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1. The Shady Lady Saloon
Sacramento, CA 95811
(916) 231-9121
Categories:
American (New),
Bars
Neighbourhood: Downtown
The Shady Lady Saloon.
Sac: Downtown
Monday and Tuesday March 5-6 2012
FIVE STARS!!!!!
To be honest, this review combines 3 or 4 separate trips to Shady Lady Saloon within the span of two days. The Shady Lady is one of the Best Bars on Earth. The food…More »
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1/4/2011
Shady Lady
Sacramento Down Town
December 30, 2010
Five Stars
11 a.m.
We got there a little early since… Read more »
2. Vesper Bar
Vesper Bar @ Cosmopolitan
LV: Strip
Friday April 23, 2011
Five Stars
2 a.m.
They served the Best Cocktails I have ever had and No one there even
appreciated them.
Favorite Drinks:
1. Pimms Cup
2. White Linen
3. Dealer's Choice Bulleit Cocktail
Each of the…More »
3. Noble Experiment
Noble Experiment
SD: Downtown
Friday October 22, 2011
*****
Tonight I am goin' downtown #4. It's about time I updated my review of Noble Experiment. We have been coming here weekly for about two months now. We are starting to know the Hosts,…More »
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3/15/2011
Noble Experiment
SD: Downtown
Thursday March 10, 2011
Four Stars
We got an early same day reservation… Read more »
4. Rickhouse
San Francisco, CA 94108
(415) 398-2827
Category:
Bars
Neighbourhood: Financial District
RickHouse
SF: Financial District
Saturday January 1, 2011
Four Stars
This is another great bar by those who do Bourbon and Branch. The dark lit environment creates a great mood to drink and converse. I am glad 1920's speakeasy bars are back in fashion.…More »
5. Rye
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 474-4448
Category:
Lounges
Neighbourhood: Civic Center/Tenderloin
RYE
SF: Civic Center?
Sunday/Monday January 2ish 2011
Four Stars
Another Bar. More Ginger. More Pimms. The Old Cuban was amazing. The pool table was open but there was no cue ball and two 7 balls which were slightly different colored. This bar…More »
6. Jayne's Gastropub
San Diego, CA 92116
(619) 563-1011
Categories:
American (New),
Gastropubs
Neighbourhood: University Heights
Jayne's Gastropub.
SD: University Heights
Saturday February 12, 2012
Four Stars
Upscale British Dining? We sat at the bar and ordered some amazing cocktails: High West Rye Old Fashion; Gauntlet: Blanco Tequila + Muddled Lime & Blood Orange, and Brown…More »
7. Grant Grill
US Grant Grill
SD: Downtown
Thursday September 15, 2011
Four Stars
We had a lawyer's mixer here. The place is gorgeous. There were only two waitresses and one bartender for the entire place. Needless to say, every drink order took a long time to arrive…More »
8. The Varnish
The Varnish
LA: Downtown
Sunday July 3, 2011
Four Stars
This place would have been five Stars but the Service was slow - 10 minutes just to order. Overall, the atmosphere of the Varnish had a great speak easy feel except for the people peeking into the…More »
9. The Alembic
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 666-0822
Categories:
Bars,
American (New)
Neighbourhood: Haight-Ashbury
Alembic
SF: Haight-Ashbury
Saturday March 3, 2012
Four Stars
[SF#7]
This place is probably a Five Star Place, but I was already 2 Sheets to the wind so I didn't enjoy it as much as I could have.
Cocktails: Sazerac, High West Old Fashion, Pimms Cup,…More »
10. URBN Coal Fired Pizza / Bar
San Diego, CA 92104
(619) 255-7300
URBN
SD: North Park
Wednesday November 25, 2011
Four Stars
Update
We got a table immediately at 11pm on Friday Night. We ordered a Giant BBQ Chicken and Meatball Pizza. It only took 30 minutes today. The Crust is amazing. BBQ chicken was decent. The…More »
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11/26/2011
URBN
SD: North Park
Wednesday November 23, 2011
Three Stars.
