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alt="recipes" name="subfoodnav3" id="subfoodnav3" width="47" height="42" border="0" hspace="0" vspace="0"></a> <span id="gray2"><font face="geneva,arial,sans-serif" size="1">Sunday, October 5, 2008</font></span><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20081006041440im_/http://imgs.sfgate.com/templates/types/universal/graphics/clear.gif" alt="Food and Dining" width="8" height="1" hspace="0" vspace="0" border="0"></td></tr> </table> <!-- end header --> <!-- begin 5-column body table - 3 content, 2 gutters --> <!-- start 649 table --> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="820"> <!-- START MAIN CONTENT AREA --> <tr><td width="220" valign="top"> <!-- LEFT COLUMN --> <!-- MAIN PHOTO --> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="220"> <tr><td valign="top" align="left" class="text3lgb"> <a href="/web/20081006041440/http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/10/03/LV1G134URF.DTL&type=food">Smart And Seasonal</a> </td></tr> <tr><td valign="top" align="center"> <a href="/web/20081006041440/http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/10/03/LV1G134URF.DTL&type=food"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20081006041440im_/http://imgs.sfgate.com/c/pictures/2008/10/02/lv-dining1005_ph_0499236216_part1.jpg" width="220" height="170" border="0" vspace="3" alt="acquacotta" hspace="0"></a></td></tr> <tr><td valign="top" align="left" class="text1sm"> At <a href="/web/20081006041440/http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/10/03/LV1G134URF.DTL&type=food">Acquacotta</a>, chef/owner John Couacaud brings his interpretation of seasonal Italian-inspired food to Alameda's Webster Street neighborhood. His daily-changing menu is direct and focused, yet holds elements of surprise. With a 360-degree view. </td></tr> </table><p> <!-- /templates/types/ads/pages/yld/yld_placement.shtml --> <script type="text/javascript"> //<![CDATA[ if (sfgate_yldslotok('Frame1')) { yld_mgr.place_ad_here('Frame1'); } //]]> </script> <!-- end /templates/types/ads/pages/yld/yld_placement.shtml --> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20081006041440im_/http://imgs.sfgate.com/templates/types/universal/graphics/pixel_gray.gif" width="220" height="1" hspace="0" vspace="0" border="0"/><br/> <!--end ad tag--> <table border="0" width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr><td class="text2smb" align="left" valign="top" height="15" colspan="3"> <span id="orangered">What's New</span></b><br> </td></tr> <tr><td align="left" valign="top"> <a href="/web/20081006041440/http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/09/30/FDIN13877G.DTL"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20081006041440im_/http://imgs.sfgate.com/c/pictures/2008/09/29_t/fd-whatsnew01_ac_0499222393_t.gif" width="64" height="64" hspace="0" border="1" vspace="0"></a></td> <td width="2"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20081006041440im_/http://imgs.sfgate.com/templates/types/universal/graphics/clear.gif" alt="spacer" width="2" height="1" hspace="0" vspace="0" border="0"></td> <td class="text1sm" align="left" valign="middle" colspan="3"> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20081006041440im_/http://imgs.sfgate.com/templates/types/universal/graphics/greybox5x7.gif" width="5" height="7" hspace="3" border="0"><a href="/web/20081006041440/http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/09/30/FDIN13877G.DTL">Academy Cafe and Moss Room at the Academy of Sciences open</a><br> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20081006041440im_/http://imgs.sfgate.com/templates/types/universal/graphics/greybox5x7.gif" width="5" height="7" hspace="3" border="0"><a href="/web/20081006041440/http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/09/30/FDJK13892R.DTL">La Mar Cebicheria Peruana opens</a><br> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20081006041440im_/http://imgs.sfgate.com/templates/types/universal/graphics/greybox5x7.gif" width="5" height="7" hspace="3" border="0"><a href="/web/20081006041440/http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/09/30/FDGP1357VA.DTL">Cupcake trend going strong on the Peninsula</a><br> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20081006041440im_/http://imgs.sfgate.com/templates/types/universal/graphics/greybox5x7.gif" width="5" height="7" hspace="3" border="0"><a href="/web/20081006041440/http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/09/30/FDQQ134F6E.DTL">Crown & Crumpet opens</a><br> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20081006041440im_/http://imgs.sfgate.com/templates/types/universal/graphics/greybox5x7.gif" width="5" height="7" hspace="3" border="0"><a href="/web/20081006041440/http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/09/30/FD4K135R6B.DTL">Eastside West, Estate and Bijou open</a><br> </td></tr> </table> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20081006041440im_/http://imgs.sfgate.com/templates/types/universal/graphics/pixel_gray.gif" width="220" height="1" hspace="0" vspace="10" border="0"><br/> <table border="0" width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr><td class="text2smb" align="left" valign="top"> <span id="orangered">This Week's Recipes</span></td></tr> <tr><td class="text1sm" align="left" valign="top"> <!