Friday, February 26, 2010

Red Door Cafe for the Perfect Brunch

So I'm one of those freaks that even after a very, very long Friday night loves to jump out of bed and get an amazing brunch a cute new San Francisco restaurant. Well, I no longer have to search for this perfect brunch at a San Francisco restaurant - I found it at Red Door Cafe in Pacific Heights. Dishes are under $10, the decor is 50s-ish, the music is adorable oldies, and the food is super-gourmet. Like I had the French Toast Josephine, with bananas - literally the best French Toast I have ever had. Seriously. I've already been to this San Francisco restaurant twice in the last week. I want to live there. When can I move in?

Thursday, February 25, 2010

The Perfect Burger and Milkshake = Heaven

I promised my boyfriend I would take him to a more manly San Francisco restaurant after dragging him to pretty cafe after pretty cafe. So in the search for the best San Francisco restaurant for burger lovers, I happened to find a deal on SocialBuy.com for The Burger Bar, which is in Union Square. For $10, you can buy a $20 voucher. I order the Buffalo burger and was surprised by how lean the meat is but also how juicy and amazing. But the best part of this San Francisco restaurant was the Nutella milkshake. Ice cream and Nutella? You really can't get any better than that. I almost died. And my boyfriend was impressed by the number of beers they had - he especially enjoyed Speakeasy Burger Bar Blonde Ale, which is their signature beer. It was definitely glamorous enough for me and satiating enough for the boyfriend. Definitely a winning San Francisco restaurant. Next time you want a great burger place in San Francisco, hit up Burger Bar.

Monday, February 22, 2010

The Cure to Rough Saturday Mornings

I've always believed that the best cure to a hangover is a really, really good burrito. Which is why I am so stoked that I found the best San Francisco restaurant for hangover burritos: El Farolito in the Mission. I had the carne asada burrito and it was PACKED with perfectly cooked and tender meat. I'm drooling just typing about it. My friend had the super-quesadilla and I think he died of happiness. It has fresh salsa and a ton of cheese and this guacamole that must have had crack in it, it was so tasty. Plus, it's super cheap - the extra taco I bought was under $2. That's so good for a famous San Francisco restaurant. I highly recommend this San Francisco restaurant if you're looking for legit Mexican food.

Friday, February 19, 2010

SO is soooo Delicious

I'm always looking for a good San Francisco restaurant. I just recently discovered SO, which is on Bryant between 8th and Converse. It's super cheap, which of course, is winning point. It's kind of a hybrid of Chinese and Korean food, and it's clean and has generous servings. The fried chicken wings make my visit to this San Francisco every time, as does the efficient service. I also recommend the potstickers and the curry fried rice. I usually don't like fried rice, but this San Francisco restaurant changed my mind. Now I can't get enough of it when I come to SO.

Thursday, February 18, 2010

Legit Asian-Fusion Food in SF

So I just went to an amazing San Francisco restaurant last night: The Slanted Door in Embarcadero. I love Vietnamese food and this place is always packed, which only hints at how amazing the food is at this San Francisco restaurant. The service isn't stupendous, but shaking beef and imperial rolls make up for it and more. It's on the expensive end and you have to make reservations, or you will not get in. But ambiance is amazing and for a special night out, it's totally worth the hassle. Everyone who goes here falls in love with this place - just look at the Yelp reviews! I'll be returning to this San Francisco restaurant very shortly.

Thursday, February 11, 2010

Well, if I Can't Get to Greece...

At least there is a little piece of Greece in a San Francisco restaurant. I recently tried lunch at Kokkari Estiatorio in the Financial District. Sure, it's on the expensive side of the San Francisco restaurant and you have to get dressed up, but the food is phenomenal. I'm salivating just writing about it. I started with the Spanakotiropita, spinach-stuffed filo dough and also had the ravioli stuffed winter nettles, mushrooms, pine nuts & Feta. I highly recommend it for a fancy lunch. The food is so fresh and artfully prepared and wholly satisfying. It is definitely the #1 San Francisco restaurant list!

Monday, February 8, 2010

The Icing is the Best Part

Talk about starting off the week feeling mope-y. Valentine's Day is coming up and instead of being at some fancy San Francisco restaurant being wined and dined at a sit-down dinner, I will be sitting on the couch with a cupcake from Sprinkles. I'm not actually opposed to this. I mean, Sprinkles is a pretty upscale San Francisco restaurant right? I found this voucher on SocialBuy.com for $10 worth of cupcakes for $5. That means I can probably invite one of my perpetually single girlfriends over and we can wallow in single-dom while enjoying Sprinkles. Not too shabby. Who needs a fancy San Francisco restaurant anyway?

Friday, February 5, 2010

Hot Fudge Sundaes are the Best Thing Ever

I admit it's kind of a tourist trap, but Ghirardelli Square is my favorite San Francisco restaurant. The location is adorable and the world famous hot fudge sundaes can turn any-one's frown upside down. Aside from the delicious plethora of chocolate, the cafe manages to move people in and out pretty quickly, so there is almost always a table available to chill at and enjoy your sweet treat. When you want something that you know will be amazing, this is the place to go. Seriously, the sundae can always be counted on to be absolute perfection and it's the perfect Friday treat.

Thursday, February 4, 2010

I Feel Cool Just Being Here

I just love going to Gitane in Nob Hill for special night out – it’s a great San Francisco restaurant! My favorite part of this San Francisco restaurant is the décor. The food is obviously amazing and the service is great, but the décor is so fun - a mix of retro and contemporary; it's dark yet cozy and has this very baroque feel to it. It's super-glamorous and cool. It’s a feast for the eyes and the melding of style’s makes this restaurant the epitome of a San Francisco restaurant along with the unique menu. I recommend taking San Francisco visitors here is a heartbeat.

Monday, February 1, 2010

Frozen Yogurt is the Highlight of My Day

I admit it. I'm an addict and my substance of choice is frozen yogurt. Of every San Francisco restaurant I have visited, YoCup is one of the best and it put a smile on my face when I got a bought a voucher for $10 worth of yogurt for $5. A San Francisco restaurant just isn't one if it can't provide the delicious, cool yogurt with fresh berries I love so much. It's my go-to afternoon-pcik-me-up. The deal at SocialBuy.com is a sweet one (a pun so intended!) I can't wait to mosy on down to YoCup and redeem my voucher for my priceless dessert at this San Francisco restaurant.