Check, Please! You Gotta Try This!, season 1, episode 8, airs Thursday, October 28, at 7:30 pm, on KQED 9. See other television airtimes, and never miss an episode by subscribing to the video podcast. First up, we’re starting things off with the most important meal of the day: breakfast! Located in Millbrae in the South Bay, the family-owned Millbrae Pancake House has served up scratch-made pancakes and waffles for more than 60 years, like the thin, delicate Swedish Pancakes with...

Check, Please! You Gotta Try This!, season 1, episode 7, airs Thursday, October 21, at 7:30 pm, on KQED 9. See other television airtimes, and never miss an episode by subscribing to the video podcast. What’s better than bacon? Novato’s Bacon sizzles with breakfast delights, like the Pacifica Pan-Fried Frittata with smoked salmon, capers, sour cream and scallions — akin to a bagel and lox atop fluffy eggs. Next, we take the backroads through the hills of West Marin to Due West Tavern at...

Check, Please! You Gotta Try This!, season 1, episode 6, airs Thursday, October 14, at 7:30 pm, on KQED 9. See other television airtimes, and never miss an episode by subscribing to the video podcast. This week, we cruise down to Daly City for breakfast for dinner at Tselogs, where the Sisigsilog, a sizzling platter of savory chicken, a fried egg and garlic rice, is a fan-favorite. Then we’re off to San Francisco's Mission District for Beef Tartare at Ernest, a twist on the steakhouse...

Check, Please! You Gotta Try This!, season 1, episode 5, airs Thursday, October 7, at 7:30 pm, on KQED 9. See other television airtimes, and never miss an episode by subscribing to the video podcast. Fresh, fragrant and flavorful — this week’s special teen guests’ picks are all about melt-in-your-mouth delights! Mints & Honey, a chic, colorful cafe in San Carlos, whips up a Rose and Strawberry Waffle with fresh, unique floral toppings. Then, Milohas crafts traditional Colombian...

Check, Please! You Gotta Try This!, season 1, episode 4, airs Thursday, September 30, at 7:30 pm, on KQED 9. See other television airtimes, and never miss an episode by subscribing to the video podcast. We begin our quest through the Bay Area’s unmissable meals at San Francisco’s famed Arsicault Bakery, once crowned Bakery of the Year by Bon Appetit. We join the early birds to sink our teeth into the Kouign Amann, a sweet, flaky French pastry with a crispy, caramelized shell. Then, we...

Check, Please! You Gotta Try This!, season 1, episode 3, airs Thursday, September 23, at 7:30 pm, on KQED 9. See other television airtimes, and never miss an episode by subscribing to the video podcast. In the scenic town of Occidental, the Altamont General Store rolls out its Beef Hot Dog, with Hawaiian flair, topped with grilled pineapple relish, pickled mustard seeds, spicy ketchup, yuzu aioli and crispy shallots on a brioche bun. Then, Zante Pizza and Indian Cuisine in Bernal Heights...

Check, Please! You Gotta Try This!, season 1, episode 1, airs Thursday, September 9, at 7:30 PM, on KQED 9. See other television airtimes, and never miss an episode by subscribing to the video podcast. We're celebrating Oakland's vibrant, diverse community with three longtime Oakland residents - and the Bay Area dishes you have to try! First, singer-songwriter Fantastic Negrito finds inspiration at Oakland's own Dela Curo, where Chef Chikara Ono delights with his Omu Curry, a dreamy,...

Support Season 15 Restaurants From Home Check, Please! Bay Area Season 16 episode 4 airs Thursday, April 22 at 7:30pm on KQED 9. See other television airtimes. And never miss an episode by subscribing to the video podcast. From quirky diners to traditional bar-and-grills, it’s a trip down memory lane as Leslie Sbrocco looks back at some of the Bay Area’s most historic restaurants. Get Restaurant Information: * The Tadich Grill, San Francisco * Casa Orinda, Orinda * Tommy's...

