Check, Please! Bay Area Season 13 episode 23 airs Thursday, December 13 at 7:30pm on KQED 9. See other television airtimes. And never miss an episode by subscribing to the video podcast.

Up first, a water polo player who loves spicy food and finds it as often as possible at Zareen's, a bustling spot offering contemporary Pakistani and Indian cuisine in Palo Alto. Next, it's a gal with a sweet tooth, who can't get enough of the rich frosty shakes at Oakland's Park Burger. Finally, a young hockey fanatic who always says"si" to authentic Pueblan specialties at San Jose's Tu Mero Mole.

Host Leslie Sbrocco and guests on the set of season 13 episode 23. (Grace Cheung)

Get Restaurant Information:

* Zareen's (Palo Alto)

* Park Burger (Oakland)

* Tu Mero Mole (San Jose)