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1. Cordon Bleu Vietnamese Restaurant
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 673-5637
Category:
Vietnamese
Neighbourhood: Nob Hill
We were so excited about finally eating here, we decided to celebrate with large amounts of BYOB. I barely recall walking out of this place, but I do recall how freaking bomb-tastic this food was.
I am no conosseur of Vietnamese food, but I do know…More »
2. Fly Bar
$5 signature drinks, $3 draft beer, 1/2 price pizza..this is a happy hour well worth your dime. It does, however, end at 6:30.
Awesome decor, great music at appropriate decibel levels, and a shuffleboard table to boot!
3. Golden Coffee Shop
I love simple greasy spoon breakfast joints.
Here's an example of what $15 can buy 2 people:
-2 coffees
-2 oj
-4 pieces bacon
-3 sausages
-6 eggs
-toast
-english muffin
-2 hash browns- extra crispy
-Tip
No fuss+ no wait + lots of copies of the funnies laying…More »
4. Shalimar
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 776-4642
oh, man. This place is addicting. Like they put crack in the food addicting. They may...
The bf and I came here so many times in the span of our 2 week move-in, the guy at the counter asked us "do you eat anything other than Indian food." We still…More »
5. The Hidden Vine
San Francisco, CA 94111
(415) 674-3567
Category:
Wine Bars
Neighbourhood: Financial District
After walking past this discreet hole-in-the wall everyday for over a year; I finally took the bf here to enjoy a relaxing late afternoon snack after an agressive afternoon of elbowing fellow shoppers down on Union Square.
For starts, most read-able…More »
6. Slider's Diner
So I'd never had a hot dog. Ever.
Maybe it was after inhaling BBQing hotdog odors throughout the 4th of July weekend, but for some inexplicable reason, I found myself craving this odd meat creation I'd never experienced.
I had been to Sliders for…More »
7. START Fitness - Sgt Ken's Boot Camp
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 225-5715
Category:
Trainers
Neighbourhood: Pacific Heights
Oh wow.
So every morning the bf and I look out of our window and laugh at these bootcampers sweating on by as we sip our morning coffee and peacefully eat breakfast.
Then my friend tells me she wants to do at least a week of bootcamp before her…More »
8. Street
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 775-1055
Categories:
American (New),
American (Traditional)
Neighbourhoods: Nob Hill, Russian Hill
Street's food is fantastic, don't get me wrong, but it's the dessert that is blow your mind, out of this world, beyond words PHENOMENAL!
I love the bar in the back for a billion reasons, top 2 being: 1) Amy 2) I can always sit my ass down and not…More »
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6/24/2009
Fabulous.
Dark wooden tables with a classy vibe and great food.
I have gotten halibut, ravioli,… Read more »
9. McTeague's Saloon
As I'm in here 3+ times/wk, I haven't a clue how this has not been reviewed...
Since I've lived in SF, some of my most memorable nights have happened here...bf asking me to move in, obama's inauguration, bumping into my first bf from FRANCE at the…More »
10. Nara Sushi
Very impressed by the price/quality ratio Nara's got going on.
$8 lunch special comes with a few slabs of melt-in-mouth sashimi, salmon terriyaki, miso soup, rice, salad, fruit, and tea.
Salmon terriyaki was good, but the sashimi really exelled-…More »
11. Gourmet Carousel
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 771-2044
Category:
Chinese
Neighbourhood: Pacific Heights
Unfortunately the closest food source to my condo.
Fortunately I don't eat Chinese food.
Unfortunately my boyfriend elects to bring home Gourmet Carousel when it's his "dinner night."
Greasy and bland. So greasy in fact that you are practically…More »
12. Ozone Thai Restaurant
Finally decided to give this place a go after 2+ years of walking by...
Do not let the shabby exterior and less than prime location deter you from experiencing this gem.
I was surprised about how authentically Thai the interior felt- upstairs you'll…More »
13. Philz Coffee
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 292-7660
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhood: Civic Center/Tenderloin
YE-EEESSS!!!! I have no idea how long this Philz has been here, but literally crawled in here midway through a brutal rain-trodden run last week.
I can now allocate a portion of my paycheck to my daily Philz- love, love, love... I don't even have to…More »
14. Neil Griffith - MassMutual
Do you just need someone to tell you how to divvy your paycheck so you're actually living life and saving for a better one?
