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2 years ago
Ramen house in downtown LA. Featured in Thrillist.
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2 years, 1 month ago
New downtown supper club with live music and classic cocktails.
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2 years, 2 months ago
Recommended by a co-worker for their fresh and delicious Vietnamese-inspired small plates.
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2 years, 2 months ago
Reasonably priced, stylish hats; both classic and modern styles.
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2 years, 2 months ago
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2 years, 2 months ago
Had a fantastic lunch here – Caesar salad special with bacon-wrapped shrimp, Chimney Sweeper Tea Latte (lapsang souchong and vanilla).
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2 years, 2 months ago
Home of Rogue Beers and Spirits.
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2 years, 2 months ago
Noted for breakfast.
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2 years, 2 months ago
Noted for Brunch: Wednesday – Sunday 8a.m. - 2p.m.
Also serving Dinner Wednesday – Friday 5:30 - 9pm. -
2 years, 2 months ago
Noted for brunch.
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2 years, 2 months ago
Gallery/shop/studio founded by our friend, artist Bwana Spoons.
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2 years, 2 months ago
A traditional Japanese restaurant that clearly states on a sign on their window, “No sushi, no combination plates”.
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2 years, 2 months ago
A gallery that shows the best new young illustrators/printmakers/cartoonists/painters/etc.
Pony Club Gallery is run by artists David Youngblood, Theo Ellsworth, Jennifer Parks, Chris Cilla, and (our friend) Zack Soto. -
2 years, 2 months ago
A hotel fashioned from an old elementary school. Lots of amenities on-site: bars, restaurants, brewery, movie theater, etc.
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2 years, 2 months ago
Tried the beef curry noodle soup with flat rice noodles. The noodles were fantastic; the beef was very tender; curry was not very spicy, but quite flavorful! Generous portions, too.
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2 years, 3 months ago
From Tablehopper: “The 5,000-square-foot space will bring together art (expect bi-monthly collections of modern and contemporary art), handcrafted artisan cocktails with house-made syrups and bitters, local small production wines, and a wide range of music (with occasional live performances). AKG partners is behind the project (Alfonso Dominguez, Kevin Best, and Gairy Jacques)—their other venues include Tamarindo Antojeria, B Restaurant and Bar, and Air Lounge.”
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2 years, 3 months ago
Caribbean-Creole restaurant from Sarah Kirnon (of The Front Porch in SF). I'm of course drawn to the fried chicken.
They are also making their own syrups and feature rum cocktails. -
2 years, 3 months ago
A newcomer rumored to be one of the best burgers in Oakland. Chefs hail from Jardinière, Delfina, Absinthe and César.
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2 years, 4 months ago
My search for authentic ramen in SF is over. My favorite so far!
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2 years, 4 months ago
Top choices to try:
Corned Beef Sandwich
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2 years, 4 months ago
Want to try their Chai Thai Noodle Soup (beef curry with egg noodles).
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2 years, 4 months ago
A speakeasy-style bar, seemingly first of its kind in Seattle.
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2 years, 4 months ago
Good selection of classic cocktails, wines and beers. A retro-den atmosphere.
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2 years, 4 months ago
Amongst all the bars in downtown LA that are all appearance but no substance, lies this little speakeasy that prides itself on quality classic cocktails. Just like Milk & Honey in NYC, putting yourself at the whims of the bartender is the way to go.
Small, quiet, dark and conducive to conversations, The Varnish is undoubtedly my favorite bar in LA... heck, maybe even in the state of California! -
2 years, 7 months ago
Sounds like my kinda comfort food... key words that caught my eye on the menu: sardines, polenta, sausage, mushrooms, cod, lardo. Their cocktail menu looks small, but intriguing.
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2 years, 7 months ago
New, antiquarian, and collectible books on food and drink. Also hosts events featuring authors, chefs, food and cooking.
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2 years, 7 months ago
Simple food done right. The little roasted peppers are a great small plate. What I really loved was the pasta which was obviously freshly made!
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2 years, 8 months ago
Tried a sampling of their food at a food fest, and loved it. Would love to seek their location out one day. Just received word that they opened up a bar next door, too!
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2 years, 8 months ago
Comforting Soul Food using local ingredients. Brunch was super tasty... the White Cheddar Grits & Poached Eggs were perfectly creamy. The Fried Chicken isn't bad, but their Waffles (made with cornmeal and served with Brown Sugar Butter and Apple Cider Syrup) are the best I've ever had! Want to come back for the Po' Boys and Gumbo for lunch.
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2 years, 8 months ago
Chef hails from Range and Serpentine.
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2 years, 8 months ago
“Pan-American” grill; markedly Latin/South american flavors with a Californian touch. Fresh, local ingredients.
Executive Chef Rich Hackett hails from Chez Panisse, Bay Wolf, Oliveto, Postrio, and Acme Bread. -
2 years, 8 months ago
A vision from VIZ Media, New People is a diverse center of cinema, retail and art. Also dubbed the “J-Pop” center by many, for its central Japanese pop culture theme.
The street level serves Blue Bottle coffee and Japanese snacks. The basement houses the theatre showing Japanese movies and anime. The upper floors house retail shops and art galleries. -
2 years, 8 months ago
Arguably the best Tiki Bar in the Bay Area. Fruity drinks that pack a punch (pun intended)! Rotating cocktail specials from their excellent bartenders and island-style munchies.
