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Their authentic Italian meats are enough to make me happy. And the cranky counter guys seem to be all part of the charm.
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Molinari Delicatessen
Cuisine: Italian Deli
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North Beach |
6/7/2006
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Went there for lunch, I had the nicoise, my friend had the soup/salad combo. I guess that even though salade nicoise is a certain, very particular combination of ingredients, every french restaurant must have their own interpretation of it. I am used to the nicoise at a certain other french bistro that adds, among other things, a dollop of mayonniase. I never particularly loved that, but for some reason, I missed it on this salad. It was good--a little heavy on the tuna, but otherwise just ok. My friend seemed happy with his selection. What really wowed us both was the chocolate mousse! It wasn't like a chocolate flavored whipped cream, but it was rich & a little heavy, yet stil light. Sharing one was just right, since two obviously handcrafted truffles come with the check. An original and lovely way to end a meal and thank your guests. Lastly, loved the eclectic cafe/bistro environment.
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The Butler & The Chef Bistro
Cuisine: French (Bistro)
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Pacific Bell Park/South Beach |
5/31/2006
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Triptych has a hip SOMA location, a great space, a very urban edgy, yet warm feel to it. Although the food was all *beautifully* presented, my friend and I were slightly disappointed with each dish because they just lacked...passion. While they *looked* great, they just lacked the interesting flavors and personality one would expect from the looks of the place--and the beautiful presentation of the food. They were out of a lot of things, which I could see after the long holiday weekend, but one egregious mistake was substituting skirt steak (or flank, whatever it was) for the sirloin listed on the menu. If they're going to substitute, they should let the patron know ahead of time. I wouldn't have ordred it had I known it was not going to be what was on the menu. The owner came to talk to us and was open to feed back, which to me showed he really cared, and he expressed that he is making some changes that'll improve the restaurant. I really hope so, because it's got SO much potential.
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Triptych
Cuisine: Fusion
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SoMa |
5/30/2006
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A great little neighborhood cafe, though I would probably not be up to waiting for a seat on the weekends. I don't think they're "trying" to be too French at all. It's American food that is, perhaps, French influenced. Very simple, well-prepared food. The cottage fries were probably the *least* greasy I have ever had. The lovely French server was very kind to tell me I could stay as long as I wanted to work on my homework & finish my tea.
Since I can never resist a bargain, I must go for the 5-7 prix fixe to sample their dinner menu.
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Curbside Cafe
Cuisine: American Bistro
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Upper Fillmore |
5/23/2006
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Ok, so it's a tourist trap: over-priced mediocre food ($10.95 for a burger and the server couldn't even tell me if it was Niman's or not? But actually not the worst I've had) with a great view. It's in a cool old building with original WPA murals in it and old mosaics with a little miniature model of Golden Gate Park in the entry way. On my last visit, my friend & I had fun tracing our bike ride through the little model like, um...tourists. But I digress. They have a good selection of _ale_ (vs. lagers which are usually a bit smoother in my opinion) style microbrews and yes, an over priced menu. But you can't beat the view-great for watching the sunset. Best in the off season weeknights.
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Beach Chalet Brewery
Cuisine: American (Traditional)
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Outer Richmond |
5/21/2006
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I really had a great evening here with a friend eating at the bar. We were talking to other people there, and it felt really communal. The food was actually better than I had anticipated. The salmon was some of the best I've ever had--it was cooked medium rare, as it should be--but the shaking beef far out shone it. I loved that they seemed to have used some of the produce from the farmer's market that is held there weekly. The tangy pluot tart was fantastic and was complimented with the light sweetness of a scoop of white pepper ice cream. It made me think of Cibo Matto.
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Slanted Door, The
Cuisine: Vietnamese
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Embarcadero |
5/21/2006
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I go here a couple of times a week to grab a bite to eat since it's a couple doors down from my work. The staff is great, and I find it has a little more ambiance than other coffee houses--I like that they have the big, cushy sofa & chairs. Occasionally I kill some time there between appointments and hang out & read. I've noticed that it seems to be a hotspot for online daters to meet. Watch for people timidly approaching others: "Hi, are you (insert name here)?" I try to avoid even going there on Sundays, as the line is out the door. Raoul's bagel, with it's bacon, egg & cheese is one of my favorites, as is the ruben and the apple chicken salad.
