Guidebook for San Francisco
Food Scene
This corner cafe turns out Gallic classics including some cooked in front of diners at the counter.
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Chez maman east
1401 18th StThis corner cafe turns out Gallic classics including some cooked in front of diners at the counter.
Farm-to-table American comfort food served in a lively, rustic dining room with oak-barrel tables.
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Plow
1299 18th StFarm-to-table American comfort food served in a lively, rustic dining room with oak-barrel tables.
Coffeehouse that pairs espresso drinks with organic nibbles & displays the work of local artists.
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Farley's
1315 18th StCoffeehouse that pairs espresso drinks with organic nibbles & displays the work of local artists.
Low-key neighborhood trattoria featuring a rotating seasonal menu at lunch, dinner & weekend brunch.
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Aperto
1434 18th StreetLow-key neighborhood trattoria featuring a rotating seasonal menu at lunch, dinner & weekend brunch.
Chatz Roasting Company
301 Arkansas StOld-school pizzeria offering a San Franciscan twist via sourdough-crusted pies.
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Goat Hill Pizza
300 Connecticut StOld-school pizzeria offering a San Franciscan twist via sourdough-crusted pies.
Mexican bistro serving French-accented organic fare in a small, colorful space with outdoor tables
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Papito
1457 18th StMexican bistro serving French-accented organic fare in a small, colorful space with outdoor tables
Mediterranean fare including Turkish & Greek specialties in a neighborhood setting.
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Pera
1459 18th StMediterranean fare including Turkish & Greek specialties in a neighborhood setting.
Petite cafe serving Sightglass coffee, plus espresso drinks, in a rustic space with European flair. -
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Provender
Petite cafe serving Sightglass coffee, plus espresso drinks, in a rustic space with European flair. -
Snug venue with sidewalk seating offering espresso drinks, cafe fare & beer/wine in a comfy setting.
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Thinkers Cafe
1631 20th StSnug venue with sidewalk seating offering espresso drinks, cafe fare & beer/wine in a comfy setting.
Essentials
Cozy deli known for sandwiches galore also vending beer, salads & convenience-store staples.
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Chiotras Grocery
858 Rhode Island StCozy deli known for sandwiches galore also vending beer, salads & convenience-store staples.
Parks & Nature
Potrero Hill Recreation Center
801 Arkansas StRecreation Center
Open space of lawns, trees & a playground on Potrero Hill, next to a super-crooked street.
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McKinley Square
Open space of lawns, trees & a playground on Potrero Hill, next to a super-crooked street.
Locals of all ages gather at this outdoor hot spot for picnics & people-watching.
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Mission Dolores Park
19th StreetLocals of all ages gather at this outdoor hot spot for picnics & people-watching.
Drinks & Nightlife
Established brewery offers historic walking tours of the building followed by a tasting session.
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Anchor Brewing Company
1705 Mariposa StEstablished brewery offers historic walking tours of the building followed by a tasting session.
Arts & Culture
Over 18,000 Asian artworks & artifacts in the updated former main library opposite City Hall
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Iziko Lomuzi Wamazwe Asiya
200 Larkin StOver 18,000 Asian artworks & artifacts in the updated former main library opposite City Hall
Gallery showcasing a variety of contemporary craft & design work with monthly events & a gift shop. -
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Museum of Craft and Design
2569 3rd StGallery showcasing a variety of contemporary craft & design work with monthly events & a gift shop. -
Entertainment & Activities
Home to the San Francisco Giants, this ballpark with bay views offers tours & hosts special events.
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I-Oracle Park
24 Willie Mays PlazaHome to the San Francisco Giants, this ballpark with bay views offers tours & hosts special events.
Sightseeing
Grassy hilltop preserve providing bird & flower habitat & views as far as the Golden Gate Bridge.
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Starr King Open Space
1215 Carolina StGrassy hilltop preserve providing bird & flower habitat & views as far as the Golden Gate Bridge.