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Posted By: <b>Steve M.</b><p>ouy, ouy

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Posted By: <b>peter chao</b><p>So that's the plan, I'll be going with a friend to Dimaggio's some time next week. At North Beach we have the greatest Italian restaurants outside of Italy. Are there any other restaurants you guys would like me to test. <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14><br /><br />Peter

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Posted By: <b>Steve M.</b><p>Number 1 on my dance card. Keep us advised.

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Posted By: <b>jay behrens</b><p>As I mentioned before, if you are going to be int he North Beach area, check out Cafe Sport. The place next door, I think it's Leaning Tower, has a great osso bucco and nice display vintage baseball memorabilia in the restaurant and bar.<br /><br />Jay<br><br>I love pinatas. You get to beat the crap of something and get rewarded with candy.

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Posted By: <b>peter chao</b><p>Jay,<br /><br />Where do you live, are you going to join us on June 30, 2007.<br /><br />Peter

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Posted By: <b>B.C.Daniels</b><p>cost $100 to eat at now and you have to wear latex clothes or you wont fit in!<br /><br /><img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14><br><br>BcD <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14>

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Posted By: <b>peter chao</b><p>Dimaggio's is pretty close to North Beach. If we start off at Dimaggio's then around 9:30 p.m. they'll get tired of us. At this point if some people want to they can continue the party at a number of places if they wish. Or old-timers (like me) can simply go their way.<br /><br />Peter<br /><br />

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Posted By: <b>jay behrens</b><p>I live in MN now, but lived downtown a block of Market street right behind the Gap store near the new US mint and Mission Delores.<br /><br />Wish I could go. I really miss the city, but it got too expensive to live there with =out selling your soul to corporate America. <br /><br />Brian, how did Cafe Sport get so pricey? Do they still have the carved up wooden booths, or did they totally renovate the place? Although I can see that raising prices wouldn't really hurt business since even in the 90s, there was a line to get in every night. Is the place still owned by Antonio? Can't remember his last name <img src="/images/sad.gif" height=14 width=14><br /><br />Jay<br><br>I love pinatas. You get to beat the crap of something and get rewarded with candy.

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Posted By: <b>Cobby33</b><p>Whilst the new "DiMaggio's" in North Beach is different than the one that used to be in Fisherman's Barf, we find it to be commensurate with our tastes. It is owned by the same group who owns McCovey's and Big Crosby's in Walnut Creek. It is very nice, but on the expensive side. <br /><br />There's nearby Bocce Cafe, which isn't expensive and has good food. Whilst North Beach Pizza is also good, we find that parking sucks anywhere in North Beach. <br /><br />There's also Momo's across from AT&T Park, as well as Paragon, which is a stone's throw. Whilst there is a night game June 30, it could be fun anyway, especially if you meet after first-pitch and since this is a baseball card geek-fest.

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Posted By: <b>peter chao</b><p>Cobby,<br /><br />Maybe I'm flakey, but more likely the adjective "expensive" got my attention. I liked the old Dimaggio's because it was reasonable and I doubt that the new Dimaggio's would be comparable.<br /><br />On the other hand, I've gone to Bocce Cafe a number of times and feel comfortable with both the quality and the price. Are there any strong objections to changing the venue to the Bocce Cafe.<br /><br />The good thing about this thread is that we've covered about all the good eating places in SF.<br /><br />Peter

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Posted By: <b>Cobby33</b><p><a href="http://boccecafe.com/" target="_new" rel="nofollow">http://boccecafe.com/</a><br /><br />Whilst they used to not take reservations, it's worth checking into. There are plenty of bars in which to mark time after checking in and coming back to collect your table.

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Posted By: <b>Steve M.</b><p>that's four "whilst" in just two posts. You've been hanging around Bruce too long. <img src="/images/wink.gif" height=14 width=14><br /><br />Peter:<br /><br />Come on now (and this is not intended to be disrespectful in anyway) but aren't you the one who bills out at $400 an hour?<br /><br />I think you can handle DiMaggio's though I'll have to leave the spouse at the hotel so I can afford it.

