"If I want it to be a special night, I check. I double check. I triple check," the twenty-something femme told me eagerly.
For a night on the town, what could deserve such scrutinizing appraisal? Is it hair fussed over for half an hour? Nope. Freshly applied war paint, mascara and all? That's not it. An outfit painstakingly replicated from the runways? Not even close.
What this savvy lass checks thrice is Yelp, the social networking community where locals opine honestly on everything from a trip to the dentist to their favorite barista. Known as Tisha K., she is a bona fide Elite Yelper, unrepentant foodie, and maker of warm Fremont memories for the past decade and a half. As FeedMe types this sentence, she has 262 total reviews, the bulk of which feature Fremont and other East Bay businesses. Most of her Fremont-centric appraisals are devoted to supping and sipping. While Yelp reviews aren't limited to restaurants, Miss K. characterizes the community as a crew of down to earth people that have great taste and a penchant for good deals. This is why FeedMe often checks these impartial opinions of the Fremont food scene, and why FeedMe decided to speak with this epicurious Yelper.
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| A toast to the host with the most, with a wonton! Elite Yelpers Tisha K. and Darryl P. having a tasty time at Shooting Star Cafe in Oakland following the latest Yelp Elite Event. (Photo courtesy Tisha K.) |
Fremont Foodgasms and Where to Find Them
Tisha isn't the only food evangelist in town, but FeedMe's eye was caught by her curiously named homage to hometown nibbles: "Fremont Food-gasms." This is a compilation of her fave fifteen locales to eat what she describes as "basically, an orgasm for your mouth." In other words, the food tastes pretty darn good. You can find the list here: http://www.yelp.com/list/fremont-food-gasms-fremont.
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| Are your eyes bigger than your stomach? Tisha K. shares a dumpling with cousin and fellow Yelper Deepti R. (Photo courtesy Tisha K.) |
Tisha's Top Picks for Good Friends, Good Food, and Good Fun
"Food is a love affair...I'd like to look back on my younger years and say, you know what? I did have some good times. I did eat some great food. And I had awesome friends. So whenever I go out to a place I keep that in mind, and Yelp helps me do that."
-Tisha K.
For your benefit, dear reader, FeedMe asked this local expert to reveal tips for celebrating good friends, good food, good fun, and perhaps a food love affair of your own.
Bar
Saddle Rack
42011 Boscell Road
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 979-0477
www.thesaddlerack.com
Tisha enjoys the nightlife here, including a mechanical bull ride, live country music, and a huge dance floor. Don't forget to bring enough for the cover charge!
Burritos
Mission Jarrito Mexican Restaurant
1530 Washington Boulevard
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 770-9661
"I have trouble finishing their burritos, because they are so massive. They're so mouthwatering, and you can get them either regular or super wet... [The owners] are very nice, very hospitable, very service oriented."
Cheap Eats
Costco (Food Court)
Pacific Commons Shopping Center
43621 Pacific Commons Boulevard
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 897-1091
www.costco.com
"What can I get for a dollar fifty? Hot dog and a drink at Costco!" You and your wallet can also delight in pizza by the pie or by the slice, salads, sundaes, churros, and frozen drinks.
Chinese and Dim Sum
Asian Pearl
43635 Boscell Road
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 979-1368
"There are many places in the Bay Area that could be cheaper [for dim sum], but none of them has the quality that Asian Pearl has." Tisha often dares to eat the unfamiliar, and found the goose intestine surprisingly delightful.
Coffee
Bay Street Coffee Company
4000 Bay Street
Suite A
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 353-9590
"Bay Street is my go-to place, either for chit-chatting and hanging out with friends, or studying 'til the wee hours of the morning."
Dessert
The Prolific Oven
43337 Boscell Road
Pacific Commons Shopping Center
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 252-1098
www.prolificoven.com
"They have any dessert you could think of. They also serve wine, and who doesn't want wine with their dessert?"
Frozen Yogurt
Fro-ggie
1554 Washington Boulevard
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 623-8642
www.fro-ggie.com
Tisha likes redeeming her frequent buyer card for free frozen yogurt. "It makes you happy," she giggled.
Grocery Shopping
Marina Foods
46196 Warm Springs Boulevard
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 249-9199
"If you want fresh fish, they've got it for you, 'cause the fish is still alive before they kill 'em!" Besides a variety of seafood, Tisha recommends signing up for the Marina membership card to earn points redeemable in the prepared foods section.
Gyro
Zorba's Mediterranean Cafe
46505 Mission Boulevard
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 490-2227
http://zorbascafe.net
Legit gyros. 'Nuff said.
Indian
Chutney
3352 Mowry Avenue
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 769-6666
www.chutneyfremont.com
North Indian cuisine, including Tisha's beloved tikka masala, tandoori chicken, and tandoori fish.
Pearl Milk Tea
Tapioca Express
43421 Christy Street
Pacific Commons Shopping Center
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 226-8200
When you're looking for an alternative to the typical coffee house hangout, "Tap Ex" is a local favorite.
Pizza
Pizza and Curry
42136 Blacow Road
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 687-0000
www.pizzaandcurry.com
India meets pizza, and deliciousness ensues. "It's like a medley of spices in your mouth, on a pizza! You have to go and try it."
Sushi
Yuki Japanese Restaurant
1932 Driscoll Road
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 656-5021
http://sites.google.com/site/yukirestaurant/
Tisha loves the mirugai (Geoduck clam), ama-ebi (sweet shrimp), and unagikama dinner (smoked salmon neck).
Thai
Sala Thai Restaurant #1
39170 State Street
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 792-0770
www.salathai-restaurant.com
Don't be fooled by the humble exterior; inside there is great food and amazing service. Tisha recommends the sate skewers, seafood red curry, and tom yum goong.
Vegetarian
Chaat Bhavan
5355 Mowry Avenue
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 795-1100
www.chaatbhavan.com
Tisha recommends ordering the paratha, which for the uninitiated she describes as "a tortilla with a filling, like radishes, potatoes, and sometimes paneer."
This list is not exhaustive, and is the opinion of but one hungry individual. What are some of your favorite places to eat in Fremont? Leave a comment and let everyone know!
Good Friends, Good Food, Good Fun
-FeedMe Fremont
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