When native cooks finish their lengthy shifts, they’re usually discovered at different Bay Space eating places. No, they’re not taking over one other shift, however as an alternative they’re in line ready to seize their favourite consolation dish.
With chillier days and even colder nights forward, SFGATE wished to know the favourite consolation meals well-known cooks and restaurant homeowners crave most. Their responses didn’t disappoint. When it got here to consolation dishes, the chef-owners revealed their preferences fluctuate from dumplings to spicy soups and all the things in between.
Consolation dishes imply greater than only a cozy meal loved on their off time. Some cooks mentioned that the meals they like remind them of spending time with their household throughout their childhoods, or of cultivating newer traditions on weekends.
Check out the responses beneath to examine favourite Bay Space consolation dishes within the phrases of native restaurant homeowners and cooks. (Among the responses have been condensed and edited for readability.)
Yank Sing has two San Francisco areas, at 101 Spear St. and 49 Stevenson St. The storied dim sum restaurant provides a big selection of dishes on its menu.
Blair Heagerty / SFGATE :: Pictured: Mei Lin Leung serves clients at Yank Sing on March 10.Craig Stoll, co-owner of Delfina
Favourite consolation dish: dim sum from Yank Sing
“We love to go to Yank Sing on chilly Sunday mornings. It began when Annie was pregnant with our daughter and we would have liked the moment gratification a passing dim sum cart may present, nevertheless it’s turn out to be a household custom — now with our grown daughter. We head downtown, eat a nap-inducing amount of dim sum, after which again residence to hibernate for the remainder of the day. It is actually turn out to be a ritual of ours, and we particularly gravitate to Yank Sing within the colder months.”
Yank Sing, 101 Spear St. and 49 Stevenson St., San Francisco. Each areas are open Wednesday via Friday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., and Saturday via Sunday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
The momos served at Bini’s Kitchen in San Francisco.
Courtesy of Bini’s KitchenAdam Mesnick, proprietor of Deli Board
Favourite consolation dish: turkey momo from Bini’s Kitchen
“It’s a Nepalese dumpling and for years I’ve watched them hand make them on sixth and Howard Avenue. The consolation is tasted within the laborious work. The momo with the sauce is without doubt one of the greatest bites within the metropolis.”
Bini’s Kitchen, 1001 Howard St., San Francisco. Open Monday via Friday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Additionally discovered on the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market on Saturday, 8 a.m.- 2 p.m.; Stonestown Galleria farmers market on Sunday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; La Cocina Municipal Marketplace, Monday via Friday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
The meat kabob plate served at Beit Rima in San Francisco.
Adam B. on YelpMarc Schechter, co-owner of Square Pie Guys
Favourite consolation dish: beef kabob plate at Beit Rima
“My dad did not make dinner usually however when he did, he at all times made kabobs. It jogs my memory of my household and spending time with them.”
Beit Rima, 138 Church St., San Francisco. Open Tuesday to Thursday and Sunday, 11 a.m.- 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. -9:30 p.m.; 86 Carl St., San Francisco. Open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. -9:30 p.m.
Spoon Korean Bistro is at 933 Ashby Ave. in Berkeley. Pictured is their spicy beef soup.
Angela A. on YelpDanny Stoller, co-owner of Square Pie Guys
Favourite consolation dish: spicy beef noodle soup at Spoon Korean Bistro
“This soup completely toes the road between stew and soup. I’ve greater than as soon as ordered it to remedy a chilly. It is a combination of hearty, spicy and funky, funky umami.
Spoon Korean Bistro, 933 Ashby Ave., Berkeley. Open day by day, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
The kimchi pancake served at Pyeong Chang Tofu.
Karen L. on YelpBrandon Rice, chef-owner at Ernest
Favourite consolation dish: galbi tang and kimchi pancake from Pyeong Chang Tofu
“That is the right consolation meals for a chilly Bay Space night. Rising up, my mom used to at all times prepare dinner and braise meats within the Crockpot through the winter. The galbi tang at Pyeong Chang Tofu jogs my memory of that.”
Pyeong Chang Tofu, 1269 College Ave., Berkeley, and 4701 Telegraph Ave., Oakland. Each areas open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and 5-9 p.m.; Friday, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., 5-9:30 p.m.; Saturday, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., 5-10 p.m.
The lamb shank from Paradiso. The San Leandro restaurant is at 685 Bancroft Ave.
Lance YamamotoNelson German, govt chef-owner of alaMar Kitchen and Sobre Mesa
Favourite consolation dish: lamb shank from Paradiso
“The lamb shank at Paradiso is served with this superb parmesan risotto and citrus-glazed asparagus. The lamb shank dish makes it the right consolation meals as a result of it jogs my memory of residence [with] the aromatics of the spices, braised meat, and the sauce it sits in. While you take the final chew, you simply need to sit again in your chair with an enormous smile of satisfaction in your face. It at all times hits the spot.”
Paradiso, 685 Bancroft Ave., San Leandro. Open Monday to Thursday, 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sunday, 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m.
The rooster sandwich featured at San Francsico restaurant ABV.
Courtesy of ABVJulio Aguilera, chef-partner at Copas
Favourite consolation dish: the rooster sandwich with grilled mushrooms from ABV
“Because it’s often too chilly to go exterior within the winter, I wish to discover a good, heat bar or restaurant to spend my nights at. For me, that’s ABV, particularly after a protracted week of labor. Their rooster sandwich simply hits residence each time. The flavors remind me of summer time barbecues.”
ABV, 3174 sixteenth St., San Francisco. Open day by day, 4 p.m.-2 a.m. Kitchen open till midnight.
Molinari Delicatessen is situated at 373 Columbus Ave. in San Francisco.
Jim Steinfeldt/Getty PhotosNick Anichini, govt chef at Ancora
Favourite consolation dish: Luciano particular from Molinari Delicatessen
“I like any sandwich however this one takes the cake. It’s the right factor to eat within the chilly winter months, curled up at residence and on the park in the summertime.”
Molinari Delicatessen, 373 Columbus Ave., San Francisco. Open Monday to Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
