?page_id=122\">\u003cstrong>Subscribe to Video Podcast\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/checkplease/wp-content/uploads/sites/40/2008/10/vungtau15.jpg\" alt=\"Cha Goi - Imperial Egg Rolls\" hspace=\"3\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/checkplease/wp-content/uploads/sites/40/2008/10/vungtau16.jpg\" alt=\"Canh Chua Ca Tuyet -Tamarind Sea Bass Soup\" hspace=\"3\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/checkplease/wp-content/uploads/sites/40/2008/10/vungtau20.jpg\" alt=\"Jumbo Tiger Prawns\" hspace=\"3\">\u003cbr>\nCha Goi (Imperial Egg Rolls), Canh Chua Ca Tuyet (Tamarind Sea Bass Soup), Jumbo Tiger Prawns\u003c/p>\n\u003chr size=\"1\" noshade>\n\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/checkplease/wp-content/uploads/sites/40/2008/10/toan-tieu.jpg\" alt=\"Toan Tieu\" align=\"left\" hspace=\"4\">\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Name:\u003c/strong> Toan\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Occupation:\u003c/strong> I.T. Referee\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Location:\u003c/strong> San Francisco\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Favorite Restaurant:\u003c/strong> Vung Tau Restaurant\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Reviewed Vung Tau Restaurant:\u003c/strong> Sunday February 17, 2008\u003cbr>\n\u003cbr clear=\"all\">\u003cbr>\nThis is my favorite Vietnamese restaurant! Who cares that it is 48 miles from San Francisco? Yes, it is far, but if you are visiting friends in the South Bay or are on your way back from Santa Cruz, stop here! Go early because they close at 9pm even on a Saturday night.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In San Jose, you have a million Vietnamese restaurants to choose from. The interiors of most of those restaurants are basic and not always pleasant to look at. Vung Tau is different. It is a place where you can take your clients or your family and not raise an eyebrow about cleanliness. We saw families, groups of friends, romantic couples, and many non-Vietnamese customers. Want a better experience? Ask for a booth away from the door. There’s a lot of traffic through those doors!\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Being half-Vietnamese, I ordered for my friends. We started with the egg roll appetizers and the shrimp/pork/jellyfish salad. Now, these egg rolls are not like the ones you get at your corner Chinese take-out. They are delicious! They are packed with meat and served with lettuce, basil, mint, and a dipping sauce. Pluck the basil and mint leaves and drop them onto the lettuce. Then put the egg roll onto the lettuce, roll it up, and dip it in the sauce. My mother makes egg rolls just like these, but of course Mom’s are better and bigger (Hi, Mom!). The shrimp/jellyfish salad is very light and refreshing. Normally, this salad is eaten in the heat of summer, but I’ll order it year round. The jellyfish has the consistency of sautéed mushrooms and isn’t fishy tasting. The vinegar-based dressing is splendid.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Then came the main courses. First was the grilled lemongrass chicken cooked in an earth pot with fried rice, shrimp, Chinese sausage, mushrooms, ginger, and onions. This dish is comfort food. It’s not fine dining and it’s not chic. It fills up the kids and keeps them happy. We also ordered the tamarind soup with sea bass, tomatoes, celery, bean sprouts, and rice paddy herbs. It is a very traditional Vietnamese soup that is sweetened by some pineapple. Many Western soups are made by adding vegetables while the broth is boiling, but with this soup, they probably add the ingredients after the broth is boiled, so you can taste the individual vegetables. The fish is so tender that it falls off the bone. In fact, we de-boned it with the soup ladle! For dessert, I ordered the mixed sweetened tropical fruit, jelly tapioca, and coconut milk served with shaved ice. Wait for hotter weather before ordering that.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I noticed that the waitstaff was very patient in explaining the dishes to other customers. They openly offered their opinions on which dishes were preferable. An opinionated waiter is a valuable waiter. They were also very attentive about how much water and tea was on the table. The check was delivered after dessert, and the hostess came to retrieve it. Now that’s teamwork.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In conclusion, there is more to Vietnamese food than pho. Vung Tau is fine Asian dining. Bring a Vietnamese friend or just ask the staff for recommendations. Soon, it will become YOUR favorite Vietnamese restaurant, too!\u003c/p>\n\u003chr size=\"1\" noshade>\n\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/checkplease/wp-content/uploads/sites/40/2008/10/gary-clayton.jpg\" alt=\"Gary Clayton\" align=\"left\" hspace=\"4\">\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Name:\u003c/strong> Gary\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Occupation:\u003c/strong> Speech Technology Pioneer\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Location:\u003c/strong> San Francisco\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Favorite Restaurant:\u003c/strong> NOPA\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Reviewed Vung Tau Restaurant:\u003c/strong> Sunday February 17, 2008\u003cbr>\n\u003cbr clear=\"all\">\u003cbr>\nI’d driven forty-five miles to have some good Vietnamese food for dinner and had high hopes. I’d eaten at both Tamarine in Palo Alto and Bong Su in San Francisco and had been impressed with both places. As I walked in the front door however, I was greeted with a different kind of experience altogether.