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I always like to hit up Puerto Alegre on Valencia. Authentic Mexican at reasonable prices, a fun, relaxed atmosphere and six different choices of margarita.Individual or by the pitcher.
Pitcher, please!
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· 233 days ago
I disagree. Sangria will sound any depth.
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· 226 days ago
OKAY ALMOST THERE ...GET READY TO PARTY LOL.....THEN WE NEED TO DECIDE SLEEPING ARANGMENTS FOR FRIDAY , SATURDAY AND SUNDAY.
LOVE YOU SEE YOU SOON..lLOVE YOU AND SEE YOU! I HAVE OTHER FLA
LOVE YOU SEE YOU SOON..lLOVE YOU AND SEE YOU! I HAVE OTHER FLA
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· 209 days ago
I know it's not as exciting as spas, massages and fine dining, but a deal at Whole Foods Market or Trader Joe's would be spectacular. Cook at home with your significant other for a romantic stay-at-home date.
I couldn't agree more. A grocery store deal would be great. Not sure how it would work though.
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· 238 days ago
I was just thinking about that walking home from the lovely (but pricey) Rainbow Grocery. Maybe like "Spend $100 get $50 free groceries"?
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· 237 days ago
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· 237 days ago
Did you see that Whole Foods deal on Living Social about two weeks ago? $20 voucher for $10 bucks?
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· 236 days ago
No! How did I miss that? I love Rainbow Grocery. I live two blocks away. Whenever I go I grab a bottle of Cheap Red Wine. Have you guys tried it?
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· 236 days ago
Is it comparable to TJ's Two Buck Chuck? Seriously, what a deal.
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· 235 days ago
That or you should nabbed the chiropractor deal that was on here awhile back. Seems like you need bit more than the average massage...
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· 245 days ago
I'll be on the lookout for the same. 'Bout time for a back crack!
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· 245 days ago
Great American Music Hall. Beautiful interior, great bands and good food and drinks make this place the whole package.
The New Parish in Oakland is really nice; great seats above, the security are cool, and its a good location in the city
I really love Great American Music Hall. The New Parish, too! One thing that's great about the Bay Area is that there are plenty of excellent music venues.
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· 267 days ago
Absolutely! I love the remodeled Fox Theatre in Oakland, too. Have you guys been? It's really gaudy but also lends itself to dancing and rocking out. A little more so than GAMH, even.
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· 267 days ago
Yeah! The Fox Theatre is a snazzy place. It makes sense it originally opened in 1928 as a movie house. I really dig those Brahmin Temple-esque golden deities.
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· 267 days ago
Now that ::sob:: Chez Thuy is gone ::sob:: the best brunch I've had lately is Pork Store Cafe. Even my picky Southerner of a husband and his friends from Georgia and Louisiana gave the food a nod.
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· 240 days ago
There's one on in the Haight (on Haight) but the one I go to is on 16th street between Valencia and Guerrero. Try the biscuits and gravy and a bloody mary. :)
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· 239 days ago
I am a fan of their eggs Florentine, myself, but my husband is all about the biscuits, gravy and grits.
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· 238 days ago
Yeah...I'm slowly having to learn to cook southern food. And I'm a terrible cook.
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· 238 days ago
Pinchit! I think someone wants some lessons in Southern Cooking! (and by that, I mean me. That actually would be kind of awesome to learn how to make biscuits from scratch)
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· 238 days ago
My friend (also a Southerner) lent me a book called More Swamp Cookin'. I'm a little afraid to open it as there is a section on gator meat and opossum.
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· 235 days ago
Oy! I'm afraid my culinary talents do not include meals that contain marsupials of any variety, or animals that resemble giant lizard beasts.
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· 235 days ago
@Sarah: where on earth would you be able to shop for gator meat and opossum? Besides the internet I mean...
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· 234 days ago
Sounds like the long lost brethren of the Chinese. You'd be amazed at what you can find at some real Chinese restaurants...
