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Our lunch was delicious and expensive. But that's just what I expected from this restaurant with an ocean view to die for. I don't think anyone is coming here expressly for the food, anyway. The real draw for the tourists and locals alike is the amazing view. Totally worth the money.
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Cliff House Bistro
Cuisine: Californian
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Outer Richmond |
6/7/2007
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You have to know what you're getting yourself into before you go. If you expect big plates of meat and dairy, you're going to be disappointed. It's a healthy alternative to eating out, and it succeeds in making all of the items on the menu organic and vegan, all of which is uncooked. On that alone, I would recommend it to any vegetarian/vegan friend.
However, the prices were ridiculous. I know organics cost more, but a bill for three cost over $70. That's for lunch. I won't be back unless someone else is buying.
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Cafe Gratitude
Cuisine: Raw Vegetarian
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Inner Sunset |
6/7/2007
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We were fortunate enough to have a friend take us here for a lovely dinner. It was delicious, albeit expensive and not very filling. The ribs were excellent, and that would have been a great meal by itself. But we chose to order it as an appetizer, something I won't make the mistake of doing again! The atmosphere is dark, cool, and even romantic. Check out their upstairs if you have a date. Very chic!
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Oola
Cuisine: California American (New)
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SoMa |
6/4/2007
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The crab melt is on a soft bread roll that is both sweet and delicate. I think it made the sandwich go from good to great. The fish and chips are not the best I've ever had, but not bad. Lots of malt vinegar makes them better. They offer a variety of oysters, for you raw lovers out there. I'd skip the side salad, as it was pretty standard and not really worth it. Prices are about what I'd expect for a seafood joint, running about $25.00 for lunch. The service is friendly and quick, and the owner is extremely personable. I love their small local business feel, and hope they stay in business.
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Woodhouse Fish Company
Cuisine: Seafood
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Upper Market/Church Street |
2/15/2007
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$8.00 for valet parking?! Yuck.
But the rest of the experience at Home was great. The service was especially good. They were extremely accommodating to our large table. We sat in the back with the fireplace, which I never knew existed. The heat lamps kept the room toasty warm and cozy.
The early bird special can't be beat. A soup or salad, entree, and dessert brownie for about $10...AND a glass of wine. The only thing? When they say early, they mean EARLY. We were there at 6 and they were already sold out of the special entree. Wah.
Oh, and the warm lava chocolate cake? Don't miss it.
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Home
Cuisine: American (Traditional)
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Castro |
2/15/2007
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This restaurant won out over the Balboa Cafe when we were deciding where to make our reservations. Firstly, the Balboa doesn't even take reservations. And second, Plumpjack Cafe is seriously heads and tails above them, service-wise, menu-wise, and atmosphere-wise...all the wises.
I had the risotto, which was filled with exotic mushrooms and cooked to perfection. The crab salad appetizer was just that. Crab and some avocado. It was exactly what was advertised, and not too shabby.
But the desserts blew my mind. We ordered the chocolate cake, which was insanely good. They served it slightly warmed, and with some fabulous ice cream. The other dessert was just as fabulous...a poached pear with berries and caramel ice cream. I thought my husband was going to have a heart attack when he saw the elderberries sitting on the plate. They aren't grown here locally, and he loves them to death.
All in all a terrific dinner, albeit quite pricey. The entrees are about $30, and
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PlumpJack Cafe
Cuisine: Californian Mediterranean
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Cow Hollow |
2/15/2007
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Yesss...a great alternative to burgers, over-cooked pad thai, and overpriced salads! Out the Door has a great menu with a lot of options to choose from. I had the beef and peppers dish, which was absolutely delicious (although a tad fatty and tough.) I also tried the banana fold dessert, which was served with marscapone cream. It's not the first time I've tried it, and it didn't look the same. The creme anglaise was missing...wah. I missed the calories and fat, I guess!
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Out the Door
Cuisine: Vietnamese
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Downtown |
2/15/2007
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Not the greatest BBQ I've ever had, but it's decent enough for the Avenues. I split the combo with my husband and he loved it. So much so, in fact, he ate the entire thing, leaving me bits and pieces of meat here and there. Sad. Our marriage is such a farce. He'd let me starve for a good rib. Siiiigh. The prices were also higher than I'd expect for the quality and the amount of food they gave us. All in all, I'd have to give it a big, "Meh."
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Roadside BBQ
Cuisine: Barbeque BBQ
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Inner Richmond |
11/17/2006
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Gah...bleah...yuck...nnnn...that's about it. I can't say anything good about our meal, because I'm still trying to digest it and it just won't go away. I'm not sure why, but they seem to have gone down a grade in their meat department. The food here used to be so much better than it is now. The only thing about Chevy's that still holds true is the service...it's still very good. And the waiter we had worked his tail off. Kudos to him.
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Chevy's Fresh Mex
Cuisine: Mexican
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Outer Sunset |
11/15/2006
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My first experience with Filipino food, and I wasn't exactly blown away. I thought the service was terrific...the woman who served us was absolutely wonderful. But the food? It was delicious, for being what it was...fattening, meaty, and filling. But it's not my cup of tea. I ate far more than I should have, considering how much saturated fat is in one of those servings...and did NOT feel too great about it later. If you love Filipino food, you'll love this place. It's authentic to a painful degree. But if you're into Californized fusion food, like me, you'll want to pass on it and go elsewhere. Patio Filipino doesn't deserve a Neutral or Negative review based on my dislike of Filipino cuisine, however...as I mentioned before, the service was exemplary.
