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Je Suis Chez Cafe des Amis

Posted in Restaurants, tagged , , , , , on August 25, 2010 | 2 Comments »

Great typical French brasserie. Thonet bentwood chairs, dimly lit, and chic menu typography. La nourriture…c’est TBD.UPDATE on Cafe des Amis (2000 Union at Buchanan): Sauvignon Blance aux pichet (by the carafe!) . . . delicieux! French onion soup . . . to die for! Hanger steak-frites . . . overcooked (medium was medium well), semi-bland, [...]

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Antica Trattoria Is Closing!

Posted in Restaurants, tagged , , , , on August 23, 2010 | 1 Comment »

Antica Trattoria (2400 Polk at Union) is set to close sometime in the next four months and will be replaced by a casual neighborhood hangout called Leopold’s. Tear! I’m booking a reservation ASAP! Inside Scoop has the details.

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Have You Tried Helmand Palace?

Posted in Restaurants, tagged , , , , , on August 16, 2010 | 6 Comments »

I’ve never eaten at the Afghan restaurant Helmand Palace (Van Ness between Union and Green), mostly because it just looks like a hole-in-the-wall and secondly because I don’t know much about Afghan cuisine. But, Michael of the S.O.F.A.T. blog (Stories of Food and Travel) dined there recently, and reading about his experience has convinced me [...]

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Home and Hyde: A Couple Goodbyes

Posted in Restaurants, Stories, tagged , , , , on August 10, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

Near or far, edgy or conservative, American or foreign, a city is always a living, breathing thing. But despite the bustling streets, the forward-thinking citizens, and the need to push, push, push, you’ll find pockets that remain static — in face of change. Since I carved out a little life for myself around Russian Hill, [...]

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Luella Ages With Vino on the Cheap!

Posted in Bars, Restaurants, tagged , , , , , , , on March 2, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

To celebrate its fifth anniversary, Russian Hill’s New American eatery Luella (1896 Hyde at Green) is offering wine by the glass for only $5 Sunday through Thursday throughout the month of March. Seeing as the restau’s most wallet-friendly glass of wine goes for $8, this is definitely a good deal. Better yet, you can scoop [...]

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Score a Price Cut on Loving Cup

Posted in Restaurants, tagged , , , on February 16, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

Today’s deal on FreshGuide is $5 for $10 worth of sweetness at rice pudding and frozen yogurt shop Loving Cup (2356 Polk at Union). The creamery of sorts takes a creative twist on dessert staples with flavors like rum raisin, pistachio, pumpkin pie, almond butter, English toffee, and chai-infused pudding, and also has a full [...]

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Go to Golo

Posted in Restaurants, tagged , , , , on February 16, 2010 | 1 Comment »

I took a break from my beloved Polker’s this weekend and had brunch at Cafe Golo over on Lombard St. (at Gough). I tried my first breakfast burrito (First! I know!) there and was pleased, and my date had an omelette that was yummy — and both very affordable. But I must admit this is [...]

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Amarena’s Free Thursday Buffet

Posted in Restaurants on February 4, 2010 | 1 Comment »

is amazing. Best kept secret. Shhh!

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La Boulange Goes Long For the Superbowl

Posted in Restaurants, tagged , , , on February 3, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

La Boulange (Polk and Green) put its own little French spin on the upcoming Superbowl with a special menu item! They made one long sub (ham, chicken, or veggie) out of their baguettes, which comes with house-seasoned potato chips and Dame Blanche (white cream puffs with whip cream filling). Yum. Make your order ahead of [...]

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Nick’s Tacos Erin’s Way

Posted in Art, Restaurants, tagged , , on February 2, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

Tonight is the night of Nick’s Crispy Tacos love. But don’t think you’re alone in your affection for $2 baja-style fish tacos. My dear and talented friend Erin Butner has wholeheartedly proclaimed her feelings for the taqueria with this adorable illustration. Erin keeps up the most charming graphic design blog, Eggplant Elephant, with digital drawings [...]

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