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Patricia Unterman's San Francisco Food Lover's Guide

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Restaurant recommendations by a pro. (Long time Chef Owner of the Hyde Street Bistro and newspaper restaurant reviewer). The best book for people who value the real above the buzz. She knows what to look for and has the chops to see things a non-professional would miss and the soul to know when to ignore them. Although she hardly takes credit, San Francisco owes its leading position in the world of real, local and seasonal dining to Patty Unterman's and Joyce Goldstein's pioneering restaurants. She’s hard wired for good food and she writes you right into the dining room, rather than charting out a boring list or good vs bad like a teacher grading a science project.

Updated Aug 25, 2006

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Perfect Pairings : A Master Sommelier's Practical Advice for Partnering Wine with Food

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I recently organized an event in which Evan Goldstein and Joyce Goldstein discussed this somewhat intimidating topic. This book removes the intimidation, offers great insights to the wine simple, to whom I belong, as well as the savvy and great recipesby Joyce Goldestein. All joy, no snobbery. Anyone who’s had the pleasure of hearing Evan make the mystery of wine clear knows what I mean.

Updated Aug 25, 2006

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Zwilling J. A. Henckels knives

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I have a mean set that I brought over from Switzerland many years ago. There is no perfect knife, but everyone finds the knife they love. Many US companies are now making very attractive, goodf quality forged knives for far lower prices.

Updated Sep 11, 2006

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Grana Padano cheese

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I got hooked at the first Golden Glass wine tasting and it has become a stand by.

Updated Jul 10, 2006

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Alemany Farmers' Market

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One of half a dozen weekly markets in San Francisco, this original market is anchored in the City Charter. Far less elegant and considerably less expensive than the glamorous Ferry Plaza market every Saturday, Alemany was once called the "Poor People's Market." It's cold, windy, polyglot and diverse, featuring a countless variety of exotic leaves, fruit and vegetables from around the world. Far from being totally organic, the market is seasonal and features the freshest products and breads, a few prepared food stalls, caterwalling zen center missionaries, and unfortunately since it was featured in a Chronicle Blog, rude parents crowding the already narrow spaces with double or single strollers which should stay at home, and the occasional fool with a dog. (For those who take offense, please do. Dogs do not belong in areas where food is sold unless they help you find your way).

If you only have time for one Market, they the Ferry Plaza is the place to go. Don't miss Cowgirl Creamery and have a bite at any of the stalls or, if the weather is even half way decent, fight for an outdoor table at Market Bar. What could be more cosmopolitan than sipping your Campari and Orange on the patio on market day?

Updated Aug 25, 2006

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Larousse Gastronomique

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I have about 1,000 cookbooks, but this is one of the few within reach at all times.

Updated Jul 10, 2006

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The Joy of Cooking

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A classic. I can't remember the last time I actually used a recipe for anything, but when you can't remember exactly how much baking soda goes into two cups of flower or why fresh pumpkin doesn't taste like squash, this is the source. What your mother told you and you forgot. It's all there.

Updated Aug 25, 2006

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Della Fattoria bread

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One of many great bakerries in San Francisco.

Updated Jul 10, 2006

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