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Patio Filipino
Cuisine: Filipino
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San Bruno |
11/15/2006
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Yum! I'm loving Osha Thai! Every one is wonderful. This one is a little more downscale than the others ones, and it's not as pocketbook friendly, but it's still worth a try. Being in the Embarcadero, you have a limited amount of choices anyway, and Thai food is better than most. The food is excellent, the service is decent enough, and the location is great for a dinner/movie/drinks date evening.
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Osha Thai Restaurant
Cuisine: Thai
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Embarcadero |
11/15/2006
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By far not the best meal I've ever had. For Italian food, the flavors were surprisingly mild...not unpleasant, just slightly bland. I think my palate is a bit unsophisticated, and I've decided that is the reason I didn't fall over in love with my dinner. I ordered the petrale sole and the beet salad. The salad was not great, although the beets were sweet. The sole was too salty for my taste. It just wasn't the Italian meal I was looking for. However, the service was great and the cause was awesome...25% of the bill donated to the Aids Emergency Fund and the Breast Cancer Emergency Fund. You can't go wrong with that. It made the meal taste that much sweeter!
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Ristorante Bacco
Cuisine: Italian
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Noe Valley |
11/15/2006
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Although the Marina is quite lovely on warm, sunny days, I was not blown away with my lunch at Rose's Cafe. The chopped salad was simply that...a bunch of lettuce chopped up into little pieces with a drizzling of gorgonzola salad dressing on it. There was nothing else on it, aside from a little radicchio.
I also ordered the antipasto plate, which was generously piled with meats, but about four olives and four cornichons. The meat itself was not great, and I couldn't even eat the salami, because it was far too spicy and a bit greasy for my taste.
My gal pal had a chicken sandwich that was slathered in gooey cheese, and nearly unrecognizable. She ate almost half before giving up completely.
Not the most memorable meal. Not the most offensive, either. But I'd be willing to go back to try their breakfast/brunch menu, which I hear is much better.
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Rose's Cafe
Cuisine: Italian
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Cow Hollow |
11/7/2006
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Really good eggplant dish...really rich sauce, though. Pretty reasonable prices. They give generous portions, so don't go overboard when ordering. Try the tofu dishes, because they're all pretty decent. But the vegetable dishes are by far the better choices. No MSG, as far as they tell me...but I usually know after my tongue swells up if there has been MSG in my food.
Good news! After eating here, my tongue is a normal and a healthy pink. Enjoy!
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Golden Era 2
Cuisine: Vegetarian Vegan Vietnamese
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Inner Richmond |
11/2/2006
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I had an amazing steak sandwich at the Bistro, and I didn't even have to order it! I ordered the shrimp louis salad, which was sub par compared to the sandwich my hubby ordered. It was all tender steak with a big layer of blue cheese crumbles inside. I couldn't stop stealing bites, and then, it mysteriously...disappeared. Apparently, I can perform magic!
He also ordered the crab bisque, which was equally delicious, and also mysteriously...disappeared. I'm taking my act to Vegas, baby!
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Nordstroms Cafe Bistro
Cuisine: American Bistro
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Downtown |
11/2/2006
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The crab was good, but the fish was amazing! Tender, melt in your mouth fish with a drizzling of a light and sweet sauce...delicious. I loved the garlic noodles, which were a bit too sticky for my taste. I tried to get a forkful and ended up with a huge wad of it on my plate, which I promptly ate up. Probably not the best place for a diet.
The other dishes weren't anything to rave about, but I would recommend PPQ based on the fish and the pricing alone. It's far less than Than Long and more accommodating as well. Less pressure to be fancy and proper, too. A fun place for a big family gathering!
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PPQ Dungeness Island
Cuisine: Vietnamese
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Outer Richmond |
11/2/2006
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Brunch at Foreign Cinema does indeed feel like a foreign experience. We walked down a long, cold entryway and into the large patio outside. It was covered with heating lamps, all of which were off, even though it was quite chilly. We ordered a "pop tart"...raspberry...and it was delicious. My crab frittata was a bit dry and uninteresting, while my hubby's Croque Madame was absolutely dripping with gooey cheese. One bite and he was full. The atmosphere put me off a bit, because I felt like it was too much Asphalt Jungle and too little A Room With a View. Too bad they allow smoking in the patio...it was extremely stinky and made eating unappealing to both of us. We'd definitely consider eating indoors next time, and perhaps we will return for dinner instead.
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Foreign Cinema
Cuisine: Californian Mediterranean
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Mission |
11/2/2006
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This restaurant was recommended to me as the perfect romantic anniversary restaurant, so I quickly made reservations. But it wasn't nearly the perfect restaurant I pictured. In fact, I wasn't thrilled with the atmosphere at all when I first walked in. There was an outdoor seating area, which seemed dark and impersonal, and then the inside was a large, loft-like area with high ceilings and a modern feel. Not the romantic place I thought it would be.
However, the food was very good, and we enjoyed our meal very much...the only thing that came across as negative was when my hubby had his wine glass confiscated by a server before he was finished savoring the last drop. You see, he's got this thing about saving his favorite taste for his last taste, so he kept a tiny little bit of wine left in his glass for the end of his meal. When the waitress took the glass, and the tiny bit of wine in it, she didn't look, speak, or otherwise communicate with us at all. Yikes.
