San Francisco Restaurants / November 2003 #3 - DRIVE 

Treasure Island / Yerba Buena (Goat) Island:
Fine Dining - Treasure Island naval base, Bldg 442 - 227-2400 RESERVE! - Job Corps school $7 Tu-Th 12-1 + VIEW BG 7/03 
Treasure Island Museum - closed & in storage --- http://www.treasureislandmuseum.org/
US Coast Guard Operations Center - Yerba Buena Island 556-2760 - Treas Is exit, left Macallaw Rd, left at fork Yerba Buena Rd, sharp left at "Tower" sign 
The Tower Club - Yerba Buena Island 982-5721 - for military officers only 

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Western Addition - western part (west of Hayes Valley, Lower Fillmore)
(say Oak north to Geary Blvd, Divisadero west) (east of University of San Francisco) 
Curios and Candles 289 Divisadero 863-5669 --- "clearinghouse of pagan paraphernalia - 97" 
Comix Experience 305 Divisadero 863-9258 "best comic book store BG 7/00 & 7/01 & 7/02" 
Metro Cafe 311 Divisadero/Oak 552-0903    noMon  authentic Parisian but not $$    BG 10/00
Metro Hotel - 319 Divisadero 861-5364 - Hotel 
Sweet Home Antiques Estate Liquidator 327 Divisadero 255-5900 "i.e. ornaments"
Gamescape 333 Divisadero "best games store BG 99 & 7/02 & 7/03 " 
Cookin' 339 Divisadero 861-1854 Tu-Sat 12-6:30, Sun 1-5 - secondhand kitchen store (Judith Kaminsky, ex English prof) 94 + BG 7/02 
Open Mind Music 342 Divisadero/Oak 621-2244 "best record store SFW 5/00 + 5/04 " --- www.openmindmusic.com
Victorian Inn on the Park - 301 Lyon/Fell 931-1830 - Hotel in Victorian WOW 

Victorian house - 503 Divisadero - "best place to interview a vampire - BG 7/02" 
Club Waziema 543 Divisadero 346-6641 - Ethiopian, but go for the 1940s red & black velvet wallpaper BG 7/01" 
Sawa 559 Divisadero 614-0580 "best beef dish - kilwa BG 7/01" <----------------- 
Justice League 628 Divisadero 527-3129 / 440-0409 / 289-2038 "open mic & poetry slam - second Sundays (except August) BG 7/00" + hip hop 
Your Scents - 645 Divisadero 931-4227 - incense BG 98 
Brother-in-Laws BBQ   705 Divisadero/Grove 931-7427 "best ribs 97"    3/00 "best BBQ SFW 5/00" + Bg 7/01 & 7/03 
Fly  762 Divisadero/Fulton  "cool/in"  5/00
Helen's Wig Boutique 773 Divisadero 921-4647 "beehive wigs in non-natural colors BG 7/00 & 7/03 " 
Westerfield House 1198 Fulton/Scott - Russian social club in 1920s, Dark Eyes restaurant in basement 
--------- + hippie commune (Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test) - Keith Anger, Manson member Bobbie Beausoleil 
King Jamaican 1279 Fulton/Divisadero 567-1294 low key but good food SFW 5/00 
Cafe Abir 1300 Fulton 567-7654 + internet cafe, gallery BG 7/01 + "pastries, newstand BG 7/03" 
Tsunami Sushi and Sake Bar 1306 Fulton/Divisadero 567-7664 noSun to 11pm HIP 
Enrico's Premium Meats - in Faletti Fine Foods 1750 Fulton 567-5260 BG 99 
Storyville  1751 Fulton/Masonic   441-1751 noSun,Mon 97  jazz club NoLa 
One World 1799 McAllister 776-9358 -- open mic comedy nights Fri 7:30 pm --- BG 7/02 
Caffe Proust  (Ital)  1801 McAllister/Baker 345-9560 SFW 5/00 +   6/00 --- www.caffeproust.com "Burning Man types" 
The Archibishop's Mansion - 1000 Fulton/Steiner 563-7872 "best boutique hotel" "best local b&b BG 7/03" --- www.archbishopsmansion.com
The Chateau Tivoli 1057 Steiner 776-5462 / 800-228-1647 - B&B- best SFW 5/04 - www.chteautivoli.com 
Painted Ladies - Alamo Square (Steiner, Scott, Hayes, Fulton) VIEW
Alamo Square Bed and Breakfat Inn 719 Scott 922-2055 --- http://www.alamoinn.com/ 
848 Community Space 848 Divisadero 922-2385 - rehearsal & performance space BG 7/01 
French Country Heart 1199 Divisadero/Eddy 440-6326 

Alamo Square, a Seafood Grill - 803 Fillmore/Grove 440-2828 "new 98" "charming seafood bistro"  
------------------------------- + "best creme caramel - heavy, viscous like Chez Jenny in France - BG 98" 
Auberge des Artistes 829 Fillmore/Fulton & Grove 776-2530 - B&B 
Glad Hut African and Soul Food 1109 Fillmore 922-5540 "new West African + feel like you're at home BG 7/01" 
American College for Traditional Chinese Medicine 1426 Fillmore/below Geary Suite 3-1 345-0100 --- www.actcm.org FREE Mon pm & Fri am 
Fillmore Auditorium 1805 Geary 346-6000 --- www.thefillmore.com 
Tony Duquette Pavilion - 1837 Geary 563-7341 (former synagogue) 
vacant lot - 1859 Geary/Fillmore & Steiner - was the People's Temple once presided over by Reverend Jim Jones 

