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Treasures I found and basked in while visiting San Francisco... it was a treat!

 1. W San Francisco

181 3rd Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 777-5300

Category: Hotels

Neighbourhood: SOMA

3.0 star rating
  Update - 5/6/2012

I've decided to update my review of the W for the following reasons:

This time, the bathroom in my room was dirty upon check-in. I don't mean filthy-dirty, but there were watermarks and scuzz on the vanity, an opened, half-used bottle of body wash…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    6/7/2011

    I sit writing this review from the 14th floor of the W Hotel in a corner room overlooking SFMoMA and… Read more »

 2. Suppenküche

525 Laguna St
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 252-9289

Category: German

Neighbourhood: Hayes Valley

4.0 star rating
  6/29/2011

I always knew I loved German beers, but I wasn't aware of how much I liked German food until I came to Suppenküche. Suppenküche!!!!

This place is totally fun. It's got an open, raucous atmosphere that's totally welcoming and lively. Our group of 11…More »

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 3. The Grove Cafe Yerba Buena

690 Mission St
San Francisco, CA 94105
(415) 957-0558

Categories: Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches

Neighbourhood: SOMA

4.0 star rating
  6/7/2011

Amazing BLT. Amazing.

There is something you should know about me... and that is my deep and unwavering love of bacon. And I mean all things bacon. Bacon in chocolate, bacon with eggs, bacon and scallops... you get the pic. So it's understandable that…More »

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 4. Butter

354 11th St
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 863-5964

Categories: Dive Bars, American (Traditional), Dance Clubs

Neighbourhood: SOMA

4.0 star rating
  7/1/2011

Butter is one of those great late-night spots that you go to when the party's over, but you want to keep going.

We came here after an event where everyone was dressed like they were at the circus. Needless to say, that event was totally crazy, and we…More »

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 5. Zero Zero

826 Folsom St
San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 348-8800

Categories: Pizza, Italian, Bars

Neighbourhood: SOMA

4.0 star rating
  6/27/2011

Pizza. Bruscetta. Wine Bar. Sausage.... fried chicken sandwich? I don't really know what Zero Zero's focus and/or theme is, but I like it. The food is damn tasty and they have a huge menu of wines, in addition to a full bar and ample beer selection.…More »

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 6. Hog & Rocks

3431 19th St
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 550-8627

Categories: Seafood, American (New)

Neighbourhood: Mission

4.0 star rating
  6/11/2011

Hog = pork products. Rocks = oysters. Two of my favorite things, kids.

We started with a lovely variety of prosciutto, each serving with its own compliment of fig, melon, or pineapple and some gorgeous flat bread/cracker-y thing. Scrumps. We also had…More »

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 7. Sushirrito

59 New Montgomery St
San Francisco, CA 94106
(415) 495-7655

Categories: Japanese, Asian Fusion

Neighbourhood: SOMA

3.0 star rating
  6/8/2011

Conceptually, I dig it. In actuality, it was a mess.

I love sushi, really I do. And I thought this clever way of presenting it as a wrap/burrito would work for me, but it go lost in translation, kids. Because it was as big as a burrito, I wasn't able…More »

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 8. Bossa Nova

139 8th St
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 558-8004

Category: Brazilian

Neighbourhood: SOMA

3.0 star rating
  6/10/2011

I'm having mixed emotions over Bossa Nova. If I could give it 3.5 stars, I would... but here we go with just 3.

Maybe it's because my husbee's family is Brazilian, and I've actually eaten Brazilian food in Brazil, but I found the options at Bossa Nova…More »

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 9. Ferry Plaza Seafood

1 Ferry Bldg
San Francisco, CA 94111
(415) 274-2561

Categories: Seafood Markets, Seafood

Neighbourhood: Financial District

1.0 star rating
  7/1/2011

Let me save you some time: just don't go here. In a nutshell, the horrible service and lackluster food totally negates the awesomeness of the location and view. With all the fabulous options in Ferry Plaza, there's no need to settle for this place.