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Chez Spencer
Cuisine: French
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Mission |
11/2/2006
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Firecracker Pork...YUUUMMM...I can't stop ordering this dish. I try to order other things, but I keep coming back. Unless you like having the skin burned off your tongue, order the Habenero sauce on the side. Then, apply sparingly. Don't try to impress your date by dumping the whole thing and mixing it up in the pasta. You, and your stomach, will undoubtedly regret it.
Billy, don't be a hero!
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Fuzio
Cuisine: Eclectic
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Marina |
11/2/2006
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The bathrooms are weird. Let's get that straight right off the bat. The dishes were a tad overpriced. Also, the service is poor. Buuuttt...
The FOOD was FABULOUS. Loved the fried chicken. Loved the curries and the egg rolls. Loved everything! And to top it all off, a fried banana with coconut ice cream...mmm...
Heaven in my tummy. For serious.
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Osha
Cuisine: Thai
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SoMa |
10/17/2006
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Really one of the better little places in San Francisco, IMHO. I eat here when I'm in the mood for something comforting and fairly priced. They have a pretty good menu with some creative additions and specials added every night. Every time I've been there, they've been packed to the gills, so go early or go on a weekday, if you don't like crowds, like me.
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Metro Cafe
Cuisine: French (Bistro)
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Western Addition |
8/11/2006
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ARTICHOKES. Holy aioli dipping sauce, Batman! This place is awesome during artichoke season, lemme tell ya. I ate several times here over the course of a couple of months, just because of their artichokes. They were divine.
One thing, though. There was one time we went when they served us a mini-choke. It was Oompa Loompa sized. But it only happened once, mind you.
Desserts are also very good, but I'm a sugarholic, so my opinion may be slightly skewed.
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Max's on the Square
Cuisine: Deli Dessert
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Downtown |
8/10/2006
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I love the Blue Jay. It's great on the weekends when I feel like stuffing myself sick. They have great biscuits and brunch dishes. I always order the Arnold Palmer (ice tea and lemonade). The lovely waitress refilled my glass the last time I sucked one down. The portions are generous and the price is justified. I think the only thing I didn't like was the block it is located on. But that's a minor pet peeve, and only MHO.
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Blue Jay Cafe
Cuisine: Soul Food
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Western Addition |
8/10/2006
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Not my cup of tea, I suppose. It's a bit too hip for me. I tend to gravitate more towards the elegant but welcoming restaurants, of which there are many in S.F.
This particular restaurant had a little bit of an uppity attitude. An air of distain, perhaps. IMHO, it's not the kind of place one would feel comfortable if they were, oh, say....me.
But the above complaints are not so bad that I would give the retaurant a negative rating. In fact, the food was fair. The prices? That's debatable. But it's quite popular, and I doubt they'll miss me if I don't return soon.
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Restaurant LuLu
Cuisine: Mediterranean French
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SoMa |
8/10/2006
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I ate a wonderful meal, and it wasn't entirely because of the great food. The owner/manager of the restaurant was so amazing! He was charming and sweet, and doted on every customer like we were eating at his dinner table at home. It wasn't overbearing in the least. He just floated from one side to the other, quietly instructing his severs and busboys to fill water classes and offer more bread. He asked us twice if we were enjoying our meal. YES, we did.
The appetizer we chose was a grilled shrimp with a white corn salad. Together, they tasted fabulous. We also both had the beet salad, which came with a warm goat cheese studded with roasted pistachios...yowza! It was absolutely lovely. Sit outside on warm days, for the full effect of a bistro.
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Central Park Bistro
Cuisine: American (New)
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San Mateo |
8/10/2006
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The name is very descriptive. Blissful? Maybe not. But delicious, certainly! I had a cookie and a cupcake. I bought my husband an apple thingy, which means I ate half of his apple thingy too. It was all very yummy and I thought the shop itself was very cute. Nice little shop, if you're looking for a sugar rush. They also offer cakes, for you party animals.
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Blissful Bites
Cuisine: Bakeries Dessert
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Inner Richmond |
8/10/2006
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This place is evil good. I had the infamous sweet potato fries, and the waitress casually suggested we get the side of ranch dressing instead of the ketchup/catsup. Oh my good God, was that a deadly combo. My stomach was in hog heaven...for about an hour, and then my stomach punished me severely for eating fried food and dairy. TOTALLY worth it.
The garden burger was also quite good, although the bun was a lot sweeter than I usually prefer.
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Taylor's Automatic Refresher
Cuisine: American (Traditional) Hamburgers
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Embarcadero |
8/10/2006
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I had a crepe that was pretty darn good. But then i went back again and had the seafood pasta special...which wasn't so darn good. But the people are uber-friendly and the prices are fair, considering the mountain of food you get. They also have cookies and treats for after you eat all that food and just want to look like a complete hog, like moi.
A good alternative to pizza if you're waiting to see a movie at the Empire...
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Squat and Gobble
Cuisine: Coffee Shops/Diners American (Traditional)
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West Portal |
8/10/2006
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In a word? EXPENSIVE. In two words? MEAT COMA. I was so sick after eating here, it was pathetic. I had a meat headache, meat migraine, meat insomnia, meat hangover...it was like I'd swallowed a meat BRICK and it was refusing to move from its resting place. Ug.
And it's all Espetus' fault. If they didn't have such delicious meat, I wouldn't have eaten a portion of it that was bigger than my car.
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Espetus Churrascaria
Cuisine: Brazilian
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Civic Center |
8/9/2006
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Excellent!
