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Galangal spices dishes up gingerly How many of us, while slurping down a bowl of Asian soup, have noticed a tasty-looking brownish disc, about the size of a quarter, bitten into it, and discovered it to be so woody that you couldn't actually chew it?... 49 Square Miles: Square 34 - Bayview landmarks For an overview of the 49 Square Mile project, go to sfg.ly/49miles . Now we're delving further into each neighborhood, 1 square mile each week. Square 34 takes us straight down Third Street into the Bayview district,... Tandoori naan favorites into Hall of fame Our Taster's Choice Hall of Fame is getting a little crowded. A week after three maple syrups made it into the hallowed hall, it's time to welcome a pair of whole wheat bread products. Tandoori naan, a leavened... John Fink's surprising turkey sausage It was during the last holiday season that The Chronicle's Food & Wine staff met John Fink - not in person, but through his food. We tried a turkey cassoulet that he was selling over the holidays. It turned out to be... Jessica Largey in charge of Manresa kitchen The seeds of Manresa are scattered throughout the Bay Area, with chef-owner David Kinch 's influence felt indirectly through his ideology and directly through the alumni of his restaurant. Now there's more where that... Presidio Social Club lovely, but service lags Few places have the history and allure of San Francisco's Presidio Social Club, which looks out over the lush Presidio landscape. With dogs and their companions playing catch in the green grass, it feels like an... Mission Bowling Club, S.F.: Comfort food The clatter of falling bowling pins, followed by cheers of victory and/or groans of defeat, will tip you off that this is not your usual Bar Bites experience. With a menu comprising technique-driven comfort food... What's New: Top 100 Restaurants app Smart phone-users now can have The Chronicle's 2012 Top 100 Bay Area Restaurants at their fingertips, with critic Michael Bauer's annual guide available as a free app for iPhone and Android phones. The app allows... Chef's Night In - James Syhabout James Syhabout's freezer used to be filled with ice cream. Now, with a baby at home, vanilla and chocolate have gotten the boot. "Now, we have Emma food," says Syhabout's wife, Stacy Ly. Emma is the couple's... S.F.'s Central Kitchen opens; Flour + Water spinoff The Flour + Water gang had hoped to open their new venture, Central Kitchen, a bit earlier than Thursday. But, delays can mean the restaurant gods are smiling. And they did, offering chef-partner Thomas McNaughton and...