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The Grove
Cuisine: American Bistro Coffee Shops
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Pacific Heights |
5/21/2006
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One of my favorite little places in the city. Unpretentious, intimate, and simply good, authentic rustic Italian food. A great date restaurant. It's small and they don't take reservations or credit cards, so be ready to wait in line and be armed with cash. Worth the wait and definitely a good value. The service is excellent, food is good--similar to that of A16 but better, and without the annoying crowd.
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L'Osteria del Forno
Cuisine: Italian Pizza
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North Beach |
5/21/2006
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If you want your tea sipping to be a whole experience, not just slurping bagged tea from a paper cup, this is a great place. They have a huge selction of teas, including my favorite--dragon pearl jasmine, as well as rare Pu-erhs (sp?), and herbal tisanes. On my first time here I had some jasmine tea--I can't recall the name--that came in a ball and opened like a blossom in my cup as it steeped. It was beautiful. The staff that has waited on me has always been really knowledgeable about the tea and the traditions of serving tea. In short, Samovar has done a tea house just the way I would do it. OK, so I'm not really too keen on their new "wait to be seated" policy, so I hope they do away with that, but as whole experience, I'd say it's above average.
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Samovar Tea Lounge
Cuisine: Tearoom Fusion Tapas
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Castro |
5/21/2006
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Waaay overrated, so sorry to say, because the staff is really nice. I went three different times just to make sure, and I won't be going back, despite the fantastic wine list. The food wasn't that interesting, and it's very loud & echo-y.
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A16
Cuisine: Italian Wine Bar
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Marina |
5/21/2006
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I went here recently for the first time with a group of 11. We all agreed: Good food, Great ambiance, excellent service. Can't wait to go back.
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Baraka
Cuisine: French Mediterranean
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Potrero Hill |
5/21/2006
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I didn't have the coffee here, so I can't comment on that. But It's a great place to have something to drink while waiting to be seated at Burma Superstar.
Though it was small, I love the environment. Sofas, vintage-y chandeliers, and they're not trying too hard to be an "art gallery". Eclectic, warm & colorful, but still clean. Soft lighting. No flies buzzing around.
But what TOTALLY won me over is that they played Calexico's Black Light. I'll be back.
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Blue Danube Coffee House
Cuisine: Coffee Shop American Bistro
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Inner Richmond |
5/21/2006
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Great, flavorful, fresh thai food nicely presented. Clean, great location. Friendly, warm service. I feel lucky to have stumbled upon this gem
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Neecha Thai Cuisine
Cuisine: Thai
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Upper Fillmore |
5/20/2006
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This is absolutely one of my favorite hole-in-the-wall restaurants. Both the spinach leaf appetizer and the green papaya salad are two of my favorites. The Cambodian menu here is similar to Thai food, but slightly more interesting, in my opinion. At Ankhor Borei you will find an extensive menu with grilled seafood dishes, curries, and a huge selection of vegetarian dishes. The Vegetarian Clay Pot Duck is vegetarian "duck" in a rich curry sauce that will win over even the most strict carnivores. Very reasonably priced.
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Angkor Borei
Cuisine: Cambodian
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Bernal Heights |
5/20/2006
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Simply some of the best mexican food. I'm compelled to call it "Modern Mexican" food. It's light & flavorful. When I requested that something be prepared in vegetable oil rather than butter, they cheerfully agreed to do so. The veggie dishes are good and the salsa is amazing.
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Papalote
Cuisine: Mexican
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Mission |
5/20/2006
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A Parisian friend introduced me to this restaurant & to this day he maintains that it's the best valued French restaurant in San Francisco. The food was good, service good. I'd return in a heartbeat.
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Metro Cafe
Cuisine: French (Bistro)
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Western Addition |
5/20/2006
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A friend & I discovered this place when I discovered my favorite place in North Beach (L'osteria del Forno) was closed on a Saturday night due to a family emergency. We wanted to go somewhere off the main tourist drag, so we walked. And we found Ristorante Ideale. We were graciously & immeditely seated. We shared a shredded zucchini salad, which I enjoyed, and I'm usually pretty apathetic about zucchini. We both ordered the sea bass which was baked in parchment with herbs and white wine. Bellissimo! It was very moist. The servers (one of whom was from Rome) were extremely attentive (almost TOO attentive), flirtatious and really quite funny. I found the prices a little high, but I would go back, if only to try the food again before I develop a stronger opinion.
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Ristorante Ideale
Cuisine: Italian
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North Beach |
5/20/2006
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First of all, as you approach the case of cakes at Miette, something may strike you as eerily familiar. Perhaps it's because the shop--particularly the cakes and the case that house them--are reminiscent of artist Wayne Theibaud's paintings. This is on purpose, as one of the owners has a background in art and is a huge Wayne Theibaud fan. She wanted to make cakes like the ones in his paintings.