-- thumb --> <a href="/web/20081006041440/http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/09/30/FDJN12FL7I.DTL#recipe"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20081006041440im_/http://imgs.sfgate.com/c/pictures/2008/09/25_t/fd-picnic17_rp2__0499085257_t.gif" width="64" height="64" hspace="2" vspace="0" border="1" align="right"></a> <!-- recipe --> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20081006041440im_/http://imgs.sfgate.com/templates/types/universal/graphics/greybox5x7.gif" width="5" height="7" hspace="3" border="0"><a href="/web/20081006041440/http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/09/30/FDJN12FL7I.DTL#recipe">Carried Away's Roast Annatto Chicken</a><br> <!-- recipe --> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20081006041440im_/http://imgs.sfgate.com/templates/types/universal/graphics/greybox5x7.gif" width="5" height="7" hspace="3" border="0"><a href="/web/20081006041440/http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/09/30/FDJN12FL7I.DTL#recipe2">Bi-Rite's Farro Salad</a><br> <!-- recipe --> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20081006041440im_/http://imgs.sfgate.com/templates/types/universal/graphics/greybox5x7.gif" width="5" height="7" hspace="3" border="0"><a href="/web/20081006041440/http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/09/30/FDJN12FL7I.DTL#recipe3">The Sentinel's Vegetable Relish</a><br> <!-- recipe --> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20081006041440im_/http://imgs.sfgate.com/templates/types/universal/graphics/greybox5x7.gif" width="5" height="7" hspace="3" border="0"><a href="/web/20081006041440/http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/09/30/FDQ212O9QU.DTL#recipe">Miso-Marinated Chicken Breasts with Shiitake Mushroom Pan Jus</a><br> <!-- recipe --> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20081006041440im_/http://imgs.sfgate.com/templates/types/universal/graphics/greybox5x7.gif" width="5" height="7" hspace="3" border="0"><a href="/web/20081006041440/http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/09/30/FDQ212O9QU.DTL#recipe2">Cucumber Insalata</a><br> <!-- recipe --> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20081006041440im_/http://imgs.sfgate.com/templates/types/universal/graphics/greybox5x7.gif" width="5" height="7" hspace="3" border="0"><a href="/web/20081006041440/http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/09/30/FDQ212O9QU.DTL#recipe3">Tomato Soup with Red Curry & Sweet Basil or Cilantro</a><br> <!-- recipe --> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20081006041440im_/http://imgs.sfgate.com/templates/types/universal/graphics/greybox5x7.gif" width="5" height="7" hspace="3" border="0"><a href="/web/20081006041440/http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/09/30/FDQ212O9QU.DTL#recipe4">Hearts of Palm Salad with Avocado, Tomato & Dill (Online-only recipe)</a><br> <!-- recipe --> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20081006041440im_/http://imgs.sfgate.com/templates/types/universal/graphics/greybox5x7.gif" width="5" height="7" hspace="3" border="0"><a href="/web/20081006041440/http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/09/30/FDQQ134H3H.DTL">Corrected Rustic Traditional Baguette recipe</a><br> <!-- recipe --> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20081006041440im_/http://imgs.sfgate.com/templates/types/universal/graphics/greybox5x7.gif" width="5" height="7" hspace="3" border="0"><a href="/web/20081006041440/http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/09/25/WIAV132KCR.DTL#recipe">Shrimp Quesadillas with Tarragon Aioli</a><br> <!