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Check, Please! You Gotta Try This reviews: Swedish Pancakes, Kalbijjim, Lamb and Beef Shawarma Bowl from 2021-10-29T02:32:12
Bay Area residents review farm to table communal dining in Richmond, a hidden Thai gem in El Cerrito, and upscale Chinese in San Francisco.
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Check, Please! You Gotta Try This reviews: Pacifica Pan-Fried Frittata, Steak Frites, Al Pastor Burrito from 2021-10-22T02:30:25
Bay Area residents review farm to table communal dining in Richmond, a hidden Thai gem in El Cerrito, and upscale Chinese in San Francisco.
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Check, Please! You Gotta Try This reviews: Sisigsilog, Beef Tartare, Jajangmyeon from 2021-10-15T02:30:27
Bay Area residents review farm to table communal dining in Richmond, a hidden Thai gem in El Cerrito, and upscale Chinese in San Francisco.
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Check, Please! You Gotta Try This reviews: Rose&Strawberry Waffle, Beef Empanada, Xiao Long Bao from 2021-10-08T02:44:35
Bay Area residents review farm to table communal dining in Richmond, a hidden Thai gem in El Cerrito, and upscale Chinese in San Francisco.
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Check, Please! You Gotta Try This reviews: Kouign Amann, Grilled Pescado Tacos&Hand-Pulled Mozzarella from 2021-10-01T02:30:12
Bay Area residents review farm to table communal dining in Richmond, a hidden Thai gem in El Cerrito, and upscale Chinese in San Francisco.
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Check, Please! You Gotta Try This reviews: Beef Hot Dog,“The Best Indian Pizza”&Fried Pork Chop Bento from 2021-09-23T14:30:40
Bay Area residents review farm to table communal dining in Richmond, a hidden Thai gem in El Cerrito, and upscale Chinese in San Francisco.
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Check, Please! You Gotta Try This reviews: Chicken Milanese, Omu Curry and Chocolate&Vanilla Frozen Yogurt from 2021-09-10T02:30:56
Bay Area residents review farm to table communal dining in Richmond, a hidden Thai gem in El Cerrito, and upscale Chinese in San Francisco.
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Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: Old School from 2021-04-23T02:32:44
Bay Area residents review farm to table communal dining in Richmond, a hidden Thai gem in El Cerrito, and upscale Chinese in San Francisco.
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Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: Handcrafted from 2021-04-16T02:32:45
Bay Area residents review farm to table communal dining in Richmond, a hidden Thai gem in El Cerrito, and upscale Chinese in San Francisco.
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Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: Fruits of the Sea from 2021-04-09T02:30:44
Bay Area residents review farm to table communal dining in Richmond, a hidden Thai gem in El Cerrito, and upscale Chinese in San Francisco.
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Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: Tempting Takeout from 2021-04-02T02:33:39
Bay Area residents review farm to table communal dining in Richmond, a hidden Thai gem in El Cerrito, and upscale Chinese in San Francisco.
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Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: Stay Gold Deli, Sunset Reservoir Brewing Company, Wayfare Tavern from 2020-09-10T22:16:36
Bay Area residents review farm to table communal dining in Richmond, a hidden Thai gem in El Cerrito, and upscale Chinese in San Francisco.
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Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: Curry Up Now, Falafel Stop, Nick’s On Grand from 2020-08-13T22:45:50
Bay Area residents review farm to table communal dining in Richmond, a hidden Thai gem in El Cerrito, and upscale Chinese in San Francisco.
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Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: Il Casaro Pizzeria&Mozzarella Bar, Soba Ichi from 2020-08-06T22:18:07
Bay Area residents review farm to table communal dining in Richmond, a hidden Thai gem in El Cerrito, and upscale Chinese in San Francisco.
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Check, Please! Bay Area Kids reviews: Mersea, Bevri from 2020-07-31T02:34:23
Bay Area residents review farm to table communal dining in Richmond, a hidden Thai gem in El Cerrito, and upscale Chinese in San Francisco.
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Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: Tadu Ethiopian Kitchen, Angela’s Kitchen, Braise from 2020-07-24T01:14:22
Bay Area residents review farm to table communal dining in Richmond, a hidden Thai gem in El Cerrito, and upscale Chinese in San Francisco.
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Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: Locanda Ravello, Café Umami, Main Street Kitchen from 2020-07-17T00:15:43
Bay Area residents review farm to table communal dining in Richmond, a hidden Thai gem in El Cerrito, and upscale Chinese in San Francisco.
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Check, Please! Bay Area Kids reviews: Sweet T’s Restaurant + Bar, La Note Restaurant, Magnolia Street Wine Lounge&Kitchen from 2020-07-10T00:09:47
Bay Area residents review farm to table communal dining in Richmond, a hidden Thai gem in El Cerrito, and upscale Chinese in San Francisco.
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Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: La Marcha Tapas Bar, Brazen Head, Atelier Crenn from 2020-06-26T02:05:01
Bay Area residents review farm to table communal dining in Richmond, a hidden Thai gem in El Cerrito, and upscale Chinese in San Francisco.
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Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: Anaviv’s Table, Larb Thai Food&Tapas, Mister Jiu’s from 2020-06-19T02:10:45
Bay Area residents review farm to table communal dining in Richmond, a hidden Thai gem in El Cerrito, and upscale Chinese in San Francisco.
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Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: R+D Kitchen, Just For You Cafe, Rice Barn Thai Eatery&Wine Bar from 2020-06-12T02:30:24
Bay Area residents review California cuisine in Yountville, beignets in the Dogpatch, and fusion Thai dishes in Vacaville.
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Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: Turtle Tower Restaurant, Copper Spoon Cocktails and Kitchen, Papillon Restaurant from 2020-06-05T02:30:03
Check, Please! Bay Area reviews Northern Vietnamese phở in San Francisco, a stylish and eclectic menu in Oakland and French classics in Fremont.
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Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: Crustacean, Protéa from 2020-05-28T23:56:28
Bay Area residents review Vietnamese-fusion in San Francisco and Puerto Rican plates in Yountville.
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Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: Tú Lan Vietnamese Restaurant, Bistro SF Grill, Attraversiamo from 2020-05-21T23:41:59
Bay Area residents review Vietnamese cuisine in the Tenderloin, Balkan dishes in Noe Valley, and farm-to-table plates in Brentwood.
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Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: Mahila by Azalina’s, Le Paradis, A Mano from 2020-05-15T01:30:31
Bay Area residents review Mamak Malaysian cuisine in Noe Valley, fresh phở in Hayward, and handmade pasta in Hayes Valley.
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Check, Please! Bay Area Kids reviews: Urban Putt, Lai Hong Lounge, Vesta from 2020-05-08T00:00:47
Check, Please! Bay Area Kids chows down on pub-grub in between games of mini-golf in the Mission, classic dim sum shared during family festivities in San Francisco's Chinatown and thin-crust pizzas...
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Check, Please! Bay Area Kids reviews: Kura Revolving Sushi, Agrodolce Osteria, Burmatown from 2020-04-30T22:22:49
Check, Please! Bay Area Kids find sushi that arrives speedily via conveyer belt in Cupertino, classic Sicilian plates from a multi-generational Berkeley kitchen, and Burmese-fusion tucked away in a...
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Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: Big Country Kitchen, Denica’s Real Food Kitchen, Mama’s Royal Cafe from 2020-04-24T02:30:12
Guests go on a breakfast bonanza with deep-fried comforts in Concord, fusion concoctions made with love in Castro Valley, and regal classics in Oakland.
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Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: Range Life, Royal Feast, Daughter Thai Kitchen from 2020-04-17T02:11:41
Guests feast on farm-to-table cuisine in Livermore, Sichuan and Tanjia platters in Millbrae, and colorful Southern Thai street food in Oakland.
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Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: PLāYT Restaurant&Bar, Xingones, Stonemill Matcha from 2020-04-10T03:08:20
A food writer, a food influencer, and a pastry chef sample Southern staples in Hayward, street tacos in Oakland, and matcha cream puffs in San Francisco.
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Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: Mourad, Niku Steakhouse, Causwells from 2020-04-02T22:57:24
In the Season 15 premiere, stars from San Francisco's Hamilton review modern Moroccan dishes, exquisite steaks, and mouth-watering burgers.
