Sunday, December 15, 2013

Wine Bar: BARRIQUE (Jackson Square)




Wine Bar: BARRIQUE (Jackson Square)
http://www.yelp.com/biz/barrique-san-francisco-2
  • Pros:
    • Delicious wine choices and flight options, plus particularly good cheese/meat platters
    • Fun atmosphere with huge wine barrels and typically not a huge crowd
    • Very friendly staff
  • Cons:
    • Expensive





Dinner: LE ZINC (Noe Valley)



Dinner: LE ZINC (Noe Valley)
http://www.yelp.com/biz/le-zinc-san-francisco
  • Pros:  
    • Delicious French food, particularly Boeuf Bourguignon
    • Romantic atmosphere - great for a date!
    • Walked in on a Saturday night at 7pm and got a table
    • Cute area with lots of great shops, perfectly for some shopping followed by an early dinner
  • Cons: Onions on Phil's steak :).  Not a cheap meal but definitely worth it ($90 without tip for carafe of red wine, mussels, boeuf bourguignon and steak).




Friday, February 15, 2013

Hike: MT DAVIDSON



Hike: MT DAVIDSON (Bernal Hill)
http://www.yelp.com/biz/mount-davidson-park-san-francisco#query:mt%20davidson
  • Pros: 
    • Beautiful views at the top, easy parking, short hike (20 - 30 mins to the top)
    • Not crowded
  • Cons: 
    • Can be muddy






Brunch: THE LIBERTY CAFE (Bernal Heights)



Brunch: THE LIBERTY CAFE (Bernal Hill)
http://www.yelp.com/biz/the-liberty-cafe-san-francisco
  • Pros:  
    • Outdoor patio, wasn't crowded
    • Delicious food (particularly yogurt parfait)
    • Cute area to walk around
  • Cons: 
    • Limited brunch menu, almost nothing with eggs