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Sated on Small Plates Andalu has been serving "small plates" on the corner of 16th and Guerrero since 2001. If you came here when it opened, come back. The press of trend-following diners has retreated, freeing Andalu from long waits. Although, the crowd now has a mainstream feel, the restaurant feels extricated -- free to be exactly what it should be: a versatile neighborhood spot. |
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Brunch, Tapas, and $3 Bloody Marys I have a friend who refuses to make brunch plans. His staunch aversion to brunch is annoying, but he's right: long lines, noisy crowds and the interminable wait for a plate of prettied-up eggs will ruin a weekend day. But, what to do when Eggs Benedict calls, friends are in town and, well, you just have to go and get brunch somewhere? Especially in the Mission, it's hard to find serenity and a Bloody Mary that's less than 8 bucks. Enter Ramblas - that little tapas place on Valencia between 16th and 17th. |
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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. |
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Bountiful Basque Hugging the corner on an unassuming street in SOMA, Fringale serves refined Basque fare with little fanfare. Made a foodie haven during the dot-com era by local star Chef Gerald Hirigoyen (Piperade, Bocadillos), the small bistro is now helmed by Parisian-trained Chef Thierry Clement (Le Charm, Elizabeth Daniel, Frisson). Understated delights appeal to the senses, from the silent swing of the front door to the satisfying heft of the knife and the bone-deep contentment at the end of a memorable meal. |
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