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Jeff's Saved Places
Ramen Underground is one of Jeff's Saved Places.

1. Ramen Underground

356 Kearny St (btwn Pine & Bush), San Francisco, CA
Ramen Restaurant · Financial District · 247 tips and reviews
The Florentine is one of Jeff's Saved Places.

2. The Florentine

7.9
151 W Adams St (at S LaSalle St), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · The Loop · 52 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: This massive new 220-seat con tempo-Italian resto laid out in the posh new JW Marriot, can cook up a grilled octopus kicked with saffron aioli and giant white beans whose size makes them difficult to Read more.

Mission Dispatch is one of Jeff's Saved Places.

3. Mission Dispatch

1975 Bryant St, San Francisco, CA
Food Truck · Mission District · 3 tips and reviews

Christopher U.Christopher Ueda: Check @missiondispatch on twitter for the daily trucks.

4. Veronica M

8215 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA
Uncategorized · Mid-City West · 2 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: Veronica M has an unassuming storefront. My wife swears they buy just for her. She never leaves without something stunning and at prices that should scare Target. -Mark Peel, Top Chef

Saint Felix is one of Jeff's Saved Places.

5. Saint Felix

7.8
8945 Santa Monica Blvd (Robertson), Los Angeles, CA
Bar · 55 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: Amazing appetizers. Great staff. -Jim Tanner, Launch My Line

Cookhouse is one of Jeff's Saved Places.

6. Cookhouse

253 Columbus Ave (at Broadway), San Francisco, CA
Event Space · Chinatown · 3 tips and reviews

The Bold ItalicThe Bold Italic: This is a fully-stocked professional kitchen that’s available to rent by the hour. For times when you simply don’t have the adequate kitchen space, equipment, to host group meals at home. Read more.

How Do You Roll? 2nd Street is one of Jeff's Saved Places.

7. How Do You Roll? 2nd Street

454 W 2nd St (San Antonio St.), Austin, TX
Sushi Restaurant · Downtown Austin · 32 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: This choose-your-own-adventure sushi spot let's you first choose a seaweed or soy wrap, then up to three vegetables, followed by their choice of cooked or raw vitals and specialty sauces. Read more.

Congress is one of Jeff's Saved Places.

8. Congress

7.9
200 Congress Ave (at 2nd St), Austin, TX
New American Restaurant · Downtown Austin · 20 tips and reviews

Bon Appetit MagazineBon Appetit Magazine: It occupies the ground floor of a luxe new condo building--not my preferred restaurant location, but I'll go anywhere for executive chef David Bull's distinctly American comfort food.

The San Benito Deli is one of Jeff's Saved Places.

9. The San Benito Deli

8.7
356 Main St (at Mill St), Half Moon Bay, CA
Deli · 18 tips and reviews

Robert S.Robert Scoble: Try the Tunafish Sandwich - My favorite. Homemade bread. Yum. Best sandwich place on the coast.

It's Italia is one of Jeff's Saved Places.

10. It's Italia

8.2
401 Main St (at Mill St), Half Moon Bay, CA
Italian Restaurant · 43 tips and reviews

Robert S.Robert Scoble: Try the Fried Eggs - Saba, roasted potatoes, roasted greens, prosciutto.

It's Italia is one of Jeff's Saved Places.

11. It's Italia

8.2
401 Main St (at Mill St), Half Moon Bay, CA
Italian Restaurant · 43 tips and reviews

Robert S.Robert Scoble: Try the Buttermilk And Honey Pancakes - Yum.

La Costanera is one of Jeff's Saved Places.

12. La Costanera

8150 Cabrillo Hwy (at 1st St), Montara, CA
Peruvian Restaurant · 63 tips and reviews

Michelin Travel & LifestyleMichelin Travel & Lifestyle: If the weather is nice, head out onto the cliff-side patio overlooking the Pacific. If the weather is cold, ask for a table along the wall of glass for prime views. - Inspector

Tartine Bakery is one of Jeff's Saved Places.

13. Tartine Bakery

9.1
600 Guerrero St (at 18th St), San Francisco, CA
Bakery · Mission Dolores · 768 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: Trays lined with sweets, sinful pastries and a bread pudding of the day - what more can you ask for from your local bakery? Everything about this spot cheers me up! The seats on the sidewalk make for

Cafe Citti is one of Jeff's Saved Places.

14. Cafe Citti

7.5
9047 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood, CA
Italian Restaurant · 30 tips and reviews

Food NetworkFood Network: Guy Fieri discovered this family restaurant cooking up authentic Tuscan-style Italian dishes. We recommend Polenta ai Funghi Porcini. Read more.

The LAB is one of Jeff's Saved Places.