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2 years, 8 months ago
Haven't tried the food yet, but the menu looks promising, with local ingredients. Looking forward to this being our all-purpose neighborhood joint: coffee, breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and wine bar (featuring local wines *on tap*).
Chris Pastena of CODA is one of the folks behind this eco-friendly restaurant. -
2 years, 8 months ago
Japanese comfort food (to me at least) - including Ramen, Udon, Donburi, Robata. Lots of variety... also one of the few places that I have found Okonomiyaki and Takoyaki in SF. Service has been consistently slow for me, but the food is good. Open fairly late (11pm weekdays, 1am weekends).
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2 years, 8 months ago
Great gourmet sausage/hot dog joint from the Foreign Cinema folks. Local microbrews on tap!
They also have specials for Twitter followers (http://twitter.com/ShowDogsSF) and Foursquare mayors (http://playfoursquare.com/venue/71839). -
2 years, 8 months ago
Vintage pinball machines, set to free play for those who pay a small entrance fee. They also have occasional art gallery shows.
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2 years, 8 months ago
A fairly nondescript sandwich shop, famous for their fresh roasted turkey (choose from white, dark, or mixed meat). Sandwiches are well-constructed; they don't fall apart and aren't messy (which, for a handheld lunch, is important to me). Also: tasty, tasty bacon.
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2 years, 9 months ago
Amazing meal, where we had...
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Antipasti:
* Crudo of local halibut with prosecco gelatina and Terra Firma Farms Yellow Brandywine tomatoes
* Oliveto lonza and Full Belly Farm Ambrosia melon
Entrees:
* Lobster roe tagliatelle with polpettine of Coho salmon
* Spit-roasted Willis Farm porchetta with Santa Rosa plum-horseradish salsa, Cipolline onions, and fresh-milled polenta
Dining companions' entrees:
* Paine Farm pigeon al mattone with sweet corn purée, roasted Pattypan squash, and aged aceto balsamico
* Spit-roasted Hoffman Farm hen stuffed with Jimmy Nardello peppers and Fontina cheese
Must come back for their special meals, including Tomato Dinner, Whole Hog Dinner, Truffle Dinner. Amazing meal, where we had...
Antipasti:
* Crudo of local halibut with prosecco gelatina and Terra Firma Farms Yellow Brandywine tomatoes
* Oliveto lonza and Full Belly Farm Ambrosia melon
Entrees:
* Lobster roe tagliatelle with polpettine of Coho salmon
* Spit-roasted Willis Farm porchetta with Santa Rosa plum-horseradish salsa, Cipolline onions, and fresh-milled polenta
Dining companions' entrees:
* Paine Farm pigeon al mattone with sweet corn purée, roasted Pattypan squash, and aged aceto balsamico
* Spit-roasted Hoffman Farm hen stuffed with Jimmy Nardello peppers and Fontina cheese
Must come back for their special meals, including Tomato Dinner, Whole Hog Dinner, Truffle Dinner. -
2 years, 10 months ago
Comfort food with a California/Locavore emphasis. A special cocktail every night!
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2 years, 10 months ago
Chef James Syhabout was previously Chef de Cuisine at Manresa. He has also worked at other Michelin starred restaurants: The Fat Duck, El Bulli, Mugaritz and Alkimia.
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2 years, 10 months ago
Comprehensive selection of tapas, also some larger plates like Paella. Chef is a native Catalonian.
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2 years, 10 months ago
Spanish food: small plates, jamón, cava!
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2 years, 10 months ago
from their site:
“Anvil is devoted to serving alluring drinks in a tranquil environment. We firmly believe that great cocktails are forged with persistent attention to every detail. Our favorite spirits merge with the freshest ingredients available to create dynamic liquid combinations — all served over perfect ice with healthy dashes of bitters. Crafting libations in this fashion recognizes an elegant, classic simplicity that revitalizes an era when cocktails and the profession of bartending were respected and noteworthy aspects of our society.” -
2 years, 10 months ago
Their legendary chicken sandwich causes lines down the block. Don't be fooled, though, the line moves swiftly because the staff is so efficient!
Must come back for the amazing-looking strawberry shortcake. -
2 years, 10 months ago
A bar and lounge in the historic Edison building, focusing on classic cocktails, with a 1910-1920's atmosphere (“old world Los Angeles”). Some nights they have bands or burlesque performances.
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2 years, 10 months ago
I agree with @buzz that the standard vodka tasting isn't really an enticing offering. But at $10, it's a fair deal (and you get to keep your tasting glass). I would rather sample their whiskeys and mescals.
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2 years, 11 months ago
I've only come here in the earlier hours for a client meeting, enjoyed coffee (Blue Bottle) and toast (served with Blue Chair Fruit Company jams). I need to come back for their famous wood-fired pizza.
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2 years, 11 months ago
Oakland branch of the popular SF restaurant.
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2 years, 11 months ago
Satisfying, affordable and quick. The rare steak is amongst some of the most tender I've had in a bowl of pho. The restaurant is an unmarked storefront in a nondescript strip mall, so it can be a bit hard to find if you don't know where to look.