Guidebook for San Francisco
Food Scene
Café de la Presse
352 Grant AveA sweet place to read the newspaper or enjoy a coffee.
A favorite for delicious Chinese food - the chef is wonderful. Don't try to order - just take his recommendations! I suggest getting there by 630pm for dinner.
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House of Nanking
919 Kearny StA favorite for delicious Chinese food - the chef is wonderful. Don't try to order - just take his recommendations! I suggest getting there by 630pm for dinner.
Tommaso's Ristorante Italiano
1042 Kearny StWonderful pesto ravioli!
Ask for "Animal Style" for the special, secret sauce and fried onions on your burger!
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In-N-Out Burger
333 Jefferson StAsk for "Animal Style" for the special, secret sauce and fried onions on your burger!
Gourmet food of all varieties - tends to be a little more expensive. Olive oils, cheeses, etc. Farmers market outside on certain days. There's also a burger place and oyster bar.
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Ferry Building Marketplace
Gourmet food of all varieties - tends to be a little more expensive. Olive oils, cheeses, etc. Farmers market outside on certain days. There's also a burger place and oyster bar.
Bocce Cafe
478 Green StreetNice outdoor space for dining.
The Stinking Rose
430 Columbus AveFamous North Beach establishment.
Great brunch place - go *very* early to avoid the wait!!
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Mama's On Washington Square
1701 Stockton StGreat brunch place - go *very* early to avoid the wait!!
Tony's Pizza Napoletana
1570 Stockton StWell rated pizza
Don Pistos
510 Union StGood Mexican food - nice ambiance!
Naked Lunch
504 BroadwayHighly rated sandwiches!
Tacolicious
741 Valencia StHighly rated Mexican food!
Drinks & Nightlife
Le Central
453 Bush StGreat escargot!
Columbus Cafe
562 Green StSports bar with great happy hour.
Another famous San Francisco establishment - stop in for one of their signature cocktails. Beautiful interior.
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Tosca
242 Columbus AveAnother famous San Francisco establishment - stop in for one of their signature cocktails. Beautiful interior.
Original Joe's
601 Union StGreat for a cocktail - fun setting.
Essentials
Trader Joe's
401 Bay StInexpensive grocery store with fantastic wine selection.
Safeway
145 Jackson StNearby inexpensive groceries.
Walgreens
1333 Castro StFor groceries and pharmacy.
Arts & Culture
Newly refurbished cinema showing independent film.
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Landmark's Embarcadero Center Cinema
1 Embarcadero CtrNewly refurbished cinema showing independent film.
Bimbo's
1025 Columbus AveFamous SF concert hall - really pretty inside!
Shopping
Banana Republic
1218 Burlingame AveFlagship Banana Republic Store
Flagship Macy's store - see customer service for a 10% coupon if you're from out of state or country!
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MAC
170 O'Farrell StFlagship Macy's store - see customer service for a 10% coupon if you're from out of state or country!
City Lights Booksellers
261 Columbus AveA San Francisco institution - worth a quick stop in!
Chock full of retail choices from Tiffany's to the Gap to trendy up and coming brands.
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Union Square
333 Post StChock full of retail choices from Tiffany's to the Gap to trendy up and coming brands.
Z. Cioccolato
474 Columbus AveLong time candy shop - free fudge samples!
Entertainment & Activities
Exploratorium
Green StreetA gem for kids and adults alike.
Sightseeing
Insula Alcatraz
Make sure to order your tickets early for this visit.
Piramida Transamerica
600 Montgomery StYour view from the apartment :)
Piața Washington
Great people watching
Coit Tower
Worth the climb!