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 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: 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: 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 »
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: 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. Read more »
