Comments on: San Francisco SM Meetup, December 5? [UPDATED...again] http://sepiamutiny.com/blog/2008/11/28/san_francisco_s/ All that flavorful brownness in one savory packet Sat, 30 Nov 2013 11:11:28 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: A N N A http://sepiamutiny.com/blog/2008/11/28/san_francisco_s/comment-page-2/#comment-223388 A N N A Thu, 04 Dec 2008 22:22:19 +0000 http://sepiamutiny.com?p=5538#comment-223388 <p>Okay Mutineers, time to move this here discussion over to <a href="http://www.sepiamutiny.com/sepia/archives/005543.html">the newest, latest Meetup thread</a>, to prevent confusion. Closing in 3, 2, 1 (contact!).</p> Okay Mutineers, time to move this here discussion over to the newest, latest Meetup thread, to prevent confusion. Closing in 3, 2, 1 (contact!).

]]> By: A N N A http://sepiamutiny.com/blog/2008/11/28/san_francisco_s/comment-page-2/#comment-223385 A N N A Thu, 04 Dec 2008 21:50:36 +0000 http://sepiamutiny.com?p=5538#comment-223385 <p><i>66 · <b>Satya</b> <a href="http://www.sepiamutiny.com/sepia/archives/005538.html#comment223375">said</a></i></p> <blockquote>B'sides, I'm a lurker whose sole contributions to this site have been in the frivolous realm of straight-haired I-banker girls with a fetish for La Perla undergarments, so you'll hardly miss me. :-)</blockquote> <p>Are you kidding me? You say frivolous, I say <em>vital</em>. Besides, half (sometimes more!) of our meetup attendees are lurkers. Poo. I wish you could make it. Thanks for the additional advice/information, I think the 6:30 plan is a good one. It's nice that they're willing to call to let people know they can be seated. :) See? Very helpful!</p> 66 · Satya said

B’sides, I’m a lurker whose sole contributions to this site have been in the frivolous realm of straight-haired I-banker girls with a fetish for La Perla undergarments, so you’ll hardly miss me. :-)

Are you kidding me? You say frivolous, I say vital. Besides, half (sometimes more!) of our meetup attendees are lurkers. Poo. I wish you could make it. Thanks for the additional advice/information, I think the 6:30 plan is a good one. It’s nice that they’re willing to call to let people know they can be seated. :) See? Very helpful!

]]> By: Manju http://sepiamutiny.com/blog/2008/11/28/san_francisco_s/comment-page-2/#comment-223379 Manju Thu, 04 Dec 2008 20:34:27 +0000 http://sepiamutiny.com?p=5538#comment-223379 <p><i>64 · <B><A href="http://www.thelangarhall.com" rel=nofollow>Camille</A></B> <a href="http://www.sepiamutiny.com/sepia/archives/005538.html#comment223346">said</a></i></p> <blockquote>Lonely Palm is also fun</blockquote> <p>Sure, but on a <i>friday </i>night?</p> 64 · Camille said

Lonely Palm is also fun

Sure, but on a friday night?

]]> By: Satya http://sepiamutiny.com/blog/2008/11/28/san_francisco_s/comment-page-2/#comment-223376 Satya Thu, 04 Dec 2008 19:56:28 +0000 http://sepiamutiny.com?p=5538#comment-223376 <p>Seriously, I don't get the haterade for Dosa. The crowd sucks sometimes and, often, you have waiters with the most egregious mispronunciations of food items. But they <b>do</b> have a larger menu than Udupi and I think their selections can be more interesting if you're in the mood for something a little less basic. I certainly prefer Udupi and what people might consider "more authentic Indian" food, but I'd hardly say that authenticity is a barometer for good food, and I wouldn't classify Dosa as fusion, either (not like the now defunct Tallulah's, anyway). And given that most Indian restaurants in San Francisco are completely devoid of atmosphere or liveliness, Dosa is a nice reprieve from the banal. I also applaud that the restaurant has made South Indian food more accessible to unaccustomed palates ('specially those of the Naan 'N Curry variety), even if I wish there were more alternatives to choose from.</p> Seriously, I don’t get the haterade for Dosa. The crowd sucks sometimes and, often, you have waiters with the most egregious mispronunciations of food items. But they do have a larger menu than Udupi and I think their selections can be more interesting if you’re in the mood for something a little less basic. I certainly prefer Udupi and what people might consider “more authentic Indian” food, but I’d hardly say that authenticity is a barometer for good food, and I wouldn’t classify Dosa as fusion, either (not like the now defunct Tallulah’s, anyway). And given that most Indian restaurants in San Francisco are completely devoid of atmosphere or liveliness, Dosa is a nice reprieve from the banal. I also applaud that the restaurant has made South Indian food more accessible to unaccustomed palates (‘specially those of the Naan ‘N Curry variety), even if I wish there were more alternatives to choose from.

