Mission District
1) Los Coyotes - California Burrito w/ Al Pastor and avocados instead of carne asada and guacamole
2) Limon - Peruvian food, make sure to get a Pisco Sour
3) Foreign Cinema - be prepared to spend some money, everything is delicious
4) Giordano Bros - Salami sandwich and an IPA from the North Bay is WINNING
5) Poc Chuc - Mayan Mexican food made by a family. The spicy salsa there is no fucking joke
6) Velvet Cantin - Margaritas here will kick your ass
7) Monk's Kettle - pricey but an amazing gastropub
8) Pakwan - Bring your own alcohol!!!
Hayes Valley
1) Chez Maman West - fuck, I want to stop writing and go there right now!
2) Mazzat - go with friends, this is a family-style Lebanese joint that does not disappoint
3) Suppenküche - CARBS!
The Inner Richmond
1) Thai Time - Best Thai spot in the city IMO
2) Koja Kitchen - What they do with rice is fucking ridiculous
3) Mo’z Cafe - Solid joint with a short line
4) Burma Superstar - Tealeaf salad and a lychee mimosa, yum
5) Assab Eritrean Restaurant - Best Ethiopian spot in the city, IMO
The Inner Sunset
1) Arizmendi Bakery - Get a slice of their pizza-of-the-day and two Ricciarelli
2) Lavash Restaurant - All my Persian friends swear by this place. It's pretty legit, but you should call in advance
3) Nabe - Do you like to sweat when you eat?
4) San Tung - Dry rub chicken wings FTW
5) Manna - Pretty sure it isn't related to the Manna in LA, but still a killer spot
The Tenderloin
1) Brenda’s French Soul Food - Popular as fuck, probably not worth a 45-minute wait
2) The Chairman - How do you feel about grabbing some buns?
3) Lers Ros - Great Thai food. Get the frog legs or the alligator, you won't be disappointed
4) Lahore Karahi - Dat Paki food, tho
Neighborhoods to avoid
The Warf/Pier 39
The Haight
The Marina
Finance District
North Beach -> Yeah, I said it! North Beach is over-fucking-rated
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14 tagshas anyone seen this yet? interesting ~10m deep dive on how the matrix 's scene transitions were so effective:
http://www.avclub.com/article/heres-why-matrix-moves-so-smoothly-254399
https://youtu.be/j3xe1XY7akg
In a new video essay, Patrick Willems examines the Wachowskis’ use of transitions over the course of The Matrix’s three acts, highlighting exactly why they’re so effective. For example, the entire first act can be broken down into eight scenes, half of which begin with Neo waking up. This repetition, combined with some well-placed music cues, gradually introduces the audience into the idea that there are two worlds: the fake, dreamlike world of the Matrix, and harsh, grim reality.
The film’s second and third acts pick up the pace a bit until we’re knee-deep in a full-blown action movie. To accomplish this, the Wachowskis use what film theorist David Bordwell calls the hook—“an audiovisual texture linking an element from the end of one scene to one at the beginning of the next.” These smaller details aren’t necessarily things you’ll notice on your first or second watch, but they have a big effect on the way a movie flows and can mean the difference between a forgettable sci-fi thrill ride and a massively successful franchise. -
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14 tagsWait But Why just released the long awaited article on Elon Musk's Neuralink.
http://waitbutwhy.com/2017/04/neuralink.html
Amazing article as usual, but it will probably take over an hour to read. ^_^ -
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