San Franciscoers! Or member who have been..

endofanera7 · 04-16-2009, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by ///Mandy

How come? (Just curious)

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel...ride-BR-1.html

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San Francisco is a very proud city. Sometimes this pride borders on smugness. If there's one thing we San Franciscan's love to talk about, it's how great our city is (or was, if you're talking to a bitter oldtimer!). We're always willing to offer an opinion as to the best view, our favorite restaurant, directions (it's confusing even for locals!), and anything else about our lovely home town.

We only ask for one thing in return: never EVER refer to the city as "Frisco." If you want to instantly change a local's opinion of you from good to bad, try using the 'F' word! I don't know why this is the case - it just is. Don't do it!

Some hip-hop types try every so often to make "Frisco" an edgy, hip word. It just makes people hate them more.

San Francisco is universally referred to as "The City." If you say to anyone in Northern California that you're going to "The City," everyone knows you mean San Francisco. The term "SF" is acceptable, as is "San Fran," but they're rarely used. People from SF are called San Franciscans - or, rarely, "city-folk" - I'd like to see that one used more often!

A few more - Gough Street is pronounced 'Goff,' Geary is pronounced 'Geery,' Kearny is pronounced 'Kerny,' and Noe is pronounced 'No-ee.' Highways are referred to by just their number - as in "you take 280 South." Don't say "you take THE 280 South." Putting "the" in front of the number is the way SOUTHERN Californians say it - and, therefore, it's bad.

These gaffs are all excusable and trifling compared to the 'F' word, though.

///Mandy · 04-16-2009, 10:17 PM

Interesting.

Thanks, Endo. I'll note those next time I'm up there.

Joonsup · 04-17-2009, 12:35 PM

In regards to the highway references it's funny b/c back in college I went to school in socal and I ended up adapting to saying "THE 60 or THE 101" but as soon as I moved back to the bay area I naturally went back to saying "take 24 west" or "680 south". I don't know socal people and norcal people say it differently but they do.

Andy@LTBMW · 04-17-2009, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Crimson92

seek pedo panda

some people don't know who pedo panda is ...

the suggestions by koreez and joonsup is your best bet ...

PAKMAN · 04-20-2009, 08:37 PM

or you can come visit me.

bsamoul · 04-29-2009, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by joonsup

In regards to the highway references it's funny b/c back in college I went to school in socal and I ended up adapting to saying "THE 60 or THE 101" but as soon as I moved back to the bay area I naturally went back to saying "take 24 west" or "680 south". I don't know socal people and norcal people say it differently but they do.

hahaha i hate when people stick 'the' in front of a freeway name.

Andy@LTBMW · 04-29-2009, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by bsamoul

hahaha i hate when people stick 'the' in front of a freeway name.

so u hate me?

bsamoul · 04-29-2009, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Andy@LTBMW

so u hate me?

no not you andy, how could i hate you.

Sara · 04-29-2009, 10:14 AM

Im really excited only 3 weeks to go!

blue-coupe · 04-29-2009, 12:04 PM

Awesome!! I'm heading to 'the city' for a little memorial day trip as well!! where are you staying? I think we're going to crash at the Orchard Garden.

Andy@LTBMW · 04-29-2009, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by blue-coupe

Awesome!! I'm heading to 'the city' for a little memorial day trip as well!! where are you staying? I think we're going to crash at the Orchard Garden.

from texas to the city is not a little trip lol

aznshrek88 · 04-29-2009, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Ferg

The stinking rose, you have to go to the stinking rose, LOL!

Stinking Rose is a chain skip it....HOUSE OF PRIME RIB!!!! CAN'T be missed if you like your prime rib.

Andy@LTBMW · 04-29-2009, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by aznshrek88

Stinking Rose is a chain skip it....HOUSE OF PRIME RIB!!!! CAN'T be missed if you like your prime rib.

i actually like lawry's more than house of prime now ...

Sara · 04-29-2009, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by aznshrek88

Stinking Rose is a chain skip it....HOUSE OF PRIME RIB!!!! CAN'T be missed if you like your prime rib.

My mouth is watering...

nightkhan · 04-29-2009, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Andy@LTBMW

i actually like lawry's more than house of prime now ...

I have to agree on this one sadly. I use to love House of Prime Rib and would defend it adamantly against Lawry's. But the past several years have seen a significant cut in portions, and diminishing flavor. During the same time, Lawry's has kept its quality, maybe even getting better. Pretty bummed by it.