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· 233 days ago
I've been to China. Some of it was amazing and some of it downright spine chilling for this little American girl.
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· 232 days ago
Yeah...I'll draw the line at dog pretty much. Have you ever had 1000 year old egg?
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· 232 days ago
I'm Chinese, so I've had my share of yummy 1000 year-old eggs! That might be the extent of my exotic Chinese food eating, though. 'Cuz they be eatin' some crazy shit.
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· 231 days ago
I'm actually ok with the chicken feet, frogs legs, and ox tail, but once you start getting beyond normal livestock (excluding the frog), it gets a bit iffy for me.
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· 231 days ago
DT: yucko yuck!
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· 230 days ago
Bell: I like them a lot, but it's probably an acquired taste to be sure. It has a strong, pungent smell/taste and a gelatinous texture. Hard to explain. You just gotta try one and if you hate it, blame DT.
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· 230 days ago
Best enjoyed in rice porridge. Heck, almost makes it so good you almost don't need salt!
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· 230 days ago
Honestly -- probably a wise decision.
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· 228 days ago
They say you can't always get what you want. Order a sandwich from L'acajou Bakery & Cafe. Prove Mick Jagger wrong.
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· 243 days ago
Which sandwich combination would you recommend?
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· 242 days ago
I love the roasted vegetable sandwich. But you can also get a grilled cheese with pancetta bacon grilled right into it.
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· 242 days ago
Roasted vegetables sound delicious! I haven't tried a vegetarian sandwich yet. Mmm, and cheese and bacon - can't go wrong with that combo. Thanks for the recommendations. :)
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· 242 days ago
Sounds like a french bakery. Trust them to make awesome sandwiches. Whereabouts is this place?
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· 241 days ago
Being that I'm a geek and you're a comic book artist that helps me feed my addictions, I already love you forever. :P
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· 241 days ago
Aw...geek love is the best kind. Hey! My new book is coming out now. It's called Stuff & Things. :)
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· 240 days ago
Sweet, just out of curiosity, do you have any other suggestions of what I should check out there?
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· 238 days ago
Gosh. There's so much! Last Gasp always has a big table there, and there are just a lot of interesting artists from all over. Hard to make suggestions but if you've never been you have to check it out at least once. :)
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· 237 days ago
Is the place next to the motorcycle shop? I always see their huge sign advertising spicy lamb sandwiches.
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· 218 days ago
Beautifull in Laurel Heights. Ahi tuna melt. 'Nuff said.
Oh please do. The best way to have it is seared, but it's even good in a sandwich!
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· 264 days ago
Fish sandwiches are always a good option - can't go wrong! I had a smoked salmon sandwich before - it was delightful. I'll def try the Ahi tuna melt - prob taste like a tuna sandwich!!
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· 264 days ago
A friend of mine loves the salmon burgers at a place downtown I'm blanking on right now of course. ;)
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· 263 days ago
Snap, I live in Laurel Heights. Ahi tuna melt, here I come.
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· 262 days ago
Been working on perfecting my own curry sauce; haven't gotten it right yet, so I still have to rely on others for my curry fix.
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· 261 days ago
Hi Thao, no I think they have a steak sandwich and a chicken sandwich, but the fish sandwiches there are great. And they have lots of other things besides sandwiches, too.
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· 261 days ago
Yeah, I think that's why I love restaurants so much. I for one can't make a grilled cheese without burning it.
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· 261 days ago
Speaking of grilled cheese sandwiches, Hog Island Oysters @ the Ferry Building has one of the BEST grilled cheese sandwiches ever!
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· 261 days ago
Really? I will **have** to try it. Cheese to me is like...well...a rat to cheese. Speaking of cheese...have you tried the Mac n' Cheese at The Blue Plate? O.M.G.
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· 261 days ago
I am not into football. Nope. Not even a little bit. But...if you're like me and you don't mind hanging with your friends while they scream and shout over their beers, Kilowatt is the place to be. I can hang back and shoot pool while they cheer and buy me beers for being so patient.
