tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49903833092528949762024-03-14T19:42:43.298-07:005SR: Five-Second ReviewsFAST reviews of movies, restaurants, sites, books and other experiences. Fast, fast, FAST! Five-second reviews were conceived during a sibling trip to Santa Fe in 1986 where we visited 32 restaurants in 7 days. The original reviews can be seen here: http://www.manitscoldhere.com/sf_dining.htmlAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12499882081977777566noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4990383309252894976.post-47594779438610328022010-06-16T14:53:00.000-07:002010-06-16T14:53:27.002-07:00Coffee House: Philz Coffee, San FranciscoIt's no Stumptown, but it's really, really, really good. Skip Peet's. $$ (for coffee)<br />
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http://www.philzcoffee.com/Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12499882081977777566noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4990383309252894976.post-15825516415300400402010-06-16T14:49:00.001-07:002010-06-16T14:49:15.348-07:00Restaurant: the Cravery, San FranciscoMmm. Thick but flaky pastry with curried and other fillings. What's not to like? $<br />
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http://www.thecravery.com/Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12499882081977777566noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4990383309252894976.post-43533858502783434342010-06-15T19:44:00.000-07:002010-06-15T19:44:47.286-07:00Restaurant: Tropisueno, San FranciscoReally good, Tex-Cal-Mex. Ask for salsa habanero. Not so upscale it can't offer a combo plate. Marg with fresh lime. $$<br />
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http://www.tropisueno.comAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12499882081977777566noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4990383309252894976.post-41457601992387506862010-06-09T10:28:00.001-07:002010-06-09T10:28:26.818-07:00Cigar and Wine Bar: Pop's Safari, Fort Worth, TexasWow. This is one of the things I love when I travel; running across unexpected treasures. You must go here.<br />
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<a href="http://popssafari.com/wordpress/">http://popssafari.com/</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12499882081977777566noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4990383309252894976.post-80502536763646613052010-06-09T10:21:00.000-07:002010-06-09T10:24:06.613-07:00Restaurant: Tillman's Road House, Fort Worth, TexasGreat atmosphere, so-so brunch. Service with an attitude (not in a good way). $$<br />
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<a href="http://www.tillmansroadhouse.com/">http://www.tillmansroadhouse.com/</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12499882081977777566noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4990383309252894976.post-90448551631528795682010-06-09T10:20:00.000-07:002010-06-09T10:23:50.726-07:00Restaurant: The Mansion on Turtle Creek, Dallas, TexasAll it promised lo these 30 years. Everything was spectacular except for the "TX grit fries". Not bad, just not same quality. $$$$<br />
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<a href="http://www.mansiononturtlecreek.com/">http://www.mansiononturtlecreek.com/</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12499882081977777566noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4990383309252894976.post-84134255896443540862010-04-20T17:55:00.001-07:002010-04-20T17:55:01.810-07:00Cookies: HeavenScent Natural Foods Chocolate Angelica CookiesO. M. G. $$ (for cookies, but totally worth a melt-in-your-mouth-light-as-air-cookie experience).Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12499882081977777566noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4990383309252894976.post-30572282104422440052010-03-12T15:42:00.001-08:002010-06-09T10:31:43.517-07:00Cheese: Beecher's Marco PoloThe best flippin' cheese EVER. Black and green peppercorn heaven. $$<br />
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<a href="http://beechershandmadecheese.com/">http://beechershandmadecheese.com/</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12499882081977777566noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4990383309252894976.post-55740349663773130552010-02-26T17:10:00.000-08:002010-02-26T17:10:10.397-08:00Wine: Tempranillo Campobarro (Red) 3L BoxI haven't had too many bad tempranillos. Decent. $Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12499882081977777566noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4990383309252894976.post-81810311983904897562010-01-16T17:42:00.000-08:002010-01-16T17:42:48.174-08:00Restaurant: Black Sheep Pizza, Minneapolis, MNThink 'meatball/ricotta/garlic'; seriously-satisfying FRESH toppings; coal-fired. Roasted beet & goat cheese salad. Say no more. $<br />
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http://www.blacksheeppizza.comAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12499882081977777566noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4990383309252894976.post-71350270554197990802010-01-09T05:52:00.001-08:002010-01-09T05:53:27.333-08:00Movie: Avatar in 3DWorth seeing in 3D. Not for kids. Some "wow" entertainment if you don't mind holes in the story.<div><br /></div><div>http://www.avatarmovie.com</div><div><br /></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12499882081977777566noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4990383309252894976.post-75910298796927745272010-01-06T03:52:00.000-08:002010-06-09T10:30:53.389-07:00Beverage: Dr. Pepper "Heritage" (With Sugar)Okay, I understand the economics of not making it this way, but even I might drink soda again if they went back to making it with sugar. $<br />
