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1. Ritual Coffee Roasters
San Francisco, CA 94110
USA
(415) 641-1011
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhood: Mission
I just had the best Americano of my life. Of my LIFE.
I'm not one for lines, but time passed with ease chit chatting with Ritual devotees, browsing the beans and taking in the tempting treats. On a Saturday afternoon there were few perches to be had…More »
2. Udupi Palace
San Francisco, CA 94110
USA
(415) 970-8000
Categories:
Indian,
Vegetarian,
Vegan
Neighbourhood: Mission
Oh why yes - I think I will eat ALL of the sauce from that plate. Hand me a spoon!
Cheap and chilled, it's definitely a place where licking the plate is appropriate! Bring on the dosas (hugely delish), pineapple uthappam, paneer makhani! Nom, nom,…More »
3. Good Luck Dim Sum
San Francisco, CA 94118
USA
(415) 386-3388
Category:
Dim Sum
Neighbourhood: Inner Richmond
I don't think I've ever been so stuffed in my entire life...from $15 for 2 people. There's nothing like here in Vancouver -- but, oh how I wish there was! This is pigging out at it's best -- a tonne of food: bbq pork buns, shrimp and chive dumplings,…More »
4. Panini
San Francisco, CA 94117
USA
(415) 552-8057
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Sandwiches
Neighbourhood: Haight-Ashbury
A sweet, lil shop with a menu of sammy delights. The brie, cantaloupe and prosciutto was decent, but lived on the grill for moments too long - changing the brie from goey to almost gone. But the fruit and meat were a winning taste combo.
For the…More »
5. The Alembic
San Francisco, CA 94117
USA
(415) 666-0822
Categories:
Bars,
American (New)
Neighbourhood: Haight-Ashbury
You rocked my taste buds with some tapas I've never experienced before.
Buttery rich bone marrow, pink-pickled-quail-eggs and salty-shishito peppers...I would've packed it all away in my purse if there was anything left over!
Oh and watch out - that's…More »
6. Cairo Nights - CLOSED
San Francisco, CA 94109
USA
(415) 931-6930
Category:
Hookah Bars
Neighbourhood: Civic Center/Tenderloin
Now this, this a girl like me can get used to!
BYOB? BYO-Grub? No way!
From the friendly and smiley owner, the laid back atmosphere and sweet smelling haze swirling with good conversations it will be tough for anything to beat this! It's on my list of…More »
7. Paxton Gate
San Francisco, CA 94110
USA
(415) 824-1872
Categories:
Home Decor,
Nurseries & Gardening
Neighbourhood: Mission
There's not a lot you can say without experiencing it first hand - I mean really lions and birds hanging from the walls and mice dressed up for their graduation? Oh my, oh my!
Fell in total love with the little garden out back, complete with a bridge…More »
8. Pasta Bene - CLOSED
San Francisco, CA 94108
USA
(415) 989-2222
Category:
Italian
Neighbourhood: Financial District
Down an alley? Check! No line up? Check! Available tables? Check!
Well, this meets lunch requirements! With it's pastas served cafeteria style, but made to order, and a bread + soup/salad accompaniment, this meets my lunch expectations. The crab…More »
9. The Grove Cafe Yerba Buena
San Francisco, CA 94105
USA
(415) 957-0558
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Sandwiches
Neighbourhood: SOMA
This is the largest fresh squeezed orange juice I've ever drank! And at $5 it's well worth it! Order at the counter and have a seat (hopefully) upstairs. You could very well be sitting in the alcove, aka "furnished rooms" which are really just tables…More »
10. Bi-Rite Creamery
San Francisco, CA 94110
USA
(415) 626-5600
Category:
Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
Neighbourhood: Mission
The last time I had soft serve was a twisted cone at McD's...circa 1999. So you may imagine that my eyes were bright with anticipation, my lips were breaking into a smile and that I was practically begging by the time I made it through the line and…More »
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5/8/2009
Perhaps my 5 stars stems from the fact that I was blown away that on a Tuesday night there was a… Read more »
11. Skunk Funk
San Francisco, CA 94117
USA
(415) 829-2899
Category:
Fashion
Neighbourhood: Haight-Ashbury
I think I've got musky skunk love for ya! Like a glove, Skunk Funk fit my style and my wallet to near perfection. Reining from Spain, the clothes here are made from sustainable and sometimes recycled fabrics (according to the truly helpful sales…More »
12. La Boulange de Market
San Francisco, CA 94103
USA
(415) 512-7610
Categories:
Bakeries,
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhood: SOMA
The fruity, nutty, yogurt parfait is worth standing in a long line or waiting for an outdoor table for. The yogurt is the type of thick, rich, creamy goodness that I only wish I could replicate when making ours at home. The fruit is fresh, ripe,…More »
13. DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse
San Francisco, CA 94102
USA
(415) 956-3453
Category:
Shoe Stores
Neighbourhoods: Union Square, Civic Center/Tenderloin
Without fail, I inevitably journey into DSW every time I visit SF. And, without fail, I will have undoubtedly not brought the right suitcase for all of the potential purchases I could justify.
