Russian Eateries in SF

[David Powelstock]

Colleagues,

>>third are a few places on geary street in the outer richmond, between 20th
>>and 25th avenues.

Speaking of SF eateries, I have to mention one place out on Geary, if it
still exists, called the Russian Rendezvous.  It is in fact open for dinner
until late-ish, but I don't recommend it for the food, particularly, which
as I recall is mediocre and comes in small, overpriced portions.  What the
Rendezvous has in spades is atmosphere.  Boris, the owner and bartender, if
he is still among the quick, is a charming elderly gentleman, who emigrated
as a child with his family before 1921.  A violin and piano duo nightly play
the schmaltziest Russian hits.  But here's the kicker: a bar menu of dozens
of vodka drinks with kitzchy names like the Stavropol, Tovarishch, etc.

It's fun, but make sure it's still there before you trek all the way out to
the Richmond.

Regards,
David

David Powelstock
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