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I was shown to my table. The tabletop was either dirty or stained (I didn’t want to rub it to determine which). This was the kind of restaurant supply furniture that is used in diners across America. There was cloying muzak playing. At the end of the day, however, it’s always about the food and so I avoided making any snap decisions. A young man came and took my order. I ordered everything at once. My appetizer was \u003cem>bi cuon\u003c/em> (shredded pork with roasted rice flour soft salad rolls). These were spring rolls with long strings of pork. An order of six appeared in a few moments. This was obviously meant for more than one person, and I could only make it through a couple of them. They were served with a sauce that was both sweet and savory, but the rolls were a bit tough. It was hard to bite through them, and I considered asking for a knife and fork. I braved it with chopsticks and finished two of them.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>My entrée was \u003cem>cao tuyet chien\u003c/em> (crisp, Thai-style sea bass with chili onions and Thai sauce). The fish came out evidently fried in a coating surrounded by chunks of peppers and onions with everything in a pool of Thai sauce. The fish was quite good; it was moist and flaky. Unfortunately, the sauce was another variety of sweet and sour, and there was far too much of it. The fish tasted of sauce not fish. Too much of a good thing?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The dessert was not actually a dessert. Che dau do was actually a drink of sweetened kidney beans, jelly tapioca, coconut milk, and shaved ice. It was served with both a straw and spoon, and I was initially confused when it arrived at the start of my meal with my glass of Stone Cellars Merlot. A kind lady at the next table explained my conundrum away. The drink was good but a bit incongruous with my wine.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The service throughout the evening was fine if undistinguished. The waitress didn’t know how to react to my confusion about the dessert, but I’ll take responsibility for my own ignorance. The portions of the food were generous to a fault. I’d rather have smaller portions with more attention paid to the preparation. The ambiance was generic diner. All in all, I’d avoid a repeat visit and concentrate on the other properties in the family business.\u003c/p>\n\u003chr size=\"1\" noshade>\n\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/checkplease/wp-content/uploads/sites/40/2008/10/susan-jesse.jpg\" alt=\"Susan Jesse\" hspace=\"4\" align=\"left\">\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Name:\u003c/strong> Susan\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Occupation:\u003c/strong> Mortgage Broker\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Location:\u003c/strong> San Mateo\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Favorite Restaurant:\u003c/strong> Le Charm French Bistro\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Reviewed Vung Tau Restaurant:\u003c/strong> Tuesday February 12, 2008\u003cbr>\n\u003cbr clear=\"all\">\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Price:\u003c/strong> Fairly priced for top quality food and jumbo prawns, etc.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Atmosphere:\u003c/strong> Nice music as a soft background. Very comfortable atmosphere.\u003cbr>\nFamily style, we had a booth. There were loud kids when we arrived but they sat us away from that. We got the BACK CORNER booth table for 2, which was great, quite, and private. Bathrooms are great.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Noise Level:\u003c/strong> Very good where I sat but there were loud kids in the beginning, so they sat us away from that, which was great. It was full at 7:30.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Culture:\u003c/strong> Nice artwork from Vietnam\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Quality of Food:\u003c/strong> Excellent, the jumbo prawns were a REAL TREAT and large. They were presented in a very appetizing way on a plate. 10 big prawns, all cleaned and with the shells cut almost the way off, easy to eat, DELICIOUS sauce. They were cooked to perfection with a nice sauce that was not too spicy and not too greasy. I also had the crispy shrimp Imperial rolls and the sauce on this was my highlight. I don’t like spicy food, but this taste was worth coming back for, really different and delicious. They were perfect and crispy and fresh, fried small egg rolls with big shrimp in them, really good.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Highlight:\u003c/strong> The hostess in the front; she helped me with the menu before I sat down, showing me the specialties. She was very friendly and nice.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Food Delivery:\u003c/strong> Very fast food delivery and very fresh. This is a good thing with fried food.