Category Archive: cocktalian

SF: Shaker Face Tour- Fifth Floor, Jasper’s Corner Tap, Zero Zero, 15 Romolo

Before dinner at Benu, we had a drink at Fifth Floor inside the Hotel Palomar. I had a good time chatting with bartender Alex “Prison Break” about his views on the SF cocktail… Continue reading

SF: Wilson & Wilson Private Detective Agency

After checking out Jasper’s Corner Tap, we headed to the new Wilson bar at Bourbon and Branch. Called Wilson and Wilson Private Detective Agency, the speakeasy within a speakeasy had a slinky private… Continue reading

SF: In Search of Cioppino, Tadich Grill

Last year, I was all about getting good dim sum in SF. This year, I wanted a big bowl of ciopinno– a very San Francisco dish. I have always maintained my last meal… Continue reading

SF: Return to Frances

  Ever since I went to Frances a year ago, I’ve been dying to go back. I tried to go in January but couldn’t secure reservations (this was 3 weeks out– and the… Continue reading

SF: Churchill & Rye Bars

Following dinner at Frances, we headed to newly-opened Churchill. Formerly a gay bar, Churchill seems to be a mix of the previous clientele and local hipsters. My friends said they didn’t have a… Continue reading

SF: The Buena Vista

  Day #2 in SF brought me bright and early (okay, so it was 11 a.m.) to the Buena Vista.They are known for their Irish Coffee. I have always maintained a love for… Continue reading

SF: Incanto

Although I find it difficult to keep up with all the restaurants in LA much less in other other cities, I’ve had my heart set on eating at Incanto in San Francisco for… Continue reading

SF: Happy Hour at NOPA

Let’s recap my day #1 in SF so far, following the plane ride, Carina and I immediately went to La Taqueria for tacos then had a cookie (each) at Anthony’s Cookies. Naturally this… Continue reading

WeHo: Taco Tuesdays at the Abbey

  Recently, the Abbey‘s menu was updated by Chef David Emaleh (Cleo, XIV, Tres, Katsuya). On Tuesdays, tacos are only $1.50 (normally $3) and they also have $10 beer buckets and $32 pitchers… Continue reading

Beverly Hills: Industry After Hours at Chaya Brasserie

Chef Haru Kishi started Industry After Hours, a new series at Chaya Brasserie. Scheduled for the first Monday of the month, from 10 p.m. to 1 p.m., the fete this month featured free… Continue reading