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Palm House, Cow Hollow, San Francisco

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Palm House 2032 Union St, San Francisco, CA 94123 https://goo.gl/maps/VACrPqoHHZQmvEp86 Rating: 1 out of 5 stars Feedback: Went here during SF Restaurant Week 200 and tried their 40$ 3 Course Meal. Soft Shell Crab - was a "meh", nothing amazing and it was just OK Jerk Chicken - it was really badly done, meat wasn't easy to chew and the sauce was not really good too. Thai Sticky Rice - Mango was ok, but sticky rice felt like cooked like yesterday or few days ago, it was really disgusting!

Lolo (Valencia St, Mission, SF)

Loló 974 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110 https://goo.gl/maps/xGfLhpBempv8odDD6 Rating: 4 out of 5 Feedback: Visited this on March 7, 2020 Tried going in around 6 since I didn't had any reservations adn it was a Saturday and fortunately, got seats for 2 at the bar. Tried the following: Tuna Taco It was good but it was really just small and light and it wasn't that amazing.   Tropical Taco This was actually interesting twist, with fried battered shrimp and tropical relish, and instead of tortilla, they use jicamas. I like it as it's savory and something sweet Fish Taco Fried Battered Cod on tortilla really nice! Food was generally nice, and can get crowded.  Pricey as every dish costs like 13 dollars and has just two tacos.

Curio (Valencia St, Mission, SF)

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Curio 775 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110 (415) 551-7306 https://maps.app.goo.gl/x41ytwBvWfgKVjSGA Comment: Love that ... they have love jazz bands on Wednesday  and music throughout the week, check their schedule Happy hour from 5-7 from Monday to Friday with 1$ Oysters and half off for Wine for Wednesdays. Cocktails: Tried babadook, fruity and it was just Ok (13$)

Flour and Water Pizzeria (Valencia, Mission, SF)

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Flour + Water Pizzeria 702 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110 https://maps.app.goo.gl/MTAeBRowinK6f4mb8 Food was good and not too expensive: We had 2 Pizzas and Meatballs for around 65+ Tip. Potato White Pie was the best. I added Prosciutto Burrata red pie was good for those who love Burrata Meatballs was good too, though I am more of a big fan of the meatballs in Emmy's Spaghetti Shack.

Alsace, France - Colmar, Ribeauville, and Riquewihr

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How to get around Colmar, Ribeauville, and Riquewihr? We stayed around Colmar area as it is much of a bigger town and there are more things to see but we spent a day going around Colmar visiting the towns of Ribeauville and Riquewihr. Ribeauville is a small town (5K population) and bigger than Riquewihr (though I preferred the latter as it seems to be much more vibrant, more people, colourful).  All of these towns are very picturesque. To get to those towns, you can take bus 106 which stops at the main station of Colmar (Gare SCNF) or Place de Kenster (near the 12 cinemas).  It costs around 7 Euros for a round trip (which allows you also to get off at Riquewihr (since Ribeauville is further).  You can pay in the bus directly. Where are the stops in Colmar for Bus 106? For the main train station, the stop is basically, when you get out of the main entrance, it is to the right but there's also a stop near the tourist office in town (rather than you walk or go all the way t

Taipei, Taiwan 4-day Itinerary

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How to get from airport to the city? Taxi costs around 1000 NT or ~35 USD Airport Express costs 150 NT - It stops at Taipei Main Train Station. Then you have to exit and transfer to a metro (for additional costs) You can buy a single fare journey, get an easy card (non-refundable 100 NT), or get a day or fun pass.  A ride is usually 15 NT for buses and 20 NT (or more) for Metros, so check which one you can save more. Metro tickets and Travel Pass information here Check Airport to a metro station route here . Hotel? Roader's Hotel ( map ) Pretty convenient to get to Ximending (or around 10-12 minute walk to Taipei Main Train station) I like that they have "arcade games" in the reception area, free noodles, ramen, etc,  They have washing machine and dryer - you can make reservation Downside - if you lose a key, you pay 200 NT for a lost key card. Room is pretty small too Itinerary Day 1: Arrived after lunch Roamed ar