tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16075967146172661832011-07-28T07:02:21.949-07:00ONE FOOD MAVEN'S VIEWS ON ALL THINGS FOOD...The Urban Food Mavenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16029832300040437541noreply@blogger.comBlogger831100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1607596714617266183.post-63197213215460520282009-06-20T20:14:00.000-07:002009-06-20T20:48:59.231-07:00

So it's done.I made the move from SF to NYC...And am lovin' every minute of it.Since making this move, I decided to broaden my scope by moving this over to UrbanFoodMaven.com where I will not just be eating New York but Urban Locales around the World as well.. I love to Travel, so who knows where I will be next..This is an exciting time and would love to continue to share my Dining Experiences

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My Final Week... I can hardly believe it. Realization sets in... I won't be able to hit every place on my list! Ah well...  It's not like I'm not gonna be back, right? So here goes... Brothers II Korean BBQ with Cris. Don't be jealous...   View actual photo below and weep. I heart Panchan... We decided to wrap our Brothers II Lunch at Genki with a Nutella and Banana Crepe.   Me Raptor.

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Eating San Francisco continued...Mango Cafe in Palo AltoHot Curried Goat Roti at the Mango Cafe in Palo Alto. Pho at Turtle Tower in the 'LoinPho with Rare Beek & Well Done Flank.Sushi Groove SouthA Selection of Nigiri.QuinceAbove is their selection of Breads - Bread Sticks, Bread with Star Anise and the wheel-shaped one with Olives and soaked in Olive Oil, which was a Favorite at the table...A

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Since I made the decision to move to NY, my time has been dominated by packing up, selling and donating my stuff, as well as farewell and birthday Lunches and Dinners, leaving little time for writing anything elaborate or extensive. So all I can do is just do what I can, right?It is now mid-May and the plan is to chronicle my Meals as I eat my way out of San Francisco during the last 30 days

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Ok. It is Time. Time for what you ask? Time to make that move back east to the NYC. This move has been on my mind for a year and a half now and I almost made the move exactly a year ago.  But the timing was not right.  A year later, I still feel the same way and it is time for this Food Maven to move on after 11 years in San Francisco. So what does that mean?  Obviously, I cannot be the 'SF'

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This is just a quickie...Went to Restaurant Lulu for dinner with friends last week and I just had to share a few pics and the SFFM Fave of the Evening...Sardines atop a Fennel Salad.How Beautiful is the Dish?And the Winner is...The Roasted Duck.Crisp Skin.Juicy, Tender and Falling Off the Bone kinda Delish.Although, I have to say that it has not surpassed the Roasted Duck that I had at Osteria

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I had the best sushi experience last night at Ryoko.  This sushi place is literally a hop, skip & jump from where I live and I frequent the joint on a regular..  It's a little neighborhood gem that serves great sushi, is open til 2am and is popular with the industry crowd.  The place itself is underground, quite literally as you have to go downstairs to the restaurant upon entering.  The decor

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The Big Eat SF: 100 Things To Try Before You Die on 7x7 is now on Facebook.Now you can track just how many things on the list that you have tried.Click here for the link.

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I have a new crush right now...And it is Ben & Jerry's Ameri-Cone Dream by Stephen Colbert which is A-W-E-S-O-M-E!Vanilla Ice Cream with Fudge Covered Waffle Cone Pieces and a Caramel Swirl.The combination is intoxicating...Be forewarned. Can be Addicting..

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Michael Bauer of the Chronicle has come out with his annual Top 100 Bay Area Restaurants list... Click here for the full list.

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Share Our Strength’s Taste of the Nation® is the nation’s premier culinary benefit dedicated to making sure no kid in America grows up hungry. Each spring, the nation's hottest chefs and mixologists donate their time, talent and passion at more than 45 events across the United States and Canada, with one goal in mind: to raise the critical funds needed to end childhood hunger. Since 1988, Taste

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Check out this great event, presented by the SF Food Bank and the Commonwealth Club. The panel will include the California Secretary of Food and Agriculture and other food policy leaders. A New National Food Policy - But What About the Hungry? Thursday, April 23, 2009 A.G. Kawamura, Secretary, California Department of Food and Agriculture Paul Ash, Executive Director, San Francisco Food Bank

