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George, who runs the counter during the day, is really funny and obviously really loves the popularity that Rhea’s is enjoying. The service is good (it can be a bit of a wait during the lunch rush), the seating is limited, and you are fully aware at all times that you are standing in a liquor store. That is, until you start eating the sandwiches and then you don’t really care where you are. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Friends and co-workers have tried the other sandwiches and give them very good marks. (I hear the vegetarian chicken sandwich is very good for any vegetarians out there.) My problem is that I can’t go there and not get one of the sandwiches I listed above. To leave the place without one of those sandwiches in my hand feels wrong, I don’t care if the other sandwiches I try are amazing, I need to have a Korean Steak or a Van Ness. I have gotten so hung up on this that I will force a co-worker to get the Korean Steak while I get the Van Ness and then I FORCE them to share with me. 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We were very fortunate to have pre-read the menu online, because there had just been a delivery of wine and beer just prior to our arrival, and the cases were almost completely blocking their menu. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>After ordering, we went to sit down. There were seven of us: two moms and five kids. However, there was only window seating for five. There was a very nice man (the owner?) who was nice enough to bring us out a wooden bench for additional — he said, “mom” — seating. We came at a good time during the day, because after we ordered it started to get busy, and there was even a customer who was told he would have to wait up to 30 minutes for his order. There was no bathroom in the deli, so we had to walk across the street and use an Irish bar’s bathroom, which they said they had arrangements with. We did not get all of our sandwiches at the same time. It’s a deli, but the same man who brought us the bench delivered our sandwiches to us when they came out.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The kimchee that we bought was tasty. A lot of time went into making it. It had a good spice level — not too hot, not too mild. Eight dollars was a tad expensive for this jar, but they give $2 back when you return the jar. However, this is only helpful if you are local. Overall it was tasty, because of the sharp flavors. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Everyone agreed that the bread (they use Acme bakery) was extremely fresh and was simply incredible. The Valencia Street sandwich (Boar’s Head turkey, havarti, avocado, baby arugula, Champagne vinegar-pickled red onions, pickles, tomatoes, garlic aioli, and country Dijon mustard) had a great combo of flavors, however there was a tad too much mayonnaise (aioli). The turkey was extremely moist, and there was a perfect amount of meat-to-condiment ratio. We ordered this sandwich warm, and I would highly recommend doing this instead of eating it cold. We also go the Chicken Katsu Sandwich: lightly fried chicken rolled in Panko on an Acme organic roll with Rhea’s coleslaw, house-pickled red onions and jalapeños, spicy aioli, and a tangy katsu sauce. The sauces were perfect, and the coleslaw was incredible. The chicken was cooked perfect, and all the flavors married nicely. The Korean steak sandwich with marinated rib-eye in soy sauce, garlic, ginger, honey and spices and served on an Acme organic roll with a choice of cheese, chili garlic sauce, house-pickled red onions and jalapeños, grilled onions, fresh red onions, iceberg lettuce, and garlic aioli was very rich. It was one of the best sandwiches I have ever tasted. It was spicy, juicy and flavorful — enough to keep you going all day. The salami sandwich was on the best Dutch crunch roll ever, though it was not quite spicy enough. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>All in all, we would definitely go back if in the city for a quick lunch! 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It’s filled with shops and restaurants and very alive with all kinds of people.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>We arrived about 3:30 and got lucky, in the fact that it wasn’t busy. We took our time looking at the selections. The young staff was very friendly and helpful in assisting us. This place is all about their great sandwiches. They sell “street food” sandwiches that are named after streets in the area (nice idea). They also sell signature sandwiches. Unfortunately the signature sandwiches were all sold out from a busy lunch earlier. (No problem, good excuse to make another visit.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>We chose four different “street food” selections. We weren’t disappointed. All four were fantastic. I had pepper turkey, havarti, and bacon toasted on a Dutch Crunch Roll with avocado, baby arugula, red onions, jalapenos, pickles, tomatoes, and Dijon mustard. This was one of the best sandwiches I’ve had in a really long time. It was perfectly put together where you could taste every ingredient.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>My wife ordered the 19th Street, which had Boar’s Head roast beef, Vermont cheddar, pepper jack, avocado, Champagne vinegar-pickled jalapenos, and arugula on a toasted organic Acme sweet roll. (Also excellent!) The store is very well stocked with beverages of all kinds and lots of chips.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Grab a stool at the window for some great people watching. Don’t forget to check it out. Well worth it! Loved it!\u003c/p>\n\n",
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George, who runs the counter during the day, is really funny and obviously really loves the popularity that Rhea’s is enjoying. The service is good (it can be a bit of a wait during the lunch rush), the seating is limited, and you are fully aware at all times that you are standing in a liquor store. That is, until you start eating the sandwiches and then you don’t really care where you are. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Friends and co-workers have tried the other sandwiches and give them very good marks. (I hear the vegetarian chicken sandwich is very good for any vegetarians out there.) My problem is that I can’t go there and not get one of the sandwiches I listed above. To leave the place without one of those sandwiches in my hand feels wrong, I don’t care if the other sandwiches I try are amazing, I need to have a Korean Steak or a Van Ness. I have gotten so hung up on this that I will force a co-worker to get the Korean Steak while I get the Van Ness and then I FORCE them to share with me. 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We were very fortunate to have pre-read the menu online, because there had just been a delivery of wine and beer just prior to our arrival, and the cases were almost completely blocking their menu. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>After ordering, we went to sit down. There were seven of us: two moms and five kids. However, there was only window seating for five. There was a very nice man (the owner?) who was nice enough to bring us out a wooden bench for additional — he said, “mom” — seating. We came at a good time during the day, because after we ordered it started to get busy, and there was even a customer who was told he would have to wait up to 30 minutes for his order. There was no bathroom in the deli, so we had to walk across the street and use an Irish bar’s bathroom, which they said they had arrangements with. We did not get all of our sandwiches at the same time. It’s a deli, but the same man who brought us the bench delivered our sandwiches to us when they came out.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The kimchee that we bought was tasty. A lot of time went into making it. It had a good spice level — not too hot, not too mild. Eight dollars was a tad expensive for this jar, but they give $2 back when you return the jar. However, this is only helpful if you are local. Overall it was tasty, because of the sharp flavors. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Everyone agreed that the bread (they use Acme bakery) was extremely fresh and was simply incredible. The Valencia Street sandwich (Boar’s Head turkey, havarti, avocado, baby arugula, Champagne vinegar-pickled red onions, pickles, tomatoes, garlic aioli, and country Dijon mustard) had a great combo of flavors, however there was a tad too much mayonnaise (aioli). The turkey was extremely moist, and there was a perfect amount of meat-to-condiment ratio. We ordered this sandwich warm, and I would highly recommend doing this instead of eating it cold. We also go the Chicken Katsu Sandwich: lightly fried chicken rolled in Panko on an Acme organic roll with Rhea’s coleslaw, house-pickled red onions and jalapeños, spicy aioli, and a tangy katsu sauce. The sauces were perfect, and the coleslaw was incredible. The chicken was cooked perfect, and all the flavors married nicely. The Korean steak sandwich with marinated rib-eye in soy sauce, garlic, ginger, honey and spices and served on an Acme organic roll with a choice of cheese, chili garlic sauce, house-pickled red onions and jalapeños, grilled onions, fresh red onions, iceberg lettuce, and garlic aioli was very rich. It was one of the best sandwiches I have ever tasted. It was spicy, juicy and flavorful — enough to keep you going all day. The salami sandwich was on the best Dutch crunch roll ever, though it was not quite spicy enough. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>All in all, we would definitely go back if in the city for a quick lunch! 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I also really liked how the risotto accompanied it. It had a nice mix of herbs and was very flavorful and also not too dense. I thought the gnocchi was just OK, and the salmon with spinach was good, not great. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For dessert, we had a Bing cherry and berry cobbler that was on special and sounded quite good. When it arrived, it was quite a letdown. One tends to expect cobblers to be vibrant and fresh looking. This particular cobbler was slightly grey and not very tasty. We all were pleasantly surprised by the PB&J dessert. It didn’t excite anyone on the page (a familiar theme, actually), but we all really quite happy with it, and it was much different from we thought it would be (also a familiar theme). I loved that the sponge cake was seared, it offered a great flavor. The whole dish was very playful, and all the components worked well together. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The portions were very generous and therefore the meal was of good value. 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However, it was cooked well and not dried out, which can be difficult with a thick cut of chicken. The gravy was also not impressive. My husband said that it reminded him of gravy out of the grocery store jar. The Pot Roast was “killer!” Normally, I am not the biggest fan of pot roast, however, it was braised well, was crispy on the outside, and had a juicy sauce that was not gelatinous. The butterfish was overpowered by the salt flavor of the prosciutto, but was a flavorless fish without it. I could not taste the basil. I appreciated the herb risotto but it was a tad overcooked. The arugula salad was tasty, and the dressing was excellent. I am a bit critical of arugula because of fresh garden arugula I have had recently that was much better. The salmon had a really nice crust; it was juicy and cooked very well. The gnocchi was extremely overcooked and had the texture of “toothpaste,” according to my son. The flavors of the sauce did not come together well at all. 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Need I say more?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Sauce is good bang for your buck with delicious food that you’re familiar with and a great staff of people that take good care of you.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Thank you Ben and staff for all the great food and good times.\u003c/p>\n\u003chr size=\"1\" noshade>\n\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/checkplease/wp-content/uploads/sites/40/2011/09/brian-cummings125x125.jpg\" alt=\"Brian Cummings\" title=\"Brian Cummings\" hspace=\"4\" align=\"left\">\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Name:\u003c/strong> Brian\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Occupation:\u003c/strong> Administrator\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Location:\u003c/strong> San Francisco\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Favorite Restaurant:\u003c/strong> Rhea’s Market and Deli\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Reviewed Sauce:\u003c/strong> Friday, June 17, 2011\u003cbr>\n\u003cbr clear=\"all\">\u003cbr>\nThe restaurant has a fairly nondescript interior design with a good bar. Bourbon (a favorite of mine) features prominently. I started with the Rock and Rye. It was Bulleit bourbon and lemon rock candy. It was very sweet, but good. It certainly gets points for its degenerate novelty, candy and bourbon? Okay, sure. Of the appetizers, we had the sliders that were made from Italian sausage and had mozzarella and a blue cheese dressing. The meat in the slider was very rare, basically raw, which alarmed some of our diners, but the taste was quite good, with the blue cheese dressing being the most prominent flavor. The sliders were served with crispy fried shallots, which everyone enjoyed. Next, we had the mac and cheese, which I was expecting to be very dense and very rich. It was actually not too rich or salty and was really tasty; the cheeses were very balanced, and it had a nice crust. The menu says it is “baked” mac and cheese, though it certainly tasted as though it was boiled then placed under a broiler for a couple of minutes. We also tried the poutine, which, while having melted cheese instead of actual cheese curds, was nonetheless very flavorful and again less dense and rich than one would expect from a dish with potatoes, cheese, and gravy. For salads, we tried the Brussels sprout salad with bacon and vinaigrette. This salad was let down by the fact that the dressing was too bland, it needed another ingredient to add some extra depth, it was too one note. The beet salad was great, but it’s pretty hard to screw up fried goat cheese and beets.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For entrees I had short ribs and I thought they were very good. The meat was very flavorful, and the carrots and Yukon potatoes were cooked perfectly. The sauce of red wine pan gravy was well balanced. I really enjoyed my entrée, but once I tried the Parma prosciutto-wrapped butterfish, I had remorse for not getting that one. The fish was really well cooked and remained very juicy, and the Parma prosciutto was crispy and excellent. I also really liked how the risotto accompanied it. It had a nice mix of herbs and was very flavorful and also not too dense. I thought the gnocchi was just OK, and the salmon with spinach was good, not great. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For dessert, we had a Bing cherry and berry cobbler that was on special and sounded quite good. When it arrived, it was quite a letdown. One tends to expect cobblers to be vibrant and fresh looking. This particular cobbler was slightly grey and not very tasty. We all were pleasantly surprised by the PB&J dessert. It didn’t excite anyone on the page (a familiar theme, actually), but we all really quite happy with it, and it was much different from we thought it would be (also a familiar theme). I loved that the sponge cake was seared, it offered a great flavor. The whole dish was very playful, and all the components worked well together. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The portions were very generous and therefore the meal was of good value. 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It is classic Sonoma and is perfect to end a day of wine tasting. I have to be honest, the same week we went to dinner at this restaurant, I also had lunch there later in the week, and my husband and I stopped in for appetizers the week prior…for the show, of course. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>We walked in at 6:00 for our reservation, and they could not find it. It was very crowded and people were waiting at the bar and in seats behind us. They finally found it, but it was for two days later!! They asked us if we minded sitting at the bar, so they could try to accommodate us. I do not think we had even completely sat down when they grabbed us to take us to our table. Chewy and Amy were the Hosts; they did a fabulous job. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Our waitress, Amanda, took care of us right away. My husband had a Junipero (small batch gin made from the Anchor Steam brewing company) Gin martini up with an olive, which he says are “the best martinis in town.” I usually order a lavender mojito, which is one of the signature drinks and delicious, but decided on my old standard, a Crown Royal and diet Coke, and the cocktail was very good. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>We decided to try some new items on the menu, as we visit this restaurant often. We started with the heirloom radishes. We are a bit spoiled, as we grow our own radishes and eat them right out of the garden. These were different and didn’t have the same spiciness but the anchovy butter with grey sea salt was a delicious accompaniment and it all went very well together.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The fig and arugula salad was next, on old favorite that did not disappoint. We were going to split it, so they very nicely split it on two plates before they brought it out to us. The arugula, as always, was very tasty and fresh, topped with a creamy Laura Chenel goat cheese, toasted pecans, pancetta that they make in-house, and fig and port vinaigrette. Yum!\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For our entrée, I had the seared halibut. It was cooked more than seared and still delicious. It was pan-seared with salt and pepper and olive oil and had a very thin crust; delicious. It was accompanied by a parsley spätzle that had a wild mushroom cream truffle sauce. The tastes were perfect together and soothed my palate. My husband had the top round lamb, which was seasoned perfectly and was a leaner cut than he was expecting. It was not gamey at all. The white bean puree had a nice flavor, a very nice texture, and the fava beans were cooked perfectly. The lavender truffle au jus accompanied the lamb very well. The flavors all married nicely.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Now for dessert! The lavender crème brûlée is a favorite of mine and has the perfect crust and hint of lavender, it is served with a mint leaf that I almost wish I could cut up and eat with the creamy concoction. I had a tawny port to accompany it, one that our waitress, Amanda recommended. It was less expensive than the Five Grapes tawny I was going to order, and I was very impressed. I was in heaven as I completed my dining experience. My husband had the chocolate caramel torte with sea salt and brown butter ice cream. The salt blended into the caramel, which just flows out when you cut into it, and the dark rich chocolate flavors it perfectly. It just melts in your mouth. The syrah port complemented the chocolate flavors perfectly just as the tawny did for my crème brûlée. 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The waiter introduced himself and brought us cocktails to relax and look over the menu (no hurry). We had a table for two at a window looking out on the town square (great seat to watch the activities).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The interior of the restaurant is very nicely decorated with artwork. It was active and alive with patrons. After cocktails, we ordered dinner. The first course was a sampler of cheeses and cured meats with olives, mustard, caper berries, and sliced sourdough baguette. It was delicious! Good starter.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>We each had a salad for the second course. The fig and arugula salad had pancetta, toasted pecans, fig, and port vinaigrette. It was large enough to share and really refreshing and scrumptious after the cheese and hand made coppa and salami. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I chose the wild flounder meunière for my entrée. It was served over Yukon potato puree, Cello spinach, and drizzled with a lemon caper brown butter. This was the best preparation of flounder I’ve had. The fish was crispy, yet fork tender, and the potato and spinach were great complements, but my favorite part was the lemon-caper butter drizzle (fantastic). My wife is not a fan of fish, but she thought it was superb. She chose the flat iron steak with red chard and wild mushroom bread pudding. This was very well executed. (Super tender.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>After dinner we tried one dessert suggested by the waiter. It was a strawberry rhubarb tart with toasted oats and almonds, and pineapple sorbet. When you visit it is a must.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For all this, our bill was $127. I found it to be a great spot. Drive to Sonoma and don’t forget to visit the girl and the fig. 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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>We decided to try some new items on the menu, as we visit this restaurant often. We started with the heirloom radishes. We are a bit spoiled, as we grow our own radishes and eat them right out of the garden. These were different and didn’t have the same spiciness but the anchovy butter with grey sea salt was a delicious accompaniment and it all went very well together.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The fig and arugula salad was next, on old favorite that did not disappoint. We were going to split it, so they very nicely split it on two plates before they brought it out to us. The arugula, as always, was very tasty and fresh, topped with a creamy Laura Chenel goat cheese, toasted pecans, pancetta that they make in-house, and fig and port vinaigrette. Yum!\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For our entrée, I had the seared halibut. It was cooked more than seared and still delicious. It was pan-seared with salt and pepper and olive oil and had a very thin crust; delicious. It was accompanied by a parsley spätzle that had a wild mushroom cream truffle sauce. The tastes were perfect together and soothed my palate. My husband had the top round lamb, which was seasoned perfectly and was a leaner cut than he was expecting. It was not gamey at all. The white bean puree had a nice flavor, a very nice texture, and the fava beans were cooked perfectly. The lavender truffle au jus accompanied the lamb very well. The flavors all married nicely.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Now for dessert! The lavender crème brûlée is a favorite of mine and has the perfect crust and hint of lavender, it is served with a mint leaf that I almost wish I could cut up and eat with the creamy concoction. I had a tawny port to accompany it, one that our waitress, Amanda recommended. It was less expensive than the Five Grapes tawny I was going to order, and I was very impressed. I was in heaven as I completed my dining experience. My husband had the chocolate caramel torte with sea salt and brown butter ice cream. The salt blended into the caramel, which just flows out when you cut into it, and the dark rich chocolate flavors it perfectly. It just melts in your mouth. The syrah port complemented the chocolate flavors perfectly just as the tawny did for my crème brûlée. Delightful!\u003c/p>\n\u003chr size=\"1\" noshade>\n\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/checkplease/wp-content/uploads/sites/40/2011/09/gary-cabano125x125.jpg\" alt=\"Gary Cabano\" title=\"Gary Cabano\" hspace=\"4\" align=\"left\">\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Name:\u003c/strong> Gary\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Occupation:\u003c/strong> Hairstylist\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Location:\u003c/strong> Oakland\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Favorite Restaurant:\u003c/strong> Sauce\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Reviewed the girl and the fig:\u003c/strong> Sunday, June 12, 2011\u003cbr>\n\u003cbr clear=\"all\">\u003cbr>\nWe drove up to Sonoma on a Sunday afternoon and made the drive without traffic. Great start! We arrived early afternoon (3:00) and decided to stroll the shops. Music and art was going on in the square, an added plus. The setting was busy and alive with tourists and locals. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>We had reservations at 6:30 and arrived fifteen minutes early. We were greeted and seated immediately. The waiter introduced himself and brought us cocktails to relax and look over the menu (no hurry). We had a table for two at a window looking out on the town square (great seat to watch the activities).