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Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: The Big 4 Restaurant, Pork Store Cafe, Lalime’s from 2019-10-31T21:00:45
Check, Please! Bay Area reviews a historic railroad tycoon spot in San Francisco, a pig-themed breakfast institution in Haight-Ashbury, and quintessential California cuisine in Berkeley.
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Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: Zazie, Nick’s Next Door, Absinthe Brasserie&Bar from 2019-10-24T21:32:59
Check, Please! Bay Area reviews a cozy neighborhood bistro in San Francisco, a stylish and elevated comfort food destination in Los Gatos and a polished French brasserie in San Francisco.
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Check, Please! Bay Area Kids review: Souvla, Zachary’s Chicago Pizza, Sancho’s Taqueria from 2019-10-22T22:20:36
Check, Please! Bay Area Kids chomps garlicky fries in San Francisco, famous Chicago deep dish pizza in Pleasant Hill, and gigantic burritos in Palo Alto.
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Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: Caffe La Scala, Paradiso, Capo’s from 2019-10-17T19:41:21
Check, Please! Bay Area reviews an eatery with bustling European vibes in Walnut Creek, a stylish and eclectic menu in San Leandro and an Al Capone-inspired restaurant in San Francisco.
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Check, Please! Bay Area Kids review: Sam’s Chowder House, Sangeetha Restaurant, Gerard’s Paella Y Tapas from 2019-10-15T21:28:38
Check, Please! Bay Area Kids savors new spots for fresh seafood on the shores of Half Moon Bay, comforting dosas in Sunnyvale, and hearty paella in Santa Rosa.
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Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: Alamar Kitchen + Bar, Sabores Del Sur, Pearl 6101 from 2019-10-10T16:04:32
Check, Please! Bay Area reviews a spot in Oakland where Mediterranean and Asian influences meet fresh seafood, authentic Chilean cuisine in Walnut Creek and a refined American restaurant with caref...
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Check, Please! Bay Area Kids review: Teni East Kitchen, Estrellita Mexican Bistro, Kabul Afghan Cuisine from 2019-10-08T15:42:35
Check, Please! Bay Area Kids find a breakfast institution in Mill Valley, authentic Pizza Napoletana in Napa, and a family-owned, neighborhood hangout in Pittsburg.
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Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: Bursa, The Italian Homemade Company, Rasa Contemporary Indian from 2019-10-03T18:26:16
Check, Please! Bay Area reviews an Eastern Mediterranean spot in San Francisco, fresh, house-made pasta in Berkeley and traditional coastal Indian cuisine with a modern twist in Burlingame.
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Check, Please! Bay Area Kids review: Dipsea Cafe, Ca’Momi Osteria, New Mecca Cafe from 2019-10-01T17:00:32
Check, Please! Bay Area Kids find a breakfast institution in Mill Valley, authentic Pizza Napoletana in Napa, and a family-owned, neighborhood hangout in Pittsburg.
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Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: Guiso Latin Fusion, Rich Table, Nyum Bai from 2019-09-26T17:18:15
Check, Please! Bay Area reviews a small Latin fusion eatery with big flavors in Healdsburg, a Californian restaurant in San Francisco with an eclectic and seasonal menu and vibrant Cambodian cuisin...
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Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: Roosevelt Tamale Parlor, Bravas Bar de Tapas, International Smoke from 2019-09-19T22:30:28
Check, Please! Bay Area reviews a Mexican-inspired menu at a San Francisco institution, delicious Spanish bites in Healdsburg and globally-inspired offerings and Southern comforts back in San Franc...
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Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: Teleferic Barcelona, Sodini’s Trattoria, Jubba Somali Restaurant from 2019-09-12T21:01:17
Check, Please! Bay Area reviews a lively taberna with Basque-inspired pintxos in Walnut Creek, an old-school Italian eatery with friendly neighborhood vibes in San Francisco and home-style East Afr...
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Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: Beretta, 7 Mile House, The Cheese Board Collective from 2019-09-05T17:16:21
Check, Please! Bay Area reviews an impress-your-friends Italian spot in San Francisco, a family (and dog) friendly roadhouse in Brisbane and a worker-owned and operated pizza shop in Berkeley.
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Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: Shinmai, Asmara Restaurant, The Ice Cream Bar from 2019-06-13T19:21:55
Check, Please! Bay Area reviews a modern Japanese izakaya in Oakland, a family-owned North East African eatery also in Oakland and a 1930's-style soda fountain in San Francisco.
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Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: Cockscomb, Dobbs Ferry Restaurant, Cafe Gabriela from 2019-06-06T16:22:34
Check, Please! Bay Area finds rustic cuts of meat and upscale pub food both in San Francisco, and sandwiches with a Filipino twist in Oakland.
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Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: Honor Kitchen&Cocktails, De La Torre’s Trattoria, Ichi Sushi from 2019-05-30T17:48:22
Check, Please! Bay Area finds exceptional cocktails and delightful bar bites in Emeryville, classic Italian ambiance in Pleasanton, and seasonal Japanese cuisine in San Francisco.
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Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: Franchettis’, Aburaya, Locanda from 2019-05-23T20:57:45
Check, Please! Bay Area finds Italian and German cuisine in Santa Rosa, Japanese fried chicken in Oakland, and a romantic Italian ambiance in San Francisco.
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Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: The Butcher’s Son, Sol Food, Al’s Place from 2019-05-16T16:16:42
Check, Please! Bay Area finds vegan delicatessen meats in Berkeley, Puerto Rican cuisine in Marin, and seasonal California produce in San Francisco
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Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: Trattoria da Vittorio, Jin Sho, San Jalisco from 2019-05-09T17:16:38
Check, Please! Bay Area finds Calabrian-influenced Italian cuisine in San Francisco, fresh Japanese cuisine in Palo Alto and unforgettable soups back in San Francisco.
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Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: Thirsty Bear Brewing Company, Nick’s Cove, Middle East Market from 2019-05-02T16:51:14
Check, Please! Bay Area finds a craft brewery dishing flamenco in San Francisco, a historic waterfront retreat in Marshall and a family-owned Persian market in Berkeley.
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Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: Z&Y Restaurant, Pausa, Souley Vegan from 2019-04-25T16:57:50
Check, Please! Bay Area finds a hot Sichuan restaurant in San Francisco, a laid back Italian bar with plenty of spritzes in San Mateo, and a vegan soul food haven in Oakland.
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Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: Madcap, El Toreador, Juanita&Maude from 2019-04-18T17:53:44
Check, Please! Bay Area finds a market-driven menu in San Anselmo, festive Mexican cuisine in San Francisco, and an intimate neighborhood favorite in Albany.
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Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: Dad’s Luncheonette, Marzano, East Bay Spice Company from 2019-04-11T00:42:45
Check, Please! Bay Area find a small menu with a large heart in Half Moon Bay, Italian cuisine with Californian flair in Oakland, and a cocktail bar with Indian street food in Berkeley.
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Check, Please! Bay Area Kids review: Antipastos, The Veg Hub, Coco’s Ramen from 2018-12-20T17:59:39
Check, Please! Bay Area Kids find homey Italian food in San Jose, hearty vegan fare in Oakland, and a variety of Japanese ramen and sushi in San Francisco.
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Check, Please! Bay Area Kids review: Zareen’s, Park Burger, Tu Mero Mole from 2018-12-13T18:07:10
Check, Please! Bay Area Kids find contemporary Pakistani and Indian cuisine in Palo Alto, rich frosty shakes in Oakland, and authentic Pueblan cuisine in San Jose.
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Check, Please! Bay Area Kids review: Minato Japanese Restaurant, Tapsilog Bistro, Giorgio’s Pizzeria from 2018-12-06T17:58:52
Check, Please! Bay Area Kids review a Japanese restaurant in San Jose where the kids'meal comes with a prize, authentic Filipino flavors in Campbell, and a pizzeria in San Francisco that's been aro...
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Check, Please! Bay Area Kids review: Art’s Cafe, Perle Wine Bar, Marin Joe’s from 2018-11-29T19:07:08
Check, Please! Bay Area Kids review a local institution in San Francisco celebrating 30 years, a sophisticated wine bar in Oakland, and Italian comfort food in Corte Madera.
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Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: Maykadeh Restaurant, 1601 Bar&Kitchen, Poesia from 2018-11-22T14:46:41
Check, Please! Bay Area reviews authentic Persian cuisine, Sri Lankan food meets French technique and cozy Italian fare all in San Francisco.