We had a fabulous meal here. My hubby had the Niman Ranch Braised Short Ribs with rosemary spaetzle, swiss chard and haricot vert salad for $20.00 which was fabulously delicious and made him moan yummy noises all throughout dinner. I had the less interesting, but still tasty, Wild Mushroom Ragout with baked polenta, fava beans, thyme and davero ollive oil for $17.00. I did not make the yummy noises, however, and was feeling jealous about not having ordered the short ribs instead. Hmph.
Reservations are recommended. The place was packed on a Friday night, and it's only going to get busier as people hear more about how wonderful it is.
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Bistro 1689
Cuisine: California French
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Noe Valley |
7/28/2006
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Delicious! They have great crab dishes here, including a Drunken Crab, which did NOT get me drunk, btw...false advertising! But other than that, it was scrumptious. There is a difference between the buttery crabs and the un-buttery crabs, though. If you try to take on a crab soaked in butter, beware...your artieries will harden by the time you sign the check. It's kinda worth it, though...
...oh, and the garlic noodles are quite tasty!
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Thanh Long
Cuisine: Vietnamese Seafood
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Outer Sunset |
7/27/2006
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Did someone say cupcakes? I DID. The Mostest Cupcake may be the most fattening, delicious thing I've ever inhaled like a pig. Might as well slap it on my thighs and call it a day, 'cus that's where it's gonna end up after I eat a dozen a week. The evil bakers at Noe Valley Bakery put a sort of creamy filling inside, and then they dip the top of the chocolate cake in...more chocolate. I think I may pass out just writing this.
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Noe Valley Bakery & Bread Co
Cuisine: Bakeries
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Noe Valley |
7/3/2006
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I'm on a cupcake diet from now on. ONLY cupcakes. Only Miette's can rival these bad boys. I had the Key Lime Cupcake, which had a tart custardy filling and a delicious fluff of icing on top. I hate icing, but I ate every single creamy bit. That's saying something. It's saying, "MORE CUPCAKES."
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Citizen Cupcake Cafe and Bar
Cuisine: Dessert French (Bistro)
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Downtown |
7/3/2006
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Thank you, God! I love these puffs. My husband and I tried to share a box o' six between us, but it didn't quite work. Divorce papers are in the mail.
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Beard Papa
Cuisine: Japanese Bakeries
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Downtown |
7/3/2006
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Holy cow are these cupcakes good. I mean EVIL good. I'm eating one RIGHT NOW, and I went to Miette's two days ago...that means I bought many, rationed them out day by day, and didn't give any to my husband. TOO BAD FOR HIM. If you really want to torture yourself, get the French Macarons. They're INSANE. I have a box of them, too...shhh...don't tell my husband.
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Miette Cakes
Cuisine: Organic Bakeries
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Embarcadero |
7/3/2006
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Yu-um...this place has some of the best sushi I've had in SF. It's a small joint, so either go early or late if you don't want to wait for a table. That goes for parking, too. I had the C2 roll, which was a delicious combination of baby lobster, crab, avo, and eel sauce...I'm forgetting something, but it doesn't matter...because it was all insanely good! My hubby had something called Dynamite and it was, in fact, dynamite! The lettuce wraps were also fantastic. I'm gushing, I know...
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Sushi Bistro
Cuisine: Sushi Japanese
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Inner Richmond |
7/3/2006
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ANIMAL STYLE! Goopy, but worth the $2.00 you'll have to spend on "Shout!" at Walgreens after you spill this stuff all over yourself like a pig. I love In N Out...it's the only fast food joint I'll ever frequent, I think. Unless you count Rubio's. Oh, I guess that's fast food, too...what the Hell...it's all good.
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In-n-out
Cuisine: Hamburgers
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Fishermans Wharf |
6/19/2006
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Everett and Jones has stolen my BBQ heart, so I can't really say much about Big Nates. But they'll do in a pinch, if you don't want to go to the trouble of driving to Oakland to get ribs. They're pretty fairly priced, but not the quality I like and they need to work on the condiments...not great. But the people are friendly and they're convenient.
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Big Nate's BBQ
Cuisine: Barbecue BBQ
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SoMa |
6/19/2006
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Again, I must repeat...LOVE the freaky hat and singing. A must for birthdays, especially if you are eight. I love them because I act like I'm eight...even though I'm really thirty-mumble, mumble...
You probably shouldn't come here with the expectation that you're going to get fabulous authentic Mexican food...it's CHEVY'S.
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Chevy's Fresh Mex
Cuisine: Tex-mex Mexican
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Embarcadero |
6/19/2006
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Garlic noodles! That's about all I can say...GARLIC NOODLES. The other stuff is good, but the garlic noodles...aaah. Fair prices, considering what their competition is charging. I like the staff and the owner is kewl. Visit on a weekday...no crowds!
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Crustacean Restaurant
Cuisine: Vietnamese
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Polk St./Van Ness |
6/17/2006
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Expensive, but fun and dim-yummy. I love their lil' dumplings, especially the chive ones. Mmm...
...don't go at peak hours, though...you'll be squished by all the people pushing to get a table. Order lots of different things to get a variety of choices and tastes. But bring a LOT of money, if you have more than a few people joining you. Tres pricey.
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Ton Kiang
Cuisine: Dim Sum Chinese
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Outer Richmond |
6/17/2006
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I little snooty. I lose my appetite around people with attitude. They acted as if I was a lower form of life when I walked in and asked for a table, without a reservation. I finally got around to eating. It was fair, but was it worth the irritation of having to stiffle my anger? No. The desserts are fabulous, although very expensive. I'm used to delicious desserts from places like Schubert's on Clement. They'll make you feel all sugared up without draining your pocketbook at the same time.
