Posted: March 17th, 2010 | Author: jklesure | Filed under: Evening, Italian, North Beach | Tags: Beers, California, Cocktails, Dessert & Coffee, Dinner, drinks, family-style, Italian, North Beach, Pasta, San Francisco, Seafood, Stockton Street, Washington Square, Wine |
1652 Stockton Street
San Francisco, CA 94133
(415) 989-7800
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On a warmer than usual evening in North Beach, a group of hungry friends happened upon a blue neon glow coming from Washington Square Park. The iconic Moose’s sign that used to shine brightly here has since been removed, being replaced by the names Joey & Eddie a couple years ago. Such changes, while unexpected, seem to reflect the neighborhood better with its family-style menu of Italian favorites like Spaghetti and meatballs, chicken parmesan, and seafood linguine.
Hearty portion sizes, rustic and straightforward dishes, and friendly service make Joey & Eddie’s a great choice for a relaxed meal with friends. While I do miss the old Moose’s sign, it’s nice to see the blue neon remains. |Joey & Eddie’s|
Open 7 days a week:
Sun-Mon: 5pm-9pm
Tues-Thurs: 5pm-10pm
Fri-Sat: 5pm-11pm
Posted: February 1st, 2010 | Author: jklesure | Filed under: Comfort Food, Daytime Eats, Italian, Noe Valley | Tags: 24th Street, Cheap eats, Comfort Food, Ice Cream, Italian, Lunch, Noe Valley, San Francisco, sandwiches |
1300 Castro Street
San Francisco, CA 94114
(415) 648-4256
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Located on the corner of 24th and Castro in the Noe Valley district, Subs Inc. combines choice deli cuts, freshly baked bread, tomatoes, crisp iceberg lettuce and onions, all to create a satisfyingly delicious sandwich.
A good sandwich always starts with the bread, and Subs Inc. has some amazing Dutch crunch. Try it with their roasted turkey and cranberry sauce or their hot pastrami. The meatball sub is also delicious, perfect on a sweet roll. For dessert, there’s plenty of ice cream to sample.
Open 7 days a week:
Mon-Sun: 10am-8pm
Posted: January 14th, 2010 | Author: jklesure | Filed under: Daytime Eats, Evening, Italian, Pacific Heights | Tags: Andre Karpov, Beers, California, Dinner, Fillmore Street, Italian, Lunch, mozzarella, Neapolitan, open kitchen, Pacific Heights, pizza, San Francisco, Wine |
2406 California Street
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 440-1189
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It’s not often I recall actually dreaming about something I ate, but Pizzeria Delfina’s Margherita Pizza did exactly that. Sometimes it’s the simplest of ingredients that can make a lasting impression; mine came from the perfect combination of tomato sauce, fior di latte mozzarella, fresh basil and a thin Neapolitan pizza crust.
Inspired by eateries in Napoli, Pizzeria Delfina’s open kitchen and dining room is well lit, simple, functional, and modern. From the over-sized chalkboard menu by the door, to the large mural of the Bay Bridge by local Mission artist |Andre Karpov|, dining here feels inviting and cozy, just like a neighborhood pizzeria should be. Highlights of the meal also included the freshly stretched mozzarella, served with arugula, olive oil and some garlic toast, pairing nicely with the Peroni on draft. |Pizzeria Delfina|
Open 7 days a week:
Mon, Wed, Thurs: 11:30am-10pm
Tues: 5pm-10pm
Fri-Sat: 11:30am-11pm
Sun: 11:30am-10pm
Posted: November 30th, 2009 | Author: jklesure | Filed under: Daytime Eats, Dessert & Coffee, Italian, Union Square | Tags: Beers, Breakfast, Cafe, California, cash only, coffee, dessert, Italian, Lunch, Maiden Lane, Patio, San Francisco, Union Square |
175 Maiden Lane
San Francisco, CA 94108
(415) 956-1188
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For those crisp and sunny autumn days spent shopping in Union Square, an outdoor lunch on Maiden Lane is the prefect break from the frenzy of holiday shopping. Dining here amongst the boutiques and art galleries feels like areas of SoHo, while the live jazz helps to muffle the harsh noises of the city.
Mocca is a great little European bistro, best known for their marinated tri-tip steak and tuna nicoise. Their turkey, cranberry and brie sandwich is also worth trying at least once. For visits later in the afternoon, a hot cappuccino and dessert can be a great close to a productive shopping trip, just remember to bring cash.
Hours of Operation:
Mon-Fri: 8am-6pm
Sat: 8:30am-4pm
Sun: Closed
Posted: August 13th, 2009 | Author: jklesure | Filed under: Daytime Eats, Italian, Marina / Cow Hollow | Tags: Acme, California, Cheap eats, Chestnut Street, Deli, Delivery, focaccia, gnocchi, Homemade, Italian, Lunch, Marina, Pasta, prosciutto, ravioli, San Francisco, sandwiches, tortellini |
2120 Chestnut Street
San Francisco, CA 94123
(415) 921-7873
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Owned and operated by the Bosco family since opening in 1929, Lucca Delicatessen has been a Marina staple, satisfying local cravings for gourmet Italian sandwiches, premium deli meats, homemade pastas, and focaccia for generations. Lucca roasts and ages many of their own meats; their homemade ravioli, gnocchi, tortellini, and bread sticks are all worth sampling.
It should be no surprise to see the line extend out of the door and down the street, because crafting a great sandwich takes time. Here the meats and cheeses are sliced to order, the tomatoes, onions and pickles, are all cut that day, and their signature red pepper spread is house made. Fresh bread is just as crucial to make a great sandwich, and I love that I can come here and get my sandwich on a Acme rosemary roll that was freshly baked that morning. Sometimes the wait in line does have its benefits; a few visits back I was next in line to Speaker of the House and SF native Nancy Pelosi, who was very friendly and approachable. I believe she recommended the Prosciutto. |Luccadeli|
Hours of Operation:
Mon-Fri: 9am to 6:30pm
Sat-Sun: 9am to 6pm
