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THE GIRLS' GUIDE TO EATING AND DRINKING
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1. Imperial Tea Court
San Francisco, CA 94111
(415) 544-9830
GIRLS' TEA TIME: 05.03.12 @ 2:30 PM
Use your imagination and you will find yourself transported in a tea court in China.You will find yourself seated at a glossy cherry dining table, with paper lanterns hanging from the ceilings and staring at jars…More »
2. Boxing Room
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 430-6590
Category:
Cajun/Creole
Neighbourhood: Hayes Valley
GIRLFRIEND LUNCH: 03.05.12 @ 11:45 AM
Two Ladies Who Lunch
+ Southern Cooking Casual-Fine Dining Style
+ Floor to ceiling wall blackboard menu, high ceilings with exposed beams & airy/bright/spacious elegant-rustic dining room with plenty of…More »
3. Luce
GIRLFRIEND LUNCH DATE: Dine About Town 2012, 01.30.2012 @ 11:30 AM
What is Dine About Town GOOD For?
1. $17.95 for lunch and $34.95 for dinner (2-3 course meals)
2. Checking out new fine dining at a bargain.
3. A good reminder that it is time to have an…More »
4. Lers Ros Thai
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 931-6917
Category:
Thai
Neighbourhood: Civic Center/Tenderloin
GIRLFRIEND LUNCH DATE: 1.20.12 @ 1 PM (Happy Birthday, EG!)
On my way to Les Ros Thai, I got accosted by two men at 1 o' clock in the afternoon in the rain. The only two words I understood were "beautiful lady" and "weed".
Even for me who is badass…More »
5. Peju Province Winery
New Year's Day 2012
It is only appropriate that I start my New Year with a good bottle of wine for couple of reasons:
1. "LIFE IS TOO SHORT TO DRINK BAD WINE."
2. And because according to Filipino belief, you will be eating and drinking for the rest…More »
6. Beretta
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 695-1199
GIRLFRIENDS HOLIDAY DINNER 2011: 12.02 @ 6PM
"Beauty of style and harmony and grace and good rhythm depends on simplicity." -- Plato
This quote could not have been more appropriate in describing Beretta's dishes. They were not decorated with fancy…More »
7. Silks at The Mandarin Oriental
San Francisco, CA 94104
(415) 986-2020
Category:
American (New)
Neighbourhood: Financial District
GIRLFRIEND LUNCH DATE: November 30, 2011 @ 11:30 AM
When I grow up I want to be a Lady Who Lunches.
Since I was not born independently rich and have this Asian work ethic (Work, work, work until you die!!!!) embedded in my psyche, I do not think I…More »
8. Tropisueño
I feel like I have to explain when I mentioned on my review of Seasons Bar that Tropisueno snobbed "us."
My girls and I were to meet up for Happy Hour at Tropisueno when I found them outside of Tropisueno a little ruffled up. I was about to walk in…More »
9. Seasons Bar and Lounge
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 633-3000
Categories:
Lounges,
Steakhouses
Neighbourhoods: Union Square, SOMA
HAPPY HOUR WITH THE GIRLS: 11.16.11 @ 5:45 PM
I was running late for our HH when I found my girls not at Tropisueno but on Yerba Buena Lane telling me that there was a change of plan. "We were snobbed at Tropisueno and we are going to Four…More »
10. Bottega Ristorante
GIRLS' DAY: 10.14.11 @ 12:45 PM
Fun in the sun. Wines on the vine. Yummies in the tummies.
Maybe I am a little buzzed from a full day of wine-tasting with the girls at Peju, V. Sattui and Chandon.
PAST LUNCH:
But I can also safely say that we found love…More »
11. Samovar Tea Lounge
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 861-0303
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Restaurants,
Tea Rooms
Neighbourhood: Hayes Valley
GIRLFRIEND TEA: 10.03.11 @ 3:30 PM Raining
First Autumn rain. A hot pot of tea. A lovely friend. A delicious spread fit for princesses. On a cozy Monday afternoon.