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Citizen Cake
Cuisine: Californian Bakeries
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Hayes Valley |
6/17/2006
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I worship Sub Center in West Portal, so this place was not going to impress me that easily. However, they were packed to the gils with customers when we arrived on a cold, rainy day. The sandwiches are HUGE. Seriously, bigger than my torso. Too much for one, just right for two. But I had the BBQ beef, which was soggy and sad looking. The meat was chewy and unappealing on so many levels. I may stop in again after a little cart derby at Costco.
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Little Lucca Sandwich Shop
Cuisine: Deli
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South San Francisco |
6/17/2006
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Overrated. For the amount of money they ask for one lousy chicken, they should serve it on a diamond encrusted, solid gold platter...and let you take it home. I don't think I've ever had such an expensive chicken, actually. It's a good chicken...not a great chicken. Service is ok, but a little too cool for me, if you know what I mean.
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Zuni Cafe
Cuisine: Mediterranean
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Hayes Valley |
6/17/2006
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When I don't want to stuff myself sick with Cheesecake Factory food, I go to Perry's. They have some pretty decent sandwiches and a fair hamburger. Beware the potato skins, though...
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Perry's
Cuisine: American (Traditional) Comfort Food
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Cow Hollow |
6/17/2006
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Wolfgang Puck, or Wolfie as I like to call him, is still a great chef. His food is good, even though his restaurant isn't welcoming, warm or friendly. The staff here is a little chilly, and considering the prices people pay to eat here, they should be giving you bear hugs and kissing you on both cheeks, like at Chapeau (which is AWESOME, btw.)
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Postrio
Cuisine: American (New) Pizza
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Downtown |
6/16/2006
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Park Chow, although crawling with tots and baby-toters, is much better in food, service and atmosphere. But this Chow is ok for what your choices are on this street. The sandwiches are by far the best of the choices they give you on the menu. If you're not in the mood for a burrito the size of your head, then this may do.
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Chow
Cuisine: American (Traditional)
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Upper Market/Church Street |
6/16/2006
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Woooo...snob-by. I don't mean that in an overly hostile way, but I don't need help feeling like a geek, dweeb, spaz, dork or nerd when I'm eating fabulous and expensive food.
Other than the amazing attitude, the food was very, very good. I won't be frequenting here, though. Too busy, too expensive and too "ooh-la-la" for me.
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Eos Restaurant & Wine Bar
Cuisine: Californian Asian Fusion
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Haight-Ashbury/Cole Valley |
6/16/2006
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Yummy noodles! I love the Mifune Special, but I wish it came in that boat thingy like the kiddie meals do...it's just so dang cute. The prices are reasonable, and the food is good...not awesome...
I'm a regular. If you want to stalk me, start here.
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Mifune
Cuisine: Japanese Noodle Shops
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Japantown |
6/16/2006
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Aside from the scary Korean rave music blaring from the speakers that were set right by my head, the food was decent for what they charge. The service was pretty bad, but I'm assuming that's because the servers were young, hip, pretty and chatting it up with pals behind the counter. I had the Bibimbap, which wasn't generous, but filling enough. The meat had these little...fat pockets...brrrr...reliving it makes me want to swear off meat forever. Really, I may do it!
Ok, I'l lying.
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Arang Restaurant
Cuisine: Korean
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Upper Fillmore |
6/16/2006
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Their prix fixe menu is outstanding! About $30 will buy you an appetizer, main course and yummy dessert. I was uncomforatbly full after eating dinner here...uncomfortable, but HAPPY. I will definitely be back, and I'll bring back up.
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Soluna Cafe and Lounge
Cuisine: Californian
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Civic Center |
6/6/2006
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Chloe's is terribly overrated. The wait is loooong. The wait staff seems frazzled. The food is mediocre. Everything I ordered was over-cooked and pretty tastless. It's a mystery to me why people continue to wait up to an hour for this kind of over-priced food...try Park Chow, maybe.
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Chloe's Cafe
Cuisine: American (Traditional)
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Noe Valley |
5/23/2006
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They have a decent breakfast menu and they aren't that badly priced. They have a nice little place that serves pretty good food. Have you tried their brunch menu?
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Fattoush Restaurant
Cuisine: Middle Eastern Mediterranean
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Noe Valley |
5/23/2006
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It's definitely the spot for a girl get together. The food is good (sandwiches.) The sweet food is great (scones.) Devonshire cream should be its own food group, it's so good. The place itself is crowded and cramped, and not the most comfortable seating I've ever experienced. But it was a really friendly, pleasant lunch and I'd take anyone there for a girlie day.
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Lovejoy's Tea Room
Cuisine: Tearooms
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Noe Valley |
5/23/2006
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The fries here are very good...tender on the inside, crispy on the outside. And you get a choice of ketchup's and dips.
Also, they have good beer and decent crepes.
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Frjtz Fries
Cuisine: Belgian
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Hayes Valley |
5/23/2006
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The California rolls are yuck...dry and not enough crab or avo. Service was fine. They were friendly and professional. But with all the choices you have for sushi in S.F. why compromise your taste buds?
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Amberjack Sushi
Cuisine: Sushi Japanese
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Noe Valley |
5/23/2006
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Absolutely perfect. I love the cold spring rolls. YUM! And the noodle salad, pho, and everything else on the menu is delicious. Try the ginger chicken. The lunch pho is a deal, but I'd skip the balls of meat. Get the sliced rare instead. Super friendly service, but you have to ask for the check, water, etc...they aren't very attentive in that way. But they're so nice, you really don't mind at all!
