The World’s Largest Burger
This weekend while you were firing up those grills for Fourth of July, a world record was set. What weighs 777lbs and features 13lbs of lettuce, 20lbs of onions and 12lbs of delicious pickles? The world’s largest hamburger!
San Jose Eating Champ Devours the Competition
San Jose resident Joey Chestnut is once again the hot eating king of the world, as he downed 62 dogs in 10 minutes on Monday to win the Nathan’s Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest at New York’s Coney Island.
Recipe: Banana-Almond-Oatmeal Pancakes
Inviting friends over for breakfast is always a nice way to start the day. Throw together some homemade goodness paired with fresh bottomless mimosas, and you’ve got an awesome Saturday.
A New Asian Sensation in the FiDi
If you’re anything like the majority of America, you probably spent most of this holiday weekend gorging yourself on some of the fattiest, most patriotic foods imaginable. Now’s probably a great time to lighten the diet and–luckily for us–a new restaurant featuring healthier Asian Fusion is opening up this week in the FiDi.
Self-Serve Beer Table Debuts in Haight
Billed as a first of its kind in California, Mad Dog in the Fog on Haight Street is offering customers a self-serve beer table.
Food Fest to Invade San Mateo
Over 24 Bay Area food trucks are taking their act to the San Mateo Events Center on Friday night, part of the Moveable Feast, San Mateo’s first food truck festival.
Introducing TopDIsh
Almost every time I want to try a new restaurant, I hit the web and start to surf. A few googles later, I’m emotionally drained, cranky, and hungry. The amount of information for urban diners (especially in a delicious city like SF) is just ridiculous.
Hip Hop Food Pyramid
Now this is just silly. But, I have to admit, a wee bit witty as well. Taking on the USDA’s new nutritional guide dubbed “My Plate”, the folks over at MTV brought back the old school food pyramid using the monikers of familiar hip hop artists. Under the “Bread, Cereal, Rice and Pasta” category, you have Jay Ziti and the Yeastie Boys. While under “Milk, Yogurt and Cheese”, there’s LL Cool Whip. Oh, yes, there’s more.
Recipe: Rick Bayless’ Avocado Ice Cream
About a year ago, I found an awesome recipe website called The Kitchn. I started adding various recipes to my Delicious bookmarks with the full intent to recreate them. Finally, I got around to trying one out. With the help of my roommate Danna, we tested out a recipe from famed chef Rick Bayless: a dairy-free avocado ice cream.
Beer Review: Stone Belgo Anise Imperial Russian Stout
Stone Brewing is known for making some intense beers with regards to flavor and hop bitterness. This week I came across Stone’s Belgo-Anise Imperial Russian Stout (IRS). As a big Stone fan, I was excited to see how this would turn out.
Macaron Shop Reopens Under New Name
Paulette’s Macarons is no longer. The small macaron shop in Hayes Valley has been closed for the last month for renovations and has now opened under the new name, Chantal Guillon.
