Thatcher's Gourmet Popcorn

Update Review, March 2023It had been many years since I last had Thatcher's popcorn, a SF brand (although now only virtual, they closed their stores during Covid).  When I last had it, I appreciated the quality of the popcorn, large, fluffy, well popped kernels, but didn't find the flavors all that compelling.  However, when someone brought some giant party bags into my office ... of course I couldn't resist a re-visit!I tried both flavors available, both...

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Pie Tin, Newtown

Update Review, March 2023Pi Day.  One of the most glorious days of the year in my mind.  And this year, I happened to be in Sydney for Pi Day.  I'll admit I was a bit sad about this - in the US, my office always goes all out, with savory pies and sweet pies galore, and I always treat my team to something too.  This year, I was at the whim of my Australian colleagues.The good news?  One of them ordered from Pie Tin in Newtown, where I'd visited...

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International Smoke

International Smoke is an interesting restaurant mini-chain, with one location in San Francisco (and another in Vegas).  One of the biggest names in the restaurant scene, Micheal Mina, is behind it, along with Ayesha Curry ... who folks may know from her acting gigs, her cookbooks, or, just via her connection to her husband, Steph Curry (for non-sportsball folks, he's a big deal in the sportsball world).  A rather odd pairing, but, both big names, and thus,...

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Chat Thai, Sydney

Update Review, March 2023Chat Thai is a go-to for casual, reliable Thai cuisine in Sydney, with a slew of locations, and related spin-offs (like Samosorn Thai, which I've reviewed before).  I've been there many times.This year, I didn't actually make it to Chat Thai while I was in Sydney, but I did at least get one dessert to go, not a real reflection of the interesting dishes they serve though.Sticky Rice and Mango. $15.90."ข้าวเหนียวมะม่วง...

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