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Service:\u003c/strong> Many servers and busboys to bring food and water, very attentive. EXCELLENT SERVICE. Very warm and friendly.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Portion Size:\u003c/strong> We over ordered because we were starving. They had normal size portions, but the prawns portion had too many too eat, which was great.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bang for Buck:\u003c/strong> Well priced for the quality and for the flavor\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Comfort:\u003c/strong> Fine\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Wine Service:\u003c/strong> Many choices of drinks available I chose not to drink and drive home about 45 minutes from home\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Wait For Table:\u003c/strong> 2 minute wait with no reservations\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>COMMENTS:\u003c/strong> Unusual food for me, and it was delicious. I am picky about my spices. I don’t like spicy food normally and this was really good.\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>I would definitely go back and recommend to my friends\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Parking was free in their private lot, I parked in the back, and it was nearly full.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>It is located in San Jose, I don’t normally eat dinner down there, but one of my friends works near there and goes there frequently, and she loves this restaurant. \u003c/li>\n\u003cli>I liked the lighting, it was dim, but I could clearly see what I was eating.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>My date loved everything, and the service great.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Contemporary theme décor\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\n",
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First was the grilled lemongrass chicken cooked in an earth pot with fried rice, shrimp, Chinese sausage, mushrooms, ginger, and onions. This dish is comfort food. It’s not fine dining and it’s not chic. It fills up the kids and keeps them happy. We also ordered the tamarind soup with sea bass, tomatoes, celery, bean sprouts, and rice paddy herbs. It is a very traditional Vietnamese soup that is sweetened by some pineapple. Many Western soups are made by adding vegetables while the broth is boiling, but with this soup, they probably add the ingredients after the broth is boiled, so you can taste the individual vegetables. The fish is so tender that it falls off the bone. In fact, we de-boned it with the soup ladle! For dessert, I ordered the mixed sweetened tropical fruit, jelly tapioca, and coconut milk served with shaved ice. Wait for hotter weather before ordering that.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I noticed that the waitstaff was very patient in explaining the dishes to other customers. They openly offered their opinions on which dishes were preferable. An opinionated waiter is a valuable waiter. They were also very attentive about how much water and tea was on the table. The check was delivered after dessert, and the hostess came to retrieve it. Now that’s teamwork.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In conclusion, there is more to Vietnamese food than pho. Vung Tau is fine Asian dining. Bring a Vietnamese friend or just ask the staff for recommendations. Soon, it will become YOUR favorite Vietnamese restaurant, too!\u003c/p>\n\u003chr size=\"1\" noshade>\n\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/checkplease/wp-content/uploads/sites/40/2008/10/gary-clayton.jpg\" alt=\"Gary Clayton\" align=\"left\" hspace=\"4\">\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Name:\u003c/strong> Gary\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Occupation:\u003c/strong> Speech Technology Pioneer\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Location:\u003c/strong> San Francisco\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Favorite Restaurant:\u003c/strong> NOPA\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Reviewed Vung Tau Restaurant:\u003c/strong> Sunday February 17, 2008\u003cbr>\n\u003cbr clear=\"all\">\u003cbr>\nI’d driven forty-five miles to have some good Vietnamese food for dinner and had high hopes. I’d eaten at both Tamarine in Palo Alto and Bong Su in San Francisco and had been impressed with both places. As I walked in the front door however, I was greeted with a different kind of experience altogether.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I was shown to my table. The tabletop was either dirty or stained (I didn’t want to rub it to determine which). This was the kind of restaurant supply furniture that is used in diners across America. There was cloying muzak playing. At the end of the day, however, it’s always about the food and so I avoided making any snap decisions. A young man came and took my order. I ordered everything at once. My appetizer was \u003cem>bi cuon\u003c/em> (shredded pork with roasted rice flour soft salad rolls). These were spring rolls with long strings of pork. An order of six appeared in a few moments. This was obviously meant for more than one person, and I could only make it through a couple of them. They were served with a sauce that was both sweet and savory, but the rolls were a bit tough. It was hard to bite through them, and I considered asking for a knife and fork. I braved it with chopsticks and finished two of them.