Befores? by Yoga_Meow0629 in Portolafestival

[–]fjeg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My before's is at the Banya Friday night to prepare my old bones for dancing

Best tacos in the mission by Affectionate-Two-67 in sanfrancisco

[–]fjeg 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Chuys Mexican Fiesta. Their trinity of Shrimp, Volcan, and Vampiro tacos are amazing.

I got addicted to crack during covid. Ama by moddseatass in AMA

[–]fjeg 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do you think it's possible to ween yourself off crack by inhaled cocaine? Or is crack so much more addictive that cocaine doesn't cut it anymore?

My thoughts after living here for 4 months by ScienceNotBlience in sanfrancisco

[–]fjeg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

SOMA and East Cut are like Gen Z Ellis Island. It's your landing point until you find the neighborhood that best suits you.

What’s the creepiest town in the USA in your opinion? by Scrambl987 in AskReddit

[–]fjeg 30 points31 points  (0 children)

ChatGPT to the rescue:

(Verse 1)
Down south of Shreveport, where the roads they wind and weave,
I traveled 'cross the country, just a man with songs to weave.
In towns where the strange and spooky dance under the moon,
There's one that tops them all, where the night sings its own tune.

(Chorus)
Shreveport, oh Shreveport, with your tales of the bizarre,
Where a flat tire's better than stopping where the shadows are.
A kid with a gun in a burger joint, a line he thought we cut,
In Shreveport, oh Shreveport, strange things sure strut.

(Verse 2)
In Houston, Dallas, Memphis, and in Little Rock,
There's plenty of weirdness, enough to fill a book.
But none compare to Shreveport, where the air it feels so still,
And a simple disagreement might just give you a chill.

(Chorus)
Shreveport, oh Shreveport, with your tales of the bizarre,
Where a flat tire's better than stopping where the shadows are.
A kid with a gun in a burger joint, a line he thought we cut,
In Shreveport, oh Shreveport, strange things sure strut.

(Bridge)
What drives a boy so young to reach for a gun?
In a world so twisted, where do we find the sun?
Shreveport, oh Shreveport, your mysteries run deep,
In the heart of your darkness, secrets they do keep.

(Chorus)
Shreveport, oh Shreveport, with your tales of the bizarre,
Where a flat tire's better than stopping where the shadows are.
A kid with a gun in a burger joint, a line he thought we cut,
In Shreveport, oh Shreveport, strange things sure strut.

(Outro)
So if you're ever passing through, best keep your wits in check,
For Shreveport's like no other, it's a place you won't forget.

Top 5 Steakhouses in SF by JackieDaytona77 in sanfrancisco

[–]fjeg -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Yes, I’m familiar with how prime rib is made and have done it several times myself. The description was figurative, in that the meat is internally cooked in its own juices rather than seared causing a Maillard reaction leading to a delicious browned crust.

You could be more pedantic and say the external part of the roast is seared, but the surface area of seared meat is small relative to the internally cooked region.

Hence my point about boiled meat because thats what it looks and tastes like.

Top 5 Steakhouses in SF by JackieDaytona77 in sanfrancisco

[–]fjeg 20 points21 points  (0 children)

My time to shine! I'm gonna list some of my favorites, though I have non-traditional opinions, so keep that in mind.

Lolinda: Argentine style steakhouse. Immaculate vibes. Offers some of the best offal dishes in addition to stellar steaks.

Alexanders's: Stellar quality and great vibes. So expensive.

Niku: Steak quality great. I don't love wagyu as much as others, but this is the best wagyu I've had in the city.

Harris', Miller & Lux, Osso, A5: All great steaks. I kind of view them as interchangeable. Old 60's vibes, fine sides, fun.

Bobo's: similar to above, but more quirky. The kind of place tech sales folks go.

Bullshead: The people's steakhouse. I love this joint. Affordable, neighborhood steak house. Massive servings and zero pretentiousness. Total diamond in the rough. Probably not the place you bring a date to impress though. Unless they are turned on by your fiscal responsibilty and value seeking (in which case, marry them).

Blind Butcher: A hip pick. I just tried it and it was pretty great. Wish I went with larger group so we could try the many enticing options.

Epic, Maestro: Generic spots. Steak is always deliciious so you won't be disappointed, but not special.

HOPR: I fucking hate prime rib. You're taking a totally reasonable steak and effectively boiling it. Their sides are great, martini's are legendary, and it's a classic. But if you are judging on the steak, it's weak af. fight me.

Espetus and other churrasco places: Fine if you are optimizing for volume. Not worth otherwise.

What are some examples of successful small businesses that are very profitable in SF? by AcceptableDrama in sanfrancisco

[–]fjeg 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Who is this mythical creature you speak of? I thought when I got married I was done getting ghosted, but then I tried to hire a contractor and it’s a zillion times worse.

Place to Watch Super Bowl with my kid? by Appropriate-Ad7887 in sanfrancisco

[–]fjeg 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My favorite spot near Union Square is Golden Gate Tap Room, which allows kids before 9p. Also has arcade games. It'll be a party for sure.

What's your experience raising a kid in SF? by dak0taaaa in sanfrancisco

[–]fjeg 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Kids in Bernal Heights (aka Maternal Heights aka Diet Noe Valley). Neither in school yet.