A combination of the above and a pot of tea becomes magic when shared with a dearest…More »
12. Schmidt's
GF's BDAY DINNER PARTY also doubles up as DATE NIGHT: 10.01.22 @ 8:30 pm to 11:30 pm
Gesundheit! is the only German I know.
And although I have had the pleasure of dining in Frankfurt years ago, I still cannot claim that I know German food. One…More »
13. Bouchon
LUNCH DATE WITH GIRLFRIENDS: 08.01.2011
PERFECTLY BEAUTIFUL DAY IS:
1. Skipping work on Monday to take a scenic drive to Napa.
2. Spending time with your best gals all day wine-tasting.
3. Wearing pretty summer dresses and cute sandals.
4.A full hour of…More »
14. Gracias Madre
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 683-1346
UPDATE: May 23, 2012
It sounds like Gracias Madre will remain open after all. Great news!
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GIRLFRIEND LUNCH DATE: 09.09.11 @ 1:30 PM
Carniwhores, never say "never." Do not…More »
15. Castello di Amorosa
WINE TASTING WITH GIRLFRIENDS: 08.01.11
Take a castle tour of Italy--no airfare required.
Visiting Castello di Amorosa was like "deja vu." This castle resembled the one I stayed at in the Umbrian region of Italy years ago. Few more glasses of wine…More »
16. Bouchon Bakery
Hmmmm, did I miss something?
I looked forward to enjoying Bouchon Bakery's famed pastries and I finally had a chance after having lunch at Bouchon next door. http://www.yelp.com/bi...
Still basking in the glory of a very enjoyable lunch, my girlfriends…More »
17. Shanghai Dumpling King
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 387-2088
Category:
Chinese
Neighbourhood: Outer Richmond
GIRLFRIEND PIGGING OUT DINNER: 08.18.2011@6:30 PM
BEWARE OF THE DUMPLING NAZI!!!!!
Yes, you, the skinny-@$$ male server who:
1. Told us to "HURRY UP BECAUSE PEOPLE ARE WAITING" while my friend still had the chopsticks in her face and still enjoying her…More »
18. Xyclo
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 654-2681
Categories:
Asian Fusion,
Vietnamese
Neighbourhoods: Piedmont Ave, North Oakland
B'S BIRTHDAY DINNER: 08.11.2011 @ 6:30 PM
BIRTHDAY DINNER FAIL!
A previous 4 star experience in the past has turned into 2 stars.
I brought my BFF to Xyclo for her birthday dinner. The girl loves good Asian food but is also a picky one. I thought…More »
19. V. Sattui Winery
GIRLS' DAY: 10.14.11 @ 11 am
V Sattui is an adult's playland.
AMBIANCE:
It looks like the Fourth of July at V. Sattui every single time. The parking lot is always packed and you will find the picnic tables also packed with families having fun in the…More »
Recently updated lists from Jasmin L.
MY SUGAR TOOTH (11)My sugar tooth loves cute and sweet desserts! Here is my list! |
STAYCATIONS (15)Staycations: vacations near home.In my book it is the art of maximixing the fun within a weekend while being few hours from home, just chilaxxing, marinading or whatever you call it! |
HISTORIC (10)Eateries that are part of history or housed at a historic building. |
Food Crack in the TL (and Civic Center) (19)Addiction in the TL--not drugs, not sex (athough some of these may induce foodgasm) but food! |
Lunching in the City. (37)Lunch time is Yelp time. Lunching all over the City. |
THE PLANT DIET (22)Reviews by an ex-pescetarian but still only only a part-time carnivore. Will most likely order vegetarian dishes but will have a small taste or two of the meat dishes.Always looking out for places to find vegan and/or vegetarian dishes for myself and vegetarian/vegan friends. |
SAMMIE GIRL (13)I used to say I hate sandwiches. Now that there are a lot of fancy-schmanzy sammies around, they are my new obsessions. |
MY ADDICTIONS (16)I just cannot say NO! These are my kryptonites. Thank God they are not crack! |
$5 And Some Change in My Pocket (18)Don't starve! You can eat here for a little over $5 -- or even less! |
CABOODLE OF NOODLES (7)Where to get your noodles (just in case you've lost yours!) |
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