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>My entrée was \u003cem>cao tuyet chien\u003c/em> (crisp, Thai-style sea bass with chili onions and Thai sauce). The fish came out evidently fried in a coating surrounded by chunks of peppers and onions with everything in a pool of Thai sauce. The fish was quite good; it was moist and flaky. Unfortunately, the sauce was another variety of sweet and sour, and there was far too much of it. The fish tasted of sauce not fish. Too much of a good thing?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The dessert was not actually a dessert. Che dau do was actually a drink of sweetened kidney beans, jelly tapioca, coconut milk, and shaved ice. It was served with both a straw and spoon, and I was initially confused when it arrived at the start of my meal with my glass of Stone Cellars Merlot. A kind lady at the next table explained my conundrum away. The drink was good but a bit incongruous with my wine.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The service throughout the evening was fine if undistinguished. The waitress didn’t know how to react to my confusion about the dessert, but I’ll take responsibility for my own ignorance. The portions of the food were generous to a fault. I’d rather have smaller portions with more attention paid to the preparation. The ambiance was generic diner. All in all, I’d avoid a repeat visit and concentrate on the other properties in the family business.\u003c/p>\n\u003chr size=\"1\" noshade>\n\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/checkplease/wp-content/uploads/sites/40/2008/10/susan-jesse.jpg\" alt=\"Susan Jesse\" hspace=\"4\" align=\"left\">\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Name:\u003c/strong> Susan\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Occupation:\u003c/strong> Mortgage Broker\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Location:\u003c/strong> San Mateo\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Favorite Restaurant:\u003c/strong> Le Charm French Bistro\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Reviewed Vung Tau Restaurant:\u003c/strong> Tuesday February 12, 2008\u003cbr>\n\u003cbr clear=\"all\">\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Price:\u003c/strong> Fairly priced for top quality food and jumbo prawns, etc.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Atmosphere:\u003c/strong> Nice music as a soft background. Very comfortable atmosphere.\u003cbr>\nFamily style, we had a booth. There were loud kids when we arrived but they sat us away from that. We got the BACK CORNER booth table for 2, which was great, quite, and private. Bathrooms are great.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Noise Level:\u003c/strong> Very good where I sat but there were loud kids in the beginning, so they sat us away from that, which was great. It was full at 7:30.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Culture:\u003c/strong> Nice artwork from Vietnam\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Quality of Food:\u003c/strong> Excellent, the jumbo prawns were a REAL TREAT and large. They were presented in a very appetizing way on a plate. 10 big prawns, all cleaned and with the shells cut almost the way off, easy to eat, DELICIOUS sauce. They were cooked to perfection with a nice sauce that was not too spicy and not too greasy. I also had the crispy shrimp Imperial rolls and the sauce on this was my highlight. I don’t like spicy food, but this taste was worth coming back for, really different and delicious. They were perfect and crispy and fresh, fried small egg rolls with big shrimp in them, really good.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Highlight:\u003c/strong> The hostess in the front; she helped me with the menu before I sat down, showing me the specialties. She was very friendly and nice.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Food Delivery:\u003c/strong> Very fast food delivery and very fresh. This is a good thing with fried food.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Service:\u003c/strong> Many servers and busboys to bring food and water, very attentive. EXCELLENT SERVICE. Very warm and friendly.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Portion Size:\u003c/strong> We over ordered because we were starving. 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I’ve eaten here many times and remain puzzled how a place so constantly busy maintains such a high standard for food and service. One reason is the chef. Laurence Jossel and his wife run the kitchen and the front-of-house, respectively. Laurence can be seen every night standing between the (open) kitchen and the bar inspecting every dish that comes out. (If you can, get a seat at the small counter facing the pizza oven and you’ll get a great look at the kitchen at full speed.) Nothing gets past him that isn’t perfect. The house is run with great efficiency and charm. The crowd is lively, and the noise level is like that of a good party, as is the mood.