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Check, Please! Bay Area is KQED Public Television's local series featuring regular people reviewing San Francisco Bay Area restaurants. Find out more about this KQED series at: kqed.org/checkplease.

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    • Oct 29, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 27m AVG DURATION
    • 227 EPISODES


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    Check, Please! You Gotta Try This reviews: Swedish Pancakes, Kalbijjim, Lamb and Beef Shawarma Bowl

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2021 28:01


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

    Check, Please! You Gotta Try This reviews: Pacifica Pan-Fried Frittata, Steak Frites, Al Pastor Burrito

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2021 28:01


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

    Check, Please! You Gotta Try This reviews: Sisigsilog, Beef Tartare, Jajangmyeon

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2021 28:04


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

    Check, Please! You Gotta Try This reviews: Rose & Strawberry Waffle, Beef Empanada, Xiao Long Bao

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2021 28:01


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

    Check, Please! You Gotta Try This reviews: Kouign Amann, Grilled Pescado Tacos & Hand-Pulled Mozzarella

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2021 28:01


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

    Check, Please! You Gotta Try This reviews: Beef Hot Dog, “The Best Indian Pizza” & Fried Pork Chop Bento

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2021 28:01


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

    Check, Please! You Gotta Try This reviews: Chicken Milanese, Omu Curry and Chocolate & Vanilla Frozen Yogurt

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2021


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

    Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: Old School

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2021 27:50


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

    Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: Handcrafted

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2021 27:50


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

    Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: Fruits of the Sea

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2021 27:50


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

    Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: Tempting Takeout

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2021 27:50


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

    Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: Stay Gold Deli, Sunset Reservoir Brewing Company, Wayfare Tavern

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2020 28:10


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

    Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: Curry Up Now, Falafel Stop, Nick’s On Grand

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2020 28:10


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

    Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: Il Casaro Pizzeria & Mozzarella Bar, Soba Ichi

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2020 26:10


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

    Check, Please! Bay Area Kids reviews: Mersea, Bevri

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2020 26:10


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

    Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: Tadu Ethiopian Kitchen, Angela’s Kitchen, Braise

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2020 28:10


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

    Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: Locanda Ravello, Café Umami, Main Street Kitchen

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2020 27:50


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

    Check, Please! Bay Area Kids reviews: Sweet T’s Restaurant + Bar, La Note Restaurant, Magnolia Street Wine Lounge & Kitchen

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2020 28:10


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

    Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: La Marcha Tapas Bar, Brazen Head, Atelier Crenn

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2020 28:10


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

    Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: Anaviv’s Table, Larb Thai Food & Tapas, Mister Jiu’s

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2020 28:10


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

    Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: R+D Kitchen, Just For You Cafe, Rice Barn Thai Eatery & Wine Bar

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2020 28:10


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

    Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: Turtle Tower Restaurant, Copper Spoon Cocktails and Kitchen, Papillon Restaurant

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2020 26:04


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

    Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: Crustacean, Protéa

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2020 28:00


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

    Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: Tú Lan Vietnamese Restaurant, Bistro SF Grill, Attraversiamo

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2020 28:00


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

    Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: Mahila by Azalina’s, Le Paradis, A Mano

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2020 28:00


    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 reviews: Urban Putt, Lai Hong Lounge, Vesta

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2020 28:00


    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 reviews: Kura Revolving Sushi, Agrodolce Osteria, Burmatown

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2020 28:00


    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.

    Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: Big Country Kitchen, Denica’s Real Food Kitchen, Mama’s Royal Cafe

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2020 28:00


    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.

    Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: Range Life, Royal Feast, Daughter Thai Kitchen

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2020 28:20


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

    Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: PLāYT Restaurant & Bar, Xingones, Stonemill Matcha

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2020 28:20


    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.

    Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: Mourad, Niku Steakhouse, Causwells

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2020 28:24


    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: The Big 4 Restaurant, Pork Store Cafe, Lalime’s

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2019 27:04


    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: Zazie, Nick’s Next Door, Absinthe Brasserie & Bar

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2019 27:43


    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 review: Souvla, Zachary’s Chicago Pizza, Sancho’s Taqueria

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2019 26:40


    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: Caffe La Scala, Paradiso, Capo’s

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2019 26:47


    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 review: Sam’s Chowder House, Sangeetha Restaurant, Gerard’s Paella Y Tapas

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2019 27:15


    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: Alamar Kitchen + Bar, Sabores Del Sur, Pearl 6101

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2019 28:00


    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 review: Teni East Kitchen, Estrellita Mexican Bistro, Kabul Afghan Cuisine

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2019 26:40


    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: Bursa, The Italian Homemade Company, Rasa Contemporary Indian

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2019 28:00


    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 review: Dipsea Cafe, Ca’ Momi Osteria, New Mecca Cafe

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2019 26:40


    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: Guiso Latin Fusion, Rich Table, Nyum Bai

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2019 28:00


    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: Roosevelt Tamale Parlor, Bravas Bar de Tapas, International Smoke

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2019


    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: Teleferic Barcelona, Sodini’s Trattoria, Jubba Somali Restaurant

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2019


    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: Beretta, 7 Mile House, The Cheese Board Collective

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2019 28:00


    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: Shinmai, Asmara Restaurant, The Ice Cream Bar

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2019 28:00


    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 reviews: Cockscomb, Dobbs Ferry Restaurant, Cafe Gabriela

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2019 28:00


    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 reviews: Honor Kitchen & Cocktails, De La Torre’s Trattoria, Ichi Sushi

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2019 28:00


    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 reviews: Franchettis’, Aburaya, Locanda

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2019 28:00


    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 reviews: The Butcher’s Son, Sol Food, Al’s Place

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2019 28:00


    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 reviews: Trattoria da Vittorio, Jin Sho, San Jalisco

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2019 28:00


    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 reviews: Thirsty Bear Brewing Company, Nick’s Cove, Middle East Market

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2019 28:01


    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.

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