I'm all about the bball, myself! But I can tolerate watching men in tights tackle each other for a coupla hours.
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· 247 days ago
The great thing about Football that it brings more than just the game. Bets, gambling, fantasy football and loads of beer!
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· 247 days ago
It's so true. Beer would make watching paint dry fun.
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· 247 days ago
Yeah, I think football has plenty of positives. I think I'm not as into following it because I didn't grow up in a household that watched it.
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· 247 days ago
Next time you're in the Mission and need a pick me up, head to Muddy's on Valencia (two locations, 16th and 25th). These homey cafes have been SF institutions for many, many years and while they may not boast a hip interior, you can enjoy a perfect cuppa joe surrounded by fliers for local bands, artists and events and peruse the rotating art on the walls.
I'd gladly forgo some laboratory hipness for some genuine community coffee. Merci, for the tip!
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· 250 days ago
Pas de probleme! I love spots that have been around forever and are still old school San Francisco.
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· 249 days ago
I wonder what the oldest coffeehouse in San Francisco is. Anyone here know off the top of their heads?
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· 246 days ago
Cafe Trieste is the oldest coffee house in San Francisco and a favorite hangout for Beat poets, writers and opera lovers in the city's North Beach neighborhood.
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· 246 days ago
Also if you're a fan of the Godfather. Francis Ford Coppola wrote the majority of the script for the movie in that particular cafe.
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· 245 days ago
Speaking of FFC. Has anyone been to his winery in Geyserville? Sounds like an off-beat, interesting place.
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· 245 days ago
Solid yelp reviews. I may have to make a weekend of it soon. I shall report back to my fellow pinchers!
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· 244 days ago
It's alright, I just soak in random facts. Too bad I can't drink all that much: I'd come in handy at the bar during trivia night.
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· 241 days ago
...or at Double Jeopardy!
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· 241 days ago
ha! $1500 daily double, right there.
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· 240 days ago
I love Jeopardy. I love to shout "Duh! Idiot!" when some 9th grader gets an answer wrong that I know. I am a genius.
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· 240 days ago
Oh, man! Pinchit has a great deal on the Ghirardelli Square! Not that it's a first date but I think I'll grab this deal and go with the hubby. Mmmm...cho-co-late...
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· 253 days ago
Still, it might be a great idea for a first date idea. After all, if all else fails, bribe them with chocolate!
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· 252 days ago
Exactly. Fill her with chocolate and wine...they say both are aphrodisiacs...
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· 252 days ago
Aphrodiasiac eh? That combo sounds like more than a kiss goodnight.
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· 252 days ago
Golden Gate Park. I'd suggest packing a picnic, strolling the park for a couple of hours and then swinging by the California Academy of Sciences (complete with indoor rainforest filled with butterflies) and/or the San Francisco Botanical Garden. Very simple and romantic.
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· 271 days ago
Great date. And if you check out California Academy of Sciences on Thursday nights, tickets are only $12!
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· 258 days ago
Oh yes. The Night Life at California Academy of Sciences is very fun. And so pretty with all the fishies!
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· 258 days ago
I just saw that there's a deal on here for a bike rental for two! Now that would be a great first date...biking across the GGB, maybe? I wonder if those bikes have a basket to carry a picnic and a bottle of wine.
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· 257 days ago
Golden Gate Park. I'd suggest packing a picnic, strolling the park for a couple of hours and then swinging by the California Academy of Sciences (complete with indoor rainforest filled with butterflies) and/or the San Francisco Botanical Garden. Very simple and romantic.
Throw in a Frisbee and make sure to stop by the Japanese Tea Garden for tea and cookies, Stowe Lake for some paddle-boating, and the Garden of Shakespeare Flowers and I'm sold.
Has anyone scooped up Pinchit's Blocktoberfest deal yet? I'm seriously thinking this might be a great excuse to go...not that I need an excuse to drink beer.
