Back on here to bitch and moan

I wanna go to:

Kokkari's and gaze at the fireplace while eating totally divine food

Yum Yum House - yum yum eggplant - ummm yum yum!

Nirvana and sit on the patio eating samosas and Iriwaddy Chicken

Regent Thai and graze on the appetizers - Miang Kham (which is dried shrimp, onions, lime, ginger, toasted coconut and peanuts on spinach leaves with a tamarind sauce) this is the most amazing taste sensation I have EVER had. Each bite explodes in your mouth with a new flavor combo. Ok, I love the Golden Bags and the fresh egg rolls as well. I hardly ever ordered a main there, just pigged out on their appetizers. 29th and Church. Go, go now.

Soluna Cafe and Lounge - all good stuff and such a FUN ambiance - love the decor - it is on McAllister across from the Asian Art Museum.

and, not to be missed, a veggie burrito from Taqueria Cancun on Mission at 19th.

OH! there is a GREAT Thai place in "downtown" Pt. Richmond. Forgot the name, but it was only 2 blocks from me when I lived there. Downtown is a blink of an eye, so if you are in the hood or heading over the Richmond Bridge, duck in. Yummarrific!

As you may have surmised, I am in a culinary vacuum, well not entirely, but it is freaking hard to find: non-chain restaurants with interesting menus,
vibrant food and reasonable prices.

Going out to eat here is very pricey compared to the Bay Area and the food quality is often mediocre at best. Often overcooked, too salty and lacking imagination. bad combo.

Chains are everywhere, and there is way too many Italian joints, and I ain't talking about North Beach type spots, folks.

Chains galore.

Somebody please go out and eat, and share with me your amazing dining experience. I think Cincinnati and Columbus probably have better offerings, but driving that far just to grab a bite is sorta undesirable.

Any new "must go" places in SF????

I am still looking for decent local eats. Found a passable Mexican spot that will do in a pinch.

OK gotta run.

Love to all.