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Posted By: <b>B.C.Daniels</b><p>Guys if you’re going to eat in North Beach do you want to eat in a mediocre place?<br />Why not step up and do it all? There are no less than five restaurants within 200 yards of each mentioned above that are way nicer, have much better food and valet parking! You guys know San Francisco is a parking garage with no place to park right? And in North Beach of all places! But then, it won’t matter where you eat if Vesuvio’s is on the agenda afterwards! I love sitting upstairs looking out the stain glass windows over looking Kerouac Alley where sex is free and so is hippy lettuce. And if you know the place as soon as it gets dark and they roll the projector showing scenes from the 1906 earthquake on the walls of the bar for hours while you drink Anchorsteam and Guinness dark on tap! Yee haw! Isn’t that a site for a drunken sailor to remember in fondness! The Nam King is right there! You can yell in there and no one will care!<br /><br />Jay,the Cafe'Sport has never been cheap! The Chappino there was $35 in 1987!<br />though excellenta on the Italian food,the place is expensive and yes,they still have the carved wood tables.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.10best.com/San_Francisco/Restaurants/Italian/index.html?businessID=18482" target="_new" rel="nofollow">http://www.10best.com/San_Francisco/Restaurants/Italian/index.html?businessID=18482</a><br /><br />this place is happening~<br /><br />BcD <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14>

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Posted By: <b>jay behrens</b><p>I don't recall it being that expensive. then again, back then, I was making huge money so I never really worried about how much a restaurant cost.<br /><br />Parking in NB is easy if you know where to look <img src="/images/wink.gif" height=14 width=14> I never had a problem parking a limo, let alone personal vehicle.<br /><br />Jay<br><br>I love pinatas. You get to beat the crap of something and get rewarded with candy.

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Posted By: <b>peter chao</b><p>Guys, we got plenty of time to decide, so let's open up the discussion for an appropriate restaurant. So far, we have 3 places that have been mentioned: Lefty's, Dimaggio's, and Bocce Cafe.<br /><br />Peter

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Posted By: <b>B.C.Daniels</b><p>is a Cafeteria<br /><br />Joey D's is nothing like the old one<br /><br />Bocca is the best of the three choices if you must.<br /><br />There is only 300 restaurants within a square block of each of these to investigate. peter,go eat aT each over the next two months and get back to us.<br><br>BcD <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14>

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Posted By: <b>peter chao</b><p>B.C.,<br /><br />The problem is when you work in downtown SF you initially go to different restaurants because that's one of the joys of SF. But after a while you will only go to a few because you feel comfortable there for whatever reasons. Maybe you know your going to run into your friends.<br /><br />Or perhaps, it's a place you can avoid some people. Whatever, I'm sure you understand.<br /><br />I've tried all 3 of the restaurants mentioned and I like Bocce the best, but if you have other specific suggestions let me know.<br /><br />Peter

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Posted By: <b>Steve M.</b><p>I could go for the Shalamar. Been there?

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Posted By: <b>BcD</b><p>Top of the Mark Hopkins hotel buffet~<br />same with the Fairmont~ <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14><br><br>BcD <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14>

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Posted By: <b>peter chao</b><p>Steve,<br /><br />I've been to a Shalamar in Fremont, CA but if there's one in SF, I don't know where that is. Indian food is okay, but we need to find a place where most of us can agree to.<br /><br />Peter

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Posted By: <b>Steve M.</b><p>My son Nick who lives in SF took me and the Missus to Shalamar few years back. Long lines out the door, quite the popular place. The food was inedible. Nor am I much for eating on formica tables. <img src="/images/sad.gif" height=14 width=14> <img src="/images/sad.gif" height=14 width=14> <img src="/images/sad.gif" height=14 width=14> out of 3.

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Posted By: <b>Steve M.</b><p>Fairmont would be convenient as that is where we will be staying.

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Posted By: <b>peter chao</b><p>Steve,<br /><br />Sunday Champagne Brunch at the Fairmont is a great deal. I'm up for it if others want to do it. You get a great view of the City and great seafood as well as champagne.<br /><br />We could meet late on Sunday morning.<br /><br />Peter

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Posted By: <b>Steve M.</b><p>Sounds good. Let's see what the others say.<br /><br />Steve

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Posted By: <b>Cobby33</b><p>So long as we can crash Steve's mini-bar!

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Posted By: <b>B.c.D.</b><p><a href="http://www.lecolonialsf.com/home_frame.html" target="_new" rel="nofollow">http://www.lecolonialsf.com/home_frame.html</a><br /><br />it's the best Vietnamese food in the City by far~<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br><br>BcD <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14>

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Posted By: <b>Steve M.</b><p>I've never tried Vietnamese food but I'm game. (Or is that gamey <img src="/images/wink.gif" height=14 width=14>)

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Posted By: <b>peter chao</b><p>Steve, B.C.<br /><br />I've been to Le Colonial. Excellent, but no view. If you guys want to stick with Saturday night let's go to Le Colonial, if you would prefer late Sunday a.m., then try Fairmont Brunch.<br /><br />Peter