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</div><div><a href="http://www.drpepper.com/">http://www.drpepper.com</a></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12499882081977777566noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4990383309252894976.post-7158091686778896002010-01-02T07:17:00.000-08:002010-01-02T07:24:03.264-08:00Coffee: Starbucks VIA™ Ready Brew (Columbia)Only slightly better than Sanka, and way more expensive. The packaging's cute, though. $$<div><br /></div><div>http://www.starbucks.com/via</div><div><br /></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12499882081977777566noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4990383309252894976.post-52711902313189468412009-12-27T17:41:00.000-08:002009-12-27T18:31:37.721-08:00Wine: Witness Tree "Chainsaw" 2007 Pinot NoirLight-bodied, earthy. Great with or without food. Nice from this small Oregon vineyard. $-1/2<div><br /><div><a href="http://www.witnesstreevineyard.com/">http://www.witnesstreevineyard.com/</a></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12499882081977777566noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4990383309252894976.post-18652682760789757252009-09-11T16:04:00.000-07:002009-09-11T16:08:01.127-07:00Restaurant: Hell's Kitchen, MinneapolisAs good as its Duluth cousin. New location is nice and creepy (to a fan of " el dia de los muertos"). Super cobb salad and a lovely peach bellini ( though not called that). $$<br /><br /><a href="http://www.hellskitcheninc.com/">http://www.hellskitcheninc.com</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12499882081977777566noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4990383309252894976.post-81130505646732728352009-08-31T05:26:00.000-07:002009-08-31T05:28:29.460-07:00Wine: Falling Star 2008 Merlot MalbecSuper wine at a lovely price. Medium-body; the merlot balances the normally weighty malbec, making it a good late-summer red. $Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12499882081977777566noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4990383309252894976.post-76616429306972902792009-06-17T11:15:00.001-07:002009-06-17T11:19:53.206-07:00Restaurant: Pok Pok, Portland, OregonNot to be missed. The #4 bus goes right there. A Thai-street-food tapas-style restaurant with tasty dishes and a charming atmostphere. Sit outside, especially if it's raining. Cool, interesting cocktails. $$<br /><br /><a href="http://www.pokpokpdx.com/">http://www.pokpokpdx.com/</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12499882081977777566noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4990383309252894976.post-24993963256891972032009-06-09T17:48:00.000-07:002009-07-08T10:16:47.163-07:00Restaurant: Pop!, St. Paul, MNCreative fusion menu with South American flavors. Friendly bar, hip decor. You can't hate a place that has the guts to sell Tab. $<br /><br /><a href="http://www.poprestaurant.com/">http://www.poprestaurant.com</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12499882081977777566noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4990383309252894976.post-5121168181634912552009-06-09T17:44:00.000-07:002009-08-31T05:25:15.563-07:00Restaurant: Great Harvest, PortlandGood bread makes a hearty breakfast sandwich. Cautious service. $Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12499882081977777566noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4990383309252894976.post-74787634044523155512009-06-09T17:42:00.000-07:002009-06-17T11:18:59.433-07:00Wine: Penner Ash '06 Pinot NoirYummy; blackberry pie with cream. $$ (when one's usual is $7)Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12499882081977777566noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4990383309252894976.post-51012112851653496002009-04-02T19:48:00.000-07:002009-04-02T19:50:38.918-07:00Restaurant: 112 Eatery, Minneapolis MNInteresting menu; great wine list. Upstairs staff is fantastic. Gnocchi is not to be missed. Beautiful frites and avocado salad. $$$<br /><br />http://www.112eatery.comAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12499882081977777566noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4990383309252894976.post-25927048727845279072009-03-08T16:25:00.001-07:002009-03-08T16:26:31.616-07:00Restaurant: Halal Cart, Chambers & W Broadway, New York NYGreat breakfast, cooked to order. Friendly owner. Delicious. $Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12499882081977777566noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4990383309252894976.post-77172632883236534102009-03-08T16:15:00.000-07:002009-03-08T16:24:29.260-07:00Bar: The Modern, New York NY (at MoMA)Lean, clean decor in this classic and classy bar. Free wi-fi. Check out the arty bathrooms. $$<br /><br /><a href="http://www.themodernnyc.com/">http://www.themodernnyc.com/</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12499882081977777566noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4990383309252894976.post-81020532933848514762009-03-08T16:13:00.000-07:002009-03-08T16:24:50.330-07:00Restaurant: Bubby's Pie Shop, New York NY (Tribeca)A gem for brunch. U.S.-inspired menu, including fabulous huevos rancheros and cheese grits. Sourdough pancakes that are fluffy as all get out. Good bellini; great blood orange mimosa. Don't plan to eat for the rest of the day. $$<br /><br /><a href="http://www.bubbys.com/">http://www.bubbys.com/</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12499882081977777566noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4990383309252894976.post-41909196661153424922009-03-08T16:10:00.000-07:002009-03-08T16:21:29.560-07:00Hotel: Smyth Hotel, New York NYAnother ultra-modern hip property. Beautiful, quiet large rooms (we had a 3rd-floor corner). Bathroom was larger than most NYC apartments. Room service needs some refinement. $$$$<br /><br /><a href="http://www.thompsonhotels.com/">http://www.thompsonhotels.com/</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12499882081977777566noreply@blogger.com0