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Whenever I visited, there was always something warm and inviting cooking in the kitchen. It didn’t matter what time of day it was, when you walked through the front door you felt welcome and comfortable. When I pull back the heavy curtain at the entrance to Ristorante Bacco and step inside, I always feel welcome and comfortable. That’s one of the reasons I’ve been going to this Noe Valley restaurant for the past decade. Bacco is my “go-to” restaurant no matter what the occasion: dinner with friends, client meetings over a bowl of pasta, dining with my very picky parents (gotta love ‘em), and even a kid-friendly dinner to celebrate my niece’s 10th birthday.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The menu holds true to the fundamentals of fine Italian cooking, quality ingredients prepared simply but well. My absolute favorite dish is the rigatoni pasta in a tomato cream sauce with fresh peas and homemade spicy sausage. There was a period of about two years when I ordered nothing but this pasta with a salad. It is a true comfort food. Whenever I visit, I really have to force myself to order something else. And, when I do, I usually go for the risotto of the day, especially if it’s October or November when the white truffles of Alba, Italy are in season, and truffle risotto is on the menu. The risotto at Bacco is always made to order. There are no shortcuts taken. The result is a creamy risotto, which always arrives perfectly cooked “all’onda,” which means wavy (it’s a wetter risotto, and if you shake the plate, waves form).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>During a recent visit to Bacco we ordered the Burrata antipasto and squash soup as starters. The soup was more refined than the thick squash soup I’m accustomed to. It was velvety smooth and partnered perfectly with a light sprinkling of freshly grated Parmesan cheese. The flavors came together deliciously and reminded me of a wonderful dinner shared in Tuscany with my parents and cousins. The Burrata was new to me. I’d heard of it, but until recently it wasn’t available in the U.S. It is an imported cheese made of mozzarella and cream. It has an outer layer of mozzarella and a cream and mozzarella center. Bacco served a good-sized ball of Burrata on a bed of arugula with slices of prosciutto di Parma, black olives, and extra-virgin olive oil. The buttery sweetness of the cheese mixed with the saltiness of the ham and olives and the peppery arugula to great effect. We couldn’t resist using the homemade whole wheat bread to soak up the cheesy goodness.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Next we enjoyed the rigatoni as usual, and another new dish for us, stewed wild boar with vegetables and buckwheat polenta. We’d never tasted buckwheat polenta before, but it was delicious, warm, and nutty with a great texture that’s a bit coarser than cornmeal polenta. The flavors of the stew were very good, but the boar meat was a bit tough; it could have used some more time stewing.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The vegetable side dishes are always simple and well prepared. The Brussels sprouts were sautéed with bits of crispy pancetta. They were just the right texture, not overcooked or undercooked. The string beans were cooked with a classic spicy arrabbiata sauce, again done just right.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Desserts at Bacco are straightforward but delicious. A perennial favorite is the affogato. What’s not to like about vanilla gelato doused with espresso and topped with cream? The tiramisu, while not a cutting edge dessert, is the best in town, light and flavorful.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The service at Bacco is very Italian, in that it seems more professional than at other restaurants. Most of the waiters have been there for a few years and know not to pile dirty plates and napkins together. They have been trained to provide unobtrusive service, but when you ask a question or start up a conversation, the waiters are all quite knowledgeable and charming, after all they are true Italians. Likewise the owner and host, Paolo, is attentive, and he’s always happy to explain ingredients or preparation techniques.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There’s nothing as powerful as a food memory. Bacco always brings back happy memories of my trips to Italy and childhood dinners at my Nonni’s house. 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The solid dark ceramic floor, and sage green and sunflower walls are evocative of a restaurant that is part of an \u003ci>albergo\u003c/i> (inn) located in a small town either in Umbria or Southern Tuscany.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>We were cordially greeted by the owner and seated at a small round table with country Napoleonic chairs adjacent to the window in an attractive sunken dining room. The table was set with simple flatware and candlelit. Our Venetian waiter asked if we would like a glass of wine while we perused the various selections from the standard menu and the \u003cem>Speciali Del Giorno\u003c/em>. This restaurant offers a three-course, prix fixe menu Sunday through Thursday for $37 (plus supplements, depending upon entrée) Included therein is one appetizer, entrée, and a dessert. A special that evening, which I considered but did not order, was the \u003cem>Risotto al Tartufo Bianco\u003c/em>, a made-to-order risotto with fresh Oregon white truffle. (There was a supplemental charge of $7 for this entrée selection.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I ordered the \u003cem>crema di zucca\u003c/em>, a cream of butternut squash soup with gorgonzola and sage, while my guest ordered the \u003cem>Insalata Bacco\u003c/em>, a blend of wild arugula, radicchio, roasted walnuts, Gorgonzola cheese, and balsamic dressing. Both were very good. The soup had a very nice depth of flavors without any being particularly dominating or detracting from the overall gustatory pleasure of the dish. In addition, regarding texture, it was neither too thin, nor too thick the way some soups these days often have become. In sum, it tasted homemade in every way. Likewise, the salad was very fresh and redolent of a good quality extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar, which was proportioned just right. It was neither too acidic nor too oily, but had the perfect balance of flavor as would be traditionally prepared in a fine establishment in Italy.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For the entrees, I selected the \u003cem>Tagliata\u003c/em>, a grilled Angus Sterling Silver flat iron steak with balsamic reduction served with Tuscan-style cannellini beans and sautéed organic broccoli rabe (with a $3 supplement), while my guest chose the \u003cem>Vitello\u003c/em>, a stuffed and breaded veal scaloppine with prosciutto, fresh mozzarella cheese, and caramelized onions. My steak was very good, if a bit rarer than the medium that I ordered. The balsamic reduction sauce was beautifully colored and rich without being the least bit greasy or acidic. On the other hand, the veal entrée seemed somewhat greasy and suffered from lack of crispness, perhaps due to not having been cooked in hot enough oil. It also could have been warmer. The northern Italian red sauce served along side lacked any real flavor or pleasing color and seemed too oily.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>We each chose desserts. My guest took the tiramisu, which was light and creamy but not very strongly flavored while I chose the \u003cem>Sfogliata di Male\u003c/em>, slices of baked caramelized apple in puff pastry and served with vanilla gelato. In addition to a light caramel glaze, the plate was dusted with cinnamon and sugar. A very nice ending.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Our wine was the last bottle of a Dolcetto di Dogliani Cascina Minella (2004) from the Piedmont region of Italy ($44). It was a very fine wine with a shimmering and clear color in the glass and hints of ripe red fruits, including cherry and black currant.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Bacco is a restaurant with an ambience that is soft and romantic; nevertheless it feels a bit sparse and unfinished in execution. Also, the table settings are reflective of this by introducing porcelain exhibition bowls and plates, which add to the dramatic and warm atmosphere. The restaurant’s quest to remain up to date in the face of strong competition in this category could be enhanced by adding more distinctive wine glasses and a continued search for new and interesting regional recipes to introduce to San Francisco. Overall, the food is good and sometimes excellent, while the portions remain adequate but a little small. 