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I tend to eat at the common table and, likely as not, I dine alone here. As a solo it’s pretty easy to get a seat, but if you’re two or more I highly suggest making reservations. The bar is usually 3-deep and there is always a crowd standing around the common table. The waitstaff must sleep well at night given how they’re whizzing around the dining room keeping drinks filled and tables pleased. Now, for the food.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>On a recent visit I started with my customary Belvedere martini with a twist. While unwinding, I ordered my appetizer, which this night was the warm goat cheese with crostini, pickled beets and frisée. They serve the dish with a small spoon for dolloping the cheese onto the crostini. You’ll need it for getting every last bit of the cheese out of the small crock. I’ve had this dish dozens of times here and it never fails to delight.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A glass of Cabernet Franc 2004 Château Villeneuve came to the table, and I savored it while I waited for my entrée to arrive. I ordered the country pork chop with cannellini beans, wilted greens, and salsa verde. The pork chop is the signature dish on the menu, and some say it’s the best pork chop in San Francisco. Perfectly cooked, the meat was sizzling with a moist, slightly pink interior. Absolutely perfect. The beans and greens complemented the dish perfectly. The portions of both dishes were just right. The appetizer left me looking forward to the entrée, and the entrée itself was just enough to finish the plate and just enough to satisfy my hunger. I had to convince myself I had room for dessert.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I wasn’t gonna pass on dessert tonight. I ordered the warm chocolate cake with crème fraîche and burnt orange caramel. While waiting I had a Blue Bottle Coffee martini. Wow. The martini was spectacular. I’m a bit of a purist when it comes to martinis, but Blue Bottle coffee is my fave, so I ventured into uncharted waters and came up with a winner. It was a perfect intro to my chocolate cake. Now, gentle reader, imagine if you will how the name of the dessert might appear on a plate. Yep. Soft, warm, sweet, and very rich. Perfect, and a great way to absolutely ensure I’d be at the gym in the morning. All in all, a home run. Again.\u003c/p>\n\u003chr size=\"1\" noshade>\n\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/checkplease/wp-content/uploads/sites/40/2008/10/susan-jesse.jpg\" alt=\"Susan Jesse\" hspace=\"4\" align=\"left\">\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Name:\u003c/strong> Susan\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Occupation:\u003c/strong> Mortgage Broker\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Location:\u003c/strong> San Mateo\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Favorite Restaurant:\u003c/strong> Le Charm French Bistro\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Reviewed NOPA:\u003c/strong> Tuesday February 19, 2008\u003cbr>\n\u003cbr clear=\"all\">\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Weather:\u003c/strong> A rainy night\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Portion Size\u003c/strong>: Huge, perfect for big appetites, we were starving.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Quality of Food:\u003c/strong> Excellent. The chicken was large and of top quality.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Lighting:\u003c/strong> Candles were great, a little dark, but romantic.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Service:\u003c/strong> GREAT. Very, very attentive, at least 6 people waiting on us total. Over 6 people said goodbye to us.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Wait For Table:\u003c/strong> I had a reservation and we were 10 minutes late due to the rain, but we were seated instantly. It was not crowded at the time.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Food Arrival Speed:\u003c/strong> Just right.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Décor and Atmosphere:\u003c/strong> Very nice, very OPEN, LOVE the HUGE WALL of windows that was about 15 feet high with mirrors in between. They have a great building. The bathrooms are great; nice and roomy, nice décor, unisex sinks, very well done. We sat UPSTAIRS in the balcony seating overlooking the entire restaurant at a table for 2.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bang for Buck:\u003c/strong> Very well priced overall for the quality and for the city and for the flavor.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Comfort:\u003c/strong> Fine\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Wine Service:\u003c/strong> Great selection available, I chose not to drink and drive home in the rain, as it was storming outside and I had a 45-minute drive home. But I was tempted by their nice bar.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Noise Level:\u003c/strong> Very good. It got really crowded by 7:00 and by 7:30 it was getting loud, but we were upstairs, and the seats are nice and far apart. This is one thing I look for, it was VERY private, which is great for dates.