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Bodhi

Category: Vietnamese
Neighborhood: Mission

3/2/2010

The jury is still out on Bodhi for me. I've been here two times now with friends. Both times on a Sunday evening. Both times I had a nice dish with Prawns in it ... and both times the quality was pretty decent.

With that said, I'm not so much digging the atmosphere of the place. It leaves me feeling a bit cold and wanting more comfort.

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2030 Union St
San Francisco, CA 94123
(415) 929-8855

Betelnut

Categories: Asian Fusion, Malaysian
Neighborhood: Marina/Cow Hollow

3/2/2010

The only thing I can knock Betelnut for is the neighborhood. It just does not do it for me. In fact, the few times I've been here it's been later in the evening and on a whim just looking for the type of vibe and food they offer. With that said, Betelenut is solid. The service is great. The atmosphere is chill, and the food is outstanding.

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59 Columbus Ave
San Francisco, CA 94111
(415) 956-9737

Caffe Macaroni - CLOSED

Category: Italian
Neighborhood: Financial District

3/2/2010 1 Check-in Here

I've know of Caffe Macaroni for some time but I must say that it was never on my radar to give a try. I ended up eating here with a group of some 12 people from around the nation after a conference. We had people from Texas, Florida, Denver, Boston, and Chicago all with different expectations I'm sure. Mine was that that the establishment would serve up some of the sub-par tourist fare that some of the shinier sidewalk table establishments of Green and Columbus are famous for. I was wrong. The staff was very friendly and super helpful. It was either one of the owner's or managers that came out and said don't anyone order pasta or appetizers and proceeded to serve it up Family style with abundance to choose from. Caprese salad, Polenta, grilled eggplant followed by a trio of pastas, all five star fabulous. I as well as two friends sittning next to me ordered the Ahi-Tuna special which was served up with a tasty sauce over some potatoes. I don't know how we managed through it all. We had a couple of bottles of Red Wine as well none that I can remember the names of but all nice house wines. Even after we ate the desserts that we did not order the wait staff were demanding we try the cannolis. I'm lucky if I didn't gain at least 3 lbs. after this feast and I'll know better by leaving the car at home next time, as the post meal exercise will be in order.

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1667 Market St
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 551-1000

Caffe Trieste

Categories: Coffee & Tea, Music Venues
Neighborhoods: Hayes Valley, SOMA

2/4/2010 1 Check-in Here

My expectations were likely set a little too high. I had lived close the North Beach location for several years and always enjoyed the food, coffee, and service.

With that said, I drive past here almost everyday and have been meaning to make a stop based on my likeness for the name. Today I went out of my way to find parking and go on in for some lunch to go. It looked and felt familiar to their North Beach home, a line was about 4 people long which seemed ordinary for being lunch time, and they had plenty of options outlined on boards to eat.

Cool. So I step up and order a small house coffee and a Veggie Panini to go. I was in no big hurry and I don't mind waiting, "we'll let you know when it's ready" I was told. After sipping down half my coffee and observing people come and go for about 20 minutes I politely stepped up to the counter and reminded them what I had ordered. There were 4 ladies working behind the counter and one of them said, "oh, it's just about ready". No worries, but no apologies or thanks for you patience either.

I stew for a few more minutes waiting, not angry, but a little disappointed in whatever the hold-up is when at last my order is handed to me in a bag - "here ya go". I offered no politeness in return. quietly took my simple sandwich and walked for the door.

On my way out the Cafe', someone from behind the counter yells out with shrill sarcasm, "THANK YOU VERY MUCH... HAVE A NICE DAY". How embarrassing. For her and for me.

Was I being shamed? I don't get it. I don't go around with an unrealistic sense of entitlement and treat most everyone I come across in the community with absolute respect. I'll be damned if I ever go back to Cafe Trieste after such bad experience. I would probably give them one star, but I believe in fairness, and the coffee and sandwich were exactly what I expected, pretty decent. The service was, needless to say, VERY POOR.

Had I been unreasonably rude to the staff, I guess I might have deserved some type of harassment, but I'm sadly baffled as to why anyone thinks they can get away with being mean spirited towards their patrons.

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508 Valencia St
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 621-4358

Mariachi's Taqueria - CLOSED

Category: Mexican
Neighborhood: Mission

Update - 8/12/2009

Keeping Mariachi's at a solid three. We stopped off again tonight after a class in the area. I opted for a "super burrito" with shrimp and all the fixings on a regular tortilla. It was pretty tasty with a lil' lime squeezed on top for good measure. Something about the sub par quality of tortillas and chips though that are going keep me stepping up to the counter at other favs in the neighborhood. With so many to choose from in the Mission, unless you're looking for the alt-healthy menu choices, there's a more excellent burrito experience to be found.

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7/3/2009
Mariachi's is a place I'm going to have to try again. It's a stray from usual favorites in the neighborhood, but I was pleased to find that their options are varied.... maybe a little too varied, but it does seem that their angle is to be in the more veg/soyrizo alternative menu of Valencia area shops. Super hungry, I ordered one of the house specialty burritos with shrimp in it called something like the "mucho caliente". Spinach tortilla, ginger rice (seems they have a few diff rice options) shrimp, beans, and mango salsa. It was damn good. I've been sampling camerones in the neighborhood for a while now and theirs were fresh and seasoned real nicely with spicy sauce. I'm not a huge fan of sweet salsas but the combo worked. I can only say it would have been improved w/o the spinach tortillas - can't say I've ever really enjoyed a flavored tortilla. They always have kind of a pasty aftertaste.

The salsa bar was solid. Few options (maybe 4) with some chiles as well. But fresh and clean. Chips were not my fav. kind of bland and salt-less.