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I had THE Best Meal, and am even proclaiming it as the SFFoodMaven Favorite Meal of 2008 at Osteria Mozza in LA. This is what I was talking about in my previous post about 'Italian as the new French' as one of the latest Food Trends and I'm excited for you to read about my experience here.This past December, I traveled down to LA on an impromptu trip with my girlfriend. We stayed at the London

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Every year, many different publications such as, Epicurious, Time Magazine and SFWeekly, write about the Top Food Trends and Predictions for the New Year...Not surprisingly, one of the Top Trends this year is Recession Dining. Many restaurants in San Francisco are offering recession deals such as Prix Fixe options and the like. Some good money-saving examples are - Laiola in the Marina was

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How about some 'Literal' Food for Thought, People?So the 7x7 magazine editors did an article called, The Big Eat SF: 100 Things To Try Before You Die. A little morbid in its choice of title, but I suppose it is not too far off from the idea of that book called 1000 Places To See Before You Die by Patricia Schultz. This article came out in 7x7 magazine's January '09 issue last month and was

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Check out this impressive young man. He is no ordinary young boy. His name is David Fishman and he is slowly making it big in the food circles as a 12 year old aspiring food critic. Now why couldn't I have thought of this when I was 12 years old???Click here for a YouTube video of this this junior food critic in action on the CBS Early Show.Click here for the New York Times article on him.Just

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WARNING! You may strain your stomachs just reading about this two week Dine About Town stint I just did. I actually ate ALL of this Food... Scary, I know. Serously, a hollow leg or a tapeworm would've come in handy. *Quick sidenote...Ten years back, my good friend Alisha, swore that I had a tapeworm due to my eating habits, so she actually named him Stanley. Well, that was 10 years ago and

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Yes, 'tis that time of year of again for one of the hottest culinary tickets of San Francisco - Wine & Wishes 2009. This is a spectacular culinary event showcasing the best of the Bay Area's Chefs and Wineries, while celebrating and supporting the Greater Bay Area Make-A-Wish Foundation. It is to be held at the dramatic and unique setting of Treasure Island on Saturday, February 7th.There are

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Ok, it's that time of year again, time for you to Grab your Forks People and do exactly that!  Dine About Town is back for its 8th Delicious Year.  Dine About Town (DAT) starts tomorrow, January 15 and runs through the 31st of this month.  For those that are unfamiliar, Dine About Town is a bi-annual event that typically runs the last couple weeks of January and again in June.  It is

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Hello Fellow Food Lovers! Welcome to another Delicious New Year with the SFFoodMaven!  I Hope the Holidays were Plentiful and of course, the accompanying Eats Delectable...  As is customary, the End of a Year and the Beginning of a New one, brings forth the introspective side of oneself and causes one to reflect upon the past year.  For me, my reflection dwells on All things Food... If

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Menu For Hope is an annual fundraising campaign, spearheaded by Chez Pim and many foodbloggers from around the world. This effort originally started five years ago after the devastating tsunami in Southeast Asia by which Chez Pim was inspired to start the first Menu For Hope. Since then it has become a yearly campaign to raise funds for worthy causes around the world.Each December, food

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For real. This is no joke.These are Savory Cupcakes made with Meatloaf and Mashed Potato Frosting. I know, right?Bizarre. But the SF Food Maven doesn't have much of a 'sweet tooth' so I personally thought these are a brilliant idea. I mean, I'm sure it will take some getting used to as far as the Visual versus Oral sensory expectation, but I would be willing to give it a shot.I actually first

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DINE OUT AGAINST HUNGER - Thursday December 18th 13 Top Restaurants Will Donate a Portion of Proceeds to the San Francisco Food BankIt's no secret that restaurants have seen a real slump in business lately, but really who isn't? Unfortunately, there are hundreds of thousands of people in San Francisco who are suffering worse circumstances who are at risk of going hungry this holiday season.

