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San Francisco, CA
Yelping SinceDecember 2005
Find Me Indenial. It ain't just a river in Egypt, y'all.
My HometownThat Bruce Springsteen song makes me cry.
When I'm Not Yelping...I'm fighting crime...like a scary, female, Asian Batman
My Second Favorite Website The Last Great Book I ReadThe Epidemic by Robert Shaw
My First ConcertRolling Stones (1st last tour)
Don't Tell Anyone Else But...I love comic books and star wars...and now I must kill you.
Most Recent Discoveryduct tape is the alternative to botox
Current CrushMy Psychic Twin in Chicago and my peeps in the C.A.G.G. Don't mess.
DateSan Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 550-2611
Natural Resources
Categories: Health and Medical, Maternity Wear, Adult Education, Children's Clothing
Neighborhood: Mission
San Francisco, CA 94111
(415) 984-1973
The Plant Cafe Organic
Categories: Juice Bars & Smoothies, Breakfast & Brunch, American (New)
Neighborhood: Embarcadero
1) Have an amazing friend who is freakishly organized and strong-arms a list of people to bring you food for weeks after you are released from the hospital.
2) Have generous and kind friends who care if you starve to death. And if you happen to have a few vegans in the mix who bring you delicious food from The Plant Cafe, then you're even better off than most.
My disclaimer is that I haven't actually eaten at the restaurant, so take this review with a grain of salt. However, I have had food delivered to me by Laura B. and her lovely man, and it was remarkably good.
The Plant Organic dinner we had was absolutely perfect. The pasta with arugula, corn, cherry tomato and garlic was coated in olive oil and given a good dose of quality pecorino cheese. The pizza was a wild mushroom vegan option with no cheese, and it was not lacking in flavor or taste. Even my mid-west meat-eating husband loved it, and he will literally eat any part of an animal on a dare.
So if you're recovering from giving birth as I was, try to get some kind person to bring you food from The Plant Cafe. Preferably, Laura B. and her super man should do it. It makes the food taste immeasurably better when delivered with love.
3) Preparation H.
The End.
San Francisco, CA 94123
(415) 673-6378
Tiffinie McEntire, MS, L.Ac.
Category: Acupuncture
Neighborhood: Marina/Cow Hollow
I knew of Tiffinie, but did not think to ask her to help me induce through acupuncture, since I had already tried that once with my regular acupuncturist (with 30 needles, 90 minutes and no success.)
But she knew I was overdue and miserable, so she offered a session to induce. I agreed out of sheer desperation. If you have ever been pregnant past your due date, you know what I mean. The minute your due date passes, you want that kid OUT OF YOUR UTERUS. It's like your carrying around nine instead of one because you're enormous, swollen, and the baby keeps hugging your lungs and using your bladder as a trampoline.
Tiffinie came over, used 9 needles, had me walk around the room a little, gave me words of comfort and encouragement, and BAM! 30 minutes after she left I was in labor. 1 minute contractions, 4 to 5 minutes apart. Baby boy was born the following afternoon.
My conclusion? Tiffinie saved my sanity. She should be listed under "therapy" as well as "acupuncture."
San Francisco, CA 94114
(415) 970-9750
Noe Knit - CLOSED
Category: Art Supplies
Neighborhood: Noe Valley
On a positive note, Phoenix Books moved to this location, and it seems to be working well for them. Go small independent stores! Woo!
Shop local, people!
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1/23/2007
I needed a bunny hat pattern for this infinkt I'm knitting for, so I stopped in for the first time the other day.
I'm all for small, neighborhood stores trying to survive amongst the popular Internet "bargain" shops that sell their wares for pennies on the dime. However, Noe Knit need a big ol' inventory re-haul. I couldn't find one thing I was looking for.
I don't like harping on sales staff, because I've BEEN the sales staff, and it's not easy sometimes. But I am your DREAM CUSTOMER. I will wait patiently while you help others, ask for assistance, and give you good vibes...no pressure!
All I ask is that you eventually point me in the right direction, find me what I need, and let me pay for it in an expeditious fashion. Oh, and I always fall for the impulse buy items strategically left on and around the pay counter. That's how I amassed my sah-weet collection of Rainbow Beanie Babies.
But no matter what sweet little bunny love face I put on, I got nuthin'. I even pooched out my lower lip (a la Connie C.) and gave "the pout"...nuthin'.
I left after waiting longer than I was willing. No yarn. No bunny hat pattern. And awaiting me, a sad enfant without a bunny hat.
So either I'm losing my charm, or I'm no longer considered cute by Knitter Clique standards...which is unacceptable.
What, NOW I'M A GEEK WITH KNITTERS, TOO?! Are they gonna make fun of my gauging and hand position? Is my purl stitch going to be put on the internet for all to flame? Am I going to be labeled the faggoting and ribbing slut of Knitters High?
Sigh...I'm so un-hip. My dorkitude has crossed even the geekiest of borders.
