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Absinthe Brasserie & Bar
Feb 21, 2008
great food and drinks
first the drinks: i had an “old havana” and a “dunlop”. both were rum drinks but very different. the old havana was slightly sweet and very smooth. the dunlop was much stronger and felt like something i’d want to drink next to a fireplace. both drinks were expertly mixed and well balanced. i also tried my friend’s “21 hayes”, which was a great gin drink despite the fact that i hate gin.
the food: portions are decently sized but by no means large. we sampled all of the oysters first, which were not that impressive. but my main dish and side were great. we also had a chocolate bread pudding and a soft cow’s cheese for dessert. the bread pudding was soft and yummy.
the place itself is great for food or drinks. we sat near the bar area, which gets pretty loud.
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Stinging nettle flatbread, house-made green garlic ricotta, toasted hazelnuts
kinda like a pizza without sauce. great mix of tastes and textures: slightly sweet bread, salty cheese, crunchy hazelnuts, tart greens.
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Roasted mixed beets, toasted hazelnuts, orange oil, peppercress, Sicilian sea salt
this one’s not too complicated but the beets are perfectly soft and roasted and seasoned well.
- I came here for
- fun with friends
- My meal cost
- more than $50
- I tipped
- more than 18%
The French Laundry
Feb 21, 2008
worth every penny
as pretty much everyone else says, if you’re a foodie you have to go to french laundry at least once. the food is amazing and the service is impeccable. just be prepared to spend a fortune.
- I came here for
- fun with friends
- My meal cost
- more than $50
- I tipped
- more than 18%
The Monk's Kettle
Feb 21, 2008
new entrant for best beer in the city
we came here just for drinks, so i don’t know how the food is. the beer menu however is quite impressive. broken up by style of beer, it includes a large selection of belgian, german, and american bottled beers, along with beers from elsewhere (british, new zealand, canadian, etc.). they also have over 20 great beers on tap.
the place itself is not very big and gets cold from the constantly open door. but the tables are comfy if you can snag one and the service is good.
- I came here for
- fun with friends
- My meal cost
- no comment
- I tipped
- no comment
Firefly Bistro
Jul 9, 2007
cute outdoor california cuisine
pseudo outdoor restaurant (you’re outside but under a huge tent/tarp). we went for brunch and the food was pretty good. there was also a guy playing live blues.
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Green Goddess Omelet
good portion size (not too big like most omelets) and very tasty. my only complaint was that they used canned artichokes instead of fresh ones.
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Fresh Baked Banana-Walnut Bread
the bread was straight out of the oven and still warm. very good.
- I came here for
- fun with friends
- My meal cost
- between $10 and $25
- I tipped
- between 15% to 18%
Pluto's
Feb 8, 2007
fresh made-to-order salads
pluto’s basically does two things: made-to-order salads and made-to-order sandwiches. everything is fresh and the service is quick. there’s a good variety of ingredients, though i could see myself getting tired of the same things if i came here often.
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Build your own Salad
you choose one of 3 leafy greens plus 7 (yep, 7!) ingredients. my spinach salad was quite good and the balsamic vinaigrette dressing was delicious.
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Saturn's garlic potato rings
the garlic potato rings are awesome. think curly fries smothered in fresh minced garlic.
- I came here for
- a meal on the go
- My meal cost
- less than $10
- I tipped
- no comment
Mamoun's Falafel
Oct 31, 2006
late night falafel
Mamoun’s is great for 2 reasons: it’s cheap and it’s open till 5 am, which makes it perfect for a late-night, post-drinking snack. Of course, it doesn’t hurt that the food is actually good. The pita sandwiches and plates are made the way you’d expect from any Middle Eastern fast food place (pita, some salad, tahini, etc.).
The restaurant is tiny with a narrow counter running along one wall and 3 tables along the other. There’s also usually a long line of people that completely fills up the place and snakes out the door. So you’ll find most people ordering to go or eating on the many stoops in the surrounding area.
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Falafel
I almost always got the falafel sandwich at Mamoun’s. Every restauarant seems to make falafel slightly different. Mamoun’s is moist and firm, not too crunchy.
- I came here for
- a meal on the go
- My meal cost
- less than $10
- I tipped
- no comment
Zachary's Chicago Pizza
Oct 31, 2006
as good as promised
This place totally lives up to the hype. I’ve never had Chicago-style pizza, so I can’t compare on that front, but Zachary’s stuffed pizza is really good and extremely filling. We got a small for 2 people and were only able to finish half of the pizza!
It does get very busy, but you can order your pizza while you wait for a table. That way your food is ready soon after you sit down. Along with the signature stuffed pizzas, they also have thin pizzas, a few salads, beer (on tap and bottled), and wine.
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Spinach Salad
Straight-forward spinach with tomatoes, onions, and a few other things. It was nice and fresh and had a good dressing.
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Custom Stuffed Pizza - Small
We got a stuffed pizza with artichokes, cherry tomatoes, and pesto. It tasted great and I liked the crunchy crust (which you can’t usually get on a thin pizza).
- I came here for
- fun with friends
- My meal cost
- between $10 and $25
- I tipped
- between 15% to 18%
Bongo Burger
Oct 31, 2006
really great chicken
Since I don’t eat burgers, I can’t speak to Bongo Burger’s main meal (though reviews from friends are mixed). However, their chicken wraps are great! I pretty much lived on Bongo Burger chicken for my last two years at Berkeley.
- I came here for
- a meal on the go
- My meal cost
- less than $10
- I tipped
- no comment
Gelato Classico Italian Ice Cream
Oct 24, 2006
the only gelato around, but not that great
This is the only ice cream place selling gelato that I’ve found on the Peninsula so far. It’s decent, but doesn’t even come close to real gelato.
- I came here for
- fun with friends
- My meal cost
- less than $10
- I tipped
- less than 15%
Tres Potrillos Taqueria
Oct 4, 2006
Typical taqueria with great food
Tres Potrillos is another non-descript stripmall taqueria. It is quite spacious and has lots of tables to sit at. Despite its meager looks though, the food is fresh and tasty. Between some chicken tacos, carnitas, beef burritos, and flautas, everyone was very happy with their meals. The tacos especially deserve mention. There’s also unlimited chips & salsa with every order.
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Pollo Asado Taco Plate
The chicken had good texture (not tough and not too soggy) with a very tasty marinade. The tacos were done just right. Rice and beans were quite average though.
Favorites
- Atlas Cafe
- Absinthe Brasserie & Bar
- The French Laundry
- The Monk's Kettle
- Sanraku Japanese Restaurant


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