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Nombe: Japanese Tapas (Izakaya) Hits the Mission
Who: Nombe Restaurant / www.nombesf.com
Where: 2491 Mission St. / 415.681.7150
What: Dinner at this izakaya (a Japanese word originally describing a drinking establishment that also served small plates of food; think of it here as Japanese tapas)
Why:
- Variety for your tastebuds: Share small plates of Japanese and Japanese-inspired dishes, especially if you’re planning a romp in the Mission. There are several food and sake choices on the menu.
- Late-night dining: They’re open later than most restaurants (11pm Sunday – Thursday), and the dark decor (and clean bathroom!) should get you properly prepared for further evening festivities.
Posted in Japan, Meals from $5-15 per main course, Mission
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Art’s Tapas + Sushi Lounge: Happy Hour Specials
Editor’s Note: Yikes! In the fickle world of San Francisco restaurants, Art’s has already closed its doors! Bummer.
Who & Where:
Art’s Tapas + Sushi Lounge
2353 Lombard St. (at Pierce)
415-931-7900
What & When:
- Serenely hip Asian-inspired decor with roomy surroundings provide the perfect backdrop for small plates and sushi
- Happy hour happens everyday from 5:30pm – 7:00pm and then 9:00pm to closing. (Make sure you hang out in the bar or lounge area, not the seated dining room.)
Why:
- Their daily happy hour serves $0.99 oysters on the half shell (in 1/2 dozen or dozen orders only…but who eats less than that?)
Sally’s After Dark: American Comfort Food at a Great Price
Sally’s After Dark
300 De Haro St. Ste. 332
415-626-6006
Saturday evening, Sally’s After Dark opens quietly in Potrero Hill. But for those of us who were lucky enough to get a sneak peek at the menu this past week, Sally’s After Dark won’t be a secret for long.
A restaurant within another restaurant, Sally’s After Dark serves dinner Wednesdays through Saturdays from 6-11pm in the same space that houses Sally’s, the brunch joint that has been in Potrero Hill for decades (and is still operating).
Before I start espousing the joys of the food, I’ll also say that the ability to find parking easily beforehand kept me in high spirits as I sat down at the table.
Posted in Meals more than $15 per main course, Potrero Hill, USA
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Gussie’s Chicken & Waffles – Sneak Preview?
You’ve heard about Gussie’s Chicken & Waffles, set to open later this month in the former place owned by Powell’s Place, as reported by Eater SF. (That’s on Eddy near Fillmore, er, Fillmo’, near Yoshi’s and 1300 Fillmore.)
GrubGirl was in the right place at the right time and managed to catch a preview of Gussie’s serving up some food outside at an event at the Fillmore Plaza nearby. I ordered a custom sampler plate to try some homemade mac ‘n cheese, fresh sweet potatoes, and a nibble of their tasty fried chicken. Delicious is the verdict! The sides were cooked just right and not dripping in goopy buttery sauces. Thumbs up to the friendly folks at Gussie’s booth that were chill with the off-menu on-the-fly request, cuz otherwise the portions would’ve been even bigger!