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It’s on a quiet street in Noe Valley, only four blocks from the 24th Street J-train stop, but I was thoroughly chilled by the time we walked in. What I noticed right off the bat about Bacco: It was warm. Cozy, even. It’s got a funky layout, the dining room is split-level with high ceilings, and it’s strung lengthwise across two storefronts with nice big windows onto the street, but it seems to make good use of the space. We both felt like it was a comfy spot from which to watch the storm.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Food-wise, it was solid, not outstanding. The crowd seemed neighborhood-y, and I get the sense that Bacco aims to be a place that delivers the dependables and serves up seasonal favorites, not a place that’s going to blow your food-mind or make you feel like you’re at the very cuttingest of edges. And thank goodness for that — who needs flash on a chilly night? I thought that the garganelli was pretty remarkable. The pasta was fresh and springy and really tasty, and the homemade sausage was plentiful and spicy. Mara’s apple tart was good, too. (The dessert took a while to arrive, but when it did, it was clear that the tart had just come out of the oven — or it tasted like it did, anyway).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The service was unpretentious, attentive, competent — you name it. It was good. It was professional and classy, i.e. having a super-chic haircut does not qualify you for a job here. Anyway, our waiter didn’t hover over us or secretly spirit dishes away as we glanced out the window, but he was always around, and he capably answered all of our questions. It was clear from the beginning that we were in good hands, and that’s all that matters, really.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I know \u003ci>Check, Please!\u003c/i> is generally wine-oriented, so I’ll say this: The wine list appeared to be Italian in language and one page in length.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The beer list, on the other hand, left much to be desired. As much as I like Italian food, Italian beer is, in my experience, disgusting. Maybe it doesn’t travel well? In any case, there are a great many local beers that taste quite nice with pasta, and none were on Bacco’s list. On another night, a moderately cool night, this would have been a big deal for me. The weird thing is that even beer-ignorant restaurants will serve one decent beer (perhaps by accident), so maybe there’s a method to Bacco’s madness? 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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The menu holds true to the fundamentals of fine Italian cooking, quality ingredients prepared simply but well. My absolute favorite dish is the rigatoni pasta in a tomato cream sauce with fresh peas and homemade spicy sausage. There was a period of about two years when I ordered nothing but this pasta with a salad. It is a true comfort food. Whenever I visit, I really have to force myself to order something else. And, when I do, I usually go for the risotto of the day, especially if it’s October or November when the white truffles of Alba, Italy are in season, and truffle risotto is on the menu. The risotto at Bacco is always made to order. There are no shortcuts taken. The result is a creamy risotto, which always arrives perfectly cooked “all’onda,” which means wavy (it’s a wetter risotto, and if you shake the plate, waves form).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>During a recent visit to Bacco we ordered the Burrata antipasto and squash soup as starters. The soup was more refined than the thick squash soup I’m accustomed to. It was velvety smooth and partnered perfectly with a light sprinkling of freshly grated Parmesan cheese. The flavors came together deliciously and reminded me of a wonderful dinner shared in Tuscany with my parents and cousins. The Burrata was new to me. I’d heard of it, but until recently it wasn’t available in the U.S. It is an imported cheese made of mozzarella and cream. It has an outer layer of mozzarella and a cream and mozzarella center. Bacco served a good-sized ball of Burrata on a bed of arugula with slices of prosciutto di Parma, black olives, and extra-virgin olive oil. The buttery sweetness of the cheese mixed with the saltiness of the ham and olives and the peppery arugula to great effect. We couldn’t resist using the homemade whole wheat bread to soak up the cheesy goodness.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Next we enjoyed the rigatoni as usual, and another new dish for us, stewed wild boar with vegetables and buckwheat polenta. We’d never tasted buckwheat polenta before, but it was delicious, warm, and nutty with a great texture that’s a bit coarser than cornmeal polenta. The flavors of the stew were very good, but the boar meat was a bit tough; it could have used some more time stewing.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The vegetable side dishes are always simple and well prepared. The Brussels sprouts were sautéed with bits of crispy pancetta. They were just the right texture, not overcooked or undercooked. The string beans were cooked with a classic spicy arrabbiata sauce, again done just right.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Desserts at Bacco are straightforward but delicious. A perennial favorite is the affogato. What’s not to like about vanilla gelato doused with espresso and topped with cream? The tiramisu, while not a cutting edge dessert, is the best in town, light and flavorful.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The service at Bacco is very Italian, in that it seems more professional than at other restaurants. Most of the waiters have been there for a few years and know not to pile dirty plates and napkins together. They have been trained to provide unobtrusive service, but when you ask a question or start up a conversation, the waiters are all quite knowledgeable and charming, after all they are true Italians. Likewise the owner and host, Paolo, is attentive, and he’s always happy to explain ingredients or preparation techniques.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There’s nothing as powerful as a food memory. Bacco always brings back happy memories of my trips to Italy and childhood dinners at my Nonni’s house. Best of all, it creates new memories of time spent with family, friends and, yes, even clients.\u003c/p>\n\u003chr noshade size=\"1\">\n\u003cp>\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/checkplease/wp-content/uploads/sites/40/2008/04/charles-wibbelsman.jpg\" alt=\"Charles Wibbelsman\" align=\"left\" hspace=\"4\">\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Name:\u003c/strong> Charles\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Occupation:\u003c/strong> Kaiser Permanente Pediatrician\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Location:\u003c/strong> San Francisco\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Favorite Restaurant:\u003c/strong> Alfred’s Steakhouse\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Reviewed Bacco:\u003c/strong> Wednesday January 23, 2008\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The moment you arrive at Bacco, you realize that you have entered an establishment that is here for the long term. The solid dark ceramic floor, and sage green and sunflower walls are evocative of a restaurant that is part of an \u003ci>albergo\u003c/i> (inn) located in a small town either in Umbria or Southern Tuscany.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>We were cordially greeted by the owner and seated at a small round table with country Napoleonic chairs adjacent to the window in an attractive sunken dining room. The table was set with simple flatware and candlelit. Our Venetian waiter asked if we would like a glass of wine while we perused the various selections from the standard menu and the \u003cem>Speciali Del Giorno\u003c/em>. This restaurant offers a three-course, prix fixe menu Sunday through Thursday for $37 (plus supplements, depending upon entrée) Included therein is one appetizer, entrée, and a dessert. A special that evening, which I considered but did not order, was the \u003cem>Risotto al Tartufo Bianco\u003c/em>, a made-to-order risotto with fresh Oregon white truffle. (There was a supplemental charge of $7 for this entrée selection.