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Gary Danko, Boulevard, Masa's


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#1 jeffperez62

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Posted 07 January 2003 - 03:41 PM

After Napa I'm in SF for a few days....where should I go? How about some mid-priced bistro places also.
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#2 Stone

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Posted 07 January 2003 - 04:08 PM

I don't think you'll be impressed by Boulevard. Danko is supposed to be excellent, one of the top 5 in town. Although I don't know anyone who's been to Masa, I've heard it's very good.

#3 Varmint

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Posted 07 January 2003 - 04:19 PM

Check out Zeb A's description of the meals he and his wife ate in the Bay area:

http://forums.egulle...ST&f=27&t=12094
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#4 Beachfan

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Posted 07 January 2003 - 06:19 PM

I don't think you'll be impressed by Boulevard.

I think Boulevard is great!! I've been there 4 times and loved it each time.

PS I think DStone001 and I go through this every time Boulevard comes up.

PPS . If you peruse the rest of the California board, you'll see this same question asked with tons of recemmendations.

Edited by Beachfan, 07 January 2003 - 06:25 PM.

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#5 cabrales

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Posted 07 January 2003 - 06:24 PM

Does Serrano (Picasso at Bellagio, LV) have no ties any more to Masa?

#6 KarenS

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Posted 07 January 2003 - 06:27 PM

Delphina is very good. Home is good. Fifth Floor, Masas, Fleur de Lys are great. Scala's Bistro is very good.

#7 southern girl

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Posted 07 January 2003 - 06:35 PM

Cabrales...Julian has no connection to Masa's any longer.

#8 KarenS

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Posted 07 January 2003 - 06:37 PM

The Chef at Masas is Ron Siegal (he is the guy who was the first American to win the Iron Chef). Julian Serrano has no connection to Masas anymore

#9 lizziee

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Posted 07 January 2003 - 07:31 PM

I would pick Fleur de Lys over Danko and even Masa's, although we had a wonderful meal at Masa's.

I'm repeating myself but I think Zuni is a fun, mid-priced place, especially for Sunday lunch.

For a typical SF experience sit at the counter at Swan Oyster Depot.