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The interior of the restaurant is very nicely decorated with artwork. It was active and alive with patrons. After cocktails, we ordered dinner. The first course was a sampler of cheeses and cured meats with olives, mustard, caper berries, and sliced sourdough baguette. It was delicious! Good starter.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>We each had a salad for the second course. The fig and arugula salad had pancetta, toasted pecans, fig, and port vinaigrette. It was large enough to share and really refreshing and scrumptious after the cheese and hand made coppa and salami. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I chose the wild flounder meunière for my entrée. It was served over Yukon potato puree, Cello spinach, and drizzled with a lemon caper brown butter. This was the best preparation of flounder I’ve had. The fish was crispy, yet fork tender, and the potato and spinach were great complements, but my favorite part was the lemon-caper butter drizzle (fantastic). My wife is not a fan of fish, but she thought it was superb. She chose the flat iron steak with red chard and wild mushroom bread pudding. This was very well executed. (Super tender.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>After dinner we tried one dessert suggested by the waiter. It was a strawberry rhubarb tart with toasted oats and almonds, and pineapple sorbet. When you visit it is a must.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For all this, our bill was $127. I found it to be a great spot. Drive to Sonoma and don’t forget to visit the girl and the fig. 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TVs and artwork from local artists line the brick walls, and the kitchen is open in the back. The menu impressively includes four different types of pizza: stuffed, deep dish, thin, and extra-thin. The wine and beer lists are fine, a plus is that corkage is only $9, so if you have a good bottle at home, bring it.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But none of that really matters. You’re not there for the ambience. You’re not there for the appetizers, the salads, the thin crust pizza, or the wine list. You’re there for one reason: the mountainous slab of Chicago-style pizza that no other restaurant does this well. If you’re watching your calories or counting carbs, don’t go to Patxi’s. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Chicago-Style Pizza 101:\u003c/strong> There are two types of pie: deep dish and stuffed. Deep dish was “created” by Pizzeria Uno in the 1940s, whereas stuffed was “created” by Giordano’s in the 1970s. Both are based on old Italian family recipes, so saying they were “created” by these pizzerias is akin to saying that Columbus “discovered” America. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But I digress. Let’s investigate pizza construction. The two styles are similar, but not identical.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Patxi’s stays true to the typical deep-dish cornmeal crust, with sidewalls that can stand three inches or more off your plate. Working up from the crust, you next get your toppings – traditionally just Italian sausage – topped by a heavy portion of mozzarella cheese. A hearty dollop of tomato sauce then goes on top. We ordered our deep-dish pie with the Italian sausage and the spicy coppa. I’d skip the coppa in the future, as it didn’t add any value. But the sausage flavor jumped out from the pizza, and the cornmeal crust was the most flavorful I’ve ever had. Sorry Pizzeria Uno; Patxi’s stole this round.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Stuffed pizza is nearly identical, but foregoes the cornmeal for a buttery, flaky crust, and adds a thin second layer of dough right below the sauce, above the cheese and toppings. This layer – often mistaken for more cheese – keeps the sauce securely on top of the pie, almost completely separated from the rest of the ingredients. This helps maintain the necessary structural integrity to keep it all together.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I went to college in Chicago, and having a Giordano’s very close to campus at least partially explained my “freshman 15.” Since leaving Chicago in 2000, I’ve searched far and wide for a pizza that compares to Giordano’s and Uno’s. Not until I visited Patxi’s in Hayes Valley did I find it.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Both styles of pie take roughly 45 minutes to cook, and there is often a line to get seated (even on a Monday night). My rule of thumb is to arrive before I’m actually hungry. That way, I don’t waste valuable stomach space on fillers such as salad while I wait. I’m not there for the salad!\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A compulsive Facebooker, I immediately checked in at Patxi’s upon arrival. As I did so, Facebook offered me a deal: a free soda or a $1 PBR. Sold! I appreciate Patxi’s embrace of technology.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A large Patxi’s pie will cost around $30 and will feed four people to capacity. If three people try to finish a large, at least one will end up in the ER needing immediate cardiac assistance. This stuff is HEAVY. Your jeans are going to fit a lot tighter when you waddle out than when you arrived. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But wow, is it good.\u003c/p>\n\u003chr size=\"1\" noshade>\n\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/checkplease/wp-content/uploads/sites/40/2011/09/julie-castro125x125.jpg\" alt=\"Julie Castro\" title=\"Julie Castro\" hspace=\"4\" align=\"left\">\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Name:\u003c/strong> Julie\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Occupation:\u003c/strong> Marketing Manager\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Location:\u003c/strong> San Francisco\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Favorite Restaurant:\u003c/strong> Mercury Lounge\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Reviewed Patxi’s Pizza:\u003c/strong> Sunday, May 29, 2011\u003cbr>\n\u003cbr clear=\"all\">\u003cbr>\nThis small restaurant is located in the lively area of Hayes Valley amid other bars and restaurants. It was difficult for me to find street parking when I drove, but I eventually did after circling the nearby streets for while. I can see how this can be frustrating for some drivers, but it was worth the drive.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This restaurant is cozy and is an ideal family spot for dinner. Upon entering I was immediately greeted with a smile and showed to a table. The service throughout the meal was excellent. The waiter was friendly and took our order in a timely manner. He also checked on our table frequently and refilled our drinks before we even asked when he saw they were running low.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I started out with a traditional Caesar salad, which was perfectly prepared, with just the right amount of dressing and anchovy flavor. Next I moved on to the main attraction: the pizza dishes. I decided to try two different pizzas with distinctive flavors. My first one was the Caliente pizza. I absolutely love Spanish chorizo so I was thrilled when I saw this ingredient in one of their pizza dishes. I like the fact that they offer several different pizza crust options, from their signature deep dish to a light crust option. For the Caliente pizza. I tried the original signature “Chicago Stuffed” style – a hearty deep dish pizza with layers and layers of cheese. This pizza was delicious — the combination of the chorizo, jalapeños, and coppa was mouth-watering. I would definitely recommend this to those who like spicy pizzas (I’m a huge spicy food fan!), because this one did not disappoint — it was bursting with flavor! It might be a little too spicy for those not used to spicy dishes, given the abundance of sliced jalapeños in each slice.