The Shoreline Central Market had a display of Chanukah coins and assorted treats when I was there yesterday. Other Town and Country markets (Ballard Market, Greenwood Market) might stock the same goods. (9 replies, last updated by mrnelso November 27, 2009)

There were some recent discussions about where to find a decent espresso. Today I had a really nice and “authentic” french expresso at Bistro du Coin. Full disclosure: I usually prefer the smoother and less bitter... (0 replies, last updated by butterfly March 20, 2003)

After delicious if somewhat noisy dinner at Le Coin Mexicain. My girlfriend dragged me into this new (to me) Algerian bakery and café on the south side of Jean-Talon. They have a large selection of Algerian pastries, most of which... (6 replies, last updated by SnackHappy May 18, 2008)

old haunts of SF, Oakland, CA. There’s always the alternative of making it at home as well. I encourage everyone to head to their respective Asian food market and procure a rice cooker, seaweed sheets, bamboo sushi roller,... (2 replies, last updated by runder May 26, 2007)

Vasilopita is an ancient traditional Greek bread, slightly sweet, made for New Years for good luck. It is baked with a coin or, sometimes, and almond inside and the person who get the slice with the almond will “have good... (7 replies, last updated by Chorus Girl December 16, 2004)

IN THE SF VALLEY-ENCINO SASSI MEDITERRANEAN KEHILLA GLATT KOSHER 15622 Ventura Blvd. (Ventura Blvd and Haskell – West of the 405)in a strip mall behind Valley Coins 818 986-5345 Just opened about 6 months ago – nice... (8 replies, last updated by Dorothy February 11, 2004)

2 Cold Vegetable Sides 3 Desserts This is what I am planning on serving: Starters Goat Cheese w/Olive Oil, Lemon & Thyme Assorted Nuts Roasted Vegetable Platter Assorted Dips (Hummus, Baba Ghanouj, Muhammara) Italian Breadsticks (14 replies, last updated by Diane in Bexley November 19, 2008)

for many people are the oyster of choice to outdo kumamotos. Last week, we had an assortment of oysters at Lulu. Lulu has a strangely unpleasant, factory-like atmosphere, but most of the food remains strong. The oysters were... (8 replies, last updated by Debbie M August 7, 2006)

the freshly roasted nuts there, and the owner, Steve, is tremendously helpful and willing to let you sample anythign there. I’m very fond of the licorice coins. Like you, I’m not wild about the extra-salty ones, but... (21 replies, last updated by Bob March 10, 2004)

stale tasting as these donuts tend to be. Valerio sells assorted hopia which remind me of Chinese bean cakes. Searching around the web, someone says the hopia is symbolic. I think that hopia are also the Filipino version of moon... (2 replies, last updated by Maryanne S April 22, 2005)

My only trouble with that is the meniscus effect and the accuracy of the measuring cups. So I had a little sortie down tot he kitchen and pulled out my motley assortment of measuring devices. Using the bottom of the meniscus and... (29 replies, last updated by Zeldog November 15, 2009)

-shaped pancetta-wrapped rillette was the absolute best thing on the plate. We also ordered a side dish of Tuscan-style fingerling potatoes with aioli. Wow. Perfectly seasoned and roasted little potato coins, ready to tip into a... (2 replies, last updated by Foodude April 13, 2005)

for a half hour earlier. The place is definitely not handicap accesible, being located at the top of a long flight of stairs, presenting an daunting but overcomeable(to coin a word) obstacle for the older folks, but at about 6:10... (0 replies, last updated by chazzerking January 28, 2008)

Has anyone been to the Rendezvous Cafe on Wilson Blvd right next to the Arlington Arts Center? Its between Ballston and Virginia Square and is in a building that used to be a coin shop. I haven’t had the opportunity to stop... (7 replies, last updated by Steve November 13, 2007)

2:30 to 5:30. Not so much walk away eats here as the afternoon Tuesday market. On Saturday morning in Salinas is the other market and there is a good assortment of take away food. There is a Whole Foods in the Del Monte shopping... (9 replies, last updated by gato February 24, 2007)