Posted: July 16th, 2010 | Author: jklesure | Filed under: Chinese, Daytime Eats, Evening, Late night Eats, Marina / Cow Hollow, Pan-Asian | Tags: Asian, Beers, California, Chinese, Cocktails, Cow Hollow, Cuisine, date spots, Dinner, drinks, Lunch, Open late, Pan-Asian, San Francisco, Wine |
2030 Union Street
San Francisco, CA 94123
(415) 929-8855
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Named after the natural stimulant that is quite popular in Southeast Asia, Betelnut’s menu of contemporary Asian dishes and selection of crafted cocktails may evoke a similar reaction of mild hot sensations in the body and slightly heightened alertness to one’s surroundings. Located right along Union Street, the street facing windows are often opened up on warm days to encourage people watching while dining and drinking. The interior of this restaurant has one of the cooler Asian-inspired designs, similar in theme to a beer house found in places like Singapore. Design touches from the wooden Chinese paddles nailed to the wall, the sprinkler pipes painted to look like bamboo and the wall art posters all help transport diners far from its Cow Hollow locale.
Betelnut takes a contemporary approach to more traditional dishes from Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand, and China. Their selection of appetizers go great with beer or their list of specialty cocktails. Personal favorites include the dishes pictured below along with the glazed pork short ribs, their noodle dishes, and the fried Red Snapper that is served whole.|Betelnut|
Open 7 days a week:
Mon-Thurs: 11:30am-11pm
Fri-Sat: 11am-12am
Sun: 11:30am-11pm
Posted: July 8th, 2010 | Author: jklesure | Filed under: Chinese, Daytime Eats, Dim Sum, Evening, Outer Sunset | Tags: Asian, authentic, California, Cheap eats, Chinese, Cuisine, dessert, Dim Sum, Dinner, Lunch, Noriega Street, Outer Sunset, San Francisco |
2578 Noriega Street
San Francisco, CA 94122
(415) 665-8338
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A fairly consistent barometer for delicious and authentic Dim Sum can often be surmised on the quality of the siumai. This Outer Sunset destination does not disappoint with their large-sized pork, shrimp, and shiitake mushroom dumplings, which are freshly prepared in-house and served piping hot. Unlike other establishments that have their menu items wheeled around the dining room on carts, the Dim Sum here arrives to the table directly from the kitchen, often needing a few moments to cool down.
Favorites here include the shrimp dumplings, stuffed rice noodles, minced pork dumplings stuffed in deep-fried glutinous rice, pork spare ribs, mixed sticky rice steamed in a lotus leaf, and the bell peppers stuffed with crab. Read more »
Posted: June 30th, 2010 | Author: jklesure | Filed under: Daytime Eats, Evening, Italian, West Portal | Tags: California, Cheap eats, Dinner, Italian, Lunch, San Francisco, sandwiches, take-out, Ulloa Street, West Portal |
820 Ulloa Street
San Francisco, CA 94127
(415) 564-1455
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Long before sandwich chains drew national acclaim for adding toasted sandwiches to their menus, Submarine Center has been serving them quietly here for over 25 years. This West Portal district staple has gained a loyal following from locals and jealous out of towners alike for their freshly toasted sandwiches.
Eating at one of the wood tables inside, it’s cool to see the various autographed San Francisco 49′ers memorabilia that adorns the wall; telling an interesting story of the affinity this sandwich shop shares with its fans on the team. Favorites include the BBQ Beef, Italian, and Pastrami sandwiches served with all the fixins. Read more »
Posted: June 22nd, 2010 | Author: jklesure | Filed under: Daytime Eats, Evening, Italian, Late night Eats, Marina / Cow Hollow, Saturday Brunch, Sunday Brunch | Tags: Beers, California, Chestnut Street, Cocktails, Cuisine, dessert, Dessert & Coffee, Dinner, drinks, Italian, Lunch, Marina, mussels, Open late, panini, Pasta, pizza, Ruggero Gadaldi, rustic, salads, San Francisco, Wine |
2175 Chestnut Street
San Francisco, CA 94123
(415) 673-7100
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From the owners of Beretta comes Delarosa, a modern Italian restaurant that’s conveniently located on Chestnut Street in the Marina district. Though the signage looks more at home on a stainless steel Italian espresso machine, the interior is warm and inviting, with its share of high top communal tables encouraging conversation amongst diners.
