Creating restaurant list for San Francisco - new ones??
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We just had the most fabulous meal at Michael Chiarello's newest restaurant, Coqueta, at Pier 5 on the Embarcadero. It's Spanish-influenced, with wonderful tapas and an excellent paella, and tasty cocktails (loved the one called "Death to the Summer of Love"!). Highly recommend this place.
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Deb, have you ever looked into the apartments that can be rented through the Inn on Castro? I've never tried them (my husband and I stay in the Inn itself-- a delightful B&B), but the Tripadvisor reviews are great. It might be a backup possibility.
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We've been to State Bird twice - highly recommend it.
We still like Cotogna and Park Tavern (pork chop).
I didn't like Rich Table last March and I wouldn't return to Abbott's Cellar again (last June).
I would love to try Zuni's chicken for dinner one day. We've had some wonderful lunches there.
We also liked Seven Hills a lot - very small - reservations are a must.
Flour and Water is also very good.
We still like Cotogna and Park Tavern (pork chop).
I didn't like Rich Table last March and I wouldn't return to Abbott's Cellar again (last June).
I would love to try Zuni's chicken for dinner one day. We've had some wonderful lunches there.
We also liked Seven Hills a lot - very small - reservations are a must.
Flour and Water is also very good.
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State Bird Provisions is closed temporarily for an expansion. They were to reopen mid-Sept. but the latest update is that the reopening will not be until late October (but they will be accepting reservations after they reopen).
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From my March 2013 TR: "We had wonderful meals everywhere except for Rich Table. They are trying so hard to be different that their entrees and desserts are different, but not great. Their $4 bread is not great either." I remember that some of the food ingredients/combinations just didn't work. We all felt that way.
If I had a disappointing meal anywhere, I wouldn't return either. Two meals at Park Tavern in the last year - both very good. Friends from NY just ate there - really liked it too.
Both times at State Bird - WITH reservations. It was made through their website with a link to Urbanspoon.
If I had a disappointing meal anywhere, I wouldn't return either. Two meals at Park Tavern in the last year - both very good. Friends from NY just ate there - really liked it too.
Both times at State Bird - WITH reservations. It was made through their website with a link to Urbanspoon.
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I make the swan oyster depot every time I'm in s.f. Went to the cliff house for the first time. Very beautiful views and interesting history. Food was very good also. Can be very romantic. Saw a couple get engaged.
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Have you ever been to the California Culinary Academy?
It's a fun place to watch up and coming new chefs try their skills out. Wannabe chefs also take turns being your wait person so they learn up front what the customers want.
It's a fun place to watch up and coming new chefs try their skills out. Wannabe chefs also take turns being your wait person so they learn up front what the customers want.