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Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: Marnee Thai Restaurant, The Cook and Her Farmer, Ristorante Milano from 2018-11-15T18:23:23
Check, Please! Bay Area reviews authentic Thai street food in San Francisco, community-centric cooking with local ingredients in Oakland, and classic Northern Italian fare in San Francisco.
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Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: Scolari’s Good Eats, Le Garage, La Mar from 2018-11-08T17:51:35
Check, Please! Bay Area reviews comfort food in Alameda, an industrial-chic French bistro in Sausalito, and fresh, unique Peruvian flavors in San Francisco.
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Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: The Little Chihuahua Mexican Restaurant, Dragon Rouge Restaurant, Aslam’s Rasoi from 2018-11-01T17:39
Check, Please! Bay Area reviews a crowd-pleasing taqueria in San Francisco, a Vietnamese eatery serving up mom's cooking in Alameda, and a long-established, family-owned Indian spot in San Francisco.
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Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: Lers Ros, Sichuan Fortune House, Marinitas Restaurant from 2018-10-25T17:00:24
Check, Please! Bay Area reviews a Thai eatery in San Francisco, spicy Sichuan in Pleasant Hill, and luscious Latin-American cuisine in San Anselmo.
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Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: Tommy’s Joynt, Belotti Ristorante e Bottega, 5A5 Steak Lounge from 2018-10-18T17:17:05
Check, Please! Bay Area reviews a local institution in San Francisco, delicious northern Italian fare in Oakland, and a contemporary steakhouse in San Francisco.
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Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: Uma Casa Restaurant, Ritu Indian Soul Food, Homeroom Mac + Cheese from 2018-10-11T16:54:07
Check, Please! Bay Area reviews authentic Portuguese cuisine and seasonal Indian menus in San Francisco, and, last but not least, glorious macaroni and cheese variations in Oakland.
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Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: Cuisine of Nepal, Mama Coco Cocina Mexicana Restaurant, The Restaurant at Wente Vineyards from 2018-10-04T17:49:06
Check, Please! Bay Area reviews a Himalayan hotspot in San Francisco, family-friendly Mexican cuisine in Menlo Park, and a spot in Livermore where elegant Californian cuisine is paired with beautif...
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Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: All Good Pizza, Kendejah Restaurant, Siam Bay Authentic Thai Cuisine from 2018-09-27T19:36:09
Check, Please! Bay Area reviews an Italy-meets-Louisiana-meets-backyard BBQ in San Francisco, authentic Liberian cuisine in San Leandro, and a spot in Oakland where you feel like a part of the family.
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Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: 4505 Burgers&BBQ, Ramen Gaijin, Eight Tables by George Chen from 2018-09-20T19:16:51
Check, Please! Bay Area reviews a smoked meats heaven in San Francisco's NoPa, a Japanese pub in Sebastopol, and an opulent 1930’s Shanghai dining experience back in San Francisco's North Beach.
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Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: Noe Valley Bakery, Athena Grill, Avatar’s Restaurant from 2018-09-13T19:36:12
Check, Please! Bay Area reviews a mom-and-pop bakery in San Francisco's Noe Valley, a Greek restaurant in Santa Clara, and an eatery mixing up Indian, Punjabi, and Mexican flavors in Sausalito.
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Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: Taurinus Brazilian Steakhouse, Ba-Bite, Finn Town Tavern from 2018-08-02T18:43:17
Check, Please! Bay Area reviews a Brazilian Steakhouse in San Jose, an Israeli restaurant in Oakland, and a whimsical cocktail spot in San Francisco's Castro.
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Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: Agave Uptown, Sorella Caffe, One Market Restaurant from 2018-07-26T18:39:49
Check, Please! Bay Area reviews a Mexican eatery in Oakland specializing in Mezcal and mole, a family-friendly spot in Fairfax serving up rustic pastas, and a pioneer in farm-to-table cooking in Sa...
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Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: Acacia House by Chris Cosentino, Iyasare, Franciscan Crab Restaurant from 2018-07-19T17:58:59
Check, Please! Bay Area reviews a Top Chef Master's newest restaurant in St. Helena, elevated Japanese comfort food in Berkeley, and a Fisherman's Wharf mainstay for more than sixty years.
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Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: Sutro’s at the Cliff House, El Coqui Puerto Rican Cuisine from 2018-07-12T15:51:10
Check, Please! Bay Area reviews only two restaurants this time; a historic San Francisco spot with stunning sunsets, classic cocktails and elegant cuisine and an eatery in Santa Rosa serving up Pue...
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Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: Bounty Hunter Wine Bar&Smokin’BBQ, RÊVE, Fiorella from 2018-05-24T18:26:21
Check, Please! Bay Area reviews a spot serving up bubbles, wine and southern smoked ribs in Napa, a bistro offering Parisian classics in Lafayette, and a hip Italian eatery with wood-fired pizzas i...
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Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: Buck’s of Woodside, Noodles Pho Me, Gardenias from 2018-05-17T18:17:03
Check, Please! Bay Area reviews a Silicon Valley eatery serving Americana cuisine, a noodle-centric spot preparing Laotian-style fare in San Leandro, and a restaurant in SF's Fillmore specializing...
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Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: La Marcha Tapas Bar, Arun Thai, Copper Spoon Cocktails&Kitchen from 2018-05-10T18:28:36
Check, Please! Bay Area reviews a Spanish spot in Berkeley, a Southeast Asian restaurant in Novato, an eatery serving up California cuisine in Oakland.
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Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: Rocco’s Cafe, Maybeck’s, Brenda’s French Soul Food from 2018-05-03T19:05:58
The second episode of season 13 reviews three San Francisco restaurants -- an Italian spot in SOMA, a restaurant in the Marina with Italian-inspired new American cuisine, and an eatery in the Tende...
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Check, Please! Bay Area Season 13 Premiere reviews: Speisekammer, Kate’s Kitchen, ADEGA from 2018-04-26T17:51:58
The premiere episode of Season 13 reviews a German restaurant in Alameda, a breakfast and Southern-style comfort food spot in San Francisco and a Michelin-starred destination serving Portuguese cui...
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Check, Please! Bay Area: L’Ardoise Bistro, Della Santina Trattoria, Perbacco from 2017-11-23T15:36:44
This season 12 episode 14 revisits some old favorite spots from previous seasons of Check, Please! Bay Area. Reviewed: a classic French bistro in San Francisco, an Italian trattoria in Sonoma, and ...
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Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: Nopa, Mua, La Costanera from 2017-11-16T20:45:58
This season 12 episode 13 revisits some old favorite spots from previous seasons of Check, Please! Bay Area. Reviewed are: a hip, late-night restaurant in San Francisco; a place in Oakland to exper...
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Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: Flea Street Cafe, Metro Lafayette, Marin Sun Farms from 2017-11-09T19:44:25
This season 12 episode 12 revisits some old favorite spots from previous seasons of Check, Please! Bay Area. Reviewed are: a spot in Menlo Park that embraces fresh Californian cuisine produced from...
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Check, Please! Bay Area: Mandalay, Back A Yard Caribbean American Grill, Pho Vi Hoa from 2017-11-02T20:02:29
This season 12 episode 11 revisits some old favorite spots from previous seasons of Check, Please! Bay Area. Reviewed are: Burmese dishes at Mandalay in San Francisco, Caribbean fare at Back A Yard...
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Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: Mingalaba Restaurant, The Brazen Head, āina from 2017-10-19T19:08:10
Check, Please! Bay Area reviews Burmese cuisine in Burlingame, pub food in SF's Cow Hollow, and Hawaiian fare in SF's Dogpatch.
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Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: Los Arquitos Restaurant, Lavash Restaurant, Seven Hills from 2017-10-12T19:45:37
Check, Please! Bay Area reviews a spot serving traditional Mexican fare in Vallejo, a San Francisco restaurant offering classic Persian flavors, and we step back to a previous episode to revisit th...
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Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: CALA, Moss Beach Distillery, Rocker Oysterfeller’s Kitchen + Saloon from 2017-10-05T18:45:09
Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: a restaurant with a mission serving elevated Mexican cuisine in San Francisco; a spot in San Mateo County offering seafood, views and otherworldly cocktails; and a ...
