94121: Zip code for Cantonese, Greek, Korean,
Italian, Egyptian, Mexican, Indian, and Cambodian grub |
23 YEARS
AGO IN SF RUNNING HISTORY
1986
Grete Waitz and Ed
Eyestone win Bay to Breakers, which sets a Guinness World record for being the world's
largest footrace, with 78,769 registered runners. Throw in bandits and the number is
estimated to be 110,000 runners!
Holy sourdough chowder bowls!! |
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BEST POST-RUN EATS
San Francisco is one big restaurant. However,
after a long sweaty
run, you will not be heading straight for the Carnelian Room for grub
or to the Top of the Mark for cocktails. Post-run dining requires eateries
that are less pretentious and more accomodating to sweat-drenched runners.
| Restaurant Name |
Location |
Notes |
Gordo's
Taqueria
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San Francisco locations:
- 9th/Lincoln (Sunset/GG Park)
- 19th/Geary (Richmond)
- 24th/Clement (Richmond) |
Burritos, Burritos, and more
Burritos! The ideal post-run protein and carb replenishment meal! I've been
frequenting Gordo's for over twenty years. |
| Pluto's |
San Francisco locations:
- 9th/Irving (Sunset)
- Chestnut/Steiner (Marina)
Palo Alto: University Avenue |
"Fresh food for a hungry
universe." Huge salads, excellent sandwiches, and YUMMO side dishes (mashed
potatoes, gargantuan onion rings, etc) are all the rave at this popular cafeteria style
eatery. Ideal for after your runs in Golden Gate Park, Presidio/Marina, or Palo
Alto. Popular after runs with Presidio RX running group. |
Dim Sum:
Yet Wah
Mayflower
Ton Kiang |
All in San Francisco (Richmond)
Yet Wah - 23rd/Clement
Mayflower - 27th/Geary
Ton Kiang - 23rd/Geary |
Personally, I like dim sum as a
post race meal, but many stomachs may not be able to stomach it. Oh well, more
chicken feet & pork buns for me. |
| Crepes on Cole |
San Francisco: Cole/Carl
(Cole Valley) |
The name says it all.
Popular for weekend brunch among the locals. The Kstars running group meets for Saturday runs and post-run brunch here. |
| Naan n Curry |
San Francisco: 8th/Irving
(Sunset)
Other locations in North Beach and the Tenderloin, as well as Berkeley. A new
24-hour N&C just opened in downtown SF--for those munchies after your midnight runs! |
Guess what's on the menu here.
Though many of you don't do well with Indian & Pakistani food after a run, the
food here is excellent and cheap! |
| Asqew |
San Francisco:
California/Laurel (Laurel Village)
Chestnut/Steiner (Marina)
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Kabobs, Couscous, and Salads.
Cafeteria style. And to top it off, there's a donut shop next door, for
dessert. |
| Rojoz |
Palo Alto: Town &
Country Village |
More Burritos. Popular
after Wednesday night run with the Palo
Alto Run Club. |
| Hobee's |
Palo Alto: Town &
Country Village, and
Other South Bay Locations |
Famous for it's blueberry COFFEE
CAKE. Sandwiches, pasta, and salads. Casual, Family style restaurant. |
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