Check, Please! Bay Area Season 13 episode 24 airs Thursday, December 20 at 7:30pm on KQED 9. See other television airtimes. And never miss an episode by subscribing to the video podcast.

Our first guest is a teen who's been chowing down on the homey Italian fare at Antipastos in San Jose ever since he was a bambino. Next up, an ultimate frisbee champ who shares his love for The Veg Hub, a fast-casual spot offering healthy, hearty vegan dishes in Oakland. Can't decide between a steaming bowl of ramen or a sushi roll instead? Well, an avid young baker thinks she's found the perfect solution at Coco's Ramen, a cozy Japanese restaurant in San Francisco that offers the best of both worlds.

Host Leslie Sbrocco and guests on the set of season 13 episode 24. (Grace Cheung)

Get Restaurant Information:

* Antipastos (San Jose)

* The Veg Hub (Oakland)

* Coco's Ramen (San Francisco)