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Posted By: <b>peter chao</b><p>Guys,<br /><br />Here's my tentative proposal. It's a gorgeous spring day here in SF. Sunday, June 31, 2007 at the top of the world famous Fairmont for champagne brunch at 11:30 a.m., for those that go to church on Sunday there are numerous churchs that surround the Fairmont.<br /><br />We meet after church for some socializing. I'm not sure how much it costs anymore, but I suspect it's around $20 per adult.<br /><br />If you can't make it, do you have another suggestion.<br /><br />Peter

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Posted By: <b>Steve M.</b><p>I'm in <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14>

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Posted By: <b>Cobby33</b><p>I'm not sure that Fairmont has Sunday Brunch anymore, but I may be wrong...

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Posted By: <b>Jim Dale</b><p>Ok my wife said go and have fun; so is that Centerfolds place still open? That'd be a good spot <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14>

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Posted By: <b>peter chao</b><p>Cobby, Guys,<br /><br />I'll double-check with the Fairmont to make sure that they have brunch and the price.<br /><br />Peter

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Posted By: <b>B.c.D.</b><p>Just all meet at church!<br><br>BcD <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14>

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Posted By: <b>Julie Vognar</b><p>I know Jay and BCD (not sure BCD and I are on speaking terms, but that can be remedied).<br /><br />Even though I live here, I think NOT suggesting yet another place would be my best contribvution.<br /><br />I'll bring my hand painted ball and cards...<img src="http://www.network54.com/Realm/jphotos/Rad3P.jpg"> <img src="http://www.network54.com/Realm/jphotos/rAD2.jpg"> <img src="http://www.network54.com/Realm/jphotos/JRMONTY001.jpg">

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Posted By: <b>Elliot</b><p>uh Peter, June only has 30 days.<br><br>

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Posted By: <b>peter chao</b><p>Elliot,<br /><br />Your right, I would be checking on Sunday, July 1st at 11:30 a.m.<br /><br />Peter

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Posted By: <b>leon</b><p>After you eat Vietnamese food you will be "gamey"...before that you can be "game".....just ask my wife...everytime I eat Pho (Vietnamese soup) she picks it off in 1 minute after I get home......

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Posted By: <b>Steve M.</b><p>Here's where I stand:<br /><br />First choice Saturday evening June 30.<br />Nice restaurant, no formica.<br />Italian would be my first choice of cousine.<br />Spouses or significant others welcome but if no one else bringing one I won't either.<br /><br />Vietnamese is out!

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Posted By: <b>Mark</b><p>Hi Julie,<br /><br />Hope to see you there!<br /><br />Mark

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Posted By: <b>peter chao</b><p>Steve,<br /><br />I want to keep you happy. So my first choice is Sat. June 30, 2007 at Bocce Cafe at 7:00 p.m. It didn't seem like there was much enthusiasm for Sunday brunch.<br /><br />Peter

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Posted By: <b>Steve M.</b><p>I agree. As I recall from prior visits to SF and the Fairmont brunch it wasn't all that great anyway.<br /><br />Looks like we're on the right track with Bocce. Let's lock it in and get a count before Brian throws us off track once more. <img src="/images/wink.gif" height=14 width=14>

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Posted By: <b>peter chao</b><p>Steve,<br /><br />It's locked in, you will enjoy the Italian food at Bocce, also very reasonable. I will wait until late May to take an actual head count.<br /><br />Peter

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Posted By: <b>Steve M.</b><p>The first San Francisco Net54 Dinner will be held Saturday, June 30, 2007 at 7:00 pm. at:<br /><br />Bocce Cafe<br />478 Green St<br />San Francisco, CA 94133<br />

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Posted By: <b>Cobby33</b><p>All in less than 100 posts. Very impressive!

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Posted By: <b>BcD</b><p>then we can all pretend to want to see her balls!<br />And Jay can come too! <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14><br><br>BcD <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14>

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Posted By: <b>jay behrens</b><p>You paying for my plane ticket so I can show up?<br /><br />Jay<br><br>I love pinatas. You get to beat the crap of something and get rewarded with candy.

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Posted By: <b>peter chao</b><p>Jay,<br /><br />There's plenty of time to get here...if you start walking today. <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14><br /><br />Peter

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Posted By: <b>BcD</b><p>of all of Peter's posts thee above one gets a 10<br /><img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14><br><br>BcD <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14>

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Posted By: <b>peter chao</b><p>BCD,<br /><br />Our dinner is going to be a handful of days before the All-Star break so feel free to bring scans of your favorite All-Star cards.<br /><br />Peter