San Francisco: Need to eat TONIGHT

[jsmeeker]

In town for MacWorld with some friends. Keynote day is always a "weird" one as we are always pretty beat, and not too sure of who all is available to go eat, who is up for dinner, etc.

Looks like we have 4 or 5 people. I'm in Union Square, another guy in SOMA (at the W). Two people at the Warf.

Last year, I wend t to Tadich Grill and enjoyed it. Thinking of going back there. Recommend some other places. Maybe an Italian place in North Beach? A not too pricey place in Union Square?

NON-CHAIN, please. We all enjoyed our lunches at the new Westside Pavillion mall after the keynote. That was a winner, IMHO.

Edit: Probably looking to do this around 8:00ish

Edited January 10, 2007 by jsmeeker (log)

[Carlsbad]

What about Piperade (if you can get in)?

[jsmeeker]

What about Piperade (if you can get in)?

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hmmmm Looks like something I would like, but it's probably a bit "fancy" for tonight, plus my friends aren't "eGullet types". I need food that's pretty "simple" But still tasty, and ideally, something that says "San Francisco"

I gotta TRY to convert them. (dragging them down to the Ferry Building was a failure, but to be fair, it's a bit of a hike from Moscone and we DID want to get back to the convention floor fairly quickly)

[Carlsbad]

It's pretty simple food actually. But interesting. I would take anybody there. Take a cab.

Edited January 10, 2007 by Carlsbad (log)

[annachan]

Panta Rei in North Beach. Nothing fancy. Just solid Italian in a lively atmosphere.

[jsmeeker]

It's pretty simple food actually.  But interesting.  I would take anybody there.  Take a cab.

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OK... Good to know...

I'll suggest it. Would I need an advance reservation? I'd hate to book one, then have the other people veto, or just suggest it, go, and strike out? I get the impression that it's popular by your "if you can get in" comment.

[Carolyn Tillie]

Walking distance from Moscone is Thirsty Bear, a great "brew-pub" with Spanish-style tapas. Low-key, great beer, a few pool tables upstairs (a plus for us), and good food.

[Carolyn Tillie]

It's pretty simple food actually.  But interesting.  I would take anybody there.  Take a cab.

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OK... Good to know...

I'll suggest it. Would I need an advance reservation? I'd hate to book one, then have the other people veto, or just suggest it, go, and strike out? I get the impression that it's popular by your "if you can get in" comment.

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DEFINITELY need reservations, especially with one of the largest conventions in town (that you are attending). Also, for the rest of the week, HERE is a good list of "Dine About Town" options; 3 courses for $31.95 for dinner. Some GREAT bargains!

[jsmeeker]

thanks, Carolyn.. Knew about the restaurant week thing.. Too bad most of the people I am with aren't big food people. The Thirsty Bear sounds good.

Looks like Piperade is gonna be out for this dinner.. But maybe another night? Looks good.

Thanks again

[jsmeeker]

looks like tonight is a bust. No one wants to go out. One other guy is meeting up with the people at the Warf, at thier hotel. I just agreed to meet up down there,

Hang with friends or dine alone? Grrr.... The decisions that I have to make.

[Swicks]

I love Town Hall and Salthouse (same owners). Really delicious upscale Amercian, two great spots, lively and happening. I would suspect you need reservations.

i believe their website is www.townhallsf.com