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Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: Rusty’s Southern, Jupiter, Glen Ellen Star from 2017-09-28T19:07:13
Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: a southern-style restaurant in San Francisco's Tenderloin; a spot serving up more than just pizza and beer with outdoor dining and a fire-pit; and a restaurant crea...
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Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: Waterfront Pizza&Mediterranean Restaurant, Saul’s Restaurant&Delicatessen, Lolinda from 2017-09-21T18:31:39
Check, Please! Bay Area reviews a restaurant serving up pizza and Mediterranean food in Foster City, a Jewish deli in Berkeley, and a San Francisco spot that offers up an abundance of meat from a w...
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Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: Martins West Pub, Red Tavern, August (1) Five from 2017-09-14T19:26:26
Check, Please! Bay Area reviews a Scottish-themed farm-to-table eatery in Redwood City, a family-gathering place with hearty portions of Russian cuisine in San Francisco, and a SF restaurant with a...
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Check, Please! Bay Area Casual Spots: Guerilla Cafe, Buddy’s Bites&Brews, Luka’s Taproom&Lounge from 2017-06-15T21:41:23
Whether you’re looking for a lazy Sunday or a place to unwind, you’ll find the comforts of casual dining at these restaurants.
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Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: Jack’s Prime Burgers&Shakes, Posada, Noodle Theory Provisions from 2017-06-08T17:49:23
Check, Please! Bay Area reviewed a modern-day diner in San Mateo that serves Angus beef burgers, organic milkshakes and craft microbrews; a restaurant serving Southwestern cuisine in Livermore, and...
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Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: Bistro Don Giovanni, El Molino Central, 1760 from 2017-06-01T17:29:28
Check, Please! Bay Area reviews a restaurant serving traditional Italian cuisine in Napa, an award-winning roadside eatery in Sonoma, and a spot providing ingredient-driven small plates along with ...
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Check, Please! Bay Area Season 12 Reviews: Monkey King Pub and Grub, Farmstead at Long Meadow Ranch, Grand Lake Kitchen from 2017-05-25T17:54:15
Check, Please! Bay Area reviews a spot in Alameda serving Asian fusion dishes, a farm-to-table restaurant in St Helena and an upscale diner-deli in Oakland.
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Check, Please! Bay Area Season 12 reviews: Jannah-Baghdad by the Bay, Kin Khao, El Aguila Mexican Cuisine from 2017-05-18T17:27:51
Check, Please! Bay Area reviews an Iraqi restaurant in San Francisco, a spot serving Thai home-style cooking in San Francisco, and an eatery offering up farm-to-table freshness combined with Southe...
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Check, Please! Bay Area Season 12 reviews: Miss Ollie’s, Mama Papa Lithuania Restaurant, Bar Crudo from 2017-05-11T17:59:05
Check, Please! Bay Area reviews a spot with Caribbean flavors and excellent fried chicken in Oakland, a cozy Lithuanian Restaurant in Alameda, and a San Francisco eatery specializing in fresh raw s...
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Check, Please! Bay Area Season 12 reviews: The Tadich Grill, Slow Hand BBQ, Tay Ho Oakland Restaurant&Bar from 2017-05-04T18:09:53
Check, Please! Bay Area reviews a classic surf and turf spot in San Francisco, a down-home BBQ in Pleasant Hill, and an Oakland restaurant serving Vietnamese street food.
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Check, Please! Bay Area Season 12 reviews: Farmhouse Kitchen, OVO Tavern&Eatery, Anatolian Kitchen from 2017-04-27T19:00:43
Check out whimsical decor and Northern Thai street food in San Francisco; a lively neighborhood sports bar in Oakland; and Kurdish culture, cuisine, and wine in Palo Alto.
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Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: Gold Mirror Italian Restaurant, The Plumed Horse, NIDO from 2017-04-20T19:00:17
Check out old-school Italian fare in San Francisco, modern cuisine with an amazing wine list and service in Saratoga, and contemporary Mexican cooking at a modern cantina in Oakland.
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Check, Please! Bay Area Season 12 Premiere reviews: Myriad Gastropub, Squeeze Inn Hamburgers, Terzo from 2017-04-14T00:42:26
Check out globally inspired food and drink at Myriad Gastropub in SF, juicy cheeseburgers at Squeeze Inn Hamburgers in Napa, and Mediterranean flavors at Terzo in SF.
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Check, Please! Bay Area Explores Bay Area Cafe Culture from 2016-11-17T16:30:15
Restaurants reviewed: Cafe Borrone (Menlo Park), The Yellow Submarine (San Francisco), and Morning Due Cafe (San Francisco).
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Check, Please! Bay Area Rediscovers Restaurants Outside the City from 2016-11-10T16:30:44
Restaurants reviewed: Marche aux Fleurs (Ross), The Peasant&The Pear (Danville), and Copita Tequileria y Comida (Sausalito)
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Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: Bridges, Blue Line Pizza, Postino from 2016-09-22T17:28:38
Dine on Cal Cuisine at the place where Mrs. Doubtfire ate, in the heart of Danville, then tuck into Chicago-style deep dish pizza with a side of beer or cocktails in San Carlos. Lastly, rustic comf...
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Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: Chaya Brasserie, Marinitas, Seven Hills from 2016-09-15T16:58:40
Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: a fusion dining-destination with views of the Bay Bridge in San Francisco, a spot with dishes inspired by the flavors of Mexico and Latin America combined with a ki...
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Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: Valette, eatsa, Osso Steakhouse from 2016-06-16T13:59:50
Restaurants reviewed: a quintessential wine country eatery in Healdsburg, a fully-automated spot with fresh and healthy vegetarian bowls, delivered via a high-tech cubby in San Francisco, and a pla...
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Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: El Mono Fresh Flavors of Peru, Rangoon Ruby Burmese Cuisine, The Table from 2016-06-09T14:15:36
Check, Please! Bay Area reviews a Peruvian restaurant in El Cerrito, a restaurant in San Carlos serving Burmese cuisine, and a spot in San Jose serving modern American cooking and hand-crafted cock...
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Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: Heartbaker [CLOSED], The Cook and Her Farmer, 1601 Bar&Kitchen from 2016-06-02T16:39:05
Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: a sweet and savory bakery in San Francisco, a restaurant serving locally-sourced, community-centric cooking in Oakland, and a San Francisco spot offering a contempo...
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Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: Backdoor Bistro&Wine Bar, Kingdom of Dumpling, John Ash&Co. from 2016-05-26T15:30:46
Check, Please! Bay Area reviews a California-casual spot in Vacaville, a San Francisco hole-in-the-wall eatery serving up tongue-burning, steaming dumplings and a Santa Rosa restaurant serving seas...
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Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: Flatiron, Shakewell, Firenze By Night from 2016-05-19T15:27:30
The sixth episode of season 11 reviews a family-friendly neighborhood spot for comfort food in San Rafael, a restaurant serving Mediterranean flavors and complex cocktails in Oakland, and an old sc...
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Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: Gasthaus Leopold’s, Tamarine and Sushi Rapture from 2016-05-12T15:12:58
The fifth episode of Season 11 of Check, Please! Bay Area reviews an Austrian restaurant in San Francisco, a Palo Alto restaurant serving modern Vietnamese cuisine and a cozy Japanese eatery in San...
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Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: Duende, The Dark Horse Inn and Morimoto Napa from 2016-05-05T15:45:59
The fourth episode of Check, Please! Bay Area reviews a Spanish influenced, contemporary hotspot in downtown Oakland; a family-friendly gastro-pub in San Francisco; and a restaurant serving contemp...
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Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: Sessions at The Presidio, Doppio Zero Pizzeria Napoletana and Waterbar from 2016-04-28T15:30
The third episode of season 11 features: Contemporary comfort food accompanied by a great beer selection in San Francisco, authentic Neapolitan pizza in Mountain View and market-fresh oysters and g...
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Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: To Bang Korean BBQ, Tina’s Place and Hopscotch from 2016-04-21T16:06:05
The second episode of season 11 features: a Korean BBQ in Santa Clara, family-friendly American food in Pinole, and a restaurant in Oakland with hip decor, craft cocktails and American food, with a...
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Check, Please! Bay Area Season 11 Premiere Reviews: The Hummingbird, Sumika and Orexi from 2016-04-14T21:46:23
The premiere episode of season 11 features: a Creole-inspired restaurant in Fairfax, a Japanese restaurant in Los Altos, and a Greek restaurant in San Francisco.
