Cesar Hernandez/The Chronicle Show More Show Less Cesar Hernandez/The Chronicle Show More Show Less 4 of4Ĭrisp, baked pork buns from Creek House in Walnut Creek. Stephen Lam/The Chronicle Show More Show Less 3 of4Ĭrispy, baked barbecue pork buns from Ming's Tasty Restaurant in Oakland's Chinatown. Stephen Lam/The Chronicle Show More Show Less 2 of4Ĭhef Wei Zheng Yu rolls dough to make baked pork buns at Dragon Beaux. The dim sum restaurant first started making these buns in 2015. Thirsty for more beverage advice? You can find more of m y wine, beer and spirits tips for you here.Baked barbecue pork baos are seen at Dragon Beaux in San Francisco. Sip alongside dark chocolate desserts, barbeque ribs or hearty soups. Dark berry fruits and a kick of peppery spice are wrapped in a juicy, opulent red. Their Zinfandel is made in a rich, full-bodied style that captures the bold side of the noted grape variety. This well-known Napa winery was founded in 1980 by Koerner and Joan Rombauer (the name is familiar as Koerner’s great aunt Irma wrote the famed Joy of Cooking cookbook). Ideal to sip alone or pour alongside a wide range of food from grilled asparagus to salmon stir fry or pork loin roast. This stylish pink is vibrant and berry-laden with a silky texture. Rita Hills appellation married with her deft winemaking touch. Fiddlehead wines all express the uniqueness of the Sta. Kathy Joseph-owner and winemaker of Fiddlehead Cellars-is one of the vinous stars of California having helped carve a path for women in the business.

Poured with a simple roast chicken, butternut squash soup or a round of brie, this succulent white is sure to please.Ģ019 Fiddlehead Cellars 'Pink Fiddle' Rosé of Pinot Noirįiddlestix Vineyard, Sta. It’s an ideal pick for drinkers of all styles of Chardonnay from light to lush. Sonoma-Cutrer’s benchmark Sonoma Coast Chardonnay sports hints of spicy complexity from months of oak barrel ageing combined with a creamy yet crisp texture. One of the classic producers of Burgundian style wines with California roots. Each week, I’ll share my tasting notes about the wine, beer and spirits the guests and I drank on set during the taping of the show.

My name is Leslie Sbrocco, and I’m the host of Check, Please! Bay Area. Host Leslie Sbrocco sipping wine (Courtesy of Leslie Sbrocco) Host Leslie Sbrocco joins guests Amy Finn, Tanyashia Wallace, and Stefan Winer from KQED in San Francisco. Finally, reporter Cecilia Phillips heads Off the Grid to San Francisco’s Fort Mason for Fido Friday at California’s largest weekly food truck gathering. Next, Creek House Dim Sum brings classic dim sum to Walnut Creek, employing traditional Cantonese techniques to craft top-quality small bites. Indulge in decadent, dry-aged steaks and sumptuous side dishes, but save room for dessert, a show-stopping display of sweet treats.

Then, San Francisco’s Miller & Lux, helmed by celebrity chef Tyler Florence, is the perfect spot for a post-hoops celebration near the Chase Center. Oakland’s FOB Kitchen is a love letter to Filipino food located in the Temescal neighborhood, FOB brings bold flavors and fresh ingredients (like housemade spam!) to classic Filipino favorites in a tropically inspired, vibrant environment. See other television airtimes, and never miss an episode by subscribing to the video podcast. Check, Please! Bay Area, season 17, episode 9, airs Thursday, September 22, at 7:30 pm, on KQED 9.

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