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I ordered the \u003cem>crema di zucca\u003c/em>, a cream of butternut squash soup with gorgonzola and sage, while my guest ordered the \u003cem>Insalata Bacco\u003c/em>, a blend of wild arugula, radicchio, roasted walnuts, Gorgonzola cheese, and balsamic dressing. Both were very good. The soup had a very nice depth of flavors without any being particularly dominating or detracting from the overall gustatory pleasure of the dish. In addition, regarding texture, it was neither too thin, nor too thick the way some soups these days often have become. In sum, it tasted homemade in every way. Likewise, the salad was very fresh and redolent of a good quality extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar, which was proportioned just right. It was neither too acidic nor too oily, but had the perfect balance of flavor as would be traditionally prepared in a fine establishment in Italy.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For the entrees, I selected the \u003cem>Tagliata\u003c/em>, a grilled Angus Sterling Silver flat iron steak with balsamic reduction served with Tuscan-style cannellini beans and sautéed organic broccoli rabe (with a $3 supplement), while my guest chose the \u003cem>Vitello\u003c/em>, a stuffed and breaded veal scaloppine with prosciutto, fresh mozzarella cheese, and caramelized onions. My steak was very good, if a bit rarer than the medium that I ordered. The balsamic reduction sauce was beautifully colored and rich without being the least bit greasy or acidic. On the other hand, the veal entrée seemed somewhat greasy and suffered from lack of crispness, perhaps due to not having been cooked in hot enough oil. It also could have been warmer. The northern Italian red sauce served along side lacked any real flavor or pleasing color and seemed too oily.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>We each chose desserts. My guest took the tiramisu, which was light and creamy but not very strongly flavored while I chose the \u003cem>Sfogliata di Male\u003c/em>, slices of baked caramelized apple in puff pastry and served with vanilla gelato. In addition to a light caramel glaze, the plate was dusted with cinnamon and sugar. A very nice ending.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Our wine was the last bottle of a Dolcetto di Dogliani Cascina Minella (2004) from the Piedmont region of Italy ($44). It was a very fine wine with a shimmering and clear color in the glass and hints of ripe red fruits, including cherry and black currant.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Bacco is a restaurant with an ambience that is soft and romantic; nevertheless it feels a bit sparse and unfinished in execution. Also, the table settings are reflective of this by introducing porcelain exhibition bowls and plates, which add to the dramatic and warm atmosphere. The restaurant’s quest to remain up to date in the face of strong competition in this category could be enhanced by adding more distinctive wine glasses and a continued search for new and interesting regional recipes to introduce to San Francisco. Overall, the food is good and sometimes excellent, while the portions remain adequate but a little small. The establishment received an excellent score of 94% from the San Francisco Health Department in an area where others did not fare nearly as well.\u003c/p>\n\u003chr noshade size=\"1\">\n\u003cp>\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/checkplease/wp-content/uploads/sites/40/2008/04/doug-lemoine.jpg\" alt=\"Doug Lemoine\" align=\"left\" hspace=\"4\">\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Name:\u003c/strong> Doug\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Occupation:\u003c/strong> High Tech Product Designer\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Location:\u003c/strong> San Francisco\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Favorite Restaurant:\u003c/strong> El Tonayense Taco Truck\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Reviewed Bacco:\u003c/strong> Sunday January 27, 2008\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>My girlfriend (Mara) and I went to Bacco on what seemed to be the rainiest, windiest, coldest Sunday night in the history of San Francisco. It’s on a quiet street in Noe Valley, only four blocks from the 24th Street J-train stop, but I was thoroughly chilled by the time we walked in. What I noticed right off the bat about Bacco: It was warm. Cozy, even. It’s got a funky layout, the dining room is split-level with high ceilings, and it’s strung lengthwise across two storefronts with nice big windows onto the street, but it seems to make good use of the space. We both felt like it was a comfy spot from which to watch the storm.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Food-wise, it was solid, not outstanding. The crowd seemed neighborhood-y, and I get the sense that Bacco aims to be a place that delivers the dependables and serves up seasonal favorites, not a place that’s going to blow your food-mind or make you feel like you’re at the very cuttingest of edges. And thank goodness for that — who needs flash on a chilly night? I thought that the garganelli was pretty remarkable. The pasta was fresh and springy and really tasty, and the homemade sausage was plentiful and spicy. Mara’s apple tart was good, too. (The dessert took a while to arrive, but when it did, it was clear that the tart had just come out of the oven — or it tasted like it did, anyway).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The service was unpretentious, attentive, competent — you name it. It was good. It was professional and classy, i.e. having a super-chic haircut does not qualify you for a job here. Anyway, our waiter didn’t hover over us or secretly spirit dishes away as we glanced out the window, but he was always around, and he capably answered all of our questions. 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The burrito scene is complex, and you need to explore its ecology in order to find the tastes, ingredients, and specialties that match your palette.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I love El Tonayense, and there was a time in my life when I ate six to ten Tonayense tacos a week, but I wouldn’t say that I think El Tonayense is the best Mexican food for every taste and every occasion. If you like al pastor (barbecue pork), carne asada (grilled beef), and the occasional quesadilla, and if you’re willing to eat stuff that’s being served from a truck (but cooked elsewhere), and if you were running low on cash, then you’d strike Acapulco gold with one of the Tonayense trucks.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you want something non-meat-oriented, there are lots of places that serve fresher, tastier fare. If you like exotic meats like brains, eyes, cabeza, and you want to do it yourself with sauces, you could walk a couple of blocks to La Cachanchilla (aka, the Taco Window) on 21st. If you had $10 and wanted carnitas, maybe you’d check out crispy tacos at La Taqueria. There are so many other taquerias in the Mission, though, and lots of them have specialties that are really worth checking out.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>One surprising, even shocking, thing about Tonayense is its cleanliness. You just don’t expect the back of a taco truck to be clean, much less spotless, but these trucks are more like mobile taco laboratories than mere taco trucks. I’ll state the obvious: Tonayense’s cleanliness gives a person confidence and comfort as he or she is watching people prepare food through a window in the side of a truck.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The bottom line is that Tonayense is clean, dependable, and tasty in what it does well, and it’s affordable. The al pastor dishes are always spicy and smooth, and the quesadillas are solid, no frills, just good ol’ melted cheese on a tortilla. You don’t have to worry about locking your bike (or even getting off it) when you order. In short, it’s bike-friendly, perfectly San Franciscan fast food.\u003c/p>\n\u003chr size=\"1\" noshade>\n\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/checkplease/wp-content/uploads/sites/40/2008/04/tamsen-salvador.jpg\" alt=\"Tamsen Salvador\" hspace=\"4\" align=\"left\">\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Name:\u003c/strong> Tamsen\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Occupation:\u003c/strong> Internet Retailer\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Location:\u003c/strong> San Francisco\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Favorite Restaurant:\u003c/strong> Bacco\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Reviewed El Tonayense Taco Truck:\u003c/strong> Sunday January 20, 2008\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I approached the El Tonayense taco truck on Harrison Street between 19th and 20th Streets with trepidation. I never eat at “roach coaches” for fear that I might not survive the experience, but this one came highly recommended, I was hungry, and it was just a couple of blocks away from the office supply store I was headed to. I walked bravely up to the order window when what should I spy? The health inspector’s report card announcing the truck’s score of 92! I breathed a sigh of relief, peeked into the very clean looking truck and ordered.