San Francisco and what to do in it

iatee, it's not really THAT sad. The Mint (bar) does well as does Martuni's and the Orbit Room. Destino was pretty good when I went a few years ago. It's Tops, the theater/movie memorabilia store, and the travel store are all cool. Further down, Delessio and Trieste. Flax is amazing - one of the best art supplies places around. CAV and Zuni are fantastic and so, I guess is Hotel Biron. The little antique district around there is kind of cool and Brady Street has that great little decor place, Bell'ochio. Espetus is good, if you need to channel your inner caveman and it's been ages by Bistro Clovis used to be okay.

The hood is what it is but it's cut up more so than the Castro is by cross arteries, has a hill to deter the wusses, and is too wide to feel intimate like a real neighborhood.

Re: Dolores, I mean walking west on Market. It crests just before Safe way, iIrc.

I think the downtown Mint is turning into a museum (finally). I think the Mint is more a depository than an actual Mint but I don't know.

yeah it's not the biggest tragedy in the world...I just think it would be nice to have market street built up + pedestrian friendly from downtown to the castro

MW -- fair 'nuff. Thanks for voting!

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That's kind of mesmerizing, Shakey.

totally feelin it tbqh

I'm going to Boris from Uva's new place, Citizen's Band, tonight.

If you like to eat at new places and are interested in what Steve Shasta thinks is the one of the top 3 restaurants in the Bay Area, you should definitely try to get a reservation for Benu before it books up 90 days out (which honestly probably won't take long). I did a soft-opening menu tasting and a proper 4-seating 3 hour affair and I'd say this is up there with Ron Siegel and Thomas Keller's best. It's a *little* bit pricy but is an ideal special occasion place.

I would like to dispute It's Tops being cool.

I am always curious about what Steve Shasta thinks are good eats.

many xposts but MW the reason i was hatin has basically 95% to do with disliking a specific person

i call this wasteland "north of metreon" or NOME

actually I don't

m.white. Citizen's Band is a block from my place. my wife worked briefly at Pinkie's Bakery (connected next door), but it didn't work out due to schedule conflicts. i'm stoked that area is getting more stuff. another 'micro-hood' - folsoma

we went to that underground market last week, and then tried to have drinks at citizen's band, but it was fuckin BONKERS inside

Boris invited us to the opening but I had other plans and I've heard it's small and swamped.

Steve, where is Benu?

Where Two used to be, kinda near Moscone. Same block as culinary juggernauts Chevy's and Thirsty Bear.

Citizen's band was good. Pinkie's bread was amazing - they made a levain that tasted kind of like Poulain.

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As long as all this talk is going on -- will be back Labor Day weekend for the On Land Festival. Evenings are out but otherwise open for whatever during the afternoons.

you cannot be OG and live in the Embarcadero or the Marina. i guess what i'm saying is NO EXCELSIOR, NO CREDIBILITY.

people live in the Embarcadero? whuuuh?

from an OG:

EMB used to be hella sketch before the 89 earthquake and the Freeway ran down off the bridge onto Broadway. Farmer's Market area was more like black tar and freebaser's delight.
Marina used to be more family-oriented and Italian before the quake. Maybe some southern eye-talian goombahs were throwing signs.

Yeah, the Marina was different prior to the quake. You can kind of see glimpses of it on Chestnut.

Thank God the Embarcadero freeway was condemened.

you are missing my point. NO EXCELSIOR NO CREDIBILITY.

seriously, that 'hood is like the most under-repped hood in the city, and it is a shame, because there's some great stuff down there. i loved living there, despite hellish commute.

i'll be in SF tomorrow through next week. awesome! do i really need a coat like everyone says I do?

YES

it's basically 50 degrees and almost raining at the moment, for ex.

Yeah, always always bring layers and a travel umbrella.

It's been a grim summer, Mandee. Definitely bring a coat.

weather.com is lying to me!

question, when you mean SF do you mean the city of San Francisco or do you mean the bay area?

hey all, I am looking for a good recommendation for a special dinner in 2 weeks. she wanted to go to Gary Danko, but I don't think they have any seats available on such short notice, so looking for a backup plan.

In-n-Out

no wait Taqueria Cancun

Happy Donut

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Lee's!

or if you want the authentic 50s diner experience, Mel's

All Star Cafe can be pretty romantic

Benu
Ritz Carlton
Coi
Spruce
flour + water

^^^serious foodie is serious

ask him anything, seriously

(I can seriously recommend flour+water tho, that place is good - and around the corner from my house! what up shasta)

Lee's has some pretty tasty chocolate covered rice krispie treats

hahahahaha the East Bay has been sunny and beautiful almost every day, glad i no longer live in SF.

i mean the city of san francisco!

The Museum of Performance & Design’s (MPD) critically acclaimed exhibition Somethin’s Happening Here: Bay Area Rock ‘n’ Roll 1963-73 marks the end of its run with a very special program on August 25 that focuses on the sounds of the era it celebrates. In a treat for casual fans and aficionados alike, the Museum hosts an evening of rare audio and video recorded during the 1960s in San Francisco. Big Brother & The Holding Company, Quicksilver Messenger Service, Sly & The Family Stone, the Sons Of Champlin and the Beau Brummels are among the many local acts to be featured in an unprecedented evening of sound and vision.

Is this exhibit worth seeing?