Hobby’s Deli
Shot and edited by: David Pond
The San Francisco Food Dude returns to his homeland, the great state of New Jersey, and visits the place that formed his earliest memory of what a deli should be,in Newark, NJ.
Food Dude on SF Live TV
Recently I appeared on SF Live TV to talk about the SF food scene. Check out the video!
“SF is a wonderland for foodies! Great inexpensive food can be found everywhere in San Francisco. Christina Marie interviews Jeff Kramer “The SF Food Dude” for his picks of well kept secrets,delicious resturants, and the ever so popular food trucks in our fine city. You can check out his website at www.FoodDudeSF.com for more SF LIVE shows go to www.SFLIVETV.com! thanks for watching!”
Tanguito – Argentine Food Truck at Fishermans Wharf
Shot by Matt Davis and David Pond
Edited by David Pond
Let’s be honest: a lot of the restaurants at Fishermans Wharf are really just tourist traps. I’m not saying ALL of them, but … many of them. The people running them are not interested in serving you great food – they’re interested in taking tourist’s money. And, no one who lives in SF ever says, “Honey, let’s go to Fishermans Wharf for lunch/dinner today!” Well, gratefully, TANGUITO is the exception to the rule.
No clam chowder, no fried fish, no crab cakes – just great food at extremely reasonable prices, ESPECIALLY given the rip-off prices prevalent at so many Fishermans Wharf spots.
I’m really proud of this episode because it’s a return to the true spirit that launched Food Dude, namely: turning you on to places that make great food at reasonable prices, spots that you might not have discovered on your own. Tanguito is all of those things. The owner/chefs, Stephen and Bettina, are two of the nicest people you’ll ever meet. They love cooking, they love making people happy with the food they prepare. Their prices cannot be beat, and the quality, taste, flavor is top notch. Honestly, where in SF can you get a GOOD Burger with fries and a soda for $8???
Standout dishes include the Spanish Tortilla (which they can totally modify using any meat, or make vegetarian style) and any of the empanadas. In particular, the Ham and Cheese empanada is something special.
You must go, you must tell them you heard about it on Food Dude. Just remember one thing: good food at cheap prices doesn’t happen quickly. Be prepared for a wait. But hey, if you live in SF, you’re probably used to that, right? I see people standing in line for 45 minutes for ice cream at the Bi-Rite Creamery, or a sandwich at Ike’s Place. As a wise man once said, “Good, Fast, Cheap – pick two out of three.”
The Food Court at San Francisco Centre
Shot by Atticus Culver-Rease & David Pond.
Edited by David Pond.
Every year, hundreds of thousands of people attend conferences and trade shows at The Moscone Center in San Francisco. This episode is for you! The SF Food Dude offers up the best places to eat that are close to Moscone Center, places that won’t leave you feeling ripped off or treated like a tourist.
NOTE: Everything around Moscone Center is over-priced, including these recommendations. But, at least these places aren’t AS MUCH OF A RIP-OFF as some of the other joints. This is about grabbing a bite to eat for lunch, and heading back to your conference. If you want recommendations for the best CHEAP EATS in SF, check out the other videos on this site.
Food Dude Radio Interview!
Click on the link above for an extensive interview with The SF Food Dude and David, producer and editor extraordinaire!
Sound Bites is a weekly radio show all about Bay Area food folk. It airs on Pirate Cat Radio (www.piratecatradio.com) every Sunday. This interview was from December, 2009. Give a listen and find out everything you always wanted to know about Food Dude, but were afraid to ask.
Miller’s East Coast Deli
Shot by Matt Davis & David Pond. Edited by David Pond
Hands down the Best Jewish Style Deli in SF. Meaning, it blows doors on Moishe’s Pippic in Hayes Valley, and the less said about David’s on Geary Street, the better. (It is NOT Kosher, so if you need Kosher, you’re out of luck.)
Not only do they get the food right, but they get the ATTITUDE right, especially during the lunch rush. Plenty of banter between the guys behind the counter and the customers, the way it should be.
Noe Valley Farmers Market
Shot and edited by David Pond.
I know, this place doesn’t exactly qualify as Cheap, but sometimes you gotta spend good money for TOP QUALITY. And these are definitely some of the finest fruits and veggies (as well as bread, meat, and prepared food items) available. CELEBRATE the fact that you live so close to so much great farming. This produce was harvested within 100 miles of here!