-- recipe --> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20081006041440im_/http://imgs.sfgate.com/templates/types/universal/graphics/greybox5x7.gif" width="5" height="7" hspace="3" border="0"><a href="/web/20081006041440/http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/09/25/WIJ312R4I6.DTL#recipe">Chandon Brut Mojito</a><br> </td></tr> <tr><td class="text1sm" align="right" valign="top"> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20081006041440im_/http://imgs.sfgate.com/templates/types/universal/graphics/arrow_forward7x7.gif" width="7" height="7" hspace="0" vspace="0" border="0"><a href="/web/20081006041440/http://www.sfgate.com/food/recipes/">more recipes</a> </td></tr> </table> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20081006041440im_/http://imgs.sfgate.com/templates/types/universal/graphics/pixel_gray.gif" width="220" height="1" 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value="Search" src="https://web.archive.org/web/20081006041440im_/http://imgs.sfgate.com/templates/types/listings/pages/restaurants/graphics/button_search.gif" class="button"/> </p> <input type="hidden" name="Submit" value="Search"/> </form> <p class="inlinemenu"><a href="javascript:newSearchpop()">Advanced Search</a> | <a href="/web/20081006041440/http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/listings/restaurants/search?term=&county=&city=&nhood=&nrate_min=&nrate_max=&orate_min=&orate_max=&prate_min=&prate_max=&cuisine=&vattr=orsv&Submit=Link">Make Reservations</a> </p> </div> <!-- $ if=env_DEV&then=showvars --> <!-- end findarestaurant form --> <p> <!--set var="position" value="Frame2" --> <!--include virtual="/templates/types/ads/pages/yld/yld_placement.shtml" --> </p> <table border="0" width="234" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"><tr><td valign="bottom"> <span class="text2smb" id="orangered">Restaurant Reviews</span></td></tr> <!-- start review --> <tr><td><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20081006041440im_/http://imgs.sfgate.com/templates/types/universal/graphics/clear.gif" width="5" height="8" hspace="2" vspace="0" border="0"></td></tr> <tr><td align="left" valign="top"> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tr><td valign="top" align="left"> <a href="/web/20081006041440/http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/09/30/FD4N135NMG.DTL"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20081006041440im_/http://imgs.sfgate.com/c/pictures/2008/09/26_t/fd-dine01_anchal_0499197385_t.gif" width="64" height="64" border="1" vspace="0" hspace="0"></a> </td> <td width="2" nowrap> </td> <td valign="middle" align="left" class="text1md"> <span class="text1mdb"><a href="/web/20081006041440/http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/09/30/FD4N135NMG.DTL">Anchalee Thai Cuisine</a></span><br> <span class="text1sm">The experience is lovely at this Berkeley spot, but it would be great if the kitchen could bring more subtlety and flavor to all the dishes on its menu.</span><span class="attribution"> - Carol Ness</span><br></td></tr> </table> </td></tr><p> <!-- end review --> <!-- start review --> <tr><td><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20081006041440im_/http://imgs.sfgate.com/templates/types/universal/graphics/clear.gif" width="5" height="8" hspace="2" vspace="0" border="0"></td></tr> <tr><td valign="top"> <span class="text1mdb"><a href="/web/20081006041440/http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/09/30/FDGP133S7L.DTL">Saint Michael's Alley</a></span><br> <span class="text1sm">Brunch is the way to go at this popular Palo Alto restaurant.</span><span class="attribution"> - Amanda Gold</span><br> </td></tr> <!-- end review --> <!-- start review --> <tr><td><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20081006041440im_/http://imgs.sfgate.com/templates/types/universal/graphics/clear.gif" width="5" height="8" hspace="2" vspace="0" border="0"></td></tr> <tr><td align="left" valign="top"> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tr><td valign="top" align="left"> <a href="/web/20081006041440/http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/09/19/LVOJ12QNOO.DTL&type=food"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20081006041440im_/http://imgs.sfgate.com/c/pictures/2008/09/18_t/lv-dining0921_ph_0499088796_t.gif" width="64" height="64" border="1" vspace="0" hspace="0"></a> </td> <td width="2" nowrap> </td> <td valign="middle" align="left" class="text1md"> <span class="text1mdb"><a href="/web/20081006041440/http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/09/19/LVOJ12QNOO.DTL&type=food">Eloise</a></span><br> <span class="text1sm">One of Sebastopol's newest restaurants brings New York tastes to West County. With a 360-degree view. </span><span class="attribution"> - Michael Bauer</span><br></td></tr> </table> </td></tr><p> <!-- end review --> <!