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San Francisco, CA
Yelping SinceOctober 2004
Things I Lovedog parks, chocolate, champagne, wine, green tea, iPhone, Darwin, nerds, sushi, dogs, granola, The Daily Show, South Park, The Office, Curb Your Enthusiasm, books, blogging, burritos, dancing
Find Me Ina headlock
My HometownArlington, VA
My Blog Or Website When I'm Not Yelping...I'm cleaning up after Darwin
Why You Should Read My ReviewsBecause I read all of your reviews and they stink!
My Second Favorite Website The Last Great Book I ReadThe Lorax
My First ConcertThe Who accompanied by an orchestra
My Favorite MovieGhosts of Rwanda, Born Into Brothels, Stevie
My Last Meal On EarthFajitas at Rio Grande Cafe (not in SF sorry)
Don't Tell Anyone Else But...I'm a nerd
Most Recent DiscoveryTel Aviv
Current CrushMy pillows, wait those aren't pillows!
Lists
Great SF Coffee Shops
4 ItemsI need 20 cc's of mocha stat!
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1. Blue Bottle Coffee Co.
Tried a cappuccino at the farmers market, smooth… -
2. Philz Coffee
Honestly, I'm not that sure the coffee is the… -
3. Ritual Coffee Roasters
The Soviet inspired colors and logo were a bit…
Company Offsites / Team…
6 ItemsWe've done a lot of company-wide events over the years, here is a list of what we've done...
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1. The Crucible
We were looking for a unique company outing for… -
2. Circus Center San Francisco
Pretty bad ass. We did a company offsite for a… -
3. Anchor Brewing Company
Freakin awesome. If you're not a fan of Anchor…
Metro Threads
13 ItemsA 9 step program to free your mind, your body, your soul. Plus should Mom really be buying your boxers when you're 28?
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1. The Archive
G-star we have to talk. Now I know we've been… -
2. Fabric8
Really cool t-shirts that you aren't going to find… -
3. Skunkfunk
Clothes with a little flair that won't eat up your…
Sushi in SF
20 ItemsNow for some sushi olympics, and the gold medal goes to...
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1. Kiss Seafood
Whoa Momma, I want to cry it was so good. Okay,… -
2. Sushi Time
Kinda cool that it's underground and reminds me of… -
3. Wayo Sushi
-- Update 11/6/07 Been back a couple times now…
Hole in the walls
12 ItemsYeah they look like crap, but fortunately they don't serve it.
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1. Lahore Karahi
Most excellent Pakistani cuisine. I liked this… -
2. Papalote Mexican Grill
A "Whole Foods" take on a Mission burrito. By… -
3. El Metate
Tried it last night and due to its Yelp reviews my…
Get Your Financial A$$ in…
1 ItemMy accountant, my broker, and anything financial...
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1. Charles Schwab
- Update 3/1/07 They did away with the ATM fees,…
The Hayes Hit List
9 ItemsDefinitive guide to the hottest neighborhood in SF.
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1. Blue Bottle Coffee Co.
Tried a cappuccino at the farmers market, smooth… -
2. Suppenküche
The wait is always brutal, I mean always. But this… -
3. Babies
A short while ago, in my Bow Wow Meow review, I…
Critical Services:…
7 ItemsThe people and services I need to keep my complicated life running smoothly...
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1. Laundry Locker
I'm a lazy ass, I admit it. And that means among… -
2. Teresa's House Cleaning
Teresa and Alberto did a fantastic job on my… -
3. Paws a Moment
Stacy and I are nearing our 3rd anniversary of her…
SF Date Restaurants
40 ItemsSexy in the City
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1. Isa
A Yelp! success story! Thanks to Russ S. for the… -
2. Anchor & Hope
I've been back 3 times since my first visit and I… -
3. L'ardoise Bistro
Wowza! My experience made me wish I still lived…
SOMA for Dummies
27 ItemsWarehouses? Check. Lofts? Check. Dining? Check!
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1. Anchor & Hope
I've been back 3 times since my first visit and I… -
2. South Food + Wine Bar
I've been back four times now and it has become… -
3. Crossroads Café
Imagining my neighborhood without this coffee shop…
For Dog Parents
13 ItemsAll my doggie parks, services, and stores reviewed...
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1. Paws a Moment
Stacy and I are nearing our 3rd anniversary of her… -
2. Douglass Dog Park
My favorite dog park in the city. Sure it's not… -
3. Crissy Field
If you ever wondered what doggy heaven might look…
Try, try again.
5 ItemsBeen there, done that. Places I'd like to go back to, soon-ish.
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1. Tataki
Cool idea. You keep hearing that we're robbing the… -
2. The Blue Plate
My last visit was divine. We called the night of… -
3. SFMOMA Museum Store
I really like this store. They have cool artsy…
Best Cheap Eats
7 ItemsEven when you're broke you gotta eat well.
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1. Pho Garden
Love it. Been here 3 or 4 time now and every… -
2. El Metate
Tried it last night and due to its Yelp reviews my… -
3. Old Jerusalem Restaurant
A friendly med place in the middle of no-mans…
Late Night Eats
8 ItemsThere aren't too many...
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1. Absinthe Restaurant & Bar
A great wine selection and delicious food makes… -
2. Café Maritime
I was wandering the Marina streets for food after…
Found it on Yelp (FIOY)
9 ItemsPlaces I never would have found with out Yelp
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1. Seward Street Slides
WTF, fun slides in the middle of nowhere? Which… -
2. The Archive
G-star we have to talk. Now I know we've been… -
3. Kiss Seafood
Whoa Momma, I want to cry it was so good. Okay,…
Go big or go home
7 ItemsMy work-in-progress guide to ultra-high-end dining
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1. French Laundry
Easter Sunday '06, finally the day had arrived: I… -
2. Myth
Really it's 4.5, but I'll round up. They lost a… -
3. Gary Danko
Great food. Boring ambiance.