\u003cbr>\nThe second pizza I ordered was the Greek pizza, which I also enjoyed. The artichokes and flavor of this pizza was a pure medley in my mouth with artichoke hearts, green olives, red bell peppers, and feta. These ingredients together were pure perfection. For this pizza, I decided to try a different crust style and went with the “Patxi’s Pan Pizza” style. This crust style is considered a lighter deep dish and features a crunchy cornmeal style crust. I’ve never had cornmeal crust in my pizza before and decided to give this a try. I was expecting this crust to be unique and fantastic, but was a bit disappointed. I could distinctively taste the cornmeal and the flavor was OK, but not stellar enough for me to recommend it over the signature crust style. In my opinion, it didn’t really add anything special to this pizza and wasn’t a real standout, at least with the Greek pizza flavors. I wouldn’t order this cornmeal style again, given that it didn’t “wow” me over the signature style crust or provide any flavor balance whatsoever. Maybe I just prefer traditional crust styles and cornmeal isn’t my “must have” ingredient or flavor when I think of pizzas. I may try their other thinner crust options on a future visit to compare.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The wait for the pizzas was a bit longer than I expected and am normally used to, but after reading the menu I noticed that they put waiting/prep time for the pizzas (e.g. 35-40 minutes for “Chicago Stuffed” style).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In my opinion, the value was good for the quality of the pizza. This isn’t your average fast food pizza, and it shows. In summary, I would recommend this place and thought it was a great place for family or casual group dining. The pizzas were cooked well. 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So it was with a mild lack of enthusiasm and low expectations that I ventured to Patxi’s at 6:00 on a Sunday night. It’s a very nice neighborhood. You could easily window shop while you wait for a table, but we got one right away. I like the interior of the place. It’s cozy, and I love the brick wall with hanging art pieces on one side. The tables and chairs are straightforward and comfortable, and they have shakers of hot pepper flakes and parmesan on each table. For drinks, they had a decent wine-by-the-glass selection, but I was thrilled to see Stella Artois on tap, as well as several other beer selections available by the pint. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Our group started with an antipasto platter, which included aged cheddar from Cowgirl Creamery (nicely crumbly and as tasty as a Parmigiano-Reggiano), a selection of three meats (we chose hot coppa, Genovese salami, and mortadella), olives, grapes, and flat cracker-like breadsticks. I thought it was very fairly priced at $9.95. We then moved on to an iceberg wedge salad, or more accurately an iceberg head salad. It was so huge it was enough for all four of us to share and arrived topped with grape tomatoes, bacon, and a chunky blue cheese dressing. There was a teeny bit of browning on the underside of the lettuce head, but that was easy enough to cut away. The salad was otherwise crisp and refreshing, though we did need to request extra dressing.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Now for the pizza. They offer four varieties: deep dish or Chicago “stuffed” pizza (their flagship pie as stated on the menu), pan pizza, thin crust, and extra thin crust. None of us had ever been to Patxi’s before, so we wanted to try a little bit of everything, and settled on their classic meat stuffed pizza (pepperoni, Italian sausage, and Canadian bacon), the spinach-pesto pan pizza, and prosciutto and mozzarella thin crust pizza. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Don’t order the thin crust. I don’t understand why Chicago style pizza places try to make thin crust out of the same dough they use for deep dish. The texture is never right. I also had issues with how they add the prosciutto to this pizza. My favorite pizza place slices the prosciutto paper thin and adds it on top of the finished pizza, but at Patxi’s it was sliced thicker and baked with the pizza, making it taste more like funky ham than prosciutto.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The stuffed or the pan is definitely the way to go here, although I have to admit I couldn’t tell the difference between the stuffed and pan styles. Apparently there’s an extra layer of crust lurking in there somewhere, but I couldn’t find it. My favorite was the spinach-pesto pan pizza just because the pesto was so good. I also enjoyed the classic meat stuffed pizza, with its nice balance of cheese, savory meats, tangy sauce, and flaky crust. 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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Chicago-Style Pizza 101:\u003c/strong> There are two types of pie: deep dish and stuffed. Deep dish was “created” by Pizzeria Uno in the 1940s, whereas stuffed was “created” by Giordano’s in the 1970s. Both are based on old Italian family recipes, so saying they were “created” by these pizzerias is akin to saying that Columbus “discovered” America. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But I digress. Let’s investigate pizza construction. The two styles are similar, but not identical.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Patxi’s stays true to the typical deep-dish cornmeal crust, with sidewalls that can stand three inches or more off your plate. Working up from the crust, you next get your toppings – traditionally just Italian sausage – topped by a heavy portion of mozzarella cheese. A hearty dollop of tomato sauce then goes on top. We ordered our deep-dish pie with the Italian sausage and the spicy coppa. I’d skip the coppa in the future, as it didn’t add any value. But the sausage flavor jumped out from the pizza, and the cornmeal crust was the most flavorful I’ve ever had. Sorry Pizzeria Uno; Patxi’s stole this round.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Stuffed pizza is nearly identical, but foregoes the cornmeal for a buttery, flaky crust, and adds a thin second layer of dough right below the sauce, above the cheese and toppings. This layer – often mistaken for more cheese – keeps the sauce securely on top of the pie, almost completely separated from the rest of the ingredients. This helps maintain the necessary structural integrity to keep it all together.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I went to college in Chicago, and having a Giordano’s very close to campus at least partially explained my “freshman 15.” Since leaving Chicago in 2000, I’ve searched far and wide for a pizza that compares to Giordano’s and Uno’s. Not until I visited Patxi’s in Hayes Valley did I find it.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Both styles of pie take roughly 45 minutes to cook, and there is often a line to get seated (even on a Monday night). My rule of thumb is to arrive before I’m actually hungry. That way, I don’t waste valuable stomach space on fillers such as salad while I wait. I’m not there for the salad!\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A compulsive Facebooker, I immediately checked in at Patxi’s upon arrival. As I did so, Facebook offered me a deal: a free soda or a $1 PBR. Sold! I appreciate Patxi’s embrace of technology.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A large Patxi’s pie will cost around $30 and will feed four people to capacity. If three people try to finish a large, at least one will end up in the ER needing immediate cardiac assistance. This stuff is HEAVY. Your jeans are going to fit a lot tighter when you waddle out than when you arrived. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But wow, is it good.\u003c/p>\n\u003chr size=\"1\" noshade>\n\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/checkplease/wp-content/uploads/sites/40/2011/09/julie-castro125x125.jpg\" alt=\"Julie Castro\" title=\"Julie Castro\" hspace=\"4\" align=\"left\">\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Name:\u003c/strong> Julie\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Occupation:\u003c/strong> Marketing Manager\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Location:\u003c/strong> San Francisco\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Favorite Restaurant:\u003c/strong> Mercury Lounge\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Reviewed Patxi’s Pizza:\u003c/strong> Sunday, May 29, 2011\u003cbr>\n\u003cbr clear=\"all\">\u003cbr>\nThis small restaurant is located in the lively area of Hayes Valley amid other bars and restaurants. It was difficult for me to find street parking when I drove, but I eventually did after circling the nearby streets for while. I can see how this can be frustrating for some drivers, but it was worth the drive.