i'm flippin' burgers, you at kinkos straight flippin' copies

Wow, once again this is a crazy misleading name. Since I was in Santa Barbara, it would have been completely feasible and even likely that I took a boat ride. I was, in fact, not on a boat :( 

We of course had to hit up the SB nightlife :) State Street seemed to have lots of fun stops. We at first tried to go in the club Tonic, but the f-ing bouncer was such a douche to us trying to get our IDs that we walked instead of paying the $5 cover. Good plan too because we heard them playing the same song within 1.5 hours. Real nice DJ skillz.

Instead we started at the James Joyce, a typical looking bar/pub. It was karaoke night, always fun! Except some dude did "Don't Stop Believing" and didn't know the song... and another was completely tone deaf singing "White Flag" by Dido. Dunno how the two most stereotypical doable songs could be butchered so fully within the same hour. The place was pretty packed so we didn't sign up to sing, instead we snagged a bench seat by a fireplace in the corner. This place was terrific! The crowd was fun, and the people watching was plentiful. Highlights included me trying to make flirty eye contact with 3 obviously freshman boys out with the sole girl hallmate. SO AWKWARD!! Made me feel so old though, they thought I was a cougar and wouldn't even say hi hehe. 

Wish they had this place at Penn!

After they left, the fun died down a bit so we went to another tavern a few blocks down, Madison's Sports Grill. I had a great time, don't mind the bad ratings. I did not order food though, so maybe that was their issue. The bar had warm patio seating, tables, a fun island bar, and then a dance floor! Once again there was great people watching, and even a fight. I was starting to get pretty sugar drunk from my froyo, sodas and virgin margarita, so by the end I was totally in the dance floor area. There was some crazy girl who was a professional dancer. She was dressed like GaGa in huge stilettos and was doing these zetta awesome moves without even a hint of a shakey heel. There was also a super trashed hott college girl who was centimeters away from popping out, and appeared to go home with two guys simultaneously. Good times :)

Oh!! andddddddddddd the DJ played I'm On a Boat by our request, hence my title <3

i want to marry an archaeologist

ha- my nerdiness and love for 8 bit video games and the dagger of amon ra will never allow me to make any sort of reference to flappers, the 20s, or speakeasy's without alluding to that song. I MISS YOU SIERRA OF THE 90S!!

if you hadn't guessed, tonight after zero zero, we hit up Bourbon and Branch, SF's local speakeasy :). Since it was a last minute plan on a Saturday night, we had to go in the "library" room. The other side is the two-story lounge that you need a password to get in to. Still super awesome tho, the walls were covered in filled bookshelves and the bartenders definitely dressed the part. I really want to make a reservation so I can see the lounge side. I only had a hint at it tonight when someone from the other side pushed the secret passage bookshelf open for a split second. so intriguing!! I think we are going to throw our 20s party, year 2 there, so stay tuned for details next month. 

The drinks were expensive, but very cool and made with love. I even ended up getting a "pomegranate ginger" which was really delicious sans vodka.

had to sneak the picture, they are anti modern technologies!

Super cool place, total Disneyland feeling, i would highly recommend it for a group night out!

Fried Makes Everything Better

I am completely in love with Butter bar on 11th and Harrison (SOMA near Mission). It is totally dive, proudly "white trash" themed, and such a great place to bring a group and hang-out. They are only open on the weekends, but Sunday is karaoke night which makes it all ok. (don't be intimidated, they are eminem, dream on, and g-pop friendly!!) The crowd is bizarre (my hair is the tamest there), but all very eclecticly fun. There is a combo of goth, hipster, and then old people who wear shirts with realistic animals they bought at national parks.

karaoke w/ bill the pimp

mmmmm

but who cares! cuz it's allllll about the food <:D. Not only do they keep you content by offering unlimited free popcorn, but they also serve the most comforting-comfort food you will find. Fried everything! I've been twice and gotten: White Castle sliders, mo-sticks, fried Uncrustable (yepppp PB&J, fried, topped with whipped cream, choco sauce, sprinkles and marshmallows), chili cheese tater tots, and my new favorite: FRIED MACARONI AND CHEESE! i don't even get how it works?! ok, i kind of do... they are little bread-fried nuggets filled with mac & cheese goodness. the science behind it is beyond me.

Also- pretending you drink more than diet coke, they have a cool selection of beverages. Lots of fruity yummy looking selections that can get you trashed fast.

winnebago!

PS: the manager Dennis is all about video games, so EA people, you can get free drinks if you bring him games!! :)

Journey Deep in to the Crocker-Amazon!

have you ever wondered what exists in that long stretch of land between south san fran and the mission?? you know, the random part that looks like some foreign country with houses piled on top of each other? its hard to notice since it falls in the middle of the confusing part of 101 where the road forks five directions, but it's there, looming mysteriously. i freaking DTS-ed tonight. within lies one of the best named boroughs of sf, Crocker-Amazon.

such awesome painting on the walls

Thanks again to Dave's suggestion, tonight i hit up Broken Record with eugi and ken. this place is a great dive bar/gastropub fusion with fun music, cheap drinks, and AMAZING food!!! the menu is small  but incredible. i started the night with baked mac & cheese (you can add bacon) and a giantttttttttt "side" of sweet potato fries ($3 ftw). i thought life was good. but then, after a heated match of scrabble arose between the three of us, ken decided to get more food. Enter the Truffle Parmesan fries with garlic ailoli!  i'm having a hard time putting the deliciousness in to words. you need to try them ASAP!! sooo soo good.

OH! and, they give you 50% off your first beer coupon for checking in on foursquare! after months of wasting time checking in, it's all paid off..

mmm baked mac & cheese and sweet potato fries