Guidebook for San Francisco
Food Scene
Bar Tartine
561 Valencia StreetGreat mid-week dinner.
Cocotte
1521 Hyde StGreat neighborhood French place. Be sure to make a reservation.
Amazing. You won't get reservations, but it's worth the line.
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State Bird Provisions
1529 Fillmore StAmazing. You won't get reservations, but it's worth the line.
U-Lee Restaurant
1468 Hyde StreetNeighborhood Chinese. Get the pot stickers.
Sightglass Coffee
270 7th StPour-Over Coffee.
Four Barrel Coffee
375 Valencia StMore pour-over
Roka Akor
801 Montgomery StAmazing Japanese. Check out the bar downstairs.
Kokkari Estiatorio
200 Jackson StPricey Greek, but SO GOOD!
My favorite Mexican place in the Mission. It's loud and delicious!
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San Jalisco
901 S Van Ness AveMy favorite Mexican place in the Mission. It's loud and delicious!
Tartine Bakery
600 Guerrero StFor pastries. But be ready to wait in line.
Blue Bottle Coffee
315 Linden StThe original artisan coffee shop in SF.
A San Francisco classic. Burmese food in the Richmond. If you're down at GG park, check this out on the way back.
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Burma Superstar
309 Clement StA San Francisco classic. Burmese food in the Richmond. If you're down at GG park, check this out on the way back.
Best beignet in town. Seriously -don't let the hype over Brenda's fool you. This place puts New Orleans to shame.
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Just For You Cafe
732 22nd StBest beignet in town. Seriously -don't let the hype over Brenda's fool you. This place puts New Orleans to shame.
Amazing small-batch ice cream. Better than some of the other more well known places out there.
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Mr. and Mrs. Miscellaneous
699 22nd StAmazing small-batch ice cream. Better than some of the other more well known places out there.
Dynamo Donut and Coffee
2760 24th StGet the bacon donut. Trust me.
Best Ahi Tuna Tostada in the universe. Everything else is good too, but if all you get is the tostada, you'll be set.
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Tacolicious
741 Valencia StBest Ahi Tuna Tostada in the universe. Everything else is good too, but if all you get is the tostada, you'll be set.
Drinks & Nightlife
Classic old school neighborhood Chinese bar. Try the Chinese whiskey, then never do that again.
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Li Po Cocktail Lounge
916 Grant AvenueClassic old school neighborhood Chinese bar. Try the Chinese whiskey, then never do that again.
Pricey, but never fails to deliver. Great oysters and other seafood. Incredible view. Make a reservation.
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Waterbar Restaurant
399 The EmbarcaderoPricey, but never fails to deliver. Great oysters and other seafood. Incredible view. Make a reservation.
Essentials
Whole Foods is overpriced, but the quality is good. And this one is walking-distance from my place.
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Whole Foods Market
3950 24th StWhole Foods is overpriced, but the quality is good. And this one is walking-distance from my place.
Trader Joe's
401 Bay StFor the basics. Very close to my house.
You Say Tomato
1526 California StBritish Grocery near my place.
Shopping
Some of the finest Chinese teas anywhere. If you're a tea snob, this is the place to visit. The owners make two trips to the Chinese plantations annually to select the best available.
Red Blossom Tea Company
831 Grant AveSome of the finest Chinese teas anywhere. If you're a tea snob, this is the place to visit. The owners make two trips to the Chinese plantations annually to select the best available.