Check, Please! Bay Area Podcast

Bay Area residents review farm to table communal dining in Richmond, a hidden Thai gem in El Cerrito, and upscale Chinese in San Francisco.

Bay Area residents review farm to table communal dining in Richmond, a hidden Thai gem in El Cerrito, and upscale Chinese in San Francisco.

Bay Area residents review farm to table communal dining in Richmond, a hidden Thai gem in El Cerrito, and upscale Chinese in San Francisco.

Bay Area residents review farm to table communal dining in Richmond, a hidden Thai gem in El Cerrito, and upscale Chinese in San Francisco.

Bay Area residents review farm to table communal dining in Richmond, a hidden Thai gem in El Cerrito, and upscale Chinese in San Francisco.

Bay Area residents review farm to table communal dining in Richmond, a hidden Thai gem in El Cerrito, and upscale Chinese in San Francisco.

Bay Area residents review farm to table communal dining in Richmond, a hidden Thai gem in El Cerrito, and upscale Chinese in San Francisco.

Bay Area residents review farm to table communal dining in Richmond, a hidden Thai gem in El Cerrito, and upscale Chinese in San Francisco.

Bay Area residents review farm to table communal dining in Richmond, a hidden Thai gem in El Cerrito, and upscale Chinese in San Francisco.

Bay Area residents review farm to table communal dining in Richmond, a hidden Thai gem in El Cerrito, and upscale Chinese in San Francisco.

Bay Area residents review farm to table communal dining in Richmond, a hidden Thai gem in El Cerrito, and upscale Chinese in San Francisco.

Bay Area residents review farm to table communal dining in Richmond, a hidden Thai gem in El Cerrito, and upscale Chinese in San Francisco.

Bay Area residents review farm to table communal dining in Richmond, a hidden Thai gem in El Cerrito, and upscale Chinese in San Francisco.

Bay Area residents review farm to table communal dining in Richmond, a hidden Thai gem in El Cerrito, and upscale Chinese in San Francisco.

Bay Area residents review farm to table communal dining in Richmond, a hidden Thai gem in El Cerrito, and upscale Chinese in San Francisco.

Bay Area residents review farm to table communal dining in Richmond, a hidden Thai gem in El Cerrito, and upscale Chinese in San Francisco.

Bay Area residents review farm to table communal dining in Richmond, a hidden Thai gem in El Cerrito, and upscale Chinese in San Francisco.

Bay Area residents review farm to table communal dining in Richmond, a hidden Thai gem in El Cerrito, and upscale Chinese in San Francisco.

Bay Area residents review farm to table communal dining in Richmond, a hidden Thai gem in El Cerrito, and upscale Chinese in San Francisco.

Bay Area residents review farm to table communal dining in Richmond, a hidden Thai gem in El Cerrito, and upscale Chinese in San Francisco.

Bay Area residents review California cuisine in Yountville, beignets in the Dogpatch, and fusion Thai dishes in Vacaville.

Check, Please! Bay Area reviews Northern Vietnamese phở in San Francisco, a stylish and eclectic menu in Oakland and French classics in Fremont.

Bay Area residents review Vietnamese-fusion in San Francisco and Puerto Rican plates in Yountville.

Bay Area residents review Vietnamese cuisine in the Tenderloin, Balkan dishes in Noe Valley, and farm-to-table plates in Brentwood.

Bay Area residents review Mamak Malaysian cuisine in Noe Valley, fresh phở in Hayward, and handmade pasta in Hayes Valley.

Check, Please! Bay Area Kids chows down on pub-grub in between games of mini-golf in the Mission, classic dim sum shared during family festivities in San Francisco's Chinatown and thin-crust pizzas crisped to perfection in Redwood City.

Check, Please! Bay Area Kids find sushi that arrives speedily via conveyer belt in Cupertino, classic Sicilian plates from a multi-generational Berkeley kitchen, and Burmese-fusion tucked away in a tiny corner of Corte Madera.

Guests go on a breakfast bonanza with deep-fried comforts in Concord, fusion concoctions made with love in Castro Valley, and regal classics in Oakland.