Epic roasthouse is a sweet steak spot. Waterbar next door is the place to get your drinks on while enjoying the view of the bay. Harris Steakhouse can't be beat.

If you want to enjoy the perfect lunch/afternoon spot, go to Hog Island Oyster Bar at the ferry building. Order the Kumamotos, their grilled cheese sandwich, and a bowl of their clam chowder. All the while enjoying the view of the bay and bay bridge during the day. Afterwards stroll through the ferry and soak up the bay atmosphere. It's hard to think of anything else that can beat this for a relaxing day.

Andy@LTBMW · 04-29-2009, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by nightkhan

I have to agree on this one sadly. I use to love House of Prime Rib and would defend it adamantly against Lawry's. But the past several years have seen a significant cut in portions, and diminishing flavor. During the same time, Lawry's has kept its quality, maybe even getting better. Pretty bummed by it.

Epic roasthouse is a sweet steak spot. Waterbar next door is the place to get your drinks on while enjoying the view of the bay. Harris Steakhouse can't be beat.

If you want to enjoy the perfect lunch/afternoon spot, go to Hog Island Oyster Bar at the ferry building. Order the Kumamotos, their grilled cheese sandwich, and a bowl of their clam chowder. All the while enjoying the view of the bay and bay bridge during the day. Afterwards stroll through the ferry and soak up the bay atmosphere. It's hard to think of anything else that can beat this for a relaxing day.

+1 on waterbar and Harris steakhouse ... 75 kobe steak can't be beat ... unless you go to alexanders and get their kobe ... never been to kumamotos ... i should give that a try ... that sounds delish

nightkhan · 04-29-2009, 02:08 PM

Kumamoto's:

Clam Chowder:

Grilled Cheese:

throw in a beer:

all while sitting next to this:

and you'll be one happy camper!

Hog Island Oyster Bar
Ferry Building

MadDog · 04-29-2009, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by nightkhan

Kumamoto's:

Clam Chowder:

Grilled Cheese:

throw in a beer:

all while sitting next to this:

and you'll be one happy camper!

Hog Island Oyster Bar
Ferry Building

Heaven on Earth right there, folks.

Andy@LTBMW · 04-29-2009, 02:49 PM

damn that is str4aight clam chowder!

bsamoul · 04-29-2009, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Sara504

Im really excited only 3 weeks to go!

you should have a great time sara!

Sara · 04-30-2009, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by bsamoul

you should have a great time sara!

I hope I can get away from the conference long enough to enjoy it!

THAT GRILLED CHEESE LOOKS TO DIE FOR !!!!!!!!

bsamoul · 04-30-2009, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Sara504

I hope I can get away from the conference long enough to enjoy it!

THAT GRILLED CHEESE LOOKS TO DIE FOR !!!!!!!!

psssh just be like i gotta go to the bathroom then dip and come back 5+ hours later

04-16-2009, 10:17 PM	#24
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Joonsup Lieutenant General 328 Rep 17,315 Posts Drives: E92 M3, E30 325i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (8) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 [9.50]	In regards to the highway references it's funny b/c back in college I went to school in socal and I ended up adapting to saying "THE 60 or THE 101" but as soon as I moved back to the bay area I naturally went back to saying "take 24 west" or "680 south". I don't know socal people and norcal people say it differently but they do.
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blue-coupe Second Lieutenant 118 Rep 253 Posts Drives: 1999 Z3 Coupe Join Date: May 2008 Location: Dallas TX iTrader: (0)	Awesome!! I'm heading to 'the city' for a little memorial day trip as well!! where are you staying? I think we're going to crash at the Orchard Garden.
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nightkhan Private Woodman 178 Rep 467 Posts Drives: 328i, JB, Space Rocket Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (3)	Kumamoto's: Clam Chowder: Grilled Cheese: throw in a beer: all while sitting next to this: and you'll be one happy camper! Hog Island Oyster Bar Ferry Building __________________ Former King of Stock... E90 325i, Jet Black: Done with Current: E92 328i, Sports Package, 335i wheels, Power Seats, BMW Assist/Bluetooth, IPod/USB, heated seats, //M Short Shifter Future Mods: 19" CSL's, KW V2, 15mm spacer, tints
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