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559 Clay St
San Francisco, CA 94111
(415) 644-5265

One Medical Group  

Categories: Family Practice, Internal Medicine
Neighborhood: Financial District

1.0 star rating
9/7/2011
This is easily the worst experience I've ever had with One Medical Group.  I've been a member for years, and have been to the Embarcadero center facility multiple times (with great experiences I might add).

Yesterday, I was sent to the Clay st facility, which feels like a completely different company.  Checking in took something like 20 minutes (during which time other people came in off the street and were checked in BEFORE me).  In this 20 minutes, I listened to the receptionist have a loud conversation with some other woman about her life, her dreams, etc.

The doctor wasn't very good either.  She could barely speak, stuttering over every other word, and had essentially no bedside manner.  She got upset at me when I was slow in showing her the range of motion in my ankle (not surprising, since I was there for severe ankle pains).  She basically told me nothing about the situation, and defensively provided next steps ("call the clinic") when I implied that she was sending me away with no treatment.

I have to completely mirror helena b's sentiment here ("the shortest, most useless, and awkward physician visit i've ever had.  see someone else.  go somewhere else"), despite my good experiences at the EC location.  

I hope they can get organized enough to deliver any level of medical service, but I won't be finding out.  When my membership expires, I will be finding a new heatlhcare option.  Quite a shame, considering the good experiences I had at the EC facility.

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649 Jackson St
San Francisco, CA 94133
(415) 986-2500

Great Eastern Restaurant  

Categories: Dim Sum, Seafood
Neighborhood: Chinatown

4.0 star rating
7/7/2008
This place was fantastic.  When my parents and sister were in town we stopped through at the recommendation of the good folks at Golden Gate Bakery.

Service is pretty bad (par for most Chinese places with predominately Chinese customer base), but the food was fantastic.  I also like the fact that you order everything all at once from their menu instead of hvaing to flag down cart pushers.

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129 S B St
San Mateo, CA 94401
(650) 685-8100

Gator's Neo Soul Cafe - CLOSED  

Category: Cajun/Creole

1.0 star rating
5/18/2008
A 0 star rating would be more accurate, but since that's not allowed I have to go with the minimum allowed.

I, like Charles S, came here expecting fantastic fried chicken.  Being from the south, when someone says their chicken is soaked in buttermilk, battered, and pan fried, I expect a certain level of quality.  What I got was a bready soggy mess.  I sampled a little of every dish we had at the table and the only passable dish was the cajun meatloaf.  

The ambiance of this place is also a little putoff-ish.  Soul food should not be accompanied by salsa-esque music, super fancy leather-bound menus, or snobby waitstaff who had no idea what service means.

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81 Colma Blvd
Colma, CA 94014
(650) 755-1444

Nordstrom Rack  

Category: Department Stores

4.0 star rating
3/26/2008
This NR is way better than the one in the city.  My only guess as to why would be that there are less people rummaging through the goods here.  

I went expecting to buy one pair of shoes but walked out with two GREAT pairs of shoes, at a total discount of $300!  The discount value is from their stickers so it might be a little bloated but I'm very satisfied with the quality and price of both pairs.

If you need or want something from Nordstrom's but don't feel like paying full price, go to the Nordstrom's Rack in San Francisco (so all us savvy folks can still get our goodies in SSF)!

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2540 Mission St
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 282-4544

Oasis Vision Institute  

Categories: Optometrists, Eyewear & Opticians
Neighborhood: Mission

5.0 star rating
3/25/2008
Having only gone to LensCrafters and other mall-type places in the past, I wasn't sure what to expect aside from a higher price tag.  However, they were close and I needed specs (destroyed mine after passing out on the couch circa 3am).

I had a great experience here.  Everyone was very helpful and patient as I tried on all my options.  Jorge was notably helpful, and ever the perfectionist.  He spent so much time getting my new glasses to fit just right, and was a great source of feedback during the frame selection process as well.

At the end of the day, I got what I felt to be warm friendly service, and it didn't really cost me any more than I usually pay.  Their frame selection isn't as vast as the larger chain stores but what they lack in quantity they make up for in quality and service.

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1901 San Jose Ave
San Francisco, CA 94112
(415) 587-2345

Roxie Food Center  

Category: Grocery
Neighborhood: Mission Terrace

5.0 star rating
1/5/2008
This place is fantastic!  The only place I've ever ordered a "jr" anything and was satisfied post-consumption.  I think the truly special touch is toasting the bread.

Extra points for the liquor store, making this a one-stop shop!

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2455 Mason St
San Francisco, CA 94133
(415) 561-1111

Cafe Pescatore  

Categories: Italian, Seafood
Neighborhood: Fisherman's Wharf

2.0 star rating
8/20/2007
This place has decent service, good decor, but the food left something to be desired.  The chocolate tort was by far the best, with the table focaccia coming in second.  

We had the bruschetta, "pasta special," and the aforementioned tort.

Our waiter was friendly and service was prompt but overall the food was just much too bland.  For the price, there are much better meals to be had nearby.

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1524 Irving St
San Francisco, CA 94122
(415) 664-2288

Goemon Japanese Restaurant  

Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
Neighborhood: Inner Sunset

5.0 star rating
8/6/2007
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This place is awesome! We did a "chef's choice" sashimi platter and everything was fantastic.  Great food (the miso is to die for), super friendly and nice staff, pretty little garden in the back (which I did not go check out).  

Only downside is that it's a bit pricey but some friends bought me dinner here after I graciously helped them move into their new place (right up the street).  Let's just say I am eagerly anticipating my next trip to the boring ole Sunset ;)

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3377 Mission St
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 816-5254

Sfwash  

Category: Dry Cleaning & Laundry
Neighborhood: Bernal Heights

5.0 star rating
7/23/2007
I LOVE THIS SERVICE!!!

These guys are always friendly, timely, and extremely responsive.  If you hate doing laundry like me, and don't mind paying for wash and fold, then there's absolutely no reason not to use these guys!

To be all eBay about it:  "A+++ WOULD RECOMMEND"

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2140 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 861-0972

Country Station Sushi - CLOSED  

Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese
Neighborhood: Mission

2.0 star rating
5/20/2007
The 2 stars isn't necessarily a reflection of their food (which was good but of which there was very little variety) but instead a reflection on the dining experience itself.  I like the decor and the idea, HATE the "secret handshake" kind of vibe.  Service was also pretty poor (I saw no less than two other tables take their seats, order, and have their food by the time our order was taken!).

I've walked past this place many times and always contemplated going in.  Now that I have, I'm glad to know I'll never be going here for the atrocious service again =)

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