-- start review <tr><td><img src="http://imgs.sfgate.com/templates/types/universal/graphics/clear.gif" width="5" height="8" hspace="2" vspace="0" border="0"></td></tr> <tr><td align="left" valign="top"> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tr><td valign="top" align="left"> <a href="http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2006/06/18/CMGDOIM7BS1.DTL&type=food"><img src="http://www.sfgate.com/c/pictures/2006/06/18_t/cm_all_18platanos02_t.gif" width="64" height="64" border="1" vspace="0" hspace="0"></a> </td> <td width="2" nowrap> </td> <td valign="middle" align="left" class="text1md"> <span class="text1mdb"><a href="http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2006/06/18/CMGDOIM7BS1.DTL&type=food">Platanos</a></span><br> <span class="text1sm">Satisfies with a range of Latin American flavors.</span><span class="attribution">- Michael Bauer</span><br></td></tr> </table> <p> </td></tr><p> end review --> <!-- start review <tr><td><img src="http://imgs.sfgate.com/templates/types/universal/graphics/clear.gif" width="5" height="8" hspace="2" vspace="0" border="0"></td></tr> <tr><td align="left" valign="top"> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tr><td valign="top" align="left"> <a href="http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2006/01/29/CMGQIF60BR1.DTL&type=food"><img src="http://www.sfgate.com/c/pictures/2006/01/18_t/fd_sauce_1_t.gif" width="64" height="64" border="1" vspace="0" hspace="0"></a> </td> <td width="2" nowrap> </td> <td valign="middle" align="left" class="text1md"> <span class="text1mdb"><a href="http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2006/01/29/CMGQIF60BR1.DTL&type=food">Redd</a></span><br> <span class="text1sm"> Yountville restaurant reveals Richard Reddington's refined artistry.</span><span class="attribution">- Michael Bauer</span><br></td></tr> </table> <p> </td></tr><p> end review --> <!-- do not delete below --> <tr><td class="text1sm" align="right"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20081006041440im_/http://imgs.sfgate.com/templates/types/universal/graphics/arrow_forward7x7.gif" width="7" height="7" hspace="0" vspace="0" border="0"><a href="/web/20081006041440/http://www.sfgate.com/food/reviews/">more reviews</a><br> </td></tr></table> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20081006041440im_/http://imgs.sfgate.com/templates/types/universal/graphics/pixel_gray.gif" width="220" height="1" hspace="0" vspace="10" border="0"><br/> <table border="0" width="234" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <!-- START ITEM --> <tr><td><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20081006041440im_/http://imgs.sfgate.com/templates/types/universal/graphics/clear.gif" width="5" height="8" hspace="2" vspace="0" border="0"></td></tr> <tr><td valign="top"> <span class="text2smb" id="orangered">Inside Scoop</span></b></span><br> <span class="text1mdb"><a href="/web/20081006041440/http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/09/30/FDIN138881.DTL">Chefs On The Move</a></span><br> <span class="text1sm">New chefs at Circolo and Postrio; more Copia changes; and more news.</span><br> </td></tr> <!-- END ITEM --> <!-- START ITEM --> <tr><td><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20081006041440im_/http://imgs.sfgate.com/templates/types/universal/graphics/clear.gif" width="5" height="8" hspace="2" vspace="0" border="0"></td></tr> <tr><td valign="top"> <span class="text2smb" id="orangered">Column Archives</span></b></span><br> <span class="text1sm"><a href="/web/20081006041440/http://www.sfgate.com/columns/theaccidentalvegetarian/archive/">The Accidental Vegetarian</a>, <a href="/web/20081006041440/http://www.sfgate.com/columns/thebaker/archive/">The Baker</a>, <a href="/web/20081006041440/http://www.sfgate.com/columns/chefsnightin/archive/">Chef's Night In</a>, <a href="/web/20081006041440/http://www.sfgate.com/columns/insidescoop/archive/">Inside Scoop</a>, <a href="/web/20081006041440/http://www.sfgate.com/columns/southtonorth/archive/">South to North</a>, <a href="/web/20081006041440/http://www.sfgate.com/columns/tasterschoice/archive/">Taster's Choice</a>, <a href="/web/20081006041440/http://www.sfgate.com/columns/theworkingcook/archive/">The Working Cook</a></span><br> </td></tr> <!-- END ITEM --> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20081006041440im_/http://imgs.sfgate.com/templates/types/universal/graphics/clear.gif" width="231" height="2" hspace="0" vspace="3" border="0"><br> <!-- START ITEM --> <tr><td><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20081006041440im_/http://imgs.sfgate.com/templates/types/universal/graphics/clear.gif" width="5" height="8" hspace="2" vspace="0" border="0"></td></tr> <tr><td valign="top"> <span class="text2smb" id="orangered">Blog</span></b></span><br> <span class="text1mdb"><a href="/web/20081006041440/http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/sfgate/indexn?blogid=26">Michael Bauer: Between Meals</a></span><br> <span class="text1sm">Talk food with The Chronicle's resident expert.