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I've Got Five On It

Recently I had drinks with someone that worked at Fiverr which I had not heard about until then. Yelp has provided discoverability, both good and bad, for many lifestyle businesses like restaurants, shopping and recreational sites. But there hasn't been a real winner in the services area with the exception of Craigslist, which is still the old classifieds model, and maybe TaskRabbit.

Fiverr is an interesting cross between Thumbtack, Task Rabbit and Etsy. All services start at only $5 with subsequential add-ons like preferred shipping or advanced customizations costing more. There are all kinds of offerings though the bulk seem to be writing and tech related. I recommend browsing their iOS app which is more fun to use than the website.

1. Get a logo design in 9 days (includes a one-time revision)

 

2. For the music lovers, learn any song on the guitar. Lalala...

3. A virtual, personal assistant for just $5/hour:

4. Need help with your Wordpress blog templates, plug-ins or themes?

5. Those that are into DIY, this isn't quite the replacement for Etsy but there are some nice products like handmade cards and stationary.

And because you can't go far without the internet being a tad weird. For $5, you can get a girl dressed up in a costume to hold signs for your business...

 

 

 

The Big Eats 2014

Every year I look forward to the unveling of 7x7's Big Eats list. I'm pretty far ahead for 2014 (everything in bold I have yet to try). Guess I spent most of last year pigging out.

A date recently commented on SF's subpar dining options in comparison to NYC. No, I did not end the date then and there ;) Sure there are some things that NYC does better such as Korean food and perhaps pizza (though that divide is dwindling thanks to places like Una Pizza Napoletana and pop-ups like Pizza Hacker) but overall there's great food to be had in this city. You just have to get out there and find it. And yes, sometimes that means trekking out to the Richmond (yikes). This is where 7x7 does a good job with their list, rotating dishes and restaurants in and out every year. Even if you've dined somewhere before, there may be a new item that you haven't had the chance to try.  Only a handful of eats make it on the list every year such as Saigon's banh mi, which I'm always a bit surprised at. Despite a few repeat names, the list for the most part stays freshly updated and always tasty.

Here's to more #nomnoms:

1. Buckwheat waffle with creme fraiche, cucumber, and salmon roe at Lt. Waffle (Linea)
2. Seafood chowder at Bar Crudo
3. Cinnamon toast at Trouble Coffee
4. Chicken claypot at Slanted Door
5. Kale and yogurt smørrebrød at Bar Tartine Sandwich Shop
6. Egg yolk lava bun at Koi Palace
7. Abalone (seasonal) at Saison
8. Beignets with chocolate espresso cream at Boxing Room
9. Crispy duck salad at Hakkasan
10. Any steamed bun at The Chairman
11. Brownie à la mode at Chocolate Lab
12. Arnisio souvlaki (spiced lamb skewer) at Kokkari
13. Soft garlic pretzels at the bar at Absinthe
14. Brussel sprout chips at Marlowe
15. Burrata bruschetta, walnut bread, mushroom truffle honey at Beretta
16. Omakase at ICHI
17. Butternut squash tacos (seasonal) at Gracias Madre
18. Crispy octopus at 1760
19. Housemade chicken liver pâté at Starbelly
20. Papua New Guinea s'more at Dandelion Chocolate
21. Chung Qing wings at New Ming's
22. Salted fish and minced pork rice in clay pot at Utopia Cafe
23. Chicken mole at San Jalisco
24. Tropical sundae at Ice Cream and Soda Fountain
25. Crispy imperial rolls at Out the Door
26. Egg sandwich with lard shallots and parsley on sourdough at Biergarten
27. Fried chicken at Mission Bowling Club
28. Salt cod cakes at Mikkeller Bar
29. Polpette at Barbacco
30. Chips and salsa at Papalote
31. Jerk spiced duck hearts with pickled pineapple and thyme salt at Alembic
32. Crab Louie at Swan Oyster Depot
33. Seasonal bread pudding at Tartine Bakery
34. Tea leaf salad at Burma Superstar
35. Carnitas at Nopalito
36. Sardine chips at Rich Table
37. Takoyaki at Izakaya Sozai
38. Chinatown duck sliders at Maven
39. Russian honey cake at 20th Century Cafe
40. Coffee-rubbed pork shoulder at Range
41. Moto pizza with an egg at Ragazza
42. Caviar at Jardiniere
43. Lotus root salad at MAU
44. Fried onion cake at House of Nanking
45. Live crab with salt and pepper at R&G Lounge
46. Gamja fries at Namu Gaji
47. Maple bacon breakfast sausage sandwich at 4505 Meats
48. Squid ink tonnarelli at A16
49. Kung pow pastrami at Mission Chinese Food
50. Pizza margherita at Pizzeria Delfina
51. Devils on horseback at Magnolia Pub
52. Popovers at Wayfare Tavern
53. Salted caramel ice cream at Bi-Rite Creamery
54. Mussel soup at Tosca Cafe
55. Pupusas at Balompie #3
56. Rotisserie chicken at Limon Rotisserie
57. Raviolo di ricotta at Cotogna
58. Pluma Iberico de Bellota at Coqueta
59. Pickled eggs at St.Vincent
60. Frozen custard with egg caramel at Fog City
61. Roast chicken for two at Zuni
62. Seafood cioppino at Tadich Grill
63. Scotch egg at Trick Dog
64. Burger with bone marrow at Kronner Burger
65. Corn chowder soup at Frances
66. Poulet Noir at Park Tavern
67. Spaghittusu cun allu ollu e bottariga at La Ciccia
68. Super carne asada burrito at El Farolito
69. A fresh loaf of Josey Baker bread at The Mill
70. Fried green beans at Coco500
71. Spoonful of Sugar's Meyer lemon curd filled brioche donut at Marla Bakery
72. Frank Nitti at Capo's
73. Wild boar scissor cut noodles at M.Y. China
74. Tandoori fish at Guddu de Karahi
75. Pasta tasting menu at Flour + Water
76. No. 19 sandwich at Wise Sons Deli
77. Duck confit basteeya at Aziza
78. Grilled cheese at Outerlands
79. Clams with cabbage at TBD Restaurant
80. Custard french toast at Nopa
81. Xiao long bao at Kingdom of Dumpling
82. The Rebel Within at Craftsman & Wolves
83. Tasting menu at Quince
84. Crispy potatoes at Plow
85. State bird at State Bird Provisions
86. Tikka masala burrito at Curry Up Now
87. Kouign amann at B. Patisserie
88. Lamb scrumpets at The Cavalier
89. Tonnarelli cacio e pepe at Locanda
90. Skillet-fried chicken thighs at Zero Zero
91. Duck wings “à l’orange” at RN74
92. Steak tartare at Bix
93. Organic pop tarts at Foreign Cinema
94. Banh mi at Saigon Sandwich
95. Udon a la Carbonara at Izakaya Roku
96. Smoked potatoes with black garlic at Bar Tartine
97. The Arista at Merigan
98. Chicken liver mousse with marmellata and balsamic gelatin at SPQR
99. French macarons at Tout Sweet
100. Vermicelli with five spice roasted chicken at Sunflower Restaurant