I’m doing research for a story to run on Chow.com, and was wondering if anyone’s been to these places popping up like Movie Tavern, Studio Movie Grill, etc. Is the food good? Are the ingredients fresh, the choices... (6 replies, last updated by itsapeugeot May 16, 2007)

hitting up the Cinema Bar on Sepulveda...nothing too heavy...juz looking for something to mitigate the stiff drinks at Cinema and be done by 8:00 p.m.? (1 reply, last updated by bulavinaka June 7, 2008)

Thanks, Robert. That’s a pretty good list. But most places people seem to mention aren’t that unique. I saw foreign cinema on there a few times... I guess I’m looking for really out there. The water taxi and... (5 replies, last updated by saffrongold April 3, 2009)

Don’t miss Farelli’s Cinema Supper Club. It’s an italian resturant inside of a movie theater. Make sure you call a them a little ahead of time, Iv’e had a hard time walking-in before. It is a little on the... (34 replies, last updated by franksnbeans March 26, 2008)

For quick food on the go, try Ghazal (sp?). It’s tiny, middle-eastern eatery, just east of the Bloor Cinema. They’re food is very tasty and inexpensive. They have falafel, shwarma, samosas... No room to eat in the... (3 replies, last updated by garp July 9, 2005)

I’m pretty new to the city and I’ve had the platter at a few san francisco eateries....Zuni, Aqua.....and then oysters and clams at many places like Hog Island, Swans, PJ’s Oyster Bed, etc. My question is what... (2 replies, last updated by Joan Kureczka October 1, 2005)

Ok, this isn’t the chowiest of recs, but it’s a really fun and romantic Sat nite out in the burbs.. Tony Pilla’s Italian Eatery in Woburn(attached to the Holiday Inn next to Showcase Cinemas). They have a great... (0 replies, last updated by chompie February 18, 2007)

I am making my first trip ever to Fairfax VA tomorrow afternoon to go to a matinee at the Cinema Arts Theatre. I need some recommendations for good places to get an informal lunch in the area—any type of cuisine is fine. I... (9 replies, last updated by Geoff August 5, 2002)

I will be staying at the Embarcadero Center next month and will have three evenings to to explore San Francisco eateries. I’d appreciate any recommendations from those familiar with the area. (I’m not looking for the... (5 replies, last updated by Pepe C. February 14, 2001)

waited for takeout orders. Orders are palced at the counter and food is delivered to your table. We began with a Cuban sandwich. I’ve tried “Cubanos” at several local eateries and have never had one that compares... (2 replies, last updated by Eric Eto April 24, 2003)

-10 of us. What we’d love to be able to do is park near the Church, and then stroll to our dinner site. Closer is better, so that we don’t wear ourselves out walking back before the show. I know that there are dozens... (3 replies, last updated by jayne allen December 28, 2001)

I’d like to give my kids a taste of great SF restaurants w/o spending a fortune. Definitely want to include a dim sum place, something local and italian, something unusual (Foreign Cinema?) and a trendier dress-up spot.... (1 reply, last updated by Limster July 24, 2001)

Nomad Pizza is as good as it gets. I had the good fortune of goint to the ThomasSweetCinema at the Hopewell train station on the 23rd & Nomadpizzaco was there. Amazing to watch, handmade crust, fresh toppings they slide it into... (4 replies, last updated by ambrose August 22, 2009)

next to the Plaza Cinema? I dropped in once to take a peek and there were three people bowing to me(!) but havent actually tried to shop there yet. Hope they are making a go of it. Im not going to hold my breath waiting for... (5 replies, last updated by Leslie Brenner May 12, 2001)

I saw were are in tourist areas or were Asian (which doesn’t sound like what you want). One that did jump out at me was Foreign Cinema, but I don’t know whether they’re serving brunch or dinner at that hour. For... (25 replies, last updated by CACatlady July 17, 2009)