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: 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 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: 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 15th, 2010 | Author: jklesure | Filed under: Comfort Food, Daytime Eats, Evening, Late night Eats, Pub, Union Square | Tags: Beers, Burgers, Cocktails, Comfort Food, Dinner, drinks, Guinness, Lunch, Open late, piano bar, Pub, San Francisco, Scotch, St. Patricks Day, Union Square, Wine |
243 O’Farrell Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 954-0777
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Being St. Patrick’s Day and all, it seemed appropriate to spend my Saturday celebrating over pints of Guinness and some pub fare. My friends decided upon Johnny Foley’s Irish House, a traditional Irish pub located near Union Square, for the festivities. Foley’s was surprisingly larger than expected with multiple dining areas and a separate bar in the rear dining room. There’s even a dueling piano bar located in the basement worth checking out. Read more »
Posted: March 2nd, 2010 | Author: jklesure | Filed under: Comfort Food, Daytime Eats, Evening, Hotel Bar, Late night Eats, New American, SoMa (South of Market) | Tags: Beers, Burgers, California, Cocktails, Comfort Food, Dinner, drinks, fried food, Lunch, Open late, Pasta, pizza, San Francisco, SoMa, Wine |
54 4th Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 777-1200
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Following a late night movie at the Metreon, the search was on for a kitchen still open late on a Sunday. Luckily, the brightly lit florescent sign at Anna Belle’s caught my attention. Located in the Hotel Mosser, Anna Belle’s menu features local and sustainable American fare served until a half hour past midnight. Read more »
Posted: February 19th, 2010 | Author: jklesure | Filed under: Afternoon Tea, Daytime Eats, Dessert & Coffee, New American, Union Square | Tags: Afternoon Tea, bread pudding, Burgers, Cuisine, desserts, drinks, lobster, lobster club, Lunch, New American, Pasta, popovers, San Francisco, Union Square, Wine |
150 Stockton Street, Level 4
San Francisco, CA, 94108
(415) 249-2720
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Being my birthday and all, lunch somewhere a little more fancy than the typical Thursday norm seemed in order. Some white wine at noon on a Thursday? Hmm, why not. The Rotunda is located at the top of Neiman Marcus and is one of the more notable spots in Union Square for that special brunch, lunch, or afternoon tea. Nearly every table gets a great view of the Beaux Arts stained-glass skylight, but seats facing the unobstructed views of Union Square are highly sought after and are usually reserved well in advance. Read more »
Posted: December 9th, 2009 | Author: jklesure | Filed under: Comfort Food, Daytime Eats, Evening, Marina / Cow Hollow | Tags: Beers, California, Cocktails, Comfort Food, Cow Hollow, Cuisine, Dinner, drinks, Lunch, Marina, Patio, Raw bar, San Francisco, Seafood, Union Street, Wine |
2032 Union Street
San Francisco, CA 94123
(415) 409-0300
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From tables adorned simply with brown butcher paper and a tall shaker of sea salt, to the weathered furniture and inviting Cape Cod decor; one step inside Nettie’s should conjure up memories of a charming seaside village somewhere in New England.
While they do serve some conventional New England fare such as clam chowder with bacon, warm lobster roll, steamers, and crab cakes; the rest of the menu features a diverse selection of comfort foods from various regions of the country. Read more »