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This restaurant is cozy and is an ideal family spot for dinner. Upon entering I was immediately greeted with a smile and showed to a table. The service throughout the meal was excellent. The waiter was friendly and took our order in a timely manner. He also checked on our table frequently and refilled our drinks before we even asked when he saw they were running low.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I started out with a traditional Caesar salad, which was perfectly prepared, with just the right amount of dressing and anchovy flavor. Next I moved on to the main attraction: the pizza dishes. I decided to try two different pizzas with distinctive flavors. My first one was the Caliente pizza. I absolutely love Spanish chorizo so I was thrilled when I saw this ingredient in one of their pizza dishes. I like the fact that they offer several different pizza crust options, from their signature deep dish to a light crust option. For the Caliente pizza. I tried the original signature “Chicago Stuffed” style – a hearty deep dish pizza with layers and layers of cheese. This pizza was delicious — the combination of the chorizo, jalapeños, and coppa was mouth-watering. I would definitely recommend this to those who like spicy pizzas (I’m a huge spicy food fan!), because this one did not disappoint — it was bursting with flavor! It might be a little too spicy for those not used to spicy dishes, given the abundance of sliced jalapeños in each slice.\u003cbr>\nThe second pizza I ordered was the Greek pizza, which I also enjoyed. The artichokes and flavor of this pizza was a pure medley in my mouth with artichoke hearts, green olives, red bell peppers, and feta. These ingredients together were pure perfection. For this pizza, I decided to try a different crust style and went with the “Patxi’s Pan Pizza” style. This crust style is considered a lighter deep dish and features a crunchy cornmeal style crust. I’ve never had cornmeal crust in my pizza before and decided to give this a try. I was expecting this crust to be unique and fantastic, but was a bit disappointed. I could distinctively taste the cornmeal and the flavor was OK, but not stellar enough for me to recommend it over the signature crust style. In my opinion, it didn’t really add anything special to this pizza and wasn’t a real standout, at least with the Greek pizza flavors. I wouldn’t order this cornmeal style again, given that it didn’t “wow” me over the signature style crust or provide any flavor balance whatsoever. Maybe I just prefer traditional crust styles and cornmeal isn’t my “must have” ingredient or flavor when I think of pizzas. I may try their other thinner crust options on a future visit to compare.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The wait for the pizzas was a bit longer than I expected and am normally used to, but after reading the menu I noticed that they put waiting/prep time for the pizzas (e.g. 35-40 minutes for “Chicago Stuffed” style).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In my opinion, the value was good for the quality of the pizza. This isn’t your average fast food pizza, and it shows. In summary, I would recommend this place and thought it was a great place for family or casual group dining. The pizzas were cooked well. The attentive and friendly staff was definitely a plus. \u003c/p>\n\u003chr size=\"1\" noshade>\n\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/checkplease/wp-content/uploads/sites/40/2011/09/karen-moon125x125.jpg\" alt=\"Karen Moon\" title=\"Karen Moon\" hspace=\"4\" align=\"left\">\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Name:\u003c/strong> Karen\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Occupation:\u003c/strong> Stenographer\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Location:\u003c/strong> Oakland\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Favorite Restaurant:\u003c/strong> Trueburger\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Reviewed Patxi’s Pizza:\u003c/strong> Sunday, May 29, 2011\u003cbr>\n\u003cbr clear=\"all\">\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I’m not a fan of Chicago style pizza. Cheesy, foldy, oily New York style — oh, yes. Those wood-fired and Neapolitan brick oven blistered pizzas — definitely yes. But deep dish has never really done it for me. Too thick, too bready, and the tomato sauce on top tastes like it was dumped from a can onto the pizza. So it was with a mild lack of enthusiasm and low expectations that I ventured to Patxi’s at 6:00 on a Sunday night. It’s a very nice neighborhood. You could easily window shop while you wait for a table, but we got one right away. I like the interior of the place. It’s cozy, and I love the brick wall with hanging art pieces on one side. The tables and chairs are straightforward and comfortable, and they have shakers of hot pepper flakes and parmesan on each table. For drinks, they had a decent wine-by-the-glass selection, but I was thrilled to see Stella Artois on tap, as well as several other beer selections available by the pint. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Our group started with an antipasto platter, which included aged cheddar from Cowgirl Creamery (nicely crumbly and as tasty as a Parmigiano-Reggiano), a selection of three meats (we chose hot coppa, Genovese salami, and mortadella), olives, grapes, and flat cracker-like breadsticks. I thought it was very fairly priced at $9.95. We then moved on to an iceberg wedge salad, or more accurately an iceberg head salad. It was so huge it was enough for all four of us to share and arrived topped with grape tomatoes, bacon, and a chunky blue cheese dressing. There was a teeny bit of browning on the underside of the lettuce head, but that was easy enough to cut away. The salad was otherwise crisp and refreshing, though we did need to request extra dressing.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Now for the pizza. They offer four varieties: deep dish or Chicago “stuffed” pizza (their flagship pie as stated on the menu), pan pizza, thin crust, and extra thin crust. None of us had ever been to Patxi’s before, so we wanted to try a little bit of everything, and settled on their classic meat stuffed pizza (pepperoni, Italian sausage, and Canadian bacon), the spinach-pesto pan pizza, and prosciutto and mozzarella thin crust pizza. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Don’t order the thin crust. I don’t understand why Chicago style pizza places try to make thin crust out of the same dough they use for deep dish. The texture is never right. I also had issues with how they add the prosciutto to this pizza. My favorite pizza place slices the prosciutto paper thin and adds it on top of the finished pizza, but at Patxi’s it was sliced thicker and baked with the pizza, making it taste more like funky ham than prosciutto.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The stuffed or the pan is definitely the way to go here, although I have to admit I couldn’t tell the difference between the stuffed and pan styles. Apparently there’s an extra layer of crust lurking in there somewhere, but I couldn’t find it. My favorite was the spinach-pesto pan pizza just because the pesto was so good. I also enjoyed the classic meat stuffed pizza, with its nice balance of cheese, savory meats, tangy sauce, and flaky crust. 