Forbes' Puzzling SF Solo Dining Option
Well, to be more specific, we're confused by the San Francisco entry on the list: Squat & Gobble Cafe:
This aptly named San Francisco chain of creperies offers quick, in-and-out meals that are easily devoured solo. For a savory snack, try the Mama Mia, a combination of cheddar, mozzarella and cottage cheese, plus onions, spinach, eggplant, tomatoes, mushrooms and walnuts, topped with marinara sauce and parmesan.
Now, to be clear, we really enjoy all locations of Squat & Gobble. They are homey, comfortable and reasonably-priced. However, S&G is nowhere near the caliber of the other restaurants around the world that also find themselves on the list.
To wit: The Bar Room at The Modern is one of the premier, upscale three/four-star dining destinations in Manhattan. The other New York entry, Gotham Bar & Grill, is a popular business lunch spot. DC's Seasons in the Four Seasons Hotel is the perfect place for a lonesome traveler to enjoy a nice meal. Chicago's Park Grill is similarly upscale and in the midst of a travel hub. Even the more casual places on the list, like Boston's Wagamama and London's Itsu, offer communal tables and/or bar seating.
Squat & Gobble, while delicious, is none of these things. We don't remember communal tables last time we went--more of a malleable layout really. And there is no table service per se. And it's not exactly impressive dining. And none of the locations--two in the Haight, one in the Castro and one in West Portal--are exactly convenient to the downtown traveler/businessman.
Can anyone explain this?
Perfect Places To Dine Solo [Forbes]
Squat & Gobble Cafe [MenuPages]
Squat & Gobble Cafe [Official Site]
Comments
Well, I can't explain that. But it is rather tempting to draw your attention to the 'table for one' section on timeforone.com - if you're keen to supply up to date information to hungry business travellers to London?
This is the first database review guide to the city where individuals can search and choose from a chocolate box selection of great places, reviewed purely for solo dining. And you can use a map search to locate the ones closest to you. Hope this is helpful to you, Wendy
Posted by: wendy | August 28, 2007 06:35 AM