Huw Thornton

"the bar i wish i had around in college. shuffleboard, sassy bar-babes, loud music. and you can order ethiopian from across the street, which comes in real handy after a few scrimshaws."

"best pho i've had in the east bay to date. real body to the broth, and thank god they leave some fat on the brisket, which is usually too lean."

"a real deal sports bar. not some watered down, hipsterized version of the same. like, you could get your ass kicked here. great boiler maker specials, and (usually) big buck hunter pro in the back."

"my local watering hole. pliny the elder and blind pig on tap!!"

"my favorite pakistani in berkeley. lamb biryani, brain masala, goat anything (curry or haleem). really nice folks, too."

"might be my fave restaurant in bezerkely. lovely grilled chicken bits, and things like pork belly, agedashi tofu, beef tongue and more. chix thigh oysters and livers particularly good."