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MinhTri Vietnamese Restaurant
Cuisine: Vietnamese
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Inner Sunset |
5/23/2006
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I love Max's. The letters on the wall alone make it worth the trip. Make sure to read the one about the lady that complained about the pickles. It's too funny...they ended up sending her a ton in the mail. And also, there is a two dollar charge if you want to split a huge plate of food with your date, which you will. The plates are enormous and more than enough for two people.
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Max's Opera Cafe
Cuisine: Deli Dessert
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Civic Center |
5/23/2006
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I love their sesame chicken. It's made with squash and carrots, which tastes delicious. I always come here for lunch, because their specials are very reasonable.
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Eric's
Cuisine: Chinese
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Noe Valley |
5/23/2006
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This place is a find. I hope people check it out so it doesn't go out of business. The place is big, spacious, modern and cool. The service is great, and the food is very good. The lunch specials aren't anything to shout about, but they're decent and priced fairly. The ginger lemonade is spicy and delicious.
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Be My Guest Thai Bistro
Cuisine: Thai
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Inner Richmond |
5/23/2006
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It was a tad expensive, but that's to be expected considering the restaurant. I would definitely consider this a Mother's Day kinda place. The brunch is killer. I would go back and eat there on a Sunday again, but I'll have to start saving now. It's not cheap.
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Top of the Mark
Cuisine: Californian Brunch
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Downtown |
5/23/2006
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There's a lot on the menu that reminds me of comfort food. It's a good place to try if you're stuck downtown and don't want to eat at the Cheesecake Factory (yuk.)
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CafeTiramisu
Cuisine: Italian
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Downtown |
5/23/2006
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Good French food at reasonable prices. I love their sea bass. The salads are all great. Their lunch specials are pretty good, too!
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Anjou Restaurant
Cuisine: French (Bistro)
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Downtown |
5/23/2006
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The only times I come here is to have a drink and to enjoy the beautiful views of the city I love so dearly. Also, it's romantic enough to impress the fussiest of dates. I would think twice before eating at the restaurant again. Not that the food wasn't good, it was the prices. Way too expensive for what you get. I have been to far better restaurants that claim they're high-brow and paid far less.
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Carnelian Room
Cuisine: American (Traditional)
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Downtown |
5/23/2006
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I frequent this place mostly because of the service, though. If I want really good Thai I go to Manora.
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Swatdee Thai
Cuisine: Thai Asian
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Noe Valley |
5/23/2006
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A delicious little meal all wrapped up in a neatly folded edible envelope.
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Sophie's Crepes
Cuisine: Crepes Dessert
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Japantown |
5/23/2006
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This little hole in the ground is a pizza haven...a slice will do ya for a cheap and delicious lunch.
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Nizario's Pizza
Cuisine: Pizza
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Inner Richmond |
5/23/2006
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The wait isn't too bad if you give them your cell phone number. You can snoop in Green Apple while you wait for them to call.
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Burma Superstar
Cuisine: Burmese
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Inner Richmond |
5/23/2006
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Mediterranean food is not necessarily my favorite, but it's done very well here. The desserts rock, with lots of fresh local fruits and butter-filled crusts and flaky doughs.
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Bay Wolf
Cuisine: Californian Mediterranean
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Oakland |
5/23/2006
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I love the basil chicken, which is perfectly balanced between hot and mild for me. They are very accommodating about their dishes, so if you want mild, they'll tone it down...but if you want hot, they'll make it lava HOT.
The Siam Gems...is that what they're called? They're awesome.
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Manora's Thai Cuisine
Cuisine: Thai
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SoMa |
5/23/2006
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I had catfish here. Normally, I wouldn't let catfish pass my lips, but at Alamo Square, I did and it was sooo worth it!
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Alamo Square
Cuisine: French (Bistro) Seafood
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Western Addition |
5/23/2006
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The people were so nice and accommodating, and that made the meal all the more enjoyable. The menu seemed to be very health conscious, with an emphasis on organic, natural ingredients.
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Pomelo
Cuisine: Noodle Shop Eclectic
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Noe Valley |
5/23/2006
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It's not your typical Chinese grease party here. They've actually got a good selection of soups (I love the Won Ton soup the most.)
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Alice's
Cuisine: Chinese
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Noe Valley |
5/23/2006
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I hope they do well. I don't eat here very often...sensory overload. The food is fatty, unhealthy and delicious. Try the lunch sandwiches. They'll clog an artery, but so good. And the service is excellent, also. Everything about Fresca is friendly and warm. It's the prices that keeps me from eating here every week, though.
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Fresca
Cuisine: Peruvian
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Noe Valley |
5/23/2006
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The last time I ate at this restaurant was when I broke up with my boyfriend. It was my birthday and I was inconsolable...until I ate the risotto. Oh my God was it good. I've never had better. There must be something illegal in their food, it's so tasty.
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Rubicon
Cuisine: Californian French (New)
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Downtown |
5/23/2006
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If you come here, drink a lot...no, seriously, drink a LOT. They've got some decent margarita's, and thank God they're strong, 'cuz you'll need to be loaded to enjoy the food.
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La Rondalla
Cuisine: Mexican
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Mission |
5/23/2006
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If you're not into the chicken, order the noodle salad, which is big and fresh. Don't get the spring rolls, though.
