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Classed-Up Urban Soul Food
With the latest blast of urban renewal in the Western Addition, homeowners' (and developers') hopes are high for the proliferation of fancy shops, sleek restaurants, and at least one less Shabu Shabu joint in the freshly renamed Fillmore Jazz Preservation District. On the other hand, some people simply want juicy ribs, flaky biscuits and a classy bar with stiff drinks. More
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Foodie Haven at Neighborhood Haunt
I'm not sure which is more memorable from my visit to 1550 Hyde, the glass of Aglianico I was given to sample, or the sweetbreads with fava beans. Ultimately it's this conflict that made the whole dinner an extremely pleasurable experience, the menu and the wine list are treated as equal players in the meal. More
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Where Anything (and Everyone) Goes
1751 Social Club, located in the Fulton Street building formerly occupied by the Creole restaurant and hip-hop club Storyville, was a mystery to us. Considering the slew of "Best of CitySearch" awards that were claimed in 2004 by the tiny, seemingly obscure spot in a quiet, residential neighborhood, we couldn’t help but wonder what all the fuss was about. With just the right amount of kitsch, a menu full of nicely-priced comfort food, and a happening club scene to boot, the mystery quickly dissolved. 1751 is aptly named; it’s a social gathering space with vibrant personality, giving it true mass appeal. More
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Fancied-up Pub Food Set to Music
The last time I visited 1751 Social Club, I surmised that I wouldn't go out of my way to come back. It was good fare, but the overall experience didn't blow me away, nor did it blow me back in. Former reviewers had been similarly nonplussed by trips to 1751 Social Club, reinforcing the idea that the space that once housed the ill-fated Creole/jazz/hip-hop supper club, Storyville, was somehow cursed. More
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Castro Comfort Food
Most new California cuisine consists of updated comfort food; sumptuous, familiar, generous and rarely all that challenging. It’s the food equivalent of a big, warm hug from an aunt in sensible shoes and strong perfume. Open since 1995 and operating under the guidance of executive Chef Melinda Randolph, 2223 stands out from a sea of mediocre Castro eateries with its spot-on left coast menu. With the autumn leaves swirling and Halloween in the Castro looming, this neighborhood bistro is ripe for a visit. More
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As seafood goes, you get what you pay for... or so we thought. 500 Jackson, the new kid on the Historic District block (which once housed the Cypress Club), proved this old adage false with the highs and lows of their conservatively-priced, contemporary American seafood. More
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Under the Radar
Whether you’re looking for a bustling date spot, a place to impress your visiting family, or a quick bite at the bar, 54 Mint is where you’ll want to go. More
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All About the Wagyu
I am a carnivore. Give me a good, juicy steak a tad on the bloody side and I am in heaven. So newcomer 5A5 Steak Lounge, specializing in high-fat, high-quality A5 Japanese wagyu beef (the highest classification) was right up my alley. The grade of meat on offer is determined by the sublime combination of texture, color, fat quality, and marbling -- and, of course, the remarkable flavor that results. More
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Right Next Door
The French words ‘à côté’ denote, ‘right next to, being nearest, and on the sideline.’ We tend to want to be ‘à côté ‘to the star players, the movers and groovers in life, and, in this case, the night life. Well, there is a cuisine scene with stage presence on College Ave in Rockridge called À Côté , being a mere door away from its sister restaurant and namesake inspiration -- Le Citron. It’s a hip haven offering Spanish/French styled tapas and ample dishes hinging on a multi-Mediterranean theme More
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Two trademarks of this distinctively charismatic restaurant trio are the warm décor and the expert service. The wait staff anticipates your every need: when you sip from your drink, your glass is immediately refilled; finished plates are quickly swept away; and the recommendations are spot on. More
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