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Monthly Archives: September 2006
Grubgirl Reviews and Yelp
With the explosion of local review sites like Yelp, everyone can be a Grubgirl now. In fact, after I eat at one of these joints, why not just post a review on Yelp instead?
Believe me, I have done this, and also tried searching on Yelp for restaurants that are grubworthy. But I’m realizing that all these writers have a different perception of what “cheap†is. I went to a Pho restaurant on Clement based on a Yelp review and it’s “bargain†accolades.
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Skipping these bargain bites…
After browsing the Chronicle list of bargain bites, I’m going to admit that I am going to skip the following joints:
- Cafe Organic Lettus: The word “organic” does not translate into cheap grub for Grubgirl
- Out the Door: Um, this place gives you Slanted Door-like dishes for take out. It’s in the Ferry Building. How much of the meal price goes to paying for their rent?
- Ti Couz: The prices look good on the menu, I’ll admit. But when I get served, I always realize that I’ll need at least 2 dishes to feel remotely satiated. Sure it’s tasty…but grubworthy? Not so much.
Chronicle cheap eats…but are they Grubgirl cheap?
The SF Chronicle’s list of bargain bites has me wondering what constitutes a bargain in the Chronicle’s eyes. So I’m making an attempt to hit a few of these. Look for commentary soon.
Remember, my bargain/value criteria (especially for Asian food) include quantity, quality, and rock-bottom prices. “Rock-bottom” is all relative. That is, $9 for any meal at a dive-y Asian restaurant is equal to a $$$ rating and is a bit overpriced. That same $9 for a hearty meal at a European-type restaurant with actual servers that care about your experiece? Not bad…
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