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Daniel Patterson's CoiI have been wanting to try Coi for some time and I finally got the opportunity to go with my good friend, JM. The name of the restaurant itself, Coi, a French word meaning 'tranquil' is an apt name which best describes the small, yet elegant space with its serene and rather subdued interiors with a muted color palette and grasscloth walls. Chef and Owner, Daniel Patterson is

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Hope You are having a Wonderfully Delicious Thanksgiving with a Big Juicy Turkey and all of the Fixins with the People that you Love... Gobble Gobble... SF Food Maven

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A few weeks ago on Sunday, October 5th, The Center for Urban Education about Sustainable Agriculture (CUESA) held its 6th annual Sunday Supper which showcased the abundance of delicious produce offered at the San Francisco Ferry Plaza Farmers Market and the supreme culinary talent of the San Francisco Bay Area. There are two parts to this culinary event, the Reception and the Sunday Supper

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WOW..Ok, I knew this event was going to be quite the 'Affaire', but I have to say that I was blown away! It was a spectacular event, to say the least and I cannot wait to share the experience here with you..As mentioned in a previous post, the Food Affaire is a Golden Gate Restaurant Association (GGRA) annual event. The event was formerly the Toast of the Town, but this year the GGRA went for a

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San Francisco Magazine’s FallFest this Saturday, October 11 from 12noon to 4pm. San Francisco magazine’s celebrates the arrival of fall with their fifth annual epicurean event, which supports one of the City’s most respected nonprofit organizations—Meals On Wheels of San Francisco and is hosted by San Francisco magazine Food Editor Jan Newberry and Miss Pearl’s Jam House consulting chef and Bay

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Thursday, October 2nd, 2008 Saks Fifth Avenue & The Guardsmen present GIVING IN STYLE 2008  2nd Annual Fashion Show & Party What: A memorable evening of Giving In Style at the Second Annual Fashion Show & Party. Who: The Bay Area's most fashionable and finest young professionals. When: Thursday, October 02, 2008, 7:00 PM - 1:00 AM Where: The Galleria at the SF Design Center, 101

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Last week, a very special gourmet food & wine event called San Francisco Restaurants Unite to End Hunger, was held at Ferry Plaza to benefit the San Francisco Food Bank. The SF Food Bank sources, collects and repackages nearly 100,000 pounds of food per day, which comes from supermarket chains, large manufacturers & wholesalers, restaurant suppliers, the USDA and food drives for seniors

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Monday, September 22ndFeeling Feisty? Then you must go to A Food Affaire!What: A Food AffaireWhere: Ruby Skye NightclubWhen: Monday, September 22nd at 6:30pmYes, this event is today! For complete details click here.Wednesday, September 24thWhat: Vino Iberico: The Wines of Spain & PortugalWhen: September 24th at 6pmWhere: Vessel San Francisco - 85 Campton Street off StocktonThe Dramatic

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The Golden Gate Restaurant Association (GGRA) is hosting a sensual gourmet food & wine event called - A Food Affaire. The event is this upcoming Monday, September 22nd at the renowned Ruby Skye nightclub on 420 Mason Street in downtown San Francisco. Over twenty top San Francisco chefs will serve aphrodisiac-inspired dishes that incorporate mood-enhancing ingredients. Whether it's decadent

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There are so many great Food & Wine events in San Francisco. And I thought it would be a great idea to do Sunday posts which tell you What, Where & When these events are. If there are any events that you may be interested in attending, then please feel free to contact me and maybe we can meet there or go together. So, What's in Store for This Week? Well, here it goes... SF FOOD MAVEN FOOD &

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C.E.O. Women, a non-profit whose name stands for Creating Economic Opportunities for Women, sponsored its first International Iron Chef Cook-Off at La Cocina in San Francisco's Mission District.  If you are unfamiliar with this non-profit, C.E.O. Women's mission is to help create economic opportunities for low-income immigrant and refugee women by educating them in English, Communications and

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Speaking of heirloom tomatoes, and also in keeping with this week's theme, I had the most extraordinary experience with the Summer Tomato Cart at Bix that I just had to share with you.  It truly blew me away... I had been wanting to try Bix for quite some time now on several recommendations from trusted Foodie friends and various write-ups by fellow food writers.  The Menu alone is rather

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Yes, you heard right, and if you're a real Foodie living in SF, then you probably already know about it. If you haven't then, here it goes... Tis the season of Heirloom Tomatoes and a collective of SF chefs and restaurants have joined forces to offer the Bay Area an unprecedented esculent endeavor called San Francisco Chefs. Food. Wine.  This is a year long event planned by a community of San

