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Taco Mesa: Legit Tacos North of the Border (but Still Not Close Enough!)

Posted on 11/11/2004 by admin

Taco Mesa
Many locations in the OC.
647 W. 19th St.
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(949) 642-0629

Where or where is the equivalent of this in San Francisco? I’ve heard rumors that certain taco trucks provide such delicious fare but none of my friends dare venture with me…and we all know it’s more fun to eat with friends.

Anyway, just wanted to let you know about Taco Mesa – so you don’t have to drive all the way down to Tijuana to get legit tacos. Instead, you just have to go to Orange County.

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Boccadillos Review: Small Plates

Posted on 11/10/2004 by admin

Boccadillos
710 Montgomery St. (a few doors down from the “it’s still in business?” Bubble Lounge)
SF, CA (North Beach)
415-982-2622

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The price range was a bit outta the usual Grubgirl realm, but a few of the gals wanted to try out this relatively new North Beach haunt, so I sucked it up.

The one tough thing about eating tapas and small plates outside of Spain is the piddly bang for buck factor. You so don’t wanna know how much “everyday” dishes would cost if you were in Madrid or Barcelona.

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Giovanni Pasta Salad Recipe

Posted on 8/5/2004 by admin

Giovanni Pasta is named after a secret submitter’s roommate’s late Uncle Giovanni (got all that?). We hear that this is an idiot-proof recipe and that it keeps very well, so that’s why this recipe makes so much!

Ingredients:

2 lbs pasta – farfalle (bowtie) or other choice
½ bunch fresh italian parsley
½ bunch fresh basil
½ package fresh chives
4 cloves garlic (about ¼ of a bulb)
½ cup olive oil
¼ stick butter
salt, pepper, crushed red pepper flakes

Directions:

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What are the best burgers for grilling?

Posted on 7/20/2004 by admin

Do the contents of a good burger (for the grill, not the broiler) always have to resemble what’s in a meatloaf recipe?
Or…are the ingredients the same but the method of cooking makes them taste different?

Experts, please expound….

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