Underappreciated
3 ItemsHidden gems that you're missing out on.
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1. Maverick
I've been sitting on this one, savoring the find,… -
2. Chez Spencer
Great food, plus a romantic and cosy atmosphere.… -
3. Woodward's Garden
I don't know what it is about the outer edge of…
Brunch it's not linner…
6 ItemsI'm a creature of habit so this isn't a huge list...
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1. Maverick
I've been sitting on this one, savoring the find,… -
2. Crossroads Café
Imagining my neighborhood without this coffee shop… -
3. Universal Cafe
Update on 4/15/07 Been going here frequently for…
Day in the Mission
6 ItemsWhen you've got some time to kill and you aren't going ring shopping on Union St anytime soon.
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1. Tartine Bakery
I'm with Michael E on this one. I finally gathered… -
2. Paxton Gate
After reading Arwen's review, I decided I needed… -
3. Dolores Park
I love the incredible views of the cityscape from…
Hot Russian
5 ItemsHill. Get your date on.
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1. Luella
I'm a big fan of Hyde Street. So many nice dining… -
2. 1550 Hyde Cafe & Wine Bar
The experience began by entering a cozy… -
3. Zarzuela
4 stars for authenticity. I spent a month in…
Best SF Restaurants
4 ItemsI'm picky as hell so this is a short list!
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1. Gary Danko
Great food. Boring ambiance. -
2. Isa
A Yelp! success story! Thanks to Russ S. for the… -
3. Chez Spencer
Great food, plus a romantic and cosy atmosphere.…
Organic Lunch Hour
3 ItemsPlaces where you can eat chicken that lived better than you...
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1. Mixt Greens
Steep pricing at $10 for a sandwich and a cookie… -
2. Boxed Foods Company
Found this place thanks to Map-tastic and of… -
3. Sellers Markets
A new lunch spot in the lunch deprived financial…
Beans, Beans, Good for…
4 ItemsMission Burritos, the real casadia...
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1. El Metate
Tried it last night and due to its Yelp reviews my… -
2. Pancho Villa Taqueria
Great burritos. They even have some exotic… -
3. Taqueria Cancun
There is no better place to go for a burrito in…
Dining in Boston
8 ItemsScrew the Sox, I'm going out to dinner...
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1. Finale
The decor leaves room for improvement, it's… -
2. Piattini
The unique taste combinations made for a… -
3. The Red House
The mozzarella and tomato salad was fresh but…
Harvard Coffee
4 ItemsGotta get your caffeine fix before you hit the books!
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1. Algiers Coffee House
They have real arabian coffee, the thick stuff,… -
2. Peet's Coffee & Tea
Not enough seating and always crowded! The coffee… -
3. 1369 Coffee House
Great coffee shop. This place reminds me of what…
Pack your Granola!
10 ItemsGetting back to nature...
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1. Lucy Evans Baylands Nature…
There is a long boardwalk (behind the Nature… -
2. Buena Vista Park
180 degree panoramics and a nice uphill stroll.… -
3. Dolores Park
I love the incredible views of the cityscape from…
Running Man
4 ItemsBurn off that chocolate cake at any one of these fine locations.
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1. Mount Tamalpais State Park
Unfreaking believable. I love it. One major… -
2. Crissy Field
If you ever wondered what doggy heaven might look… -
3. The Dish - Stanford Foothills
One of the best places for an afternoon run or…
Boozing it up with class
1 ItemThinking about wine country? Well get the girl and go!
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1. Hotel Healdsburg
W-ish feel but in the middle of wine country.…
Ultimate Santa Barbara
5 ItemsYou cannot do better for a romantic getaway.
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1. Bacara Resort & Spa
Bacara is amazing and makes for an indulgent… -
2. Specialty Car Rentals
Seems to be associated with National Car Rentals… -
3. Brophy Brothers
Not the easiest place to find, but just what I was…
Peninsula Coffee Shops
2 ItemsGood coffee when you're stuck down south...
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1. Cafe Borrone
Love the outdoor seating, and great synergies with… -
2. Dana Street Roasting Co
Free Wifi! Good coffee.
Bay Area Breakfast
4 ItemsI want my fresh squeezed OJ and want it now!
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1. Hobee's Restaurant
Blueberry coffee cake is stellar. -
2. Stacks
Great breakfast spot. Their waffles are excellent… -
3. Squat & Gobble Cafe 2
There are a few Squat and Gobble's in the…
Perfect Day in Palo Alto
4 ItemsIf you ever do get a date in PA, here are some ideas...
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1. Cafe Borrone
Love the outdoor seating, and great synergies with… -
2. The Dish - Stanford Foothills
One of the best places for an afternoon run or… -
3. Lucy Evans Baylands Nature…
There is a long boardwalk (behind the Nature…
Ultimate Carmel
4 ItemsOmygod, omygod, omygod.
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1. Specialty Car Rentals
Seems to be associated with National Car Rentals… -
2. The Highlands Inn
All I can say is wow! Thank you Ben for the… -
3. Pacific's Edge
Top notch dining in the most amazing of settings.…
