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11-03-08, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Dchiefransom

if you go the other way on Bascom, toward Campbell, there's a BBQ place on the left side of the road. Not sure if it's past the light at Downing, or not.

That'd be Sam's, just north of Downing, on the east side of Bascom at Leon Dr.

Excellent BBQ & chili, and if you're into bluegrass music, they have some of the Bay Area's best bands every Tuesday & Wednesday night (it can get quite busy). They have a burger on the menu (a 1/2-pounder!) and I'm sure it's fine, but I can never get past the BBQ offerings...

11-03-08, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Nappy

Taylors Refresher here in Napa and in St Helena is supposed to have some of the top rated Hamburgers in the country as well as an uber hyped Ahi burger that is supposed to be amazing as well. It would be a really fun ride to leave from Napa and go to the one in St Helena.

Agree 100%... whenever friends of mine visit Napa and ask where to eat, I don't hesitate to mention Taylor's Refresher.

11-03-08, 07:30 PM

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Kirks got quite a few votes, I will have to try.

I forgot about Smokehouse in Berkeley on Telegraph.

Also forgot about Zuni, thanks for reminding me.

Is the Taylor's at Embarcadero the same as Napa, St. Helena?

11-03-08, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by senatorw

Is the Taylor's at Embarcadero the same as Napa, St. Helena?

Supposed to be. They do have excellent burgers (and everything else, mmm, sweet potato fries) but are often crowded. I have never tried the Napa or St. Helena locations though.

11-04-08, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by steelblue

In SF, there is Bill's on Clement and 25th Ave. or Barney's on 24th St. and ??.

+1 On the Bill's place ...
an another bump for in-n-out < love me some 3X3 burger

11-05-08, 11:46 PM

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Ooooh I totally forgot about Bill's used to go there 2-3 times a month, until quality started to decline.

11-06-08, 02:20 PM

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Flames on 2nd, in-between Market and Mission, is pretty tasty, and expensive.

11-07-08, 06:39 PM

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Barney's trumps all
+ those spicy curly fries they serve are the best i've had.

berkeley, albany & oakland.

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i think i just made dinner plans.

11-07-08, 09:26 PM

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Barney's trumps all
+ those spicy curly fries they serve are the best i've had.

berkeley, albany & oakland.

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i think i just made dinner plans.

And San Rafael.

11-12-08, 01:57 PM

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How far away is Chandler? Can you tell it's closing in on lunchtime as I post this?

https://www.heartattackgrill.com/realmen.html

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11-12-08, 02:56 PM

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you could always go get a 'Luther':

11-12-08, 05:27 PM

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Dutch Goose, Menlo Park, after an OLH climb.

11-12-08, 05:34 PM

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Oscar's in Berkeley.

I haven't lived in Berkeley for 10 years, but that was always our favorite. Is the super-large oriental woman still flipping the burgers?

11-12-08, 05:36 PM

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I just gained twenty pounds by reading this thread!

11-12-08, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by buttmonkey

How far away is Chandler? Can you tell it's closing in on lunchtime as I post this?

https://www.heartattackgrill.com/realmen.html

Oh schitt! I will definitely be checking that place out next time I get to ride at South Mountain....problem will be pedaling away afterwards. Makes the In-N-Out 4x4 look like a snack!