(Oh, and the Beanie Baby thing? JOKES, baby, JOKES! Sheesh...you didn't think I was THAT far gone, did ya? Wait...don't answer that.)
UPDATE: They were very helpful and friendly the next time I visited. Woot! I'm with the IN crowd now, suckas! Sorry...I can't be seen talking to you. I'm in the KNIT CLIQUE, yo.
San Francisco, CA 94114
(415) 647-4266
Belgano Chocolatier Gelateria
Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Chocolatiers and Shops
Neighborhood: Noe Valley
I've been waiting for well over a year, and my patience has paid off! (Either that or the threats and temper tantrums paid off...I can't decide which was more effective.)
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11/25/2008
i see a Tuttimelon logo. It's on the wall with "COMING SOON" taped over it. If Tuttimelon comes to Belgano, my head may explode with happiness.
Make that "my stomach." -
7/30/2006
BEST. CUPCAKES. EVER. Except for mine, which have been affectionately referred to as "crack-cakes."
I spent waaay too much money on chocolate here. About $20. And that was barely enough to kill my PMS craving.
The coconut covered balls were scrumpdiliumcious... mmm. Sweet, round, luscious brown mounds of heaven covered in flecks of sweet white flakes...it all just melts in your mouth on contact.
The gelato was seductively forbidden. I hate my lactose intolerance gene...but that's another review entirely.
But it looked fabulous...all creamy and silky sweet with chunks and chips intertwined. Every bite hubby took was slow and deliberate as he licked the spoon clean and moaned in delight. I wanted to stick my face in the cup and suck up the little that was left with my tongue. I hate that bastard.
Question: Do all reviews of this place sound like a porno, or is it just mine?
San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 750-3600
De Young Museum
Categories: Museums, Local Flavor
However, the Tut exhibit at the DeYoung was really pushing the limits of false advertising. There was indeed a sarcophagus there, but it was not our man Tut. NO Tut sarcophagus? That's just ri-donk-u-lous. (Apparently, the Tut sarcophagus is no longer allowed to leave Egypt.)
Not to say the exhibit wasn't impressive. It was really quite amazing to see the artifacts they had there, all preserved so delicately, perfectly maintained and in most cases glistening in the professional installation lighting.
But the advertising is pretty misleading. You won't see a big ol' Tut. Instead you'll see a little "Honey, I Shrunk the Boy King Tut" mini sarcophagus there. Not nearly as impressive as what is expected after paying such a hefty price for tickets.
The cost of a ticket for members was lowered to $22.50, which seemed high for an exhibit (IMHO). I cringed when I told my class about it because I knew my students and their families could not afford it. (Non-members: child ticket is $16.50, adults are $32.50)
To advertise an awesome exhibit like Tut and make the price so unreachable to so many students in San Francisco seems a tad thoughtless. I know for a fact that the majority of kids in my entire school did not get to go, which makes me frown.
Another thing that makes me frown...the impossibly large crowds of hot, sweaty people. Being nearly 9 months pregnant at the time of our tour, I was shoved, cut in front of, denied a seat on the many benches, and basically given no slack at all as my ankles began to swell and my head became light. By the time we left the cramped quarters of the exhibit, I was nearly passing out from the sheer effort of getting through the hoards. They really packed the people in...and apparently, quite a few %#*@$, too.
Carrying the miracle of life in your body really gets you NO perks anymore, does it? Geez.
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2/26/2006
The De Young is like a big box full o' art. I was excited to go, since we had free passes and it was a rainy day. Even though it was a hard rain, there was a ridiculously long line down the street. Since we had our passes, we got in quickly, avoiding the hateful stares of the rain-soaked people. The art is really diverse, different, and categorically cool. I loved the sculptures, including the crack outside that leads to to the front door. I love Goldsworthy, and you can really feel his presence when you're at the De Young. It was pretty impressive, and well worth all the hubbub. One star off for the feeling of claustrophobia you get when you're packed in like sardines. Now I'm just waiting for the building to turn green...
BUT...they're now open for dinner with an expanded menu! Woo!
The menu is still fairly simple, but every dish is intriguing and inexpensive. And by intriguing I mean truly German. This is food that is meant to be tasted, enjoyed, and shared. German food, IMHO, is supposed to be simple, fresh, flavorful...celebrated.
We had three main courses, two sides, two drinks, a dessert...all for $60. Very fair prices for the amount of food.
If you expect to be blown away by a culinary experience here, you will not find what you are looking for. However, if you are looking for a place to meet, greet, and feel welcome, Schmidts is your place.
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7/5/2009
First things first. CASH ONLY! The local ATM machine is your friend!
Oh my stars. What a great little family restaurant! I didn't realize how much I missed German food until I ate here last week.
We had the spatzle, which comes with or without bacon, and it was terrific. Simple, fresh, homestyle.
The other dish was the veal schnitzle, which the husband tried with the fried egg. His eyes rolled into the back of his head and we have yet to find them.
