Check, Please! Bay Area, season 18, episode 5, airs Thursday, September 7, at 7:30 pm, on KQED 9. See other television airtimes, and never miss an episode by subscribing to the video podcast.
Nestled in the heart of downtown Mill Valley, Mamahuhu offers a playful twist on familiar Chinese takeout. From the mind of Michelin and James Beard Award-winning Chef Brandon Jew, this fast-casual spot delivers the rich, flavorful Chinese-American dishes you know and love with sustainable, locally sourced ingredients. Then, situated along Market Street in the Civic Center neighborhood, Zuni Café is a storied San Francisco icon, dishing up refined yet unpretentious bistro bests like their fan-favorite Roasted Chicken for Two. Finally, in Oakland, Nick’s Pizza and Bakery whips up fresh “Oakland-style” sourdough crust pizza with unexpected topping combinations. A true neighborhood gem, Nick’s leans into seasonal flavors in its meat-centric, veggie and vegan pies and slices, deli sandwiches and pastries.
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My name is Leslie Sbrocco, and I’m the host of Check, Please! Bay Area. Each week, I’ll share my tasting notes about the wine, beer and spirits the guests and I drank on set during the taping of the show.