So if you are in the mood for a bunch of… Read more »
11. The Lincoln Room
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 696-8888
Categories:
American (New),
Pubs
Neighbourhood: Gaslamp
Lincoln Room
SD: Gaslamp
8pm Monday 16 April 2012
Four Stars
Cocktails: Ri1 Old Fashion, Bulleit Rye Manhattan, Gordon's Cup, Lincoln Towncar. The Classic Old Fashion is so simple and yet so great. The Manhattan here was served straight up tasted like…More »
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4/11/2012
Lincoln Room
SD: Gaslamp
Tuesday April 10, 2012 at 11:30pm
Four Stars
Guest Bartenders Chris Martin and… Read more »
12. 15 Romolo
San Francisco, CA 94133
(415) 398-1359
Categories:
Bars,
Tapas/Small Plates
Neighbourhood: North Beach/Telegraph Hill
15 Romolo
SF: North Beach
Sunday January 2, 2011
Four Stars
15 Romolo is another good bar. The atmosphere is a little darker, slightly seedier, and way more plaid than any other bars that we tried this NYE weekend. I ordered another Pimms Cup, which…More »
13. Fleur by Hubert Keller
Las Vegas, NV 89119
(702) 632-9400
Categories:
French,
American (New)
Neighbourhood: The Strip
Fleur @ Mandalay Bay
LV: Strip
Saturday April 23, 2011
Four Stars
Another Bar. Another Great Drink. When I asked for a frozen drink, the bartender made me feel like a putz. She was like we don't even have a blender. My friend Matt then ordered the…More »
14. Prohibition
San Diego, CA 92101
Categories:
Lounges,
Jazz & Blues
Neighbourhoods: Gaslamp, East Village
Prohibition
SD: Downtown 5th Ave
Thursday December 15, 2011
Four Stars
Going to this private spot and having your name on the guest list is pretty cool but somewhat pretentious. The red lighting and décor was inviting and fun. At 8 o'clock, the place…More »
15. Red Light District
RLD
SD: Gaslamp
7pm 16 April 2012
Solid Four Stars
Why are Mondays in the Gaslamp wonderful, especially on the day before taxes are due? There are no Crowds, no Wait, no Drunkards, and no ridiculousness. I have been waiting since months to try Red…More »
16. barleymash
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 255-7373
Neighbourhoods: Gaslamp, East Village
BarleyMash
SD: Gaslamp 5th Ave
Friday 4th May 2012
Five Stars
Barleymash is the new kid on block meaning that the place is still in the process of working out the kinks. However, I am truly digging the atmosphere, cocktails, and food. I walked in here…More »
17. Searsucker
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 233-7327
Category:
American (New)
Neighbourhoods: Gaslamp, East Village
Searsucker
SD: Gaslamp 5th Ave
12pm Wednesday 25 April 2012
Four Stars
Update
What a Great Lunch Experience! I ordered the Cobb Salad and an Old Fashion. The Cobb Salad consisted of fresh artisan greens tossed lightly in Bleu Cheese , Roasted Cherry…More »
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11/22/2011
Sear Sucker
SD: Downtown 5th Avenue
Monday November 21, 2011
Four Stars
Lunch
I wanted to get a hat for… Read more »
18. Burlap
Del Mar, CA 92130
(858) 369-5700
Categories:
Asian Fusion,
Lounges
Neighbourhood: Carmel Valley
Burlap
SD: Del Mar/Carmel Valley
1pm Wednesday 3rd May 2012
Four Stars
Brian Malarkey Restaurant #3!
After some banking at Wells Fargo, my personal banker and I walked down to get a quick bite to eat at Burlap. The place looks spectacular. The use of…More »
19. Starlite
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 358-9766
Categories:
American (New),
Diners
Neighbourhood: Mission Hills
Starlite
SD: Mission Hills
Wednesday November 25, 2011
Four Stars
Update
The place was decently crowded for a Friday for 10pm. We grabbed a drink on the back patio. The Old Fashion was pretty decent: Rittenhouse Rye, a Muddled Orange Slice, Too little…More »
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3/16/2011
Starlite
SD: Mission Hills
Tuesday March 15, 2011
Four Stars
This Place was not what I had expected at… Read more »
20. Vin De Syrah Spirit & Wine Parlor
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 234-4166
Categories:
American (New),
Wine Bars
Neighbourhood: Gaslamp
Vin De Syrah Spirit and Wine Parlor
SD: Downtown
November 10, 2011
Four Stars
Down the Rabbit Hole: First you must venture down a graffiti marked stair case and entered through a secret door covered by Astroturf grass. Once inside the whimsy takes over.…More »
21. Small Bar
San Diego, CA 92116
(619) 795-7998
Categories:
Bars,
American (New)
Neighbourhood: University Heights
Small Bar
SD: University Heights
Thursday February 3, 2011
3 Stars
The ID checker was reading comic books - Hilarious. I always judge bars by how many people are wearing plaid shirts to see if I actually belong. There were only three plaid shirt…More »
22. El Dorado Cocktail Lounge
El Dorado Cocktail Lounge
SD: Downtown
Friday October 21, 2011
Three Stars
Tonight I am goin' downtown. We parked at the $6 lot on 11th and Broadway instead of any of the adjacent $5 lots. (Whoops!) There was a five cover to get in this place at 10pm.…More »
23. Craft & Commerce
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 269-2202
Categories:
Gastropubs,
Bars
Neighbourhood: Little Italy
Craft and Commerce
SD: Little Italy
8pm Friday May 10, 2012
Four Stars
After working a catering event at Hughes Marino, I walked down Beech Street to Craft and Commerce. I walked straight and ordered a rye old fashion ($10) at the bar. The bartender…More »
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1/23/2011
Craft and Commerce
SD: Downtown
Friday January 20, 2011
3 Stars
After spending a whole bunch of time in… Read more »
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