Let me break this down nice and simple: If you like deviled eggs, you'll love the Dutch Goose. They serve these spicy deviled eggs ($1.25 for an order of two halves; $10 for a whole plate) that are delish. While we were waiting in line tonight, I was kidding with Jon and said I was just going to order a plate of eggs for my dinner. After I tasted them, I wish I had actually made good on that notion. Next time ...
(Apparently, the Dutch Goose's egg recipe goes several owners back — to Pete Eccles, who was the guy who gave the place its name. Before he came along, it was called the Busy Bee.)
As far as the other food here, it's your average hamburger, hot dog, etc., joint. The fries aren't consistently crispy enough for my taste. The ambiance is ... well, don't let it deter you. The wood booths and long tables feature years and years of carved names and sentiments. It's one of those eateries that's just an institution 'round here (especially amongst Stanford students and alum). But, really, how can you NOT love a place that sells bags of peanuts and lets you throw the shells right down on the floor?
Other perks: 12 beers on tap, plenty of flat-screen TVs, a heated patio out back, a pool table, and even some arcade games.
Dutch Goose
3567 Alameda de las Pulgas
Menlo Park, CA
(650) 854-3245
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Monday, February 06, 2006
The Prince of Wales Pub, San Mateo
The $1 beers and $1 hot dogs at Bay Meadows race track just weren't enough for us on Friday night, so after losing a few bucks on the horses, we headed around the corner to The Prince of Wales Pub.
This is a bar that has managed to survive more than three decades -- without any marketing gimmicks, big-screen TV, pool table, fancy cocktails, etc. The first time I visited Prince of Wales (which was several years ago), a band comprised of half a dozen octogenarian was there to entertain the crowd. Darts and a couple of arcade games are also available. But the real reason to come here isn't for any kind of scene; it's all about the fish and chips (served with garlic ketchup!). And, if you're brave, the Habanero Hamburger. Finish one of these bad boys -- a beef patty with a sauce made of chile oil, horseradish and habaneros -- and your name and photo go up on the "Wall of Flame" for all to admire.
To wash down your fish and chips or that spicy burger, the Prince of Wales offers 70 bottled beers and 11 draught beers for its Beers of the World Club. On a warm day, the outdoor patio is the perfect spot to hang out.
If you're looking for good, cheap British fare (of course "bangers and mash" are on the menu) in an unpretentious, friendly setting, this hole-in-the-wall is a must.
TIP: You order your food at the bar in the back, they call your name when it's ready, and you pick it up yourself. There's no table service here.
The Prince of Wales Pub
106 E. 25th Street
San Mateo, CA
650) 574-9723
This is a bar that has managed to survive more than three decades -- without any marketing gimmicks, big-screen TV, pool table, fancy cocktails, etc. The first time I visited Prince of Wales (which was several years ago), a band comprised of half a dozen octogenarian was there to entertain the crowd. Darts and a couple of arcade games are also available. But the real reason to come here isn't for any kind of scene; it's all about the fish and chips (served with garlic ketchup!). And, if you're brave, the Habanero Hamburger. Finish one of these bad boys -- a beef patty with a sauce made of chile oil, horseradish and habaneros -- and your name and photo go up on the "Wall of Flame" for all to admire.
To wash down your fish and chips or that spicy burger, the Prince of Wales offers 70 bottled beers and 11 draught beers for its Beers of the World Club. On a warm day, the outdoor patio is the perfect spot to hang out.
If you're looking for good, cheap British fare (of course "bangers and mash" are on the menu) in an unpretentious, friendly setting, this hole-in-the-wall is a must.
TIP: You order your food at the bar in the back, they call your name when it's ready, and you pick it up yourself. There's no table service here.
The Prince of Wales Pub
106 E. 25th Street
San Mateo, CA
650) 574-9723
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