Easy Street Cafe

574 Magnolia Ave
Larkspur, CA 94939

Natalie G. writes: Easy to Beat Cafe you mean..ooo I'm harsh. But seriously folks...

We ordered the Cinnamon Apple and Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast (mmm, right?) and the Homemade Crab cake Benedict. WHY?

French Toast..was stuffed alright..with bread. There wasn't a…

Planet Pooch Doggie Daycare

866 Kaynyne St
Redwood City, CA 94063

nicole c. writes: The daycare here is EXCELLENT.

Why I like it so much:

1. First there is an evaluation process for your dog.
2. On your first day, you have to arrive at 7am. They want your pup to be the first one, so they feel more comfortable.
3. They have 1-2 people…

Ganim's Market
Neighborhood: Potrero Hill

1135 18th St
San Francisco, CA 94107

Ed U. writes: Shhhh!...this could be one of the best burgers in town, but let's just keep that our little secret...or else you'll be sleeping with the fishes off the pier at the Ramp...capeesh? It may not be quite at the In-n-Out level, but hey, no crowds...and…

Zarri's Delicatessen

1244 Solano Ave
Albany, CA 94706

Tim C. writes: Old fashioned Italian deli, with cheap sandwiches, fair to middlin' wine selection, and two critical items for my kitchen: pesto by the pint, and frozen raviolis; ricotta or meat, easy way to feed oneself or the kids.  Unfortunately, he's not here…

Nature's Best Foods
Neighborhood: Lake Merritt

1431 Jackson St
Oakland, CA 94612

Ella c. writes: Gotta love Abdul! Before Nature's Best, when I was too lazy to get in the car, my food options consisted of the sketchy liquor store's snack section (slim jim's and steel reserve anyone?), and the gross convenience market specializing in dented cans…

Urban Nest
Neighborhood: Noe Valley

3927 24th Street
San Francisco, CA 94110

Kristina R. writes: A couple of days before my birthday...

HUB:  (frantically going through stuff under desk, digging through closets)  Erg...uh...

ME:  What's up, man?

HUB:  I...I...(still digging) I...have a problem.

ME:  Oh?  What's your problem?

HUB:…

Smog Shop
Neighborhood: Hayes Valley

220 Fell St
San Francisco, CA 94102

Nancy R. writes: When it comes to auto mechanics, at the risk of invoking feminist fury, I'm a "typical" girl. Blame my old-school Italian father who believed women belonged in the kitchen, but I was allowed nowhere near the garage when he was changing the oil or…

Passover

San Francisco, CA 94117

Wendy K. writes: The Story of Passover:  A Post-Modern Adaptation

Once upon a time, the jews all lived in Egypt. Not the Egypt of Hosni Mubarak and OPEC, but the Ancient Egypt of Old, three thousand years ago during the time of the Pharaohs.  The ancient jews were…

The Animal Company
Neighborhood: Noe Valley

4298 24th Street
San Francisco, CA 94114

Charlene L. writes: I have a bird bought from this store in 1991. Yes the little squawker is still with us, and we make our pilgramage here every few weeks for a pedicure. For the bird, that is. Since I've bought him, the store has changed hands, and with changing hands…

Magnet

2508 San Pablo Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94702

Jen S. writes: Great little boutique! My new CSA pickup location is down the street so now I get to spend an unhealthy amount of money while picking up my box of healthy treats!

I'm not sure of her name, but the woman working there was just friendly enough without…

Oakland Ice Center
Neighborhood: Uptown

519 18th St
Oakland, CA 94612

laura b. writes: All you need to know about my skills on the ice can be summed up in this picture:  http://manoloshoeblog.....  And yes, i perform both parts.

Other than that, if you want to sneak a CD in during Tuesday night's "Cheap Skate"*, you better get there…

Pearl's Deluxe Burgers
Neighborhood: Nob Hill

708 Post Street
San Francisco, CA 94109

Darin I. writes: While nursing my drink at a bar one evening, I struck up a conversation with a cute hapa guy -- really, you shouldn't be surprised, that's what I do, talk to people, I'm actually quite friendly once you get past my poker face and aura of homicidal…

Scott's Seafood Grill & Bar

1333 N California Blvd
Walnut Creek, CA 94596

Todd E. writes: WTF? Where's the seafood?

