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[luong1209]

I'm in San Francisco for the next few days. Need some recommendations.

SF native here.

What do you like to eat?

 

[grandtheftbike]

El Farolito

 

[Thierry Henry]

YARDBIRD!

A must whenever I'm in Miami.

you were down here and you didn't treat me to lunch?

 

[bigstan]

Haven't visited you guys in a while .
Pho is Vietnamese comfort food, it's not like American's fried or anything heavy...Did you use the hoisin or sriracha sauce to dip the meat?

Do drink the broth too, I love it.

yes, I did use the sauces and drank the broth! Question, roomate said the tripe (i think thats what it was) was mainly for flavor and not for eating, any truth to this?

 

[Mark Antony]

Nope.

 

[chiva1908]

Big Wangs Meal by chiva1908, on Flickr


Diablito (Raspado on steroids) from El Mercadito in East LA


Free Pizza from the bartender at the bar, Gold Room in Echo Park




Strawberry Surf Rider after a 4 mile run...

 

[luong1209]

Haven't visited you guys in a while .
Pho is Vietnamese comfort food, it's not like American's fried or anything heavy...Did you use the hoisin or sriracha sauce to dip the meat?

Do drink the broth too, I love it.

yes, I did use the sauces and drank the broth! Question, roomate said the tripe (i think thats what it was) was mainly for flavor and not for eating, any truth to this?

Eat it!

Assuming you aren't Asian, or a minority, tripe may be a little tough to swallow (sometimes literally). It's quite chewy, rubberband-ish texture, but it doesn't have a taste.


I dip it in the hoisin and sriracha sauce (mixed).

 

[Nawzlew]

Haven't visited you guys in a while .
Pho is Vietnamese comfort food, it's not like American's fried or anything heavy...Did you use the hoisin or sriracha sauce to dip the meat?

Do drink the broth too, I love it.

yes, I did use the sauces and drank the broth! Question, roomate said the tripe (i think thats what it was) was mainly for flavor and not for eating, any truth to this?

what

eat it fam

 

[illphillip]

I'm in San Francisco for the next few days. Need some recommendations.

SF native here.

What do you like to eat?

Unfortunately....everything. But really I just want to hit the **** I NEED to hit in whatever city I'm in.

Throw me some options. I'm searching now too.

YARDBIRD!

A must whenever I'm in Miami.

you were down here and you didn't treat me to lunch?

If you have access to Yardbird on a week in/week out basis, you should not even complain.

On a side note, I forgot that I got the Maple Bacon donut to go. **** was in my car all day.

Had a long day of work. Ended at 1am. Snatched a leftover protein shake from an artist trailer.

Had a 6am flight so went to a strip club until I needed to hit the airport. Had a few drinks.

Wobbled out. Ate the donut. Guzzled the protein shake. Felt BRAND NEW

Donut was ******* fantastic too.

 

[luong1209]

illphillip

Breakfast spots:
- Mama's (Crowd favorite, overrated to me).
- Plow (heard it's good, yet to try).
- Griddle fresh (pretty good).
- I'll try to add some more.

Random:
- San Tung (Chinese food) chicken wings and potstickers are a must get.
- Waterbar $1 oysters, not huge, but still worth the $1 IMO, ceviche pretty good too.
- Chaya Brasserie Dinner spot on the embarcadero, nice view as the sun sets. Get their bread pudding for dessert!
- House of Prime Rib - Fancy schmancy spot, $50/person without wine. I like it, it's good, but it's a "special occasion" place - So I don't go there too often.


LMK what other stuff you like to eat.

 

[Nawzlew]

Ike's, just to try cause it's pretty "famous".
Chowder on the pier.
Codmother fish and chips.
El Farolito
Dottie's.

 

[generationz]

Bbq albacore, oysters, tofu, uni, tuna, squid legs and ebi
-Akebono

Chorizo burrito
-Aldabertacos

Seafood and scallop risotto
-Pocket Bistro

Cheese and bacon soufflé
-Panera

Brazillian BBQ
-Flame & Fire

Chicken and waffles
-Mama Kim's eats

Roast Duck
-Lotus 8

Korean BBQ
-YD House

Pork steak waffles, eggs and potatoes
-Waffle Experience

NY, Filet, corn w/lobster, Brussels w/bacon, foie gras, octopus salad, and bone marrow.
-Barrymore

Oysters
-Harrahs Oyster Bar

Oyster
-Joes stone crab

Chile Rolleno w/cactus
-Todo Un Poco Bistro

Hotdog w/shrimp & grilled chicken gyro
-Surfin Dawg

Baked and fried pork belly
-Homemade

 

[lifestooshort80]

Plan Check in Los Angeles.

 

[matters7]

U aint know biscuits till you have these. Aussie's got it good with these g

 

[illphillip]

City of Angels, this will always bring me back to thee....

 

[matters7]

Never experienced waffles with chicken. Doesn't look like it should go together

 

[lazyj10]

illphillip

Breakfast spots:
- Mama's (Crowd favorite, overrated to me).
- Plow (heard it's good, yet to try).
- Griddle fresh (pretty good).
- I'll try to add some more.