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The menu, hand-painted on a board hung on the side of the shiny aluminum truck, offered a limited, yet adventurous, menu of tacos, burritos, and tortas. Anyone for “lengua” (tongue), “tripa” (tripe), or “cabeza” (head), which turns out to be beef cheeks? We ordered a super “Al Pastor” barbecued pork burrito and a super vegetarian burrito thinking that “super” meant we would get the usual dollops of guacamole and sour cream, but we were happily mistaken. It turns out that El Tonayense burritos are made the way burritos are made in the suburb of Guadalajara, Mexico where El Tonayense gets its name — no guacamole, no sour cream, these condiments are just for gringos. El Tonayense is authentic Mexican street fare.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The pork burrito was delicious, nice chunks of pork in a spicy barbecue sauce with just the right amount of smoky flavor, pinto beans, and small-grained rice. Fresh cilantro and onions provided a nice counterpoint to the other flavors offering an even greater depth of flavor. The vegetarian burrito was a revelation, full of fresh flavors, including rice, beans, chipotle cheese, tomatoes, crisp lettuce, and some sort of dressing. When I asked what was in the dressing, the cook smiled and said he couldn’t tell me because it’s a secret. That’s fine by me, it was so nice \u003ci>not\u003c/i> to get the usual vegetarian carbohydrate bomb made up of rice, potatoes, and carrots all wrapped up in a tortilla for just a bit more starch. Even though the burritos are large, they don’t sit like a brick in your belly the way other burritos usually do.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It was a rainy day when we stopped by the truck for lunch, so we ate in the car. I smiled when the clerk asked if our order was “for here or to go” since “here” was the sidewalk in front of some warehouses. While not the most scenic area of town, that part of Harrison can be pretty quiet, and if the weather had been better, we would have sat down with our backs against the chain link fence and enjoyed the urban/warehouse ambiance. Some of the best food in Mexico is street food, but if you can’t go to Mexico, try the streets of San Francisco. 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There are so many other taquerias in the Mission, though, and lots of them have specialties that are really worth checking out.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>One surprising, even shocking, thing about Tonayense is its cleanliness. You just don’t expect the back of a taco truck to be clean, much less spotless, but these trucks are more like mobile taco laboratories than mere taco trucks. I’ll state the obvious: Tonayense’s cleanliness gives a person confidence and comfort as he or she is watching people prepare food through a window in the side of a truck.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The bottom line is that Tonayense is clean, dependable, and tasty in what it does well, and it’s affordable. The al pastor dishes are always spicy and smooth, and the quesadillas are solid, no frills, just good ol’ melted cheese on a tortilla. You don’t have to worry about locking your bike (or even getting off it) when you order. In short, it’s bike-friendly, perfectly San Franciscan fast food.\u003c/p>\n\u003chr size=\"1\" noshade>\n\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/checkplease/wp-content/uploads/sites/40/2008/04/tamsen-salvador.jpg\" alt=\"Tamsen Salvador\" hspace=\"4\" align=\"left\">\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Name:\u003c/strong> Tamsen\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Occupation:\u003c/strong> Internet Retailer\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Location:\u003c/strong> San Francisco\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Favorite Restaurant:\u003c/strong> Bacco\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Reviewed El Tonayense Taco Truck:\u003c/strong> Sunday January 20, 2008\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I approached the El Tonayense taco truck on Harrison Street between 19th and 20th Streets with trepidation. I never eat at “roach coaches” for fear that I might not survive the experience, but this one came highly recommended, I was hungry, and it was just a couple of blocks away from the office supply store I was headed to. I walked bravely up to the order window when what should I spy? The health inspector’s report card announcing the truck’s score of 92! I breathed a sigh of relief, peeked into the very clean looking truck and ordered.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The menu, hand-painted on a board hung on the side of the shiny aluminum truck, offered a limited, yet adventurous, menu of tacos, burritos, and tortas. Anyone for “lengua” (tongue), “tripa” (tripe), or “cabeza” (head), which turns out to be beef cheeks? We ordered a super “Al Pastor” barbecued pork burrito and a super vegetarian burrito thinking that “super” meant we would get the usual dollops of guacamole and sour cream, but we were happily mistaken. It turns out that El Tonayense burritos are made the way burritos are made in the suburb of Guadalajara, Mexico where El Tonayense gets its name — no guacamole, no sour cream, these condiments are just for gringos. El Tonayense is authentic Mexican street fare.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The pork burrito was delicious, nice chunks of pork in a spicy barbecue sauce with just the right amount of smoky flavor, pinto beans, and small-grained rice. Fresh cilantro and onions provided a nice counterpoint to the other flavors offering an even greater depth of flavor. The vegetarian burrito was a revelation, full of fresh flavors, including rice, beans, chipotle cheese, tomatoes, crisp lettuce, and some sort of dressing. When I asked what was in the dressing, the cook smiled and said he couldn’t tell me because it’s a secret. That’s fine by me, it was so nice \u003ci>not\u003c/i> to get the usual vegetarian carbohydrate bomb made up of rice, potatoes, and carrots all wrapped up in a tortilla for just a bit more starch. Even though the burritos are large, they don’t sit like a brick in your belly the way other burritos usually do.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It was a rainy day when we stopped by the truck for lunch, so we ate in the car. I smiled when the clerk asked if our order was “for here or to go” since “here” was the sidewalk in front of some warehouses. While not the most scenic area of town, that part of Harrison can be pretty quiet, and if the weather had been better, we would have sat down with our backs against the chain link fence and enjoyed the urban/warehouse ambiance. Some of the best food in Mexico is street food, but if you can’t go to Mexico, try the streets of San Francisco. 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We live in the neighborhood (and love it!) and can walk to the restaurant, so parking is never an issue for us. We love this restaurant for many reasons: the convenience of location, the food, the service, and the ability to sit outside and enjoy the gorgeous Oakland weather.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When we visited the restaurant this time, nearly all of the tables were filled (inside and out) and there was a line of people waiting to order. That being said, we ordered quickly, and our food came out in a very timely manner, which is standard for Holy Land. Knowing that I would be reviewing for \u003cstrong>\u003cem>Check, Please! Bay Area\u003c/em>\u003c/strong>, I ordered more than I normally would, which resulted in some leftovers. We had the fried cauliflower that came served warm with tehini. It was very good, although I wished the outside was a bit more crispy. The grilled corn-on-the cob was OK, a bit overdone for my tastes. A standard order for us is the matzo ball soup which is filled with noodles, bits of veggies, and a gigantic matzo ball. This is a favorite of my husband and 15-month-old daughter. It is consistently good and light, even for a hot summer day. One of my favorites is the Combination Salad that has a bit of everything: carrot salad, beet salad, eggplant and peppers, baba ganoush, tabbouleh, lentils and chickpeas, and the ubiquitous hummus. All of this is served with fluffy pita bread. The salads were nicely balanced; never too much vinegar or lemon juice to overpower them. The hummus and baba ganoush were light, creamy, and incredibly flavorful, which is oftentimes a delicate balance to establish. My daughter \u003cem>loves\u003c/em> the hummus and baba ganoush and inevitably ends up covering herself and the high chair with it! The best part of Holy Land Restaurant is the Holy Land Lemonade. It is freshly made (you can hear the blender going all the time) with mint, ice, sugar, and bits of lemon pulp and peel. Most of the “lemonade” that you get in restaurants is overly sugared and an ungodly shade of yellow. I grew up with a lemon tree in my yard (and have one again as an adult) and I am a master lemonade maker. Consequently I am extremely picky with lemonade. Holy Land Lemonade is the only one I’ve discovered at a restaurant that rivals (maybe surpasses?) my own.