San Francisco - Stu Dudley's Recommendations
Nov 13th, 2008, 05:01 PM
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Another great place to visit is Chinatown and North Beach. There is a parking garage at 766 Vallejo. Take the elevator to the top and get one of the best free views of SF.
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Nov 15th, 2008, 10:34 AM
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Stumbled across this by accident. Thank you so much Stu!
We spent a lot of the scary 1969 (Zodiac) year in the Bay area with occasional forays into SF when we could afford the bridge toll, which was a real issue back then. We've been back a few times since, but are long overdue.
Because I know how comprehensive your Provence material is, I'm saving all these paragraphs!
We spent a lot of the scary 1969 (Zodiac) year in the Bay area with occasional forays into SF when we could afford the bridge toll, which was a real issue back then. We've been back a few times since, but are long overdue.
Because I know how comprehensive your Provence material is, I'm saving all these paragraphs!
Nov 15th, 2008, 06:17 PM
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Stu: Where can I find a really good thin crusted pizza? Any recommendations there?
Also, is there any permanent farmers' market set up on a daily basis, similar to the one in Granville Island in Vancouver or the Fairfax Market in LA?
Thanks. Annetti
Also, is there any permanent farmers' market set up on a daily basis, similar to the one in Granville Island in Vancouver or the Fairfax Market in LA?
Thanks. Annetti
Nov 16th, 2008, 06:50 AM
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Amici's used to be on Union St, but I think it moved or maybe closed permanetly.
Don't know of any other thin crust pizza places, and I don't think there is a daily market in SF.
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Don't know of any other thin crust pizza places, and I don't think there is a daily market in SF.
Stu Dudley
Nov 16th, 2008, 09:18 AM
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A-16 for thin crust.
http://www.a16sf.com/
Last I saw Amici's moved from the Union St location to Lombard in the Marina area.
We pass it on the way out of SF when we take the GG Bridge route.
I know there is one in Vacaville's Nut Tree now.
http://www.a16sf.com/
Last I saw Amici's moved from the Union St location to Lombard in the Marina area.
We pass it on the way out of SF when we take the GG Bridge route.
I know there is one in Vacaville's Nut Tree now.
Nov 16th, 2008, 02:28 PM
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What kind of Pizza are you really looking for - besides thin crust?
IMO, there are two different types
1. Standard "Round Table" type with red sauce, sausage, mushroom, pepperoini - etc and it's usually quite filling and it is usually accompanied by beer.
2. "Designer" type, with condiments like sauteed fennel, fresh tomatoes, prosciutto, smoked duck breast, pickeled onions, etc.
I think if you ask 20 people about their favorite Type 1 - you'll get 20 different answers. We like Amici's for the thin crust.
The local paper runs weekly/monthly features about type 2. Personally, I don't recall what some of the paper's favorites are. However, Delfina is probably the most popular Italian type restaurant in the City - but their food is really not even close to 'red sauce" type Italian that you find in North Beach (Little Italy). They also run a Pizza restaurant next door to their main one. That's where I would go for type 2 pizza.
Check www.sfgate.com for details.
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IMO, there are two different types
1. Standard "Round Table" type with red sauce, sausage, mushroom, pepperoini - etc and it's usually quite filling and it is usually accompanied by beer.
2. "Designer" type, with condiments like sauteed fennel, fresh tomatoes, prosciutto, smoked duck breast, pickeled onions, etc.
I think if you ask 20 people about their favorite Type 1 - you'll get 20 different answers. We like Amici's for the thin crust.
The local paper runs weekly/monthly features about type 2. Personally, I don't recall what some of the paper's favorites are. However, Delfina is probably the most popular Italian type restaurant in the City - but their food is really not even close to 'red sauce" type Italian that you find in North Beach (Little Italy). They also run a Pizza restaurant next door to their main one. That's where I would go for type 2 pizza.
Check www.sfgate.com for details.
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Nov 16th, 2008, 04:44 PM
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Once again, thanks, Stu. by the way, we went on the web site for sfcityguides. Totally impressed about what is offered. Unfortunately, we will only have two weeks. The array of choices is incredible.
Nov 16th, 2008, 04:59 PM
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Here's a round up of some SF favorite thin crust pizza places:
A16 in the Marina--Nepolitan in wood fired oven
Delphina's in the Mission-- neopolitan, not wood fired.
Gialina in Glen Park neighborood--neopolitan, not wood fired.
Pauline's Pizza in the Mission--California style, thin but chewy crust
Goat Hill in Potrero Hill--sort hybrid NY/CA
Beretta in the Mission--neopolitan
Airnell in the Mission--NY style
Ideale in North Beach--Roman style
A16 in the Marina--Nepolitan in wood fired oven
Delphina's in the Mission-- neopolitan, not wood fired.
Gialina in Glen Park neighborood--neopolitan, not wood fired.
Pauline's Pizza in the Mission--California style, thin but chewy crust
Goat Hill in Potrero Hill--sort hybrid NY/CA
Beretta in the Mission--neopolitan
Airnell in the Mission--NY style
Ideale in North Beach--Roman style
Nov 16th, 2008, 05:05 PM
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SAB: That's wonderful!! Thanks very much. I wish we had more than 2 weeks in SF. It just won't be enough! Between the food, the sightseeing tours, the walking neighborhoods, we will not be bored.
Nov 16th, 2008, 05:55 PM
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Wow, SAB - you know your pizza. I'll have to try a few.
About 6 times each year we go into The City for a Victorian Alliance meeting. It usually finishes about 9:00pm We like to have a pizza afterwards, but we're only familiar with places in the Noe Valley - Haystack Pizza. Now I have some alternatives. Thanks
Stu Dudley
About 6 times each year we go into The City for a Victorian Alliance meeting. It usually finishes about 9:00pm We like to have a pizza afterwards, but we're only familiar with places in the Noe Valley - Haystack Pizza. Now I have some alternatives. Thanks
Stu Dudley
Nov 17th, 2008, 09:17 AM
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Hey Stu: I'm not a big fan of typical red sauce pizza, so I've learned where I can find the kind I like. BTW Airnell's is not on my agenda, but many young friends who live in the Mission just love it--I'm not a big fan of greasy NY style slices either. But I put it on the list for those who are.
