Where to Root for the Raiders: Ricky’s Sports Theatre & Grill in San Leandro, California

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Ricky's Sports Theatre & Grill is located in the heart of Oakland Raiders territory. The legendary sports bar is nationally recognized as the second best sports bar in the United States. You are not a bona fide member of the Raider Nation until you have had a drink at Ricky's.

Restaurant Review: Luis Jr’s Mexican Food in Old Sacramento

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uan Jr's Mexican Food is one of at least two Mexican restaurants in Old Sacramento. Established in 1965, it is considered by many foodies to be one of the best - if not THE best - Mexican restaurants in the California capital.

Restaurant Review: Posada Southwestern Cuisine in Livermore, California

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Posada Restaurant in Livermore, California, serves innovative Southwestern cuisine with bold flavours and contemporary touches. The menu runs from tapas to mains to desserts. Open for lunch and dinner, the eatery has indoor and outdoor seating.

Buena Vista Cafe San Francisco

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Buena Vista is a San Francisco institution that is equally popular with locals and tourists. Serving a mouth-watering menu of that consists of all-day breakfasts, burgers, sandwiches, entrees, and desserts, it is most famous for its Irish Coffee

Restaurant Review: Pakwan in San Francisco Serves Authentic Pakistani Cuisine

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Pakwan is a popular chain of South Asian restaurants in the San Francisco Bay Area serving authentic Pakistani and Indian dishes in contemporary yet comfortable surroundings. Check out this first-hand review of an outlet in the Sunset district.

Restaurant Review: Estrellita Mexican Bistro in Los Altos, California

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Estrellita Mexican Bistro & Cantina is a family style Mexican restaurant. Established in 1958, the eatery serves classic Mexican dishes. There is a colourful indoor dining room and outdoor seating on a patio in front of the restaurant.

San Francisco Restaurant Review: Fior d’Italia, America’s Oldest Italian Eatery

Fior d'Italia is a popular Italian eatery in the heart of North Beach in San Francisco, a.k.a. "Little Italy". Located in a heritage structure with a history of more than 110 years, it serves classic Italian cuisine in elegant surroundings.There is live music two afternoons a week.

Restaurant Review: McDonald’s Grilled Artisan Chicken Sandwich

McDonald's in South San Francisco near San Francisco International Airport offers more than food: there is convenience, training in self-service electronic menus, yummy (and healthy) menu options, and a short course in American culture.

Birthday Bash at T’ang Court in Hong Kong

T'ang Court in Hong Kong is one of only four Chinese restaurants in the world to have been awarded three Michelin stars. Is it the food? Is it the service? Is it the ambiance? Five committed foodies go undercover to find out what, exactly, is the secret of this respected eatery.

Hong Kong’s Best Hamburger Chains: Triple O’s by White Spot

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Review of Triple O's a Canadian fast food chain with outlets in Hong Kong featuring burgers in between McDonald's and gourmet burger outlets. What's the verdict?