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noizemagazine - noiZe Magazine Issue 60 May 2009 - Index

Boulevard
One Mission St.
415-543-6084
www.boulevardrestaurant.com
Chef Nancy Oaks delivers hearty,
flavorful cuisine with American
regional flavors combined with a
French-influenced style. One of the
most popular and best-reviewed
restaurants in town.
Absinthe
398 Hayes St.
415-551-1590
www.absinthe.com
Experiencing a revival based on
Chef Jamie Lauren's performance
on Top Chef, Absinthe has an
eclectic menu combining “brasserie
cuisine” with French, Med and
Contemporary. The domed interior
is way cool.
Prana@Temple
540 Howard St.
415-278-0495
www.pranasf.com
This Indian restaurant is part of
Temple, a state-of-the-art club with
three separate spaces and some of
the best lighting and sound in the
Bay Area. They mostly host straight
events, but the food is out of this
world.
Super High-End Hot Spots
Michael Mina
335 Powell St.
415-397-9222
www.michaelmina.net
This top San Francisco restaurant
features the culinary talent of
superstar chef Michael Mina. Set in
the stunning lobby of the historic
Westin St. Francis, this decadent
restaurant showcases spectacular
American cuisine in a timeless, naturally
elegant setting.
With an amazing combination of traditional
French cuisine with a modern flair,
this spot has been blowing even the
most jaded foodie away since it opened.
Restaurant Gary Danko
800 North Point St.
415-749-2060
www.garydanko.com
One of the most highly awarded restaurants
in town, Gary Danko offers his
vision of modern cuisine. Make reservations
early!
WHERE TO STAY
Castro
Parker Guest House
520 Church St.
888-520-7275
www.parkerguesthouse.com
The 21 rooms are housed in a handsome
1909 Edwardian mini-mansion.
Inn on Castro
321 Castro St.
415-861-0321
www.innoncastro.com
Eight rooms (one with shared bath) in a
restored Edwardian building. The living
room has a fireplace. Rates include full
breakfast in the dining room and evening
brandy.
24 Henry and Village House
24 Henry St.
800-900-5686
www.24henry.com
Both guesthouses are friendly, inexpensive,
yet elegant B&Bs.
Fifth Floor
12 Fourth St.
415-348-1555
www.fifthfloorrestaurant.com
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Happy Am I! Healthy Am I! holy Am I!
Westin St. Francis Hotel