Okay, it’s actually not very hidden - it’s in plain view on Main Street, next door to Library Ale House. But somehow it’s usually half empty, despite its delicious sushi offerings. Normally, I would like this...

It is a very limitted menu. He doesn’t use that many ingredients. But what he does make is quite delicious. You might want to ask him if you’re looking for something in particular that you don’t see on the menu...

your face – strong smell and taste" and Japanese is "hidden taste" - enjoy the aroma and taste each ingredient"

the sashimi dishes. Most importantly the food was cooked to perfection. The quality of ingredients used in the dishes is unheard of in the area, from truffle oil to homemade ponzu. They even use premium Kuro edamame. Their wasabi...

big news for those interested in india. bruce kraig, president of the chicago culinary historians recently completed another of his tremendously informative shows about world food. his programs called 'hidden mexico' and 'hidden...

this decision more difficult than it should be. Other spots that have caught our eye... Spring The Gage Sepia I know they aren’t "hidden gems" but we want something good and special without going overboard.

Vientian Cafe @ 3801 Allendale Ave in Oakland for Thai, Laos, Vietnamese food. I would definitely say it’s hidden but it’s been mentioned here before. Saigon Wraps in the Fruitvale BART center for Banh Mi. They grill...

Try this copycat recipe. Similar to the tried-and-true Hidden Valley but with your own quality ingredients so you can make it fresh on demand. Dry buttermilk is in the baking section of most large supermarkets these days. http

. The food is prepared from scratch and great for fresh taste and innovative ingredients. My favourite is the “Pizza vegi amore” -a great lunch for only $7.95. Made with artichokes, roasted peppers & eggplant, sliced...

Tinto Coffee House on Roncesvalles just a few blocks north of Queen is owned by Columbians. Their coffee is organic and fair trade and roasted in Toronto. Baked goods are made on site. The ingredients for their food (salads,...

My favorite hidden meat is gelatin in desserts like panna cotta and marshmallows. Vegetarians might think they’re safe with a dessert menu...

ingredients are all good, you can appreciate what food really tastes like in its unadorned best. All things considered this was a thoroughly enjoyable evening, everything working together, the food, the ambience, the...

dente pasta. What stood out about all of the food was that the kitchen really believed in high quality ingredients and not cutting corners. Classic Italian often gets a bad rep for being low quality, high quantity, and bland...

-your-own pizza option is also available. The piadina I ordered (Eliana’s Grilled Chicken; $8.95) suffered from subtlety. There was nothing wrong with the ingredients (marinated chicken breast, green cabbage and jicama slaw,...

Yakiniku JUJU on 28th street between 3rd and lex. Its a japanese/korean bbq. where you cook the food yourself. Ive been going for years and love everything about it. Its hidden, not sure if its in the guide books or not, but its...