Russian Center - 2450 Sutter/ Divisadero - 4 blocks west of Japan Center - 797-3160 
Swedenborgian Church - 2107 Lyon/Washington 346-8218 

Japan Center (Nihonmachi) & NE of it (bordered by: Geary & Post, Fillmore/Webster/Buchanan/Laguna) = Western Addition too 
Miyako Hotel 1611 Post 922-7788 -- 12 steps up from Dot Restaurant is the Lord of Balls Lounge -- BG 7/02 
-Kabuki Springs 1750 Geary 922-6000 
-AMC Kabuki 8 - 1881 Post 931-9800 - "best first-run movie house 98"
Lobby of Kinokuniya Bldg - Neoprint Sticker Booth - turn photo into full-color stickers 1730 Geary 567-4610 
* Kinokuniya Stationary & Gift - Japan Center - 1581 Webster - 567-8901 
Ma-Shi'-Ko Folkcraft - Japan Center 
* Asakichi - Japan Center 1730 Geary/Webster, Suite 206A on bridge - 921-8292 high quality incense, big selection SFW 5/02 
* Maki  1825 Post/Webster 921-5215   rave  SFW 6/01 kaiseki
-On the Bridge "serves Eur & Indian food as liked in Japan" SFwkly 11/18/92 daily
NBC Stationary & Gift - 1581 Webster 567-8826 "best writing journals - SFW 5/03" 
Iroha - 1728 Buchanan 922-0321 - second story VIEW of Japantown plaza - green-tea ice cream 
Sanko 1752 & 1758 Buchanan 922-8331 Japanese gifts 99 

Do Re Mi Music Studio 1604 Post 771-8884 - rent your own karaoke booth 
Yoyo  (was Elka) 1611 Post/Laguna 922-7788  daily + breakfast   SEAFOOD  95 
Go Club - 1881 Bush 563-9737 
The Meetinghouse (was Iroha, La Fiammetta) 1701 Octavia/Bush 922-6733  noSun  bistro  2/00 brunch rave SFW 5/03 

NW of Japan Center:
Cafe Kati  1963 Sutter/Fillmore 775-7313 noMon   fusion "one of the best"  rave SFW  3/01
Julia (was Laghi, Te Fratelli) 2101 Sutter St/Steiner   441-2101 noSun   BG & SFW 07/02 RAVE 
Timeless Treasure 2176 Sutter/Pierce 775-8366 - stencils and letters SFW 12/02 
Scott Colombo Designs/Yard Art 2188 1/2 Sutter/Steiner & Pierce 346-6002 - garden statuary 

Pacific Heights (Fillmore n of Geary - south to north) (going north: Sutter / Pine / Bush): North of Japan Center 
- Marcus Books 1712 Fillmore/Post 346-4222 
- Crossroads 1901 Fillmore 775-8885 consignment store 
- Narum 1902 Fillmore Japanese dolls 
- Zinc Details 1903 & 1905 Fillmore 776-2100 Japanese, modern, design, furnishings 
- Chez Nous  1911 Fillmore   441-8044   BG 7/00 + affordable French, Med + "best Fr tapas BG 7/01" + cannele dessert rave 2001 <------
- Florio ( was Oritala)  1915 Fillmore/Pine 775-4300 "best cioppino SFW 5/00" 
* Hydra - 1919 Fillmore 47-HYDRA - opened Sept 2002 -- handmade SOAPS - BG 7/03 
* Paper Source 1925 Fillmore/Pine & Bush 409-7710 - SFW 11/01 & BG 12/02 & SFW 5/04 --- www.paper-source.com 
- Thomas R. Reynolds Fine Art - 2291 Pine/Fillmore 441-4093 - Paul Pacak furniture studio 

* Tango Gelato 2015 Fillmore/Pine 346-3692 Argentina Gelato BG Best 07/02 + SFW 5/04 - www.tangogelato.com - ice cream 
- My Boudoir 2029 Fillmore/Pine & California 346-1502 - SFW 11/01 --- www.myboudoir.net 
* Victorian House - 2033 Fillmore - second hand shop with Victorian stuff 
- Smith & Hawken 2040 Fillmore 776-3424 --- 99 
- Galette  2043 Fillmore Bretagne crepes rave SFW 6/0
* Elite Cafe 2049 Fillmore 346-8668 daily + Sun brunch 
- Mrs. Dewson's Hats 2050 Fillmore/California 346-1600 - BG 7/03 