For sheer selection, always having my size and some…More »
14. Forever 21
San Francisco, CA 94108
USA
(415) 984-0380
Categories:
Women's Clothing,
Men's Clothing
Neighbourhood: Union Square
Hummina, hummina, hummina. (said out loud, it sounds like a teenaged boy in the movies who has just seen the adolescent girl of his dreams).
Happily surrendering my untouched coffee at the door - I began to drool. And like any seasoned shopper on a…More »
15. Green Papaya
As a lover of pho at home (Vancouver) I was a little surprised our table had to ask for thai basil, lime, bean sprouts and hoisin sauce. I usually rate pho based on the broth and noodles, but without a spoon to appreciate the full broth experience…More »
16. Ryoko's Japanese Restaurant & Bar
San Francisco, CA 94102
USA
(415) 775-1028
Categories:
Sushi Bars,
Japanese
Neighbourhood: Civic Center/Tenderloin
Retro much? Loved the late night, crushed-blue-velvet atmosphere and the conversation starter that is the grand piano that cramped up the space.
But I've got a but. Maybe it's because I'm spoiled with Vancouver sushi - but I've definitely experienced…More »
17. Citizen's Band
San Francisco, CA 94103
USA
(415) 556-4901
Category:
American (New)
Neighbourhood: SOMA
When Christina Y suggested Citizen's Band, my face lit up at the memory of my first meal here months ago: Fried Chicken and Mac and Cheese. Wanting a definite hit of a dinner, we ordered the same thing and shared while seated at the bar. And by…More »
18. Phoenix Hotel
San Francisco, CA 94109
USA
(415) 776-1380
When I opened the door to my room, I couldn't help but giggle. It was like a throwback to Hawaii Five-0, circa 1975. The TV? Old school, mounted close to the ceiling. If the wicker chairs and two double beds with printed polyester duvets didn't…More »
19. Urban Picnic
San Francisco, CA 94108
USA
(415) 433-1233
Categories:
Sandwiches,
Asian Fusion,
Vegetarian
Neighbourhood: Financial District
The what am I going to eat question starts lurking in my mind first thing in the morning. It travels to my tummy by about 11:30 and by 12, it's flaring out of my nostrils - that's called hangry!
For a bahn mi without traveling far from the office, a…More »
20. Sightglass Coffee
It was Ruggy J who pointed Colleen C and me in this direction as we trekked out for a misty morning walk. Destination: Caffeine.
A little tough to spot - even with the added clue of a sandwich board sign on the corner of Folsom and 8th - but once we…More »
21. Zero Zero
San Francisco, CA 94107
USA
(415) 348-8800
If you haven't been donned the leader in organizing a large group for dinner in SF, let me share, it's no easy feat. Set menus at high prices, minimum orders, unavailability, no reservations taken. Jeesh! But none of that happened at Zero Zero.
What…More »
22. O-Toro Sushi
San Francisco, CA 94102
USA
(415) 553-3986
Categories:
Japanese,
Sushi Bars
Neighbourhood: Hayes Valley
Our table was the scene of a feast. We could barely fit all of the rolls we ordered and ourselves around the table. The rolls were spot on with fresh fish, a bite to the rice and a balance of flavours. My favourite? The feature one entitled "The…More »
23. Little Delhi
San Francisco, CA 94102
USA
(415) 398-3173
Category:
Indian
Neighbourhoods: Union Square, Civic Center/Tenderloin
A g-chat conversation from earlier today:
Kat F: Hey
Crystal H: Hey
Kat F: Are you sick too?
Crystal H: Yup! I'm sniffle-up-a-gus over here.
Kat F: Want to go for Indian food?
Crystal H: Yes please. You read my mind! SPICE!
Kat F: I'm ready whenevs
Crystal…More »
24. Sir Francis Drake Hotel
Sir Francis Drake and I started off on a high note. After coming in from walking 10(ish) blocks in the rain with my luggage in tow, I was greeted with 2 drink vouchers and of course, friendly staff and the regular pleasantries that I so enjoy. Buying…More »
25. Churchill
It could be that I'm a bit of a waif, but after the strenuous move of an iron clad bar stool and the mammoth lifting of the drink menu, I think it's safe to say that Churchill might just be reclaimed pieces from... what? A submarine? War remnants…More »
26. Blackbird
For me, one of my most favourite things to do is to walk up to a bartender and say, "I like gin and citrus." When their eyes sparkle and they start to muddle, I know I'm going to have myself a fantastic cocktail experience. Okay, so maybe I knew that…More »
27. Rickhouse
San Francisco, CA 94108
USA
(415) 398-2827
Category:
Bars
Neighbourhood: Financial District
Picture it: all of your co-workers (who are also your pals) are crowded around. Purses and jackets are tucked up under the hooks along the walls. It's dark, it's way to warm on the mezzanine, the bar service is quicker than the waitress service,…More »
28. W San Francisco
I'm giddy for weeks leading up to a SF trip when I know the W is where I'll be resting my weary head on the nightly. The only hotel I've ever stayed at that actually gets you whatever/whenever pronto. This past visit: 12 additional cups please...…More »
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Yelping SinceOctober 2008
Things I Lovefriendly neighbours, home decor, DIY, loose teas, sushi, craft beer, bands in small clubs, independent bookstores, cooking, chocolate, reading, films, coffee, nerds, writing, eco-chic, environmental causes
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