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Check, Please! Bay Area Takes You on a Culinary Comfort Food Roadtrip from 2015-10-29T21:58:06
Check, Please! Bay Area looks back at restaurants with a flair for the familiar flavors of comfort food. A culinary roadtrip takes you to Central Market in Petaluma, farmerbrown in San Francisco an...
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Watch Check, Please! Bay Area review: Monsieur Benjamin, Aly’s on Main, Hog Island Oyster Co. from 2015-10-23T00:42:21
This episode reviews a Parisian-style bistro in San Francisco, a gathering spot for locals desiring a seasonal, contemporary menu in Redwood City, and a spot serving up the ultimate in fresh and lo...
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Watch Check, Please! Bay Area review: Kingston 11 Cuisine, 31st Union and The Campton Place from 2015-10-16T01:11:49
Restaurants reviewed: A Caribbean oasis in Oakland that blends Jamaican and California flavors, a spot preparing simply-prepared fresh-food in sustainable surroundings in San Mateo, and a San Fran...
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Watch Check, Please! Bay Area review: Camber Montclair, Cole’s Chop House, Wise Sons Jewish Deli from 2015-10-08T23:58:09
This new episode reviews an Oakland eatery serving a combination of Laotian, Burmese and Pakistani flavors, a steakhouse in Napa and a Jewish deli in San Francisco's Mission district.
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Watch Check, Please! Bay Area review: Papillon, Marla Bakery, La Viga Restaurant from 2015-10-01T23:27:08
Check, Please! reviews a restaurant with Old World charm serving traditional dishes prepared tableside in Fremont, a bakery that also serves organic breakfasts and brunches in San Francisco, and a ...
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Watch Check, Please! Bay Area review Lou’s Cafe, Pappo and LaSalette Restaurant from 2015-09-24T23:54:46
Check, Please! Bay Area explores a family-run sandwich spot in San Francisco, a bistro committed to fresh and local ingredients in Alameda and a modern Portuguese-style restaurant in Sonoma. Host L...
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Check, Please! Bay Area“European Adventures”Themed Restaurants from 2015-05-21T19:00:35
Restaurants reviewed: La Foret (San Jose), Vega (San Francisco), Basque Cultural Center (South San Francisco)
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Check, Please! Bay Area“Around the World”Themed Episode from 2015-05-14T19:00:12
Restaurants reviewed: Zatar (Berkeley) [CLOSED], China Village (Albany), Walzwerk (San Francisco)
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Watch Check, Please! Bay Area review: Oi-C Bowl Chinese Restaurant [CLOSED], Los Moles, Hotel Mac Restaurant from 2015-05-07T19:00:33
Regional Chinese food with a Japanese flair in Walnut Creek, Mexican cuisine in Emeryville and classic comfort food at a historic hotel in Point Richmond
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Watch Check, Please! Bay Area review PintxoPote, Red Hill Station and Osmanthus from 2015-04-30T19:00:51
Basque cooking in Los Gatos, Seafood in San Francisco's Bernal Heights, Japanese&South Asian cuisine in Oakland
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Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: Ristorante Milano, Scolari’s Good Eats, FuseBox from 2015-04-24T00:37:54
Northern Italian fare in San Francisco, East Coast classic Big Burgers in Alameda, and Seoul food in West Oakland
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Check, Please! Bay Area Season 10 Premiere! from 2015-04-17T01:48:21
Restaurants Reviewed: Cosecha (Oakland), Bull Valley Roadhouse (Port Costa), Michael Warring (Vallejo). Host Leslie Sbrocco shares her wine tips about tannins in wine.
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Check, Please! Bay Area Revisits Restaurants Serving Southern Food in San Francisco from 2014-10-23T21:15:24
Revisit three Southern-style restaurants in SF from previous series: The Front Porch, Memphis Minnie’s Barbeque Joint, Auntie April’s Chicken, Waffles&Soul Food
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Check, Please! Bay Area Mom‘n’Pop-Themed Restaurant Episode from 2014-10-16T17:50:12
Revisit three Mom'n'Pop restaurants in SF from previous series: The Grubstake, Turk and Larkin Deli, Tanguito Argentinean Grill&Empanadas
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Check, Please! Bay Area Mediterranean-Themed Restaurant Episode from 2014-10-09T21:43
Revisit three Mediterranean restaurants from previous series: Ristorante Ideale (SF), Le Mediterranee (Berkeley), La Ciccia (SF)
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Check, Please! Bay Area Asian-Themed Restaurant Episode from 2014-10-02T18:03:53
Revisit three Asian restaurants from previous series: Dragon Rouge Restaurant (Alameda), Marnee Thai (SF), Butterfly Restaurant (SF)
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Luka’s Taproom, King of Falafel, La Costanera: Check, Please! Bay Area reviews from 2014-06-20T00:22:58
Reviewed: Luka's Taproom&Lounge (Oakland), King of Falafel (SF), La Costanera Restaurant (Montara)
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Hana, Cocotte, Sakoon: Check, Please! Bay Area reviews from 2014-06-12T22:47:42
Reviewed: Hana (Rohnert Park), Cocotte (SF), Sakoon (Mountain View)
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Lanna Thai, 20 Spot, Chalet Ticino: Check, Please! Bay Area reviews from 2014-06-05T23:13:07
Reviewed: Lanna Thai (Livermore), 20 Spot (San Francisco), Chalet Ticino (Foster City)
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Pinole Creek Café, Shanghai House, Murray Circle: Check, Please! Bay Area reviews from 2014-05-29T22:58:58
Restaurants reviewed: Pinole Creek Café (Pinole), Shanghai House (SF), Murray Circle (Sausalito)
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Capo’s, Bistro Liaison, La Mar: Check, Please! Bay Area reviews from 2014-05-19T17:14:16
Reviewed: Capo's (SF), Bistro Liaison (Berkeley), La Mar (SF)
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Señor Sisig, M.Y. China, Italian Colors: Check, Please! Bay Area reviews from 2014-05-15T21:09:08
Reviewed: Señor Sisig (SF), M.Y. China (SF), Italian Colors (Oakland)
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Massimo’s, Old Jerusalem, Baker Street Bistro: Check, Please! Bay Area reviews from 2014-05-08T21:34:32
Restaurants reviewed: Massimo's (Fremont), Old Jerusalem (SF), Baker Street Bistro (SF)
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Maykadeh, The Little Chihuahua, Picán: Check, Please! Bay Area reviews from 2014-05-01T23:48:08
Restaurants reviewed: Maykadeh (SF), The Little Chihuahua (SF), Pican (Oakland)
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Paulie’s Pickling, Zut! On Fourth [CLOSED], Marin Sun Farms: Check, Please! Bay Area reviews from 2014-04-24T21:58:30
Cali-Jewish Deli (SF), New American/Mediterranean (Berkeley), Burgers / Steakhouse plus Butcher Shop (Point Reyes Station)
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Perbacco, Federicos Tapas&Wine Bar, Old Skool Café: Check,Please! Bay Area reviews from 2014-04-18T00:11:47
Restaurants reviewed: Perbacco (SF), Federicos Tapas&Wine Bar (Union City) [CLOSED], Old Skool Cafe (SF)
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Contigo, Smoke Berkeley, Paradiso: Check, Please! Bay Area reviews from 2014-04-11T01:42:54
Reviews: Contigo (SF), Smoke Berkeley (Berkeley), Paradiso (San Leandro)
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Check, Please! Bay Area Season 9 Premiere: Bacon Bacon, Pläj Restaurant, Evvia Estiatorio from 2014-04-04T00:35:19
Reviewed: Bacon Bacon Food Truck (SF), Pläj Restaurant (SF), Evvia Estiatorio (Palo Alto).
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Zin Restaurant&Wine Bar, Turtle Tower, Copita Tequileria y Comida: Check, Please! Bay Area reviews from 2013-10-10T01:41:49
Reviewed: Zin Restaurant&Wine Bar (Healdsburg) [CLOSED], Turtle Tower (SF), Copita (Sausalito).
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Live Sushi, Chavez Supermarket&Taqueria, Bistro Vis à Vis: Check, Please! Bay Area reviews from 2013-10-03T03:36:25
Reviewed: Live Sushi (SF), Chavez Supermarket&Taqueria (Hayward), Bistro Vis à Vis (Greenbrae).