Conceptually, Miette--a french styled organic patisserie, is extremely clever. Their products are unique, rich and sinful--not to mention organic, too. The counter staff are always warm & friendly--no attitude here. The lemon tart, after tingling in your mouth, will send you on the biggest sugar rollercoaster you've ever been on. I took one of the chocolate cherry cakes with the white icing to an event and everyone raved about it. Miette is the only place I will buy cakes from now on. Not that much pricier than other bakeries, and worth every penny.
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Miette Cakes
Cuisine: Organic Bakeries
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Embarcadero |
5/20/2006
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I liked that Maverick was small & intimate with a warmly colored interior. The menu wasn't huge, but was large enough that it took my friend & I a few minutes to decide what we wanted to order. We started with the crab puffs, which were very crabby. Then, on the server's recommendation I had the scallops and my friend had the steak frites. The scallops were tender & flavorful, surrounded by tiny tender bits of cauliflower. My friend loved the super skinny french fried potatoes ( I hesitate to call them french fries) that came with his steak. Though he found the steak to be a little fatty, it was tender and cook to the correct temp. Best of all was the service. Do you know what I just LOVE? When the server has the human understanding to know that if he starts taking plates before everyone is finished, some people may feel like they ate too quickly, and others may feel rushed. Our server waited until it was obvious we were both done and promptly removed
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Maverick
Cuisine: American (New)
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Mission |
5/20/2006
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What is it that makes it so packed at lunch? Is it the bento box lunch specials? The dragon rolls? Decent food, but I've had better. Stick to the sushi though...the last time I got some meat (can't remember if it was chicken or salmon) over rice, it was a little rubbery. Fast, friendly service.
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Tokyo Express Restaurant
Cuisine: Japanese Sushi
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Downtown |
5/20/2006
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Maybe it was the date I was with...maybe it was the fact that my ex-boyfriend had misdirected me to what I though was a tasty little Cambodian hole in the wall we had been to. I wasn't crazy about this place. I would recommend Angkor Borei instead.
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Angkor Wat Cambodian Restaurant
Cuisine: Cambodian
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Inner Richmond |
5/20/2006
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This was down the street form where I was living a few years ago. I remember, during lulls in the conversation briefly looking at the movie on the wall, but what I love about Foreign Cinema is the whole experience: Walking down the candle lit corridor, and entering the patio, where there are either individual tables or communal tables. The braised lamb cheeks (I think that's what I had)...the exposed brick walls...I love this place.
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Foreign Cinema
Cuisine: Californian Mediterranean
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Mission |
5/20/2006
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Classic American Cuisine. Love the atmosphere--it's very east of the Mississippi feeling, and that they save one huge table in the bar for drop ins. Geez I love communal seating. You just don't find enough of that in the US. The Salmon at lunch was great, my friend was a little blaise about the burger
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Town Hall
Cuisine: American (New)
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SoMa |
5/20/2006
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Stopped in for dinner one night with a friend. We had to wait, but they took down my cell phone # & called when the table was ready. Good food & I liked the atmosphere, though nothing stood out too much in particular--the spanakopita was decent. I recall wanting to try more than we did. I think I need to go again to form a stronger opinion. Decent service, not too hovering or intrusive
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Chez Nous
Cuisine: Mediterranean Small Plates
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Pacific Heights |
5/20/2006
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Love this place. It's the only place I've found that has exquisite lattes, great sandwiches & cookies, AND a backyard patio. It can get a little crowded pre theater, but ususally it's pretty quiet--good place to take your laptop & get some work done
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Arlequin
Cuisine: American Bistro
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Hayes Valley |
5/20/2006
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I've been here a few times meeting friends after work. I like the little, and I mean *little* bar area. Good drinks, good appetizers--though their cheese plate was more fruit than cheese. Decent service even when they're busy. Note to self: Check it out for dinner one of these nights.
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Cafe Claude
Cuisine: French (Bistro)
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Downtown |
5/20/2006
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The service on a Saturday evening was overly cheerful and really just ok. Like they were trying too hard but missing the mark. I have to say, it's tough, though, working in a place that's overrun with tourists. And it was. The Ahi Tartare was actually really good, though I wasn't crazy about the potato chips stuck in it. The Naan was like warmed pita bread, not what I was expecting, though I did like the papaya & ginger salad. I wouldn't make a huge effort to go back.
