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 1. Café Biere

3986 Adeline St
Emeryville, CA 94608

Categories: American (New), Pubs

5.0 star rating
  3/7/2011

"Unbelievable."

That's what I was thinking pretty much the entire time I was at Café Biere on Saturday for what ended up being an almost six-hour brunch.

Our large, festive group occupied about half of the tiny interior. Our large, festive group also…More »

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 2. Home - CLOSED

2100 Market St
San Francisco, CA 94114
(415) 503-0333

Categories: American (New), Breakfast & Brunch, Desserts, Diners

Neighbourhood: Castro

4.0 star rating
  1/24/2011

I'd been to Home with large groups several times over the years, but Saturday before last felt like the first time because it was just my kid and me so we were able to have a more personal experience.

Chris was our server, and he made us feel welcome…More »

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 3. Pasta Bene - CLOSED

88 Hardie Pl
San Francisco, CA 94108
(415) 989-2222

Category: Italian

Neighbourhood: Financial District

4.0 star rating
  Update - 3/22/2010

After lagging a bit in my quest to try everything on the menu at Pasta Bene, I finally made it back Friday for dinner take-out.

I chose the chicken ravioli this time, and while it wasn't my #1 selection so far, it was still good and I would order it…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    10/14/2009

    People aren't kidding when they say that Pasta Bene is hidden away.

    It's at the end of a short alley… Read more »

 4. Victor's Pizza

1411 Polk St
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 885-1660

Categories: Pizza, Italian

Neighbourhood: Nob Hill

5.0 star rating
  Update - 2/19/2009

I can't believe I ever gave Victor's less than 5 stars. Frankly, their pizza is my gold-standard...what I compare everything else to and what I keep coming back to time and time again.

Here's the pie we ordered yesterday with extra sauce, feta,…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    6/12/2008

    It must be at least 13 years that I've been enjoying Victor's...both eat-in and delivery.  Service,… Read more »

 5. Grubstake

1525 Pine St
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 673-8268
5.0 star rating
  9/4/2008

The Grubstake and I go way back.

I can't pinpoint exactly how far back because it feels like it's always been there. I know it's been at least 7 years, because I remember stumbling up their rickety steps for post-drinking-and-dancing comfort food well…More »

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 6. Baladie Gourmet Cafe

337 Kearny St
San Francisco, CA 94108
(415) 989-6629

Categories: Greek, Mediterranean

4.0 star rating
  6/16/2008

I just killed a dip platter from Baladie. I've been going there for a few years now, as it is close to work, but even if it were farther away it would be worth the trek on those days when one is craving middle-eastern/mediterranean flavors. The…More »

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 7. Hunan Homes Restaurant

622 Jackson St
San Francisco, CA 94133
(415) 982-2844

Category: Chinese

5.0 star rating
  12/27/2008

Hunan Homes was my first restaurant experience in San Francisco.

In 1991 I was living in L.A. and had just gotten my driver's license. To celebrate, I rented a car and drove up here. Toward the end of my first day I was zig-zagging the streets of…More »

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 8. Woodhouse Fish Company

2073 Market St
San Francisco, CA 94114
(415) 437-2722

Categories: Seafood, Fish & Chips

Neighbourhood: Castro

4.0 star rating
  10/6/2008

Friday night was as good as it gets: Good friends, good beer, good conversation, good food, good eye candy.

The girls and I met up at Lucky 13 in time to mentally undress our favorite happy hour bartender/dreamboat. Knowing that all that lusting would…More »

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 9. Buttercup Grill

229 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 444-2976

Categories: American (New), Breakfast & Brunch

Neighbourhood: Jack London Square

5.0 star rating
  8/4/2008

Whenever the beau and I find ourselves on the other side of the bay, we always make it a point to stop by Buttercup Grill.  Invariably, like today, this ends up being early afternoon on Sunday, so I get to "ooh" and "ahh" over the adorable little…More »

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 10. Sushi Rock

1608 Polk St
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 345-1690

Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Food

Neighbourhood: Nob Hill

3.0 star rating
  6/16/2008

I've always thought of Sushi Rock as the T.G.I. Friday's of sushi.  It's not the finest, but it's decent, reasonably-priced and it hits the spot.  Actually, I've found the sashimi to be quite good.  I particularly enjoy coming here because I can…More »

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