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 Jacques Laurent's
Restaurant Reviews
CLASSIC
BARS / UPSCALE CLUBS / DIVE BARS
NORTH
BEACH
Tosca Cafe
(North Beach)
The Tosca Cafe can be classed
with the great, original &
historic BEST bars of the world.
Before he died, Rudolph Nureyev
would often be found hanging out
in the back with a variety of
celebrities and friends. Often
called "the casting
couch" because so many film
companies have used it as a film
shoot spot, The Tosca probably
survives its more than 80 year
history because it has kept its
original furnishings. Two large,
antique espresso machines, a long
bar in a narrow front entrance
leads to a back room with
original red vinyl booths, a
vintage jukebox with the original
records and walls that feature
old framed pictures of Marilyn
Monroe and other celebrities and
patrons encompass the dim
atmosphere. Not a cafe, a true
bar, serving a great Irish Coffee
and classic drinks. Next to
Specs, Pearl's Jazz Club and the
Purple Onion – across the
street from Vesuvios & City
Lights Books, this is a really
fun place to visit with friends
and lovers on a night out in
North Beach. Dim light. Dress-up
in your favorite retro clothing
and head for Tosca. Men wear
fedora's (Borsalino hats) and
women wear high heels &
nylons & 40's dresses with
padded shoulders. Saturday night
is the best time to find this
scene. Or, to quote "Wes `Scoop'
Nisker ', "if you
don't like history, go out and
make some of your own."
242 Columbus,
(415) 391-1244
Tuesday - Sunday
5:00pm - 2:00am
Fast, professional
service at the bar
Neighborhood parking (good luck)
We recommend neighborhood parking
lots
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