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E&O Trading Co.
Cuisine: Asian Southeast Asian
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Downtown |
5/20/2006
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I'm torn: do I review my new favorite little cafe so that now there will be hordes of people flocking to it and I no longer get my favorite table? It's bad enough that they're out of my favorite pastries when I get there!
Or do I not review it and keep it all to myself?
But I really like this place and I have to tell everyone...because I'm a blabbermouth when it comes to that which I like.
So...yeah. Nothing's perfect! But Cafe du Soleil sure comes close. The food is fresh--I love that they have a little mini kitchen area and a pastry case rather than a bunch of cellophane wrapped baked goods piled up on the counter. The owners are friendly, they play good music. It's relaxing. I like it
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Cafe Du Soleil
Cuisine: French (Bistro) Coffee Shop
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Lower Haight |
5/20/2006
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It went like this: I walk in to the counter and I'm greeted by an older italian man (I assume he was the owner) who took my hand in his and began saying the most flattering things to me in Italian. I'm already won over. I order the grilled salmon to go.
The staff is very down to earth & friendly, but not overly so. As I was standing there at 11:45, I noticed that nearly everyone working there wasn't only doing *their* job, but doing whatever they could to keep things flowing. What teamwork! A definite reflection of the management/ownership, I believe. I noticed the place filling up with financial district workers, business types, and obvious regulars that knew the staff by name.
My salmon was good, but not the best I've had. It was almost like it wasn't cooking fast enough for them, so they popped it into a frying pan. Sort of half grilled, half fried. But not over cooked, for sure. The veggies were cooked just right. Satisfying to say the least.
Note to self: I must go back
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Mangia Tutti Ristorante
Cuisine: Italian
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Downtown |
5/20/2006
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Everything was great! And I'm picky! The service was almost intuitive! The timing was perfect! My friend had the green beans & I had a salad. We were both happy. Then my friend had the grilled shrimp, which were lightly spicy--they were a winner. I had the scallops in the sunchoke puree--I knew when I ordered them that I was not a sunchoke fan, and that confirmed it. The scallops needed to be partnered with something different--the puree didn't do the succulent little morsels justice. Not bad, but just sort of...bland.
For such a cavernous, warehouse type of space, it didn't seem cold. The whole place was filled with sort of a warm, gold ambiant glow. I'd go check it out again, definitely.
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Medjool
Cuisine: Mediterranean Tapas Small Plates
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Mission |
5/20/2006
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I was introduced to you, Zarzuela, for the first time back in 1999. Since then, yes, I'll admit that I've been to other restaurants.
But please don't call me unloyal, Zarzuela. Although I was fairly happy with you back then, you see there *are* other restaurants out there. I returned with fond memories of passing plates of tapas to friends, laughing, soft, glowing light...but I had never tried the paella...until now. Call me a risk taker, call me foolish... but the other reviewers who say it is bland are right. Sort of. If a diner doesn't like salty dishes, I think they'd be ok. I would describe the flavor more as 'earthy' with the subtle hint of saffron. I will come back again & again to sample your small plates (the escargot & mushrooms are great) & your tasty sangria, Zarzuela, and I may...just MAY even give the paella another chance.
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Zarzuela
Cuisine: Spanish Tapas
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Russian Hill |
5/20/2006
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A friend & I stopped in to grab a bite to eat & had their beer also. I really liked the ahi tuna tartare garnished with taro chips to scoop it up with. My friend & I shared both of the salads that are on the menu, one spinach, one mixed greens. We pushed the mixed green one aside (though that was good too, and soon had its turn) and ended up devouring the spinach one, which had a warm dressing with chunks of bacon. My friend had the chicken empanadas that were tasty too. Loved the medium, copper-colored beer. A nice, little neighborhoody microbrewery.
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Eldo's Grill & Microbrew
Cuisine: Southwestern
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Inner Sunset |
5/20/2006
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Dropped in last night for some sukiyaki. Yummm.... it was good, service was efficient. The atmosphere was more traditional, which I prefer over the loud, party sushi places. The place was empty though, which could be expected at 8:30 on a Sunday night. I'll have to go back on a busier night to get a real feel for the place.
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Osaka Japanese Restaurant
Cuisine: Sushi Japanese
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Pacific Heights |
5/20/2006
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I'd go here again. They offer Niman's Ranch beef burgers in at least a dozen different versions, but I had the plain one bun-free, with a salad added (it was HUGE & had kidney beans & a balsamic vinagaratte dressing!) for only about $7.
