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"Don't be afraid to use extra sauce"

Review votes:
435 Useful, 362 Funny, and 411 Cool

Location

San Francisco, CA

Yelping Since

June 2009

Things I Love

pizza, sports, watching movies, Traveling, treasure hunting, history, story, New York City

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Hayes Valley

When I'm Not Yelping...

I like to learn about what I don't know

Why You Should Read My Reviews

They're genuine

The Last Great Book I Read

The Sun Also Rises

My Last Meal On Earth

a meal my wife and I make together

Don't Tell Anyone Else But...

I love water beds

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Everybody I know is nuts!

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333 Geary St
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 982-8900

Lefty O'Doul's  

Categories: Sports Bars, Irish
Neighborhoods: Civic Center/Tenderloin, Union Square

3 star rating
 2/9/2010  
It is like a medieval hall decorated with baseball stuff; I don't really get the decoration choice but I think it's supposed to be old =  sturdy traditional and filling. I had a roast beef sandwich and it was a no frills deal with bread; it was rather medieval in it's simpleness. What can I say it's a simple place with lots of sports showing, a big bar and a cafeteria type food line that can be a good thing but could also leave you wanting something more. I prefer Tommy's joint in this sort of dining.
I'm sure I'll come back here at some point but I don't think I'll put it on the calendar.

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2670 Geary Blvd
San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 921-0836

Lucky Penny Restaurant  

Categories: Diners, American (Traditional)
Neighborhood: Laurel Heights

3 star rating
 2/8/2010  
This is one of the places I've only been when it's after hours so I should state that I'm much more easy to please at that time.
I've enjoyed some late night weirdness here over the years as well as some charming waffles and fit egg dishes. This place is really a two star joint but they get an extra star for being open late and being able to put up with all the jerks who stumble in.
I would give them a star for their 1980s decor but I want to encourage more of this; I remember the 80s better than I would like and while there were some good things going on there was also a lot to be ashamed for.

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360 Ritch Street
San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 777-2777

Farmerbrown's Little Skillet  

Category: Soul Food
Neighborhood: SOMA

4 star rating
 2/4/2010 1 photo  
So my work colleague dragged me to Dynamo Donuts tells me he has the cure for our crappy weather and insists we get chicken and waffles. I protested figuring he'd want to drive to Oakland or something but he says that it's far more close by. I usually don't buy anything from an alley way but this time I made the exception as we strolled into Rich "Street" and up  the window to order. I got a piece of chicken and a waffle; I didn't know if this was going to be any good though all the various dudes eating on the loading dock across the way should have been a sign. The box of food came within five minutes and we joined the other people eating in the chilly weather. The chicken was a breast and battered well; it was served hot though I felt it may have been sitting under a heating lamp for a while. The waffle was amazing! I nearly pumped my fist in the air with celebration. Wow!

I am now thinking of my next experience here and when I can return without seeming like a crazy man.

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754 Post St
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 292-7089

farm:table  

Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, American (New)
Neighborhoods: Civic Center/Tenderloin, Nob Hill

3 star rating
 2/2/2010  
I stopped in for a coffee because I was visiting some friends and was immediately greeted by both some very nice women behind the counter and the smell off eggs. It didn't do much for my appetite but I wanted the caffeine none the less. I ordered a latte which was made with what appeared to be care but could have been autism.
I enjoyed the product quite a bit and would certainly have some of that goodness again but if the tiny little sitting are always has an egg odor I would have to sit outside or get it to go or have somebody get my drink for me.
So . . . nice people, satisfying beverage, small space, funky smell

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3355 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 414-6200

Bouchon  

Category: French

4 star rating
 1/28/2010  
Not the original Bouchon and not the hot new Bouchon in L.A., this location of the chain is good but not some fantastic fairy tale dining experience. My wife and our friends all enjoyed the meal and the fine service as well as the brasserie decor.
The dessert portion of the meal left a bit to be desired but it was still good.
Our Sommelier was very good without being a snooty McDicknose like quite a few can be.
I want to come back for the brunch which is supposed to be the best non buffet brunch in Las vegas.