Guests feast on farm-to-table cuisine in Livermore, Sichuan and Tanjia platters in Millbrae, and colorful Southern Thai street food in Oakland.

A food writer, a food influencer, and a pastry chef sample Southern staples in Hayward, street tacos in Oakland, and matcha cream puffs in San Francisco.

In the Season 15 premiere, stars from San Francisco's Hamilton review modern Moroccan dishes, exquisite steaks, and mouth-watering burgers.

Check, Please! Bay Area reviews a historic railroad tycoon spot in San Francisco, a pig-themed breakfast institution in Haight-Ashbury, and quintessential California cuisine in Berkeley.

Check, Please! Bay Area reviews a cozy neighborhood bistro in San Francisco, a stylish and elevated comfort food destination in Los Gatos and a polished French brasserie in San Francisco.

Check, Please! Bay Area Kids chomps garlicky fries in San Francisco, famous Chicago deep dish pizza in Pleasant Hill, and gigantic burritos in Palo Alto.

Check, Please! Bay Area reviews an eatery with bustling European vibes in Walnut Creek, a stylish and eclectic menu in San Leandro and an Al Capone-inspired restaurant in San Francisco.

Check, Please! Bay Area Kids savors new spots for fresh seafood on the shores of Half Moon Bay, comforting dosas in Sunnyvale, and hearty paella in Santa Rosa.

Check, Please! Bay Area reviews a spot in Oakland where Mediterranean and Asian influences meet fresh seafood, authentic Chilean cuisine in Walnut Creek and a refined American restaurant with carefully crafted cocktails in San Francisco.

Check, Please! Bay Area Kids find a breakfast institution in Mill Valley, authentic Pizza Napoletana in Napa, and a family-owned, neighborhood hangout in Pittsburg.

Check, Please! Bay Area reviews an Eastern Mediterranean spot in San Francisco, fresh, house-made pasta in Berkeley and traditional coastal Indian cuisine with a modern twist in Burlingame.

Check, Please! Bay Area Kids find a breakfast institution in Mill Valley, authentic Pizza Napoletana in Napa, and a family-owned, neighborhood hangout in Pittsburg.

Check, Please! Bay Area reviews a small Latin fusion eatery with big flavors in Healdsburg, a Californian restaurant in San Francisco with an eclectic and seasonal menu and vibrant Cambodian cuisine in Oakland.

Check, Please! Bay Area reviews a Mexican-inspired menu at a San Francisco institution, delicious Spanish bites in Healdsburg and globally-inspired offerings and Southern comforts back in San Francisco.

Check, Please! Bay Area reviews a lively taberna with Basque-inspired pintxos in Walnut Creek, an old-school Italian eatery with friendly neighborhood vibes in San Francisco and home-style East African cooking in San Jose.

Check, Please! Bay Area reviews an impress-your-friends Italian spot in San Francisco, a family (and dog) friendly roadhouse in Brisbane and a worker-owned and operated pizza shop in Berkeley.

Check, Please! Bay Area reviews a modern Japanese izakaya in Oakland, a family-owned North East African eatery also in Oakland and a 1930's-style soda fountain in San Francisco.

Check, Please! Bay Area finds rustic cuts of meat and upscale pub food both in San Francisco, and sandwiches with a Filipino twist in Oakland.

Check, Please! Bay Area finds exceptional cocktails and delightful bar bites in Emeryville, classic Italian ambiance in Pleasanton, and seasonal Japanese cuisine in San Francisco.

Check, Please! Bay Area finds Italian and German cuisine in Santa Rosa, Japanese fried chicken in Oakland, and a romantic Italian ambiance in San Francisco.

Check, Please! Bay Area finds vegan delicatessen meats in Berkeley, Puerto Rican cuisine in Marin, and seasonal California produce in San Francisco

Check, Please! Bay Area finds Calabrian-influenced Italian cuisine in San Francisco, fresh Japanese cuisine in Palo Alto and unforgettable soups back in San Francisco.

Check, Please! Bay Area finds a craft brewery dishing flamenco in San Francisco, a historic waterfront retreat in Marshall and a family-owned Persian market in Berkeley.