Support Season 15 Restaurants From Home Check, Please! Bay Area Season 16 episode 3 airs Thursday, April 15 at 7:30pm on KQED 9. See other television airtimes. And never miss an episode by subscribing to the video podcast. Time to satisfy those carb cravings with our guests’ go-to places for the best Asian dumplings and noodles and Italian pastas made fresh daily. This special look back episode celebrates everything handcrafted! Get Restaurant Information: * Kingdom of Dumpling,...

Support Season 15 Restaurants From Home Check, Please! Bay Area Season 16 episode 2 airs Thursday, April 8 at 7:30pm on KQED 9. See other television airtimes. And never miss an episode by subscribing to the video podcast. From sushi and lobster rolls to oysters on-the-half-shell Leslie’s highlighting our guests’ favorite spots for the Bay Area’s freshest catch. Get Restaurant Information: * Waterbar, San Francisco * Moss Beach Distillery, Moss Beach * Old Port Lobster Shack,...

Support Season 15 Restaurants From Home Check, Please! Bay Area Season 16 episode 1 airs Thursday, April 1 at 7:30pm on KQED 9. See other television airtimes. And never miss an episode by subscribing to the video podcast. In this special look back, Leslie’s got the inside scoop on some of the Bay Area’s best bets for delicious dishes and mouthwatering meal kits to go. Get Restaurant Information: * Homeroom Mac and Cheese, Oakland * All Good Pizza, San Francisco * Aburaya,...

Support Season 15 Restaurants From Home Check, Please! Bay Area Season 15 episode 20 airs Thursday, September 10 at 7:30pm on KQED 9. See other television airtimes. And never miss an episode by subscribing to the video podcast. Our season finale begins in West Oakland with central Texas barbeque meets Italian delicatessen. With a beer garden, pinball machines and games, Stay Gold Deli has something for everyone. Then, we head to San Francisco’s Sunset District for expertly crafted brews...

Support Season 15 Restaurants From Home Check, Please! Bay Area Season 15 episode 14 airs Thursday, August 13 at 7:30pm on KQED 9. See other television airtimes. And never miss an episode by subscribing to the video podcast. This week, it’s all plant-based plates for our vegetarian guests! In San Francisco’s Mission District, Curry Up Now dishes out fast-casual Indian street food in funky packages: fried ravioli, sexy fries, and loaded burritos. Then, we devour fried falafel and freshly...

Support Season 15 Restaurants From Home Check, Please! Bay Area Season 15 episode 19 airs Thursday, August 6 at 7:30pm on KQED 9. See other television airtimes. And never miss an episode by subscribing to the video podcast. First, let’s take a stroll through North Beach for Neapolitan pizza at Il Casaro Pizzeria & Mozzarella Bar, which translates to “cheese maker” in Italian. Then, we may have died and gone to noodle heaven at Soba Ichi, where handcrafted soba noodles are made onsite...

Support Season 15 Restaurants From Home Check, Please! Bay Area Season 15 episode 18 airs Thursday, July 30 at 7:30pm on KQED 9. See other television airtimes. And never miss an episode by subscribing to the video podcast. Check, Please! Bay Area KIDS Special: For our first course, an avid reader strikes gold with fresh bites and stunning views at Treasure Island’s Mersea. Next up, a tennis champ hits an ace with rich khinkali and khachapuri at Bevri, Palo Alto’s first Georgian...

Support Season 15 Restaurants From Home Check, Please! Bay Area Season 15 episode 17 airs Thursday, July 23 at 7:30pm on KQED 9. See other television airtimes. And never miss an episode by subscribing to the video podcast. In the Tenderloin, Ethiopian cuisine shines in the orange oasis of San Francisco’s Tadu Ethiopian Kitchen. Across the Bay in Alameda, Afghan and Mediterranean flavors combine into unique delights at Angela’s Kitchen. Finally, two born and raised South Bay chefs deliver...

