<p>in that case, check out pommes frites, soba-ya, and max brenner’s while you’re there (all in the st. marks / union square area). </p>
<p>i guess i should mention that i went to UCSD for undergrad and am now at columbia for grad school – this isn’t a horrible city to be in, but deep down inside i know i’m a californian girl to the end. my cali friends out here have similar sentiments.</p>