The only crabs that you are going to get at this buffet are the ones you came with...or if you're adventourous enough you can eat the sourdough crab garnish - a little dry though...and let's face it, if you're a seafood grill…

Samovar Tea Lounge
Neighborhood: SOMA

730 Howard St
Yerba Buena Gardens - Upper Terrace
San Francisco, CA 94107

laura b. writes: first off, they have a vegan cupcake here.  it's chocolate.  it's the size of a walnut.  it costs $6.  do with that information what you will but listen now and hear me later: a cupcake that costs more than a call girl should fucking do something…

Cha-Ya Vegetarian Japanese Restaurant
Neighborhood: Mission

762 Valencia St
San Francisco, CA 94110

Darin I. writes: High on my list of "resolutions for 2008" is "don't be such a judgemental douche." I put it there not because of some obligation to moral perfectibility or new-age commitment to being a better person or because the little baby jesus in me cries when…

Sling Media

901 Mariners Island Blvd, Suite 300
San Mateo, CA 94404

Ed to the M. writes: 5 big fatty stars for awesomely supporting Cal Football.

Cal-Washington State Game Will Be Shown on Memorial Stadium Scoreboard

BERKELEY - After a successful Friday morning test, the technology is in place for California athletics to provide the…

Kitchen on Fire
Neighborhood: Gourmet Ghetto, North Berkeley

1509 Shattuck Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94709

Aimee L. writes: $65? Well spent? And on a useful skill I can use my entire life? Sign me up!!!

KOF is located on Shattuck Avenue IN The Gourmet Ghetto and across the street from Cheeseboard Pizza.  Walk up a flight of stairs and you're in a great kitchen space that…

FLOAT: Floatation Center - Art Gallery
Neighborhood: East Oakland

1091 Calcot Pl
Unit 116
Oakland, CA 94606

Zeke S. writes: How fun is this.. I just found a floatation center in Oakland that is also an art gallery.  A friend told me about an opening he went to last week, so I scheduled a float and what a trip, the place is a combination of a spa and a art gallery. No more…

Keter Salon
Neighborhood: Fourth Street

1815 4th St
Ste A
Berkeley, CA 94710

Erika B. writes: After a flaccid reception at Festoon, I made my way over to Keter to meet with Kiki, a longtime stylist of my close friends.  Keter is the ideal salon for me.  It's comparable to a space in the city, with the perfect selection of product (Kerastase &…

The Elite Restaurant
Neighborhood: Pacific Heights

1535 Franklin Street
San Francisco, CA 94109

Peter M. writes: I had lunch here.  Whose Elite now bitches !!!!!!!

Oracle Corporation

500 Oracle Pkwy
Redwood Shores, CA 94065

Tiffany T. writes: Oracle Headquarters, I've traveled to this location for work. They have a lot of people working there and a lot of buildings; so don't hesitate to ask for assistance if you get a little lost. In my experience Oracle employees are very nice and don't…

AA Market
Neighborhood: Western Addition/NOPA

667 Broderick St
San Francisco, CA 94117

Jess T. writes: "AA Market?"

Irony at its finest.  You know I'm there.  Plus, it's less than a block from my house.  Which is important, because I'm lazy.  I mean, really lazy.  Sometimes I lay in bed wishing it would rain Ben & Jerry's.  Wouldn't that be delicious?…

Mixt Greens
Neighborhood: Financial District

120 Sansome St
San Francisco, CA 94104

KayJay .. writes: I generally don't hold what people say against them, however, a comment I was privy to in the Yelp Talk forum recently, really rubbed me the wrong way - kinda like when my boyfriend in the eleventh grade with rough hands rubbed me all wrong then…

Jennifer Clark Skincare
Neighborhood: Union Square, SOMA

870 Market Street
Suite 811
San Francisco, CA 94102

Katja S. writes: By far, the best (Brazilian) Wax expert...she has done an amazing job and I love it! Much less painful, she gave me a wonderful advice about my skin and she charges very reasonable money at such location.

Highly recommended!!!

West Wind Automotive
Neighborhood: Mission

351 Valencia St
San Francisco, CA 94103

Jason S. writes: This place is great in this context.  You have a nice car and got in an accident.  If you're fully covered and need to find a trustworthy place, go hear.

Look at the cars inside, all a lot nicer than my 3 series.  Angie is an expert on insurance and…

Ruby King Bakery
Neighborhood: Oakland Chinatown

718 Franklin St
Oakland, CA 94607

Tina R. writes: I know what Sunshine tastes like...

