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Basque in new bistro's glory
A well-known name in San Francisco, Gerald Hirigoyen has opened yet another sure-to-prosper spot close to Fisherman's Wharf — a Basque restaurant called Piperade. Not only is it rare to find a lovely refuge in this borderline Financial District neighborhood, but it's also rare to feel so at home at a brand-new restaurant.
Abbi Kaplan / Contra Costa Times
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Hidden Fusion is worth the hunt
Yung Le's Fusion is a stellar pan-Asian restaurant with a multicultural breadth of Thai, Indian, Chinese, Malaysian, Vietnamese and vegetarian dishes that is cheap and cheerful in the heart.
Sheila Himmel / Mercury News
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Unique and inexpensive taste of Mexico
From appearances, one might think this is a typical Mexican restaurant, but there's more than tacos and burritos on Memo's menu. The more adventurous diner will discover a pleasant surprise in Memo's specialty — regional Mexican cuisine from the Zacatecas region, a state known for simple, uncomplicated fare.
Melissa Kaman / Contra Costa Times
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Fitting the bill for cheap plate lunch
Hawaiian Drive Inn serves up teriyaki, sandwiches and noodle soup if you're pining for a filling but inexpensive lunch.
Sheila Himmel / Mercury News
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California twists
Noisy and crowded on weekends, Pink Godzilla in Santa Cruz has impeccably fresh fish in creative combinations that defy convention.
Aleta Watson / Mercury News
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Family night yields good crunchy pie
Made-to-order crispy pizza gets a big thumbs up at Mary's Pizza Shack, with plenty of sausage and a crust cooked to perfection. But Bob and Vinny find broccoli as a topping oddly Californian.
Contra Costa Times
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American fare: burgers, tacos and fried chicken
After several days of too much television and, definitely, too many new fast-food commercials, the Fast Food Beat takes a look at Carl's Jr.'s new Chili Cheeseburger, Taco Bell's new Carne Asada soft taco and Grilled Fajita, and KFC three-piece chicken strip meal.
Deborah Carvalho / Contra Costa Times
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The guide that saved Thanksgiving
Be it a turkey that's still frozen, the buttermilk you forgot to buy at the store, or the nasty splotch just spotted on your best tablecloth, the latest edition of our annual, handy-dandy resource guide is sure to extinguish any potential Thanksgiving mishaps.
Carolyn Jung / Mercury News
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All natural, all the time
It seems Marin County residents can't get enough of Roxanne's earth-friendly design and creative raw food. Nearly everything is organic, and nothing has been cooked.
Melissa Kaman / Contra Costa Times
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Big league cuisine
If you're not in the mood for hot dogs and pretzels, the area around Pac Bell Park is teeming with dozens of restaurants. Here's a guide to the culinary attractions, divided into Sluggers (best bets), Majors (excellent choices) and Minors (good standbys).
Abbi Kaplan / Contra Costa Times Correspondent
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