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>One doesn’t go to Holy Land for the restaurant décor, which is sparse. It is decorated a few awards, artifacts, with the standout being a mural above the staircase. That being said, one of my favorite signs in the restaurant reads: “This is a kitchen, not a restaurant,” which I think really describes the vibe of the place. Miri, the owner, will always offer you the fresh soup (or soups) of the day and encourage you to try new things. She remembers her customers and clearly has formed relationships with them. The service is good, and the food is better; it has the comfort of home cooking.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I highly recommend this restaurant for quality of the food and the availability to sit outside. Sometimes not all menu items are available for that day, but for a small restaurant, their menu is fairly extensive. Not to mention that often they will have things that are not on the menu that are seasonal (like the cauliflower and corn). The price is right (not cheap, but not expensive) and the service is good. I especially appreciate that this is a kid-friendly restaurant (Miri has crayons and coloring books out and available to kids of all ages). We will continue to come to this restaurant, whether we live in Grand Lake or not.\u003c/p>\n\u003chr noshade size=\"1\">\n\u003cp>\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/checkplease/wp-content/uploads/sites/40/2007/12/tony-rivera.jpg\" alt=\"Tony Rivera\" align=\"left\" hspace=\"4\">\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Name:\u003c/strong> Tony\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Occupation:\u003c/strong> Fireman\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Location:\u003c/strong> San Francisco\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Favorite Restaurant:\u003c/strong> Sodini’s Bertolucci’s Ristorante\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Reviewed Holy Land:\u003c/strong> Sunday July 15, 2007\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The Holy Land is a holy-in-the-wall restaurant. Don’t wear a tux to this place, but do bring your appetite! The restaurant is a small storefront carved into a side street in Oakland. I know what you’re thinking, “I don’t eat in Oakland.” Well, you might change your mind for this place. I am not, by any means, an expert or even a novice when it comes to Kosher cooking or meals. However, I do know that the items I ate with my family at the Holy Land Restaurant were fresh, tasty, delicious and did I mention? Cheap! This place is great.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Our journey started in San Francisco, where we had to cross the dreaded bridge to get overseas to Oakland, something I just don’t do, especially on a Sunday. We wanted to eat here on Saturday, but the place is closed due to the Sabbath, go figure. The Google map got us lost, not my driving, but we eventually found our way. Parking is on the street, which on a Sunday afternoon in this area of Oakland, was tough. We arrived at this small, cute oasis that had a few outside tables. The very plain, unadorned interior was spartan. By the way, they do have coloring books and crayons for kids.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You must walk up and place your order at the counter. The woman at the counter was helpful in pointing out the various items by name that were displayed in and on top of the deli case. I didn’t really know what I ordered, it just sounded good. The busboy and the woman behind the counter served us. They brought out a homemade lemonade that had sprigs of fresh mint in it that my wife enjoyed. We started with a homemade hot latke (fried potato hash) with apple sauce: delicious. We then got a sambusak (this sort of looks like an enchilada, but is served cold) that was filled with spinach and potato, and covered in a light sauce: it was excellent. The malawach arrived with the Hummus Grand Combo, wow! Only fresh ingredients and pure flavor! We used the Malawach (fried Yemeni flatbread) to scoop up the hummus, salad, and chicken shwarma from our combo platter. I was pleasantly surprised at the outstanding flavors of all the items we tried. We ended the meal with an Israeli coffee (black and strong) and a baklava, very sweet.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The Holy Land is worth a trip overseas. All of the ingredients are fresh and flavorful. I do not know how authentic these dishes are, but they are outstanding. I even saw the neighborhood beat cop eat his lunch there, always a good sign. The Holy Land has great bang-for-the-buck — we paid a little over ten bucks a head! I highly recommend this restaurant and would return to try more items on the menu.\u003c/p>\n\u003chr noshade size=\"1\">\n\u003cp>\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/checkplease/wp-content/uploads/sites/40/2007/12/eric-swett.jpg\" alt=\"Eric Swett\" align=\"left\" hspace=\"4\">\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Name:\u003c/strong> Eric\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Occupation:\u003c/strong> In-House Council for Steamship Company\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Location:\u003c/strong> San Francisco\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Favorite Restaurant:\u003c/strong> B44 Catalan Bistro\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Reviewed Holy Land:\u003c/strong> Tuesday July 17, 2007\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Holy Land Restaurant is a grand and promising name for what is really a little sandwich and falafel shop behind the Grand Lake Theater in the Grand-Lakeshore district of Oakland. The restaurant is a bit rundown, and is more suited to take-out than sit-down dinners.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Although the restaurant has seating indoors and outside on the sidewalk, seating is limited, and the restaurant is not set up or staffed to provide proper table service. Our party of six, including two young teens, pretty much overwhelmed the restaurant’s indoor seating section.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Orders for food are placed at the counter. Service, such as it was, was abrupt if not indifferent. We were disappointed that several of the menu items we tried to order were not available. There was no lamb, for example, and no rice pudding. This almost became a running joke, as our available dinner choices were narrowed progressively by the shaking head behind the counter.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The food was also uneven. The pita bread sandwiches were good, but not spectacular. The grilled chicken was nicely marinated and properly cooked. The falafels were inconsistent. 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Consequently I am extremely picky with lemonade. Holy Land Lemonade is the only one I’ve discovered at a restaurant that rivals (maybe surpasses?) my own.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>One doesn’t go to Holy Land for the restaurant décor, which is sparse. It is decorated a few awards, artifacts, with the standout being a mural above the staircase. That being said, one of my favorite signs in the restaurant reads: “This is a kitchen, not a restaurant,” which I think really describes the vibe of the place. Miri, the owner, will always offer you the fresh soup (or soups) of the day and encourage you to try new things. She remembers her customers and clearly has formed relationships with them. The service is good, and the food is better; it has the comfort of home cooking.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I highly recommend this restaurant for quality of the food and the availability to sit outside. Sometimes not all menu items are available for that day, but for a small restaurant, their menu is fairly extensive. Not to mention that often they will have things that are not on the menu that are seasonal (like the cauliflower and corn). The price is right (not cheap, but not expensive) and the service is good. I especially appreciate that this is a kid-friendly restaurant (Miri has crayons and coloring books out and available to kids of all ages). We will continue to come to this restaurant, whether we live in Grand Lake or not.