Grub Lounge - March 2008

March 25, 2008

Farm Fresh To You, San Francisco Ferry Building

This is more or less a quick note to let people know about something really important, if they happen to be (a) hungry and (b) in need of fresh, light, sustainable fare (and here I mean in terms of you being sustained for the day) and (c) in the vicinity of the Ferry Building, San Francisco's new-ish culinary destination point (OK, the Ferry Building itself was built in the late 1800s. So it's not new. But all the stuff inside it kinda is.) This is what you need to know: you may walk by the Farm Fresh To You storefront, thinking it's merely a grocery store, but there is a menu inside and on that menu is something called the Apple Walnut Raspberry Salad. And that salad is absolutely... Read more »

Posted on Tuesday, March 25, 2008 in Grub Lounge | Permalink | Comments

March 13, 2008

Ernesto's Mexican Food, Sacramento

When I first moved to midtown Sacramento, there was one restaurant down the street from me that always seemed to be overflowing with people, day or night, any season: Ernesto's Mexican Food. I was told the food was good, but despaired of ever knowing for myself since, as I said, it always seemed to be overflowing with people. Clearly I'd have had to put my name down last week for a table next month. (OK, so, maybe the patio was vacant when it was raining. My point still stands.)

Well, one day, my brother and I decided to brave the crowds for lunch. It was easier to get a table than I thought... Read more »

Posted on Thursday, March 13, 2008 in Grub Lounge | Permalink | Comments

March 1, 2008

Alejandro's Taqueria, Fairfield

What’s a wet burrito? Mmmmm. It’s two bangs for the buck, that’s what it is! Wet burritos make my tummy oh so happylicious, and then I pass out in frugal gastronomic bliss.
A wet burrito is most commonly referred to as a burrito “mojado”, which means “dunked or drenched” in Spanish. It’s a burrito with—usually red—sauce poured all over the top of it, hence the nickname “wet”. (For those unfamiliar with burrito culture, they are typically served “dry” and wrapped in tin foil for easy I-don’t-need-no-stinking-utensils eating.)
At Alejandro’s Taqueria in downtown Fairfield, the mojado comes drenched in red sauce and oozy melted cheddar cheese. At first glance, the dish looks like your standard burrito with... Read more »

Posted on Saturday, March 1, 2008 in Grub Lounge | Permalink | Comments

March 25, 2008 Farm Fresh To You, San Francisco Ferry Building This is more or less a quick note to let people know about something really important, if they happen to be (a) hungry and (b) in need of fresh, light, sustainable fare (and here I mean in terms of you being sustained for the day) and (c) in the vicinity of the Ferry Building, San Francisco's new-ish culinary destination point (OK, the Ferry Building itself was built in the late 1800s. So it's not new. But all the stuff inside it kinda is.) This is what you need to know: you may walk by the Farm Fresh To You storefront, thinking it's merely a grocery store, but there is a menu inside and on that menu is something called the Apple Walnut Raspberry Salad. And that salad is absolutely... Read more » Posted on Tuesday, March 25, 2008 in Grub Lounge \| Permalink \| Comments

March 13, 2008 Ernesto's Mexican Food, Sacramento When I first moved to midtown Sacramento, there was one restaurant down the street from me that always seemed to be overflowing with people, day or night, any season: Ernesto's Mexican Food. I was told the food was good, but despaired of ever knowing for myself since, as I said, it always seemed to be overflowing with people. Clearly I'd have had to put my name down last week for a table next month. (OK, so, maybe the patio was vacant when it was raining. My point still stands.) Well, one day, my brother and I decided to brave the crowds for lunch. It was easier to get a table than I thought... Read more » Posted on Thursday, March 13, 2008 in Grub Lounge \| Permalink \| Comments

	March 1, 2008 Alejandro's Taqueria, Fairfield What’s a wet burrito? Mmmmm. It’s two bangs for the buck, that’s what it is! Wet burritos make my tummy oh so happylicious, and then I pass out in frugal gastronomic bliss. A wet burrito is most commonly referred to as a burrito “mojado”, which means “dunked or drenched” in Spanish. It’s a burrito with—usually red—sauce poured all over the top of it, hence the nickname “wet”. (For those unfamiliar with burrito culture, they are typically served “dry” and wrapped in tin foil for easy I-don’t-need-no-stinking-utensils eating.) At Alejandro’s Taqueria in downtown Fairfield, the mojado comes drenched in red sauce and oozy melted cheddar cheese. At first glance, the dish looks like your standard burrito with... Read more » Posted on Saturday, March 1, 2008 in Grub Lounge \| Permalink \| Comments