Random:
- San Tung (Chinese food) chicken wings and potstickers are a must get.
- Waterbar $1 oysters, not huge, but still worth the $1 IMO, ceviche pretty good too.
- Chaya Brasserie Dinner spot on the embarcadero, nice view as the sun sets. Get their bread pudding for dessert!
- House of Prime Rib - Fancy schmancy spot, $50/person without wine. I like it, it's good, but it's a "special occasion" place - So I don't go there too often.


LMK what other stuff you like to eat.

Plow is solid, but the wait gets a little long unless you get there around the open time - it's partly because it's a small restaurant.

I prefer Brendas, but again, lines.

There's a solid chicken joint not too far from it too if you don't want to deal with the line.

In the Marina, I like Mamacita a lot.
Others: Terzo, Nob Hill Cafe, Park Tavern
Have done water bar for holiday parties, it's good. Chaya we had brunch at, pretty good actually.

 

[Thats My Word]

SF - Gussie's chicken and waffles.

 

[rhinosport]

Some pics over the weekend.

The Compass
The signature bacon wrapped corn dog.

Pork belly lettuce wrap.

Sage chicken and waffles.

Braised short rib.

Gyu-Kaku

Porto’s
Pork Tamale

Guava cheese strudel up front. Cheese rolls out back.

Disneyland
Lobster Roll

Agha’s
Lamb over rice…again.

Some Popcorn I just picked up.

 

[illphillip]

Never experienced waffles with chicken. Doesn't look like it should go together

Oh but it does. Magically.

Think of it as a breakfast meat.

You have bacon with breakfast. Sausage with breakfast. Ham with breakfast. Steak with breakfast.

Just substitute the gloriousness of fried chicken for any of those.

 

[tupac jordan]

Bacon cheeseburger with mayo & ketchup fry sauce.

Thai Angel wings extra spicy

 

[xbraveheartx]

cooked filipino style beef wonton noodle soup for dinner today. #queenofwrappingwontons

dat bok choy.
looks like something i would eat on a chili night

 

[mike23theking]

My dad buys Filipino spaghetti sauce whenever he's on vacation back home. I still can't make it taste good as other people's though.

Jufran + sugar?







btw... i'm back from Phoenix. Pics coming... Get ready.

 

[mike23theking]

Phoenix, Round 2. (Vol. You ALREADY knowwwww.)


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Buca Di Beppo - Peoria
Shrimp Fra Diavolo and Prosciutto Stuffed Chicken

Pork On A Fork - North Phoenix/Deer Valley
2 Meat Plate - BBQ Brisket and Smoked Sausage with Beans and Taquitos

Smashburger - Happy Valley
Bacon Cheeseburger with an egg

Anaya's Mexican Grill - Glendale
Carne Asada Platter

Jimmy Johns - Deer Valley
Classic Italian

China Chili - Phoenix
House Special Fried Rice

Black Pepper Steak

Sesame Chicken

L&L Hawaiian BBQ - Happy Valley
BBQ Beef and Chicken Katsu

The Lodge Sasquatch Kitchen - Tucson, AZ
Chicken Nachos

B.E.C. Burger

Anaya's Mexican Grill - Glendale
Carne Asada Platter

Watched the movie "Chef" and just HAD to try a Cubano soon after... so.....
Havana Cafe - Scottsdale
Papa Rellena

Tostones

Cubano

This Cubano, even being from Phoenix, was ridiculously good.


Barros Pizza - Deer Valley
Cheese breadsticks

Still my favorite pizza spot.

Bobby Q's - Phoenix
3 Meat Platter - Baby Back Ribs, BBQ Brisket and Smoked Sausage

Lenny's Burgers - Phoenix
Chili Cheese Fries... the burger was basic.

Hooters - Phoenix
Lemon Pepper and Honey Thai Wings (Honey Thai not available in SoCal anymore)

Curly Fries

Rocket Burger - Phoenix
Double Cheeseburger with an Egg; burger is great. Fries are basic.

Wall of Pop

Lo-Lo's Chicken & Waffles - Phoenix

Catfish and Smothered Potatoes

Toy-Toy

Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf - Phoenix
White Chocolate Iced Blended w/ a Touch of Hazelnut. No Whip.

Pappadeaux's - Phoenix
Alligator Appetizer - Blackened and Fried

Blackened Catfish and Dirty rice

Churn - Phoenix
S'more Freezie

Zinburger - Biltmore Fashion Park, Phoenix -- HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS SPOT!
Breakfast Burger

George & Sons - Deer Valley
Tres Amigos - Chicken, Beef and Shrimp Stir Fry

Pork On A Fork - Deer Valley
Baby Back Ribs - HIGHLY RECOMMEND

BBQ Brisket Plate

Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf - Glendale
Blueberry Muffin

Lo-Lo's Chicken & Waffles - Phoenix
Mason Jar of Red Koolaid

(Hers) Grilled Pork Chop with Home Fries and Buttered Corn

Soulfood Platter - Catfish, Chicken Breast, Smothered Potatoes and Cornbread

Waffle. (Won't order waffles at Roscoe's anymore.)

Southwest Airlines
Free Jack and Coke (Fly on Halloween or Thanksgiving)

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If you ever need a recommendation for Phoenix, let me know.

 

[thadangerousmind]

Damn! How long were you in Phoenix?