Category Archives: Eating Out

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Sensational Sushi at Sakae Sushi (Burlingame), Part 1

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Saturday was Annie’s birthday, and we wanted to go out for a special sushi meal to celebrate the occasion. We had talked about going back to see our favorite sushi chef, Ryo of Sushi-Man in San Francisco. But Ryo was tragically killed in January, and we were left looking for a restaurant worthy to replace the high quality of sushi and service that Ryo gave to us.

In recent months, we had been going to Akane in Los Altos to get our sushi fix because it was closer to us, was more affordable, and served some pretty high quality sushi there. We found this place on the “Big List of Peninsula Sushi”, where Akane came in at #2. #1 on the list? Sakae Sushi in Burlingame.

Sakae Sushi in Burlingame

Sakae Sushi in Burlingame

I made reservations at the bar for the two of us on Saturday night. We knew we were going to get top quality fish, so we had no problems going omakase. But would we make a connection with the chef, as we did with Ryo?

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Getting Happy at Hog Island Oyster Co (San Francisco)

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Platter of Oysters at Hog Island Oyster Bar (San Francisco)

Platter of Oysters at Hog Island Oyster Bar (San Francisco)

We’ve said it before: We. Love. Oysters. And the place we prefer to go to get oysters is the Hog Island Oyster Co. at the San Francisco Ferry Building. Saturday is the day when we usually go there, visiting the excellent farmer’s market. Last time we were at the Ferry Building Farmer’s Market, we picked up a couple dozen oysters and brought them back home to shuck and eat.

But you know, shucking oysters, especially if you’re not expert at it, is a real pain. And two dozen oysters goes almost too quickly when you’ve got three oyster-obsessed eaters (yes, our 6 year-old Daniel loves them too!) Wouldn’t it be better to have someone else do all the work? I know I’d be much happier.

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El Paisa Taqueria (San Jose)

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These very well might be contenders for the best tacos in San Jose.

El Paisa Taqueria in San Jose

El Paisa Taqueria in San Jose

We’ve driven by this taco stand/truck at the corner of Senter Rd and Southside in South San Jose many times. We would always see a long line of customers stretching back from the stand into the full parking lot. Long lines are a good sign. I made a mental note to stop in one day.

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