NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

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  1. SabanFan

    SabanFan The voice of reason

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    I'm here all week on business. I might check out Tosca's. I'm near the Hyatt Embarcadero so it's not too far from here. I was actually born at Oakland Army Base (moved to La. at age 5) so I have shallow roots here.
     
  2. bayareatiger

    bayareatiger If it's too loud YOU'RE TOO OLD

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    Saban, Tosca is a famous bar in that they filmed scenes from Basic Instinct there. I have friends who have spotted various celebs, Nicolas Cage, Sean Penn, etc, there. The owner is a strange old hag but she throws private parties in there after hours for her friends when big-name bands are in town. Bono & U2 actually used her bar as a stage and sang one late night several years back...

    Another good bar down by where you are is Jack's in the Cannery. Mostly tourists but an AWESOME beer selection - 80+ on tap. Try my friend's beer El Toro. They're ALL good.

    Right where Columbus dead ends into Beach there's a little Irish bar called Fiddler's Green. For some reason it doesn't attract tourists (it IS a little funky) and the local Irish transplants hang out there. it's really got it's own thing goin' on.

    That place WILL BE A ROCKIN' Wednesday as sure as you're born, laddy...

    And for old Kezar memories, ya GOTTA go to the Kezar Pub. Check it out - they stil remember Y.A. there...
    http://www.kezarpub.com/home.html

    If ya need any more recommendations let me know....
     
  3. aztiger03

    aztiger03 Founding Member

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    I used to work for Guinness and SF is great you should try Johnny Foleys and Irish Bank while in town.....Dont forget Napa...
     
  4. SabanFan

    SabanFan The voice of reason

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    Went to The Stinkin' Rose tonight. Awesome...but you gotta love garlic.
     
  5. bayareatiger

    bayareatiger If it's too loud YOU'RE TOO OLD

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    The Stinkin' Rose?

    The first time I went there was about 10 years ago. I was up there for the annual Semicon show at the Moscone Center and a vendor took us to lunch there. I ordered the 40 clove garlic chicken. That night my wife made me sleep on the couch.

    I STILL like that place & I eat there occasionally...

    Hot enough for ya Saban?

    It's still 77 outside here at my house - SMOKIN' for mid- March!!!!

    Thank GOD I have central air :D
     
  6. bayareatiger

    bayareatiger If it's too loud YOU'RE TOO OLD

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    Why in God's name did you quit?

    AWESOME beer !!!!!! :D
     
  7. Bengal B

    Bengal B Founding Member

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    Is it considered a beer or an ale?
     
  8. bayareatiger

    bayareatiger If it's too loud YOU'RE TOO OLD

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    Bengal -

    ALL ales are beers. Ales are top fermented.

    The "other" type of beer is lager. Lagers are bottom-fermented.

    Here is a GREAT place to start gettin' educated:

    http://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/style

    I have been drinkin' micro for 20 years. Have even brewed my own hoppy rye ale. I like ALL styles as long as its done well...

    ...but pressed for an answer I probably prefer ales over lagers...

    ... I have PERSONALLY VISITED most of the 75+ micros within a 100 mile radius...

    ...which makes me a good drunk reference...:D
     
  9. Bengal B

    Bengal B Founding Member

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    I probably used the wrong choice of words when I refered to Guiness as an ale. I believe its in the stout category.

    I've brewed a few batches myself but I haven't advanced beyond the can of malt extract stage of using my own hops and stuff.
     
  10. aztiger03

    aztiger03 Founding Member

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    It is in the stout cat however evey beer is one of the other ale or lager. Anyway I got out while the getting was good. Guinness is owned by a very large English company. Diageo. I found a better gig... The stinking rose is that in Hollywood? Back to beer for a moment you have to try Stella Artois.
    Cheers
     

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