Restaurant: China Village, Albany
Season: 2
Recommended by: Annabel
Dish: West Sichuan Style Spicy Fish Filet Soup
Why? “The fish filet melts in your mouth and the cellophane needles are silky smooth and chewy to the teeth.”
Restaurant: Salute E Vita Ristorante, Richmond
Season: 7
Recommended by: Bill
Dish: Risotto Del Mare
Why? “They make risotto just the way you like it!”
Restaurant: Smoke Berkeley, Berkeley
Season: 9
Recommended by: Jim
Dish: Tea-Smoked Salmon
Why? “That, hands down, is the best thing that I ate!”
Restaurant: Addis Ethiopian Restaurant, Oakland
Season: 5
Recommended by: Marina
Dish: Vegetarian Combination Plate
Why? “They have a fantastic vegetarian and vegan menu.”
Restaurant: Mua, Oakland
Season: 7
Recommended by: Andrew
Dish: Beef Bone Marrow
Why? “The beef bone marrow is just melt-in-your-mouth goodness.”
Restaurant: Casa Orinda, Orinda
Season: 3
Recommended by: Obbe
Dish: Casa’s Famous Fried Chicken
Why? “It was really moist and really good... definitely the star of our meal!”
Restaurant: La Mediterreanee, Berkeley
Season: 4
Recommended by: Duncan
Dish: Combination Filo Plate
Why? “All of the flavors were absolutely amazing.”
Restaurant: The Peasant and the Pear, Danville
Season: 6
Recommended by: Scott
Dish: White Cheddar and Garlic Fondue with Pears (vegetarian)
Why? “Smooth and tangy – a perfect way to start a dinner.”
Restaurant: Havana, Walnut Creek
Season: 1
Recommended by: Heather
Dish: Cane-Glazed Pork Chop
Why? “It is the perfect place to eat and linger over cocktails.”
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