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HRD Smokin’Grill, Buddy’s Bites and Brews, Metro Lafayette: Check, Please! Bay Area reviews from 2013-09-26T02:46:25
Reviewed: HRD Smokin'Grill (SF), Buddy's Bites and Brews (Hayward), Metro Lafayette (Lafayette).
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Naschmarkt, Café Tiramisu, Wood Tavern: Check, Please! Bay Area Reviews from 2013-09-19T04:42:56
Reviewed: Naschmarkt Restaurant (Campbell), Café Tiramisu (SF) and Wood Tavern (Oakland).
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Little Shin Shin, The Refuge, Canela Bistro and Wine Bar: Check, Please! Bay Area Reviews from 2013-09-12T05:30:53
Reviewed: Little Shin Shin (Oakland), The Refuge (San Carlos), Canela Bistro and Wine Bar (SF).
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Aslam’s Rasoi, Poesia, encuentro café and wine bar [CLOSED]: Check, Please! Bay Area reviews from 2013-09-05T05:43:17
Restaurants reviewed: Aslam's Rasoi (San Francisco), Poesia (San Francisco), encuentro café and wine bar (Oakland) [CLOSED].
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Hunan Home’s Restaurant, Radius, Guerilla Café: Check, Please! Bay Area reviews from 2013-05-16T03:41:09
Restaurants reviewed: Hunan Home's Restaurant (San Francisco), Radius Restaurant and Café [now Carafe] (San Francisco), Guerilla Café (Berkeley).
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Bocanova, Willi’s Wine Bar, The Rotunda of Neiman Marcus: Check, Please! Bay Area reviews from 2013-05-09T06:34:05
Restaurants reviewed: Bocanova (Oakland), Willi's Wine Bar (Santa Rosa), The Rotunda of Neiman Marcus (San Francisco).
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Pompei’s Grotto, Lillie Mae’s House of Soul Food, SPQR: Check, Please! Bay Area reviews from 2013-04-28T04:04:08
Restaurants reviewed: Pompei's Grotto (San Francisco), Lillie Mae's House of Soul Food (Santa Clara), SPQR (San Francisco).
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Maverick, Izakaya Yuzuki, Souk Savanh: Check, Please! Bay Area reviews from 2013-04-25T06:35:23
Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: Maverick (San Francisco) [CLOSED], Izakaya Yuzuki (San Francisco) [now Kuzuki Japanese Eatery], Souk Savanh (Oakland)
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Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: Zaré at Fly Trap, Barrio Fiesta, Flora from 2013-04-18T07:05:46
Restaurants reviewed: Zare at Fly Trap [now The Fly Trap] (San Francisco), Barrio Fiesta (Milpitas) and Flora (Oakland).
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Check, Please! Bay Area 100th Episode: Angkor Borei, Indigo, Farallon from 2013-04-11T03:26:04
San Francisco restaurants reviewed: Angkor Borei, Indigo and Farallon
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Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: Roti Indian Bistro, Chop Bar, Park Tavern from 2012-11-01T03:32:10
Restaurants reviewed: Roti Indian Bistro (Burlingame), Chop Bar (Oakland), Park Tavern (San Francisco)
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Check, Please! Bay Area: Bella Trattoria, Outerlands, Greens from 2012-10-25T06:11:27
Restaurants reviewed: Bella Trattoria (SF), Outerlands (SF), Greens Restaurant (SF)
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Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: Loló, Salute E Vita Ristorante, Le Garage from 2012-10-18T03:37:04
Restaurants reviewed: Loló Restaurant (SF), Salute E Vita Ristorante (Richmond), Le Garage (Sausalito)
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Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: Café Borrone, Wexler’s, Big 4 Restaurant from 2012-10-04T02:55:30
Restaurants reviewed: Café Borrone (Menlo Park), Wexler's (SF) [CLOSED], Big 4 Restaurant (SF)
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Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: Source, Morning Due Cafe, Mua from 2012-09-27T02:29:55
Restaurants reviewed: Source Restaurant (SF) [CLOSED], Morning Due Cafe (SF), Mua (Oakland)
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Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: Caffe La Scala, Lers Ros, 1300 on Fillmore from 2012-09-20T04:02:44
Restaurants reviewed: Caffe La Scala (Walnut Creek), Lers Ros (SF), 1300 on Fillmore (SF)
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Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: Phnom Penh House, Pho Vi Hoa, Grand Café from 2012-09-13T03:33:29
Restaurants Reviewed: Phnom Penh House (Oakland), Pho Vi Hoa (Los Altos), Grand Café (SF) [CLOSED]
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Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: All Spice, Sorella di Zza’s, Hillstone from 2012-05-24T06:41:20
Restaurants reviewed: All Spice (San Mateo), Sorella di Zza's (Oakland) [CLOSED], Hillstone (SF)
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Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: Rivoli, The Chairman Truck, Station House Café from 2012-05-17T06:44:15
Restaurants reviewed: Rivoli Restaurant (Berkeley), The Chairman (Food Truck in SF, Bay Area), Station House Café (Point Reyes Station)
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Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: Chef Chu’s, Lanesplitter, chiaroscuro from 2012-05-10T13:31:29
Restaurants reviewed: Chef Chu's (Los Altos), Lanesplitter (Oakland), chiaroscuro (San Francisco)
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Check, Please! Bay Area: Back A Yard, Green Chile Kitchen, Bay Wolf from 2012-05-03T10:01:51
Restaurants Reviewed: Back A Yard (Menlo Park), Green Chile Kitchen (San Francisco), Bay Wolf (Oakland)
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Check, Please! Bay Area: Gamine, Bellanico, Davey Jones Deli from 2012-04-26T13:34:58
Restaurants Reviewed: Gamine (SF), Bellanico (Oakland), Davey Jones Deli (Sausalito)
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Check, Please! Bay Area: Izzy’s Steaks and Chops, El Huarache Loco, Helmand Palace from 2011-10-27T06:18:53
Three San Francisco Eateries Reviewed: Izzy's Steaks and Chops, El Huarache Loco, Helmand Palace
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Check, Please! Bay Area: Café Aquarius, Tanguito,VEGA from 2011-10-20T07:48:19
Restaurants Reviewed: Cafe Aquarius (Emeryville) [CLOSED], Tanguito (San Francisco),VEGA (San Francisco)
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Check, Please! Bay Area: La Mexicana, Kabuto Sushi, Pazzia from 2011-10-13T06:20:25
Restaurants Reviewed: La Mexicana Restaurant (Oakland), Kabuto Sushi (San Francisco), Pazzia Restaurant&Pizzeria (San Francisco)
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Check, Please! Bay Area: Pork Store Café, Pizzaiolo, Zarzuela from 2011-10-07T12:38:55
Restaurants Reviewed: Pork Store Café (San Francisco), Pizzaiolo (Oakland), Zarzuela (San Francisco)
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Check, Please! Bay Area: DOSA, Sapore Italiano, Gather from 2011-09-29T07:48:01
Restaurants Reviewed: DOSA on Fillmore (SF), Sapore Italiano (Burlingame), Gather (Berkeley)
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Check, Please! Bay Area: The Peasant&The Pear, Spork, Ristorante Ideale from 2011-09-22T11:09:17
Restaurants Reviewed:The Peasant&The Pear, Spork [CLOSED], Ristorante Ideale
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Check, Please! Bay Area: Paxti’s Pizza, Mercury Lounge, Trueburger from 2011-09-08T03:51:25
Restaurants Reviewed: Paxti's Pizza (SF), Mercury Lounge (SF) [CLOSED], Trueburger (Oakland)
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Check, Please! Bay Area: Alhamra, Mandalay, Cafe Gibraltar from 2011-07-28T15:17:59
Restaurant Reviewed: Alhamra Indian&Pakistani Restaurant (SF), Mandalay (SF), Café Gibraltar [CLOSED] (Half Moon Bay)
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Check, Please! Bay Area: Nettie’s Crab Shack, Walzwerk, Dragon Rouge from 2011-07-14T14:37:02
Restaurants Reviewed: Nettie's Crab Shack (SF) [CLOSED], Walzwerk (SF), Dragon Rouge (Alameda)
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Check, Please! Bay Area: Lovejoy’s Tearoom, Don Pico’s, Saha from 2011-07-07T20:06:24
Restaurants Reviewed: Lovejoy's Tea Room (SF), Don Pico's Mexican Bistro&Cevicheria (San Bruno), Saha (SF) [CLOSED]
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Check, Please! Bay Area Season 5: episode 11 (511) from 2010-11-04T22:33:15
Restaurants Reviewed: Pagolac: Mom's Vietnamese Kitchen [CLOSED], Della Santina's Trattoria, Zazie
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Check, Please! Bay Area Season 5: episode 6 (506) from 2010-07-22T22:57:08
Restaurants reviewed: Incontro Ristorante [CLOSED], Auntie April's Chicken, Waffles&Soul Food, Butterfly Restaurant
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Check, Please! Bay Area Season 5: episode 5 (505) from 2010-07-16T00:06:53
Restaurants reviewed: Chez Spencer [CLOSED], Broken Record, Marnee Thai Restaurant
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Check, Please! Bay Area Season 5: Episode 3 (503) from 2010-05-20T21:12:37
Restaurants reviewed: Lahore Karahi, Patio Filipino, Sam's Grill and Seafood Restaurant
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Check, Please! Bay Area Season 5: Episode 2 (502) from 2010-05-13T22:01:52
Restaurants reviewed: Pomelo, deedee's, Farina Focaccia&Cucina Italiana
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Check, Please! Bay Area Season 5: Episode 1 (501) from 2010-05-04T09:25:43
Restaurants reviewed: Turk and Larkin Deli, Brown Sugar Kitchen, 2223 Restaurant and Bar
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Check, Please! Bay Area Season 4: Episode 9 (409) from 2009-05-23T00:29:38
Check, Please! Bay Area's fourth season episode 9 (#409) profiles and reviews these three Bay Area restaurants: 1) Joe's of Westlake: | restaurant information | reviews | [CLOSED] 2) La Mediteranee...
