San Francisco and The Bay Area
July 30th 2012
San Francisco and The Bay Area:
Places I have been to that were great:
In Berkley:
Viks Chaat: Indian-
VIK's Chaat Corner - The San Francisco Bay Area's original Indian Snack Food Restaurant
San Francisco:
Ideale in North Beach- it is FANTASTIC
Richmond
Burma Superstar-
MMMMMM We ordered the Famous Samosa Soup, the Rainbow Salad, Burmese Curry (with Lamb) Sesame Beef, and Garlic Noodles with Tofu. My favorites were the curry and the soup. But, everything was delicious. Go early or for lunch. It gets packed.
China town
If you want to try some authentic Chinese food that isn't very touristy. We ate at Great Eastern it was GREAT!!! and I normally do not eat Chinese
Great Eastern Restaurant - Nob Hill - San Francisco, CA
Marina Area:
A16 for pizza (Modern, trendy, Packed, but yummy)
Blue Barn: Organic Sandwiches and Salads. THE BEST GRILLED CHEESES. All the cheese comes from the family farm in Sonoma
nettie’s Crab Shack
2032 Union Street. 415-409-0300
They grill out side, have yummy bloody mary’s and sunday Crab days!
Marin:
Le Garage: Cute French Bisrto right on the water in Sausalito. Out of the tourist area!
85 Liberty Ship Way
Ste 109
Sausalito, CA 94965
(415) 332-5625
www.legaragebistrosausalito.com
Picco:
320 Magnolia Ave
Larkspur, CA 94939
(415) 924-0300
My Favorite in Marin (So far)
This restaurant has a great pizzeria next door. This is Italian Shared plate. Mostly local produce. Has a full bar.
Piazza D'Angelo (there are MANY good restaurants in Mill Valley, you can stroll around near here and pick one. Cute little town in the redwoods)
22 Miller Ave.
Mill Valley, CA 94941
415-388-2000
Loved the "La Burrata" and the Tagliatelle alla Bolognese
Comforts
335 San Anselmo Avenue
San Anselmo
(415) 454-9840
Is really yummy for Bfast, not sure if they are open for dinner.
Left Bank- Larkspur
Left Bank | Authentic Parisian-style Brasseries
Lotus Cuisine of India
704 Fourth StreetSan Rafael (415) 456-5808
Had the buffet all you can eat 7$ lunch here. YUMMY
Hamilton Cafe Restaurant and Wine Bar: This is in Novato.. It is casual, not to expensive and good. I was only there for lunch, the service was great...
502 S Palm Dr
Novato, CA 94949
(415) 382-0155
Central Market: Petaluma: Great after wine tasting
Central Market Restaurant in Petaluma, California: Slow Food, Good Served
Napoli Pizza & Pasta
869 4th Street
San Rafael
415-459-3467
Places I have never been to, but have been recommended to me;
R and G Lounge: Great for Cantonese Food
Near the Financial District and China Town
631 Kearny St (Between Clay and Sacramento) 415-982-7877
Chinese Restaurant - SF - R and G Lounge
Rose Pistola: Near Washington Square
532 Columbus Avenue(btwn Green & Union Sts.) San Francisco, CA 94133 (415) 399-0499
Rose Pistola - Restaurant - San Francisco
Bourbon and Branch: A “Speak Easy” in the Tenderloin. They are a “Cosmo Free” bar. :)
MUST have reservations. This is a bar, not a restaurant.
501 Jones Street
Boulevard: This is directly across from the ferry building.
http://www.boulevardrestaurant.com/main.html
In the ferry terminal building
The Slated door (modern Vietnamese restaurant)
Boulettes Larder.
I met a guy from Italy on the plane the other day and he suggested:
Farina Italian in the mission district. (565-0360) He suggests to order mandili pesto pasta
Farina Focaccia and Cucina Italiana
·OAKLAND and BERKLEY
I haven't tried these but my friend Alessa suggested them:
If you like Vietnamese food, go to Le Cheval in Oakland.
This is a fantastic place for a picnic:
http://www.berkeleyheritage.com/berkeley_landmarks/municipal-rose-garden.html