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· 257 days ago
I just got my ticket to Blocktoberfest! Bring on the beer
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· 256 days ago
Right on! Speaking of beer...have you been to Monk's Kettle on 16th street. It's incredible! Hundreds of beers from all over the world and great food too!
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· 256 days ago
I haven't yet, but I've heard rave reviews about this spot. Maybe I should end Blocktoberfest with a drive-by at Monk's Kettle :)
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· 255 days ago
Well, hopefully you won't actually be driving after a day at Blocktoberfest! ;) But you absolutely should for some great food after a big day of beer sampling.
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· 255 days ago
Ha! No worries, Pinchy is my designated driver. I hope his claws don't scruff my leather seats.
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· 254 days ago
Stew and beer?! I can't think of a better pairing. What kind of stew is it?
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· 254 days ago
SF Beer Week is great. A huge variety of brewers and bars participate, from large breweries to home brewers. It's a lovely way for San Francisco to celebrate a beautiful invention: beer.
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· 271 days ago
Are you going to Oktoberfest by the Bay this year? Just bought my tickets on Pinchit!
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· 269 days ago
SF Beer Week might be my favorite week of the year. I double checked and yes, it is in fact the best week ever. Cheers!
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· 266 days ago
I love to get away to Pismo Beach and San Luis Obispo. It's about a three hour drive each way to get away from the hustle and bustle of the big city and walk on a warm beach. There's an otherworldy hotel that I have to stop in (either to stay or just look around) called The Madonna in. Has to be seen to be believed. The area is quiet and calm and provides a nice break that's not too far away and doesn't break the bank.
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· 271 days ago
What I love about SF is the variety. In such a small city it's amazing how much cultural and social diversity there really is here. SF is a city that celebrates itself; and for good reason. Not only is it a gorgeous place to live, but it's also home to some of the strangest and most interesting people I've ever come across. There are so many nooks and crannies to find the most amazing little objects, thrift stores to browse for hours, lovely parks that seem to pop up like OZ in the middle of urban chaos. SF is an international city that feels like a small town, it's at once inviting and mysterious and has something for every type of person from every walk of life.
Bourbon and Branch in the Tenderloin. Once you get a reservation (you must have one) and the password for that night, you enter into an atmosphere not unlike a 1920s speakeasy. The cocktails are unusual and divine. The drinks are served in many cases with home made ingredients and herbs that you wouldn't expect in a drink but that makes the cocktails as special and unique as the bar itself.
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· 271 days ago
Slim's on 11th and Folsom streets. Slim's is the sister venue to The Great American Music Hall and offers (as GAMH does) the option to buy dinner along with your ticket which reserves you a table in their small balcony. A large stage and dance floor provide plenty of space for great music and dancing. Slim's is also an all ages venue so you can bring the kids to see the music that you love.
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· 271 days ago
I've seen some of my favorite punk bands there over the years. Have you ever been to Bottom of the Hill? Also a great place to see music.
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· 258 days ago
The Valley Tavern in Noe Valley. This place is spacious, serves great drinks and even has a couple of pool tables to flirt over. It also has a few cozy booths when you find someone you'd like to know better. It also features a nice little outdoor patio in the back where you can get a little privacy. Good juke box and friendly service as well.
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· 271 days ago
51st state (Closed) is wonderful. This food truck features regional dishes from all 50 states and each one is delicious. Try the BBQ.
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· 271 days ago
Regional dishes from all 50 states? That is quite a challenge. Just out of curiosity, what do they have for California?
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· 260 days ago
But what food truck would you recommend. There are so many I just don't know where to start!
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· 260 days ago
I'm gonna guess that JapaCurry is Japanese and curry? What's NomNom all about?
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· 259 days ago
JapaCurry is basically all about Japanese comfort food which includes (besides the curry), pork/chicken katsu, various kinds of bentos, potato croquettes (divine!), and a bacon mocha. NomNom, on the other hand, serves Banh Mi, which are vietnamese sandwiches. Typically they contain pork or chicken and can be somewhat spicy, which by itself is not that impressive, but NomNom uses very high quality organic ingredients that make all the difference in the world (and on the palate)!