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>COMMENTS:\u003c/strong> Lively inside with a Good Energy\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>It was an adventure, something new and different\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>A great LOCAL place in the city, I like places where locals hang out (not at all touristy).\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Parking was free after 6pm and easy, right across the street.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Located in the middle of the city, it was a little far from my office or shopping haunts in the city, but a nice enough neighborhoods\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>I liked seeing the Muni busses on the streets. Watching them drive by made me realize that I was in the city dining out. There was lots of great people watching and just the right amount of action.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>I liked the artwork, very unique.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>They have a large and impressive wine cellar closet in the back.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>I like the way it’s laid out, and I would go back. I would feel comfortable dining alone, either at their great long bar or at the big long wooden table, which is designed, I think, to have singles dine at the same table on any night and perhaps meet others. I liked that area; it was inviting.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>The bar is nice and very inviting and I am not a big drinker. It is set up well and lots of single women were there early. It had a very inviting feel for a woman, which I never see in the city.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>We had a great dinner and the food was DELICIOUS.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>The dessert was really fantastic, so good that I already crave it again.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>The pork chop was the best tasting one I’ve had in years with the rosemary spices on top and the flavorful meat.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>My date loved everything, and the service, I think, was the best part. Our waitress was perfect, just attentive enough, but with an extra warm smile, and she made us feel welcome. The other 6 men roaming around us for water, drinks, etc. were so friendly. I was very impressed with the friendly attitude throughout the restaurant. You can tell it is definitely a place people frequent, and everyone knows everyone. I felt very welcome. It was like sitting by a warm fireplace, that’s how warm the ambiance was.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003chr size=\"1\" noshade>\n\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/checkplease/wp-content/uploads/sites/40/2008/10/toan-tieu.jpg\" alt=\"Toan Tieu\" align=\"left\" hspace=\"4\">\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Name:\u003c/strong> Toan\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Occupation:\u003c/strong> I.T. Referee\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Location:\u003c/strong> San Francisco\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Favorite Restaurant:\u003c/strong> Vung Tau Restaurant\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Reviewed NOPA:\u003c/strong> Sunday February 3, 2008\u003cbr>\n\u003cbr clear=\"all\">\u003cbr>\nI think we were lucky that we ate at Nopa on a Sunday night. Parking was a little difficult to find, so you should take MUNI. It was very busy and many of the tables were full. We were a few minutes late, but had no problems being seated. The hostess(es) were very pleasant and hospitable.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Before it was a restaurant, the building must have been a bank or some formidable institution. The interior is very well designed with a large bar area, high ceilings, open kitchen, and ample seating in the form of booths and tables downstairs, as well as some seating upstairs. We were seated in a booth with frosted glass to shield our faces from looking at the backs of the bar clientele. The crowd was very diverse ranging from young hipsters to earthy hippies to femme fatales à la \u003cem>Sex and the City\u003c/em>. It was a bit on the noisy side, so I’m glad we didn’t go on a Friday or Saturday.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The waitstaff was very friendly and amicable. Well-dressed and hip, they were on top of taking orders and uncorking wine. The first humorous tidbit of the evening was the dinner napkin, which looked and felt, oddly enough, like a dishrag. Quickly enough, the appetizers arrived: the red wine braised calamari and the wood baked giant white beans. The calamari was amazing! It was sautéed or stewed and served on top of some bread. Very succulent and refreshing compared to the typical fried calamari. The white beans appetizer was a hit among my friends.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Then came a wait….a long wait. Our conversation emptied and so did the wine. About 20 to 30 minutes later our main courses came: the duck, the baked pasta with house smoked bacon, Brussels sprouts, tomato, cream and parmesan, and the grilled country pork chop. All the portions were extremely generous! The duck was splendid. Very lean and tender. This is the way duck should taste! The pasta was not out-of-the ordinary, but the bacon did wonders for it. The pork chop was also very tender and juicy. Their food really is splendidly fresh! This is California cuisine (with a Mediterranean twist) at its finest! 