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Engagement dinner in SF - where?
We're planning on having an engagement party in San Francisco in October, about 40-45 close friends. We are leaning more towards buffet or heavy apps to keep down the costs. Priorities:
1) Fun area (i.e. we want to walk around to fun bars afterwards)
2) Good food. No particular hankering for a specific kind
2) Would like to try to avoid the Marina, if possible
3) Outdoor area - the city is so gorgeous in October, we'd like to take advantage with a patio/outdoor seating
4) If possible (probably difficult) BYOB to keep down costs
A private area is not as important, but might be necessary because of the size and the idea of heavy apps/buffet.
Your help is welcomed!
My first time to SF - my Food itinerary, what do you think?
My boyfriend and I are celebrating our Anniversary in SF for a long weekend in March. I'm a big planner (for better or worse)...around FOOD, that is! SF-natives/locals, what do you think? Suggestions are welcome!
Day 1: Lunch at Scoma's in Fisherman's Wharf; Dinner at Zazuela's for tapas on Hyde St. Any recommendations on good places to get after dinner drinks on Hyde?
Day 2: Lunch at Sushi Ran in Sausalito; Dinner at Chez Panisse in Berkeley. Any recommendations on good little snack/coffee shops to go in between in either Sausalito or Berkeley?
Day 3: Breakfast at the Ferry Plaza Farmer's Market; Lunch in Palo Alto-- any good recommendations? Dinner at Aziza in San Francisco.
Day 4: Breakfast at You's Dim Sum in Chinatown; any good recommendations on good and quick lunch near Golden Gate Park?
NY hound looking for new tips for second trip to Chicago
Forgot about other Hyde Park cheap and authentic bbq eats: Harold's Chicken Shack (think bullet proof glass, greasy but orgasmic chicken). Along those lines, Kenny's Ribs or Ribs and Bibs (although Kenny's is arguably better).
NY hound looking for new tips for second trip to Chicago
Hi, I was born, raised and still live *in the city of Chicago (never in the burbs), and I can give you some good recommendations for cheap and authentic eats:
Maxwell Polish: The original Maxwell St. hot dog stand (near UIC/Pilsen area) has since been closed (gentrification at its best), but there is a good substitute still in the same area - Jim's Original and Express Grill are located just off I-90/94 (Dan Ryan Expressway) at the Roosevelt Rd. exit on Union Ave. Jim's Original is located near the intersection of Roosevelt and Union and it is open 24 hours a day. And they also have killer pork chop sandwiches. Needless to say, cheap eats. Best food after a long night out. Seriously gives Weiner Circle a run for their money. This is where real Chicagoans get their dogs.
Chicago Deep Dish: you can't really go wrong with Giordano's. Another good option is: O'fame in Lincoln Park, or My Pie (also in Lincoln Park)
Authentic Thai food: near the Argyle area, in Uptown you can find Siam Rice on Broadway. This is REAL Thai food. My sister in law's family is straight from Thailand, and this is where they go to eat. Cheap, REAL Thai food. ALSO...try Aroy Thai in Lincoln Square. One of the original cooks from Siam Rice opened this restaurant. Just as good, just as cheap.
Hyde Park: I went to college in Hyde Park, and there are some GREAT hidden gems there. My favorite bakery (comparable to those in Paris) is Bon Jour Cafe on 55th. Go there for a great breakfast roll, AMAZING cake/pastries, or a very good and light lunch. Not expensive here either.
Ann Sather's: Has since become a chain in Chicago, but can't beat the original one near Belmont and Clark and get their amazing, warm cinnamon buns on a cold winter day. Belmont stop off the Red/Brown lines.
Las Tablas: If you like meat, try Las Tablas-- Columbian cuisine in Lakeview. Perfectly marinated and grilled meat, served on a chopping block with fried plantains. Not as expensive as the other steakhouses in Chicago, but just as good, if not better.
Irazu: One of the only Costa Rican restaurants in Chicago. GOOD food, good prices, casual dining in Bucktown/Wicker Park area.
Just some initial thoughts...so much to eat in Chicago! I'm glad you're coming to appreciate it!