]]> By: Satya http://sepiamutiny.com/blog/2008/11/28/san_francisco_s/comment-page-2/#comment-223375 Satya Thu, 04 Dec 2008 19:45:24 +0000 http://sepiamutiny.com?p=5538#comment-223375 <p>Eek--didn't mean to be unhelpful, ANNA. I've just spent too many evenings struggling to get seated at both Udupi and Dosa, so now I just go for early dinners (like 5 pm) or brunches. P</p> <p>I think both 6:30 and 7:30 are likely to be busy, personally. However, if you're willing to do a 45-minute wait, you could always put your name on the list at 6:30, head over to a bar in the vicinity, and plan on eating around 7:30. (That's usually what I've done with a large-ish group, and it tends to work. I think they also call you if you give 'em your phone number, which certainly helps.</p> <p>I'm bummed but I won't be able to make it--just dishing out some officious advice. My husband's company party is that night, so I think I'll be somewhere bougie in the SoMa. Sadness.</p> <p>B'sides, I'm a lurker whose sole contributions to this site have been in the frivolous realm of straight-haired I-banker girls with a fetish for La Perla undergarments, so you'll hardly miss me. :-)</p> Eek–didn’t mean to be unhelpful, ANNA. I’ve just spent too many evenings struggling to get seated at both Udupi and Dosa, so now I just go for early dinners (like 5 pm) or brunches. P

I think both 6:30 and 7:30 are likely to be busy, personally. However, if you’re willing to do a 45-minute wait, you could always put your name on the list at 6:30, head over to a bar in the vicinity, and plan on eating around 7:30. (That’s usually what I’ve done with a large-ish group, and it tends to work. I think they also call you if you give ‘em your phone number, which certainly helps.

I’m bummed but I won’t be able to make it–just dishing out some officious advice. My husband’s company party is that night, so I think I’ll be somewhere bougie in the SoMa. Sadness.

B’sides, I’m a lurker whose sole contributions to this site have been in the frivolous realm of straight-haired I-banker girls with a fetish for La Perla undergarments, so you’ll hardly miss me. :-)

]]> By: chitrana http://sepiamutiny.com/blog/2008/11/28/san_francisco_s/comment-page-2/#comment-223353 chitrana Thu, 04 Dec 2008 07:41:33 +0000 http://sepiamutiny.com?p=5538#comment-223353 <p>How large a group will we be? A headcount might be in order. If under 10, then I think we would be okay anywhere even if we have to wait a little, but above that might be difficult.</p> How large a group will we be? A headcount might be in order. If under 10, then I think we would be okay anywhere even if we have to wait a little, but above that might be difficult.

]]> By: Camille http://sepiamutiny.com/blog/2008/11/28/san_francisco_s/comment-page-2/#comment-223346 Camille Thu, 04 Dec 2008 06:42:26 +0000 http://sepiamutiny.com?p=5538#comment-223346 <p>I love the Uptown. Lonely Palm is also fun, but it's going to be cramped and loud (maybe not for the time of evening folks are guestimating but still...), even with a smaller group. I also like Homestead, but that's probably further from either BART Station (16th and 24th).</p> <p>Will Udupi honestly be busy at 6:30, or is everyone factoring in a desi standard time buffer? I have nothing but haterade for Dosa, and for their sickly fusion food. I think Udupi will be fine, and Greco might be a parking nightmare on Friday night, anyhow. Just saying. :)</p> I love the Uptown. Lonely Palm is also fun, but it’s going to be cramped and loud (maybe not for the time of evening folks are guestimating but still…), even with a smaller group. I also like Homestead, but that’s probably further from either BART Station (16th and 24th).

