Analysis of 100 SF things to try before you die

Based on 7×7 list of The Big Eat SF: 100 things to try before you die

I have done
Chasu ramen at Katana-Ya
Tofu soup with kimchi at My Tofu House
Baja-style fish tacos at Nick’s Crispy Tacos
Oysters on the half shell at Swan Oyster Depot
Tea-leaf salad at Burma Superstar
Prime rib at House of Prime Rib
Salted-caramel ice cream at Bi-Rite Creamery
Chips and salsa at Papalote
Ginger snaps at Mietta
Giant pretzel with mustard at The Monk’s Kettle
Paper masala dosa at Dosa
Popovers with strawberry butter at the Rotunda
Fresh spring rolls at Out the Door
Cheese course at Gary Danko

I think I did it
Coffee-rubbed pork shoulder at Range
Burger with fries at Slow Club
Pizza margherita at Pizzeria Delfina
Pupusas at Balompie Cafe #3
Cheeseburger at Taylor’s Automatic Referesher
Pho ga at Turtle Tower
Shrimp-and-chive dumplings at Ton Kiang
Apple fritter at Bob’s Donuts
Buckwheat crepe and a French cider at Ti Couz
Baby-coconut ice cream from Mitchell’s
Clam chowder at Hog Island Oyster Co.

I have gone to the establishment, but have not done the dish and don’t feel strongly about it
Carnitas taco at La Taqueria
Spicy crab and grits at the Front Porch
Fried-shrimp po’boy at brenda’s French Soul Food
Eggs benedict on the back patio at Zazie
Pulled-pork sandwich at Roadside BBQ

I have gone to the establishment, but haven’t had the dish must to try the dish
Morning bun at Tartine Bakery
Pork sugo with pappardelle at Delfina
Fried brussels sprouts at SPQR
Garlic soup at Piperade
Spiced-chocolate doughtnut at Dynamo Donut with a Four Barrel coffee
Basil gimlet at Rye

I have not gone, but don’t feel strongly about it
Salt-and-pepper squid at Yuet Lee
Soup dumplings at Shanghai House
Salumni misti plate at Perbacco
Blue Bell Bitter from the cask at Magnolia Pub
A classic gin martini at Bourbon & Branch
A Gibraltar at Blue Bottle Cafe
Laughing Buddha cocktail at Cantina
Dry-fried chicken wings at San Tung
Mint julep at Alembic
Galapagos cocktail at Absinthe
Absinthe daiquiri
Crispy eggplant at Jai Yun
Irish coffee at the Buena vista Cafe
A Fernet at R Bar
A margarita at Tommy’s Mexican Restaurant
A cheese slice at Arinell Pizza
Lamb schawerma at Truly Mediterranean
Sesame balls at Yank Sing

I have not done and must go
Roasted chicken and bread salad at Zuni
Shaking beef at the Slanted Door
Beef brisket at Memphis Minnie’s
Katsu curry from Muracci’s Japanese Curry & Grill
Tuna tartare at Michael Mina
Chicken pot pie at Liberty Cafe
Vietnamese roasted pork sandwich at Saigon Sandwich
Beer sausage with sauerkraut and grilled onions at Rosamunde Sausage Grill
Loaf of bread straight out of the oven at Tartine
Papaya salad with salty crab at Sai Jai Thai
Spaetzle at Suppenkuche
Pan con chocolate with sea salt and olive oil at Laiola
Yellowtail collar at Oyajii
Rotisserie chicken at Limon Rotisserie
French fries at Hayes Street Grill
Pierna Enchilada torta at La Torta Gorda
Cannele at Boulangerie Bay Bread
Ceviche at La Mar Becicheria Peruana
Angels on horseback at Anchor & Hope
Maccaronara with ricotta salata at A16
Milk-roasted pork at L’Osteria del Forna
Caponatina with burrata at Beretta
Goat stew at Kokkari Estiatorio
Hurache with cactus salad at El Huarache Loco
The Brass Monkey at Little Star Pizza
Crab souffle at Cafe Jacqueline
Meatballs with grapes at Aziza
Pig parts at Incanto
Sand dabs at Tadich Grill
Licorice parfait at South
Omakase menu at Sebo
Arancini at Ducca
Corned-beef sandwich with Gruyère at the Sentinel
Fried green beans at Coco500
Chicken hash at Ella’s
Chilaquiles with a fried egg at Pastores
Onion strings at Alfred’s Steakhouse
Chicken curry at Punjab Kabab House
Fried chickpeas at Piqueo’s
Sweet-potato fries with banana catsup at Poleng Lounge
Slow-cooked egg at Coi
Albondigas soup at Mijita
Bacon-wrapped hot dog from a cart in the Mission (preferably when you’re drunk)
Seven courses of beef at Pagolac
Mango with chile, lemon and salt at Doña Tere’s cart (At the corner of 21 and Treat Streets, no phone)
3 a.m. bowl of caldo verde soup at Grubstake

For things I don’t feel strongly about…looks like it’s either Chinese, Mediterranean, alcohol or pizza. Or my super pickiness about vegetable and bitter taste.

But other than that, who is ready to eat with me?!

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