* Papyrus 2109 Fillmore 
- Gallery of Jewels 2115 Fillmore 771-5099 - Bay Area jewelers, one-of-a-kids BG 12/01 --- www.galleryofjewels.com <---- 
- BeneFit 2117 Fillmore 567-0242 cosmetics 99 <----------- 
- Fresca 2114 Fillmore  447-2668 best Peruvian 8/03 
- Vivande Porta Via 2125 Fillmore/ 346-4430 daily  Italian Sicilian "trattoria + deli for picnics SFW 99" 
- Bebe 2133 Fillmore/Sacramento 771-2323 / 2095 Union (1 block east of Fillmore) 563-2323 --- "best women's clothing BG 95" 
The Mansion - 2220 Sacramento 929-9444 - B&B 1986 
Tourjours Fine Lingerie 2484 Sacramento 346-3117 "bestofs SFW 99" & BG 7/01 

- Olivers & Co - 2208 Fillmore 474-1408 "cold-pressed Med olives > soaps, oils, tapenades, body cremes SFW 12/02" 
- La Mediterraneee 2210 Fillmore/Clay 921-2956 -- BG 7/00 

- Nest 2300 Fillmore 292-6199 --- French - Tintin & Babar cups, Belgium tea towls, Moroccan-style glasses from France + 99 <---
* Cottage Industry 2326 Fillmore - I LIKED 
- Gimme Shoes 2358 Fillmore/Washington 441-3040 "best shoe boutique SFW 99" 
- Kiehl's 2360 Fillmore 359-9260 - bath products - Manhattan chain BG 12/01 --- www.kiehls.com 

2000 - 2100 Washington St - mansions (Lafayette Park) / i.e. Spreckels Mansion 2080 Washington & 2090 Jackson - once B&B 861-3008
Alta Plaza Park - benches with VIEW - Pierce/Jackson 
Edward II Bed and Breakfast Inn (1915) - 3155 Scott 921-9776 - looks fun! --- http://www.edwardii.com/
Pauli’s Cafe  2500 Washington St  921-5159 daily   BG 8-93 great (1 block east of Alta Plaza) 
Olive’s  3249 Scott St   menu chges nightly  Ital SFWkly 7/31/91
The Great City Deli  1801 Divisadero  great veg comb plate (Greek) 
Third Hand Store - 1839 Divisadero 567-7332 COSTUMES - vintage clothing 1920s, 1930s, 1940s 
Atelier Yarns - 1845 Divisadero/California & Pine 771-1550 - knitting 
Rasselas Ethiopian Cuisine & Jazz Club   2801 California/Divisadero 567-5010   (Ethiopian)
Annie's Bistro 2819 California/Divisadero 922-9669 daily Th-Sat to midnight 2003

California Historical Society 2090 Jackson/Laguna 567-1848 Wed-Sun (Whittier Mansion 1896) 
Jackson Court Bed and Breakfast - 2198 Jackson 929-7670 

* Juicy News 2453 Fillmore/Jackson 441-3051 - SFW 12/01 -- magazines - international - many editions of i.e. Vogue 

Sherman House - 2160 Green/Fillmore 563-3600 - Hotel $$ Fr Second Empire + antiques 
Writer's Bookstore 2848 Webster/Green & Union 921-2620 <----------------------- 
Mauna Loa 3009 Fillmore/Union 563-5137 - 63 years, family-run, people-watching, good jukebox - BG 7/02 
Tien Fu 3011 Fillmore 567-0706 "green-onion pancakes BG 7/00" 
An Everlasting Impression - Upscale Consignment Boutique - 3027 Fillmore 292-7047 
Mark Harrington Glassware and Repair 3041 Fillmore 931-6809 ---- repair crystal & glass 

Cow Hollow (Union Street between Gough & Steiner ) (west to east): 
Barney's Hamburgers 3344 Steiner 563-0307 Al Fresco patio
Ace Wasabi’s Rock 'n’ Roll Sushi   3339 Steiner
Cow Hollow Woodworks 3100 Steiner - antique furniture 97 
Pane e Vino  3011 Steiner/Union 346-2111     SFW 12/98-1/99 "best Italian 2001" 
Past Perfect 2224-30 Union 929-7651 - "40 dealer collective, vintage/antique decor 2002" <-- 
Doidge’s   2217 Union/Fillmore  
Atys - 2149B Union 441-9220 - Berk Mo 98 + BG 12/01 --- www.atysdesign.com 
Gallery of Jewels 2101 Union/Webster 929-0259 
Sephora - 2083 Union/Webster 614-2704 - makeup, cosmetics, perfume 
Dosa 2063 Union/Webster & Buchanan 931-9939 "non-boring clothes - designer Christina Kim SFW 5/00" 
Color Me Mine - also at 2030 Union/ Webster & Buchanan 474-7076 - make your own ceramics 12/02 --- www.colormemine-sf.com 
Betelnut  2030 Union/Webster & Buchanan 929-8855   pan-Asian tapas   95/96 "best Pan-Asian" SFW 5/02 
Ambience 1864 Union 923-9797 silky, velvety, sparkly women's clothes 99 + "best selection of pretty dresses BG 7/00" 
Carole Dolighan - 1846 Union St/Laguna & Octavia 863-1188 "free-flowing in mystical color prints, muted colors" 

onetime Six Gallery - 3119 Fillmore - Oct 13, 1955 - "Six Poets at Six Gallery" - Allen Ginsberg read Howl 
PlumpJack Cafe  3127 Fillmore/Filbert 563-4755 chef Maria Helm 95 99 5/00
Eastside West 3154 Fillmore 885-4000 "best new restaurant - readers' poll BG 7/00" SEAFOOD 
Balboa Cafe  3199 Fillmore (nouv, hot fennel saus w garlic/buttered lentils)  daily
Golden Gate Grill (N.O.)  3200 Fillmore 931-4600
Chaz 3347 Fillmore 928-1211 "owner-chef Charles Solomon rave BG 7/01- plain decor but great French-Californian food"