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"content": "\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Mercury Lounge: Reviews\u003c/strong> | \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/checkplease/?p=5407\">restaurant info + video\u003c/a> | \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/checkplease/?p=5415\">recipe\u003c/a> | \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/checkplease/?p=5384\">full episode video\u003c/a> | \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Other ways to watch episode online (and on video iPod):\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"http://www.kqed.org/.stream/anon/tv/checkplease/cp605iPod.m4v\">\u003cstrong>Download episode\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> (requires \u003ca href=\"http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/\">iTunes\u003c/a> or \u003ca href=\"http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/win.html\">QuickTime\u003c/a>)\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/checkplease/?page_id=122\">\u003cstrong>Subscribe to Video Podcast\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/checkplease/wp-content/uploads/sites/40/2011/09/julie-castro125x125.jpg\" alt=\"Julie Castro\" title=\"Julie Castro\" hspace=\"4\" align=\"left\">\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Name:\u003c/strong> Julie\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Occupation:\u003c/strong> Marketing Manager\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Location:\u003c/strong> San Francisco\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Favorite Restaurant:\u003c/strong> Mercury Lounge\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Reviewed Mercury Lounge:\u003c/strong> Thursday, May 26, 2011\u003cbr>\n\u003cbr clear=\"all\">\u003cbr>\nMercury Lounge is a small bar/restaurant tucked in the SOMA neighborhood. It’s a great place to relax over hearty, Asian fusion food. Given my Filipino heritage, I like the variety of the dishes and appreciate the burst of flavors from the dishes, which include sauces and ingredients such as vinegar and soy sauce. I normally go here for Sunday brunch and during fun events like Tuesday trivia nights for dinner or happy hour. A parking garage next to the restaurant provides easy parking. The restaurant atmosphere is modern with dark woods and furniture, and the bar is situated close to the entrance.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>What I really like about the dishes here is that they are designed for sharing, which provides a great way to try a little bit of everything and makes the dining experience more intimate. The dinner menu has a variety of dishes divided into small appetizers (“Refreshing Starts”), slightly larger dishes (“Warming”) and larger main dishes (“Hearty”) with traditional rice dishes and side dishes as well. Most of the dishes are served with the perfect sauce, usually a vinegar type that brings out the flavor in the dishes.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>During my last dinner here, I ordered a variety of dishes. I started with some of my favorite appetizers. The cucumber salad is a simple, refreshing salad with sliced green cucumbers, red onions, ginger, and a vinegar dressing. It’s a perfect way to begin before moving on to some of the heartier dishes and the salad provides a balance for some of the richer appetizers. One of my ultimate favorite appetizers is the fried oyster plate. The oysters are crunchy and fried to perfection, served with the perfect tangy vinegar sauce that makes the oysters just melt in your mouth. I also ordered the honey-walnut prawns with candied walnuts, which is a classic favorite. A dish I tried for the first time is a unique take on pizza: Asian-style. The Pinakbet Pizza incorporates Philippine shrimp paste, which is known for its rich, salty flavor. This ingredient is normally used in a variety of traditional Philippine meat dishes to add a salty, smoky flavor. The pizza is then topped with tomatoes and mozzarella, classic pizza ingredients. The flavor of the pizza is definitely different and provides an unusual take on pizza. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The fried rice plates are all excellent. I would recommend the pork adobo fried rice or sesame chicken fried rice, which is what I ordered during my most recent dinner there. The rice has grilled chicken pieces, shredded carrots, egg, and green onions and the combination is excellent. The rice plate is great complement to one of my favorite side dishes, the Eggplant Miso, which, like the cucumber salad, is a simple dish but packs a lot of flavor with a special miso soy sauce and green onions. To go along with the rice dish, I also ordered the Korean chicken, which is grilled and marinated and served on top of noodles.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For drinks, I recommend trying some of their unique cocktails. My personal favorite is the Mercury Royale, which is sparkling white wine served with an edible candied hibiscus flower for an additional sweet flavor. I also enjoy the Bloody Mercury, their take on the Bloody Mary, which includes wasabi and soy sauce for an extra kick.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Don’t forget the dessert! I highly recommend the open-face Turon – a flaky, crispy flatbread topped with vanilla ice cream, sautéed bananas and jackfruit (a traditional Asian fruit used in many desserts), all topped with a sweet cinnamon rum sauce. It’s the perfect way to end a meal here and like all the other dishes the size makes it perfect for sharing.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I would recommend Mercury Lounge for casual dining with friends. The costs can get a bit pricey, depending on how many dishes and/or drinks ordered, but overall the food, and modern /casual bar atmosphere is great if you want Asian food packed with flavor. Aside from dinner, I would also recommend going here for Sunday brunch for the bottomless mimosas and Bloody Mary’s and tasty egg and rice dishes.\u003c/p>\n\u003chr size=\"1\" noshade>\n\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/checkplease/wp-content/uploads/sites/40/2011/09/karen-moon125x125.jpg\" alt=\"Karen Moon\" title=\"Karen Moon\" hspace=\"4\" align=\"left\">\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Name:\u003c/strong> Karen\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Occupation:\u003c/strong> Stenographer\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Location:\u003c/strong> Oakland\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Favorite Restaurant:\u003c/strong> Trueburger\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Reviewed Mercury Lounge:\u003c/strong> Wednesday, June 1, 2011\u003cbr>\n\u003cbr clear=\"all\">\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Mercury Lounge has multiple personalities. It’s a lively sports bar. It’s a nightclub and live music venue. It’s a restaurant, or it wants to be. What it isn’t, however, is the swanky Zen-like lounge depicted in the photos on their website, complete with romantic candlelit tables, tucked-away seating areas, and a minimalist modern space where one can enjoy contemporary Asian cuisine. Our immediate impression of Mercury Lounge was nothing more than a loud bar crowded with musical equipment and in general disarray. And no hostess in sight.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>We were eventually shown to a table for two in the small dining area opposite the bar space. On one side we had a lively crowd cheering at the baseball game being broadcast on their enormous TV, an apparent replacement of the modern artwork in their website photos. The table on our opposite side held a gaggle of girls out for ladies night. Everyone seemed to be having a good time, but the high volume of noise made conversation challenging.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The drinks list looked promising with an array of cocktails like a Thai Basil Gimlet, Mercury Mojito, and Red Ginger Fizz. We ordered two of the gimlets. At $9 each and in light of what appeared to be a bar-focused establishment, I was hopeful but ultimately disappointed. Both the gimlet and the mojito I ordered later lacked balance. One desperately needed sweetness, the other needed acid. I can’t say I enjoyed them, but they did at least have booze in them.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The Mercury Lounge menu is comprised of a chef’s tasting menu and an a la carte dinner menu with categories like “refreshing,” “warming,” “hearty,” and “traditional.” The Asian-influenced dishes include Thai, Korean, and Filipino items, some with an American twist. We started with spicy tuna on yam chips, which was basically a tuna poke, topped with tobiko and served on a slightly stale purple yam chip. At $12 for four tuna-topped chips, I didn’t think it was the greatest value, but at least the flavors were pleasant enough. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Next was an Asian pear salad that the menu described as accompanied by lettuce, bean sprouts, and a dressing made with gochujang, which I later learned to be a fermented Korean hot chili sauce. The salad we were served included the aforementioned items plus — wait for it — slices of beef. I’m no vegetarian, but I still don’t like finding meat where I don’t expect to see it. There was no chili heat in the dressing either, just the typical sweet and soy flavors you get in any chain restaurant “Asian” salad. The combination certainly didn’t highlight the Asian pears, which seemed to be treated as an afterthought rather than the star of the dish.