Tom "Back in SF" F.'s Profile
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1457 18th St
San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 796-3812
San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 796-3812
Pera
Categories:
Turkish,
Mediterranean,
Greek
Neighborhood: Potrero Hill
I've been here twice now. That's a good enough sample for me to say "hey, 5 stars!" and scream to y'all that this is now one of my favorite restaurants. The service is very friendly and outstanding. The food just tastes so damn good. Good enough that you can hear me mumbling "mmmm" while eating. So good. My only slight issue is that it is just a tad more expensive than I'd prefer. In fact, I'd go here more often if it were just a buck or two cheaper on the entrees. Worth the price as is, though.
633 Folsom St
San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 495-8200
San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 495-8200
Java Gourmet
Category:
Sandwiches
Neighborhood: SOMA
I've been here a couple of times now, once for coffee and once for a burrito. I have to say, I loved my burrito. In particular, I thought their salsa was awesome (and I'm a critic) plus they carry the thin, crispy type chips that I like. The people are super nice here and were very customer service oriented but I found them to also be a bit disorganized during both of my visits. It doesn't seem like they have much in the way of systems in place, I guess that's because they are new.
1330 Fillmore St
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 655-5600
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 655-5600
Yoshi's Jazz Club & Japanese Restaurant
Categories:
Jazz & Blues,
Japanese
Neighborhood: Western Addition/NOPA
Awesome fun, incredible food, gorgeous space, great music. Add in fun company for a birthday party and, there you go, it's five kinds of fun! I am still thinking about the food ... everything was prepared PERFECTLY. Everything about the Yoshi's experience is big, from the space itself with those enormously high ceilings to the music and, of course, the size of the bill matches that bigness. For that reason, I won't be a frequent patron but I'll be back.
A-OK is the perfect way to describe Chaat. The food is good. The atmosphere is fine. It's a pretty good value. The staff is reasonable friendly. My biggest criticism is that the service is just too slow. You have to wait in line forever to place your order and pay then it seems to take a while to get your food. They just need to come up with a system of order placing that works better. I know I'd go there more often if it didn't take so long.
55 Potrero Ave
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 436-9500
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 436-9500
Dandelion
Categories:
Home Decor,
Furniture Stores
I just found my new favorite place to buy unique gifts and greeting cards! And we're not talking "Spencer Gifts" unique, we're talking nice, quality, tasteful unique. I'm not sure how they pack so much great stuff in this little store. For such an odd location, this place was busy and I can see why!
We discovered Small World on a day trip from San Francisco to Napa. We consulted our trusty yelp directory, looking for a place that was going to be cheap and good. I loved this place. The service could not have been friendlier. The food was fresh and hot. If you are looking for a casual bite in Napa, I highly recommend it!
2526 3rd St
San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 648-3770
San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 648-3770
Hard Knox Cafe
Categories:
Southern,
Soul Food
Neighborhoods: Dogpatch, Potrero Hill
Two visits to Hard Knox: once for brunch, once for a deliciously deep-fried southern food. Knox is a good, reliable place with decent service and it is perhaps the most filling restaurant in the city for the price. I rolled out having eaten a country fried steak, a huge helping of fries, some green beans, two corn muffins and a diet (no comments please) coke for something like $14.
598 2nd St
San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 536-3266
San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 536-3266
Ozone Thai Restaurant and Lounge
Categories:
Thai,
Asian Fusion
Neighborhood: SOMA
I too was excited about this place. I had been to the prior business so I knew the place had a great atmosphere. When I heard Thai, I thought, "oh cool, it's close to work, great atmosphere and I'll be able to afford it!" Too bad the food was so disappointing.
I always order the same thing on my first visit to a Thai restaurant, the Pad Prik Khing. For me, it is the dish by which all Thai restaurants are judged. It was just OK. The string beans were just OK, not super fresh but not shriveled and old. It's supposed to be a spicy dish but this was a little bland. The cheap, messy presentation looked particularly bad in this upscale, well decorated environment.
It was good enough to give one more chance. If it's the same thing on the next visit, I doubt I'll keep coming back.
I always order the same thing on my first visit to a Thai restaurant, the Pad Prik Khing. For me, it is the dish by which all Thai restaurants are judged. It was just OK. The string beans were just OK, not super fresh but not shriveled and old. It's supposed to be a spicy dish but this was a little bland. The cheap, messy presentation looked particularly bad in this upscale, well decorated environment.
It was good enough to give one more chance. If it's the same thing on the next visit, I doubt I'll keep coming back.
Listed in: Work Lunches
303 2nd St
San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 495-5022
San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 495-5022
Quizno's
Categories:
Fast Food,
Sandwiches
Neighborhood: SOMA
Every time I walk into Quizno's, I can't help wonder, "why am I here?" Apparently, I go for overpriced, mediocre sandwiches because that is what I get each and every time. Particularly when you consider this place is less than a block away from my office, I rarely eat here (maybe once every 3-4 months).
Still, I have some specific complaints and observations of Quizno's. Do they have to douse heavy sweet sauces on top of what are otherwise decent quality ingredients? And the prices ... geesh! The quality doesn't warrant spending a 10 spot or more for a sandwich, soda and chips. Too expensive!
Still, I have some specific complaints and observations of Quizno's. Do they have to douse heavy sweet sauces on top of what are otherwise decent quality ingredients? And the prices ... geesh! The quality doesn't warrant spending a 10 spot or more for a sandwich, soda and chips. Too expensive!
Listed in: Work Lunches
4299 24th St
San Francisco, CA 94114
(415) 282-1393
San Francisco, CA 94114
(415) 282-1393
VIP Grooming
Category:
Pet Groomers
Neighborhood: Noe Valley
Fit my dog in on short notice, excellent customer service. Top notch grooming. Even pointed out an ear infection that my dog was already being treated for, but still A+ for attention to detail. Highly recommended and my partner is a high maintenance veterinarian!
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Yelping SinceAugust 2007
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