</span><br> </td></tr> <!-- END ITEM --> <!-- START ITEM --> <tr><td><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20081006041440im_/http://imgs.sfgate.com/templates/types/universal/graphics/clear.gif" width="5" height="8" hspace="2" vspace="0" border="0"></td></tr> <tr><td valign="top"> <span class="text1mdb"><a href="/web/20081006041440/http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/chronicle/archive/2007/07/11/FDG9KQSFC91.DTL">About Our Reviews</a></span><br> <span class="text1sm">Get the facts on how and when The Chronicle Food section reviews restaurants.</span><br> </td></tr> <!-- END ITEM --> <!-- START ITEM <tr><td><img src="http://imgs.sfgate.com/templates/types/universal/graphics/clear.gif" width="5" height="8" hspace="2" vspace="0" border="0"></td></tr> <tr><td valign="top"> <span class="text2smb" id="orangered">Taster's Choice</span></b></span><br> <span class="text1mdb"><a href="/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/09/23/FD5312SCTD.DTL">Sourdough Baguettes</a></span><br> <span class="text1sm">Acme baguette earns an A+.</span><br> </td></tr> END ITEM --> <!-- START ITEM --> <tr><td><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20081006041440im_/http://imgs.sfgate.com/templates/types/universal/graphics/clear.gif" width="5" height="8" hspace="2" vspace="0" border="0"></td></tr> <tr><td valign="top"> <span class="text2smb" id="orangered">Seasonal Cooking</span></b></span><br> <span class="text1mdb"><a href="/web/20081006041440/http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/09/30/FDJN12FL7I.DTL">It's Picnic Weather</a></span><br> <span class="text1sm">October in the Bay Area brings some of the most picnic-perfect, festival-friendly weather of the year, so seize the day.</span><br> </td></tr> <!-- END ITEM --> <!-- START ITEM --> <tr><td><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20081006041440im_/http://imgs.sfgate.com/templates/types/universal/graphics/clear.gif" width="5" height="8" hspace="2" vspace="0" border="0"></td></tr> <tr><td valign="top"> <span class="text2smb" id="orangered">Food Conscious</span></b></span><br> <span class="text1mdb"><a href="/web/20081006041440/http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/09/30/FDCF1364QM.DTL">Sushi Without Guilt</a></span><br> <span class="text1sm">Tataki Sushi & Sake Bar in San Francisco is believed to be the only sustainable sushi bar in North America.</span><br> </td></tr> <!-- END ITEM --> </table> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20081006041440im_/http://imgs.sfgate.com/templates/types/universal/graphics/clear.gif" alt="line" width="234" height="1" hspace="0" vspace="5" border="0"/><br/> </td> <!-- gutter --> <td width="10" valign="top" rowspan="2"><img 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href="/web/20081006041440/http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/09/23/FDI3132L0O.DTL">La Toque</a>, Napa<br/> <tr><td class="text2sm" align="left" valign="middle" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" style="padding: 5px 5px 5px 5px; border-bottom: 1px solid #996633;" colspan="2"> <span class="text2smb" id="orangered">SFGate Revisits</span><br/> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20081006041440im_/http://imgs.sfgate.com/templates/types/universal/graphics/greybox5x7.gif" width="5" height="7" hspace="2" vspace="0" border="0"/><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20081006041440/http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/listings/restaurants/venue?vid=300573">Casa Orinda</a>, Orinda<br/> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20081006041440im_/http://imgs.sfgate.com/templates/types/universal/graphics/greybox5x7.gif" width="5" height="7" hspace="2" vspace="0" border="0"/><a href="/web/20081006041440/http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/listings/restaurants/venue?vid=181407">Anzu</a>, S.F.<br/> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20081006041440im_/http://imgs.sfgate.com/templates/types/universal/graphics/greybox5x7.gif" width="5" height="7" hspace="2" vspace="0" border="0"/><a href="/web/20081006041440/http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/listings/restaurants/venue?vid=258508">Presidio Social Club</a>, S.F<br/> </td></tr> <tr><td class="text2sm" align="left" valign="middle" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" style="padding: 5px 5px 5px 5px; border-bottom: 1px solid #996633;" colspan="2"> <span class="text2smb" id="orangered"><a href="/web/20081006041440/http://www.sfgate.com/food/bargainbites/2008/">Bargain Bites 2008</a></span><br/> <a href="/web/20081006041440/http://www.sfgate.com/food/bargainbites/2008/"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20081006041440im_/http://imgs.sfgate.com/c/pictures/2008/09/24_t/ns-bargain25_fis_0497367078_t.gif" width="64" height="64" hspace="2" vspace="3" border="1" align="left"/></a>Cheap, tasty eats that won't break the bank. Our annual guide to the best of Bay Area bargain dining.