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DatePortland, OR 97227
(503) 287-7629
Miss Delta
Category:
Southern
Neighborhoods: North Portland, Boise, Mississippi
San Francisco, CA 94131
(415) 824-1707
Reconstruction Salon
Category:
Hair Salons
Neighborhood: Noe Valley
San Francisco, CA 94123
(415) 346-8494
Mamacita
Category:
Mexican
Neighborhood: Marina/Cow Hollow
Las Vegas, NV 89119
Jose Cuervo Tequileria
Category:
Mexican
Neighborhood: Southeast
First of all, the waitress I initially had was a cranky older woman who kept yelling at patrons to get out of her way. Then, she came over to take my order, I proceeded to order the breakfast burrito because it was 11am... that's breakfast time in Vegas, right? Nope. She told me they were no longer serving breakfast and then quickly walked away. So I sat there for another 5 minutes waiting. She didn't even ask me what I wanted to drink. Then, a jovial gal (who I'm assuming is the manager) came over, apologized and took my order.
I waited another 15 minutes or so for my chicken burrito. By this time I was starving. I dug right in and was totally disappointed with the quality of the chicken. Have you ever had canned chicken? That's what it tasted like. I finished it because I was too hungry to send it back. Bleh.
San Francisco, CA 94108
(415) 392-0202
Apple Store
Categories:
Computers,
Electronics
Neighborhood: Union Square
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 346-7431
Swank Cocktail and Coffee Club
Categories:
Lounges,
Coffee & Tea
Neighborhood: Laurel Heights
I'm giving Swank 4 stars mostly for the space. Swank is more of a lounge than a bar, and they're connected to the hotel next door (I think), so the furniture screams hotel lobby, but not in a bad way. The place is very well lit, so while I drank my "smart cocktail" (borrowing that term from Sex and the City), I read a book and enjoyed the fun 1960s jazz and pop music they were playing. It was a nice place to chill out by myself after the crazy work day - I don't think I'd suggest this place for group happy hour though.
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 409-6410
Bistro SF Grill
Category:
Burgers
Neighborhoods: Lower Pac Heights, Pacific Heights
This place is feels very punk rock at the core, especially with the items on the menu named after rock and roll idols such as Iggy Pop and Ozzy Osbourne, but the place is anything but chaotic. Very relaxed vibes, great music selection and really great staff. I believe it was the owner who served us our meal (super cool tatted up Russian dude) and he was really affable and welcoming.
I ordered the Geisha which is made with grass-fed kobe beef, mushrooms, red bell pepper and gorgonzola. It was amazing! Next time I'll order it medium, but it was perfection. The mister ordered the Voodoo, which was the same thing basically, but made with Boar, sans bell pepper, add raspberry sauce. It was pretty amazing. We also shared the sweet potato fries... and next time I think I'll have to order my own! I just couldn't stop eating them. NOM.
Before leaving, the owner informed us that they were expecting a shipment of alligator meat, to which the mister responded "I love eating new animals." I do too. I will definitely be back.
It was Christmas Eve, around 7pm (an hour before they were scheduled to close) and they were really busy. The gal working the drive thru was THE NICEST Starbucks employee I have ever encountered... and I worked at Starbucks! I'm sure she was tired and wanted to be at home with her family, but she was still able to be incredibly jovial and make our Christmas Eve even better. Thanks for all of your hard work!
Listed in: Best of the High Desert
1 Previous Review:
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8/16/2009
I agree with the other reviewer wholeheartedly, although I like this Starbucks for a few additional/different reasons.
This Starbucks is about 5 minutes from my house and it is absolutely lovely inside. Every time I come here I wonder why it is so empty, while the overcrowded store on Bear Valley Rd is always so congested? I just don't get it. For one, the interior is WAY nicer and more modern, since it is a newer store (just opened a year or two ago I think). Secondly, their music selection is always perfect. Yesterday and today they provided a great mix of reggae and soul music. I didn't have to listen to my own music at all. The drinks are always perfect, they employees are super nice and the patrons are friendly as well (except for the random crazy people that walk in every now and then, but that's pretty standard for any coffee shop).
I love this Starbucks and hope to find stores like this in the future whenever I move away from the High Desert. Thanks for providing me with what feels like my own place of peace (and air conditioning). Kudos.
San Francisco, CA 94114
(415) 648-4256
Subs
Categories:
Sandwiches,
Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
Neighborhood: Noe Valley
My staple is a BLT with avocado on a soft roll with cheddar added. The great thing about this place is that they stick the bread and cheese in the oven for a bit so the bread gets nice and warm and the cheese melts and makes me drool a little just thinking about it. Altogether a great sandwich.
The shop is very low key and the guys are not overly friendly, like most of the shops in Noe Valley which can be sickeningly sweet at times, even more so when you're not feeling well. These dudes are chill, straightforward, make your sandwich, give it to you, and you're on your way. I like this place.
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 437-0303
Nopalito
Category:
Mexican
Neighborhood: Lower Haight
My drink was incredible. It was a sparkling white wine with mint and lemonade. Oh man. One of the best drinks I've had in this fab city.
For dinner, I ordered the mole poblano con pollo. Now, I don't know about other Mexicans (or, half-Mexicans), but in my family the mole is always spicy. At least a little bit. And that's what I was looking forward to. Instead, nothing. It was really bland. The thing that saved this dish for me was the amazingly tender chicken. Two thumbs up there. My partner-in-crime had the pozole and it was amazing. I'm totally ordering that next time.
All in all, I really liked Nopalito. The atmosphere was really friendly and fun, and I got really good vibes from all of our servers and the bartender. I will definitely be back.
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San Francisco, CA
Yelping SinceNovember 2007
Things I Lovecheeseburgers, happy hour, fabric stores, coffee
Find Me InVictorville, Orange County, Los Angeles, San Francisco and beyond
My HometownVictorville, CA
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My Second Favorite Website The Last Great Book I ReadThe Ghost Map by Steven Johnson
My First ConcertChristina Aguilera Christimas Concert
My Favorite MovieIt Happened One Night
My Last Meal On EarthDouble Double, animal style, no pickles.
Don't Tell Anyone Else But...I oddly really miss the Irvine Spectrum.
Most Recent DiscoveryBanana Island in Daly City
Talk about a satisfying breakfast. We were seated right away (no wait, compared to 45 minutes? YES PLEASE), and the service was great, my fresh juice was delicious and the soul food-style breakfast offerings were tasty. I had the Chicken Fried Steak with cheese grits. The cheese grits were fantastic, the chicken fried steak was a little on the mushy side, but lord knows it was fresh. Overall I'd come back here. Such a quaint little neighborhood too!