It has smooth bright yellow eggy custard,
tender, flaky
just the right shade of brown crust,
warm from the oven...

It just melted in my mouth when I bit into the lovely custard tart.

Sun kissed from a shop down the…

Walnut Creek Baking Company

1686 Locust St
Walnut Creek, CA 94596

Jason H. writes: I love WCBC, but my waistline hates them! I really dig their crackles and the short bread filled with jam (the name escapes me). I just wished it has evening hours.

France

San Francisco, CA 94133

Kristina R. writes: Two words...Jerry Lewis.

Maximum Mama Maternity
Neighborhood: West Portal

33 Vicente St
San Francisco, CA 94127

stephanie i. writes: The single biggest mistake I made during my first pregnancy was to buy cheap maternity clothes. In the midst of my second pregnancy and I shudder at the thought of pulling out my ill fitting, slightly baggy not so comfy clothes I wore years ago.  So…

Washington Mutual
Neighborhood: Nob Hill

1500 Polk St
San Francisco, CA 94109

Fallopian Swim Team D. writes: I used to bank with Wells Fargo at the Laguna & Union branch. No bullet proof glass, but HORRIBLE service. I banked there for 3 years and people acted like they had never seen me (3 forms of I.D. WTF?!?!)

Now I bank with WaMu (love that catchy name).…

Vegans

Bay Area Vegetarians
PO Box 371215
Montara, CA 94037

laura b. writes: VEGANS ROCK!

every movement needs, "rabid extremists" to push the envelope and keep the others from getting complacent.  Besides, the real radical extremists are the billion dollar meat and dairy industries that have extremely unethical practices…

Aragon High School

900 Alameda De Las Pulgas
San Mateo, CA 94402

Tiffany W. writes: I did not attend Aragon, but both of my sisters did, so I think I can provide a fairly unbiased review of the school.  First of all, both my older sister and younger sister turned out pretty well, which goes to show that the school seems to be a…

Gomnaru Restaurant
Neighborhood: UC Campus Area

2505 Hearst Avenue Suite D
Berkeley, CA 94709

Karen W. writes: I came to the one on Durant, by the Asian ghetto. The portions here actually aren't that huge...or maybe I eat too much because I finished the whole bibimbab ($6). It was delicious, with beef mixed in all sorts of unidentifiable vegetables (but hey,…

Brendan Lai's Martial Arts Supply Company
Neighborhood: Mission

1928 Mission St
San Francisco, CA 94103

Kristina R. writes: Although I do not partake in martial arts, in fear that I will hurt myself beyond repair...my friend loves it and covets this store like no other in SF.  

Apparently, they've been around forever, and with good reason.  We walked around a bit and I was…

Holland Service

2203 San Pablo Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94702

Morgan L. writes: These guys absolutely deserve 5 stars!

My parents and all of their friends take their cars here. Why? B/C these guys are honest, do excellent work, and have LOW prices.

This one guy my parents know is so super cheap, he sells his Christmas gifts on…

Cream Nails
Neighborhood: Outer Richmond

2416 Clement Street
San Francisco, CA 94121

Denise Q. writes: It was $25 for a mani/pedi  combo so the price is a great plus.  They did a decent job on my pedicure, but I've definitely had better.  They were fast though, my pedicure was done in 20 minutes so I always like that.  

Only 2 pedicure chairs, in the…

In-N-Out Burger

798 Redwood Hwy
Mill Valley, CA 94941

Kristina R. writes: We stopped here on the way to see Pat Benetar at the Marin County Fair last week.

Tha's right...I said Love-is-a-Battlefield-Pre tty-Version-of-Joan-Jett PAT BENETAR.  

And she looks hawt, even though she's wearing baggy clothes buttoned up to *here.*…

Leah Tessler, MD
Neighborhood: Japantown, Pacific Heights

1833 Fillmore St
Ste 300
San Francisco, CA 94115

tiffinie m. writes: Yes. It's true. The front office staff at Bayspring can be a real pain. They can be surly and somewhat rude... but this isn't a review about them. It's about Dr. Leah Tessler -- an awesome physician.

The fact of the matter is, I don't go to Bayspring…

Koreana Kitchen

1546 Bonanza St
Walnut Creek, CA 94596

Catherine S. writes: I don't order anything else. This place has the best hot pork bowl, it's super spicy (just how I like it Hot, Hot, Hot). The sauce gives the vermicelli a dark honey color. It looks good & it's tasty too.