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4806 International Blvd
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 261-8696
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 261-8696
Santo Coyote
Categories:
Mexican,
Latin American
Neighborhood: East Oakland
Santo Coyote is an awesome spot for cheap, delicious Mexican and Salvadoran cuisine. I stopped in for dinner a couple weeks back with my lady-friend. We split some really filling pupusas (two bucks), but I saved enough room for a chicken mole dish. Portions were extremely generous, the chicken was cooked perfectly, and the mole was great.
I'll definitely be back; food is awesome, and a great value for the price ($9 for the mole, $2 for a pupusa).
I'll definitely be back; food is awesome, and a great value for the price ($9 for the mole, $2 for a pupusa).
2 New Montgomery St
San Francisco, CA 94105
(415) 512-1111
San Francisco, CA 94105
(415) 512-1111
Palace Hotel
Category:
Hotels
Neighborhood: SOMA
I dropped into the Palace Hotel's Pied Piper Bar a week or two ago for Friday drinks with colleagues. I've been searching for a nice, quiet place to get a drink near work, and this place certainly fits the bill. We were taken to a cavernous (and gorgeous) back room for drinks and free nibbles. You'll definitely pay for the perks, though -- the drinks are not cheap.
2024 Shattuck Ave
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 845-5060
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 845-5060
Phil's Sliders
Category:
Burgers
Neighborhood: Downtown Berkeley
I've eaten at Phil's twice, and I probably won't be back again for the food.
The sliders are deceptively expensive. For $2.00 a pop, you're getting a load of bread, lettuce, and a bit of meat. Most folks will eat about four sliders, which is the equivalent of eating a super bready-burger.
The portabella sliders have the same weakness as the beef ones; too little mushroom, too much everything else.
Fortunately, the tater tots are much better. At $2.50, you are getting good value for your dollar. The tots have just the right amount of seasoning and grease. Nice. I don't know, though that I'd ever be waltzing around Shattuck with a hankering for tater tots.
The actual decor and service at Phil's is great, I just wish that the entrees and value were better.
The sliders are deceptively expensive. For $2.00 a pop, you're getting a load of bread, lettuce, and a bit of meat. Most folks will eat about four sliders, which is the equivalent of eating a super bready-burger.
The portabella sliders have the same weakness as the beef ones; too little mushroom, too much everything else.
Fortunately, the tater tots are much better. At $2.50, you are getting good value for your dollar. The tots have just the right amount of seasoning and grease. Nice. I don't know, though that I'd ever be waltzing around Shattuck with a hankering for tater tots.
The actual decor and service at Phil's is great, I just wish that the entrees and value were better.
San Francisco, CA 94102
JapaCurry Truck
Categories:
Japanese,
Food Stands,
Street Vendors
Neighborhood: Civic Center/Tenderloin
The $8 plate of katsu with spicy curry is worth the wait. Not only is the curry rich and spicy, but the portions are generous enough that you'll have at least a second meal in store.
I showed up at 12:20 and waited about twenty minutes. I walk by the corner all the time around the lunch hour, and there is *always* a line. I suppose you could drop by before noon if you were really wait-averse.
I showed up at 12:20 and waited about twenty minutes. I walk by the corner all the time around the lunch hour, and there is *always* a line. I suppose you could drop by before noon if you were really wait-averse.
117 New Montgomery St
San Francisco, CA 94105
(415) 882-9115
San Francisco, CA 94105
(415) 882-9115
Lee's Deli
Categories:
Delis,
Sandwiches
Neighborhood: SOMA
The salad buffet at Lee's is crappy. I stopped by last week after seeing a co-worker come back to the office with a Lee's salad. The greens were okay, but the selection of fruits and vegetables was terrible (no sliced tomatoes, avocados were hard, artichoke hearts were sitting in a vat of can-juice, etc.). At least the price was cheapish -- I walked out with a large salad of my choosing for $6.75.
I also felt like Lee's had fewer overall buffet options in its cold bar. The salad buffet at Whole Foods is way better for the price.
I have not tried the deli yet. I'd probably go back to try a sandwich before I write Lee's off entirely.
I also felt like Lee's had fewer overall buffet options in its cold bar. The salad buffet at Whole Foods is way better for the price.
I have not tried the deli yet. I'd probably go back to try a sandwich before I write Lee's off entirely.
304 King St
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 723-5464
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 723-5464
King Street Grille
Categories:
American (New),
Burgers,
Sandwiches
Totally unremarkable grill and sports bar. I dropped in to have a Bloody Mary and watch a bit of Thanksgiving weekend football. The Bloody Mary was watery, and the restaurant was surprisingly empty for King Street.
Minna St & 5th St
San Francisco, CA 94103
San Francisco, CA 94103
Off the Grid: 5M
Categories:
Food Stands,
Specialty Food
Neighborhood: SOMA
Yup, it's a place where food trucks hang out. Foodies and area professionals converge!!
Food truck selection has a decent level of variety to it, but there are a couple of trucks that I see every time I visit. Lines vary per truck and per week, I've waited anywhere between two and twenty minutes to order.
Seating options are limited. There are some seats at the far end of the tunnel, but no tables (and the chairs and usually occupied).
Food truck selection has a decent level of variety to it, but there are a couple of trucks that I see every time I visit. Lines vary per truck and per week, I've waited anywhere between two and twenty minutes to order.
Seating options are limited. There are some seats at the far end of the tunnel, but no tables (and the chairs and usually occupied).
I've been here for several San Jose Sharks games. The Pavilion is definitely a good-to-great venue. I've had an easier time getting in and out of the Shark Tank than any other sports venue I've visited. Pro Tip: If you're arriving in a large party, definitely coordinating parking somewhere north-west of the stadium, and then drive one car into stadium parking.
Acoustics are good, vendor selection is very good, and the event staff are always courteous.
Acoustics are good, vendor selection is very good, and the event staff are always courteous.
I visited this park with my brother and our dogs over the holidays. I did enjoy the big dog / small dog enclosures, I haven't seen those before. The large dog enclosure is half astro-turf and half tan bark. Neither was particularly pleasant to walk through, but then again I'm not a dog.
The other dogs and owners were super-friendly, but I went during an off-peak time, can't attest to how it gets during dog-crazy-hours.
The other dogs and owners were super-friendly, but I went during an off-peak time, can't attest to how it gets during dog-crazy-hours.
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Two out of the three times I've visited I've tried their special cocktail, which was a little underwhelming both times given the price of the drink ($7). Otherwise, though, the experience is great.