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"My life is an oxymoron."

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190 Useful, 106 Funny, and 226 Cool

Location

San Francisco, CA

Yelping Since

April 2009

Things I Love

queso, breakfast tacos, new potatoes, ice cream, a good margarita, stretching, sarcasm, road trips, dance parties, costumes

My Hometown

houston

My Second Favorite Website

http://postsecret.blog.../

The Last Great Book I Read

Glass Castle

My First Concert

George Strait at 4. I even sang his song on tv.

My Last Meal On Earth

white questo, roast beef and taters, chocolate, orange juice

Recent Reviews

111 Reviews

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1111 California Street
San Francisco, CA 94108
(415) 776-4702

Nob Hill Masonic Center  

Category: Performing Arts
Neighborhood: Nob Hill

4 star rating
 11/16/2009  
We saw Ray LaMontagne here last night. I have driven past this venue and never noticed it. I think it is great! We sat up on the balcony and the seats were just fine, didn't seem like there was a bad seat in the house.
There were some people there trying to get people to sign a petition to save the masonic center. In case you're interested...http://www.masonicaudi...

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5 Masonic Ave
San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 921-6242

Hukilau  

Category: Hawaiian
Neighborhood: Western Addition/NOPA

4 star rating
 11/1/2009  
uhhhhh I tried spam. Weird. It actually wasn't horrible. I think I might have even thought it was good had I not known it was spam. I had a delicious mixed drink with coconut and pineapple (no, it wasn't a Pina Colada). I had some other chicken dish which was great. Our waitress was very helpful in suggesting dishes and drinks for us.

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315 8th Ave
San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 831-3663

Thai Time Restaurant  

Category: Thai
Neighborhood: Inner Richmond

5 star rating
 11/1/2009  
Thank you sir, may I have another...

Best pad thai I have ever had.

I clearly only took the food part into consideration b/c the service was mediocre at best. We waited so long to even get water on the table. I am just a little more forgiving of poor service when the food is outstanding.

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3251 20th Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94132
(415) 661-6770

Olive Garden  

Categories: Italian, Greek
Neighborhood: Lakeside

2 star rating
 11/1/2009  
I am learning that the boyfriend and I have terrible luck with chains. He had lipstick on his "clean" wine glass and we waited about 30 minutes for our breadsticks which our waiter swore were just put in the oven. I realy like their Five Cheese Ziti, but we realized we aren't sure their food is worth the prices. I feel like OG will always be a decently safe option but we were very disappointed in our service and experience today.

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2020 Broadway
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 364-7500

Young's Ice Cream & Candy Bar  

Category: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt

4 star rating
 10/13/2009  
Let me start by saying that I love ice cream. And this place was an ice cream/candy haven. I had the peanut butter fudge ice cream and then got talked into trying the chocolate chip cookie cone. Umm... if I wasn't such an optimist it would have ruined my experience. I guess it was worth trying because I would always be curious, but I won't be ordering it again. It was super hard and my ice cream wouldnt even soak into it (which is why I love waffle cones as much as I do).

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3290 Sacramento St
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 346-2288

SFNTF Vogue Theatre  

Category: Cinema
Neighborhood: Laurel Heights

5 star rating
 10/13/2009  
As long as you enjoy the one movie they happen to be showing, this is the place to go. Way cheaper than Sundance. No hype or bs, just a movie and some snacks if you want. And I personally love that it is walking distance for me -- very convenient for last minute date nights.

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8450 Sonoma Highway
Kenwood, CA 95452
(707) 833-1999

Blackstone Winery  

4 star rating
 10/13/2009  
The bf and I took my parents here while they were in town. We had been here before, but this time was better. We made friends with the pourer and he had a heavy hand and was actually friendly. Sometimes I feel like people are very short with you and just pour a smidge then peace out.
We all fell in love with the 2007 Syrah and enjoyed our packed lunch on the gorgeous patio.

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610 Old Mason St
San Francisco, CA 94129
(415) 437-0100

Sports Basement  

Categories: Sporting Goods, Bike Rentals

4 star rating
 9/23/2009  
Coming from Houston and Sports Authority/Academy, this place is huge and awesome. I just might call home and brag.

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127 Clement St
San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 933-9900

B Star Bar  

Category: Asian Fusion
Neighborhood: Inner Richmond

4 star rating
 9/23/2009  
we (more than 3 of us.. I swear..) ordered Platha Dinner, Butternut Squash Soup, Kau Soi, Yellow Bean Ragu and Garlic Egg Noodles.All were good, but I would definitely try other main dishes next time. The Kau Soi had a little kick to it, but it was delicious.
I would definitely recommend the platha dipper (yummy crunchy/chewy tortilla like things you dip in curry) and b.squash soup.
we got there right at 6:30 and were seated immediately, others after us were not so fortunate. words to the wise.

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2400 Folsom St
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 401-0200

Schmidt's  

Categories: German, Delis
Neighborhood: Mission

4 star rating
 9/14/2009  
*cash only*
I think this was my first German experience, other than that one time, at that one place, with those people..
Our food was delicious. Service was good. The lack of decorations was somehow great. I think I had a girl crush on our waitress, but that is for another time.
We will definitely be going back here (oh, and trying their sister restaurant - Walzwerk)

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    We will go there when you come home, it is cool, near here and… More »

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