GayleR
Reged: 11/18/02
Posts: 1200
Loc: Toronto, Canada
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Haven't been in about five years. Going in September. Since MikeR is traveling and won't give me hell for planning so far in advance :-)...anyone had dinner at Gary Danko? Recommend it? Is it as elegant as Michael Mina? Any other nice spots for special dinner? Also would love a szechuan recommendation and a lunch spot or two. Thanks in advance.
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Dennis
Reged: 04/05/04
Posts: 3121
Loc: Chicago
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Gayle,
We dined at Gary Danko last September. Wonderful food & ambience. We thought it was a great upscale restaurant with a more relaxed, non-stuffy atmosphere. I remember having Tenderloin of Bison that our waiter strongly recommended to me over the lamb dish I was considering. I loved it. They do an awesome cheese cart, which we did after dinner, something we never do. Overall, it was a top 5 all time dining experience along with Picasso, Jean Georges, Avenues here in Chicago, and a very wonderful evening at Le Sapotillier a few years ago…
We dined at Michael Mina in Las Vegas last year and were not impressed…at all.
Gary Danko's: After Dinner but before the Check
P.S.: For lunch one day, we walked along the pier area...keep going past the piers to a area where they have restaurants with stands out front serving steamed crab straight from the pot. A basket of crab and an Anchor Steam = bliss!
LUNCHTIME!
Pick'em and eat'em
Edited by Dennis (04/17/07 08:00 AM)
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GayleR
Reged: 11/18/02
Posts: 1200
Loc: Toronto, Canada
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Thanks Dennis!
I LOVE a cheese course.
Cute pic. Looking happy.
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infi
Reged: 09/01/06
Posts: 618
Loc: California
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I "live" in SFO three days a week. Good lunch spots - Slanted Door (Vietnamese) at the Ferry Building, Town Hall on Howard, Salt House on Mission all spring to mind. If you like a low key spot try Fino's on Post Street (Italian with a flair and a reasonable wine selection). In SFO you are pretty much spoiled for choice! For a fun night out try Top of The Mark (Mark Hopkins Hotel) for martinis and old time dancing. Draws a mixed crowd these days but is a lot of fun. If you like Chinese take a wander through Chinatown and eat like the locals - basic but good.
Enjoy!
Stuart
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GayleR
Reged: 11/18/02
Posts: 1200
Loc: Toronto, Canada
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Thanks Stuart. Some great suggestions. Do you know La Ciccia? Acquarello?
The only thing I love more than a great cheese offering is an ice cold martini with a view!
Keep em coming folks.
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infi
Reged: 09/01/06
Posts: 618
Loc: California
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Hi Gayle
I know Acquarello - it is excellent. I do not know the other. You are really have so many options!!
Thanks
Stuart
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JEK
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Reged: 01/20/04
Posts: 10662
Loc: Northern Virginia
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Gayle,
A few more to consider.
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Carnaval 2009: Mardi 24 Février 2009!!!!
JEK
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infi
Reged: 09/01/06
Posts: 618
Loc: California
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The other one I just remembered is a hidden little gem but a very nice restaurant is "Hawthorn Lane". Hours can be erratic (oh the temperament of a talented chef!) but the food can be extremely good. Just opposite Montgomery and Howard intersection. Hard to find but good
Also always good is Spanish Fly - sort of an ordinary name but great food
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JoshA
Reged: 08/28/05
Posts: 2229
Loc: Virginia
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SF and NY are the best dining cities in the country and both have too many good choices to risk listing just a few but I'll suggest three interesting, out-of-the-way dining experiences anyway. Bistro AIX (continental) in the Marina district, Medzool (Mediterranean and great rooftop bar) in SOMA and Blowfish (sushi and techno art) in Potrero.
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GayleR
Reged: 11/18/02
Posts: 1200
Loc: Toronto, Canada
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Quote:
The other one I just remembered is a hidden little gem but a very nice restaurant is "Hawthorn Lane". Hours can be erratic (oh the temperament of a talented chef!) but the food can be extremely good. Just opposite Montgomery and Howard intersection. Hard to find but good
We ate there some years ago and enjoyed it. Alas, it is no longer. It has been "re-invented".
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2007/04/15/CMGRJN7UE01.DTL&hw=hawthorne+lane&sn=001&sc=1000
Thanks for all the great suggestions...still no szechuan chinese though?
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SELES
Reged: 03/15/03
Posts: 1826
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"""I "live" in SFO three days a week. Good lunch spots - Slanted Door (Vietnamese) at the Ferry Building, Town Hall on Howard, Salt House on Mission all spring to mind. If you like a low key spot try Fino's on Post Street (Italian with a flair and a reasonable wine selection). In SFO you are pretty much spoiled for choice! For a fun night out try Top of The Mark (Mark Hopkins Hotel) for martinis and old time dancing. Draws a mixed crowd these days but is a lot of fun. If you like Chinese take a wander through Chinatown and eat like the locals - basic but good."""
CANNOT believe this...I COULD NOT have suggested/written a better idea for SF!
The aforementioned suggestions are incredibly local and accurate...very wonderful suggestions!
Ric -3
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fins85258
Reged: 05/02/05
Posts: 1084
Loc: Scottsdale, Az
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Prior to, or after diner, head 1 block west and 1 block south to the bottom of Hyde St across from the cable car turn around at Aquatic Park and hit Cafe Buena Vista for the best Irish Coffee in the U.S.
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