When I first began earning a steady paycheck, I had no idea what to do. I knew I shouldn't go blow the whole thing, but I…More »
15. Hank's Eats - CLOSED
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 441-8585
Categories:
Burgers,
Sandwiches
Neighbourhood: Civic Center/Tenderloin
Drunk Munchy Greatness.
Lush Lounge (across street from Hanks) is freaking bomb and has so intelligently partnered with Hanks to provide patrons with awesome food options aside from their popcorn.
Call in your oder from Lush (menus are on all the…More »
16. James Testa
I'm sure a lot of you out there are "young professionals."
I'm also sure many of you are thinking about, serious about, or in the midst of owning your very own piece of this beautiful city.
If you are in the middle half of this category (serious)…More »
17. Kozy Kar
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 346-5699
Where the crap did this place come out of?
This is my local go-to intersection for a drink- either veer right for McTeagues, or swerve left for Bigfoot... all of a sudden after veering left...wait- is that a water bed?? Crazy!
I lovelove this end of…More »
18. La Biang Thai Massage
New location is phenomenal.
$30 bucks for half an hour is the perfect amount of time to really force out all those kinks in back, legs, and arms.
I think you have to be a certain weight for them to actually walk on your back; but otherwise they knead…More »
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4/14/2009
K- love this place, but knocking a star. "Less pressure" means "less pressure". "Ouch" means "I'm… Read more »
19. Modern Thai
I believe in benchmarks to evaluate popular food styles against each other.
When it comes to thai, for me, my benchmark is Prad Kra Prao (Spicy Tofu Basil), while for bf, it's Pad Thai.
Def the best Prad Kra Prao- just slightly pan fried as opposed to…More »
20. Le Colonial
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 931-3600
Categories:
Vietnamese,
Dance Clubs
Neighbourhood: Civic Center/Tenderloin
French word of the day: "Depaysant" (day-pay-ee-sahn)
An experience that utterly refreshes the spirit and mentally transports you to any location on the face of our planet.
This is how I feel when I'm at Le Colonial.
A pleasant early dinner on the…More »
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7/10/2009
The gorgeous architecture is worth a trip here alone.
One of my favorite places to come for a relaxed… Read more »
21. Leland Tea Company
Will is a tea brewing master and his passion is conveyed via every molecule of his establishment.
From the love put in his baked goods, to the creativity in brewed teas, to the eclectic and vieux-Paris ambiance- I will be back, and back, and back…More »
22. Miller's East Coast Deli
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 563-3542
Categories:
Delis,
Sandwiches,
Caterers
Neighbourhood: Nob Hill
So glad I live within stone's throw of Miller's.
I can only vouch and swear by the matzoh/chicken soup, latkes, stuffed rolls, fries, and lox.
My god, the lox!!!!
Pops hates coming into the city and will make an exception for Millers- simple, down…More »
23. Lemongrass Thai Cuisine
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 929-1183
Category:
Thai
Neighbourhoods: Nob Hill, Russian Hill
Lemongrass chicken savory. 'Nough said.
It's like a Thai fajita.../ Thai food facial-- a must experience
Sooooooooooooo good
(Also great is the Tofu Basil- note: both of these items are off the "specials" menu)
24. Lush Lounge
Absolutely gorgeous space, unfortunately lost a bit of previous charm in the process. Two huge losses:
First off, what's with the big screen TVS blaring the sports? If my memory serves me correct, the old location would play old movies- It was really…More »
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4/30/2009
Alright Lush- since I've seen more of you in the past week than I have in the years I've lived here,… Read more »
25. Myconos Greek Restaurant
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 775-7949
Categories:
Greek,
Mediterranean
Neighbourhood: Nob Hill
A staple in our weekly date circuit.
If you want quick service, kissable breath, and haute cuisine- skip this.
If you like to get drunk off of liters of house red with copious amounts of insanely garlic-y food- mark it.
Highly recommend the vegetarian…More »
26. Victor's Pizza
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 885-1660
I don't get it. I made a POINT to come back here when I was drunk to get the pizza, and I still didn't like it.