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Cordon BLEU Vietnamese Restaurant
Cuisine: Vietnamese
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Polk St./Van Ness |
5/23/2006
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There are other, far friendlier places to eat in SF. Pass.
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AQUA
Cuisine: Californian French Basque Seafood
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Downtown |
5/23/2006
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I love eating here, especially upstairs where it's less noisy. The only thing that I really hate is the wait. If you don't like to be around crying, loud kids, this isn't the place for you.
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Park Chow
Cuisine: American (Traditional)
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Inner Sunset |
5/23/2006
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Don't leave without trying their dessert souffles. Oh, and it's very rich food, so starve yourself before you go.
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Cafe Jacqueline
Cuisine: French Dessert
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North Beach |
5/23/2006
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I'm not an art buff...but I know good ham, and this place has a fab Neiman Ranch ham sandwich. Don't get the cookies...the one I had tasted like a cardboard doorstop.
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Caffe Museo: SF Museum of Modern Art
Cuisine: Mediterranean
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SoMa |
5/23/2006
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The food tastes pretty good, but I'm very suspicious. I don't have proof...I didn't see the chef put it in...but something here gives me the MSG vibe. If their service was better, I might try again, since people seem to love this place so much.
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Betelnut Pejiu Wu
Cuisine: Pan-Asian
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Cow Hollow |
5/23/2006
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Good, fresh sushi. The prices are about average, but the atmosphere is really appealing.
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Fuku Sushi Restaurant
Cuisine: Sushi Japanese
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Japantown |
5/23/2006
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The food was fair. I had the Gyro, which was yummy. It was a lot of food for the price, too. I was watching the other customers order fish and chips, and I was a little jealous because it looked really good.
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24th Street Cafe
Cuisine: American Middle Eastern
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Noe Valley |
5/23/2006
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Good, cheap eats...I like Wing Lee Bakery. It's the only place I know of where I can spend $1.00 and feel completely full and satisfied.
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Wing Lee Bakery
Cuisine: Dim sum Chinese
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Inner Richmond |
5/23/2006
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The food (and service) was great. We went here at the last minute and they were kind enough to accommodate us with no fuss at all. The service was so friendly, and not at all what I expected. The atmosphere was a bit cool and definitely not a homey place. But the food made up for all of the little shortcomings. Delicious.
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XYZ
Cuisine: Californian
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SoMa |
5/23/2006
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The lines on the weekend are very unappealing. But I understand why people are willing to wait. The ankimo melts in your mouth, the aji tataki is sumptuously light and flavorful, and I had a funky spicy california roll that challenged my taste buds.
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Deep Sushi
Cuisine: Japanese sushi
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Noe Valley |
5/23/2006
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Order a latte and a pastry, have a seat and be a slug for a couple of hours. It's a good place to be lazy.
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Cafe XO
Cuisine: American Bistro Coffee Shop
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Noe Valley |
5/23/2006
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On birthdays only.
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Chevy's Fresh Mex
Cuisine: Mexican
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Downtown |
5/23/2006
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I had a yummy beef stew the last time I went, and wasn't very happy with the portion. Too good to be such a small plate of food!
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Incanto
Cuisine: Italian
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Noe Valley |
5/23/2006
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I love Hamano. They consistently have fresh seafood and good portions. The aji tataki and the monkfish liver are both VERY good. I always end up getting the beef asparamaki along with my meal.
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Hamano Sushi
Cuisine: Japanese Sushi
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Noe Valley |
5/23/2006
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I love Barney's burgers. They are huge, juicy and extremely messy. Order some fries to go with it...but only half a basket.
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Barney's Gourmet Hamburger
Cuisine: Hamburgers
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Noe Valley |
5/23/2006
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I haven't yet found an early bird special that can beat the one at Chapeau. It's seriously the best French food in San Francisco for the price. And even at higher prices, it would still be the best. I love Chapeau more than any other French restaurant in the city, and am totally devoted to the chef. He's a sweetheart.
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Chapeau!
Cuisine: French (Bistro)
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Inner Richmond |
5/23/2006
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I'll probably go back again to give their brunch a try, since people seem to like it. But they were really bad on a night we came here for a romantic dinner. The service was terrible and the food wasn't even cooked properly. I still want to come back and give them another chance, though, because I used to love them so much. It was a disappointment to have such a bad meal, to say the least.
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Zazie
Cuisine: French (Bistro)
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Haight-Ashbury/Cole Valley |
5/23/2006
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You probably shouldn't come here if you're expecting gourmet ribs, or a Hubert Keller type of restaurant. This is a rib joint. Period.
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Everett & Jones Barbeque
Cuisine: Southern Barbecue
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Oakland |
5/23/2006
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There are so many other good Thai places around, there's really no need to come here. But people seem to like it enough. The food is ok, not great, but mediocre.
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Yamo
Cuisine: Burmese
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Mission |
5/23/2006
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This place has great noodles with a kick-ass broth, and great sushi (try the garlic tuna sashimi.)
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Kamakura Restaurant
Cuisine: Sushi
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Alameda |
5/23/2006
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Ok, they get one star knocked off for their service, which is inconsistently irritating. Eat there anyway, because the food is goooood.
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Brother's Korean Restaurant
Cuisine: Korean Barbecue bbq
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Inner Richmond |
5/23/2006
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Quiet little place. I really loved the sushi here. It's also off the beaten path, which I like. The prices are really good, compared to what I usually pay for this kind of food.