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Check, Please Bay Area Season 4: Episode 8 (408) from 2009-05-10T19:25:42
Check, Please! Bay Area's fourth season episode 8 (#408) profiles and reviews these three Bay Area restaurants: 1) Hayes Street Grill: | restaurant information | reviews |2) Mama's on Washington Sq...
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Check, Please! Bay Area Season 4: Episode 7 (407) from 2009-05-06T21:52:54
Check, Please! Bay Area's fourth season episode 7 (#407) profiles and reviews these three Bay Area restaurants: 1) The Old Clam House: | restaurant information | reviews |2) Gialina: | restaurant i...
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Check, Please! Bay Area Season 4: Episode 6 (406) from 2009-04-30T23:23:06
Check, Please! Bay Area's fourth season episode 6 (#406) profiles and reviews these three Bay Area restaurants: 1) Zeni Ethiopian Restaurant: | restaurant information | reviews |2) Quinn's Lighthou...
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Check, Please! Bay Area Season 4: Episode 5 (405) from 2009-04-17T06:45:48
Check, Please! Bay Area's fourth season episode 5 (#405) profiles and reviews these three Bay Area restaurants: 1) Indian Palace Restaurant: | restaurant information | reviews |2) Thanh Long Restau...
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Check, Please! Bay Area Season 4: Episode 4 (404) from 2009-04-10T22:47:55
Check, Please! Bay Area's fourth season episode 4 (#404) profiles and reviews these three Bay Area restaurants: 1) Borobudur Restaurant: | restaurant information | reviews |2) Alegrias Spanish Rest...
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Check, Please! Bay Area: Season 4: Episode 3 (403) from 2009-04-03T05:06:35
Check, Please! Bay Area's fourth season episode 3 (#403) profiles and reviews these three Bay Area restaurants: 1) COCO500: | restaurant information | reviews | [CLOSED]2) Crogan's Montclair: | res...
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Check, Please! Bay Area Season 4: Episode 2 (402) from 2009-03-27T19:52:47
Check, Please! Bay Area's fourth season episode 2 (#402) profiles and reviews these three Bay Area restaurants: 1) Shanghai Dumpling King: | restaurant information | reviews |2) farmerbrown: | rest...
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Check, Please! Bay Area: Season 4: Episode 1 (401) from 2009-03-20T23:57:26
Check, Please! Bay Area's fourth season episode 1 (#401) profiles and reviews these three Bay Area restaurants: 1) Mescolanza Restaurant: | restaurant information | reviews |2) Basque Cultural Cent...
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Check, Please! Bay Area: Season 3: Joyce Goldstein Special (#391) from 2008-11-07T22:41:28
Bay Area restaurants profiled: 1) Medjool: | restaurant information | reviews | episode video | [CLOSED]2) B44: | restaurant information | reviews | episode video | 3) Da Flora: | restaurant inform...
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Check, Please! Bay Area: Season 3: Episode 9 (#309) from 2008-10-31T20:25:10
Check, Please! Bay Area's third season episode 9 (#309) profiles and reviews these three Bay Area restaurants: 1) Chez Maman: | restaurant information | reviews |2) Half Moon Bay Brewing Company: |...
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Check, Please! Bay Area: Season 3: Episode 8 (#308) from 2008-10-24T20:27:10
Check, Please! Bay Area's third season episode 8 (#308) profiles and reviews these three Bay Area restaurants: 1) Le Charm French Bistro: | restaurant information | reviews | [now Mathilde]2) Vung ...
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Check, Please! Bay Area: Season 3: Episode 7 (#307) from 2008-10-17T22:28:26
Check, Please! Bay Area's third season episode 7 (#307) profiles and reviews these three Bay Area restaurants: 1) Casa Orinda: | restaurant information | reviews |recipe |2) Nick's Crispy Tacos: | ...
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Check, Please! Bay Area: Season 3: Episode 6 (#306) from 2008-10-11T02:39:20
Check, Please! Bay Area's third season episode 6 (#306) profiles and reviews these three Bay Area restaurants: 1) Stella Alpina Osteria: | restaurant information | reviews |2) Bette's Oceanview Din...
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Check, Please! Bay Area: Season 3: Episode 5 (#305) from 2008-10-04T02:15:15
Check, Please! Bay Area's third season episode 5 (#305) profiles and reviews these three Bay Area restaurants: 1) Anchor Oyster Bar&Seafood Market: | restaurant information | reviews | 2) Lalime's ...
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Check, Please! Bay Area: Season 3: Episode 4 (#304) from 2008-04-26T04:29:35
Check, Please! Bay Area's third season episode 4 (#304) profiles and reviews these three Bay Area restaurants: 1) Cyrus: | restaurant information | reviews | [CLOSED]2) The Yellow Submarine: | rest...
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Check, Please! Bay Area: Season 3: Episode 3 (#303) from 2008-04-19T01:52:59
Check, Please! Bay Area's third season episode 3 (#303) profiles and reviews these three Bay Area restaurants: 1) Capannina: | restaurant information | reviews |2) Angeline's Louisiana Kitchen: | r...
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Check, Please! Bay Area: Season 3: Episode 2 (#302) from 2008-04-12T06:50:11
Check, Please! Bay Area's third season episode 2 (#302) profiles and reviews these three Bay Area restaurants: 1) New Kapadokia: | restaurant information | reviews | [CLOSED]2) Aperto: | restauran...
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Check, Please! Bay Area: Season 3: Episode 1 (#301) from 2008-04-04T22:18:28
Check, Please! Bay Area's third season episode 3 (#301) profiles and reviews these three Bay Area restaurants: 1) Alfred's Steakhouse: | restaurant information | reviews | recipe | 2) Bacco: | rest...
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Check, Please! Bay Area: Season 2: Episode 24 (224) from 2007-12-20T06:57:48
Bay Area restaurants profiled and reviewed: 1) Holy Land: | restaurant information | reviews |2) Sodini's Bertolucci's Ristorante: | restaurant information | reviews | 3) B44 Catalan Bistro: | res...
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Check, Please! Bay Area: Season 2: Episode 23 (223) from 2007-12-14T09:00:54
Bay Area restaurants profiled and reviewed: 1) Baladie Gourmet Cafe: | restaurant information | reviews |2) Sumi: | restaurant information | reviews | [CLOSED] 3) Marché Aux Fleurs: | restaurant i...
