Bay Area Thread

[libbey]

Solid Sushi spot? Staying in the Tenderloin.

 

[rrryanc]

Staying in the Tenderloin.

Ouch

 

[jedwards]

Solid Sushi spot? Staying in the Tenderloin.

Get yerself to Ryoko's. Also worth checking out Hitachino if you're nearby (no sushi, but lots of wagyu).

 

[libbey]

Get yerself to Ryoko's. Also worth checking out Hitachino if you're nearby (no sushi, but lots of wagyu).

Hitachino is a couple blocks from where we are staying.

Currently drinking Blind Pig at Hogwash?

 

[libbey]

Ouch

Enjoying day 1 here. Pretty sure we ar on the fringe (Gerry) but we stumbled on to a great tiki bar.

 

[brokensail1]

How was Juicy Brews? I thought about going, but scrolled when I saw the $60 price tag.

 

[stupac2]

How was Juicy Brews? I thought about going, but scrolled when I saw the $60 price tag.

Too much fun, I got far, far too drunk.

 

[iong516]

If anyone may be interested in a mini fridge, my friend may be moving away from his place near Monks Kettle and getting rid of one. I'll put you in contact if you're ISO

 

[KevSal]

If anyone may be interested in a mini fridge, my friend may be moving away from his place near Monks Kettle and getting rid of one. I'll put you in contact if you're ISO

 

[AndresR]

Modern Times. Oakland. Mid-August.

https://wefunder.com/updates/113867

 

[matedog]

Modern Times. Oakland. Mid-August.

https://wefunder.com/updates/113867

In one of the new developments nearish to the Whole Foods. Should be BART accessible too.

 

[stupac2]

Modern Times. Oakland. Mid-August.

https://wefunder.com/updates/113867

Yeah if they don't go bankrupt first.

 

[ABSTRACTlegend]

How was Juicy Brews? I thought about going, but scrolled when I saw the $60 price tag.

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It was awesome. Well worth the $60 IMO

 

[matedog]

Yeah if they don't go bankrupt first.

?

 

[AndresR]

?

They raised cash through fan "investment" a month ago. And the books liiked pretty bad. They are really in debt. Like they needed "investment" just to cover payroll.

*fingers crossed they pull out of the dive

 

[litheum94]

Yeah if they don't go bankrupt first.

The best way to avoid bankruptcy is to just keep opening new locations.

 

[stupac2]

?

See here and ensuing discussion: https://www.talkbeer.com/community/threads/random-beer-thoughts.15851/page-1733#post-1995946

They're expanding very fast and taking on a ton of debt and have very little cash on hand. It smells like it's a house of cards that could very quickly come tumbling down.

 

[stupac2]

Anyone else at Moonraker? It's pretty chill, the glass is awesome (corkcicle, if that means anything to you).

 

[matedog]

I'm starting to see Roses' in cans around town. Have they gotten any better? I visited the taproom once and the beer was straight up not good. I'm hoping have risen to the level of "alright," especially now that they are taking up shelf space.

 

[FoudreGuy]

I posted a while back about coming down over Father's Day weekend, we'll be staying at the Emblem, looks like a 25 minute walk to Cellarmaker which is great. Definitely hitting that, City Beer and Toronado along with the farmer's market/Alameda ferry recommendation. I got some food recommendations, but anything else, particularly burritos and dinner places we'd need to make reservations?

 

[drgarage1]

I posted a while back about coming down over Father's Day weekend, we'll be staying at the Emblem, looks like a 25 minute walk to Cellarmaker which is great. Definitely hitting that, City Beer and Toronado along with the farmer's market/Alameda ferry recommendation. I got some food recommendations, but anything else, particularly burritos and dinner places we'd need to make reservations?

Sounds like you’re not far from Taqueria Cancun, where you really can’t go wrong. For dinner needing reservations, going to need more details (budget, cuisine type, etc)

 

[FoudreGuy]

Sounds like you’re not far from Taqueria Cancun, where you really can’t go wrong. For dinner needing reservations, going to need more details (budget, cuisine type, etc)

We're up for good solid food, don't really care about Instagram-worthy/scenester ****, but also ok dropping $150-$200 on a great experience. Also if there is can't miss ramen that would be cool.

 

[drgarage1]

We're up for good solid food, don't really care about Instagram-worthy/scenester ****, but also ok dropping $150-$200 on a great experience. Also if there is can't miss ramen that would be cool.

Got it. For ramen (and other things) Izakaya Sozai is can’t miss and might require a reservation (or showing up at open).

Mr. Jiu’s is great. Zuni is a classic that gets overlooked these days. Che Fico is the new hotness, but it can be hard to get into. Commonwealth remains a favorite. Best value for a tasting menu anywhere.

 

[tosh1]

I'm starting to see Roses' in cans around town. Have they gotten any better? I visited the taproom once and the beer was straight up not good. I'm hoping have risen to the level of "alright," especially now that they are taking up shelf space.

There are currently so many local, below average breweries popping out over priced tins of not very good beer it is depressing. Shelf’s are rotting with crap beer everywhere I go.

 

[rrryanc]

I posted a while back about coming down over Father's Day weekend, we'll be staying at the Emblem, looks like a 25 minute walk to Cellarmaker which is great. Definitely hitting that, City Beer and Toronado along with the farmer's market/Alameda ferry recommendation. I got some food recommendations, but anything else, particularly burritos and dinner places we'd need to make reservations?

I had mentioned swinging by the market on Saturday and getting some blueberries, but unfortunately we have a family friend's wedding in Chico that weekend - so not sure who will be running that market for us and I won't be able to give you basket on the house. Still think that's a great morning/afternoon though, so hopefully the weather is nice and you have a great day of it.

 

[AndresR]

I was a huge fan of this on tap when I used to swing though for Friday lunches. *fingers crossed is damn good in th4 can. Nitro cans are tricky to get right

https://www.instagram.com/factionbrewing/p/BxLKSfEFwhU/?igshid=1cujecaclgasc

 

[FoudreGuy]

I had mentioned swinging by the market on Saturday and getting some blueberries, but unfortunately we have a family friend's wedding in Chico that weekend - so not sure who will be running that market for us and I won't be able to give you basket on the house. Still think that's a great morning/afternoon though, so hopefully the weather is nice and you have a great day of it.

No worries! The market and ferry is on our list.

 

[FoudreGuy]

Made reservations for State Bird Provisions for the Friday night we're there, will try for Che Fico once we're 30 days out.

 

[drgarage1]

Made reservations for State Bird Provisions for the Friday night we're there, will try for Che Fico once we're 30 days out.

Beer guy at State Bird is great. He’s not here, but ask for Ben and tell him fogindex sent you.

 

[FoudreGuy]

Beer guy at State Bird is great. He’s not here, but ask for Ben and tell him fogindex sent you.

The Untappd checkins looked solid, aside from some dude who appears to just bring in his outside bottles which I know are not their standard offerings.