Mangarosa in North Beach – Italian Cuisine with a Brazilian Twist

17Mar10

I rarely dine out in North Bearch because of the many over-priced restaurants and valet parking, but for Mangarosa Restaurant & Bar I will make an exception.  Mangarosa, translated in Portuguese as “pink mango,” is a mango prominent in Northeast Brazil, considered to be the cream of the crop.  In that spirit, the owners of […]

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Tags: brazilian, brazilian steak rechaud, bread pudding, caipirinha, happy hour, italian, mangarosa, north beach, samba

Hoodscope’s Guide to Enjoying Sangria In San Francisco

03Mar10

Spanish for “bloody,” sangria is a bloody libation best shared around the table with friends and family by the pitcher, usually with tapas. Originally from Spain, sangria is a wine punch that quickly grew in popularity throughout Europe and was first introduced to the United States at the 1964 World’s Fair in New York. Ever […]

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Tags: aly, andalu, b bar, b star bar, burma superstar, cha cha cha, esperpento, happy hour, limon, limon rotisserie, picaro, sangria, tapas

Happy hour tacos and drinks at Pancho Villa Taqueria in the Mission

27Jul09

Right across the street from Taqueria Los Coyotes is another favorite cheap eats destination, Pancho Villa Taqueria. A fairly good taqueria in its own right, the true value of this place shines during it’s happy hour from 3-5pm on Monday-Friday. The tacos come with your choice of meet topped with onions, cilantro, and salsa. They […]

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Tags: cheap eats, happy hour, mission, pancho villa, pancho villa taqueria, sf examiner, taco tuesday

The Ultimate SoMa Happy Hour Gameplan

05May09

Happy Hour is that magical time of day when alcohol is discounted and everyone is glad to be off work. Grab a few friends, hit up a few bars, and end the day with a bang. Better yet, let Happy Hour start your evening off right. Here is my guide to having a great Happy […]

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Tags: after work, b bar, beer, cheap drinks, cocktails, DaDa, dada gallery, drink specials, field trip, gameplan, happy hour, house cocktails, john colins, roe, san francisco happy hour, SOMA, soma happy hour, tara, zebulon

The Definitive Guide to Enjoying Oysters on the Cheap in San Francisco

30Apr09

San Francisco is the nerve center for seafood on the West Coast. Say what you will about Seattle or Southern California (lol) but no other hub is on the same level as The City by the Bay when it comes to fresh seafood and flippin’ it every which way, which is why we are at […]

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Tags: $1 oysters, b bar, bacar, cafe maritime, cheap oysters, circolo, district, dollar oysters, el rio, happy hour, hog island, oysters, sotto mare, waterbar

Naked Earth Wine Happy Hour at Zebulon in SoMa

30Mar09

This Wednesday at 5:00pm, Naked Earth is offering free appetizers and a complimentary tasting of their Rouge and Blanc wines at Zebulon in SoMa. Naked Earth wines are made from organically grown grapes in the South of France (SoFra?) and imported into San Francisco by Cannon Wines Limited. The first 5 people to purchase a […]

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Tags: happy hour, naked earth, organic, SOMA, wine, zebulon

SF Vegan Drinks in Hayes Valley

25Mar09

Every last Thursday of the month from 6:00-8:00pm, Martuni’s lounge in Hayes Valley/SOMA hosts SF Vegan Drinks, a happy hour for local vegans to meet and mingle while sipping on Vegan friendly drinks. The event is hosted by VegNews Magazine, and is open to long time vegans and those new to the lifestyle. Now, if […]

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Tags: drink, drinks, happy hour, Hayes Valley, networking, vegan, vegetarian

John Colins Bar in SOMA

06Mar09

John Colins is one of my favorite bars in the crowded SOMA area around 2nd and Mission. Though there are many places to have a drink around here, such as DaDa, John Colins manages to keep me coming back with their laid back vibe, good music, happy hour, and tasty cocktails. Nestled in an unassuming […]

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Tags: baron davis, boom dizzle, dark and stormy, happy hour, john colins, rum, SOMA, tequila

B Restaurant & Bar in SOMA

14Feb09

We don’t get very many sunny days in The City, but when we do I try and make it to B Restaurant & Bar in SOMA. What makes this ideal for sunny weather is its rooftop location, outdoor seating, all glass walls, surrounding waterfalls, and beautiful views of the downtown skyline. Situated right above Yerba […]

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Tags: b bar, bar, happy hour, martini, oysters, restaurant, sangria

DaDa Bar and Art Gallery in SOMA

13Feb09

Dada is a small bar that pulls double duty as an art gallery on the border of the FiDi and SOMA, on 2nd Street between Market and Mission. It’s very inconspicuous from the street, but inside is a hidden gem amongst all the yuppie hotspots in the area. I stumbled in here one day after […]

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Tags: Bars, DaDa, FiDi, Financial District, happy hour, SOMA