LAist: Michael Bauer Responds: And So Do We

guest

Wed, 01 Aug 2007 08:06:17 -0800

Too bad in LA you have to drive 50 miles to even reach a restaurant. I love walking.

guest

Tue, 31 Jul 2007 09:52:35 -0800

San Francisco has better Chinese food than Los Angeles? Maybe ten years ago. Now this may be still true if your idea of good Chinese food is PF Chang's or you've never ventured east past the 5 freeway. SF is one of the greatest dining towns, no doubt, but it fares poorly when compared to LA when we're talking about genuine ethnic eats not defined by an Anglo palate (*cough*Mission burritos*cough*). But I'll definitely tip my hat off to San Francisco when it comes to finer dining, California cuisine, vegan/vegetarian spots and Italian (LA's one noticeable Achille's heel).

guest

Tue, 31 Jul 2007 00:22:09 -0800

New York and Boston have better pizza than LA.

desilist

Mon, 30 Jul 2007 23:05:39 -0800

SF has better Chinese food? I sure hope that was sarcastic response to the pizza comment. Otherwise, I'm going to restart this flame war. Full disclosure: I'm a SFist reader and a "City person." I'm only here because Michael Bauer did what a reviewer does best (stir up a fuss). But... I grew up in LA. So when you say SF has better Chinese food are you doing a Chinatown to Chinatown comparison or what? (I might concede that one, but both Chinatowns have been in decline for over a decade.) But if we include greater LA metro, then SGV (east-side, baby) is home of the real Chinese food action. Not only are the prices cheaper than the Bay area, but the taste and selection is much better. Only damage occurs when the LACo DoH gets too uppity... Like demanding metal steamers instead of bamboo ones. (Real Chinese food rarely has a letter "A" hanging in the door.) But hey, I understand there's different strokes for different folks. When it comes to "American" cuisine, I'll take SF any day of the week over LA. I'm sure we won't be seeing any industry types in SGV anyway. But which industry are we talkin' 'bout here? Entertainment? Or perhaps just media (old and new)? Just kidding. I appreciate that "Chinese Beverly Hills" comment from July 11th. But perhaps that's better aimed at Hacienda Heights or Diamond Bar than MPK. Oh wait my LA hat is showing... (This post is for entertainment purposes only.)

guest

Mon, 30 Jul 2007 17:08:17 -0800

You are hilarious. Jason Biggs is a "star" to us in SF. We don't see too many of them around, so anyone remotely recognizable on TV or the big screen is a somebody. I just posted a defense for the article in your original post. As an LA lover living in the Bay Area, there are lots of haters in SF (did you see the comments on his blog?). It's ok though, when I first moved up to the SF from LA I wasn't even aware there was some sort of rivalry until people up here said, "LA sucks. We're so cultured." Uh...ok, sure. So why is the OK and US Weekly the most tattered magazines in the gym? But I have gotten spoiled and think everything is far away when I go down to LA though.

Carrie Meathrell

Mon, 30 Jul 2007 15:19:14 -0800

Heh heh...thanks, yo. ;)

guest

Mon, 30 Jul 2007 15:17:03 -0800

Nice recovery ;) - C. Harmon