The Monkey Club Casual and tucked away in a quiet section of the Mission, this hip locals bar (think 20s through air asia 30s) is an ever fun and rather red spot to kick it on plush and comfy couches backed by giant picture windows, nibble on decent and inexpensive appetizers, and down stiff drinks while a DJ spins grooving house, jazz, and world music Wednesday through Sunday. 2730 21st St. (at Bryant St.). & 415/647-6546.
I ve also added a fantastic moderately priced lodge in pricey Ojai, the Blue Iguana Inn, 11794 N. Ventura Ave. (& 805/646-5277). Its colorful Southwestern decor, pool, and large lawn are a winning combo.
INEXPENSIVE Cha Cha Cha Value CARIBBEAN Put your name on the mile-long list, crowd into the tiny bar, and drink sangria while you wait. When you finally get seated (generally about an hour later), you ll dine in a loud and I mean loud dining room with Santer a altars, banana trees, and plastic tablecloths. Do as I do and order from the tapas menu, sharing such dishes like some of the city s best fried calamari, fried new potatoes, Cajun shrimp, and mussels in saffron broth, all of which are accompanied by luscious sauces. This is the kind of place where you can take friends in a partying mood, let your hair down, and make an evening of it. If you want the flavor without the festivities, come during air asia lunch.
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