More Donuts from Henry's

For Valentine's day, GoPago treated its first 3,000 loyal users to a $5 credit.  I used it as an excuse to in turn treat myself to a sweet start to my Valentine's day ... in the form of a donut :) I was thrilled to discover that Soup Junkie was added to GoPago since the last time I went on a GoPago donut adventure, since they carry Dynamo Donuts.  I've still never had a Dynamo donut, but everyone tells me they are the best around. My previous two donut...

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Sierra Cafe at the Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort

As you know from yesterday's post about my failed fish and chips, I spent last weekend up in Tahoe.  For part of the trip, I stayed at the newly remodeled Hyatt Regency in Incline Village, NV.  The property was amazing, with beautiful outdoor heated pools (with swim-out access!), hot tubs, fire pits, a casino, etc, etc.  I visited in the winter, but it looks like a great place for summer as well, with a location right on Lake Tahoe.  The guest rooms...

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Wild Alaskan Restaurant and Bar

I recently spent a few days up in Tahoe, enjoying the beautiful scenery and skiing for the first time in about 10 years.  It was a lovely trip, albeit not for the food! I've never thought of Tahoe as a culinary destination, and my experiences this past trip continued to solidify that view. Since my visit to the east coast last summer, I've been craving fish and chips.  I had some spectacular ones there!  I haven't found anywhere near San...

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Coriander Gourmet Thai

You've probably run into Coriander Gourmet Thai before and just not realized it.  They have a couple locations in San Francisco, one in the Westfield mall, and one just a block away in the new Metreon.  Yes, they are mall food court food, yet they brand themselves a "Gourmet Thai" establishment. They are always eager to give you samples, and as I do like Thai food, I've tried them out a few times.  Unfortunately, their name can't disguise the fact that...

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Paul A. Young

A friend recently returned from England, and came back bearing a great gift: chocolate!  Unfortunately, I wasn't a fan of the varieties I tried. 100% Madagascan. Single origin.  Tasting notes: Wow.  This was intense.  Bitter, tart, made my face pucker in a way that no chocolate ever has.  Very chalky mouthfeel.  Emil noted some herbal qualities, perhaps thyme. 64% Papua New Guinea.  Single origin.  Tasting notes: Very hard...

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