Smruti "total bakwaas!" S.'s Profile

I've been here twice and plan on coming back again and again.  Why? Well, for one thing, the wait staff of both sexes are quite easy on the eyes.  So while I'm scarfing , uh I mean daintily eating veggie dishes like Pad Tofu and the Snow pea shoots & shitake mushrooms, I'm also getting a visual treat.  Dinner date, what dinner date?? just teasing, my date was pretty cute too:)

Stumbled on this place while trying to find AC/shade during  a 94 degree Sunday afternoon.   After digging through the racks I found a really cute summery black dress that could double as a cocktail outfit as well as a reversible transformable wrap skirt that turns into a one strap dress.   Given time, I am sure I can figure out at least 4 more ways of wearing it.  The clothes and accessories in this store are similar to what you would probably find in some stores on Haight Street, but not as pricey.

as  a self confessed sweet-a-holic, this concept is heaven sent. I'd been getting taunted by friends who had been to  Chikalicious for far too long- now it's my turn to boast of SF's dessert bar!

Went there with a group of yelpers (who beat me to reviews!) and settled in for a 4 course dessert fest. On the suggestion of the waitress, we ordered 4 dessert 'menus' and were able to get enough tastes of each dessert.  

Highlights:

-One of the owners actually remembered my name from my calling for a reservation and came over to chat and ask us our thoughts.

-The ubiquitousness of blood orange, first in a baked alaska, then in a signature cocktail.

-Milk chocolate parfait with matzoh toffee and smoked salt. YUM YUM OMG YUM

- Quite possibly, the best nighcap of warm malted milk to end the meal that I ever had.  It was like a box of delicious creamy Whoppers candy melted into a glass of milk.

Needs Improvement

-As mentioned by other yelpers, the lighting is too bright.  If this is meant to be a lounge and evoke a mood, then please adjust the lighting accordingly.

-Warm drinks- none to be had and it was a chilly night. The waitress offered my friend a cup of hot water, but didn't have anything to add, not even a lemon slice. They're bringing Blue Bottle coffee soon, but even tea would have been nice to have.

I know Candybar has not been open very long, so I hope the owners work out some of the kinks soon . n general, I think it is a great addition to the NOPA neighborhood.

Good selection of pastries and cookies and sandwiches.  I ordered the red velvet cupcake but wasn't too impressed.  I'll have to come back to check out the pizza and other yelper-recommended items.

Cucumber rolls, avocado rolls and inari do not a veggie sushi menu make. Minako has pages and pages of veggie and vegan options that already have me planning on coming back to make my way through the menu piece by piece.   The veggie eel rolls  were definitely a highlight.   Quirky music, a waitress with decided opinions on what you should order (which turned out tobe helpful in terms of deciding portion sizes), and a dictate to please close your menu when you're ready to order rounds out this lil mom and daughter joint.

I'd bookmarked Fleet Feet ages ago but never went due to sheer laziness. But I finally headed it over to Chestnut Street today with old shoes in a bag. Chris was great.  He looked at my sad sorry shoes that I've been using and pulled out a bunch he thought I might like. He also measured my feet, watched me jog, and helped me pick out a brand new pair of shoes.  He even showed me how to tie the laces so they fit nice and snug.  I haven't had someone tie my shoelaces in years.  Oh and they will keep your shoe selections and other shoes that you liked but didn't buy on file, so even if you lose your shoes or lose your memory, it'll be available to you when you come in the next time.

Sunday 4pm. My friend and I are wandering around the IS (Inner Sunset) looking for a strong drink. She suggests Eldo's now known as Wunder Brewing Company.   We belly up to the bar and order two mojitos. That's right--we order fruity girly drinks in the brew pub along with some sweet potato fries.  a great combination, by the way.

surprise surprise, those mojitos were pretty damn good! even better than some $10 cocktails I've had at ritzier bars! who would have guessed........

I'm so glad a place like this exists NoCl.  (North of Clement Street). Don't get me wrong--Clement Street is one of my favorite street and I have many fave restaurants there, but playing parking roulette gets old, especially on the weekdays. Namu is very veggie-friendly. High marks go to the shitake dumplings in the dashi broth. yum yum yum.   Second place goes to the huuuuuge portobello mushroom cooked with garlic snd served in a  kurosu reduction. (See a trend?).   There were other interesting veggie dishes to try but I contented myself with some delicious sake.  Props have to go to my waitress who suggested two excellent sakes which I plan on buying and drinking at home: Kura No Hana Daiginjo which was a light sake suitable for beginning the meal and the heavier chikurin fukamari which went wonderfully with the portobello.  I'll definitely be back!

this place is so sweet I'm getting cavities just thinking about it.   On my quest for the perfect cupcake, my friend and I came here with serious sugar cravings.   The sweet aroma  of icing and cake hits you at the door and entices you in. Go on, I dare you not to fall in love with the cutesy twee birthday crown with glitter (yes, I tried it on, so what?) and the cupcake lifestyle accessories winking at you as you try ever so hard to choose just one cupcake from the revolving menu. I recommend the red velvet--but I will have to come back to do due diligence to the Monday-Friday offerings of old yellower and opposites attract (peanut butter and chocolate).

WORST CUSTOMER SERVICE EVER.  I expect customers service to provide--oh, I don't know....SERVICE?!   Instead I get the snark: I'm not the technician, m'am (no you are only asst mgr!) so I can't tell you what's wrong with your phone. When I asked him  to check if the batteries were low, I had to ask THREE times before he would do it. And to top it off, I heard an employee tell a customer that if he bought insurance for the account he would be prepared next time his phone imploded.   um, hard sell, anyone?