Cocina Poblana: Great value for Mexican food

Cocina Poblana
1109 Fillmore Street
(between Golden Gate Ave & Turk Blvd)
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 447-8420

I could talk about how this little gem is nestled in a small strip of stores on Fillmore St. in Western Addition, across from the McDonald’s that about 10 years ago was reputed to have a bullet-proof order counter for the staff. Add in some words about re-re-gentrification; high rise apartments and a new condo being built around PJs (er, low-income housing). But I won’t dwell on that too much longer. Let’s talk about the food:

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Review: Osteria in Laurel Heights – Bargain Italian Food

Osteria
3277 Sacramento Street
(between Lyon St & Presidio Ave)
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 771-5030

After a trusted friend recommended this place as a great value, locals secret in Laurel Heights, I went to Osteria for some Italian food. My friend was right! I had always thought that, being on Sacramento Street, the bustling Italian restaurant was for higher-income budgets. Well, as another friend always says… rich people are rich ‘cuz deep down they like bargains, too. 😉

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The Trick to Eating Spicy Food

If you’re a wimp at eating spicy food or anything with chilis, here’s a cure. Drink milk or alcohol with yourChile Peppers food. Men’s lifestyle blog, Kineda, goes into the scientific reason for why milk helps cure chili spiciness. Similar reasons make beer or wine a good option with the spicy food. (And personally, it sounds more appetizing…)

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Tip for Cooking Asparagus: Nutmeg

Asparagus stalks

If you like to cook asparagus in your oven (broiled or baked asparagus), or on the grill, sprinkle some nutmeg over the stalks for a slightly sweeter flavor.

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