Vince Eats

I hate New Year's Resolutions and since they usually involve eating less or exercising more I thought it only appropriate for my non-resolution to involve eating more - or at least at some new places. Here are 12 spots in the Bay Area I've yet to try. Let me know what you think of these or hit my comments with other suggestions.

• Manresa, Zagat's new #3 in the SF Bay Area. I've been to Mina, Danko and French Laundry and Zagat's got it wrong by the way. Danko doesn't really fit in the same paragraph as French Laundry. Whoops ... i just did it myself. OK, Danko was good -- just different than French Laundry, as was Mina in San Francisco.
• A16, Sadly I'm in the Marina at least once a month and yet I've not been able to keep a reservation here. I've been to Pizza Antica, Zaccahry's and Tomasso's and I can't wait to see if A16 measures up.
• Pizzaiolo in Oakland, another budding Pizza & more joint that doesn't take reservations. Oakland's dining scene is coming along and I want to check it out.
• The Cheese Steak Shop, I've never been to Philly but rumor is this is just as good if not better. If they can top Jersey Joe's in Belmont I'll be impressed.
• Kirala in Berkeley, I can't expect their Sushi to top Sonny's but I can't wait to try it since 13 Yahoo! Local Reviewers all gave it 4+ Stars. Even Mikey likes it.
• Sushi Groove, one of Stoey's favorites. 'nuff said.
• What's up Dog?, I've been to Top Dog and Pink's but can this place really stand up to the West Coast's elite Hot Dog venues? We'll see.
• Burma Superstar another one of Stoey's favorites, and Carmen's and everyone that's reviewed it on Yahoo! Local. No reservations ... wait in line.
• Everett & Jones Barbecue, Gayot says "If you could have one last soul food dinner, you should choose E&J" - I'm game.
• COCO500, which is Bizou refactored. I liked Bizou the first time around quite a bit, so I can't wait to try Bizou 2.0.
• The last 2 are going to come from you, so hit my comments and tell me where in the Bay Area I should be eating. Dives, Fast Casual or Gourmet-Deluxe I'll give it a try.