San Francisco Restaurant Tips, From a Picky Local

If you're going to San Francisco, forget the flowers in your hair. Take it from a local--these are the restaurants to try:

-Heading to the AT&T Ball Park for a Giants game? If your love southern and soul food, or are a Golden State Warriors fan, try Big Nate's Barbeque: Former Golden State Warriors Nate Thurmond opened the popular Memphis-style barbeque joint in 1974. Carnivores say the oak-smoked ribs are addictive. Take out, eat in, or they deliver. For more info: bignatesbarbeque.com 1665 Folsom St, San Francisco, (415) 861-4242
Open Mon-Sat 11am-9:30pm; Sun 12pm-9:30pm

-For traditional San Francisco low-key power-dining to impress the boss, granddad, or potential in-laws, or if you are in the Financial District on business, don't miss the nearly 160 year-old Tadich Grill. Opened in the Gold Rush days as a coffee stand, it's the oldest restaurant in San Francisco. The dark wood walls, white linen and enclosed booths give it the feel of a men's club. Try favorites: fried calamari, Dungeness crab cakes, sand dabs, cioppino, and creamed spinach is a favorite too. Arrive early because they don't accept reservations. Located on the California cable car line at 40 California Street between Battery. 415/391-1849

-Swan Oyster Depot: This atmospheric spot on Polk Street has been a fixture since 1912. It's casual and perfect if you're walking all over the City. Hop on the California cable car line and get off at Polk and you're there. Sit at the marble counter and dig into crab, oysters, sour dough bread and sauvignon blanc.
1517 Polk St. 415-673-1101
Mon-Sat 8am-5:30pm. Cash only.

-Molinari's Delicatessen has been in North Beach since 1896 making quintessential take-out 5-star Italian sandwiches. NYC can't beat this slice of Italy. 373 Columbus Ave (between Grant Ave & Vallejo St) 415-421-233 Open 9-5 except Sundays.

-The Absinthe Brasserie & Bar is located in the popular Hayes Valley neighborhood, near the Civic Center. It's a popular choice for classic upscale French fare for lunch, dinner, or late-night café after the nearby symphony, ballet and opera. Brunch is served on Saturday and Sunday. The bar offers over 500 domestic and international wines, and Thursdays are their popular "Flight Nights" from 7-12M. Visiting hipsters, go here. 398 Hayes Street. Check it out: absinthe.com

-Farallon--If you and your sweetie are hitting the upscale shops in Union Square and want an equally impressive dining experience, Farallon is your fantasy spot. Named for our offshore islands, Farallon is one of the best and most beautiful restaurants in the country. For more information: farallonrestaurant.com

-Hog Island Oyster Farm. Just above San Francisco in the Tomales Bay is a vibrant oyster community and the famous Hog Island Oyster Farm. This is their bay view eatery in The City located in the historic Ferry Building a short walk from Pier 39. Lively, fun, a place to take the kids. Check out the website for information on the beach picnics at their farm at Point Reyes north of The City. hogislandoysters.com

-The French Laundry. An hour above The City in Yountville, in Napa Valley, is one of the ultimate restaurants in the world. Reservations are required as far as two months in advance. A favorite choice of the Napa Valley honchos and visiting celebrities from around the world. Dinner is served 7 nights a week, lunch on Friday-Sunday. 707-944-2380. Reservations are required approximately two months. Their website is frenchlaundry.com

Bon appetit.

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Home Based Business and How to Rise Above the Pack, Be the Top Dog and Make Your Dreams Come True

Kate just smiles to herself when someone asks her about success. It wasn't always this way for her. Have you discovered her secret yet?

You won't believe where Kate had her revelation about improving her home based business. It was not at one of her weekly meetings with her up line. It was not listening to one of the many training calls that her company provides. It was not at one of the leadership conferences she attended in San Francisco, Dallas or Miami. It was not at the training session that she directs for the new people she sponsored into her business.

Kate had her great WOW moment in, of all places, her local grocery store.

As she picked up a jar of her favorite peanut butter and put it in her shopping cart, John the assistant manager, approached her with a friendly smile and a helpful attitude. John said, "Hi Kate, glad to see you in our store today. I see that you picked up some peanut butter. You might want to go over to aisle three because this week we have a bogo (Buy One Get One Free) on strawberry jam, peach preserves and blueberry jelly."

John continued, "Better yet Kate, why don't I just go get the flavor you want and I'll catch up with you in the store. That way you can continue shopping and you will be finished faster." Kate replied, "Thanks John I appreciate your help." A few minutes later John found Kate in the dairy section and gave her the two jars of strawberry jam she wanted.

"Is there anything else I can get for you today?", asked John. At that point Kate handed John a list of specialty meat cuts that she needed. John took the list, smiled and told Kate he would have her order completed and that he would meet her at the checkout.

OK. I know what you are thinking. What does all this have to do with you and your home based business?

It was at the check out when John gave her the package of specialty meat cuts she ordered that Kate had her WOW moment. Kate could shop at any of the five grocery stores in her area. But she always shopped at John's store, not because he had the lowest prices on everything, but because John took a personal interest in her grocery needs.

John refused to be just another grocery clerk. He focused on making a real contribution to Kate and all the members of her family. John had learned How To Rise Above The Pack, Be The Top Dog And Make His Dream Come True of being the number one grocery store in Kate's area by taking a genuine interest in his customers.

Instantly, Katie understood that this personal attention was what she needed to provide to her team members and customers for her home based business if she wanted to get to the next level. Instead of just trying to recruit people for her business, Kate finally started to make a real contribution to their lives.

Are you going to rise above the pack, be the top dog and make your home based business dreams come true because you make a sincere contribution to peoples lives?

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