If you live in the United States, here’s your chance to win a copy of Carolyn Jung’s new cookbook, San Francisco Chef’s Table. You got a taste of what’s inside via the ribs recipe from State Bird Provisions. What's inside the book?
You’ll find handsome chef portraits – lots of them. Among the Asian chefs featured, there are familiar chefs like Martin Yan and Hiro Sone and his wife Lissa Doumani of Michelin-star Ame. In the mix are young powerhouses like Belinda Leong of B Patisserie (I’ll be baking something from her this week) and Dennis Lee of Namu Gaji.
Each of the 55 chefs contributed recipes and they run the gamut. Leafing through, you'll see obvious Asian dishes like pan-fried noodles with XO sauce (MY China) and tandoori chicken (Amber India). But there are also nifty new twists, like recipes for an elaborate bowl of breakfast rice congee (Spice Kit) and gutsy Thai mango scone (Craftsman and Wolves).
San Francisco Chef’s Table offers a nice survey of the restaurants shaping the Bay Area’s food scene. No, you won’t find hole-in-the-wall spots but there’s plenty in the work for anyone to get a sense of what is available at Northern California eateries these days. With regard to the recipes, they’ve thankfully been scaled down for us mere mortal home cooks.
So, if you’re interested in getting a copy for free, here’s your chance!
Here’s the giveaway lowdown:
Prize: 1 copy of San Francisco Chef’s Table
Who is eligible to enter: Anyone with a United States mailing address.
How to enter: Simply leave a comment on this post. Your favorite San Francisco restaurant(s)? Anything else you’d like to comment about! Include your email address so that I can contact you directly if you win.
Can you enter more than once? Yes, if you’re a fan of the VWK Facebook page, follow me on Twitter, included me in a Google+ circle, or have joined me on Pinterest or Instagram you can enter an extra time for each of those social media networks. If we’re buddies on all four, then shoot, you can enter five (6!) times. If you’re doing multiple entries, let me know who you are by including something like [FB], [Twitter], [Pinterest], [Instagram], [Google+] in your comment.
Deadline to enter: Monday, March 31, noon (PST)
Selection, notification, and getting the books: The winner will be randomly selected via Random.org and notified by email. The winners will be announced next Tuesday, April 1 (no April Fool’s). I’ll send the winner the book. If you’d like more details, read the official giveaway rules.
Thanks for entering and good luck!
Julie says
I love B Star Bar: unfussy and inexpensive, yet fun, modern, and (importantly) delicious. As for dessert, b patisserie can't be be beat. Maybe I just love "b" restaurants..!
duncan says
looks good
Candice says
My favorite San Francisco restaurants are My Tofu House, Gary Danko, Ramen Yamadaya, and Sweet Maple.
Candice says
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Bonita W says
Nopa, San Francisco
Candice says
I follow you on [Google+].
Candice says
I follow you on [Pinterest].
Linda says
I don't yet have a favorite, but I'm planning on visiting San Francisco and would like to find one. Your newsletter is the best!
Lynne says
It would be a dream for me to visit San Francisco - and while I'm dreaming, I'd visit each and every one of these restaurants!
eddie says
Mission Chinese!
Greg Dendler says
Zuni Cafe
Adriana says
I've got too many favorites to name! Tu Lan is a favorite place to take out-of-town guests, and both of the Lers Ros are fantastic. Marnee Thai is also a favorite (also both branches, with a preference for the innermore one.)
Randi says
I was just in SF a couple weeks ago. I LOVED breakfast at Sweet Maple and at Mymy! I can see myself planning another trip just to go eat at those places again 🙂
Nang Huynh says
My favorite dim sum restaurant is actually little outside of San Francisco, in Daly City called Koi Palace.
Kim Brown says
I'm heading to San Fran for the first time in June, this book may help influence my dining itinerary!
Liz Pollock says
My favorite place to go is Tommy's Joint! Something for everybody!
Cathy says
Delfina, Slanted Door, Zuni
Cherelle K says
Everything looks yummy; haven't been to San Francisco yet but now I so want to.
Judit + Corina @ WineDineDaily says
We have not been to San Francisco in quite some time and would love to win the book to be prepared for our next trip! How exciting that Martin Yan is in the book, we loved his show. Cheers and thank you!
Linda Richards says
I love your giveaways! Please enter me! My favorite place in SF is the Slanted Door! 🙂
Linda Richards says
I "LIKE" you on FB!
terri says
I don't usually get out to eat much, but I'm compiling a list of restaurants to try "someday"!
Gin Yang says
I love your dumpling course!
Mary says
Yes, please! Facebook and Pinterest, too
Kathy P says
Fave SF restaurant - anything on Fisherman's Warf!
Kathy P says
I like you on FB
Kristie V says
Two of my favorites are Kuleto's and SPQR. And of course, Boulevard! So many to choose from!