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Check, Please! Bay Area: Season 2: Episode 22 (222) from 2007-11-16T01:51:45
Bay Area restaurants profiled and reviewed: 1) Marta's Kitchen at Jay'N Bee Club: | restaurant information | reviews | [CLOSED] 2) Central Market: | restaurant information | reviews | recipe |3) W...
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Check, Please! Bay Area: Season 2: Episode 21 (221) from 2007-11-08T23:58:31
Bay Area restaurants profiled and reviewed: 1) La Folie: | restaurant information | reviews | recipe |2) Aldo's Ristorante&Bar: | restaurant information | reviews | 3) Golden Lotus: | restaurant i...
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Check, Please! Bay Area: Season 2: Episode 20 (220) from 2007-11-02T23:52:51
Bay Area restaurants profiled and reviewed: 1) Postrio: | restaurant information | reviews | [CLOSED]2) Old Port Lobster Shack: | restaurant information | reviews | 3) Cleo's Brazilian Steakhouse:...
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Check, Please! Bay Area: Season 2: Episode 19 (219) from 2007-10-26T22:48:23
Bay Area restaurants profiled and reviewed: 1) Da Lian Restaurant: | restaurant information | reviews |2) The Mountain House Restaurant: | restaurant information | reviews | recipe | 3) Buca di Be...
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Check, Please! Bay Area: Season 2: Episode 18 (218) from 2007-10-20T00:16:25
Bay Area restaurants profiled and reviewed: 1) Pauline's Pizza: | restaurant information | reviews | CLOSED 2) Rotee: | restaurant information | reviews | [CLOSED]3) La Forêt Restaurant: | restaur...
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Check, Please! Bay Area: Season 2: Episode 17 (217) from 2007-10-13T03:34:42
Bay Area restaurants profiled and reviewed: 1) RNM: | restaurant information | reviews | recipe | [CLOSED]2) Ana Mandara: | restaurant information | reviews | recipe | [CLOSED] 3) The Front Porch...
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Check, Please! Bay Area: Season 2: Episode 16 (216) from 2007-10-06T01:02:48
Bay Area restaurants profiled and reviewed: 1) Millennium: | restaurant information | reviews | [CLOSED]2) Medjool: | restaurant information | reviews | [CLOSED] 3) Tropix: | restaurant informatio...
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Check, Please! Bay Area: Season 2: Pat Kuleto Special Episode (294) from 2007-09-21T22:09:32
Bay Area restaurants profiled and reviewed: 1) Maria Manso World Cuisine : | restaurant information | reviews | recipe | [CLOSED]2) Canto do Brasil: | restaurant information | reviews | recipe 3)...
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Check, Please! Bay Area: Season 2: Episode 15 (215) from 2007-04-27T01:18:49
Bay Area restaurants profiled and reviewed: 1) The Grubstake: | restaurant information | reviews | recipe |2) Charanga: | restaurant information | reviews | [CLOSED] 3) Viognier, The Restaurant at...
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Check, Please! Bay Area: Season 2: Episode 14 (214) from 2007-04-20T02:35:30
Bay Area restaurants profiled and reviewed: 1) Buckeye Roadhouse: | restaurant information | reviews |2) Canto do Brasil: | restaurant information | reviews | recipe | [now Mina’s Brazilian] 3) Ud...
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Check, Please! Bay Area: Season 2: Episode 13 (213) from 2007-04-13T02:29:10
Bay Area restaurants profiled and reviewed: 1) Sonoma-Meritâge Martini Oyster Bar&Grill: | restaurant information | reviews | recipe | [CLOSED] 2) Cajun Pacific Restaurant&Catering: | restaurant i...
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Check, Please! Bay Area: Season 2: Episode 12 (212) from 2007-04-06T02:15:08
Bay Area restaurants profiled and reviewed: 1) Jardinere: | restaurant information | reviews | recipe |2) Esperpento: | restaurant information | reviews | 3) Trattoria La Siciliana: | restaurant ...
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Check, Please! Bay Area: Season 2: Episode 10 (210) from 2007-03-30T02:39:01
Bay Area restaurants profiled and reviewed: 1) Pear Street Bistro: | restaurant information | reviews | [CLOSED]2) Sociale: | restaurant information | reviews | recipe | 3) Presidio Bowling Center...
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Check, Please! Bay Area: Season 2: Episode 9 (209) from 2007-03-23T03:00:43
Bay Area restaurants profiled and reviewed: 1) Dona Thomas: | restaurant information | reviews |2) Amber India: | restaurant information | reviews | recipe | 3) Scala's Bistro: | restaurant inform...
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Josh and Leslie Drink Wine from 2007-02-13T20:09:59
I'm a fairly regular wine drinker and passed my wine course in culinary school with flying spittoons, so all of Leslie's directions about how to identify, swirl, and taste wines was fine and dandy ...
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Check, Please! Bay Area: Season 2: DJ Special (292) from 2006-12-29T04:17:23
Bay Area restaurants profiled and reviewed: 1) Cha Cha Cha: | restaurant information | reviews |2) Ninna Restaurant: | restaurant information | reviews | 3) Nob Hill Cafe: | restaurant information...
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Check, Please! Bay Area: Season 2: Jacques Pépin Special Episode (291) from 2006-12-22T02:28:26
Bay Area restaurants profiled and reviewed: 1) Incanto: | restaurant information | reviews | recipe | [CLOSED]2) Woodward's Garden: | restaurant information | reviews | recipe 1 | recipe 2 | [CLOSE...
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Check, Please! Bay Area: Season 2: Episode 11 (211) from 2006-12-15T03:08:28
Bay Area restaurants profiled and reviewed: 1) Mecca SF: | restaurant information | reviews | recipe | [CLOSED]2) El Jarro: | restaurant information | reviews | recipe | 3) Maria Manso World Cuisi...
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Check, Please! Bay Area: Season 2: Episode 8 (208) from 2006-11-17T03:31:12
Bay Area restaurants profiled and reviewed: 1) Little Star Pizza: | restaurant information | reviews |2) Vignette: | restaurant information | reviews | [CLOSED] 3) Zatar: | restaurant information ...
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Check, Please! Bay Area: Season 2: Episode 7 (207) from 2006-11-10T03:18:21
Bay Area restaurants profiled and reviewed: 1) Shalizaar: | restaurant information | reviews | recipe |2) South Park Cafe: | restaurant information | reviews 3) Forbes Island: | restaurant informa...
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Check, Please! Bay Area: Season 2: Episode 6 (206) from 2006-11-03T00:52:34
Bay Area restaurants profiled and reviewed: 1) Pacific Cafe: | restaurant information | reviews | recipe |2) China Village: | restaurant information | reviews | recipe | 3) Chez Nous: | restaurant...
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Check, Please! Bay Area: Season 2: Episode 5 (205) from 2006-10-27T02:13:20
Bay Area restaurants profiled and reviewed: 1) Bill's Place: | restaurant information | reviews | 2) Cafe Rouge: | restaurant information | reviews |3) Le Colonial Restaurant: | restaurant inform...
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Check, Please! Bay Area: Season 2: Episode 4 (204) from 2006-10-20T00:47:43
Bay Area restaurants profiled and reviewed: 1) Pasta Moon: | restaurant information | reviews | recipe |2) Town Hall Restaurant: | restaurant information | reviews | recipe | 3) Suppenkuche: | res...
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Check, Please! Bay Area: Season 2: Episode 3 (203) from 2006-10-06T02:05:04
Bay Area restaurants profiled and reviewed: 1) Miller's East Coast West Deli: | restaurant information | reviews | 2) Picante: | restaurant information | reviews |3) Da Flora: | restaurant informa...
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Check, Please! Bay Area: Season 2: Episode 2 (202) from 2006-09-29T00:54:53
Bay Area restaurants profiled and reviewed: 1) Hing Lung: | restaurant information | reviews | [CLOSED]2) Absinthe: | restaurant information | reviews | 3) Saylor's Landing: | restaurant informa...
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Check, Please! Bay Area: Season 2: Episode 1 (201) from 2006-09-22T01:36:11
Bay Area restaurants profiled and reviewed: 1) Memphis Minnie's Barbeque Joint: | restaurant information | reviews | recipe | 2) Ovation at the Opera: | restaurant information | reviews | [CLOSED]...
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