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July 22, 2008 This Tuesday, Prada celebrated the grand opening of its new San Francisco flagship store at 201 Post Street, with a spectacular gala event catered by none other than award-winning Chef Thomas Keller of French Laundry & Per Se acclaim. The Italian luxury fashion house that is Prada had been planning to open a flagship store or Epicenter as they like to call it, in the City by the

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Wow, You go away for little while and things are a-changin'. So much to catch up on! Here are a few juicy tidbits that I have learned from other food writers around the Bay... I know that Myth had closed and there had been a lot of speculation as to who and what would take over. Well, I just heard on the grapevine from my favorite eMagazinista, Marcia Gagliardi of Tablehopper that Quince is to

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Things are in major transition as you can imagine... Having been gone for the last month or so, things have been crazed since my return. Mainly been trying to get back into the swing of things from where I left off last May. It is now the end of July, has it really been that long? Time has flown by and now I am in the midst of playing some serious catch-up. One major change, as those of

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Aslam's RasoiCategory: Pakistani & IndianNeighborhood: The MissionPrice Range: $$It is a wonder that I haven't written about this place sooner. We go here all the time and I mean, all the time! At least once or even twice a week some times, I would say. I'm not going to lie, we even came here after our lunch at the French Laundry. Sorry FL! This place is great for almost any occasion, from

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C O N D U I TCategory: American (New) Neighborhood: The Mission Price Range: $$$Had a really great Meal at CONDUIT the other night. No.. It was more than great, it was fantastic! I have also been back several times since and it was just as great every time...You walk in and you are confronted with a very modern minimalist space – a dimly lit, yet warm space, with candlelight all around, a two

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SUNDAY The French LaundryFor those of you that are unfamiliar with the French Laundry, it is located in Napa Valley, California, more specifically in the quaint, rustic town of Yountville. The French Laundry is only one of Chef//Owner, Thomas Keller's Legendary Restaurants of which he has five in California, Las Vegas & New York. The French Laundry itself was first opened in July of 1994 and

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SATURDAY... Wine Tasting.Now, Having been in the Bay Area for the last 10 years, I have been to the Wine Country many many times. But this is the first time that I've done it 'strictly Sonoma' and I have to tell you, that I really like it there much more than Napa. I love the down-to-earthedness of it all and there are some pretty darn good wines to be found to boot...First stop, Moon Mountain...

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Hello Food Lovers! I know it has been taking me some time to write about the weekend that we went to the French Laundry. Life has been in the fast lane as of late and I haven't had a moment to sit down and write. But at last, I have found some time before I go to Puerto Vallarta at the end of this week.Because this particular post is such a huge undertaking, I mean, we're not just talking the

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SPQRCategory: Italian (Roman-style)Neighborhood: Pacific Heights Price Range: $$$After having read so much about SPQR and after trying their Pork Soffrito on top of ridiculously Creamy Polenta at the Wine & Wishes event that I attended a few weeks ago, I finally got to try it and let me tell you, SPQR did not disappoint. This place is great! I've gone for Dinners and recently for Brunch

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AquaCategory: SeafoodNeighborhood: Financial DistrictPrice Range: $$$$Grabbing a glass of Wine & a Nibble or two after work has become my M.O. as of late. Around 2 or 3pm some days, I find myself wondering where I could go to satisfy this urge. I do have a few places that are quick go-to spots for me in the FiDi - Les Amis being my top place and Perbacco, Frisson, the Bubble Lounge & Aqua are

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Mac & Cheese. I love Mac & Cheese. And I know I am not alone in this...I have been making my own Mac & Cheese for the last couple years (and I'm not talking about the stuff that comes in a box either) and it has always been a hit amongst my friends. The photo above is one of my standard Mac & Cheese that I prepare.But after awhile, I got tired of doing the same ol' recipe, so for our Superbowl

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I've always liked this place. Since they got their Michelin Star last October, this place has been doubly as packed which makes for reservations that are a little hard to come by at times. Of all of my Dining Experiences here at Range (you can read about the other times here), I have decided that this has become one of my 'go to' places, and I've also learned that my favorite place to sit & dine