One huge gripe and this could be said for a majority of joints in the area and maybe any restaurant in SF where you pay under $50 pp. Is it really too much to ask that you keep your restrooms on the same level of cleanliness as a truck-stop Arco station of Hwy 99? I mean C'MON! As well kept some places do with their dining areas, walking into a disgusting john about blows the whole experience for me. Can't imagine anyone else feels any other way about it.

Solid 3 stars till I get back. Going to need to try a regular option and I'm steering clear of meat substitutes and tofu :: scares me just a bit ::
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1509 Hyde St
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 931-3474

Hyde Street Seafood House And Raw Bar

Categories: Seafood, Live/Raw Food
Neighborhood: Nob Hill

1/9/2009

A very warm and friendly atmosphere. We have been trying to get to a lot of the places along Hyde St. lately being as it's just over the hill and we have some friends new to Russian Hill. We happened into this place on a Friday night and we thought we'd just have some beers and apps. The service was great and oysters were real nice.

After finding ourselves cozy we decided to have dinner as well and ordered up a pretty big variety of fish, shellfish, bisque, salads, and more oysters. The overall consensus from the four of us the next day is that it would be a GREAT place to go back to for the beers and $1 oysters, but probably not for dinner, based on it being just - OK for the prices.

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Langdon Court/Battery Godfrey
San Francisco, CA 94123

Batteries to Bluffs Trail

Category: Hiking
Neighborhood: Marina/Cow Hollow

1/9/2009 4 photos

One of the greatest things about living in San Francisco as opposed to a place like New York is that you can get away in a pinch. What I mean by that is you can be alone without the company of strangers in public. One of the coolest spots to catch a sunset is little turn off in The Presidio - just after you pass the toll plaza at the bridge - and under and around the corner - off Lincoln Blvd. Years back when I lived in the Richmond district, I would schedule my work cut off time with just enough time to get me here as a scenic side detour on my way home. The rewards were always plentiful.

Just the other day the sunshine was so inviting that we opted our normal hood' stroll for one in the area. After parking here, I remembered the batteries to bluffs trails down below so off we cruised. I don't know that I have ever made it down to the bottom to see Marshall's Beach. At least that is, in the sober of daylight. It's something quite nice. From the trail all the way down to the beach you get the most amazing views from the Bridge to the Headlands to Sea Cliff and beyond.

A nice solitary spot indeed.

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2769 Lombard St
San Francisco, CA 94123
(415) 921-4442

Curbside Taqueria - CLOSED

Category: Mexican
Neighborhood: Marina/Cow Hollow

1/4/2009 2 photos

Not a whole lotta love going on the reviews here at Yelp for the once French noshery turned Taqueria. We happened into here on a whim after a little sunset hike. After pulling out of The Presidio on Lombard I noticed the new colors on the building and pulled over. We thought we'd give then a shot since it's a rare find to see a taco joint this side of town and hell $4 dollars for a taco is meager test dinero for future standbys - nearby. When had to check the door for hours being as it looked like they were closed. After heading in we decided on the basic grilled chicken tacos with the works. I'd have to say that my expectations were set a little higher given the location, but it wasn't half bad. Nicely done all the way around - just not blow your socks off good. Subtract a couple of stars for the average fare and less than stellar Guac and salsa bar, but I'm heading back some day for a shot at a burrito or maybe a fish taco.

Funny it never occurred to me that it was the Eiffel Tower painted on the glass door as we entered. They might want to get that changed if they ever expect to be taken seriously... at least by the French.

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3036 16th St
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 861-3708

Taqueria Los Coyotes

Category: Mexican
Neighborhood: Mission

Update - 12/7/2008 1 Check-in Here

... I've got to bump it up a star. Tonight we opted not to wait in line at Pancho Villa like we did last week. I love a good grilled camarones burrito, so tonight I gave it a shot. The results were fantastic. Fresh, grilled just right, an all around winner in my book. There's probably one other place that does a good grilled shrimp togo and right now I can't think of what the name is..

keep in mind that I'm keeping this review strictly at burritos and salsa. I've not tried anything else.

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11/23/2008
Here's what I know about Los Coyotes thus far. They do a real solid grilled chicken burrito. Not hard to come by I know. But here's the difference. They grill it up fresh right there when you order it. This can be a bit of an inconvenience given that you are subject to waiting maybe 10-15 minutes and run the risk of being accosted by the many smelly homeless dudes that seem to make their rounds through the restaurant without bother by the staff. But hey, beats waiting in line at Pancho Villa. Super bonus points for having the killer salsa bar as well next to the register. There are some really yummy choices with cucumbers, and one blended with avocados.

So, for this, I'll give em' 3 for a good solid burrito. Been twice, would probably go again.
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1517 Polk St
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 673-1101

Swan Oyster Depot

Categories: Seafood, Seafood Markets
Neighborhood: Nob Hill

10/31/2008 5 photos

What a great place. Quintessential San Francisco Seafood with some down home locals. The boys at Swan are a gregarious bunch that serve up the No-BS plate of grub with a passion. I'm never one for lines (why do I feel like I say that all the time?) so you'll never catch me hanging out front waiting for a seat. But if I'm in the mood, I'll head on in. A couple of nights ago after picking up a friend from work, we headed over there knowing that the wrapped up shop around 5:30. 2 patrons sitting at the bar, we walked right in sat down and ordered up some Clam Chowder. The stuff is awesome. Not too creamy or sweet, done just right and served up with sourdough and butter, of course. After that a few Anchor Steams, a Crab Salad, too big to eat (makes for great Crab quessadilla with the leftovers BTW), shrimp cocktail, and a Seafood combo salad. All in all it's not that expensive in my opinion for what you're getting. Give em' a go at Swan and open yourself up to the possibilities of fresh oysters and seafood.

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