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3570 Las Vegas Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 731-7413

Bradley Ogden  

Category: American (New)

3 star rating
 1/28/2010  
OMG! This place ain't cheap and the wine list is outrageous! SPLURGE!!! I can't say this is the best steak I've had in Vegas but they charge like it should be. The atmosphere was modern and cool while the service was good so I can't say the place wasn't totally worth it. We met some friends here for the dinner and left satisfied but felt taken advantage of. Maybe I shouldn't put that charge into the equation but I honestly felt that I had to get a second job for about a n hour!

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3950 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, NV 89119
(702) 632-7407

Red Square  

Categories: Bars, Russian, Casinos

4 star rating
 1/26/2010  
I have never tasted the food here but I always try to get here for a drink when I'm in Vegas; it must speak to my Russian side . . . though which Russian era this place is emulating I can't tell. Actually I don't care if it's totally fictional; it's cool, literally. They have a bar with an ice top to keep that Red Square martini cold as well as a special room which is so cold they give you fur jackets and hats when you go inside. I tried to convince wife to wear nothing but her bikini underneath but she she just gave me a stare that the iciest thing I saw all night.
The drinks are made well and they bartenders do several Vegas show stunts for your pleasure and their wallets.

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3131 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 770-7000

The Buffet At The Wynn  

Category: Buffets

4 star rating
 1/25/2010  
This buffet is kinda' magical in that theme park sort of way. The place is towers of flower when you enter the sky lit area. If you don't get to sit there it's a bit more humble and generic. The food is obviously the main attraction and has just about everything a little pig like myself could dream of. The desserts here are all beautiful and made me want to just come for a sugar feast.
I'm gonna' say that the Wynn is my favorite buffet of all the buffets in Las Vegas I've been to.

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3950 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, NV 89119
(877) 632-7800

THEhotel at Mandalay Bay  

Category: Hotels

5 star rating
 Update - 1/25/2010  
FTF it's still awesome!

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  • 5 star rating
    6/29/2009

    The Hotel is a modern and handsome hotel where as the Mandalay Bay is a bit more feminine but just as lovely.
    So this is where my wonderful wife and I spent the past weekend for a little romantic get away. Some peopel say Vegas is not the place for that but those people are drunk college kids.
    So as you can see by the dozens of pictures posted his place fits the bill as a place with all the amenities! Each room has a bedroom and a sitting room for entertaining or whatever you want, right? There is also a main bathroom with a shower and bath with a toilet with a door and there is a separate toilet for guests or when two need to use it at the same time.
    The Service here was great from check in Friday night to check out Sunday afternoon. The front desk was cooperative and friendly, the room service was good thogh it took a while as quoted (45 minutes). I had a good burger with fries while Mrs. Davis M. snored her way through the early morning night time on the very comfortable king sized bed. This is where the sitting room came in handy, I got to eat and watch some TV while she got her beauty rest in the other room.
    Turndown service and the house keeping here was also very good, very thourough.
    The pool fro The Hotel is shared with the Mandalay Bay so you get to mix it up with the other half on the beach or in the lazy river.
    Staying here again would not be a problem; I loved it. Actually we were tempted to stay another day and skip work but that wouldn't be too good of an idea.

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901 Larkin St
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 441-2248

Thai House Express  

Category: Thai
Neighborhoods: Civic Center/Tenderloin, Nob Hill

3 star rating
 1/25/2010  
Perfectly average Thai food. Nothing was bad but nothing was something I would mark as the best dish in the land. The green curry with chicken was noted as spicy but it wasn't . The fried tofu was average as was the dipping sauce provided. The egg roll was fine.
My wife wanted dessert and afterward noted that she wondered why she always expected good desserts from Thai places and was always disappointed.

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542 Compliments

  • You're Funny

    hahaha, does that sound kinky?

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    I've passed by this place so many times late night, maybe I should come in… More »

  • You're Funny

    hmm....what are the things that you're ashamed of in the 80's?

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