Hmmm – noon. I was the fat bald guy standing next to a beautiful woman just outside the front door. If you’re in the neighborhood and need breakfast, the Olympic Flame is just around the corner. It’s nothing... (32 replies, last updated by Pei April 28, 2009)

There was a big fire last wednesday, (sob), (choke), it started in the art studio next door to Cafe Lola, (sob), (tries to be brave), and well, although Lola wasn’t damaged much by the flames directly, the fire dept ended... (2 replies, last updated by suekiyaki April 29, 2004)

On Sunday William and I stopped by Madras Cafe in Sunnyvale for lunch. Luckily we seemed to hit the lull just after 1pm. Right afterwards the line to order was out the door and folks were waiting for tables. We tried 4 dishes -... (5 replies, last updated by jsaimd February 18, 2008)

Last Friday, a group of 11 chowhounds gathered for dinner and “dancing” at the Minerva Cafe, located at the corner of Bush and Divisadero. The atmosphere was warm and friendly and the food was delicious. The live band... (22 replies, last updated by Fine June 18, 2003)

Needing something sweet to quell the flames of my hot, hot lunch on Friday, I cruised up to Joann’s Cafe. This had been a favorite of mine when I worked in San Bruno, but I’d not stopped by in this century after the... (3 replies, last updated by Melanie Wong January 16, 2008)

In January, my after-ZAP brunching found me in San Carlos with a couple of chowpals at Laurel Street Cafe. My first time here, the very Gallic vibe of the place reached out and touched me from the moment I got out of the car and... (0 replies, last updated by Melanie Wong May 6, 2007)

) and willing to suffer my bad Turkish so further investigation is in order I think. That said, Cafe Silan is not cheap at $40 for 2 appetizers, 2 entrees, and 2 teas (we were stuffed when we left though, and I am a big eater).... (12 replies, last updated by Melanie Wong May 21, 2009)

Here’s the info announcing the November opening... New Café The wait is over! The JCCSF is very pleased to announce that Joanna Karlinsky, the popular chef of The Meetinghouse, and her business partner, Victoria Smiser, will... (13 replies, last updated by Xiao Yang January 7, 2009)

What captured my imagination about Victoria’s Cafe is that it was once DiMaggio Fine Foods and Bakery owned by Joe DiMaggio. According to this article “Marilyn Monroe used to hang out here when it was DiMaggio’s.” http (0 replies, last updated by rworange August 12, 2008)

, or pan-fried seared whitefish, coffee or tea. It is a modern, nice restaurant with gold table cloths and napkins, light wood floors and chairs. Think Café Katie rather than Cinderella. Even though it is a nice mid-scale... (4 replies, last updated by rworange August 10, 2008)

the Grill part either. They have a grilling area with the flames leaping up. I had the grilled lemongrass pork banh mi (thit nuong). I am not sure if there was enough meat in the sandwich because I kept pulling out pieces and... (2 replies, last updated by Jeni Bean July 11, 2006)

While not an expert on Buffalo Wings, Pizza Oliva on Olympic in Walnut Creek makes them and they are the first ones I have had that I really, really liked. I taste tabasco in their sauce. Might be worth a try. (2 replies, last updated by Erin April 14, 2004)

) Monday breakfast: Olympic Flame Cafe or Moulin Rouge for SO’s favourite: greasy spoon omelette (you know the kind, almost crunchy edges on the eggs, thin, light on the cheese – he loves ‘em, go figure, and it’ll be well past... (158 replies, last updated by rworange November 25, 2009)

but we woke up too late and the line was way too long. Went searching for other options and stumbled upon the Olympic Flame Diner on Geary. I can’t find this place even mentioned on this board and am surprised. I had a delicious... (4 replies, last updated by Frodnesor August 20, 2007)

I’ll be staying at the Fairmont for a few nights without a car, and need breakfast and 4 dinner ideas. Here’s what I have come up with so far: Breakfast: Flames, and/or something quick and close Dinner 1: Loft (travel... (3 replies, last updated by kutz06 August 27, 2009)