These addictive chews were spotted at Faletti Foods (308 Broderick at Fell), a gourmet grocer with discerning aisles filled with local and organic products. Charlotte's Confections was an unfamiliar brand, but a little digging revealed that it's actually the wholesale end of Shaw's of Millbrae (1395 El Camino Real at Millwood; there's also a San Francisco location on 122 W Portal at Vicente). Shaw's has entranced several generations of children in the city and on the Peninsula with its old-fashioned dedication to the sweetest of treats, and this product is a strong representative of the company's quality.
Among the more than 50 traditional offerings at Thai Noodle Jump (560 Balboa at 6th Ave.) in the Richmond District are six different kinds of pan-fried noodles, all priced under $8. Pictured here is the moo dang ($7.50) of vermicelli noodles with barbecued pork, carrots, broccoli, bok choy, green beans, and scrambled egg, a relatively plain yet tasty alternative or compliment to the many Thai dishes that lead with strong flavors like chili and lemongrass (neither of which are in this dish). With most items on the menu ranging from $6.50 to 8.50 (and only one item over $10), Thai Noodle Jump is worth a visit (or calling for delivery if you live nearby; 379-6422).
