Just wanted to remind everyone who might want to make reservations online, I use the the Open Table App on my Android phone. It is so easy to use and very convenient if you want to check availability and/or do something last minute. If you are not familiar with Open Table, take a look first by going to http://www.opentable.com/. If you like what you see register (its free) and then get the app in the Android Market. No need for a computer or Wi-Fi, and you will have a reservation at a great place to eat.
Wednesday, July 4, 2012
The Low Down on Lo-Do - UPDATED
If you have a bit more time and want to relax you can head down to Lower Downtown, or what we like to call it: Lo-Do. Many place in Lo-Do are easy to get to on the Free Mall Ride or walking depending on where you are.
The Mercury Cafe is all organic, community friendly and pride themselves on using as many local suppliers as possible. They are largely vegetarian (not all though) with many gluten free options and everything is cooked from scratch. For breakfast have whole grain or Gluten free hotcakes with an assortment of toppings, an organic egg omelet (veggie or meat options), tofu scrambles or the Santa Fe Breakfast: beans, quinoa, corn, cheese and green chili. The brunch/lunch menu has delights such as Bean and Cheese Enchiladas, Sauteed Vegetable (Open-faced) or roast turkey sandwiches or Diva Favorite Ham & Cheese potatoes which are simply delicious. For "Supper" have Shish Kebobs, Elk Steak, Garlic Linguini or grilled Tempeh with Black Bean Sauce. They also do small plates if you just want snacks. Open for Breakfast/Brunch (Saturday and Sunday, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.) and Dinner (Tuesday-Sunday, 5:30-11:30 p.m.). No Credit Cards. At 22nd and California (2199 California St) its a quick walk: From 16th and California, head Northeast on California Street towards 17th St (opposite of the Arts Center) and its about 6 blocks. http://www.mercurycafe.com/organic.html
CLOSED-If you are in the mood for Spanish Tapas head to The 9th Door. Serving both old-school favorites as well as new style tapas, there are many tasty treats that will tease the taste buds. There are many vegetarian and Gluten free options. Cold Tapas like Cured meats or cheeses (or a combo of both) or Pera Rollos (Fresh pears, arugula, and Idiazábal cheese rolled in Serrano ham). There is huge assortment of hot Tapas like Albondigas (Lamb Meatballs with delicate almond mint sauce) or Dátiles (crispy Serrano ham-wrapped dates stuffed with almonds and drunken goat cheese) and many more in various sizes. Open for Dinner daily Monday-Friday starting at 4:30 p.m. (happy hour 4:30-6:30 p.m.), Saturday-Sunday 5:00 p.m. Located at 1808 Blake St, take the Free Mall Ride to Market Street station and then walk to 18th and Blake.
http://www.the9thdoor.com/thestory.html
If you are curious about another place not mentioned here, just ask....
The Mercury Cafe is all organic, community friendly and pride themselves on using as many local suppliers as possible. They are largely vegetarian (not all though) with many gluten free options and everything is cooked from scratch. For breakfast have whole grain or Gluten free hotcakes with an assortment of toppings, an organic egg omelet (veggie or meat options), tofu scrambles or the Santa Fe Breakfast: beans, quinoa, corn, cheese and green chili. The brunch/lunch menu has delights such as Bean and Cheese Enchiladas, Sauteed Vegetable (Open-faced) or roast turkey sandwiches or Diva Favorite Ham & Cheese potatoes which are simply delicious. For "Supper" have Shish Kebobs, Elk Steak, Garlic Linguini or grilled Tempeh with Black Bean Sauce. They also do small plates if you just want snacks. Open for Breakfast/Brunch (Saturday and Sunday, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.) and Dinner (Tuesday-Sunday, 5:30-11:30 p.m.). No Credit Cards. At 22nd and California (2199 California St) its a quick walk: From 16th and California, head Northeast on California Street towards 17th St (opposite of the Arts Center) and its about 6 blocks. http://www.mercurycafe.com/organic.html
CLOSED-If you are in the mood for Spanish Tapas head to The 9th Door. Serving both old-school favorites as well as new style tapas, there are many tasty treats that will tease the taste buds. There are many vegetarian and Gluten free options. Cold Tapas like Cured meats or cheeses (or a combo of both) or Pera Rollos (Fresh pears, arugula, and Idiazábal cheese rolled in Serrano ham). There is huge assortment of hot Tapas like Albondigas (Lamb Meatballs with delicate almond mint sauce) or Dátiles (crispy Serrano ham-wrapped dates stuffed with almonds and drunken goat cheese) and many more in various sizes. Open for Dinner daily Monday-Friday starting at 4:30 p.m. (happy hour 4:30-6:30 p.m.), Saturday-Sunday 5:00 p.m. Located at 1808 Blake St, take the Free Mall Ride to Market Street station and then walk to 18th and Blake.
http://www.the9thdoor.com/thestory.html
If you are curious about another place not mentioned here, just ask....
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