What a deal! Definitely fast foody, though, with all the disposable dishes & all. I wish they'd find some other solution than creating all this waste.
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Bistro Burger
Cuisine: American
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Downtown |
5/20/2006
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Sundays. Salsa from 4-8pm with live cuban-y bands & a grill going outside. Skip the sangria though--it'll give you a headache. It's very crowded & people are dancing everywhere, indoors & out. I try to get out before they close at 8 because the scene that develops in the parking lot seems a little sketchy. Super fun if you're in the mood to really move it & not just sit & people watch.
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Jelly's
Cuisine: Cuban Barbecue Hamburgers
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Pacific Bell Park/South Beach |
5/20/2006
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I've been here several times for lunch & have found it to be pretty good. It's always been packed when I've been there. Fresh & crispy veggies, fast service, though I recall having to wait a long time for the check once. They're not super warm & friendly, but they get the job done. At least it's not this fake, over-the-top cheeriness that I've seen at other restaurants
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Garden of Tranquility
Cuisine: Chinese
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Potrero Hill |
5/20/2006
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Great homestyle sandwiches with real roasted meat, not processed coldcuts. And leaf lettuce! Yum...
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Birley Sandwiches
Cuisine: Deli
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Embarcadero |
5/20/2006
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Same owners as Cafe du Soleil, so it doesn't surprise me that this is the only bakery that can tempt me to stray from my wheat-free path. The almond croissant is so flaky & deceivingly light. That and the goat cheese & fruit tart are both worth the gurgly stomach, but only once in a while
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Boulangerie Bay Bread
Cuisine: Bakeries
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Pacific Heights |
5/20/2006
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I don't know if any restaurant is worth an hour wait on a rainy Sunday evening, but I have to say that Burma Superstar is my new favorite asian resaurant.
I trusted a friend who has been coming here for 12 years now to order everything. She's vegan so everything we ordered was vegan. Hear that vegans? But they have meat dishes too. Fresh, colorful, flavorful. The whole place was full of wonderful aromas. A treat for all the senses. Great service
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Burma Superstar
Cuisine: Burmese
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Inner Richmond |
5/20/2006
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best not to go looking for sukiyaki at a noodles place. It's probably better for udon.
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Mifune
Cuisine: Japanese Noodle Shops
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Japantown |
5/20/2006
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Too greasy & too salty. Why anyone would eat here with all the great restaurants in San Francisco, I don't know. It may work for the midwest, but not here. My food was floating in grease.
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Cheesecake Factory, The
Cuisine: American (Traditional) Dessert
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Downtown |
5/20/2006
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I had the arugula salad and the New York Steak. Both were fantastic. What I enjoyed about the arugula salad was that there were slivers of green apple in the salad that compliented the subtle spiciness of the tender baby arugula. Just enough dressing, not too overpowering. The steak comes sliced and fanned over a mound of mashed potatoes with tiny haricots verts and just enough of a drizzle of bordelaise sauce to compliment the meat & potatoes, but not drown it.
Unfortunately, they were out of most of the desserts, so I had the espresso pot de creme, which was ok, but it honestly tasted like it had been stored in the refrigerator for a couple of days. It comes topped with whipped creme, and my guess is that's to disguise that refrigerator flavor, or maybe make it look like it's more than just chocolate pudding in a cup.
The service was fantastic, our server was extremely patient with us.
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Soluna Cafe and Lounge
Cuisine: Californian
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Civic Center |
5/20/2006
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Strawberry Rhubarb Tart. Need I say more?
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Boulange de Polk
Cuisine: French Bakeries Dessert
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Russian Hill |
5/20/2006
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Where else can you choose between sipping a mojito while sunning yourself out in the garden, and/or dining inside a greenhouse type-environment? Yeah, the food's a little mediocre for the price they charge, but being in this little out of the way spot on the edge of Golden Gate Park is sort of nice sometimes.
Note: If it's nice out and you want to get a seat outside, be sure to get there early, or watch like a hawk for one to open up. Also, they have a fireplace indoors, which makes it a more warm environment on those cold & foggy Ocean Beach days
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Park Chalet Garden Restaurant
Cuisine: American (New)
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Outer Sunset |
5/20/2006
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5:30 PM: Um...can we get a *smaller* table for our party of seven? It's best not to walk in without reservations I guess. Unmemorable food, though I liked the shrimp with saffron. The sangria was nothing to write home about, but I did like the ginger drop, which was like a lemon drop, but spicy and not as sweet.