<br/> </td></tr> <tr><td class="text2sm" align="left" valign="middle" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" style="padding: 5px 5px 5px 5px; border-bottom: 1px solid #996633;" colspan="2"> <span class="text2smb" id="orangered"><a href="/web/20081006041440/http://www.sfgate.com/food/top100/2008/">Top 100 Restaurants</a></span><br/> <a href="/web/20081006041440/http://www.sfgate.com/food/top100/2008/"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20081006041440im_/http://imgs.sfgate.com/c/pictures/2008/04/06_t/cm_top1007slowclb07_t.gif" width="64" height="64" hspace="2" vspace="3" border="1" align="left"/></a>This year's of the best restaurants in the Bay Area features 19 new entries. Plus maps and 360-degree views.<br/> </td></tr> <tr><td class="text2sm" align="left" valign="middle" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" style="padding: 5px 5px 5px 5px; border-bottom: 1px solid #996633;" colspan="2"> <span class="text2smb" id="orangered"><a href="/web/20081006041440/http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/10/01/NSVF1364OB.DTL&type=food">Bargain Bites: El Metate</a></span><br/> <a href="/web/20081006041440/http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/10/01/NSVF1364OB.DTL&type=food"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20081006041440im_/http://imgs.sfgate.com/c/pictures/2008/09/29_t/ns-bargain02_met_0499195622_t.gif" width="64" height="64" hspace="2" vspace="3" border="1" align="left"/></a>This taqueria on the edge of the Mission District is a favorite for its well-edited standards and sunny atmosphere.<br/> </td></tr> <tr><td class="text2sm" align="left" valign="middle" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" style="padding: 5px 5px 5px 5px; border-bottom: 1px solid #996633;" colspan="2"> <span class="text2smb" id="orangered"><a href="/web/20081006041440/http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/10/01/NSQ9130RDE.DTL&type=food">Bar Bite: South Food + Wine Bar</a></span><br/> <a href="/web/20081006041440/http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/10/01/NSQ9130RDE.DTL&type=food"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20081006041440im_/http://imgs.sfgate.com/c/pictures/2008/09/29_t/ns-barbite02_sou_0499191516_t.gif" width="64" height="64" hspace="2" vspace="3" border="1" align="left"/></a>Part restaurant, part lounge, this Australia-focused spot offers good food and wine, stylish design and attentive service.<br/> </td></tr> </td></tr> </table> <p style="margin: 10px 0 10px 0; border: 0;"><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20081006041440/http://www.sfchroniclewineclub.com/"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20081006041440im_/http://imgs.sfgate.com/wine/graphics/wine_club_160x100_v2.gif" border="0"/></a></p> <!-- sky ad WAS here --> 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<br/> <table border="0" width="468 " cellspacing="0" cellpadding="1"> <tr><td align="left" valign="top" bgcolor="#CC9966"><table border="0" width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="5" bgcolor="#FFFFFF"><tr><td align="left" valign="top"> <table border="0" width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <!-- wine text header --> <tr><td class="text2smb" align="left" valign="top" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" width="50%" colspan="2"><span id="orangered">Chronicle Wine</span><br></td> <!-- more wine link --> <td class="text2sm" align="right" valign="middle" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" width="25%"> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20081006041440im_/http://imgs.sfgate.com/templates/types/universal/graphics/arrow_forward7x7.gif" width="7" height="7" hspace="0" vspace="0" border="0"><a href="/web/20081006041440/http://www.sfgate.com/wine/">more wine</a></b><br></td> </tr> <tr><td align="left" valign="top" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" colspan="3"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20081006041440im_/http://imgs.sfgate.com/templates/types/universal/graphics/clear.gif" width="1" height="3" hspace="2" vspace="0" border="0"></td></tr> <tr><td align="left" valign="top" bgcolor="#CCCCCC" colspan="3"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20081006041440im_/http://imgs.sfgate.com/templates/types/universal/graphics/clear.gif" width="1" height="1" hspace="2" vspace="0" border="0"></td></tr> <tr><td align="left" valign="top" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" colspan="3"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20081006041440im_/http://imgs.sfgate.com/templates/types/universal/graphics/clear.gif" width="1" height="3" hspace="2" vspace="0" border="0"></td></tr> <tr><td align="left" valign="top" class="text2sm"> <!