Chef Ruggero Gadaldi’s menu features a mix of antipasti, salads, pastas, and Roman style pizzas, all complimented by a large selection of draft beers, wines and cocktails. Read more »
Posted: May 18th, 2010 | Author: jklesure | Filed under: Daytime Eats, Evening, Financial District, Italian | Tags: California, California Street, Cocktails, Cuisine, cured meats, date spots, Dinner, drinks, family-style, Financial District, Italian, Liguria, local ingredients, Lunch, Pasta, Piedmont, San Francisco, Staffan Terje, Wine |
230 California St
San Francisco, CA 94111
(415) 955-0663
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Italian for “by jove”, “wow”, or just sheer astonishment, Perbacco strives to pleasantly surprise the senses with their take on regional Italian cuisine from Piedmont and Liguria. Read more »
Posted: May 12th, 2010 | Author: erinboy | Filed under: Comfort Food, Daytime Eats, Evening, Late night Eats, Pub, SoMa (South of Market) | Tags: 2nd Street, Beers, brewery, Brunch, Burgers, California, Comfort Food, De Boom Street, Dinner, fried food, Lunch, Microbrewery, Open late, Patio, pizza, Pub, San Francisco, sandwiches, SoMa, South Park, steak, Wine |
563 2nd St
San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 369-0900
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There really is no better way to spend a sunny Spring Saturday than with good friends, good drinks and baseball. Just a few blocks away from AT&T Park, home of the SF Giants, you’ll find 21st Amendment, a local brewery and restaurant founded in 2000. A great setting for both pre and post-game gatherings, it’s the perfect place if you’re there to try some of their hand-crafted beers, or just hoping to grab a burger.
One of the best things about 21st Amendment is the beer garden they open up on game days. Read more »
Posted: May 7th, 2010 | Author: jklesure | Filed under: Bakery, Daytime Eats, Noe Valley | Tags: 24th Street, bread, Breakfast, cakes, challah, Cheap eats, cookies, cup cakes, dessert, Lunch, Noe Valley, Organic, pastries, Pie, San Francisco, sandwiches |
4073 24th Street
San Francisco, CA 94114
(415) 550-1405
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Since opening in 1995, the Noe Valley Bakery has been a popular favorite among locals for their freshly baked cookies, artisan breads, cakes, pastries, and pies. Everything is made on the premises, all baked fresh throughout the day with natural ingredients. I usually find myself stopping in after a lunch somewhere on 24th street, craving something sweet like a cookie or cup cake to satisfy my sweet tooth. Read more »
Posted: April 19th, 2010 | Author: jklesure | Filed under: Comfort Food, Daytime Eats, SoMa (South of Market), Soul Food | Tags: biscuits, biscuits & gravy, Blue Bottle Coffee, Breakfast, California, Cheap eats, coffee, Comfort Food, Fall Mills, fried chicken, grits, hot dogs, lemonade, Let's Be Frank, Lunch, Organic, po'boy, pulled pork, Ritch Street, San Francisco, sandwiches, SoMa, Soul Food, sweet tea, waffles |
360 Ritch Street
(at Townsend Street)
San Francisco, CA,
(415) 777-2777
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On a bright and sunny alley in SoMa, patrons line up near the kitchen counter window, waiting intently to order soul food favorites like fried chicken and waffles, biscuits and gravy, and po’boy sandwiches. Farmerbrown’s little skillet also serves |Fall Mills| stone-ground organic grits, |Let’s Be Frank| hot dogs wrapped in waffles, and pulled pork sandwiches.
The waffles here have a nice golden crust that softens just right from the real maple syrup, which also goes great with the savory fried chicken. Read more »
Posted: April 7th, 2010 | Author: jklesure | Filed under: Chinese, Daytime Eats, Dim Sum, Evening, Richmond | Tags: Asian, authentic, California, Chinese, Cuisine, Dim Sum, Dinner, Geary Street, Lunch, San Francisco |
5821 Geary Boulevard
between 22nd & 23rd Streets
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 752-4440
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Freshly prepared dim sum can be hard to find in many districts outside of Chinatown, but when the plan calls for venturing out, it’s always worthwhile to stop in at Ton Kiang for some authentic Chinese cuisine. Located on busy Geary Street, this local favorite in the Richmond District is always popular, especially on the weekends when both levels of the dining room are packed with diners. Though at times dining here can require waiting in a line, dim sum is ideal for daytime meals because of its speed and efficiency, making a quick power lunch before heading back to the office possible. Read more »
Posted: March 29th, 2010 | Author: jklesure | Filed under: Bakery, Daytime Eats, Ice Cream, Mission | Tags: 18th Street, brownies, cakes, California, cookies, dessert, Dolores Park, Dolores Street, Ice Cream, Mission, Organic, Pie, Ritual Coffee, San Francisco, sundaes, sustainable |
3692 18th Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 626-5600
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Freshly re-opened after renovating, the Bi-Rite Creamery is a Mission district destination for delicious ice cream made with local and sustainable ingredients. Using only organic milk, cream and eggs sourced from |Straus Family Creamery|, just 45 miles away near Tomales Bay, the finished product is well worth the premium in price. Ice cream from here rarely contains more than 5 natural ingredients, it’s just honest and wholesome ice cream. Read more »