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Our other dishes were crab curry fried rice, which was a generous portion and included little pieces of Chinese sausage, and while I thought I detected a crabby essence in the curry flavor, there were no identifiable pieces of crab in the dish. The hoisin-glazed short ribs (actually baby back ribs) were cooked to a nice point of tenderness (the meat came easily off the bone), but the glaze was so sickly sweet it was inedible. The hoisin was combined with something reminiscent of sugary breakfast cereal, forming a sort of crust on the outside of the ribs, minus the crunch. The meat when separated from the glaze was flavorless. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Throughout this lackluster dining experience, we were assaulted by sound checks and high-pitched feedback noises, along with staff and band members standing on tables to run cable, set up video cameras, etc. This was all fairly disruptive on its own, but once the band started playing at 8:40 p.m. (about 20 feet from our table), the noise was intolerable. I had no problem with the music (pretty decent reggae in fact), but it was much too close in too tight of a space for my comfort.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I was confused by Mercury Lounge. Maybe some people would enjoy this atmosphere during dinner, but it made my already questionable evening just plain unpleasant. For me, the noise level combined with the mediocre food and cocktails will not be worth a second visit. \u003c/p>\n\u003chr size=\"1\" noshade>\n\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/checkplease/wp-content/uploads/sites/40/2011/09/brian-baker125x125.jpg\" alt=\"Brian Baker\" title=\"Brian Baker\" hspace=\"4\" align=\"left\">\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Name:\u003c/strong> Brian\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Occupation:\u003c/strong> VP/Sales Channel Manager\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Location:\u003c/strong> San Francisco\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Favorite Restaurant:\u003c/strong> Patxi’s Pizza\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Reviewed Mercury Lounge:\u003c/strong> Saturday, June 4, 2011\u003cbr>\n\u003cbr clear=\"all\">\u003cbr>\nMercury Lounge is truly a unique place, even for a city with a restaurant scene as diverse as San Francisco’s. A Filipino-focused, Pan-Asian restaurant, Mercury Lounge turns into a DJ club at 10:00 PM and packs in the clubbers until the wee hours.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>We have a bit of an identity crisis on our hands. Austere concrete floors and an industrial vibe accentuate a simple, Asian-inspired décor. A playlist cranks 80s tunes, and the TVs that line the walls show sporting events (the NHL finals for our dinner). Overall, it is a very eclectic (odd?) combination. With seating for maybe only 30 people, there is a LOT of open space in the property, including an entire extra storefront that remains dark during daytime hours. When the DJ starts spinning at 10:00, the space comes alive with revelers; when we sat for dinner at 7:45 PM, we were among the only patrons.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I’m not generally a fan of Pan-Asian restaurants. Although I absolutely love the food from every corner of Asia, I often find that Pan-Asian places do everything satisfactorily, but nothing particularly well. I’d rate Mercury Lounge better than most, but still falling into that trap. My group of five adults started off with lumpia rolls — a Filipino staple — along with fried oysters, spicy tuna tartar, and the honey walnut prawns. The lumpia were perfectly crispy on the outside with a tasty mash of meaty filling on the inside. I love lumpia, and these were very good ones. The oysters were nicely fried and quite fresh, though lacking in any sort of Asian flavor. The prawns were huge and fantastic, but the tuna tartar disappointed with its blandness. I worship raw tuna in all of it forms, but this preparation lacked any flavor profile whatsoever.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The main courses were the highlights, led by the pork sisig. A classic Filipino dish, the delectable sisig is a sizzling platter of generous cuts of pork seasoned with vinegar and served with chilies and onions. This dish absolutely stole the show for my group. Coming in a close second was the Shaking Pepper Beef, a ridiculously tender slab of beef tenderloin that gets wok seared and seasoned marvelously. We also tried both the kimchi fried rice and the pork adobo fried rice. If you pulled the actual kimchi and pork out of the dishes, you’d be rewarded by their authenticity. Unfortunately, the remainder of the fried rice was under-seasoned and quite boring. Speaking of boring, the spicy garlic noodles had no discernable flavor whatsoever. Stick to the meat dishes.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Our service at Mercury Lounge was fantastic. Our waitress was friendly, knowledgeable, and very attentive. The five adults in our group ate everything family style, and she took notice of this and made sure we got five of everything: five prawns, five oysters, etc. This seemingly minute detail was not overlooked by our group; it’s frustrating when you get four prawns to split amongst five people! A+ on service.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Then there’s the wine list… Wow, failure. Keep in mind that we are in San Francisco, the wine capital of the US. To meet the needs of their patrons, Mercury Lounge offers exactly five wines, listed by grape varietal. The menu doesn’t list the producer of the wine, nor the vintage, nor even the price! I don’t mean to be a wine snob, but that’s not acceptable – not in this town! Massive upgrade needed here.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Overall, I’d say that Mercury Lounge is a DJ lounge first and a restaurant second. Some dishes truly shine, while others seem like menu filler. A bit more focus on the food, and bit less on the music would improve the restaurant’s long-term chances of success.\u003c/p>\n\n",
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Everyone seemed to be having a good time, but the high volume of noise made conversation challenging.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The drinks list looked promising with an array of cocktails like a Thai Basil Gimlet, Mercury Mojito, and Red Ginger Fizz. We ordered two of the gimlets. At $9 each and in light of what appeared to be a bar-focused establishment, I was hopeful but ultimately disappointed. Both the gimlet and the mojito I ordered later lacked balance. One desperately needed sweetness, the other needed acid. I can’t say I enjoyed them, but they did at least have booze in them.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The Mercury Lounge menu is comprised of a chef’s tasting menu and an a la carte dinner menu with categories like “refreshing,” “warming,” “hearty,” and “traditional.” The Asian-influenced dishes include Thai, Korean, and Filipino items, some with an American twist. 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A Filipino-focused, Pan-Asian restaurant, Mercury Lounge turns into a DJ club at 10:00 PM and packs in the clubbers until the wee hours.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>We have a bit of an identity crisis on our hands. Austere concrete floors and an industrial vibe accentuate a simple, Asian-inspired décor. A playlist cranks 80s tunes, and the TVs that line the walls show sporting events (the NHL finals for our dinner). Overall, it is a very eclectic (odd?) combination. With seating for maybe only 30 people, there is a LOT of open space in the property, including an entire extra storefront that remains dark during daytime hours. When the DJ starts spinning at 10:00, the space comes alive with revelers; when we sat for dinner at 7:45 PM, we were among the only patrons.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I’m not generally a fan of Pan-Asian restaurants. Although I absolutely love the food from every corner of Asia, I often find that Pan-Asian places do everything satisfactorily, but nothing particularly well. 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