hey guys..

two year anniversary coming up, figure intead of the usual gift and a dinner, we would go to SF for a coupla days...

here are my rough plans:

1. get there saturday early afternoon - do some shopping, walking sight seeing

2. Dinner at a decent resturant, nothing too expensive, but good atomsphere and not LOUD...asian style or sushi a plus. by not too expenive i mean two people can eat for around 100 bucks? maybe 150?

3. go to SF symphony performance after that (shes a music major).

4. a hotel with character, again, not too expensive, under 200 bucks a night hopefully? but with Parking and have atomsphere and not in a bad neighborhood?

5. next monring find a good break fast place, eithr really good american style (similar to Stacks if anyone knows that place), or good dimsum place...


so, give all your suggestions for items 1 2 4 and 5

b

 

Have you been to Foreign Cinema? It is one of my favorite restaurants. It is in a ghetto *** area but once you walk in the door, you forget what neighborhood you are in. The price is about 100-150 for two not including drinks/wine. Atmosphere is great. They play foreign films outside in the heated "garden/patio" area. Food is exceptional.

Chaya on Embarcadero is good too for Sushi. - Price is about $100-$150 for two not including drinks. Cold Premium Sake is a must. =) Valet Parking is available.

Thanh Luong or Thang Long... I forget how it's spelled but it's the same owner as Crustaceans but without the stiff atmosphere. VERY GOOD roast crab, garlic noodles and beef shish-ka-bob. Price is also about 100-150 for two. Saw Jerry Rice there one time. =) Very cozy and great food.

W Hotel - suite with a view - $350 per night. They have a lounge/bar downstairs.

 

+1 for CHAYA - it is one of the best restaurants in the city, and has a really nice atmosphere.

As for hotels, you can go to The Argent Hotel, just a couple blocks from Union Square, that will be a great shopping destination for you as well.

Lastly, for Dim Sum, I'd hit Ton Kiang on 23rd Avenue and Geary Street, about 10 minutes from your hotel...

 

Heard great things about Foreign Cinema...Ton Kiang is great for Dim Sum. You can also try French Laundry....heard its awesome...awesome food, awesome atmosphere, and awesome prices (EXPENSIVE)...and very difficult to get reservations for.

For dining near the Wharf, you can try Don Johnson/Cheech Marin's French/Asian restaurant...AnaMandara. Its a great restaurant with nice style and excellent food...highly recommended. I've been there once (or is that twice)...and the food was fantastic.

http://www.anamandara.com/