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    mattt48 commented on the blog post Oh, The Places I Will Go…

    2011-09-27 23:47:28View | Delete

    There are at least four great spots within literally a stone’s throw of City Lights. Depending on your mood:

    A few doors down Columbus Ave, Brandy Ho’s offers some of the best Chinese food in town. Especially recommended is the House Smoked Ham with Whole Cloves of Garlic. A couple of old roommates of mine make the pilgrimage here every time they’re in SF, just for that dish.

    Also downhill on Columbus from City Lights is Vesuvio bar and pizza. Classic North Beach spot.

    Across Columbus, Tosca Cafe is a unique bar/cafe, where Irish Coffee is the specialty and the jukebox is full of opera and classics.

    A couple of doors uphill from Tosca, tucked into little Adler alley, Specs is a hard to find but pretty cool old beat hangout. Worth sticking your head in to sniff the ambience even if you’re not drinkin’.

    Too many other great spots around the city to list…..hope you have a great time in my adopted hometown!