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I attended Foreign Cinema's 8 1/2 Year Anniversary Party the other night and it was a blast! The Event was in Celebration of their 8 1/2 Year Anniversary. The cost was only $40 for what seemed like endless Appetizers, Open Bar, Live Music & Perfomers, and 100% of the proceeds went to Street Smart for Kids. The evening itself was well worth it... As I walked in, my first encounter is with an

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Cafe De La Presse Category: FrenchNeighborhoods: Union Square, Nob Hill Price Range: $$ I have been here several times for Lunch, Bloody Mary's and Mimosas, and I have to say that I really dig this place. It is situated right off Union Square and it's a great spot to stop for Lunch during a day of shopping, or even just to meet a friend to catch up.I love the Atmosphere and the Design of the

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This Gourmet Food & Wine Event was this past Saturday evening and it was a pretty spectacular event as you can imagine. It was held from 5-7:30pm in a sprawling Space on Treasure Island, in which the walls were swathed in dark velvet which showcased the Stars of the Event - the Wine & the Food.Although it was raining heavily that night, neither rain nor sleet nor snow would have kept me away, and

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Make a Wish Foundation's Wine & Wishes Event Sat., Feb. 2, 2008Treasure Island ~ San Francisco, CA Hello Friends & Fellow Foodies! Great Food & Wine for a Good Cause? The Raptor is so there... Anyone else care to join in the Food & Fun?Just wanted to put it out there for anyone that may be interested in going as well. You can get a $15 off discount with the Tablehopper discount code. Tablehopper

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So here we are in a New Year and the Year holds many adventures and exciting changes in store for the Raptor, which I cannot divulge as of yet... I know, the suspense is killing you, right? Well, soon enough, Grasshopper, soon enough...All I can say is, Stay Tuned...At the end of a year and with the start of a new, people often reminisce and look back at the year that had passed and recall

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Hello Readers and Fellow Foodheads! It is 2008 and it is bound to be a really exciting year for the Raptor and hopefully for You as well... I hope you all had a great holiday! I know that I sure did...I flew to my old hometown, Philly and celebrated the holidays with my family there, and then I found myself on a plane that Sunday going to Phoenix and then back to San Francisco on Christmas

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Oh... My...GOD...I feel like I just won the Epicurean Lottery... I just scored reservations for the French Laundry in February! I can barely contain my excitement! I have been dying to go there... Not just because it is the ultimate dining experience next to El Bulli in Spain, but because I am so fascinated with Thomas Keller after reading Michael Ruhlman's book, The Soul of A Chef. And also,

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South Food + Wine BarCategories: Wine Bars, Restaurants Neighborhood: SOMA Wow. Two new Restaurants two nights in a row (Laiola the night before...) and Another great hit for me tonight. Nice, I love when that happens... And by 'Hit' I mean, Good Food, Great & Friendly Service and Great Atmosphere that will have me coming back...So we finally went here at the prompting of my

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Rather than trying to take on the enormous task of just reviewing restaurants,and honestly, let's face it, I'm no food critic by any means, I got to thinking that perhaps I should expand my writing horizons a bit. Although there are restaurants that I have reviewed on here and probably will do so again in the future, please know that I do my best to be as fair and objective as possible and I

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ah New York... I just love that City... I love the Energy of that place.Being from Philly, we used to go there when we were feelin' bored and itchin' for a lil' excitement. New York never failed to disappoint.In actuality, I had not been back to NYC since 2002, one year after 9/11 happened.That is a long time... What was I thinking?Well, my NYC drought ended and I found myself running through

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I've been doing some traveling lately... Just got back from NYC and went to LA to visit friends the week before and had a great time...Which is cool, but more importantly, what did I EAT?Friday night my good friend took me to Spago. Although I found the Service to be questionable for this type of fine dining restaurant, I thought The Food on the other hand was Great! Wie Toll, Wolfgang! Vielen

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Being that I am from Philly, born & raised, I thought it only appropriate that I dig deep within my inner Philly-Pina and dedicate a Raptor Post to My Beloved Philly Cheesesteaks. Now mind you, I have been living in San Francisco for the past 10 years, so I plan to jump back & forth between Philly and SF regaling my tale of the Philly 'Steak. Traditionally, as with most Philly people, I