\u003c/p>\n\u003chr noshade size=\"1\">\n\u003cp>\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/checkplease/wp-content/uploads/sites/40/2007/12/tony-rivera.jpg\" alt=\"Tony Rivera\" align=\"left\" hspace=\"4\">\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Name:\u003c/strong> Tony\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Occupation:\u003c/strong> Fireman\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Location:\u003c/strong> San Francisco\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Favorite Restaurant:\u003c/strong> Sodini’s Bertolucci’s Ristorante\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Reviewed Holy Land:\u003c/strong> Sunday July 15, 2007\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The Holy Land is a holy-in-the-wall restaurant. Don’t wear a tux to this place, but do bring your appetite! The restaurant is a small storefront carved into a side street in Oakland. I know what you’re thinking, “I don’t eat in Oakland.” Well, you might change your mind for this place. I am not, by any means, an expert or even a novice when it comes to Kosher cooking or meals. However, I do know that the items I ate with my family at the Holy Land Restaurant were fresh, tasty, delicious and did I mention? Cheap! This place is great.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Our journey started in San Francisco, where we had to cross the dreaded bridge to get overseas to Oakland, something I just don’t do, especially on a Sunday. We wanted to eat here on Saturday, but the place is closed due to the Sabbath, go figure. The Google map got us lost, not my driving, but we eventually found our way. Parking is on the street, which on a Sunday afternoon in this area of Oakland, was tough. We arrived at this small, cute oasis that had a few outside tables. The very plain, unadorned interior was spartan. By the way, they do have coloring books and crayons for kids.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You must walk up and place your order at the counter. The woman at the counter was helpful in pointing out the various items by name that were displayed in and on top of the deli case. I didn’t really know what I ordered, it just sounded good. The busboy and the woman behind the counter served us. They brought out a homemade lemonade that had sprigs of fresh mint in it that my wife enjoyed. We started with a homemade hot latke (fried potato hash) with apple sauce: delicious. We then got a sambusak (this sort of looks like an enchilada, but is served cold) that was filled with spinach and potato, and covered in a light sauce: it was excellent. The malawach arrived with the Hummus Grand Combo, wow! Only fresh ingredients and pure flavor! We used the Malawach (fried Yemeni flatbread) to scoop up the hummus, salad, and chicken shwarma from our combo platter. I was pleasantly surprised at the outstanding flavors of all the items we tried. 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I highly recommend this restaurant and would return to try more items on the menu.\u003c/p>\n\u003chr noshade size=\"1\">\n\u003cp>\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/checkplease/wp-content/uploads/sites/40/2007/12/eric-swett.jpg\" alt=\"Eric Swett\" align=\"left\" hspace=\"4\">\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Name:\u003c/strong> Eric\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Occupation:\u003c/strong> In-House Council for Steamship Company\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Location:\u003c/strong> San Francisco\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Favorite Restaurant:\u003c/strong> B44 Catalan Bistro\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Reviewed Holy Land:\u003c/strong> Tuesday July 17, 2007\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Holy Land Restaurant is a grand and promising name for what is really a little sandwich and falafel shop behind the Grand Lake Theater in the Grand-Lakeshore district of Oakland. 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The restaurant is located in South San Francisco (finally a good reason to go there). There is a large free parking lot in the rear, and plenty of metered (until 6 pm ), street parking in the area. If you like mob movies (\u003cem>Goodfellas\u003c/em>, \u003cem>Godfather\u003c/em>s 1and 2, but not 3), you will think you are eating in one of the restaurants portrayed in those movies. There is an actual working fountain in the main dining room ). Anyway, back to the food: classic Italian American. I’m talking spaghetti with meatballs, chicken parmigiana, and a fat New York steak with ravioli on the side!\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I went to Bertolucci’s on a Friday night, and the joint was packed. I was met at the door by the host, who looks like a knee-breaker for the syndicate. I didn’t have reservations, so he took my name and escorted me to the bar (I have always felt you can meet a higher quality of people at a bar ), so I bellied up. I ordered a cocktail and enjoyed the live piano music being played right there in the lounge. A few locals were dancing to the standards being sung by the piano player. I was in the middle of a conversation with the neighborhood garbage man, when my table was ready. I lucked out and was seated at a booth. I started out with a nice red wine, XY Zinfandel. My first course was Gnocchi Nostri (plump potato dumplings in rosy gravy), and it was excellent. The gnocchi, also known as Irish pasta, was perfection, not overcooked and with a dressing that was in balance (no heartburn). I used the French bread given to me to finish the sauce left on my plate.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The waitress was great, she stayed in tempo with me (kept my wine glass full) and handled her other tables proficiently. The host came over between courses and made sure everything was fine (this is what I’m talking about — taking care of the customers, not just standing around looking pretty, plus this guy looks like he’s tried everything on the menu). I told him I ordered the veal, he stated, “Great choice, that’s what I’m having tonight.” Just as quickly as my appetizer plate was bussed, my main course arrived. The plate was filled with large pieces of veal and mixed vegetables on the side (you can also opt for polenta with marinara as a side). The meat was tender and flavorful, the vegetables were freshly cooked (not murdered the day before on a steam table). The restaurant has other rooms used for banquets and gatherings, and that night a few parties were occurring during my meal. I finished off with a biscotti, homemade by the owner’s wife (do I have to say it?), and a coffee. I figured I should finish my conversation with the garbage man, so I went back to the bar. I sat down and ordered a sambuca with coffee beans (three, for good luck ). The owner walked over to the piano and began to sing, yes, sing, he was impressive, the bar loved it and so did I.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Sodini’s Bertolucci’s is a breath of fresh air. This is classic Italian-American cuisine with personality and punch. If you want a large trapezoidal plate with sauce dots made with from a squeeze bottle, and a meal stacked on top of itself, keep walking. Bertolucci’s has been at the same location since 1928, so they must be doing something right! I would return and would have a party here with one or a hundred of my best friends. The bang for the buck is the whole package: free parking, great food, live music, and an owner that interacts and entertains the customers. I give this place four meatballs!\u003c/p>\n\u003chr noshade size=\"1\">\n\u003cp>\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/checkplease/wp-content/uploads/sites/40/2007/12/tuere-anderson.jpg\" alt=\"Tuere Anderson\" align=\"left\" hspace=\"4\">\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Name:\u003c/strong> Tuere\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Occupation:\u003c/strong> Social Worker\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Location:\u003c/strong> Oakland\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Favorite Restaurant:\u003c/strong> Holy Land\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Reviewed Sodini’s Bertolucci’s Ristorante:\u003c/strong> Tuesday July 17, 2007\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The baked polenta appetizer was perfect! It was creamy, but not mushy, with just the right amount of cheese, and the homemade tomato sauce was absolutely fresh and wonderful. The house salad of romaine lettuce (it was mostly hearts –yum!), beans, onion, tomato, and cucumber comes with housemade creamy Italian dressing. The dressing was good — neither too creamy nor too piquant — but the salad was a bit overdressed for my tastes. Other than that and that I would have liked a few more beans, it was good.