This week’s culinary adventure on a new Check, Please! Bay Area begins at Bhan Mae Vane in Alameda, a vibrant eatery specializing in bold, aromatic Laotian cuisine. Highlights include tangy, refreshing papaya salad, spicy and savory pad kee mao noodles, and perfectly crisped pork belly. Next, Emmy’s Spaghetti Shack in San Francisco’s Mission District combines a quirky, eclectic vibe with satisfying Italian-American comfort food. Guests enjoy their hearty five-layer Cadillac lasagna, spaghetti and meatballs, and their juicy, flavorful steak dinners served with red peppercorn jus and pesto spaghetti. Lastly, District in downtown Oakland brings an elegant yet approachable dining experience, offering expertly crafted shareable plates designed to pair with an artfully curated selection of wines and cocktails. From classic Margherita pizza and crispy arancini romano to tender lamb meatballs and elote topped with roasted chili crema and cotija cheese, District’s menu thrills both wine enthusiasts and food lovers alike.
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0:00 Check, Please! Bay Area (Season 19, Episode 15)
1:16 Bhan Mae Vane (Alameda)
3:31 Three Bay Area guests share their thoughts on Bhan Mae Vane
8:56 Where to find Bhan Mae Vane
9:26 Emmy’s Spaghetti Shack (San Francisco)
11:14 Three Bay Area guests share their thoughts on Emmy’s Spaghetti Shack
16:17 Where to find Emmy’s Spaghetti Shack
16:41 District (Oakland)
18:55 Three Bay Area guests share their thoughts on District
24:14 Where to find District
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6 Comments
My favorite former high school folk band lead singer now runs a spaghetti joint and is on my favorite show but set in another city… Best. Day. Ever.
Love the Lao papaya salad with fried chicken wings and sticky rice. Can't go wrong.
Ive been watching "Bay Area Check Please" ever sice it has been on PBS…Leslie is a wonderful guide through all of the culinary treasures of the Bay Area. I have mssed the Bay Area for so long and soon will be moving back and the food is one of the joys ive missed❤🎉❤🎉
A trip to Bhan Mae Vane would be wonderful, and I would love to taste Laotian cuisine! Those foods look delicious!
What an admirable thing it is to hear women speak so respectfully and lovingly about their mother!
Loved all three guest's recommendations. Simply adored how they all agreed and love each location. Amazing episode.
I love this show, Leslie does a great job.
I have tried various restaurants presented on the show that I would never have tried or even heard of.
Thank you