Going Out in San Francisco

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Breakthru 3 Yr Bash
when: Sat 1.15 (9pm-4am)
where: Club Six (60 6th St, 415.863.1221)
price: $10 / Free before 10pm
links: Event Info

The evolution of the breakbeat — the percussive interludes that old school funk drummers used to separate parts of a song — is one of the stranger tales in 20th century music. Disco and hip-hop DJs were the first to isolate the break to create tension, paving the way for hardcore, drum 'n bass, and now breaks — which borrows from techno, jungle, and electro to create spine-rattling thrills that no stickman could produce on his own. Tonight, Breakthru, one of San Francisco's premier breaks crews, celebrates its three-year anniversary, with a lineup featuring Felix the Dog, Adam Ohana, and more, plus hip-hop and dancehall upstairs. It's make and break time. (PS)

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uh, question no. 2: is it easy/possible/impossible to score anything illegal at or around such establishments?

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Any opinions on the place besides Philips??

The corner of Turk & Eddy in the 'Loin is "Pill Corner" but I think they have a little heavier-duty shit than your fun-time pills. Be very careful, though... Lot of riff-raff also sell shit where Haight ends at Golden Gate Park.

hi friends. what's good to eat in san francisco besides golden gate bakery these days?

giving JtM the silent treatment - this is how brutal SF is now

my two fave places are Swan's and Tadich, some might say "boring olde school", but to me it's comfort and perfect execution. B patisserie >>> tartine imho.

this is one of those weird weeks where there are more shows I am "interested" in going to in San Francisco than in Oakland. Rarely the case anymore, except for 80s reunion shows (like the Adam Ant show I missed last week).

Just finally went to Brandy Ho for the first time on Friday -- quite good.

Going to be in Sunnyvale for a few days for work next week and I have one night to meet a friend who lives in SF for dinner, any restaurant recs?

If getting to the Sunset is an option, then:

- Marnee Thai
- Rose Indian
- New Eritrea Restaurant and Bar
- Pineapple King (this is a dessert shop -- I've never been there myself but people go nuts for it, and I see a line for it every time I walk by)

Mission:

- Little Star Pizza (deep dish)

How much you feel like spending? My fav is probably Nari (insanely good / creative / luxury Thai for $$$.) If you feel like pizza, I love Tony's Pizza Napoletana in North Beach.

Thanks! Charging it to the company so I don't want to go too crazy, lol.

Is the vaguely argentinian steakhouse on Mission around 22nd st still there? Tapas that is really good. I forget the real name … that was me & Geeta’s name for it.

Lers Ros is good Thai in the Mission if you don't want to go crazy.

sarahell, was it Lolinda? https://www.yelp.com/biz/lolinda-san-francisco?osq=Argentinian+Steak+House

I mean Lolinda IS good.

I like Red's Java House on Pier 30/32 but that's more of an afternoon thing

Also Sam's on Broadway @ Columbus... but seems like you guys have fancier tastes than me

xpost - my wife still cites the Bloody Mary at Red's Java House as the best one she's ever had in her life

I heard Anthony Bourdain interviewed on KQED years ago, and a caller asked his top three SF restaurants... without hesitation, he said: House of Prime Rib, Swan's Oyster Depot, and Red's Java House

No Asian or Mexican spots! which is kinda weird.. but I guess he thought these were the *most* San Francisco institutions

NOPA is always a classic, nice, not overly expensive, good value for money with portions.

Original Joes in North Beach is a solid place with a more old school vibe.

House of Prime Rib is timeless (but quite hard to get into if you don't reserve weeks in advance)

I'll 2nd Nari - that place is amazing, but a touch pricey. Similar experience with Indian food can be had at Copra (and it's cheaper than Nari).

New spot on the medium price tier with easy parking is Dalida out in the Presidio. Place is one of the best new joints in the entire city, not overly expensive (for SF) and a really cool east Mediterranean wine list.

Most of these places are around $80-120 a person depending on how many drinks you order. Be aware of "service charges" and fees added on to your bill. Check out this site for guidance: https://www.seefees.ca/

If you just need a MEAL and aren't entertaining a client or what not and need to stay under say a $50 per diem, highly recommend some solid sit down Mexican at San Jalisco in the Mission or one of the many amazing Chinese restaurants in the city. For pizza, seek out Pizza Hacker in Bernal Heights.