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The linguine special with shrimp, sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, and mushrooms in a cream sauce was great! The noodles were nicely al dente and the flavors melded together very well. This lunch special came with a bowl of minestrone soup, which was nice: not too heavy, filled with beans, and fresh veggies, although a wee bit salty. The gnocchi with pesto was good, although there was WAY too much creamy pesto on the dish. I’m not sure if they make the gnocchi in-house or not; it was verging on too doughy, but I think was saved by being filled with pesto.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>We opted to have the cannoli (they stuff the shells in the restaurant but don’t make them in-house) and the homemade biscotti for dessert. The cannoli was good, filled with mascarpone and topped with the canned cherries and the accompanying sweet syrup. Frankly, I think you can hardly go wrong with fried dough stuffed with sweet cheese! YUM! The biscotti was a perfect balance between crunchy and soft; you could tell that they made them earlier in the day. The coffee was strong, but not bitter, and was a nice accompaniment to the desserts.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The décor of the restaurant reminds me somewhat of a reception hall, with the open space and ample room for folks. You never feel too crowded but also don’t feel isolated from the other diners. I like the separation of the main dining room with the bar, which clearly has regular imbibers saddling up to it. I definitely liked the fact that this is a restaurant for the community. 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I would definitely return to this restaurant, and would come more often if it were closer to Oakland.\u003c/p>\n\u003chr noshade size=\"1\">\n\u003cp>\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/checkplease/wp-content/uploads/sites/40/2007/12/eric-swett.jpg\" alt=\"Eric Swett\" align=\"left\" hspace=\"4\">\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Name:\u003c/strong> Eric\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Occupation:\u003c/strong> In-House Council for Steamship Company\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Location:\u003c/strong> San Francisco\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Favorite Restaurant:\u003c/strong> B44 Catalan Bistro\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Reviewed Sodini’s Bertolucci’s Ristorante:\u003c/strong> Tuesday July 9, 2007\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Bay Area residents who drive along Highway 101 through South San Francisco have probably spotted the large Bertolucci’s sign near the highway many times, but haven’t had the occasion to stop in and explore. That sign promises an old-fashioned, unpretentious, Italian restaurant, San Francisco style. That is exactly what you get when you dine there.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When we drove up, a few local bikers were parking their motorcycles in front of the restaurant. We wondered if that was a good sign or a bad sign.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Stepping into the restaurant is like stepping back in time thirty years; although there are some faux 1930s style advertising poster reproductions that ruin the otherwise perfect 1970s vibe. There is a little fountain near the entrance separating the restaurant from a pleasant bar. The dominant color is red: red carpet, red tablecloths, red seats, and red-covered booths. This definitely not a chi-chi designer space. Tony Soprano’s father would have felt perfectly comfortable at Bertolucci’s.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The host was warm and welcoming, and so was the staff. We were seated promptly. The bread was fresh and good; a good clue to the quality of the food we would be eating.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In the 1970s a restaurant like this might well have served wilted salads and soggy pasta with mysterious bland sauces. Happily, this is not the case, if it ever was, at Bertolucci’s. The menu has the classic Italian-American choices — all the old standards. We ordered Caesar salads ($9.95) to start. The romaine was fresh, and the tangy dressing, homemade.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For main courses we ordered Beef Lasagna ($16.95), Tortellini Con Pesto (beef filled pasta rings, creamy basil and garlic sauce $15.95), and Veal Scaloppini served with polenta ($20.95). The pastas were good and not overcooked. The sauces were classic — certainly not inventive or unique — but that is not what the restaurant is about. The veal was also good, although a bit tough, with a lemony sauce. 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I used the French bread given to me to finish the sauce left on my plate.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The waitress was great, she stayed in tempo with me (kept my wine glass full) and handled her other tables proficiently. The host came over between courses and made sure everything was fine (this is what I’m talking about — taking care of the customers, not just standing around looking pretty, plus this guy looks like he’s tried everything on the menu). I told him I ordered the veal, he stated, “Great choice, that’s what I’m having tonight.” Just as quickly as my appetizer plate was bussed, my main course arrived. The plate was filled with large pieces of veal and mixed vegetables on the side (you can also opt for polenta with marinara as a side). The meat was tender and flavorful, the vegetables were freshly cooked (not murdered the day before on a steam table). The restaurant has other rooms used for banquets and gatherings, and that night a few parties were occurring during my meal. I finished off with a biscotti, homemade by the owner’s wife (do I have to say it?), and a coffee. I figured I should finish my conversation with the garbage man, so I went back to the bar. I sat down and ordered a sambuca with coffee beans (three, for good luck ). The owner walked over to the piano and began to sing, yes, sing, he was impressive, the bar loved it and so did I.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Sodini’s Bertolucci’s is a breath of fresh air. This is classic Italian-American cuisine with personality and punch. If you want a large trapezoidal plate with sauce dots made with from a squeeze bottle, and a meal stacked on top of itself, keep walking. Bertolucci’s has been at the same location since 1928, so they must be doing something right! I would return and would have a party here with one or a hundred of my best friends. The bang for the buck is the whole package: free parking, great food, live music, and an owner that interacts and entertains the customers. I give this place four meatballs!\u003c/p>\n\u003chr noshade size=\"1\">\n\u003cp>\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/checkplease/wp-content/uploads/sites/40/2007/12/tuere-anderson.jpg\" alt=\"Tuere Anderson\" align=\"left\" hspace=\"4\">\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Name:\u003c/strong> Tuere\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Occupation:\u003c/strong> Social Worker\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Location:\u003c/strong> Oakland\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Favorite Restaurant:\u003c/strong> Holy Land\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Reviewed Sodini’s Bertolucci’s Ristorante:\u003c/strong> Tuesday July 17, 2007\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The baked polenta appetizer was perfect! It was creamy, but not mushy, with just the right amount of cheese, and the homemade tomato sauce was absolutely fresh and wonderful. The house salad of romaine lettuce (it was mostly hearts –yum!), beans, onion, tomato, and cucumber comes with housemade creamy Italian dressing. The dressing was good — neither too creamy nor too piquant — but the salad was a bit overdressed for my tastes. Other than that and that I would have liked a few more beans, it was good.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The linguine special with shrimp, sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, and mushrooms in a cream sauce was great! The noodles were nicely al dente and the flavors melded together very well. This lunch special came with a bowl of minestrone soup, which was nice: not too heavy, filled with beans, and fresh veggies, although a wee bit salty. The gnocchi with pesto was good, although there was WAY too much creamy pesto on the dish. I’m not sure if they make the gnocchi in-house or not; it was verging on too doughy, but I think was saved by being filled with pesto.