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Yelping SinceMarch 2006
Things I Lovesteak, ska, the internet, technology, dive bars, Brazilian rodizio, mixing cocktails
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My Blog Or Website When I'm Not Yelping...I'm watching tech podcasts
Why You Should Read My ReviewsYou're bored
My Second Favorite Website The Last Great Book I Read'The Sleep Book' by Dr Seuss
My First ConcertTaking Back Sunday & Rufio
My Last Meal On EarthBrazilian Rodizio
Don't Tell Anyone Else But...I'll go out of my way for BK fries
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711 Market St
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 975-0855
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 975-0855
Del Taco
Categories: Fast Food, Tex-Mex
Neighborhoods: Union Square, SOMA
I'm noticing a trend. California fast food chains aren't too fast are they? They're not slow but you probably want to sit down while they prepare your food.
So, I've heard Kevin Rose and Alex Albrecht debate Del Taco and Taco Bell and I figured I had to try Del Taco while I was in SF. Del Taco is nothing like Taco Bell (aside form the fact that their both fast food tacos). I like Del Taco because it feels healthier than Taco Bell, but that may just be because sauces don't come from a caulking gun.
I got the big fat chicken taco combo. The thick flour tortilla and the lighter sauce wasn't what I expected but was a welcome change from what I'm used to at Taco Bell. The combo comes with fries and a drink. While I love fries, I don't see how they fit in at a taco place. (They also have hamburgers which kinda weirds me out.)
Overall, I really enjoyed Del Taco but it's too soon to say if I side with Kevin or Alex on the fast food taco debate.
So, I've heard Kevin Rose and Alex Albrecht debate Del Taco and Taco Bell and I figured I had to try Del Taco while I was in SF. Del Taco is nothing like Taco Bell (aside form the fact that their both fast food tacos). I like Del Taco because it feels healthier than Taco Bell, but that may just be because sauces don't come from a caulking gun.
I got the big fat chicken taco combo. The thick flour tortilla and the lighter sauce wasn't what I expected but was a welcome change from what I'm used to at Taco Bell. The combo comes with fries and a drink. While I love fries, I don't see how they fit in at a taco place. (They also have hamburgers which kinda weirds me out.)
Overall, I really enjoyed Del Taco but it's too soon to say if I side with Kevin or Alex on the fast food taco debate.
151 3rd St
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 357-4000
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 357-4000
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
Category: Museums
Neighborhood: SOMA
I went here on Thursday in hopes of taking advantage of their half price deal but I didn't find out until I got to the front of the line that it's only half price after 3:00. It was barely 11am. Oh well...
SF MOMA currently has an Ansel Adams and Georgia O'Keeffe exhibit as well as Robert Frank's "The Americans". For me these two exhibits are worth the price of admission. I'm not a fan of Pollock and that school of abstract modern art but SF MOMA also has a lot of surrealist pieces and interesting sculptures and displays. The rooftop patio is a nice place to relax and grab a coffee and a small bite to eat.
SF MOMA currently has an Ansel Adams and Georgia O'Keeffe exhibit as well as Robert Frank's "The Americans". For me these two exhibits are worth the price of admission. I'm not a fan of Pollock and that school of abstract modern art but SF MOMA also has a lot of surrealist pieces and interesting sculptures and displays. The rooftop patio is a nice place to relax and grab a coffee and a small bite to eat.
San Francisco International Airport
San Francisco, CA 94128
(650) 821-0500
San Francisco, CA 94128
(650) 821-0500
Lori's Diner
Category: Diners
Overpriced airport food. What else is new?
I had seen a few Lori's Diner locations while I was in SF but never when I was hungry. Waiting for my flight home, it was the best looking option in this food court at the United terminal so I figured I'd finally give it a try.
Verdict:
Not too bad but I did just get a BLT to it's hard to judge.
I had seen a few Lori's Diner locations while I was in SF but never when I was hungry. Waiting for my flight home, it was the best looking option in this food court at the United terminal so I figured I'd finally give it a try.
Verdict:
Not too bad but I did just get a BLT to it's hard to judge.
If you're into over the top gimmicks, this place is for you. The Tonga room is a tiki bar complete with straw umbrellas, rain storms, and a live band playing in a lagoon. Drinks are served in tiki mugs, porcelain coconuts, and hollowed out pineapples and cost about $9-$10 for most with two person scorpion bowls at $18.
Great fun if you like a good gimmick.