My first bunch of recommendations are much more budget-friendly and top out at around $20 a person.

Maybe this is a foolish question but uh is there anything good midway between SF and Palo Alto/Sunnyvale?

Most of those places are definitely > $20 a person in the city now with tax + tip/service fees. True < $20 meals in SF are rare now, especially if you plan on having a beverage with it.

xp to Leee

SF is like one of the most expensive places to eat out on the damn planet for reals.

Like, an El Farolito super burrito, with chips and a tamarindo is < $20. Swap the agua fresca to a cerveza and you're over $20.

For pizza, seek out Pizza Hacker in Bernal Heights.

Which I can second. And I'm right nearby. Not that you were asking. But you know. (If you did end up there, might as well go either to Mitchell's afterward for ice cream or the Royal Cuckoo for drinks, or both.)

Hayes Valley has become kind of fun. Suppenküche is one of my favorite hangouts there. There's a Ritual, a Gioia, bunch of dessert places and bars. Super pedestrian friendly.

Maybe this is a foolish question but uh is there anything good midway between SF and Palo Alto/Sunnyvale?

I think these days you might find some really good restaurants down that way, especially Indian/Asian/Mexican... I just don't go down there much

(Redwood City doesn't have many good restaurants, I can attest to that)

Royal Feast in Millbrae is awesome Sichuan

isn’t Tony’s the place to go for SF pizza or is that all hype?

tony's was great when I went there in the '10s but it's been a while since i've been there

I haven’t thought about Suppenküche in ages. I went there in the early 90s I think, when it first opened. I remember communal dining at long tables, with beer mugs and a lot of people wearing cable-knit sweaters

The chile relleno super burrito at El Farolito (North Beach) is great! It’s not a sit-down place though

Original Joe’s on Washington Square Park is one of my favorite-ever restaurants, and all of my family and friends like it too. It’s mid-priced, the service is great, and it feels very old-school SF. They’ve opened a new restaurant on Chestnut Street in the Marina called Little Original Joe’s which I haven't been to. I remember loving the diner the family had in the Tenderloin in the 80s, just called Little Joe’s

I’ve been enjoying pizzas from the new Flour + Water Pizza Shop on Columbus at Union (the site of the old Rose Pistola), around the corner from Tony’s Napoletana. It has a really nice large space to sit down and eat a meal

I keep reading in the Chronicle about great new restaurants in San Mateo (the town), I think on B Street? I'm not sure, but that is about mid-way between Palo Alto and SF. I used to work in Redwood City (the San Mateo County seat). It has some fancy new restaurants too, but I haven’t been to them

isn’t Tony’s the place to go for SF pizza or is that all hype?

Still always a line out front

Redwood City restaurants are always like "Salt & Iron," "Iron & Oak", "Oak & Salt" etc... dull gastropubs

There is a really good German restaurant/beer hall in downtown Redwood City, right by the train station - Gourmet Haus Staudt, aka Gourmet House

Suppenküche is awesome and a great option in Hayes Valley! One of the first places I went to regularly when I moved here 20 years ago.

Ned you got solid taste - Royal Cuckoo and Mitchel's are the best. I deeply miss Iron & Gold though (no, it's not in Redwood City) which was across the street from the Cuckoo on Mission. It's a nail salon now.

+1 for Royal Cuckoo

For German/beer hall, I used to swear by Schroeder's in the Financial District, but something happened and they raised their prices by about 1700% so I can't vouch for it anymore

Iron and Gold may not be around but Cellarmaker is just down the street and you've got both good beer and pizza, so.

disappointed to hear that Iron and Gold shut, but another +1 for the Cuckoo
If you like Ethiopian food, Club Waziema on Divisadero was always a favorite of mine. Owner / barkeep is super rad

The Cuckoo looks like the Green Mill of SF, huh

I always get takeout and it's usually just an entree, which is usually under $20 for me. But I'm also a cheap skate! And yes, prices are pretty high relative to other places.

There's a great taqueria is South San Francisco called Melissa's, their wet burrito is amazing, albeit huge.

I think there are a couple well regarded Burmese places, like in Millbrae or San Carlos.