--START WINE FEATURED ITEM --> <table border="0" width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr><td align="left" valign="middle" width="64"> <a href="/web/20081006041440/http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/09/25/WIBO132LTP.DTL"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20081006041440im_/http://imgs.sfgate.com/c/pictures/2008/09/22_t/wi-chardonnay26__0499125216_t.gif" width="64" height="64" hspace="0" vspace="0" border="1"></a></td> <td align="left" valign="top"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20081006041440im_/http://imgs.sfgate.com/templates/types/universal/graphics/clear.gif" width="1" height="5" hspace="2" vspace="0" border="0"></td> <td align="left" valign="middle" class="text2sm"> <b><a href="/web/20081006041440/http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/09/25/WIBO132LTP.DTL">Redeeming Chardonnay</a></b><br><span class="text1sm">How three wineries are elevating America's top varietal from punch line to powerhouse. <br></td></tr></table> <!-- END WINE FEATURED ITEM --> </td> <td align="left" valign="top" bgcolor="#FFFFFF"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20081006041440im_/http://imgs.sfgate.com/templates/types/universal/graphics/clear.gif" width="10" height="5" hspace="0" vspace="0" border="0"></td> <td class="text2sm" align="left" valign="middle" width="40%"> <!-- wine item 2 --> <b><a href="/web/20081006041440/http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/09/25/WI75130001.DTL">The Cheese Course</a></b><br> <span class="text1sm">Spain's Peñacorada is a creamy and approachable cheese for those unsure of blues.</span><p> </td></tr> <tr><td colspan="3" class="text2sm" valign="top"> <br> <!-- wine item 3 --> <b><a href="/web/20081006041440/http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/09/25/WIC112RJFI.DTL">Chronicle Wine Selections</a></b><br> <span class="text1sm">Napa Valley and Carneros Chardonnay.</span><br> </td></tr> </table></td></tr></table></td></tr></table> <br/> <span class="text2smb" id="orangered">Chronicle Food Articles</span> <span class="text2smb" id="gray">Wednesday, October 1, 2008</span><br/> <span class="text1md"> <font face="geneva,arial,sans-serif" size="2"><b><a href="/web/20081006041440/http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/chronicle/archive/2008/10/01/FDQ212OBPP.DTL"> Satisfying snacks </a></b></font><br> <font face="geneva,arial,sans-serif" size="1">.A few of the things I nibble and sip, to keep calories down: Beverages -- Iced tea. Living in England, I find iced tea a delicious indulgence. -- Iced coffee with three shots espresso over ice. -- Ea... </font><p> <font face="geneva,arial,sans-serif" size="2"><b><a href="/web/20081006041440/http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/chronicle/archive/2008/10/01/FDCF1364QM.DTL"> Food Conscious: Bringing sea change to menus </a></b></font><br> <span class="text1sm">Carolyn Jung </span><br> <font face="geneva,arial,sans-serif" size="1">.Glance at the menu of Tataki Sushi & Sake Bar in San Francisco, and you'll notice some glaring omissions. Notably missing from this tiny, 7-month-old establishment are such traditional staples as blu... </font><p> <font face="geneva,arial,sans-serif" size="2"><b><a href="/web/20081006041440/http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/chronicle/archive/2008/10/01/FDJN12FL7I.DTL"> Prime picnic weather inspires outdoor spread </a></b></font><br> <span class="text1sm">Casey Ellis </span><br> <font face="geneva,arial,sans-serif" size="1">.October in the Bay Area brings some of the most picnic-perfect, festival-friendly weather of the year, so I like to seize these days before winter rains make outdoor eating only a memory. This weeken... </font><p> <font face="geneva,arial,sans-serif" size="2"><b><a href="/web/20081006041440/http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/chronicle/archive/2008/10/01/FDQ212O9QU.DTL"> Roving Feast columnist becomes diet outlaw </a></b></font><br> <span class="text1sm">Marlena Spieler </span><br> <font face="geneva,arial,sans-serif" size="1">.You might have noticed my illustration shrinking. That's because the real-life Marlena has been steadily growing smaller and smaller. If I ever write a book about the last 1 1/2 years, I'd title it, ... </font><p> <font face="geneva,arial,sans-serif" size="2"><b><a