Broadway & Lyon STAIRS garden - Lyon Street Steps (at edge of Presidio) 
Julius Kahn Playground - Pacific Ave (edge of Presidio) between Arguello & Presidio gates - SFW 5/04 

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Venture Frogs - 1000 Van Ness 409-2550 "best tapioca-ball drinks BG 7/02" 
Mel's Drive-In 1050 Van Ness 292-6357 1950s drive-in - 7/01 7/02
Fina Estampa  1100 Van Ness/Geary   Spanish-Peruvian   3/00 & 5/00 "best seviche mixto SFW 5/00" 
~Night In Tunisia 1233 Van Ness 776-6861  daily   (SFWkly 2/91 liked a lot) +7/31/91 
Alborz Persian 1245 Van Ness/Sutter 440-4321 BG RAVE 08/02  
Ruth's Chris Steak House 1601 Van Ness/Calif 673-0557 "best steak SFW 5/00" dailyto 10pm + Kobe beef BG 11/02 NoLa-based chain 

Western Addition:  (eastern and northern part): 
Upper Van Ness area (Bush & above Bush) (south to north) & Polk Gulch:
(east to west)Taylor/Hyde/Larkin/Polk/Van Ness/ Franklin/Laguna/Buchanan/Webster/Fillmore/Steiner/Pierce/Scott 

SFParty - 939 Post/Larkin (1 block east of Polk) 931-9393 "best party paraphernalia = smoke machines, disco balls +++ SFW 5/03" --- www.sfparty.com 

EAST OF VAN NESS:
Cafe at Alliance Francaise  1345 Bush St. 775-7755  just E of Van Ness between Larkin & Polk + Ruby Skye? 
Main Luggage 1465 Bush 673-2286 Mon-Sat "best luggage repair store BG 95" 
Audium - 1616 Bush 771-1616 "Stan Staff's theater of sound-sculptured space - electronic music" Fri & Sat 8:30pm --- www.audium.org
Jing Wash 1634 Bush  ("superlative Mandarin & Cantonese) 

AVOID Polk above Civic Center - Mosque at 1227 Sutter / Art Orient 1235 Sutter

- Myconos  1431 Polk/Pine   Greek   saw ad 10/01 775-7949  M-Th to 1 am, FSS 11am-4am = After Midnight 
- Acorn Books 1436 Polk/Pine 563-1736 "best vintage postcards & best used bookstore SFW 99" 
Plant Warehouse 1461 Pine/Polk (&1355 Bush?) 885-1515 "best huge plants 5000 sq ft warehouse SFW 99" + ad 5/00" 
- Grubstake 1525 Pine/Polk Portuguese mom-style 673-8268 open to 3 am 

garage at California
- Cathedral School Shop - 1036 Hyde/California 776-6630 "second hand clothing from the rich SFW 5/02" 
- Hydeout - 1068 Hyde 441-1914 - bar with stunning panorama VIEW - BG 98 

$$ Acquerello ("rustic" haught Ital) 1722 Sacramento bet Polk & Van Ness 567-5432 SFW 99    no SunMon 
>>>>>>>>Swan Oyster Depot  1517 Polk/Sacramento 673-1101 SEAFOOD  raves SFW 9/99 + "smoked salmon SFW 5/00" 

Jewel of Tibet  1815 Polk     /       Naomi's American Art Pottery  1817 Polk

- Haas-Lilienthal House (1886 Queen Anne) - 2007 Franklin/Washington (1 block W of Van Ness) 441-3004 tours Weds, Sat, Sun --- www.sfheritage.org/house.html 
- Harris' 2100 Van Ness 673-1888 steak"best for many years" SFFocus 1/02 meat 
- Matterhorn Swiss   2323  Van Ness  885-6116  Swiss   FONDUE  96 SFW 8/03 & 5/04 
- Holy Trinity Cathedral - 1520 Green/Van Ness - Russian Church 

- East Coast West Delicatessen  1725 Polk/Clay 563-3542   NY deli  BG 11/01  & SFW 1/02 + smoked STURGEON RAVE sfw 5/03

Oakville Grocery 1555 Pacific 885-4411 - i.e. Lisa Lerner Chocolate Truffles (from Berkeley) 1984 

- Pasha 1516 Broadway/Polk 885-4477 "mideast decor" BD 5/00 - the one Lynette danced at

