Lime- The superhero's reward
2247 Market Street
San Francisco, CA 94114
(415) 621-5256
Categories: American (New), Breakfast & Brunch, Lounges
Neighborhood: Castro
3 star rating
I was sitting at home in my PJ's when my twin sister GT calls me up. MM's boyfriend has locked himself out of his car and is stranded in SF. She and young man MM want to go help but are too happy from the holiday party to drive. Can my trusty white civic go charging over the bridge to the rescue? For the superhero, a quick mission during the holidays is a sure way to gain many karma points- to be redeemed at favorite restaurants and bars.
I throw on a Mr Roger's cardigan over the flannel (a tactical error) and head out into the night. GT and MM are giggly happy in back as I navigate thro' the amateur hour drivers who are having problems with bridge construction lane changes. Yeah Buddy, it's been like this for a while now, pick a lane and get used to it.
Out at Fort Mason the keys are produced, car unlocked and boyfriend rescued but distracted by continuing rehearsals. Gratifyingly appreciative MM offers to redeem some of those superhero points in his hood. After driving around the Castro looking for parking for an hour, faint with hunger we stop conveniently close to Lime. It's mega packed with impossibly hip people, all dressed to groove (remember the trendy superhero's outfit of PJ's and cardy)? However, undaunted by seemingly insurmountable barriers, the dynamic duo and the sweet young thing squeeze ourselves into a corner and order delicious (hey low carb!) cocktails- vanilla cosmos and lime mojitos, and yummy grub- sliders, grilled cheese w/ tomato soup, and fries-not so low carb (the tuna tartare looked good too). As the space gets more and more tightly packed, these leather dressed groovster chicks start chatting us up, really I think looking for some twin action (yeah we get that line sometimes). Fun times, fun times...
Minus 1 star for parking in the Castro
1 star for the food, which was great sustenance at the right time
1 star for the drinks- who doesn't love vanilla? And low carb?
1 star for the friendly folk who kindly ignored the superhero outfit
1 star for the fun fun times