href="/web/20081006041440/http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/chronicle/archive/2008/10/01/FDQQ134H3H.DTL"> Corrected Rustic Traditional Baguette and Goat Cheese Custard recipes </a></b></font><br> <font face="geneva,arial,sans-serif" size="1">. The baguette and goat cheese recipes that ran in the Sept. 24 Food section omitted some instructions. Here are the corrected recipes. Rustic Traditional Baguette Makes 3 baguettes, each serving abou... </font><p> <font face="geneva,arial,sans-serif" size="2"><b><a href="/web/20081006041440/http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/chronicle/archive/2008/10/01/FDIN13877G.DTL"> What's New: Academy Cafe and Moss Room at the Academy of Sciences open </a></b></font><br> <span class="text1sm">Miriam Morgan </span><br> <font face="geneva,arial,sans-serif" size="1">.Along with the Academy of Sciences reopening Saturday in Golden Gate Park came the long-awaited opening of the eating venues from Slanted Door's Charles Phan and Coco500's Loretta Keller. Phan's Acad... </font><p> <font face="geneva,arial,sans-serif" size="2"><b><a href="/web/20081006041440/http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/chronicle/archive/2008/10/01/FDQQ134F6E.DTL"> What's New: Crown & Crumpet opens </a></b></font><br> <span class="text1sm">Laura Compton </span><br> <font face="geneva,arial,sans-serif" size="1">.Afternoon English tea has been updated with modern touches at Crown and Crumpet, a new Ghirardelli Square tea salon. Husband-and-wife team Christopher and Amy Dean bring their background as owners of... </font><p> <font face="geneva,arial,sans-serif" size="2"><b><a href="/web/20081006041440/http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/chronicle/archive/2008/10/01/FDGP1357VA.DTL"> What's New: Cupcake trend going strong on the Peninsula </a></b></font><br> <span class="text1sm">Amanda Gold </span><br> <font face="geneva,arial,sans-serif" size="1">. Looks like that cupcake trend shows no sign of abating. In Palo Alto, the wars have officially kicked off. After much anticipation, Los Angeles-based Sprinkles recently opened in the Stanford Shoppi... </font><p> <font face="geneva,arial,sans-serif" size="2"><b><a href="/web/20081006041440/http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/chronicle/archive/2008/10/01/FD4K135R6B.DTL"> What's New: Eastside West, Estate and Bijou open </a></b></font><br> <font face="geneva,arial,sans-serif" size="1">.Eastside West The team behind Butterfly reopened Eastside West in the Marina on Friday with a limited menu featuring regional American cuisine from executive chef Dino Vasquez. A full menu rolls out ... </font><p> <font face="geneva,arial,sans-serif" size="2"><b><a href="/web/20081006041440/http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/chronicle/archive/2008/10/01/FDJK13892R.DTL"> What's New: La Mar Cebicheria Peruana opens </a></b></font><br> <span class="text1sm">Stacy Finz </span><br> <font face="geneva,arial,sans-serif" size="1">.Taking Peruvian cuisine to new levels, this waterfront restaurant is Latin American celebrity chef Gast锟絥 Acurio's United States debut. The swanky cebicheria (a place that specializes in ceviche, or ... </font><p> <font face="geneva,arial,sans-serif" size="2"><b><a href="/web/20081006041440/http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/chronicle/archive/2008/10/01/FD4N135NMG.DTL"> Dining Out: A new take on Thai in Berkeley </a></b></font><br> <span class="text1sm">Carol Ness </span><br> <font face="geneva,arial,sans-serif" size="1">.The white tablecloths are gone. The back wall has been moved back and a sleek blond-wood booth now occupies one corner, giving the dining room a less cramped feel. The west Berkeley space that housed... </font><p> <font face="geneva,arial,sans-serif" size="2"><b><a href="/web/20081006041440/http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/chronicle/archive/2008/10/01/FDGP133S7L.DTL"> Dining Update: Brunch is the way to go at Saint Michael's Alley </a></b></font><br> <span class="text1sm">Amanda Gold </span><br> <font face="geneva,arial,sans-serif" size="1">.Getting into Saint Michael's Alley for brunch can feel like getting caught in a traffic jam at rush hour. The restaurant holds only about 44, and there isn't much room on the sidewalk for lingering. ... </font><p> <font face="geneva,arial,sans-serif" size="2"><b><a href="/web/20081006041440/http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/chronicle/archive/2008/10/01/FDIN138881.DTL"> The Inside Scoop: New chefs at Circolo, Postrio; more Copia changes </a></b></font><br> <font face="geneva,arial,sans-serif" size="1">.With the change in seasons has come the changing of the guard at some notable Bay Area restaurants. 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