- The Royal Oak 2201 Polk 928-2303 daily 11am-2am "best fern bar - cozy sofas, velvet, antiques 1976 - BG 95" 
- Smoke Signals 2223 Polk 292-6025 "best periodicals magazines collection / tiny BG 7/00 & 7/03 
Pesce - 2227 Polk/Green 928-8025 - Venetian Italian + tapas - SFW 5/04 
---Le Petit Robert 2300 Polk/Green  real earthy French  BG 11/01  & SFW 12/01 & SFFocus 2/02 
- La Boulange de Polk 2310 Polk/Green 345-1107 "best bakery" SFW 5/02 ----- another French enclave 
- The Alhambra (ex-theater) - Polk/Green & Union - Moorish architecture (Gorilla Sports gym) 

- I Fratelli (catty corner to Frascati) 1896 Hyde/Green 474-8240 daily ------------------ IMPOSSIBLE TO PARK 
- Frascati (all Italy regional) 1901 Hyde near Green 928-1406BF 4/91-6 likes 928-1406
Swenson's Ice Cream - 1999 Hyde/Union 775-6818 

- La Folie (Camargue-French Bistro) 2316 Polk/Union 776-5577  noSun SFW 91  + SFW 5/00 
------------ RAVES "best chef" Roland Passot       "numerous honors from Fr food & wine societies"  BUT $60 minimum
- Antica Trattoria  2400 Polk/Union   Ital    best Panna Cotta dessert  SFW 3/02 Best of  
Black Horse London Pub 1514 Union/Van Ness 928-2414 - teeny English pub - ales and cheeses BG 7/03 
- Zarzuela  2000 Hyde/Union  346-0800  noSun TAPAs!

South of the Marina, west of North Beach (Lombard): 
Tante Marie's Cooking School 271 Francisco 788-6699 www.tantemarie.com -- BG 99 
Cost Plus World Market 2552 Taylor 928-6200 
Oberon 1450 Lombard 885-6555 Mediterranean 97 
L'Amour dans le Four 1602 Lombard/Gough 775-2134 noMon BG 09/02 
Angkor Palace  1769 Lombard
* Byblos  1910 Lombard/Buchanan  Lebanese/Mediterranean    ate there 6/00 I liked 
Brazen Head  3166 Buchanan/Greenwich to 1am --- After Midnight 5/02
North India?   Webster just S of Lombard        + Russian onion top house
Greenwich Yarn - 2073 Greenwich/Buchanan & Webster 567-2535
Alegrias  2018 Lombard/Webster  929-8888  daily  TAPAs    ad   & 95 & 2003 
Babaloo   2030  Lombard/Fillmore  346-5474  daily Carib TAPAS + deserts: chocolate volcano cake 
Romantasy 199 Moulton St/Fillmore & Greenwich 673-3137 COSTUMES
Blues 2125 Lombard 771-BLUE "bachelorette parties - great bands BG 96" 
Mel's Drive-In 2165 Lombard 921-2867 1950s drive-in - 7/01 7/02
Curbside Too 2769 Lombard/Lyon   BG12/98
Isa  3324 Steiner/Lombard   best small plates  French SFW 5/02 Best of
Bistro Aix   3340 Steiner/Lombard 202-0100    grilled sirloin rave 97 + SFW 3/99 Al Fresco patio + heat lamps +"best affordable steak SFW 99" 
Izzy’s Steak & Chops   3345 Steiner/Lombard   SFW99
Plant Warehouse 3237 Pierce/Lombard 345-1597 "enormous houseplants SFW 99 + ad 5/00" 
*** Samui Thai (Southern Thai) 2414 Lombard at Scott
The Blue Monkey  2424 Lombard/Scott 776-8298   Thai FUSION   SFW 10-11/98 

Marina District: 
Bimbo's 365 Club - 1025 Columbus/Chestnut 474-0365 - swanky, samba, art deco decor (1931), headliners --- www.bimbos365club.com 
House of Magic - 2025 Chestnut/Fillmore 346-2281 COSTUMES 
Rosti  Tuscan  2060 Chestnut 929-9300 daily   97
Paper Source 1925 Chestnut/Steiner 614-1585 - SFW 5/04 - www.paper-source.com 
Earthsake 2076 Chestnut 441-2896 - BG 12/001--- www.earthsake.com 
Ovation Clothing 2124 Chestnut 931-5445
Dragon Well  2142 Chestnut/Pierce  BG ca 98/99 & 7/00
Mask Italia 2176 Chestnut/Pierce & Steiner 409-4743 - SFW 11/01 --- www.maskitalia.com 
Pottery Barn
BeneFit 2219 Chestnut 567-1173 cosmetics 99 <----------- 
Cafe Marimba 2317 Chestnut/Scott 776-1506 daily - have biz card raves 
Trapdoor  3251 Scott/Chestnut  776-1928  daily  tapas, American  BG 1/99  "cheap"
Pluto's 3258 Scott/Chestnut 775-8867 
Marambo  Chestnut
Bistro Yoffie 2231 Chestnut - moderate prices BG Best 07/02 garden with sky view 
bkfst: Judy’s  2268 Chestnut/Scott daily (Marina)  BG 4/91 liked
Zinzino   2355 Chestnut/Divisadero   346-6623     raves   SFW 3/99  Italian Al Fresco
Mezes   2373 Chestnut/Divisadero 409-7111 - 6/00 & SFW 8/00 & BG 7/01 & SFW 5/04   Greek - www.mezessf.com 
The Animal Connection 2419 Chestnut/Divisadero 567-5335 "birds, frogs, turtles, lizards, chinchillas etc SFW 5/00" 
Sweet Heat 3324 Steiner/Chestnut 474-9191 "best non-traditional burrito SFW 99" 
(Paragon Bar & Grill 3251 Chestnut 922-2456 daily to 2am 97 - gone by 7/01) 