15. The LAB

8.5
2948 16th St (Capp), San Francisco, CA
Art Gallery · Mission District · 1 tip

Michael D.Michael DeLong: Tremendous music programming. Check out Noise Pancakes some Sundays at noon for great noise and free pancakes.

B★Star Cafe is one of Jeff's Saved Places.

16. B★Star Cafe

8.6
127 Clement St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), San Francisco, CA
Burmese Restaurant · Inner Richmond · 134 tips and reviews

James L.James Lee: Try the salt and pepper fries with curry aioli, to die for!

Flour + Water is one of Jeff's Saved Places.

17. Flour + Water

9.0
2401 Harrison St (at 20th St), San Francisco, CA
Italian Restaurant · Mission District · 263 tips and reviews

Michelin Travel & LifestyleMichelin Travel & Lifestyle: Artisan Neapolitan pizzas here are the headliner to some, but intellectuals know the antipasti, pastas and secondi here are the real brain food. - Inspector

675 Bar is one of Jeff's Saved Places.

18. 675 Bar

675 Hudson St (at W 13th St), New York, NY
Bar · Meatpacking District · 108 tips and reviews

nymagnymag: The pool table and Ms. Pac-Man machine may scream “man cave,” but with its dark, shadowy corners, and semi-private alcoves, 675 was made for messing around. Our pick for Best Makeout Bar. Read more.

Spice Market is one of Jeff's Saved Places.

19. Spice Market

403 W 13th St (at 9th Ave), New York, NY
Thai Restaurant · Meatpacking District · 386 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: Go just for Pichet Ong's signature dessert, Thai Jewels. One of the coolest dishes ever. -Seth Caro, Top Chef Just Desserts

Flour + Water is one of Jeff's Saved Places.

20. Flour + Water

9.0
2401 Harrison St (at 20th St), San Francisco, CA
Italian Restaurant · Mission District · 263 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: Authentic and beautiful Neapolitan pies are made with the freshest ingredients in a young, modern space. The pizza man is a former law student, and good friend of mine, who left it all to concentrate

Papito is one of Jeff's Saved Places.

21. Papito

8.1
1457 18th St, San Francisco, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Potrero Hill · 61 tips and reviews

Eliane F.Eliane Fiolet: Quesadillas with duck confit! Excellent

Radish is one of Jeff's Saved Places.

22. Radish

3465 19th St (at Lexington), San Francisco, CA
American Restaurant · Mission District · 114 tips and reviews

Jeff K.Jeff Koo: Brunch

23. Ooh-la-la

84 Kloof Street, Cape Town, Western Cape
Asian Restaurant · Gardens · 4 tips and reviews

CapeTownMagazine.comCapeTownMagazine.com: Check CapeTownMagazine.com for murder mystery dinners at Ooh-la-la.

Jardine is one of Jeff's Saved Places.

24. Jardine

185 Bree St. (Btw Bloem & Pepper), Cape Town, Western Cape
Restaurant · Cape Town CBD - Foreshore · 8 tips and reviews

CapeTownMagazine.comCapeTownMagazine.com: stoep style coffee - Jardine style

25. Joburg

5.3
Longstreet, Cape Town, Western Cape
Bar · Cape Town CBD - Foreshore · 9 tips and reviews

CapeTownMagazine.comCapeTownMagazine.com: Should be part of any Long Street Shuffle - and they have Absinth.

Neighbourhood is one of Jeff's Saved Places.

26. Neighbourhood

163 Long St (Dorp St), Cape Town, Western Cape
Restaurant · Cape Town CBD - Foreshore · 44 tips and reviews

Jeff K.Jeff Koo: Eat here!

Dragon Bar is one of Jeff's Saved Places.

27. Dragon Bar

473 Broadway (at Kearny), San Francisco, CA
Bar · Jackson Square · 3 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: This place was pretty great with great rich colors. The music is not live but it was very nice. The staff was very courteous -Tiffany Derry, Top Chef

Eye Gotcha Optometric is one of Jeff's Saved Places.

28. Eye Gotcha Optometric

8.8
586 Castro St (at 19th St), San Francisco, CA
Eyecare Store · Castro · 9 tips and reviews

Sean G.Sean G: The staff is super helpful and friendly

Peet's Coffee & Tea is one of Jeff's Saved Places.

29. Peet's Coffee & Tea

6.6
2300 16th Street, Suite 240,, San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · Mission District · 21 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: This functional morning brought to you by Peet's Coffee. -Yigit Pura, Top Chef Just Desserts

Maggie Mudd is one of Jeff's Saved Places.

30. Maggie Mudd

903 Cortland Ave (btw Folsom and Gates), San Francisco, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Bernal Heights · 9 tips and reviews

Becca F.Becca Fuller: Try the pomegranite chocolate chip coconut milk ice cream. Will make you weak kneed.