For dessert, the apple streudel with vanilla sauce was perfectly tender and generously proportioned. Specks of vanilla bean in the sauce made it a favorite.
A few elderberry and lychee sodas, and we were done. It was a great meal at a reasonable price. Three main dishes, two desserts, cookies and drinks for $50.
And it wasn't merely the food that was German, it was the atmosphere, the people, the patrons. Everything was warm, friendly, comfortable and welcoming. I felt lucky to have stumbled into this little place.
Seeing that is is surrounded by groceterias and taquerias, it is a tad out of place. Typically, you don't think "GERMAN FOOD" when you walk into the MIssion.
However, this is a great addition to a quirky neighborhood. It adds color, diversity and warmth to an otherwise nondescript piece of sidewalk.
Also, the pretty waitress was terribly sweet and spoke German to the customers, which was so charming. Amazingly, she remembered me from the last time I ate lunch at the restaurant, and gave me two free Pfeffernuesse cookies, supposedly for my little "bun in the oven."
Ah, the joys of eating for two.
San Francisco, CA 94114
(415) 282-0738
Pasta Gina
Categories: Specialty Food, Delis
Neighborhood: Noe Valley
Don't expect Cafe Gratitude, but at least they're trying to appeal to a more diverse crowd of foodies. Good on ya, Pasta Gina!
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12/27/2005
Ok, so it's kinda expensive. But the meatballs are to die for.
I also love their fresh pasta and bolognese sauce. Their ravioli is pretty awesome, especially the goat cheese...mmmm.
I usually avoid the salads and pre-made food in the case, though. Get the olives and/or delicious bread spreads instead.
Oh, and I have a problem with their petit fours. I CAN'T STOP EATING THEM.
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
(650) 712-0245
Sam's Chowder House
Categories: Seafood, Seafood Markets
Now, to be honest, I saw the sandwich and thought, "Meh. It's small and skinny." It does look to be a diminutive portion, if you're used to the Cheesecake Factory size heaping plates of food. Being in America, we tend to think everything that is a plate the size of a basketball is baby bear sized...just right. Not so, future obese people!
It may look small, but when you eat it, it will assuage your concerns about just having ordered a $20.00 lobster "tootsie" roll. It's really quite good and fills you up.
The sandwich itself comes with chips and a cup of well seasoned cole slaw. It would be better with fries, imho, if I could have eaten fries after the roll...which I couldn't.
There was also a clam chowder, which was delicious. It was not thickened with cornstarch or flour, and instead remained on the thin side. The flavors were great, though, and I ate most of it with their sliced warm sourdough bread.
We thoroughly enjoyed our lunch by the ocean. Sam tends to advertise their roll a lot, which I think is helping their business. They were packed to the gills. Get there either early or late for lunch, since they are open all day.
Also, try to ignore the urge to free the inhabitants of the lobster jail right by the door. I almost grabbed one on the way out. FREE THE LOBSTERS! (But only after I get my roll, please.)
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 550-6971
Humphry Slocombe Ice Cream
Category: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
Neighborhood: Mission
The chocolate non-dairy sorbet was a little too dark, salty, and close to savory. I am not the ice cream aficionado, I admit. These flavors were a little too sophisticated for my simple, Mitchell's ice cream palate.
Although I didn't care for the ice cream, I can appreciate the care and consideration that goes into every artisan scoop. These people love their craft, that's for certain.
However, the CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES were to die for. Chewy, delicious, and perfectly fresh out of the oven. I ate six.
I'm eating for two, so that's ok....let's just agree to agree and move on.
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NOT SO, LADIES. Take heed.
Your labor and delivery rips you asunder. Literally.
Post partum depression kicks you into a never-ending crying jag that may or may not destroy your marriage.
Your baby cries...screams...and for the first week or so (when you're the most exhausted) you can't figure out why or make it stop.
Breast feeding is a beast. It's a labor of love that makes your nipples bleed and crack. If you're lucky, you'll only deal with plugged ducts. If you're not so lucky, Mastitis (or "the infection that shall not be named.")
And you'll also have boobs that look like deflated footballs after you're done weaning. No one ever mentions that in the hospital.
When I was reaching the depths of despair, Natural Resources gave me support in the form of helpful staff, classes and support groups, and materials that helped me nurse my poor body back to health.
They had all the necessary products I needed to soothe me during the first few months of breast feeding, and if there were questions, they had the answers.
Also, if you are in need of a doula or midwife, they have monthly meet and greets so you could get a better understanding of what they actually provided.
All in all, we are very pleased with our membership. As new parents, it was comforting to know there was a place to go when we were at our wit's end.
After bringing our baby home from the hospital, we thought we had been duped. It was hard. Excruciatingly so. And there seemed to be no light at the end of the tunnel.
But in the end, you have this beautiful thing in your arms that coos and batts eyes and makes your Grinch-ly heart swell. It's worth every moment of pain, worry, depression and pure Hell.
Natural Resources is the place to go when you need to be reminded of what it means to be grateful.