Restaurant Review: Della Fattoria

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Yum Yum Yum! Della Fattoria is a fantastic brunch spot where you can get your fix of pancakes, french toast, and delicious lemon-rosemary bread. Since my friends and I been to almost every brunch place in Petaluma, we decided to try a new restaurant we had not been to. When I entered Della Fattoria, it felt warm, inviting, and homey. There were fall decorations from wall to wall, pumpkins scattered about, and fresh wild flowers on each table. As I looked around at all the families with small children digging in to the scrumptious looking food, it definitely reminded me of Starry Hollow (there's a Gilmore Girls reference for the girls out there).

I ordered the pancakes, because, well, pancakes are my favorite! Kylah ordered the french toast and our friends Katie and Greg ordered the piadina. I think I can speak for everyone when I say all dishes deserved a 10/10! The pancakes were rich and flavorful, but not too big of a portion. And from the looks on everyone else's faces, I think most choices on the menu were great as well! We met one woman from out of town who comes to this restaurant every weekend for the brunch--she said everything on the menu is great and that we should try their home-baked breads that they are known for.

Strawberry Pancakes

Piadina

French Toast

   

 Overall, this was a wonderful restaurant that I am excited to return to! Next time, I'm planning on trying their lunch menu and buying some lemon-rosemary bread!

Restaurant               Rating out of 5                   Price                 Would Try Again?

Della Fattoria                  4.8                               $$                        YES please!

Restaurant Review: Racha Cafe

While there are, oh I don't know, around a million Thai restaurants in Berkeley, Racha Cafe is one of the best! Not only is it conveniently located on Telegraph Ave., it's also well priced and has great service! It's definitely been one of my favorites while living in Berkeley- a place I know I can always get my fix of Pad Kee Mao! They are also super accommodating with dietary needs, and can make substitutes in any dish.  I recently went to Racha Cafe with one of my good friends. She ordered the Tofu Salad- a mix of tofu, greens, veggies, and cashews in a flavorful and spicy sauce.

Tofu Salad

 I ordered the Vegetable Rolls- white noodles, veggies, and tofu wrapped in rice paper with peanut dipping sauce. Both dishes were delicious and at the end of the meal we got tasty little tamarind-flavored candies!

Vegetable Rolls

So the next time you're strolling down Telegraph and get the craving for Thai food- head to Racha Cafe. My favorite dishes (since I've probably been here one too many times) are the Pad Kee Mao, Vegetable Rolls, Red Curry, and Green Curry. Just a tip: bring cash if you are planning on spending less than $10.

Restaurant               Rating out of 5                   Price                 Would Try Again?

Racha Cafe                          4.1                                $                        Clearly

Resturant Review: Pork Store Cafe

Photo by Toroeater E.

Photo by Dani S.

Photo by Toroeater E.

The best time to go to the Pork Store Cafe is defiantly for brunch. I ventured out to the Mission a Sunday or two ago to the cafe's Valencia location, the original is located in the Haight. The layout of the restaurant was open and bright with artwork and an array of interesting and mismatched overhead lampshade lights. Though it was busy we did not have to wait long to get a table and the service was never lagging.

For  $13 you can have one of Pork Store's inventive and healthy portioned dishes and a mimosa (and no, it's never too early in the morning for a mimosa), which I think is more than worth the money. I myself had the Chorizo Special which consisted of chorizo sausage, mushrooms, onions, fresh salsa, basil & spices with eggs over medium on top. The dish also came with a side of hash browns and two buttermilk biscuits that all but melted in my mouth. I would be lying if I said I stopped eating once I got full, it was too good to resist  finishing! So overall a very good experience, Pork Store knows brunch.

Restaurant                Rating out of 5               Price             Would Try Again?

Pork Store                      4.8                           $$                         Yes!