Check, Please! Bay Area Season 13 episode 12 airs Thursday, September 27 at 7:30pm on KQED 9. See other television airtimes. And never miss an episode by subscribing to the video podcast.

In this episode, it’s Italy-meets-Louisiana-meets-backyard BBQ at All Good Pizza in San Francisco, a kid-friendly spot with great pizza and space to play. Then we uncover authentic Liberian cuisine, a rare culinary find, at Kendejah Restaurant in San Leandro. And finally, enjoy the warm welcome at Siam Bay Authentic Thai Cuisine in Oakland, where they make you feel a part of the family.

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My name is Leslie Sbrocco and I'm the host of Check, Please! Bay Area. Each week, I will be sharing my tasting notes about the wine, beer, and spirits the guests and I drank on set during the taping of the show. I will also share some wine, beer and spirits tips with each episode. This week I discuss: pinot gris.

Schramsberg ‘Mirabelle’ Brut, California $29

For the quality, Mirabelle is a top value for bubbly lovers. A label from iconic Napa Valley sparkling wine producer, Schramsberg, who has been crafting world-class wines for more than 50 years, this California bottling is class in a glass.