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Cha Cha Cha
Cuisine: Caribbean Tapas
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Mission |
5/20/2006
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Veggie food doesn't have to be bland. I only go here when my vegan friends insist.
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Herbivore
Cuisine: Vegetarian
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Western Addition |
5/20/2006
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"We never fake it!"
Oh, I bet you do.
I liked the thin crust, but overall, it was nothing to get too excited about.
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Pizza Orgasmica
Cuisine: pizza
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Marina |
5/20/2006
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I've been to the bar a few times. Last time, we each had a glass of wine and shared a couple of things--a salad and an appetizer. We should have sampled more of the menu, but what we had wasn't that outstanding. I love the ambience of Absinthe, though, and the service is always great."
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Absinthe
Cuisine: French Brasseries
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Hayes Valley |
5/20/2006
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I like to go here when I have to wait for a movie to start at the Metreon. They have some great items on the bar menu. A really good burger and a nice salad. Staff are always nice. I like the sort of vintage-y eastern ambiance. If you like talking to tourists & business travellers, you will always meet someone who has a lot of questions about San Francisco."
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Annabelle's
Cuisine: Californian French (Bistro) Organic
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Downtown |
5/20/2006
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There's always a huge line here on the weekend mornings, so when I was walking by early this AM, I decided to stop in to have breakfast. What I had was really basic, and it seemed a little over priced for what it was, and for what Boogaloos is: a little Mission style diner place. I suppose if I was big into hash browns, tofu scramble and all that, it would get me all excited but I'm not."
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Boogaloos
Cuisine: Californian
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Mission |
5/20/2006
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I love it when I go to a restaurant and DON'T think to myself, "hmmm...I could make this." Raw food always impresses me because it's not only good for you, but It really takes talent to make compltely raw food taste not just good, but delectable.
I had the live pad thai special (I am celebrating), which was crisp, yet tangy and slightly sweet. Much better than I was expecting. My latte with almond milk and cold-brewed coffee (I am loved) was just so-so, but being a coffee drinker from waaaaay back, I guess i'm just used to all the acid hot brewing produces. The key lime pie (I am awakening) with a macadamia nut crust was divine.
Ok. Let's talk about the whole 'gratitude' theme for a sec. I've scoffed at hearing the names of their dishes (all names begin with "I am...") until I walked in and saw the sign: "What are you grateful for?" Finally I got it.
Oh, and definitely not for your meat & potatoes crowd.
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Cafe Gratitude
Cuisine: Raw Vegetarian
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Mission |
5/20/2006
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The food is all beautifully presented. Nothing was really what I was expecting it to be, except the tempura items. And though, yes, none of it was highly seasoned except for maitake, which were very salty, everything tasted extremely nutriously rich and just...clean. They were out of the NIgiri, which I was really looking forward to. I recommend the fern fiddle head s**take soup, the eggplant appetizer, the jade nuggets were "interesting" and the lotus salad was nice. Out of all the desserts, most of us preferred the coconut one, and though the chocolate one had an unexpected sourness, I liked it becaue it wasn't too sweet.
To make things exptra special, the chef kept sending us non-menu items for us to sample, which was a nice treat. The service was fantastic and well worth the 17%.
The perfect restaurant for me would be somewhere between this and Cafe Gratitude. CG's food, but ME's decor."
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Medicine Eatstation
Cuisine: Vegitarian Japanese
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Downtown |
5/20/2006
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We started with the lotus root salad, the baby back ribs, and the crispy imperial rolls. The lotus root salad with slices of pork and split prawns was very light, yet tangy & flavorful. The babyback ribs were moist & tender & pretty much fell off hte bone. On their own, I would say that the imperial rolls were like any other that you can get at a little vietnamese hole in the wall (ok they *were* fresher), but they were served with noodles, mint leaves, and a shredded carrot salad that was all meant to be rolled up with the crispy roll inside the lettuce leaves, then dipped in a light chili sauce. Some of us just ate the imperial rolls and then picked at the accoutrements.
We then shared the sliced beef with mint, the sizzling seafood platter, and the minced chicken with basil, I believe. Over all, our group's favorite was the seafood, but I preferred the chicken.
They were out of most of the desserts, which was disappointing to the sweet tooths in our group, and had more of them
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Le Soleil Authentic Vietnamese Cusine
Cuisine: Vietnamese
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Inner Richmond |
5/20/2006
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