Kristie V says
Two of my favorites are Kuleto's and SPQR. And of course, Boulevard! So many to choose from! (FaceBook)
Kristie V says
Two of my favorites are Kuleto's and SPQR. And of course, Boulevard! So many to choose from! (Instagram)
Kristie V says
Two of my favorites are Kuleto's and SPQR. And of course, Boulevard! So many to choose from! (Does Craftsy count?)
Elisha G says
I would LOVE to win this! What an amazing prize! Good luck everyone!
Shari Linger says
Tin Vietnamese in SF.
Mari u says
Zuni cafe, slanted door
Mari u says
I follow you on pinterest!
Mari u says
I follow you on facebook!
Teresa Phan says
Clam chowder in a bread bowl!
Carolsue says
Two of my favorite restaurants in SF are the French Laundry and Tarantino’s Restaurant by Fisherman's Wharf.
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Carolsue says
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I am a public follower of yours on Google+ as Carol Ezovski
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Kristin says
I enjoy the dumplings at Kingdom of Dumpling!
T doolittle says
Uh... I have not visit San Fran yet so I don't know any restaurants. Amazon here I come.
Thuy A says
Ben tre! Following you on Pinterest!
Petra says
To find out our favorite restaurant, Uwe and me definitely need that book. And because we can't fly all the time to SF to check it out, we should try to copy the menus in Berlin! And of course Berlin needs more Californian spirit! So I see only two solutions: We get the book, or you have to come personally to Berlin! 😉
P.S. By the way, we have an American postal address.
[email protected] says
All Seasons - love their Dim Sum. So glad I found your website and Facebook page. 🙂
Nancy says
Favorites? R&G Lounge, La Mar, and Cafe Bunn Mi
[email protected] says
Too many "favorite" restaurants, but really like Hakka & Champa Garden in SF and Vientian in Oakland. Love your website!
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Jason says
I have a couple, I am a big fan of Ike's Place and Gary Danko's
Sandy says
I like the number of Chinese restaurants in SF, and my current favorite is Hong Kong Lounge for dim sum.
Melanie says
I haven't been to San Francisco but winning the book would give me some ideas of restaurants to try when I make it there!
Gail says
Thanks, Andrea. Going to SF next month and these comments are a great resource!
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linda mach says
Tadich grill
Amelie says
I used to love Scala Restaurant. Would love to try others when I have a chance to visit SF again. 🙂
Karen says
Heading to SF next month and would love to find the best places to eat. I also follow you on Pinterest and have all of your Craftsy classes.
Linda Richards says
I follow you on Pinterest.
Kelly says
Oh my, where to start? How about just saying that I miss eating in SF - I used to be able to eat there often, but alas, not so frequently now. But I love it - pretty much anywhere, any food! And I love your blog, [FB} and [Pinterest] too!
Kristin Ly says
I haven't been, but my new husband and I are going to be trying some out on our way to China this summer!!
Quynh says
I appreciate that you work on many different food, not just Vietnamese / Chinese!!
Moby says
Slanted Door!
Laura says
looks like a great book - I'm on FB and pinterest as well!
HSM says
I follow you on Twitter and this book looks delicious!
sansai says
Just sitting down to eat Mapo Tofu from Asian Tofu. I am addicted to that recipe.
Certainly not my favorite restaurant in SF, but in my old hood (the inner sunset) there's a vietnamese place called Perilla. They make one of the foods I miss most… the deboned, deep fried chicken leg. They call it their 5 spiced chicken. Get it with the soup and it comes on the side. or atop vermicelli, or next to garlic noodles if that's your thing.
Susan Wilkinson says
Scoma's
Tina W says
Haven't been to San Francisco in years but reading about all this food has me thinking it's time for a vacation... full of eating!!!
Tina W says
I like on Facebook (Tina Woo0
Tina W says
I follow on Twitter (@tinawoo21)
Rex Hays says
I LOVE your books. I'm sure this will be a good addition . Slanted Door.
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Doris says
Love San Francisco!
Quyen says
Love the egg tarts at golden gate bakery!
Lynne says
Hard to pick a favorite, but maybe Nopalito, Mama's, or one of the way too many bakeries I seem to visit!
Beth Boyadjian says
Wish you had a cafe in Charlotte, NC! Love all your creations.
Alea says
Bar Tartine has been a favorite of mine for many years. I also enjoy Mission Local Eatery and a nondescript noodle place in the outer Sunset 🙂
Elma says
Slanted Door!! for the food, the delicious bar drinks, and the view.
Mittnay says
As a former N. Californian living in the south, I try to replicate all the amazing Asian food I had access to here in my southern home. This cookbook would be a huge help!
Lilly says
Had beenin san francisco many moons ago and love it!'
Barbara says
I live just outside WDC and there are no shortage of great Asian restaurants but SF is tops!
Andrea - I have all your cookbooks. Love them. Just started reading your blog. Totally enjoy.
Linda Richards says
I follow you via Twitter.
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Linda Richards says
I follow via Google+ (added you in a circle)