Support Season 15 Restaurants From Home Check, Please! Bay Area Season 15 episode 16 airs Thursday, July 16 at 7:30pm on KQED 9. See other television airtimes. And never miss an episode by subscribing to the video podcast. This week, we celebrate teachers with three teacher guests! First up, the flavors of the Amalfi coast bloom at a cozy pizzeria in Danville: Locanda Ravello. Next, Oakland’s Cafe Umami is the perfect spot for nourishing grain bowls crafted by a former microbiologist and...

Support Season 15 Restaurants From Home Check, Please! Bay Area Season 15 episode 15 airs Thursday, July 9 at 7:30pm on KQED 9. See other television airtimes. And never miss an episode by subscribing to the video podcast. Check, Please! Bay Area KIDS Special: It’s time for another trip to the kid’s table! Up north in Windsor, a programming whiz kid savors the hallmarks of Southern comfort food at Sweet T’s Restaurant + Bar. Next, a second-generation Check, Please! guest reviews his...

Support Season 15 Restaurants From Home Check, Please! Bay Area Season 15 episode 13 airs Thursday, June 25 at 7:30pm on KQED 9. See other television airtimes. And never miss an episode by subscribing to the video podcast. From Season 13, Berkeley’s La Marcha Tapas is a festive ode to Spanish Nightlife, where Taberna classics are given a distinct California twist. Next, from Season 12, it’s off to The Brazen Head in San Francisco, an old-school neighborhood bar that serves nothin’-fancy...

Support Season 15 Restaurants From Home Check, Please! Bay Area Season 15 episode 12 airs Thursday, June 18 at 7:30pm on KQED 9. See other television airtimes. And never miss an episode by subscribing to the video podcast. For a meal unlike any other, we start in a Richmond warehouse for a multi-course, farm-to-table communal dining experience at Anaviv’s Table. Then, tucked away in an El Cerrito stripmall, Larb Thai Food & Tapas concocts traditional Issan-style delicacies that are...

Support Season 15 Restaurants From Home Check, Please! Bay Area Season 15 episode 11 airs Thursday, June 11 at 7:30pm on KQED 9. See other television airtimes. And never miss an episode by subscribing to the video podcast. Up in Yountville, impeccably-precise sushi, famous fried chicken sandwiches, and other modern California classics are served with a smile at R+D Kitchen. Next, in San Francisco’s Dogpatch, fluffy beignets take on a starring role in Just For You Cafe’s Americana...

Check, Please! Bay Area Season 15 episode 10 airs Thursday, June 4 at 7:30 pm on KQED 9. See other television airtimes. Never miss an episode by subscribing to the video podcast. From Season 8, we start at Turtle Tower Restaurant, a Northern Vietnamese phở establishment in San Francisco’s Richmond District, where richly spiced broth and house-made noodles steal the show. Next, from Season 13, it’s off to Oakland's Temescal, where an eclectic hometown spot serves expertly crafted cocktails...

Support Season 15 Restaurants From Home Check, Please! Bay Area Season 15 episode 9 airs Thursday, May 28 at 7:30pm on KQED 9. See other television airtimes. And never miss an episode by subscribing to the video podcast. We begin at San Francisco’s Crustacean where Vietnamese flavors have been perfected in a secret kitchen by three generations of the An family. Then, we head north to Yountville for masterfully-crafted Puerto Rican cuisine. With a hyper-seasonal menu that changes daily,...

Support Season 15 Restaurants From Home Check, Please! Bay Area Season 15 episode 8 airs Thursday, May 21 at 7:30pm on KQED 9. See other television airtimes. And never miss an episode by subscribing to the video podcast. We begin at Tú Lan Vietnamese Restaurant, a hole-in-the wall in the Tenderloin that has cultivated a devoted following with comforting Vietnamese dishes for the past 43 years. Next, it’s off to Noe Valley for festive Balkan cuisine and wines at Bistro SF Grill. Finally,...