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· 259 days ago
Ain't that the truth? It's amazing what a difference organic ingredients can make in any meal. Speaking of sandwiches, have you tried Wichcraft? They have a lovely tuna sandwich with capers, lemon zest and cheese. All organic.
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· 258 days ago
Try the turkey bacon and avocado sandwich. It's not enormous but it's filling. Dammit. Now I want one!
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· 254 days ago
I'll be honest: both of the sandwiches you mentioned sound amazing. I'm a huge sucker for tuna and capers and let's face it: bacon is the porky food of the gods. Unfortunately, it tends to gift people with high cholesterol instead of immortality, but it's still well worth the price. Thanks for the rec!
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· 253 days ago
Sparky's 24 Hour Diner on Church street! This 24 hour diner has everything from fettuccine to burgers, a fabulous breakfast menu and incredible milkshakes. They have a great juke box and friendly servers. After a late night of bar hopping, @Sparky's is where you need to go to get that stack of pancakes, milkshake and huge plate of pasta you're craving. But try to get there a little before 2:00 AM, otherwise there will be a wait.
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· 271 days ago
Mmm, you had me at "incredible milkshakes". I'm adding this to my foodie hit list for that milkshake craving. Aside from pancakes, which other breakfast menu items would you recommend?
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· 242 days ago
Build your own omelet is one of my go to dishes there. Also the eggs Florentine is a great choice. :)
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· 242 days ago
Fabulous! They seem to have quite a variety. Can't wait to try this one. :)
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· 242 days ago
Oh...did I forget to mention that they deliver until like, 4 AM? One night my husband and I had just a tad too much, came home and ordered burgers from Sparky's 24 Hour Diner and watched a movie. Great place.
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· 241 days ago
There's a tiny town about four hours north on the PH1 called Elk. I hesitate to even mention it as I'd love to keep it all to myself. The town (five blocks long) features the most wonderful cliff side B&B called Griffin House. Private cabins hand over the cliffs where you can your significant other can listen to crashing waves all night. There are no phones or televisions in the cabins which are decorated very simply and sweetly; a woodstove in each cabin. To top it off, each room has a rubber duckie in its bathroom.
That sounds absolutely lovely. Is it pricey to get one of the cabins for a night?
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· 246 days ago
It depends on the day and the season. The cabins that overhang the cliffs are about $240 a night and the other ones run about $150. But I think they're cheaper on weekdays.
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· 246 days ago
Minako sushi on Mission between 17th and 18th streets. Minako is tiny and hidden, intimate and elegant. The chef is Minako, mother of the owner, Judy. All of their food is organic and put together in interesting and unusual ways. It's not terribly expensive and worth the wait. Can you say Hamachi Mint Sashimi?
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· 271 days ago
We're on our way out for some sushi at Yoyo Sushi on 16th and Valencia. It's not exactly a hole-in-the-wall but it's very reasonable and has really great food. It's been my go-to sushi joint for years. I think I'll have some cucumber infused sake!
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· 251 days ago
Casanova on Valencia and 16th streets. It's fun, has great DJs, friendly bartenders and...velvet paintings.
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· 271 days ago
I've heard good things about Casanova -- do you have any drink recommendations?
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· 259 days ago
Morac Hookah lounge is on the same block and has a great vibe as well. On Thursdays, they do a social mixer with Julius Papp and Franky Boissy... good, sexy fun.
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· 253 days ago
That's my kind of fun, Vivian! Jenny, whatever your poison is, they'll serve it up for you. The atmosphere is excellent and the bartenders are fast and friendly, too.
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· 252 days ago
did you guys know that The Armory is also in the Mission and makes for great porn star spotting?!
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· 252 days ago
Yes! I live close to it, actually. I heard on the news that you can actually buy tickets to get shown around the place...although I think they steer visitors away from any actual filming (thank god). But I think it would be an interesting tour to say the least!
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· 251 days ago
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