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Good Filipino Restaurants in the City?That is, besides my own cooking, of course... But seriously, I have been here in SF for about 10 years now and have made my way through many a Filipino restaurant in and around the City. Typically, I would say that I go to a Filipino restaurant with family whenever they are in town visiting, because it's just easier to feed a huge clan of us and that way we

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Ok Peoples, for those of you that are into the ol' Bang for the Buck deal, SF Gate's 2007 Bargain Bites is out... They added 60 new places to their usual 100 or so, so there's a lil' somethin' somethin' for everyone, I am sure.I, myself, have tried at least 10 of the ones in San Francisco. I know that doesn't sound like much, but I counted and there are only 48 in San Francisco, the rest are

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Les Amis RevisitedWow. Wow.. And WOW!Went for my girlfriend, Alish's birthday and my god were our socks knocked off!Every Dish was really Great and the Service was Fantastic... Chef Thomas Weibull was on fire! He's made some new changes to the Menu and they are pretty spot on. I mean, I knew the guy had skills, but he's proven to have 'mad skills'... For reals..Above are photos of our

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Kabuto SushiCategory: Sushi Neighborhood: Outer Richmond Price Range: $$$This is probably one of my favorite Sushi Joints in the City. Reason being that they have one of the most unique & inventive Sushi Menus I have ever seen. Seriously, with such items as as Foie Gras Sushi served with a Balsamic Raspberry Sauce (can you say, Yum?), and Lamb Apple Nigiri, which is Grilled Lamb topped with

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Foreign CinemaCategory: French, American (New), BrunchNeighborhood: The Mission Price Range: $$$I've been here several times for Dinner, for an afternoon Wedding Reception, a 40th Birthday Soiree and now, once for Brunch. And I have to say that although the food is decent, nothing to write home about but decent nonetheless, I really like this place for the Concept and the execution of that

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Perbacco Category: Italian (Ligurian/Piemonte Regions)Neighborhood: Financial DistrictPrice Range: $$$Ah, Perbacco... What Can I Say?Perbacco = For Bacchus translated. Brilliant.One could say that I Live my Life Perbacco... Corny, but True.I've been here three times already and I really like Perbacco a lot. Once for Happy Hour, another time for a Client Lunch and now Dinner.I'm gonna break it

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SpruceCategory: New CaliforniaNeighborhood: Laurel Heights Price Range: $$$I usually wait until I've visited a restaurant at least 3 times before I hand out such a high score. Went opening night on August 3rd for my Girl, J's birthday and it was truly a great dining experience. And that's pretty amazing for an opening night. I mean, sure they need to work out some new restaurant kinks, but

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Gary Danko Category: French, American (New)Neighborhood: Fisherman's WharfPrice Range: $$$$Coming Soon...I've been to Gary Danko about 4 years ago and am in need of a Raptor Revisit before I blog it...

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Quince Restaurant Category: Italian/FrenchNeighborhood: Pacific HeightsPrice Range: $$$$Also in need of a Raptor Revisit... Although from what I remember, this Place was pretty Special.It had the Rustic, yet Elegant Interior that I love... And they, too, are known for their Pasta Dishes. I remember having an Agnolotti Pasta Dish which had Rabbit in it, which I thought was Divine..Another thing

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Farina Focaccia & Cucina ItalianaCategory: Italian (Genovese/Ligurian)Neighborhood: The Mission Price Range: $$$Wow! People are really gettin' their panties up in a bunch about this place! For those of you that do not reside in San Francisco, there has been a lot of controversy over this new kid on the block in the Mission District of SF. There have been folks that live in the neighborhood,

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Les AmisCategory: FrenchNeighborhood: Financial District Price Range: $$$Let's See...I give it 1 star because I know the Chef...And another star because he's from Philly... LOLNo seriously, in all honesty, I really do think this is a fabulous place... I've eaten here a few times now and all of the Meals have been Solid. For those that may be skeptical of my being unbiased due to the fact of the

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Universal CafeCategory: New American/Brunch/OrganicNeighborhood: The Mission Price Range: $$WOW! This place is Fantastic! Went there for Lunch and boy were my socks knocked off! Not to mention that the service was super friendly, and the moment we walked in were greeted and felt right at home.And then came the Food...I mean, I literally had a 'Moment' with my Food and for those that know me, that

