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luvthedives Aug 18, 2006 01:56 AM

It's Your Last Meal on Earth: You have $20 and are in SF...

...what do you do? I want to know that can't miss place that people love that doesn't drain half your 401k.

I think mine is A La Turca.

  1. Chuckles the Clone Aug 18, 2006 09:59 PM

    Eggplant sandwich at Mario's Bohemian. That would leave me with enough to get
    a second one wrapped to go for eating on the flight. Where are we going, anyway?

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      Soup Aug 18, 2006 08:12 PM

      I'd actually split it 3 ways.

      A bowl of really great ramen (Santa Ramen). Then followed by a burrito down the street from santa ramen at burrito alley then to a one of those dimsum/dumpling shops in chinatown to use the rest of the $ on what ever stikes my fancy.

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        cheesy boy Aug 18, 2006 08:02 PM

        I'd be in union square asking for donation of a few dollars, then head down to cafe mum's at japantown, chomping of the endless beef slices and try to break the record of 5 plates. Then I'll lay on the chair and for the departure from earth...

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          monday Aug 18, 2006 07:48 PM

          Two crispy carne asada tacos with cheese and guacamole from La Taqueria, and a mango agua fresca. I think I'd do that twice with my $20.

          Although, the sardines that I had at Boulette's Larder yesterday tempt me to reconsider...

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            MuppetGrrl Aug 18, 2006 07:02 PM

            I'm going with either the seafood combo salad and Anchor Steam at Swan Oyster Depot option, or a big ol' ham'n'swiss w/ two or three beers at Tommy's Joynt.

            Unless it's this time of year, in which case, I'd buy Italian bread at Acme, fresh mozzarella at Cowgirl Creamery, a few slices of prosciutto at Golden Gate Meat and an heirloom tomato and basil at Farm Fresh to You and have myself a sandwich.

            Oh, and a glass of nice rose.

            I *think* I could do that for under $20. I think.

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              rjf Aug 18, 2006 06:52 PM

              Hands down, a super prawn burrito with refried black beans at Papolote on 24th at Valencia. Then I'd go to Tartine for dessert.

              1. Husky Aug 18, 2006 05:08 AM

                2 crisy carnitas tacos with guacamole and sour cream, chips and salsa and two Bohemia beers from La Taqueria...if there is any money left, a scoop of Mexican chocolate ice cream from Mitchell's.

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                  luvthedives Aug 18, 2006 07:12 AM

                  That reminds me...there's a great place for tres leches cake right near la taqueria. do you know the place?

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                    Atomica Aug 18, 2006 12:14 PM

                    Is is Adelita's?

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                      luvthedives Aug 18, 2006 03:44 PM

                      Not the one I'm thinking of, but looks like a place I should try. I love the tres leches cake, and it's very hard to find.

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                      bong Aug 18, 2006 10:16 PM

                      That would be Dianda's @ 2883 Mission. Their Tres Leches is indeed very, very good.

                  2. Big Larry Aug 18, 2006 03:50 AM

                    i'm getting an x-large pizza with x-tra cheese and x-tra garlic from Bravo Pizza. it will come dripping with enough oil to last you well into your next life.

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                      himbeer Aug 18, 2006 07:38 AM

                      lol larry, you know bravo pizza? the waitress Phi-la is awesome!

                      I'd have a cheesesteak or steamers followed by lobster, with potato chips.

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                        Big Larry Aug 18, 2006 03:15 PM

                        yeah, she's tyically our waitress. had a friend from australia in town and we took him there and have a picture of all of us, including her, with our pizza. on a good night when they're making the pizza well it's the best. the chef salad is a pretty good one as well.

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                      Problem Child Aug 18, 2006 02:28 AM

                      Beef Jerky from Thai House Express
                      1/2 Roast duck from Cheung Hing in Noriega
                      A bottle of Chimay from Safeway accross from Cheung Hing
                      Sitting at home in front of the TV clogging my artery.

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                        rootlesscosmo Aug 18, 2006 02:10 AM

                        I'm at Swan Oyster Depot. One dozen Kumamotos, sourdough with butter, pint of Anchor Steam.

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                          bogie Aug 18, 2006 07:53 PM

                          I would be right beside you!

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                          rtmonty Aug 18, 2006 02:04 AM

                          I'm at the Tadich having sand dabs with their wonderful tartar sauce, period.

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                            luvthedives Aug 18, 2006 02:06 AM

                            I like it. I've been in SF for 5+ years and never eaten there. That is a rec worth following.

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