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>We opted to have the cannoli (they stuff the shells in the restaurant but don’t make them in-house) and the homemade biscotti for dessert. The cannoli was good, filled with mascarpone and topped with the canned cherries and the accompanying sweet syrup. Frankly, I think you can hardly go wrong with fried dough stuffed with sweet cheese! YUM! The biscotti was a perfect balance between crunchy and soft; you could tell that they made them earlier in the day. The coffee was strong, but not bitter, and was a nice accompaniment to the desserts.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The décor of the restaurant reminds me somewhat of a reception hall, with the open space and ample room for folks. You never feel too crowded but also don’t feel isolated from the other diners. I like the separation of the main dining room with the bar, which clearly has regular imbibers saddling up to it. I definitely liked the fact that this is a restaurant for the community. I observed waitstaff and patrons conversing in such a way as to demonstrate that they come very regularly.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The restaurant is easy to get to right off 280, and parking was great during the middle of the day. The service was fantastic and attentive; everyone was nice and timely with filling water, etc. The portions are great (we had leftovers) and a good value for what you get. I would definitely return to this restaurant, and would come more often if it were closer to Oakland.\u003c/p>\n\u003chr noshade size=\"1\">\n\u003cp>\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/checkplease/wp-content/uploads/sites/40/2007/12/eric-swett.jpg\" alt=\"Eric Swett\" align=\"left\" hspace=\"4\">\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Name:\u003c/strong> Eric\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Occupation:\u003c/strong> In-House Council for Steamship Company\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Location:\u003c/strong> San Francisco\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Favorite Restaurant:\u003c/strong> B44 Catalan Bistro\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Reviewed Sodini’s Bertolucci’s Ristorante:\u003c/strong> Tuesday July 9, 2007\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Bay Area residents who drive along Highway 101 through South San Francisco have probably spotted the large Bertolucci’s sign near the highway many times, but haven’t had the occasion to stop in and explore. That sign promises an old-fashioned, unpretentious, Italian restaurant, San Francisco style. That is exactly what you get when you dine there.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When we drove up, a few local bikers were parking their motorcycles in front of the restaurant. We wondered if that was a good sign or a bad sign.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Stepping into the restaurant is like stepping back in time thirty years; although there are some faux 1930s style advertising poster reproductions that ruin the otherwise perfect 1970s vibe. There is a little fountain near the entrance separating the restaurant from a pleasant bar. The dominant color is red: red carpet, red tablecloths, red seats, and red-covered booths. This definitely not a chi-chi designer space. Tony Soprano’s father would have felt perfectly comfortable at Bertolucci’s.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The host was warm and welcoming, and so was the staff. We were seated promptly. 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Belden Place is an alley behind the Bank of America building with a number of wonderful restaurants, out-door seating, and a terrific European style. An evening in Belden Place generally, and B44 specifically, is like a quick trip to Barcelona (especially when it is warm and you can sit outside). The crowd is cosmopolitan, including some tourists, but mostly travel-starved locals and European expats, looking for a taste of home.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Thursday nights at Belden Place are busy, so there was a lot of activity along the alleyway. Reservations are recommended.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Service at B44 is professional, efficient and discreet. Our table was ready when we arrived. The restaurant’s claim to fame is their excellent paellas and fideua, traditional Catalan specialties. Although everything on the menu is well prepared, visitors unfamiliar with Catalan cooking specifically, or Spanish cooking in general, should try the seafood dishes and especially the seafood paellas. The menu varies somewhat depending on the availability of ingredients.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The wine list is long and presents a whole world of unfamiliar Spanish and Catalan wines. The waiter wasn’t particularly helpful in choosing a wine, but the restaurant manager and other staff can assist in making the selection. We enjoyed the Campillo Rioja very much. We had a delicious white port with dessert. Many of the wines are expensive, but there are affordable choices on the list as well.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The appetizers are varied and appealing. The pile of fried anchovies, served with aioli is a special treat — flavorful, served hot, and not at all fishy. The Spanish cheese selection presents a cross section of cheese styles, and is served with little toasts. 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The crema Catalana had too much cinnamon, but was otherwise well-made.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>B44 is not cheap. However, compared to the cost of roundtrip airfare to Barcelona, the cost is a steal.\u003c/p>\n\u003chr noshade size=\"1\">\n\u003cp>\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/checkplease/wp-content/uploads/sites/40/2007/12/tony-rivera.jpg\" alt=\"Tony Rivera\" align=\"left\" hspace=\"4\">\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Name:\u003c/strong> Tony\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Occupation:\u003c/strong> Fireman\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Location:\u003c/strong> San Francisco\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Favorite Restaurant:\u003c/strong> Sodini’s Bertolucci’s Ristorante\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Reviewed B44 Catalan Bistro:\u003c/strong> Saturday July 14, 2007\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>B44 restaurant sits between a few other cafe-style restaurants. It is located in the financial district of San Francisco. B44 is on a small alley that runs perpendicular to Bush Street. 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I then received my salad, a medley of heirloom tomatoes, covered in cold goat cheese, and drizzled with olive oil.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Here’s a footnote: If you don’t like olive oil or garlic, stay away from Spanish and Italian restaurants, but if you do…come on in, the water is fine. The main course arrived, a traditional Spanish cooking pan filled with the Paella Barceloneta. I shared this dish with my friend, and we both enjoyed it. The rice was a Spanish import (montsia), that had a chewy texture similar to arborio, its Italian cousin. The mussels and clams in the paella were fresh and tasty. The squid was not over-cooked and the chunks of monkfish were generous. We ended our meal with more Rioja wine, although my partner had to order the Estrella beer, (a Spanish import that he found enjoyable), out of curiosity. 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Our waiter, Mario, was running at full speed, juggling a slew of orders and drink requests. We knew we had to get our order in with the drinks or orget about it. We started our meal with a couple of glasses of Rioja (Spanish red wine). The busboy brought us a small bucket filled with a sliced European-style baguette and a side of olive oil and vinegar, (probably balsamic), used as a dipping sauce. Our appetizer was Shrimp Adobo, a cast iron skillet filled with sizzling prawn-sized “shrimp” sautéed in olive oil with large chunks of garlic and flavored with an adobo seasoning. We used the flavored oil in the skillet to dip our bread in (delicious). I then received my salad, a medley of heirloom tomatoes, covered in cold goat cheese, and drizzled with olive oil.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Here’s a footnote: If you don’t like olive oil or garlic, stay away from Spanish and Italian restaurants, but if you do…come on in, the water is fine. 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