I've eaten here a few times- once for a sit down meal. Ceasar tasted like it was made with pure mayo, pizza was soggy with the saddest…More »
27. Grubstake
Grubstake is one of those places that's just kind of "there"- if you're in the hood or out late at night, try it out.
I've been thankful for Grubs proximity to our condo many times, yet cant' imagine going out of my way to eat here...
By the way, one…More »
28. Ti Piacerá
Solid, reasonably priced, full bar Italian food.
Not where I come for my fill of garlic/tomato/carb goodness, more where I come with girlfriends for a few cosmos and lighter salads/fish dishes.
Guys- make note, this is a great looking first date/date…More »
29. Pizza Pino
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 775-2525
Categories:
Pizza,
Sandwiches
Neighbourhood: Nob Hill
Just a little more seasoning in the sauce and 5 more minutes in the oven would really improve this pizza joint.
The crust tastes good, yet is never quite cooked enough and the sauce tastes like a thick V-8 concoction.
Sure it tastes good when you're…More »
30. Vertigo Bar
No cover, no line, no pompous bouncers/bartenders/clientele, bumpin dance floor, cheap drinks, no judgements.
love this place.
31. Parrilla
really, really good mexican tortilla soup. best thing ever with these crappy colds flying about.
32. Dottie's True Blue Cafe
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 885-2767
Categories:
American (Traditional),
Diners,
Breakfast & Brunch,
American (New)
Neighbourhoods: Civic Center/Tenderloin, SOMA
YEP. You all are right on the money. As usual, you savvy yelpers, you...
I decided to kick off my well earned PTO day with a schlep to Dotties with the sister.
Wednesday morning, 10 am- NO LINE! Not only that, but OPEN TABLES!? The waiter blamed it on…More »
33. Lers Ros Thai
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 931-6917
Category:
Thai
Neighbourhood: Civic Center/Tenderloin
I seriously almost blew a gasket eating here.
I, along with my better half, have a fairly high tolerance for spicy food and literally had tears streaming down our faces for the duration of our meal.
The green papaya sald was phenomenal as was the spicy…More »
34. San Francisco Ballet
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 861-5600
Category:
Performing Arts
Neighbourhoods: Civic Center/Tenderloin, Hayes Valley
San Francisco Ballet's Nutcracker is what make me proud to be born and raised here (well in the area)
This year marked my 19th Nutcracker and it never. ceases. to amaze.
The most amazing part is how every year the Ballet (or prop people) contemporize…More »
35. YamaSho
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 346-2222
YUM! Another fantastic sushi joint in the hood!
I am fairly boring when it comes to my sushi and prefer all that is nigiri, sashimi, or chirashi (which for the record were buttery, melt in mouth deliciousness)- but the rolls look fantastic!
Next…More »
36. Caroline Jordan Fitness
Caroline's sculpting classes are hands down the best I've gotten anywhere. Whether it be training for a D-1 collegiate volleyball program, Bootcamp, my own workouts, Caroline's weekly classes continue to evolve and consistently KICK. MY. ASS.
Her…More »
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1/6/2010
Passion.
That is what this girl has. Her passion for her profession is hands down what makes her the… Read more »
37. Blur
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 567-1918
Category:
Lounges
Neighbourhood: Civic Center/Tenderloin
Quick service, good seating, great vibe...awesome drinks.
Let's talk about the Sangria...I have not had a Sangria worth its weight since I lived in Spain- Blur's $20 for a pitcher of this magical libation is the cheapest way to experience Spain…More »
38. Hemlock Tavern
PBR tallboys, self-serve water spiget at end of bar (if you're smart like me and chug as much water as you do booze), and swinging saloon doors in the shi'er- this bar is ideal.
Good group destination- we tend to head here when with a group of guys…More »
39. Haz Liquors - CLOSED
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 921-8387
Category:
Beer, Wine & Spirits
Neighbourhood: Nob Hill
If you look up Customer service in the dictionary, you will find Ande's name.
How it is possible for one person to be so incredibly happy, friendly, and just genuinenly fantastic is beyond me.
Ande will not only remember your name, he will hook you…More »
40. S.N.O.B. Wine Bar - CLOSED
Good wine selection- not a great range of prices...solid cheese plate, all the american classics...
Note this one as a "catch up bar" - doesn't get too packed which is great to remember if you just want a peaceful glass of wine, a friend to catch up…More »
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