Octagon House - 2645 Gough/Union - built 1861 - one of two surviving eight-sided houses in the city - museum 441-7512
Merenda 1809 Union St/Octavia 346-7373 expensive Mediterranean SFFocus 3/02 
Gity Joon's Treasures & Charms for the Heart 1828 Union/Octavia & Gough 292-7388 -- spiritual jewelry SFW 11/01 
MAC makeup 1833 Union/Octavia daily 771-6133 
Jest Jewels 1869 Union 563-8839 -- pashima stoles - ad 7/02 --- www.jestjewels.com 
MTC Office Machine Repair and Museum of Typewriters 1888A Union/Laguna 775-9250 -- BG 7/00 
Whiz Wit 1979 Union St/Buchanan 923-0444 Pennsylvania sandwiches SFFocus 5/02 
Ambassador Toys 1981 Union/Laguna & Octavia 345-8698 daily --- SFW 11/01 & ad 7/02 --- www.ambassadortoys.com 
Bed and Breakfast Inn - 4 Charlton Court 921-9784 - $80 
*** Prego  (Ital)  2000 Union 563-3305
** Pietro’s       Union  (we found)
Terra Mia 2122 Union St/Webster & Fillmore 921-0239 / 351-2529 Tu-Sun "decorate your own pottery" 95 99 
Night Monkey (bistro) 2223 Union St/Fillmore 775-1130 8/03 dinner to 2am + Sun brunch 
Rose’s Cafe  2298 Union/Steiner 775-2200 daily Al Fresco sidewalk tables + heat lamps   (Reed Heron of Rose Pistola)     97

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Fisherman’s Wharf: 
SS Jeremiah O'Brien - Pier 3 441-3101 - last unmodified WWII Liberty Ship Tu-Sun 9-3 
Waterfront Rest - Pier 7 Embarcadero/Broadway 391-2696 daily  OYSTERS  +Bay St mural! Al Fresco patio / "best fusion SFW 99" 
Pier 23 Cafe Embarcadero near Lombard 362-5125 VIEW Al Fresco patio 
Pier 29 - Theatro Zinzanni (enter at Pier 27) --- http://love.zinzanni.org/
Pier 29 Antique & Collectible (Flea) Market - Pier 29 Sundays - BG 97 
Peer Inn - Pier 33 - 788-1453 - bar & restaurant VIEW, still owned by George Papadakis in 1996, old-time SF 
Lapis -- Pier 33/Bay St  982-0203 noSun  SFW rave 4/5-00 "best new 5/00 & 2001" + decor + VIEW --- www.lapis-sf.com <--------------- 
Samos - Pier 33/Bay 391-0333 "best Greek 98 - upscale" 
PIER 39 - pearls, Perestroike, Venetian Carousel 
Poster Source - Pier 39 - "best poster store SFW 5/04" 433-1995 
Pier 39 Market: BBQ salmon on Salish Bannock Bread  $4.29
#9 Fish’s Grotto: crab cocktails & shrimp sandwich  SFWkly 3/91
Monterey Fish Mkt  Pier 33
Forbes Island - "H" Dock at Pier 39 (tourist center) 951-4900 
Crab House  upper level, Pier 39 (Jefferson/Stockton) 434-2722 daily    SFW 6/02
Kite Flite - Pier 39, No. 817 956-3181 "best kite shop SFW 5/00" 
Franciscan Restaurant - Pier 43 "aanounces the name, type & destination of ships entering & leaving the Bay" 
Calif Crayfish  Pier 45
USS Pampanito--- www.maritime.org 
Musee Mecanique - Pier 45, end of Taylor St 346-2000 - last of Ocean Beach's Playland-by-the-Sea - penny arcade - moved from Cliff House 
Fishermen's and Seamen's Memorial Chapel - Pier 45 - annual Blessing of the Fishing Fleet (October) - mass in Latin Sundays 10am 
Jeremiah O'Brien - last operating liberty ship (of 2700)- built in 57 days in 1943 - Pier 45 
Scoma’s ("locals do eat here") SEAFOOD  Pier 47
Lou’s Pier 47   3000 Jefferson/Jones  771-5687  daily  Nola  98 - "blues BG 95" 
Medieval Dungeon 107 Jefferson 885-4834 daily 9am-11:30pm Fisherman's Wharf 94 
Wax Museum - 145 Jefferson 800-439-4305 --- www.waxmuseum.com 
Ripley's Believe It or Not museum - 175 Jefferson 
Frank's Fisherman - 366 Jefferson/Jones & Leavenworth 775-1165 - maritime gifts SFW 11/01 
Dolphin and South End Rowing Clubs - 500 Jefferson 776-7372 / 441-9329 - Tues-Sat open to public for $6.50 
PARKING: foot of Van Ness Ave - 4 hours free 
Maritime National Historic Park 556-6435 - Hyde Street Pier - woodshop - oars, kayaks, ship repair, build your own boat - BG 7/03 
-------------- C.A. Thayer 1895 lumber from Pacific NW / Eureka sidewheel ferry / Alma scow schooner - hay / Hercules - best US steam tug 
--------------- Balclutha 1886 Glasgow 

