Back when we had FoodGal Carolyn Jung and her husband MeatBoy over for dinner for our FoodBuzz 24, 24, 24 Cioppino Hot Pot meal, we discussed many topics, including the best steaks. We were of the opinion that the Grill on the Alley has the best steaks in the South Bay. But MeatBoy prefers Alexander’s Steakhouse in Cupertino.
Alexander’s is a high-end, contemporary American steakhouse with Japanese influences (most notably, they serve real Japanese Kobe beef). Recently, we had the opportunity to go to Alexander’s for dinner with our friend Manuel and his family. This is the same Manuel who has eaten steaks all over the world and has concluded that steaks at The Grill on the Alley are the best he’s had. How does Alexander’s compare?
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Are you hungry for Xiao Long Bao?
Xiao Long Bao at HC Dumpling in Cupertino
We had just finished shopping at the farmer’s market and were looking for a place to eat lunch. I remembered that one of our friends recommended this place in Cupertino Village on Wolfe Rd called HC Dumpling. She said that their xiao long bao were pretty good, on par with the world-famous Din Tai Fung xiao long bao. We hadn’t had xlb in a while, so we decided to check them out.
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We went here on the recommendation from some friends of ours that this was the place to go for good, Hong Kong-style noodles.
First up, Soy Sauce Chicken with Rice. Daniel enjoyed this dish so much, he almost ate all of the rice! When we tasted it, we knew why. The sauce had the perfect balance of sweet and savory
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