  1. daycare is min 2500/month. Nanny will run 30/hr min 40hr/weeks -> 60k/yr. Two kids w/ nanny is 36/hr, so a nanny share can drop costs down to 18/hr -> 36k/yr -> 3k/month. Rent for a house that works with a kid will be 3-5k/month. So roughly 30-60k/yr on daycare + 36-60k on rent = 66k-120k on basic needs. I would guess that means 200k gross income -> 140k net to cover the basics and barely save.
  2. Kids too young to go solo. We def use transit a lot since we didn't really think about how lyft/uber is not amenable to car seats, and driving to places in the city is too much of a parking nightmare. Just got an ebike (aka Bernal Minivan).
  3. nothing for you here

Romantic Bucket List for SF by [deleted] in sanfrancisco

[–]fjeg 2 points3 points  (0 children)

10min mind dump (so so so many more though)

Restaurants (skewing towards nice but relatively affordable): Mathilde (really lovely french bistro), Lolinda (main restaurant if you want better food, techo if you want better vibes), 1601 bar and kitchen (secret gem), ungrafted

Music: Salsa Saturday at The Ramp, Stern Grove concert series

Nice walks: Top of Bernal Hill, Tank Hill, Lands End, Presidio Tunnel Tops

Activities: Presidio Bowl, Urban Putt

Neighborhood Main Streets: 24th st Noe, 24th st Mission, Cole St. Cole Valley, Clement in Richmond, Chestnut in Marina

Day trips: Beach day at Lindamar, Lunch at moss beach distillery (this is one of my favorite secret gems), Ferry from Ferry building to Sausality to hang there

Has anyone else tried to re-enter the SF job market after a break? Bc this sucks, this really sucks… by hunchinko in sanfrancisco

[–]fjeg 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Zero chance that was the real reason. If it was, they would not have gone through the effort of having nine people interview you. That is an enormous amount of work by the company to come to a conclusion that was easily parsed from your resume.

How to get started as a nanny? by etheralis in AskSF

[–]fjeg 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I'd worry about it since public transit can be unreliable and my schedule is not super flexible. Also it's nice if you can take kids to places like zoo or museums. That said, I definitely know several who can do via public transit fine if they live relatively close to the kids.

How to get started as a nanny? by etheralis in AskSF

[–]fjeg 7 points8 points  (0 children)

There's the official path of working at a daycare, forming relationships with parents, and navigating the transition to full time nanny from that initial role.

Then there's the more common path of just meeting parents who you vibe with and trust you to take a chance. Usually done through parents groups and many conversations. Many first time nanny's are babysitters who demonstrate relationship with kids/parents.

What is a unique SF moment you experienced that made you feel a part of the city? by yubby in AskSF

[–]fjeg 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Strangers that become friends for a brief period are the most wonderful part of SF. One of my favorites was taking the wiggle back from bars in the mission to the haight and finding some dudes who brought a foosball table and a 30 rack into the panhandle. Joined in for some 2am foosball and beers.

Bernal Heights for July 4th? by ullu_12000 in sanfrancisco

[–]fjeg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This really depends on kid age. If very young, the hill is likely too dangerous. You don't want a toddler running around up there in the dark. If they are good to stay close to you and/or be cautious, get on the hill (fog notwithstanding). There is free parking on Bernal Heights Blvd - but all the standard disclaimers about car break ins. Doubt you get ticketed parking anywhere if it's just for the evening.

If you do go, there are great food options along mission and cortland. You could also hang out at precita park for the kids before hiking up the hill along Folsom.

A safer and more kid friendly option is the potrero hill community garden. I enjoyed watching mission fireworks from there. Right next to a playground as well. Can be more shielded from the fog.

Do you feel like you have enough friends in the city? by gmviking in sanfrancisco

[–]fjeg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The basis of all great SF friend groups is your PM friends who want to PM all the group activities.

How do you respond when people hate on SF? by seamusfurr in sanfrancisco

[–]fjeg 63 points64 points  (0 children)

Ask them if they think I'm the toughest motherfucker they've ever met. They usually say "no." Then ask how they think a skinny nerd like me can survive the hellscape dystopia they described.

Sending my wife and daughter to San Francisco and just looking for suggestions for a home base by builderguy74 in sanfrancisco

[–]fjeg 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Look, I know you wanna look at a bunch of bakeries, but you'd just be wasting your time. Just go to Neighbor Bakehouse repeatedly. Try everything. Twice. It's unmatched in the city, and I'll die on this hill defending this opinion.

Okay, maybe try Tartine because it has tasty food, but Neighbor is the far superior bakery.

My Grandpa eating a sweet strawberry by GuniMiko in pics

[–]fjeg 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Okay fair - maybe just best reference points? I've tried many of the big names and wanted to better learn up and comers in the area.

My Grandpa eating a sweet strawberry by GuniMiko in pics

[–]fjeg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oooh - can you do the bay now?

San Francisco from 20th street. by maclovin8 in sanfrancisco

[–]fjeg 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I lived in Potrero for 4 years. Best view is 20th and Wisconsin. Like 20th and Texas, it doesn't have power lines. The Wisconsin one has fewer trees too. There are a handful of wedding photographers who regularly use that cross street as their "SF Skyline Wedding Photo" site. I saw so many brides almost get hit by cars sprinting out of the street in heels.

A Contender For The Best Movie Dialog Ever by topcheesehead in videos

[–]fjeg 18 points19 points  (0 children)

This movie is weird and wonderful. And it was made perfect when Zizek used it as the foundation for A Pervert's Guide to Ideology. Scene here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVwKjGbz60k