North Point: 
Scope City 350 Bay/Powell in North Point Centre 421-8800 "best telescope store SFW 5/00" --- www.scopecity.com -- binoculars 
Cost Plus 2552 Taylor/North Point 928-6200 
Route 66 - 2653 Taylor/North Point & Beach 749-0781 --- 1950s collectibles, gifts - SFW 11/01 
* The Marble Works  555 North Point 749-6161 BF1/93:"like N.Beach w pkg" no Mon
Gary Danko 800 North Point/Hyde 749-2060 Best (Aura) BG 07/02 chef - four star --- www.garydanko.com + "best cheese cart BG 7/01" 
Chez Michel 804 North Point/Hyde 775-7036 
McCormick & Kuleto Seafood - 900 North Point 929-1730 - gorgeous 
Gaylord India 900 North Point/Larkin & Polk 771-8822 "best Indian 2001" 
Builders Booksource SF - 900 North Point 440-5773 --- www.buildersbooksource-sf.com 
Frjtz - second floor 900 North Point  Belgian fries +   SFW 6/01 & BG 12/01
Mangia Bene (Spanish) 1333 Columbus/North Point 928-2279 (formerly El Meson) 
Emma, San Remo Hotel (1906)   2237 Mason/Chestnut  rave beautiful interior 5/00 + SFW 9/00 & SFFocus 1/01 chef Mark Lusardi 
- Cafe Pescatore  2455 Mason (at North Pt)  no Mon   Italian  rave 91
Cannery 2801 Leavenworth/Beach: Quiet Storm   "nice view"  BF 3/91-8 / Belle Roux 771-5225 "best cajun/creole SFW 99" 
----------------------- + Lark in the Morning (first floor) 922-4277 (922-HARP) musical instruments 99 & 5/00 -- www.larkinthemorning.com /www.larinam.com
----------------------- + Cannery Wine Cellars 673-0400 "big variety of imported liqueurs, aperitifs, beers, wines SFW 5/00" 
----------------------- + Museum of the City of San Francisco 
----------------------- + Dangerous Beauty 567-3653 - vintage/contemporary/eclectic women's clothing 2004 
Ana Mandara  891 Beach/Polk (Ghiradelli Sq)  elegant Viet  4/00  & BG 2/01 + "like a movie set, elegant linens, potted palms BG 7/01" 
Loongbar - Ghiradelli Sq 771-6800 -- "Pacific Rim cuisines $$ - 98" 
Builders Booksource - Ghiradelli Sq - 900 North Point/Larkin 440-5773 --- www.buildersbooksite.com 
Museum of Vision 655 Beach, Suite 300 561-8500 (American Academy of Opthalmology) 
American Carousel Museum (Freels Foundation) - 633 Beach/Hyde 928-0550 <--------------- 
Norwegian Seaman's Church 2454 Hyde 775-6566 - VIEWs of BAY!!! 
Buena Vista 2765 Hyde/Beach 474-5044 Irish coffee classic 
Spy Factory 500 Beach St, Suite 119 --- 928-8762 "huge selection of surveillance & monitoring devices" 

Ft. Mason:
Bay Area Theatersports - Bldg B, third floor - 474-8935 (EXP-LORE)--- www.improv.org -- "best funny clean improv SFW 5/00" 
National Maritime Museum Bldg E - 556-9870 
Oceanic Society - Bldg E 474-3385 - whale watch boat rides to Farallon Islands --- www.oceanic-society.org 
Greens - Bldg A - 771-6222 
Book Bay - Bldg C 771-1076 - http://www.friendsandfoundation.org/bookbaystore.html

Wave Organ - St. Francis Yacht Club at the Marina - go behind & walk to right, along path next to the Bay (Yacht Road n of Marina Blvd) 
Palace of Fine Arts - 3301 Lyon 666-7035 --- www.palaceoffinearts.org 
Exploratorium 3601 Lyon 561-0390 + gift store ----- www.exploratoriumstore.com 
------------- + Tactile Dome --- www.exploratorium.edu/visit/tactile_dome/ 

Presidio:
SF Film Centre - 99 Mesa, Suite 108 -- 561-2336 --- Desiree brkfst & lunch - baking by Annie Gingrass, founder of Hawthorne Lane - BG 7/03
SF National Cemetary - Sheridan Ave at Lincoln Blvd 561-2008 
Mountain Lake Park - 8th Ave & Lake - children's playground with pond - charming 

Seacliff - west of the Presidio:
Baker Beach 
China Beach (i.e. end of 25th Ave) 
homes of Robin Williams, Ansel Adams' boyhood

