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Christopher Elbow - Exquisite Chocolate Lounge !

March 17, 2008 By: Scott.Y Category: CIVIC CENTER, Coffee/Tea/Snacks No Comments →

Christopher

Christopher Elbow Chocolates
401 Hayes St.
Food safety score: 100
Menu / elbowchocolates.com
Positives:
Quality Chocolate
Elegant Chocolate Lounge
Excellent Service
Negatives:
No healthy choices
Spendy although worth it

Christopher Elbow had me drooling for some of their Hot Chocolate. This is a well decorated place with superb customer service. While walking by, I instantly noticed something was different on that corner. It is so cool that some people may be afraid to go inside. Hot Chocolate is $4.50 and you will receive it casually…

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Little gem in Little Saigon

February 20, 2008 By: John.H Category: BBQ, CIVIC CENTER, Coffee/Tea/Snacks, Deli No Comments →

Cafe Ramind

Cafe Ramind
448 Larkin St, San Francisco
Food safety score: 98
Menu
Positives:
Neat cafe with nice decor in the ‘loins’
Friendly staff
Free wi-fi
Negatives:
Not too many seats

Opened in late 2007, Cafe Ramind is one cafe that stands above the rest in the Tenderloin.  You can tell that the owner has great pride in this little place and its decor shows.  I was drawn in here by the Hawaiian BBQ signs on its front window and was pleasantly surprised with its…

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Mystery sauce

January 17, 2008 By: John.H Category: BBQ, CIVIC CENTER, Coffee/Tea/Snacks 1 Comment →

Gateway Croissants

Gateway Croissants
390 Golden Gate Ave, San Francisco
Food safety score: 88
Positives:
Prices are fairly cheap
Plenty of seats during lunch time
Negatives:
Food was too salty
Cash only

I must have walked by this place hundreds of times without giving a thought of visiting. People rave about the donuts, ham croissants, and coffee here but I usually bring bagels from home for breakfast. Recently, a couple new posters were placed by the front windows that caught my attention. What? Hawaiian…

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