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KOO
Cuisine: Sushi
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Inner Sunset |
5/23/2006
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Dim YUM! I'm in love with this place.
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Good Luck Dim Sum
Cuisine: Dim Sum Chinese
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Inner Richmond |
5/23/2006
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I think you have to walk into this restaurant with reasonable expectations. If you come here thinking you're going to get Bacco food and French Laundry service, of course you'll be very disappointed.
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Pasta Pomodoro
Cuisine: Italian
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Noe Valley |
5/23/2006
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When I do end up in the marina, I usually end up at the Grove Cafe. The food is ok, even though it's a bit expensive. There is a definite attitude wafting through the air.
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The Grove
Cuisine: American Bistro Coffee Shops
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Marina |
5/23/2006
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I tend to go more towards the veggie dishes in Chinese restaurants, just to stay on the safe side.
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Empress of China
Cuisine: Chinese
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Chinatown |
5/23/2006
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His hash browns rock the house, but the place is a dive and a half. I can't imagine taking my picky parents here, but for a meal deal it's totally worth it. I spend half my meal reading the postcards under the glass on the table. They have a breakfast special, something like 2 eggs, 2 bacon, 2 pancakes for something like $4.99...it's the cheapest breakfast I know of.
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Art's Cafe
Cuisine: breakfast diner korean
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Inner Sunset |
5/23/2006
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The food is yummy, but the prices are high for what you get. They have great entertainment, if you hang out after dinner. Definitely a first-date kind of place.
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Cafe Claude
Cuisine: French (Bistro)
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Downtown |
5/23/2006
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All in all, an ok meal, but waaaay too much BUTTER. Oil, too. Everything was coated in it, and I like butter and oil generally. Just not a swimming pool of it with a carrot drowning in it. It's overpriced and not worth the bother, but if you must have tapas, this is one of the only places in the city where you can have it.
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Cha Cha Cha
Cuisine: Caribbean Tapas
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Mission |
5/23/2006
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This restaurant has a very old San Francisco feel, especially when you are served by the older, crotchety waiters.
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Tadich Grill
Cuisine: Seafood American (Traditional)
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Downtown |
5/23/2006
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Olive Garden relies too heavily on oil, deep fried, non-Italian sounding food, and butter...lots o' butter.
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Olive Garden
Cuisine: Italian
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Outer Sunset |
5/23/2006
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After dinner, they surprised us by sending over a plate of chocolate ganache cake and some decadent truffles, all placed lovingly on a plate with the words "Happy Birthday" written in chocolate around the rim. No charge. WOW! I'm in love.
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Fleur De Lys
Cuisine: French (New)
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Nob Hill |
5/23/2006
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Not very accomodating for a "homey" neighborhood restaurant. The service was rude, the host was rude. Everyone was rushing us to finish up and leave. It's probably one of the most unpleasant meals I've had in the city. However, their food is quite good, and I would try them again, after I recover from the last meal.
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Firefly
Cuisine: Eclectic
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Noe Valley |
5/23/2006
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Greens does have a beautiful view. I would definitely come here on the weekend for brunch to impress veggie-eating, out-of-towner friends. We brought a vegetarian friend of ours here and she was blown away by the delicious food. It's far too expensive for me, but I would defintiely take good friends here, if they couldn't or wouldn't eat meat.
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Greens
Cuisine: Vegetarian
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Marina |
5/23/2006
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Tommy's Joynt needs a serious Extreme Home Makeover.
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Tommy's Joynt
Cuisine: American (Traditional)
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Downtown |
5/23/2006
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The savory pies come second to their sweet pies, which are delicious. I love the vanilla and chocolate ones...they're a good alternative to fatty desserts.
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Peasant Pies
Cuisine: Bakeries
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Noe Valley |
5/23/2006
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The desserts are craa-zy! Try the Floating Island. Although I'd watch out if I had a large party of 8 or more there. They charged a huge service fee (tip) and we were really pissed off. But the food did make it worth fighting over the bill. The service was also quite good. Not too pretentious, and very professional. Good, solid French restaurant.
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Clementine
Cuisine: French (Bistro)
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Inner Richmond |
5/23/2006
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It's reasonably priced, and it's soooo goood. Schubert's ROCKS THE HOUSE! Literally everything here is delicious. I can't think of one pastry or dessert I wouldn't mind eating on a daily basis. And let's face it, I probably have.
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Schubert's Bakery
Cuisine: Desserts Bakery
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Inner Richmond |
5/23/2006
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The Pad Thai was really, really yummy. We both loved the chicken basil dish, and there was enough to share one order. I think the prices are fair, considering the other Thai restaurants in SF.
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Thep Phanom Thai Cuisine
Cuisine: Thai
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Lower Haight |
5/23/2006
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I love garlic. It cleans you out while also tasting good and scaring away Vampires. I could eat it pickled, baked, raw... but Stinking Rose was overkill, even for this garlic freak.
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Stinking Rose
Cuisine: Italian Californian
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North Beach |
5/23/2006
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I had fish and chips, with a side of bok choy. I couldn't figure out where the bok choy came in...it was kind of lying there, all limp and sad.
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Sauce
Cuisine: Comfort Food
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Hayes Valley |
5/23/2006
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A once in a lifetime experience...for me, at least. Way too expensive to be worth the food, but the experience of eating it was well worth the money. Impeccable service and the freshest ingredients I've ever tasted. Try it once, just to say you did.
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French Laundry
Cuisine: French
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Napa |
5/23/2006
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