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 10. San Francisco International Airport

SFO
San Francisco, CA 94128
(650) 821-8211

Category: Airports

4.0 star rating
  7/3/2011

So, let us begin... SFO is the 4th LARGEST airport in the world. Did you know that? I had no idea until the sweet, chatty TSA guy told me so. You see, he was chattin' me up in the most friendly way whilst I waited in an extremely long line to go…More »

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 11. Bliss Spa

181 3rd St
San Francisco, CA 94103
(877) 862-5477

Categories: Day Spas, Skin Care

Neighbourhood: SOMA

4.0 star rating
  7/4/2011

I'm gonna do it. I am. I'm gonna be naughty and review a chain because this place is so deserving of a review I can't take it anymore. I love Bliss Spa and you should, too.

To make a long story short, my face was a mess. Excuse me: a complete mess.…More »

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 12. Tropisueño

75 Yerba Buena Ln
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 243-0299

Category: Mexican

Neighbourhood: SOMA

4.0 star rating
  7/9/2011

More than anything else, I just like the sound of 'Tropisueño'. It's fun to say and read and even listen to. Try it - 'Tropisueño' - see?

Ok, so really I've only ever been here for drinks with my colleagues/friends. We're very lucky that it's not only…More »

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 13. Tin Vietnamese Cuisine

937 Howard St
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 882-7188

Category: Vietnamese

Neighbourhood: SOMA

5.0 star rating
  3/24/2012

Do it for the Pho, kids. Do it for the Thai iced coffee. Do it because it's so fresh, so good, so cheap, and wicked filling.

I ran over here for a quick lunch with a foursome and we were in and out in under an hour, belly's full and faces smiling.…More »

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 14. B Restaurant & Bar

720 Howard St
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 495-9800

Category: American (New)

Neighbourhood: SOMA

4.0 star rating
  3/25/2012

If you're looking for brunch in SOMA, look no further, kids: B Bar is the bee's knees, indeed.

Why, you ask? One simple reason: Bottomless Mimosas. Again: Bottomless Mimosas! Raspberry or original, they just keep 'em coming till you yell 'uncle.'…More »

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 15. Samovar Tea Lounge

730 Howard St
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 227-9400

Categories: Tea Rooms, Sandwiches

Neighbourhood: SOMA

4.0 star rating
  3/27/2012

As my dear friend, Benjamin B said, the location of Samovar deserves five stars alone, what with it being a "park-side oasis in downtown SF." Location can be key, and in this case, it is.

I needed health. In fact, when my lunching companions asked if…More »

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 16. Rickhouse

246 Kearny St
San Francisco, CA 94108
(415) 398-2827

Category: Bars

Neighbourhood: Financial District

5.0 star rating
  3/30/2012

Cocktails!

Gimme gimme gimme, please! Rickhouse rocked my night with a sweet tipple or two, and I was so charmed I almost went in for a third. Perhaps it was the ambiance, perhaps it was the potency of said cocktails, perhaps it was the company of my…More »

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 17. Peet's Coffee & Tea

692 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
(415) 593-8945

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: SOMA

4.0 star rating
  4/4/2012

Peete's has saved me on many a morning when nothing but the strongest tea will do. Their quick, efficient ordering and serving system gets me in and out of there in under five minutes, and the tea is actually really, really good.

The fact that…More »

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 18. Blowfish Sushi

2170 Bryant St
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 285-3848

Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese

Neighbourhood: Mission

4.0 star rating
  4/10/2012

You need to go for the Ultimate Spicy Tuna Roll. It's not nearly as scary as it sounds, and it was proooooooobably the best spicy tuna roll I've had in years. Years, people.

Blowfish sushi is fresh, tasty and creative. It's also wicked cheap. $11 for…More »

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 19. RGB Shop+Gallery

3024 Fillmore St
San Francisco, CA 94123
(415) 474-7742

Category: Women's Clothing

Neighbourhood: Marina/Cow Hollow

5.0 star rating
  5/4/2012

RGB is perhaps my fave boutique in SF. How's that? Here's how:

The owner has curated a fabulous collection of chic yet quirky clothing and shoes in interesting fabrics and colors. It's not overwhelming, as everything is displayed beautifully. While…More »

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