2 days in SF/NYC
Its going to be my first time in the US later on in the year and I've got 2 days earmarked for each of SF and NYC. Would welcome suggestions where to eat in both places, and I'll be making a reservation at WD-50 in NY. Authentic experience would be warmly welcomed (although Shopsins might be a bit too authentic, from the posts I have read so far!)
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Skip wd-50 and go to Shopsins. Kidding! Wait, actually, only a little, not much.
SFO- boulevard, slanted door, michael mina
NYC - gotham bar/grill, EMP, cru, blue hill (+SB), hearth, lupa are some of my go to favourites.
eh, I am sure I'll get slammed but wd-50 is just not one of my favourites. It's great once, but not somewhere I keep going back.
pemabuk at 4:23PM on 08/22/08
In San Francisco, I would recommend Zuni Cafe and a cute new place called Canteen. If you are there over the weekend, definitely try to check out the farmers' market at the Ferry Building. In New York, since it's my hometown, it is hard to pick a favorite! If you like Indian food, definitely try Tamarind. I had an amazing meal at Shortys.32 recently that I am still thinking about. Other go-to favorites that are fairly casual -- Lil' Frankies, Buenos Aires, Friend of a Farmer (for brunch), Gnocco, Rare.
devaleena at 6:59PM on 08/22/08
Two days in NYC: wake up early and go to Patisserie Claude for freshly baked croissants. Then get some espresso at Joe on Waverly. Or go over to Balthazar for some light breakfast pastries (I recommend the brioche, fruit foccacia, or chocolate bread). Then take the train out to Brooklyn to grab a late lunch at Di Fara. Have a slice or two, but don't eat too much. For dinner, show up early at Babbo (like 5pm) to grab a bar seat and feast yourself silly, and take advantage of their wine list. Afterwards, walk over to PDT (or Death & Co if they are full) and have a cocktail at the bar. If at PDT, you should have at least one hot dog. They are deep-fried (not breaded) NJ style.
The next morning: Go to Clinton Street Baking Company and have the blueberry pancakes or their breakfast sandwich (with bacon). Then, take a nap or try to walk it off. Finish off your day with an early dinner at Momofuku Ssam Bar. Then stop into WD-50 and have their dessert tasting menu (I think the sweets far surpass the savory dishes here). Then amble over to Tailor, and have a cocktail (I recommend the Violet Fizz or trying one of the "solid" cocktails).
The third morning: go to Russ & Daughters and get a bagel/salmon/cream cheese sandwich (ask to taste any of their varieties of smoked salmon) for breakfast. It's strictly takeout. Then head into Katz's Deli for pastrami on rye bread. Get it to go! You can eat this on the plane.
kathryn at 7:06PM on 08/22/08
So little time, so much to eat!
In New York: Shake Shack, Una Pizza Napoletana, Momofuku Ssam Bar, Szechuan Gourmet, Otto
In San Francisco: Don't miss the scene at the Ferry Terminal Building, Delfina, Range, Blue Bottle Coffee, Tartine Bakery
Not in SF but nearby and worth the drive: Chez Panisse and Manresa.
Alaina Browne at 7:22PM on 08/22/08
In SF: Absinthe in Hayes Valley. If its still on the menu the pork confit is *fabulous* and so are the fried chickpeas.
kjgibson at 1:34AM on 08/23/08
After eating at Alinea I was pretty underwhelmed at WD-50.
SF: La Taqueria for amazing tacos. (Skip the burritos) Then head over to Tartine for pastries and Ritual for coffee.
NY: My new favorite thing to eat is southern food NY style - breakfast at Egg or BBQ at Fette Sau in Brooklyn. I second Di Fara and Babbo.
masmarket at 4:24AM on 08/23/08
In SF: Head for Le Mistral in the Ferry's building, for rustic roast lamb with ratatouille, and enjoy on the deck overlooking the water. Oh, and catch a Peet's coffee along the building, at one of the communal tables first.
Gary Danko is a foodie's dream ticket, if you can get reservations.
In NYC: Market Table for the most suucculent lamb shank, or anything else, Lupa for the salumi plate and sweetbreads. Whilst you indulge in some upscale shopping at Time Warner, stop for a decadent pastry at Bouchon Bakery (costs the earth but worth every morsel). For a picnic lunch, head to Greenwich Village into cheese paradise aka Murray's Cheese, and stand in awe of the wondrous cheese on offer, along with cold cuts and antipasti. I can go on and on..
Have a great trip!
Pintchow at 2:43PM on 08/23/08
Never been to NYC (sniff!) but in SF you have to try Cafe Claude. Your hotel can give you directions, it's located in a back alley but don't let that put you off. Tuna tartare, escargot, coq au vin and more await you inside. My husband and I eat there every night of our stay when we go to SF for a technology conference each year. I don't think we've ever had anything we couldn't rave about.
cowprintrabbit at 1:21AM on 08/24/08
Thanks all! Will post back after I've been!
bklee at 4:21AM on 08/25/08
I would second the recommendation for Tartine Bakery in SF.
Some other recommendations:
1. U-Lee on Hyde Street.
I highly recommend this restaurant! It’s a tiny hole-in-the-wall. It’s run/owned by Chinese immigrants so the food is authentic and delicious. No real drinks here except beer and boxed wine. The food is GREAT and very cheap. Try the pot stickers.
1468 Hyde St at Jackson (right on the cable car line)
2. Suppenkuche—Great, fun place. It’s a German restaurant that is very low-key and casual. The wait staff and bartenders are all German (at least when I went). They have German beer on tap served in large steins, if you’d like. The food is great. Very authentic. Great sauerkraut. Make reservations.
601 Hayes Street near the Civic Center
Hope you have a great trip!
RachelQ at 2:14PM on 09/02/08