The Happiest Hour: Blackbird

2/9/2010 2:00:00 AM

2/9/2010 - Dear Blackbird, I must start by saying I love you. Over time you have become by far, my favorite bar in the city. Anytime I need to escape a hard day, rough work night or if I'm craving a delicious libation...there really is no other option for me. You have everything anyone could want in a drinking establishment, a pool table, photobooth, elegant bar, rotating artwork and chill ambience. Thank you bartenders, for always being genuinely sweet and friendly, not to mention hot! And thank you for your expertly crafted cocktails, including a delectably spicy Bloody Mary made with chipotle vodka, a refreshing Red Wine Crush which marries OJ, cabernet, and brandy, and of course all your other enticing concoctions. You are the hip place to be these days, packing quite a crowd on the weekends. And while it's always fun to mingle, I love being in your company on the weeknights, where's it somewhat more mellow and I can have a bit more intimacy with my cohorts. Speaking of company, the weekend is upon us and I think it's happy hour right now, which means it's time for a visit.

Address: 2124 Market St, San Francisco, CA
Phone: (415) 503-0630
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OK Burrito Corral: Pollo

2/5/2010 2:00:00 AM

2/5/2010 - I could probably recommend a lot of downtown Berkeley restaurants over Pollo. In fact, I wouldn't have bothered checking it out had a friend not suggested it. Even she admitted it wasn't the most appealing joint in the area, but the food wasn't too greasy and most importantly, it was cheap. There are a wide variety of choices available, from breakfast plates to gyros and burritos. I ordered a salmon burrito, a new item on the menu, which came with a pretty decent homemade salsa. The burrito itself wasn't bad, and quite substantial. I've certainly had better, but it was still pretty tasty considering it didn't come from the Mission. I wouldn't say that Pollo is my go-to place, but if I wasn't craving anything in particular and just want a decent, inexpensive meal, I'd definitely consider it again.

Address: 100 Berkeley Way, San Francisco, CA
Phone: 510-486-8027
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The Happiest Hour: Blackbird

OK Burrito Corral: Pollo