Hobby’s Deli
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.
Shot and edited by: David Pond
Best Bagel in SF
Who’s got the best bagel in San Francisco? That’s exactly what The Food Dudes, and a cast of thousands, find out in this episode. There ARE decent bagels to be had, you just gotta look around. Come along as we travel many miles and sample multiple offerings from bagel shops across SF (and one from Burlingame!) Only one shall be crowned “THE BEST”. Is it your favorite, or one you never even heard of?
Bagels aren’t just something you eat for breakfast, they’re a way of life! We want you to enjoy the best bagels possible – short of flying back to NYC – and that’s why we put so much time and effort into this episode.
Special thanks to everyone who participated in our bagel tasting contest – we couldn’t have done it without you. And extra big thanks to the folks at 18 Reasons Why for letting use their gallery space. www.18reasons.org
PS: If you enjoy whitefish salad on your bagel, a personal favorite of Jeff’s, Bi-Rite Market on 18th Street makes the best. It’s worth the trip, trust me.
Okay, stop reading, start watching, and spread the word (and the cream cheese.)
THE BAGEL BAKERY
151 Townsend St
San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 543-0900
HOUSE OF BAGELS – BURLINGAME
260 Lorton Ave
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 343-3633
HOUSE OF BAGELS – SAN FRANCISCO
5030 Geary Blvd
San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 752-6000
SOUR FLOUR
in La Victoria Bakery
2937 24th St
San Francisco, CA 94110-4126
(415) 642-7120
FREE BAGELS on MONDAYS!!!
CROSSROADS CAFE
699 Delancey St
San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 512-5111
Shot by Matt Davis and Henry Nguyen
Edited by David Pond
Tanguito – Argentine Food Truck at Fishermans Wharf
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.”
Shot by Matt Davis and David Pond
Edited by David Pond
The Food Court at San Francisco Centre
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 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
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.
El Castillito (Taqueria and Breakfast)
Trying to pick the best Burrito in The Mission is challenging. There are SO MANY CHOICES, each with subtle differences from the next, and the majority of them are pretty amazing. So, we’ll save that particular discussion for another day. What we are highlighting here is the AMAZING BREAKFAST DEAL at El Castillito. Honestly, I don’t think there is any place you can get this much food, this fresh, for under $7.
The Sandwich Place
This represents everything that I hope to accomplish with Food Dude, namely bringing attention to great places you might overlooked. Juan and his crew really CARE about the food they are serving you. THAT is the difference between an okay place and a GREAT PLACE TO EAT.
They know about good, quality ingredients. Don’t let the low class location fool you.
Noe Valley Farmers Market
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!
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!”
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