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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>On a recent visit I started with my customary Belvedere martini with a twist. While unwinding, I ordered my appetizer, which this night was the warm goat cheese with crostini, pickled beets and frisée. They serve the dish with a small spoon for dolloping the cheese onto the crostini. You’ll need it for getting every last bit of the cheese out of the small crock. I’ve had this dish dozens of times here and it never fails to delight.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A glass of Cabernet Franc 2004 Château Villeneuve came to the table, and I savored it while I waited for my entrée to arrive. I ordered the country pork chop with cannellini beans, wilted greens, and salsa verde. The pork chop is the signature dish on the menu, and some say it’s the best pork chop in San Francisco. Perfectly cooked, the meat was sizzling with a moist, slightly pink interior. Absolutely perfect. The beans and greens complemented the dish perfectly. The portions of both dishes were just right. The appetizer left me looking forward to the entrée, and the entrée itself was just enough to finish the plate and just enough to satisfy my hunger. I had to convince myself I had room for dessert.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I wasn’t gonna pass on dessert tonight. I ordered the warm chocolate cake with crème fraîche and burnt orange caramel. While waiting I had a Blue Bottle Coffee martini. Wow. The martini was spectacular. I’m a bit of a purist when it comes to martinis, but Blue Bottle coffee is my fave, so I ventured into uncharted waters and came up with a winner. It was a perfect intro to my chocolate cake. Now, gentle reader, imagine if you will how the name of the dessert might appear on a plate. Yep. Soft, warm, sweet, and very rich. Perfect, and a great way to absolutely ensure I’d be at the gym in the morning. All in all, a home run. Again.\u003c/p>\n\u003chr size=\"1\" noshade>\n\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/checkplease/wp-content/uploads/sites/40/2008/10/susan-jesse.jpg\" alt=\"Susan Jesse\" hspace=\"4\" align=\"left\">\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Name:\u003c/strong> Susan\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Occupation:\u003c/strong> Mortgage Broker\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Location:\u003c/strong> San Mateo\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Favorite Restaurant:\u003c/strong> Le Charm French Bistro\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Reviewed NOPA:\u003c/strong> Tuesday February 19, 2008\u003cbr>\n\u003cbr clear=\"all\">\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Weather:\u003c/strong> A rainy night\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Portion Size\u003c/strong>: Huge, perfect for big appetites, we were starving.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Quality of Food:\u003c/strong> Excellent. The chicken was large and of top quality.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Lighting:\u003c/strong> Candles were great, a little dark, but romantic.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Service:\u003c/strong> GREAT. Very, very attentive, at least 6 people waiting on us total. Over 6 people said goodbye to us.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Wait For Table:\u003c/strong> I had a reservation and we were 10 minutes late due to the rain, but we were seated instantly. It was not crowded at the time.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Food Arrival Speed:\u003c/strong> Just right.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Décor and Atmosphere:\u003c/strong> Very nice, very OPEN, LOVE the HUGE WALL of windows that was about 15 feet high with mirrors in between. They have a great building. The bathrooms are great; nice and roomy, nice décor, unisex sinks, very well done. We sat UPSTAIRS in the balcony seating overlooking the entire restaurant at a table for 2.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bang for Buck:\u003c/strong> Very well priced overall for the quality and for the city and for the flavor.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Comfort:\u003c/strong> Fine\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Wine Service:\u003c/strong> Great selection available, I chose not to drink and drive home in the rain, as it was storming outside and I had a 45-minute drive home. But I was tempted by their nice bar.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Noise Level:\u003c/strong> Very good. It got really crowded by 7:00 and by 7:30 it was getting loud, but we were upstairs, and the seats are nice and far apart. This is one thing I look for, it was VERY private, which is great for dates.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>COMMENTS:\u003c/strong> Lively inside with a Good Energy\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>It was an adventure, something new and different\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>A great LOCAL place in the city, I like places where locals hang out (not at all touristy).