Categories:
Japanese,
Food Stands,
Street Vendors
Neighbourhood: Civic Center/Tenderloin
Dear Muracci's,
Don't worry, you are still my favorite Japanese curry restaurant! However, I now have a favorite curry food truck too.
JapaCurry has finally made it to the FiDi.*** Its curry is as rich and flavorful as yours but of course their…More »
Dear Ad Hoc Staff,
We would like to apologize for our behavior at your restaurant.
1) When my girlfriend M said, "I couldn't even get a blowjob!". (She is not a tranny. She was referring to a former co-worker who was relating his adventures as an…More »
Categories:
Bakeries,
Sandwiches
Neighbourhoods: Temescal, Rockridge, North Oakland
I imagine that heaven is a lot like Bakesale Betty's.
You sleep late and then walk over to one of your favorite bakeries. There is a seemingly long line. Then an angel with a blue wig toting a cute baby floats by leaving slices of sugary Banana…More »
07/07/07.
On this auspicious day, some may get hitched. Others may go to Vegas. Or you might get…
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Category:
Japanese
Neighbourhood: Financial District
Career Limiting Move #154:
Going to Muracci's Curry for lunch, ordering their generously portioned and tasty Chicken Katsu Curry with rice, and inhaling the entire thing when you have a ton of work to do in the afternoon. Zzzzz...
Productivity FAIL.More »
Categories:
American (New),
Burgers
Neighbourhood: Noe Valley
We all should do our part to fight HIV / AIDS.
Take my friend Emery for example. He suffered through orgo class in undergrad, busted his hump getting into med school, encountered untold number of sleepless nights as med student, studied for boards,…More »
Categories:
Southern,
Cajun/Creole
Neighbourhood: Bernal Heights
Q: Where to go for the Birthday Dinner Quinfecta of: 1) BEER, 2) BURGERS, 3) FRIED CHICKEN, 4) COKE and 5) ICE CREAM?
A: THE FRONT PORCH.
Birthdays are a good excuse to splurge so splurge we did!
1) BEER and 2) BURGERS: Thanks to Front Porch's new…More »
Question: When celebrating a friend's recent promotion, which do you grab first?
a) Champagne
b)…
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Categories:
Lounges,
American (New),
Venues & Event Spaces
Neighbourhood: Western Addition/NOPA
1300 on Fillmore is making some beautiful music.
The talented jazz trio was music to my ears. The elegantly decorated space was a visual melody for the eyes. The homey yet sophisticated food was a delicious song for the tastebuds.
The High Notes:…More »
WE'RE #1!
WE'RE #1!
http://bit.ly/bHK10H
The fact that SF is the leanest city in the US came as a pleasant surprise to me. I especially enjoy reading articles like this after having a big ol' plate of Chicken and Waffles for dinner.
Since the yelps…More »
How to Seduce Your Date:
1) Take date to Maverick's for dinner on a Monday night.
2) Take advantage of the ***40% off full and half bottles of wine.***
3) Order the Fried Chicken (it's an aphrodisiac!).
4) Go to Bi-Rite Creamery for dessert.
…More »
It used to be that when I heard the word "Maverick," I'd picture Tom Cruise. (cue Top Gun theme… Read more »
Categories:
American (New),
Southern,
Soul Food
Neighbourhood: Civic Center/Tenderloin
J: Thank you again for dinner that was a great place.
A: Glad you liked the dinner place. It's called farmerbrown (for future reference). I can't decide if it was a 3 or 4 star experience (out of 5). The Fried Chicken (too small) and Mac and…More »
If Farmerbrown was a person, he would be a Southern hipster (Is there such a thing? There is now!).… Read more »
"Hey that fella looks a lot like Conan O'Brien!" remarked Peg S. last night.
Promptly 9 heads swiveled in unison and unabashedly gawked at said fella. After a brief consultation (aka stage whispering like starstruck teenyboppers), we ascertained…More »
Categories:
Breakfast & Brunch,
American (New)
Neighbourhood: Mission
Universal Café has been consistently inconsistent.
Over the years, I've had some great meals here but also some not so great meals. Unfortunately, brunch this past weekend was the latter.
When I called, they said it was a 10 min. wait but actually it…More »
FALL is...
... Perfectly roasted, juicy, garlicky chicken with mashed potatoes and gravy
... Hanger…
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Categories:
Soul Food,
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhood: Outer Richmond
Intro: http://www.youtube.com...