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The Slanted DoorCategory: Vietnamese/Asian Fusion Neighborhood: Embarcadero/Ferry BuildingPrice Range: $$$I've been to the Slanted 3 times now and the 1st time, I went for a special occasion Dinner. We thought that the food was pretty good for Vietnamese, because of its use of high quality Meats and the Like, but it was a little hard to justify spending so much for a Vietnamese Dinner (not that

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DelfinaCategory: Italian (Tuscan)Neighborhood: The Mission Price Range: $$$I've been here several times now and the Food has been extremely good.This place is considered one of those must-try SF institutions in the City and sadly, it took me a long time to actually try it... But now that I live in the Mission, it has become a great go-to place for bringing guests for a quintessential San

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RangeCategory: American (New)Neighborhood: The Mission Price Range: $$$I went here at the prodding of my friends on a Thursday night and I hafta say that I had a really great experience. Although this review may have a slight bias, 'cause my friends happened to know Carlos Yturria, the restaurant manager that night and we really got the royal treatment (and that is no exaggeration by any means).

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A16Category: Italian/PizzaNeighborhood: Marina/Cow Hollow Price Range: $$$Here's the Breakdown:Started with the Mozzerella Burrata that people rave about and let me just say that I completely AGREE. It was to die for and not to be missed... Who knew that something so simple could be SO flippin' good? We then had the Funghi Pizza with Pancetta, which, for that style (Italy), was one the of the

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FrissonCategory: American (New)/LoungeNeighborhood: Financial District/Jackson SquarePrice Range: $$$Frisson is an Ultra Chic and Over the top Place with Uber-trendy Decor and Designer Cocktails.. Coming from Philly, this place appeals to me as it is one of restaurant/lounge atmospheres that are totally reminiscent of the Stephen Starr restaurant dining experience.. Think Morimoto's, Washington

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MorimotoCategory: Contemporary Japanese Neighborhood: Market East (Philadelphia, PA)Price Range: $$$$Went back to my hometown (Philly) and went to Morimoto's with my cousins and was very impressed. The Iron Chef did not disappoint!We had the Foie Gras which was one of the Best preps I've ever had - creamy, buttery & delicately sauteed foie that was paired with mandarin orange and gooseberries

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Pacific's Edge Category: American (New)/FrenchNeighborhood: Carmel, CAPrice Range: $$$$This is where I went for another one of my Birthday Dinners in 2005. It's a very fancy & upscale Restaurant in Carmel. This place had the most stunningly beautiful Views, and is perched on a Cliff overlooking the Pacific Ocean with massive floor-to-ceiling Windows that made the View the star of the show. I

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PassionfishCategory: SeafoodNeighborhood: Pacific Grove, CAPrice Range: $$$Went for my 2005 Birthday Dinner and had a remarkably great Dining Experience! Highly recommend if you ever find yourself down in the Monterrey/Carmel area. (Pacific Grove is right next door) We had told the restaurant in advance that it was my birthday and when we arrived the table was decorated with colorful confetti and

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Michael Mina Category: American (New)Neighborhood: Union SquarePrice Range: $$$$$ (Yes. It was actually over $200 per person) Michael Mina did not fail to disappoint in creativity and flair in regards to Food...And the Service was absolutely impeccable...I went for one of my Birthday Dinners in 2006 and did the 7-course Seasonal Tasting Menu with the Wine Pairings. Every dish was in 'Trio'

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Terra Category: Influences of Japanese, French & ItalianNeighborhood: St. Helena, California Price Range: $$$Went here in 2006 for my birthday dinner and this is in my Top 5 Greatest & Most Memorable Meals. We arrived at this historic, fieldstone building and entered into a room that was Welcoming and Homey. Romantic...Rustic... White tablecloths and large floral arrangements complement rustic

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I thought I'd start this blog off with my latest Birthday Dinner... And it will be followed by my previous Birthday Dinners, because these are the Meals that are Most Memorable for Me...Birthdays, for Me, are a Time to Celebrate with Family & Good Friends...And there's no better way to Celebrate, in My Mind, than with Food.Absinthe Restaurant & Bar Category: French, BrunchNeighborhood: Hayes

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