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: June 16th, 2010 | Author: jklesure | Filed under: Dessert & Coffee, Evening, Italian, Mission, Sunday Brunch, Wine Bar | Tags: 18th Street, authentic, Bavarian cake, brioche, California, Cocktails, coffee, Cuisine, date spots, dessert, Dessert & Coffee, Dinner, drinks, Farina, Italian, Mission, modern, pannacotta, Paolo Laboa, Pasta, Patio, pesto, pizza, poached eggs, rustic, San Francisco, Sunday Brunch, Wine |
3560 18th Street
San Francisco, CA, 94110
(415) 565-0360
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One of my favorite restaurants in the Mission for its sleek and modern design, Farina’s ambiance is so inviting it just exudes cool. The curved curtain of glass that wraps around the frontage is beautiful yet functional, able to slide fully open to allow the breeze to circulate through. Skylights help keep the space bright with natural light, while the comfortable designer furniture helps to define the setting. Read more »
Posted: May 28th, 2010 | Author: erinboy | Filed under: Civic Center, Evening, French, Lounges, New American | Tags: Beers, California, Civic Center, Cocktails, Cuisine, dessert, Dessert & Coffee, Dinner, drinks, French, Grove Street, private parties, Prix Fixe, San Francisco, Wine |
300 Grove Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 861-5555
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If a night at the theater is in your plans, then so should drinks and dinner at Jardinière. Conveniently located across the street from both the War Memorial Opera house and the Davies Symphony Hall, it is a perfect place to come for a cocktail and a bite to eat before a show. Read more »
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. Read more »
Posted: March 4th, 2010 | Author: jklesure | Filed under: Bakery, Daytime Eats, Dessert & Coffee, Evening, Mission | Tags: Bakery, bread, Breakfast, Cafe, cakes, California, coffee, Comfort Food, cookies, dessert, Dessert & Coffee, Dinner, Guerrero Street, macarons, Mission, pastries, San Francisco, sandwiches |
600 Guerrero Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 487-2600
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Perched on a corner in the Mission, no sign or awning to give away its location, one could easily drive past without noticing they’ve missed one of the best bakeries in the city. Luckily, the constant line of patrons pouring out the door of Tartine Bakery helps draw the eye, and by constant I mean, rain or shine, expect to see some sort of line. While I was waiting in line to order, I couldn’t help but appreciate the dated decor that’s changed very little since the sixties, exuding a sorta hipster charm that has come to define the Mission district for some. Read more »
Posted: October 21st, 2009 | Author: jklesure | Filed under: Comfort Food, Daytime Eats, Dessert & Coffee, Mission | Tags: 24th Street, Breakfast, California, Cheap eats, Dessert & Coffee, Donuts, Four Barrel Coffee, Mission, Organic, San Francisco |
2760 24th Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 920-1978
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Deep within the Mission, far from its more likely surroundings of chic boutiques and trendy restaurants located further up 24th Street; Dynamo Donut & Coffee is a charming little shop that’s gaining a loyal following for their unique and unconventional donut varieties. Visible mostly by it’s bright yellow paint and green awning, Dynamo’s retro styling and quaint walk-up counter feels like a trip back to 1950s Americana. Read more »
