TIA. I am planning on taking friends from out of town to Tennesee Mountain for dinner on Friday night. What do you think? Can you think of any other restaurant in that area that is fun and not expensive, where we can sit, talk... (11 replies, last updated by BackyardChef November 10, 2005)

This post is for lexdevil and others who were wondering about the signature Hakka Cantonese offerings at Golden Mountain (Wa Yu San Zhong) in Hayward (on Foothill Blvd). For the last 2 Fridays in a row, around 4:30 to 5 pm on... (2 replies, last updated by K K September 10, 2007)

I miss Mountain View. In the years I lived there I got used to the ubiquitous Vietnamese pho joint (as well as all the Indian places), and now that I live in southern Marin, I am stymied. Can anyone recommend a good authentic pho... (2 replies, last updated by Sashi December 5, 2001)

My post isn’t showing up (if it does later, this is repetitive), but in case I don’t come back to this – check out Monteverde on bear mountain, perfect http://www.monteverderestaurant.com/index.php (7 replies, last updated by FillMyTummy July 24, 2008)

to Springer Mountain to see the start of the Appalachian Trail. So, chowhounds, where to go for some good grub? I am sure we will pay a visit to Varsity Dog. My daughter is a pretty good eater. If I find anything approaching my... (4 replies, last updated by Milt July 13, 2004)

of the Stanley Brothers and the Clinch Mountain Boys recorded in 1960 when they did a radio show in Florida sponsored by Jim Walter, a home builder. Reference was oft made to “JimWalterHomes”] (2 replies, last updated by chipman August 18, 2008)

You also aren’t far from Spring Mountain Road, home of lots of terrific Asian food (not just Chinese, but also Vietnamese, Malaysian, etc.). (4 replies, last updated by HelenMS December 12, 2006)

I’d go to South Mountain and head west along the ridge starting at the saddle/pass just below the radio towers. A 20- or 30-minute walk is all it usually takes to get to a nice peaceful spot with a view. (9 replies, last updated by seatonytoaz February 8, 2008)

i have been once and i really enjoyed my choice. i got the cured smoked salmon benedict—it comes with both salad and potatoes. my boyfriend, who is extremely picky loved his smoky mountain (?) which is peasant bread with an... (6 replies, last updated by mjr_inthegardens January 8, 2003)

The radio show I do some work for ‘Earthbeat’ on WPFW did an entire show about this topic back in June. We couldn’t find a French winemaker by deadline, but my favorite part was the Italian winemaker who did the... (7 replies, last updated by Melanie Wong October 27, 2007)

I continue to be impressed with 28806. Where else can a couple have fresh-baked cracked wheat bread with homemade black bean hummus, three glasses of a lovely frese, two to-die-for entrees (duck and mountain trout), coffee and... (10 replies, last updated by Jeff C. July 31, 2007)

Following the Good Lunches in Mountain View thread, I noticed that a few ppl mentioned La Costena and La Bamba. I know that La Costena always gets these "Best Burrito in Mountain View" awards, but I’ve never been that... (8 replies, last updated by nja March 11, 2005)

the name of the place or even its exact location, but that it was just off of 82. As you are going down valley from Aspen, when you get to Carbondale, there is, like a big mountain, on your left. The place is in a strip mall just... (7 replies, last updated by Kris Prasad July 31, 2003)

Buckhorn Exchange, Denver, prides itself on such exotica as rattlesnake and Rocky Mountain oysters.There was a recent thread on this restaurant. The Fort, Morrison (west of Denver), also has many regional specialties, including... (25 replies, last updated by klyeoh July 30, 2009)

I hear ads for Gourmet Haus Staudt and other German venues on the German Language radio program. It comes on at 9:00-11:00 Sunday mornings at 1400 AM, so tune in if you want to brush up on your deutsch. Link:... (4 replies, last updated by Hungry4aGoodMeal October 15, 2005)