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- Is there anywhere in the city to buy bagels as good as in NYC/Brooklyn? Ok, marginally close? Anything? Thanks in advance!!
James - Deep-fried alligator, crispy boudin balls, gumbo, crawfish, fried okra, etc. At least 2 places have opened recently with traditional Louisiana dishes. Boxing Room in Hayes Valley and the restaurant inside the former Bagdad Cafe.
My question to all of you is do you think these places will last in SF? Can we as San Franciscans embrace this cuisine and go back over and over and sustain these new restaurants? - Please only answer if you are serious about the place and your coffee. I want to know about places that are preparing coffee really well just like Ritual Roasters and Four Barrel in the Mission.
Grazie mille! 
Deep-fried alligatorHow often can you impress your date by rolling up to a beautiful zinc-topped bar and order a plate of alligator? The spicy Creole remoulade is the perfect accompaniment to the mild flavor of the alligator. Order a Louisiana beer on tap while you'd at it...such as the Andygator.No likes Can’t Like Unlike Like No likesCrispy Boudin BallsThe balls are made with un-cased pork sausage and dirty rice (rice cooked with chicken giblets and liver to impart an intense flavor) and then fried up. Very strong porcine kick.No likes Can’t Like Unlike Like No likes- No votes Can’t Vote Unvote Vote up No votes
Nopa is my favorite late night dinner spot. Featuring a full bar, great cocktails and quality dishes using the best ingredients Nopa has it all. A lot of SF chefs frequent this spot after finishing their shifts.
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Tue 26 Apr 2011 22:48:53 GMT
Russ & DaughtersAdd this placeDaughter's Delight, smoked salmon with roe and cream cheese on a NYC poppy seed bagel. So perfect.
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It's located on a quiet section of Sacramento street and is never too crazy busy. And the coffee is way better than the Starbucks or Peets 2 blocks away in Laurel Village.
Dolce e Salato is a phenomenal neighborhood find.
- Polenta/blueberry muffinThese muffins are made in-house and are delicious. The polenta gives it a nice crunch and texture.No likes Can’t Like Unlike Like No likesCappuccinoDolce buys coffee from Ritual RoastersNo likes Can’t Like Unlike Like No likes
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I like Bryan's a lot and agree they have great butchers. My only issue is that they do not disclose where their meat comes from. For example, at Bi-Rite I know exactly which farms they buy from, how the animals are raised, etc. I wish that Bryan would also embrace this practice. Unless I know where my meat comes from I won't buy it.
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Table 128 at the Boonville Hotel is an undiscovered gem. Friendly staff, seasonal ingredients, thoughtfully prepared dishes. Much better than you would expect.
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They have made a great effort to serve only fish that is truly sustainable and they are educating diners about this issue. Food is tasty too, especially the nigiri salmon from Iceland.
1 vote Can’t Vote Unvote Vote up 1 voteAll the barristas are into their craft. Good coffee (almost as good as I make with their beans at home)
2 likes Can’t Like Unlike Like 2 likesBi-Rite is much more than an organic market. They also offer an amazing variety of top quality prepared foods. Bi-Rite specializes in sourcing organic products from local farms and purveyors. Their staff are incredibly knowledeable and passionate about the products they carry.
My recommendations are the seasonal risotto, any of the sandwiches, the chicken salad and the fruit tarts.
- Chili's chili marinated 5 Dot Ranch bavette steakGo home and throw this puppy on the grill. Cook rare and serve with your favorite braised greens. It's phenomenal.No likes Can’t Like Unlike Like No likes
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I go there about once a week for lunch and love ordering the Totopos (not your every day version of nachos) and the Caldo Tlalpeño (a light chicken soup with avocado, vegetables, cotija cheese and served with warm corn tortillas.
Also their Bloody Maria is the best I've had anywhere! It's made with tequila instead of vodka and Nopalito's own home-made tomato juice/spice blend.
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It's small, intimate and the best quality sushi in the Financial District. It's family owned and the staff really care.