It's the Hard Knox life, for us
It's the Hard Knox life, for us
'Steada treated, we get FRIED CHICKEN
'Steada kisses, we get WAFFLES
It's the Hard Knox life, for us
It's the Hard Knox life, for us
'Steada treated, we get…More »
Category:
Korean
Neighbourhood: Financial District
The third time was not the charm at Stone Korean Kitchen.
Hana: Late lunch. I was craving Soon Dubu Chigae. The tofu was soft and silky, the soup was nice and spicy, and the seafood was cooked well.
Dul: Even later lunch. I was excited to bring my…More »
Category:
Mexican
Neighbourhood: Potrero Hill
Small Warmly Colored Space + Great Glass of White Sangria with Bits of Apple + Creative and Delicious Duck Confit Carnitas Taco + Interesting Fried Chicken Taco + Flavorful Trio of Sauces (Green Tomatillo, Yellow Mango, Red Smoky Hot Chili) +…More »
3.5
The Nephews love dim sum.
When I walked up to Grand Palace, one already chowing down on his Shrimp Dumplings. The other was smearing Taro Cake on his face and high chair like a pro.
On a Saturday around 10:30 am, there were plenty of big round…More »
Category:
American (New)
Neighbourhood: Hayes Valley
I got SAUCED.
Round 1: Bacon Cheese Sauce
The cheese was Gouda and there were plenty of chunks of bacon. You use it to dunk your Tater Tots. That's right. TATER TOTS. These were way better than the kiddie lunchtime version because these fried bits…More »
Category:
American (Traditional)
Neighbourhood: Financial District
Conventional wisdom says you should feed a cold.
Or is it a fever? Regardless, my cold wanted breakfast for lunch. So I hoofed it on over to Wayfare Tavern for some Hangtown Fry brunch action. The FiDi lunch rush had come and gone so I had my pick…More »
Categories:
American (New),
Bars
Neighbourhood: SOMA
Waffle Fried Chicken is the new Chicken and Waffles.
Spire has cut out the middleman with its Waffle Fried Chicken for instant brunch gratification. You'll get two chicken drumsticks dipped into waffle batter and then fried. They reminded me of…More »
Category:
Hawaiian
Neighbourhood: Western Addition/NOPA
On the way to Hukilau:
Me: Is there a wait now for 2 people?
Hukilau: We have seats available at the bar.
5 min. later at Hukilau:
Very Angry Lady: THIS IS A PRIVATE PARTY!
Me: ?!?
Hukilau: This is a private party. We have a waiting list for the…More »
Category:
Japanese
Neighbourhoods: Japantown, Lower Pac Heights, Pacific Heights
Chicken Katsu Curry Quiz:
If the CKC craving hits you do you:
a) Go to Osakaya and order their Curry.
b) Wait till you can get over to Muracci's.
Answer: b)
I mistakenly picked "a" and then had to do "b" anyway. Unfortunately, Osakaya's version…More »
Category:
American (New)
Neighbourhood: Bernal Heights
If farmerbrown is a Southern Hipster, then The Blue Plate is his Grandma.
The Blue Plate is sort of like eating at Grandma's house what with the comfy and homey feel, mouth-watering smells wafting from the kitchen, the adorable garden patio in the…More »
Categories:
Breakfast & Brunch,
American (New),
Burgers
The Devil made me do it.
This is what you say when you order the Demon Lover, put some on a plate for your friend to try, take a bite of yours, and then take your food back. (I didn't actually do this but the thought did cross my mind!) The Fried…More »
Bay Area Brunch (29)It's the best meal of the week!http://bayareabrunch.com |
The Chronicle's Top 100 Restaurants 2012 (21)Only um 79 more yelps to go! |
My Old Kentucky Home (23)Where I go when I'm in town! |
Midwestern Girl (7)Midwest represent! Yelpalicious places in Chicago and Michigan. |
Oodles of Noodles (26)The more, the better. |
Date Night Dinners (32)Get your romance on! |
Wine Country Baby! (12)Where to get your vino and grub on. |
Do Gooders (9)Places that donate some of their profits to various charitable causes. Nice! |
On the Peninsula (12) |
PIZZA - It's what's for dinner! (20)(And for lunch, and for breakfast...) |
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