Will Udupi honestly be busy at 6:30, or is everyone factoring in a desi standard time buffer? I have nothing but haterade for Dosa, and for their sickly fusion food. I think Udupi will be fine, and Greco might be a parking nightmare on Friday night, anyhow. Just saying. :)

]]> By: A N N A http://sepiamutiny.com/blog/2008/11/28/san_francisco_s/comment-page-2/#comment-223334 A N N A Thu, 04 Dec 2008 03:25:32 +0000 http://sepiamutiny.com?p=5538#comment-223334 <p><i>60 · <b>Satya</b> <a href="http://www.sepiamutiny.com/sepia/archives/005538.html#comment223316">said</a></i></p> <blockquote>I guess you all decided on Udupi, but good luck getting seated on a Friday or Saturday evening, 'specially with a big group. It's direct competition for Dosa, and both restaurants have curried favor with the white Mission hipsturr kids. So I prefer the Berkeley Udupi myself,</blockquote> <p>Now that is <i>exactly</i> the sort of positive, helpful comment I love to enjoy with my dinner! ;)</p> <p>Okay. Considering what Satya just commented, does anyone want to weigh in with constructive advice like "hey, you're better off trying to go at 6:30?" <u>Are others as pessimistic about our chances for getting seated?</u> (See? This is why I always pick Greco. FAR less of a headache/anxiety.) As for Berkeley Udupi, not an option. And we repeat:</p> <p><b>Friday night. Udupi in the Mission. No backsies.</b></p> <p>By the way, after leaving three comments, will you be joining us? :)</p> <p><i>61 · <b>Satya</b> <a href="http://www.sepiamutiny.com/sepia/archives/005538.html#comment223317">said</a></i></p> <blockquote>ANNA, you know your places. Did you live in SF at one point?</blockquote> <p>I know, ignore your question, but yes. Twice. Once when I was three (right after we fled SoCal) and again after college.</p> 60 · Satya said

I guess you all decided on Udupi, but good luck getting seated on a Friday or Saturday evening, ‘specially with a big group. It’s direct competition for Dosa, and both restaurants have curried favor with the white Mission hipsturr kids. So I prefer the Berkeley Udupi myself,

Now that is exactly the sort of positive, helpful comment I love to enjoy with my dinner! ;)

Okay. Considering what Satya just commented, does anyone want to weigh in with constructive advice like “hey, you’re better off trying to go at 6:30?” Are others as pessimistic about our chances for getting seated? (See? This is why I always pick Greco. FAR less of a headache/anxiety.) As for Berkeley Udupi, not an option. And we repeat:

Friday night. Udupi in the Mission. No backsies.

By the way, after leaving three comments, will you be joining us? :)

61 · Satya said

ANNA, you know your places. Did you live in SF at one point?

I know, ignore your question, but yes. Twice. Once when I was three (right after we fled SoCal) and again after college.

]]> By: Satya http://sepiamutiny.com/blog/2008/11/28/san_francisco_s/comment-page-2/#comment-223323 Satya Thu, 04 Dec 2008 01:09:19 +0000 http://sepiamutiny.com?p=5538#comment-223323 <p>ANNA, ignore my question--I mistook Harbeer's response for yours. :-)</p> ANNA, ignore my question–I mistook Harbeer’s response for yours. :-)

]]> By: Satya http://sepiamutiny.com/blog/2008/11/28/san_francisco_s/comment-page-2/#comment-223317 Satya Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:39:55 +0000 http://sepiamutiny.com?p=5538#comment-223317 <p>ANNA, you know your places. Did you live in SF at one point?</p> <p>My recommendations:</p> <p>Uptown, 17th and Capp (your typical neighborhood dive bar where everyone knows your name) Parea, Valencia and 20th (it's a wine bar but it's not too pricey and it's way low-key if you're into that) Lone Palm, 22nd and Guerrero (this place reminds me of a Mafia movie set in the 60s, and the drinks are stiff) Inner Mission Beer Parlor, 20th and Shotwell (this place rawks) Nihon Whisky Lounge, 14th and Folsom (a little bougie but great selection of cocktails)</p> ANNA, you know your places. Did you live in SF at one point?

My recommendations:

Uptown, 17th and Capp (your typical neighborhood dive bar where everyone knows your name) Parea, Valencia and 20th (it’s a wine bar but it’s not too pricey and it’s way low-key if you’re into that) Lone Palm, 22nd and Guerrero (this place reminds me of a Mafia movie set in the 60s, and the drinks are stiff) Inner Mission Beer Parlor, 20th and Shotwell (this place rawks) Nihon Whisky Lounge, 14th and Folsom (a little bougie but great selection of cocktails)

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