\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Parking was free after 6pm and easy, right across the street.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Located in the middle of the city, it was a little far from my office or shopping haunts in the city, but a nice enough neighborhoods\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>I liked seeing the Muni busses on the streets. Watching them drive by made me realize that I was in the city dining out. There was lots of great people watching and just the right amount of action.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>I liked the artwork, very unique.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>They have a large and impressive wine cellar closet in the back.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>I like the way it’s laid out, and I would go back. I would feel comfortable dining alone, either at their great long bar or at the big long wooden table, which is designed, I think, to have singles dine at the same table on any night and perhaps meet others. I liked that area; it was inviting.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>The bar is nice and very inviting and I am not a big drinker. It is set up well and lots of single women were there early. It had a very inviting feel for a woman, which I never see in the city.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>We had a great dinner and the food was DELICIOUS.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>The dessert was really fantastic, so good that I already crave it again.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>The pork chop was the best tasting one I’ve had in years with the rosemary spices on top and the flavorful meat.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>My date loved everything, and the service, I think, was the best part. Our waitress was perfect, just attentive enough, but with an extra warm smile, and she made us feel welcome. The other 6 men roaming around us for water, drinks, etc. were so friendly. I was very impressed with the friendly attitude throughout the restaurant. You can tell it is definitely a place people frequent, and everyone knows everyone. I felt very welcome. It was like sitting by a warm fireplace, that’s how warm the ambiance was.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003chr size=\"1\" noshade>\n\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/checkplease/wp-content/uploads/sites/40/2008/10/toan-tieu.jpg\" alt=\"Toan Tieu\" align=\"left\" hspace=\"4\">\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Name:\u003c/strong> Toan\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Occupation:\u003c/strong> I.T. Referee\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Location:\u003c/strong> San Francisco\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Favorite Restaurant:\u003c/strong> Vung Tau Restaurant\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Reviewed NOPA:\u003c/strong> Sunday February 3, 2008\u003cbr>\n\u003cbr clear=\"all\">\u003cbr>\nI think we were lucky that we ate at Nopa on a Sunday night. Parking was a little difficult to find, so you should take MUNI. It was very busy and many of the tables were full. We were a few minutes late, but had no problems being seated. The hostess(es) were very pleasant and hospitable.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Before it was a restaurant, the building must have been a bank or some formidable institution. The interior is very well designed with a large bar area, high ceilings, open kitchen, and ample seating in the form of booths and tables downstairs, as well as some seating upstairs. We were seated in a booth with frosted glass to shield our faces from looking at the backs of the bar clientele. The crowd was very diverse ranging from young hipsters to earthy hippies to femme fatales à la \u003cem>Sex and the City\u003c/em>. It was a bit on the noisy side, so I’m glad we didn’t go on a Friday or Saturday.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The waitstaff was very friendly and amicable. Well-dressed and hip, they were on top of taking orders and uncorking wine. The first humorous tidbit of the evening was the dinner napkin, which looked and felt, oddly enough, like a dishrag. Quickly enough, the appetizers arrived: the red wine braised calamari and the wood baked giant white beans. The calamari was amazing! It was sautéed or stewed and served on top of some bread. Very succulent and refreshing compared to the typical fried calamari. The white beans appetizer was a hit among my friends.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Then came a wait….a long wait. Our conversation emptied and so did the wine. About 20 to 30 minutes later our main courses came: the duck, the baked pasta with house smoked bacon, Brussels sprouts, tomato, cream and parmesan, and the grilled country pork chop. All the portions were extremely generous! The duck was splendid. Very lean and tender. This is the way duck should taste! The pasta was not out-of-the ordinary, but the bacon did wonders for it. The pork chop was also very tender and juicy. Their food really is splendidly fresh! This is California cuisine (with a Mediterranean twist) at its finest! 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