312298 Tue Jul 25 20:18:34 -0700 2006 14 1 San Francisco Bay Area 0 1766744 We are taking a friend to Belden Alley tonight because we think he will like the atmosphere there. We've never eaten there. I've heard Plouf is good, but I know there are a handful of other spots there as well. They all kinda look the same. Does anyone have a favorite? Tue Jul 25 20:18:34 -0700 2006 21639 evangross 1 1766793 I like B44 best. Plouf I like for moules-frites. Other stuff's kind of expensive. Tue Jul 25 20:38:31 -0700 2006 1766744 11369 Robert Lauriston 1 1766904 I like the mussels and frites at Plouf, but find their crammed seating distracting and annoying. Sitting outside, you'll find that you're literally 2-3 inches from the person sitting at the next table. Inside seating is slightly roomier, particularly if you can get the table by the fireplace. I haven't eaten at any of the other restaurants on Belden. Tue Jul 25 21:17:47 -0700 2006 1766744 14608 dsl 1 1767037 I also like B44 the best. Plouf has several preparations of moules-frites, I remember one (I think it was the Mariniere) was better than two others I tried. I've also eaten at Cafe Tiramisu and Cafe Bastille but prefer B44 to them. Tue Jul 25 22:11:14 -0700 2006 1766744 13179 PekoePeony 2 1767189 Mariniere is my favorite, basic garlic and white wine. The one with bacon and cream is also good. Tue Jul 25 23:14:29 -0700 2006 1767037 11369 Robert Lauriston 1 1767175 Plouf for mussels and pomme frites. B44 is lots of fun, paella, small plates. Tue Jul 25 23:09:30 -0700 2006 1766744 10925 rtmonty 1 1767197 I used to think Plouf was good, but not anymore. I think I posted a recent visit review two weeks back. I do like that alley's vibe, I might give one of the other restaurant a try instead. Tue Jul 25 23:16:47 -0700 2006 1766744 10144 OnceUponABite 1 1767231 I think Plouf is way too loud, hot (temperature-wise), and crowded, and the food I've had there wasn't any good and neither was the service. Tue Jul 25 23:34:17 -0700 2006 1766744 10658 Atomica 1 2314561 An old post, but I'm going to B44 for lunch today. What dishes do you like best at B44, other than the paella? Wed Feb 21 11:06:51 -0800 2007 1766744 19097 pane 2 2316119 Too late for lunch, but I just reposted my favorites a few days ago: http://www.chowhound.com/topics/372016#2302434 Wed Feb 21 18:08:50 -0800 2007 2314561 11369 Robert Lauriston 1 2314700 B44's slice of Catalonia - morcilla or baby squid to start, their version of zarzuela - Romescada seafood operetta... Wed Feb 21 11:38:27 -0800 2007 1766744 49277 jimtak 1 2314843 Another B44 fan... stunning paella. Wed Feb 21 12:19:03 -0800 2007 1766744 16933 Carrie 218 1 2316113 Had dinner at Plouf Friday night and it was excellent. Mussels were spot on, the bread is outstanding and the banana profiteroles for dessert were perfect. The three ladies sitting next to us order them and were amazed. However, also a fan of B44, just that Plouf worked out. Oh, good wine list, had a Chateau Potrelle sauv. blanc that went perfect with the mussels. Wed Feb 21 18:06:51 -0800 2007 1766744 10925 rtmonty 1 2316782 B44 is one of our favorites in the city. I absolutely love the fideau negro (noodle paella). Wed Feb 21 22:09:53 -0800 2007 1766744 12311 anna 1 2320765 Yet another vote for B44... Arroz Negro is my favorite there. Thu Feb 22 20:24:02 -0800 2007 1766744 22016 Pincho