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Thursday, July 17, 2008
Hello, Lenin!
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Walzwerk
The Cold War may be over, but it lives on at Walzwerk, where diners eat in the shadow of Communist East Germany. With industrial-looking tables, gray walls covered with Communist propaganda posters, and a German-speaking staff, you'll soon be immersed (more or less) in life behind the Iron Curtain. The traditional East German menu features lots of meat and potatoes, as well as some vegetarian options, and includes a selection of German beers, wines, and soft drinks. One major difference here is the customer service. Whereas it would have been nonexistent in the Eastern Bloc, it's very attentive at Walzwerk. Even if the idea of spending time in a Communist country gives you the shivers, the experience at Walzwerk is actually quite delightful.
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Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Summer of Sale
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NFT Shop
The 2008 books are going fast. To make them go even faster, we're having the mother of all summer sales. For $8-12 you can get any of the fabulous NFTs. SF is going for the low low price of only $10. Yup, ten lowsy bucks. Get the New York Trifecta (Brooklyn, Queens, New York) for only $18. But act fast on this one, because we're down to the very last batch of Brooklyns. Or how about an entire set of books for $65? That's 11 beautiful black tomes covering nine great cities. We could go on and on, but why don't you just cruise to the shop and check it out for yourself.
Start Shopping!
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Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Not Too Shabby
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Puerto Alegre Restaurant
It's tough to stand out in a neighborhood with such an abundance of cheap, outstanding Mexican food in combination with a multitude of places to find cheap, stiff and abundant cocktails. But Puerto Alegre on Valencia in the heart of the Mission features a combination of both, thus P.A.'s recent cult status and the line outside the door most nights. What awaits those inside who don't mind the wait (for those who actually remember some of my previous rants, I refuse to wait in line for anything, so I'm typically, conveniently late to happy hour) are jugs of cheap, stiff and delicious margaritas, and bare-bones, greasy, and often perfect Mexican food--again without busting your wallet. Viva la Mission!
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Monday, July 14, 2008
Mystery!
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Ben n' Nicks
No one really knows who Ben and Nick actually are. Or if there ever was a Ben or a Nick, and if so, how they met and why they decided to open a pub. But aside from such philosophical questions, whatever powers that be behind this unassuming establishment on College Avenue are certainly on to something (as they are with sister-pub Cato's of Piedmont). Along with the rare full-bar and pub food menu combination, the place has an exclusively neighborhood feel. The food is decent and cheap and well-portioned, with a specials menu changing almost daily that really goes above and beyond standard pub fare. And the bartenders and servers are a really amicable bunch, who--coincidentally--are also the DJ's with a strictly ipod-only format for tunes. This means that the staff has the power to largely control the mood of the place, and lucky for us, it's typically a good one.
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Thursday, July 10, 2008
Cold as Indian Ice
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Viks Chaat Corner
It's one of those days when you feel like having Indian food. In this heat, though, you know it isn't the day for curry, yet you want more than just samosas and pakoras. But wait--before giving in and settling for a salad or sandwich instead, this is the time to try those cold Indian dishes. Vik's Chaat Corner has a daily menu of specialties with the kick that Indian cuisine is known for, without the heat. There are the puris, dahi pakori, and papdi, topped with yogurt, chutney, and spices. Afterwards, you can choose from the tempting sweets in the display case or even a kulfi falooda, an Indian ice cream float. If you need your curry or dosa fix, though, you can try those, too.
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People Soup: Tourist Tourism in San Francisco
Tourists: Graceless, smelly, and reminiscent of an M.C. Escher lithograph. Or so Dan Bollwinkel would have us believe. But that doesn't mean the fools are all bad. After all, they sure know how to pick a pretty bridge to photograph, and they do serve as visual examples of how the other 49 states live. So swallow your pride, and flagrantly violate the eponymous creed of our books and website. Follow the tourists!
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