Great fun if you like a good gimmick.
900 North Point St
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 771-4903
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 771-4903
Ghirardelli Chocolate
Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Chocolatiers and Shops
Neighborhood: Fisherman's Wharf
Holy candy store and ice cream stand, Batman!
The line of tourists is long but it moves fairly quickly. If you like water with your ice cream, don't buy it there's free water to be had beyond the register. If you don't like lines or people there's another Ghirardelli ice cream stand nearby. Explore the square for a few minutes and you'll find it.
The line of tourists is long but it moves fairly quickly. If you like water with your ice cream, don't buy it there's free water to be had beyond the register. If you don't like lines or people there's another Ghirardelli ice cream stand nearby. Explore the square for a few minutes and you'll find it.
2415 S Broadway
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 934-4969
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 934-4969
Yogurt Creations
Category: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
Holy crap. Why is there nothing like this on the east coat. DIY fro-yo sundaes with random flavors and a huge variety of toppings? I'm in. Paying by the ounce sounds expensive but it ends up being cheaper. I wish I got more.
I'm currently booking a flight to Cali to have more of this.
I'm currently booking a flight to Cali to have more of this.
865 Market St
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 357-3640
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 357-3640
Jamba Juice
Category: Juice Bars & Smoothies
Neighborhoods: Civic Center/Tenderloin, Union Square
Orange Julius is better
Pier 39
San Francisco, CA 94133
(415) 433-0400
San Francisco, CA 94133
(415) 433-0400
North Beach Pizza
Category: Pizza
Neighborhood: Fisherman's Wharf
North Beach Pizza was our fallback. My girlfriend wasn't feeling 100% and didn't feel like our scheduled seafood dinner before our Alcatraz tour. North Beach Pizza had been recommended to us by a friend of a friend down in Santa Maria when we were there earlier in the week.
I'm not sure why this place is worthy of a recommendation, maybe other locations are better. With her not feeling great and mt not super hungry we decided so split a pizza instead of getting the buffet. You would think they're making lots of cheese pizzas for this buffet and the one we ordered should be out fairly quickly. We waited at probably at least 20 min for our pizza. when it arrived it was nothing special. The sauce was a little different, not good or bad different, just different.
There are so many other options on the Pier, find something else.
I'm not sure why this place is worthy of a recommendation, maybe other locations are better. With her not feeling great and mt not super hungry we decided so split a pizza instead of getting the buffet. You would think they're making lots of cheese pizzas for this buffet and the one we ordered should be out fairly quickly. We waited at probably at least 20 min for our pizza. when it arrived it was nothing special. The sauce was a little different, not good or bad different, just different.
There are so many other options on the Pier, find something else.
41 Franklin St
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 626-8727
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 626-8727
Canto Do Brasil Restaurant
Categories: Latin American, Brazilian
Neighborhoods: Hayes Valley, Civic Center/Tenderloin
Over the last couple years Brazilian food has become my favorite cuisine. I prefer rodizio style but when there's a menu, I can usually point at some random Portuguese words and be brought something amazingly delicious. I used to be able to say always. My meal here was still great, don't get me wrong, it just wasn't the amazing Brazilian food I'm used to which is probably my fault for pointing at random menu items.
Not long after I got my meal the lights dimmed a couple times and loud tropical music was pumped through the tiny restaurant. I immediately realized I had the WORST seat in the house for to see the samba dancers. They knew it though and came over to make sure I was able to see. They were having problems with the music that night. Twice it cut out in the middle of a song but the dancers kept on going.
While I wasn't overly impressed with my meal, I still had a much more enjoyable time at dinner this night than the night before when I spent twice as much. When I'm back in SF, I'll be back at Canto Do Brasil.
Not long after I got my meal the lights dimmed a couple times and loud tropical music was pumped through the tiny restaurant. I immediately realized I had the WORST seat in the house for to see the samba dancers. They knew it though and came over to make sure I was able to see. They were having problems with the music that night. Twice it cut out in the middle of a song but the dancers kept on going.
While I wasn't overly impressed with my meal, I still had a much more enjoyable time at dinner this night than the night before when I spent twice as much. When I'm back in SF, I'll be back at Canto Do Brasil.
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The layout of the building is, to say the least, a little weird. Normally I know where I am and have a very good sense of direction but there were a couple times when I had no idea where I was, how I got there, and how I never noticed that area earlier. I wanted to see the 3D show but was only able to find the ticket counter for the planetarium.