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: 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: 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 10th, 2010 | Author: jklesure | Filed under: Daytime Eats, Evening, Late night Eats, Thai, Union Square | Tags: Asian, authentic, California, cash only, Cheap eats, Cuisine, Dinner, Lunch, Open late, San Francisco, Thai, Union Square |
110 Powell Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
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When wandering around the streets near Union Square, it’s easy to get distracted by the sea of retail and restaurants dotted along Powell Street. It’s best to push past the aggressive restaurant greeters indicative of tourist traps and instead, opt for a crowded seat or table at Bangkok Noodles. Judging by the hungry diners that often congregate outside during meal times, it’s no secret that this place is a local favorite for some of the best affordable and delicious Thai cuisine in the city. Read more »
Posted: May 21st, 2009 | Author: shike | Filed under: Daytime Eats, Dives, Evening, Indian, North Beach, San Francisco | Tags: Beers, Delivery, Dinner, Dive, Indian, Lunch, North Beach, Open late, Pub, San Francisco, St. Patricks Day |
1040 Columbus Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94133
(415)441-8855
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Indian food at an Irish Pub in a tony Italian district? Skeptics would say that sounds out of place, but this is San Francisco, so then again anything is possible.
Kennedy’s has a Bohemian feel, with some unexpected highlights such as its extensive list of great beers on tap, and of course the Indian fare, served until 2 am. Best of all, they deliver. The 2 for 1 drafts happy hour everyday from 5 pm to 7 pm, and a happy half-hour at 11 pm are added benefits. Read more »
Posted: May 21st, 2009 | Author: jklesure | Filed under: Daytime Eats, Evening, Italian, Marina / Cow Hollow, Restaurants, Wine Bar | Tags: California, Cow Hollow, Cuisine, drinks, Italian, Marina, Open late, Patio, pizza, rustic, San Francisco, Union Street, Wine, Wine Bar |
1838 Union Street
San Francisco, CA, 94123
(415) 674-8400
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While nearly every neighborhood in San Francisco has its fair share of wine bars, some simply cannot be classified as merely a place to just have drinks. Enoteca Ottomista strikes a balance of being both a great wine bar and restaurant with its delicious rustic Italian cuisine, complimented by an expansive wines list that specializes in Italian varietals.
From the warm and rustic dining area that surrounds the rich wooden bar, to the wrought iron vintage tables and chairs in the heated front patio, the design completes the whole experience. Read more »
