(I posted this to Yelp on 6-8-06)
Franciscan Crab Restaurant
Pier 43 1/2
San Francisco, CA 94133
(415) 362-7733
Dungeness crab was very good, though very expensive.
We had to ask about our appetizer twice before it arrived. My chowder arrived without a spoon (there are no spoons on the tables, it should have been pretty obvious I needed one). The crab arrived without a plate for my mom to eat it on. My dad’s regular fork was replaced by the waiter with a small fork even though he wasn’t eating crab. The waiter’s name was “Joseph” on Monday June 5th, 2006.
The place was cold and breezy. The view of Alcatraz at sunset was excellent. We asked the busboy to turn on the gas fireplace. 5 minutes later the waiter turned it off. We had to ask him to turn it back on twice.
the clam chowder was “ok”, though it wasn’t hot enough. We had to ask to get bread on the table. It was warm (not hot) on the inside and cold on the outside. The butter was hard and cold.
My crabcake was “ok”. For $15, it should have been terrific.
The seafood risotto was “pretty good”. For $30….
The waiter pushed aside my mom when she asked how we were supposed to eat the crab that he plopped on a raised centerpiece. He pushed her aside and pulled the shell off
Service 0 stars
Food 2 stars
decor 3 stars
Price $$$$
Not recommended
(I posted this review to Yelp on 8-8-07)
Mina Abazari, MD
1580 Valencia St
Ste 102
(between 26th St & Cesar Chavez St)
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 821-0600
She’s really good.
(I posted this to Yelp on 11-17-06)
Cheap Pete’s Frame Factory Outlet
4249 Geary Blvd
San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 221-4720
Picture Frame Store
I found the nonstandard-ish 10″x10″ frames I was looking for for $13. Cheaper than anywhere else. Of course they have a full frame shop in the store where I could have bought a fancy frame for $150. And they also have pre-made fancy frames for about $20 apiece (plus glass, etc..) which is a very good price. Solidly recommended. :-)
(I posted this to Yelp on 1-27-07)
Big Nate’s Bar-B-Que
1665 Folsom St
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 861-4242
BBQ
I received 3 ribs on my plate. 2 of them were fatty and yucky. 1 of them was -excellent-. My girlfriend’s barbecue chicken was very good.
The atmosphere of the place is -very- low key.
(I posted this to Yelp on 2-22-07)
Zachary’s Chicago Pizza
5801 College Ave
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 655-6385
This was recommended to me as “THE BEST PIZZA ANYWHERE!!”. Eh, it’s “pretty good”.
We ordered a Small Zachary’s Special. The chunky tomato sauce was nice if a little bland. The pie needed a smoother mouth feel – more fat of some sort would have worked.
Pizzaria Uno and others have a better Chicago Style pie.
(I posted this to Yelp on 2-22-07)
Johnson’s Barbeque
2646 San Bruno Ave
San Francisco, CA 94134
(415) 467-7655
BBQ
This is the real deal. Dinner was terrific. I’ll be back.
The neighborhood closes up a little early and the decor is -very- low key, but it’s clean and the food is what it’s ALL about. It was just a side benefit that we had (lip smacking) leftovers for 2 more meals, making the place a value too.
(I posted this to Yelp 2-28-07)
The Box Shop
951 Hudson Ave
San Francisco, CA 94124
(415) 642-7467
The Box Shop is an industrial arts space. It is the home of several art groups including the Flaming Lotus Girls (check em out http://flaminglotus.com). Containers are rented out to all manner of artists. In this shop has been built many crazy and beautiful projects.
PS. They never answer their phone.
PPS. The Yelp map is off by several blocks. Click on the “View Larger Map/Directions” icon under the map icon. The Google Map is correct.
(I posted this to Yelp on 3-21-07)
Larkins Bros Tire Company
370 S Van Ness Ave
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 863-5730
Larkin rocks. They’re fast, efficient, and friendly :-)
Update 4-17-09: they are “my mechanic”!.
(I posted this to Yelp on 5-16-07.)
3409 24th Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 970-8815
Mexican
My favorite taqueria. Sure, it’s 50 steps from my door, but I’d go further for it. Excellent service, nice staff, nice decor (though it’s noisy when they’re full).
Their burritos have potato, carrots and other fried vegetables, giving them a very “fresh” taste. :-)
(I posted this to Yelp on 5-16-07)
El Toro Taqueria
598 Valencia St
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 431-3351
Mexican
I call it the best taqueria in town. All their fillings are on display so you can point to what you want in your food. Everything is very fresh and they serve with a real smile. Their enchiladas kick butt.