Guidebook for San Francisco
Drinks & Nightlife
My local watering hole. Pressed tin on the roof and peanut shells on the floor. An upright piano and no TV. What more could you ask for....?
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The Homestead
2301 Folsom StMy local watering hole. Pressed tin on the roof and peanut shells on the floor. An upright piano and no TV. What more could you ask for....?
Indoor beer garden. Great on weekends because although EVERY bar in the neighborhood is packed, this one is actually large enough to accomodate the crowds. Thumbs down of the food offerings here tho
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Southern Pacific Brewing
620 Treat AveIndoor beer garden. Great on weekends because although EVERY bar in the neighborhood is packed, this one is actually large enough to accomodate the crowds. Thumbs down of the food offerings here tho
Yes, you'll need a reservation, weeks in advance most likely. But if you're having a single nice meal out, this is it. Not only was every dish I had amazing, they all tasted like something new to me
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Locanda
557 Valencia StYes, you'll need a reservation, weeks in advance most likely. But if you're having a single nice meal out, this is it. Not only was every dish I had amazing, they all tasted like something new to me
Food Scene
Coffee, bagels, soups, sandwiches, and an outdoor seating area. Simple food made with good ingredients.
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Atlas Cafe
3049 20th StCoffee, bagels, soups, sandwiches, and an outdoor seating area. Simple food made with good ingredients.
Best Thai in the neighborhood AND they deliver. Try the pumpkin curry!!!
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OSHA THAI RESTAURANT
819 Valencia StreetBest Thai in the neighborhood AND they deliver. Try the pumpkin curry!!!
Not what I'd call a "traditional" taco, but who cares??? Insanely good. (note: for tacos only, see guidebook for other Mexican and burrito spots).
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La Taqueria
2889 Mission StNot what I'd call a "traditional" taco, but who cares??? Insanely good. (note: for tacos only, see guidebook for other Mexican and burrito spots).
Traditional tacos; meat of your choice on a tortilla, self serve salsas. Warning! Do not order "inside" the restaurant, only from the guy cooking on the little round grill at the doorway!
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Taqueria Vallarta
3033 24th StTraditional tacos; meat of your choice on a tortilla, self serve salsas. Warning! Do not order "inside" the restaurant, only from the guy cooking on the little round grill at the doorway!
Taqueria San Francisco
2794 24th St100+ beers and great food.
Late-night Mexican food at it's finest. Super burritos, tortas, and a must have cebollitas (grilled green onion) make this a well known classic.
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Taquería El Farolito
2779 Mission StLate-night Mexican food at it's finest. Super burritos, tortas, and a must have cebollitas (grilled green onion) make this a well known classic.
Spanish and South American style tapas. Amazing unique and lively atmosphere, friendly staff, willing to accomodate without reservations. Short walk from home.
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Loló
974 Valencia StSpanish and South American style tapas. Amazing unique and lively atmosphere, friendly staff, willing to accomodate without reservations. Short walk from home.
Pagolac
655 Larkin StreetBest Vietnamese food I've ever had.
Saigon Sandwich
560 Larkin StBest $3.50 you'll ever spend.
My favorite spot for a weekday breakfast. Everything is farm fresh and sourced from local purveyors.
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Local's Corner
2500 Bryant StreetMy favorite spot for a weekday breakfast. Everything is farm fresh and sourced from local purveyors.
Shopping
Fine sausages and 30+ beers on tap. Grab a pint, watch the game...
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Rosamunde Sausage Grill
2832 Mission StFine sausages and 30+ beers on tap. Grab a pint, watch the game...
Paxton Gate
824 Valencia StNatural world curiosities. A must-see kind of store.
AB Fits
1519 Grant AveThe best clothing shop in town!!! Mens and women's.
Essentials
The best little market that ever was. Amazing locally sourced produce meats.
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Bi-Rite Market
3639 18th StThe best little market that ever was. Amazing locally sourced produce meats.
Sightseeing
Ground zero for all social action in the city. Also a great people watching spot with large contingents of gay boys, hipsters, kids, dog moms, carnies, and just about everyone else you can imagine.
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Helen Diller Playground
Ground zero for all social action in the city. Also a great people watching spot with large contingents of gay boys, hipsters, kids, dog moms, carnies, and just about everyone else you can imagine.
My favorite place to run, but just a great spot for a walk or picnic. Beautiful restored wetland park and beach underneath the Golden Gate bridge.
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Crissy Field
My favorite place to run, but just a great spot for a walk or picnic. Beautiful restored wetland park and beach underneath the Golden Gate bridge.
Great place to take a walk or watch the sunset. It's doggie Valhalla out here, and the launching spot for local hang-gliders who soar above the cliffs and ocean.
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Fort Funston
Fort Funston RoadGreat place to take a walk or watch the sunset. It's doggie Valhalla out here, and the launching spot for local hang-gliders who soar above the cliffs and ocean.
Arts & Culture
My favorite venue for live bands. Check the listing to see who's playing.
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Great American Music Hall
859 O'Farrell StMy favorite venue for live bands. Check the listing to see who's playing.
Great small live music venue with probably the best booking in town. If you're here for even just a few days, they will definitely have bands worth checking out.
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The Independent
628 Divisadero StGreat small live music venue with probably the best booking in town. If you're here for even just a few days, they will definitely have bands worth checking out.