As we crossed Cesar Chavez Street into the deep, dark, scary depths of the Mission, I turned to Adrienne and said, “Toto, we’re not in Kansas anymore.” My knuckles turned ...
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Giordano Brothers: As Cheap as it is Good
I admit, most my posts are about “nice” places in the city. ...
Hog Island Oyster Co: Simply good
People travel thousands and thousands of miles to have the experience that ...
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Surf’n'Turf at Bobo’s
In my mind’s eye, I pictured Bobo’s to be a raucous, spit-on-the-floor kind of joint – that somehow got away with pushing $50 steaks. When I walked in, I got a quiet, eccentric, table-clothed place – that gets away with churning $50 steaks. To me, Bobo’s has become a rite of passage for all San [...]
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You Might Get Some Ear in There Too!
“You might get some ear in there too!!” was part of our server’s explanation of the pig terrine special. Mashed up pig head parts is a pretty standard offering from the Asian-influenced menu at Namu. While some of the dishes were more unusual than anything I can recall eating anywhere else, we also closed with [...]
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A Gift For the Senses
I’ve been to Sens more times than I can count because it never lets me down. Since I’ve blogged about it before, I’ll keep the write-up about my most recent visit brief. Let’s just say that Sens kept its winning streak alive – making it a very SENSible place to go for your next meal [...]
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Dinner with an Icon
Dining at Zuni Cafe will bring a smile to your face. On the surface, the restaurant’s approach is seemingly simple: the decor, the dishes, and the service. But something seriously special lies beneath the comfortable exterior. I consider Zuni one of San Francisco’s iconic restaurants: open since 1979, it’s consistently a favorite among food critics, [...]
