One idea that I've been kicking around for a while: People like talking about their favorite things to eat and of course their favorite places to get it, which is of course completely subjective and not portable to others.
So you loved it when they comped you a dozen oysters at Globe. Or that you were accommodated with utmost kindness and consideration by everyone at Delfina. But in this human world, every kitchen has an off night. Sometimes the staff brings you the wrong dish, and you ask whether it's the right dish. "Yes!" the server says, and splits. That's the way it goes, and it doesn't go the same way for everybody. Who the hell cares anyway?
Oh yeah, so my idea is: Let's find San Francisco's absolute worst places to eat. (This is along the lines of my "food is disgusting" rant.) I'd like to try some and make mental notes of what's wrong. Who knows, maybe a few things will come out right. But basically I'm curious how screwed up things can get and how this can possibly be allowed to pass.
Any suggestions, other than the obvious tourist traps?
UPDATE: Here's a start. The Chron allows you to search by rating, serving up 13 crappy places to eat.