South of Presidio (Laurel Heights) 
Garibaldi's 347 Presidio/Sacramento 563-8841 SFW99 
Ella’s  500 Presidio/California 441-5669   fresh gourmet Calif + BG 5/29/91 + "best brunch BG 7/00 & 7/02 " + 2000 
Sue Fisher King 3067 Sacramento 922-7276 - finest furnishings from Italy + http://sf.ruggedelegance.com/places/299.html --- www.suefisherking.com <--------------
American Pie 3101 Sacramento/Baker 929-8025 aromatherapy candles 99 & SFW 11/01 
The Heights 3235 Sacramento/nr Presidio 474-8890 chef Charles Solomon - "in impeccably restored Victorian house" 
Forrest Jones, Inc - 3274 Sacramento/Presidio & Lyon 567-2483 - kitchen gifts SFW 11/01 & BG 12/01 
Indoarts - 3424 Sacramento 922-5131 - southeast Asian imports 
Martin Dollard 3429 Sacramento 673-7708 "high end pet store - see Halloween costumes BG 7/01" 
Louvre - 3571 Sacramento 567-7557 - "handcarved & gilded frames, frame restoration - for collectors, dealers, museums since 1947" 

Bryan's Quality Meats 3473 California/Laurel 752-3430 "best butcher SFW 99" 
A.G. Ferrari Foods 3490 California - Italin / Tuscany - small, artisanal products SFW 12/02 <----------- 
HearthSong - 3505 California 379-9900 "intelligent toys BG 7/00" ---- www.hearthsong.com 
Books Inc 3515 California/Locust 221-3666 "best new bookstore SFW 99" --- www.booksinc.net 
Homechef 3525 / 3527 California/Locust 668-3191 --- kitchen goodies 99 & 12/02 
Imaginarium - 3535 California 387-9885 "educational toys BG 7/00" --- www.imaginarium.com 
Sweet Things 3585 California 221-8583 gifts 99 

The Grocery Store 3615 Sacramento/Locust 928-3615 "women's clothing SFW 99 + near Susan & same owners" 
? The Tuba Garden  3634 Sacramento  "a Victorian-style spot"  Conde Nast    + shops
La Table & La Table du Chef - 3640 Sacramento/Locust 345-8600 noMon to 10pm + Sun brunch gorgeous
Sociale (was Aram’s, Rosmarino) 3665 Sacramento/Locust  -  Bullwinkle sculptures  SFW 1/02 Al Fresco 
Magic Flute 3673 Sacramento St  Ital
Garibaldi’s  347 Presidio/Sacramento daily
Josephine’s (Creole)  924 Presidio Ave.  closed Sun & Mon 346-6058

Clement area:   (east to west)  (Richmond District) 
Rossi Pool - Arguello/Anza 666-7014 - nice community pool in a garden BG 7/02 
Java  3015 Geary/Parker  noMon
Bridge Theatre 3010 Geary 751-3213 - midnight Rocky Horror BG 99 & 00 
Caffe Dante 3101 Geary/Cook 386-2057 "best chocolate-dipped coconut macaroon - 97" 
Nippon Goldfish 3109 Geary/ 4-5 blocks west of Masonic 668-2203  
We Be Sushi 3226 Geary 221-9960 
* Strait’s Cafe (Singapore) 3300 Geary/Parker  668-1783 daily rave BF 2/91-6 --- + "sparerib herb tea soup 98" 
Kumquat 9 Clement 752-2140 -- silver jewelry by Anne & Jane Harvey 99 
Satin Moon 32 Clement/Arguello 668-1623 "best fabric store SFW 99 & best unusual textiles SFW 5/02 " 
Plough and Stars 116 Clement 751-1122 (+ happy hour Fri 4-7) 
Clementine  126 Clement/2nd Ave  noMon  French  mod $  + brunch  2/99 & 3/99 + 1/99 yr in review
Le Soleil 133 Clement/2nd Ave daily  popular Vietnamese   rave 1/2000

Mel's Drive-In 3355 Geary 387-2255 - 1950s drive-in - 7/01 7/02
Sinead’s  Irish  3565  Geary/Jordan  daily  97/98
The Coronet Theater 3575 Geary/Arguello 752-4400 "really wide screen, great stereophonic sound, only one screen SFW 5/00" 
** On Luk Yuen (Burmese) 3721 Geary/2nd Ave
RoHan Lounge 3809 Geary  asian tapas +   BG 8/01 & SFW 3/01
Bella 3854 Geary/3rd Ave - Ital trattoria popular 98  
Sloat Garden Center - 327-3rd Ave/Clement 752-1614 "best garden store BG 7/03 
- Go! Ireland’s 32  3920 Geary
*Biru Biru  Balboa/nr Fourth Ave     Chinese from Macau nouveau

Burma Super Star 309 Clement 387-2147 "guarded secret BG 7/01 - salt&pepper chicken" Burmese
Mai’s (Viet) 316 Clement (& 1838 Union)
*Fountain Court  345 Clement 668-1100  (interesting Chi, Szech, Hunan)
Kim Chuy  346 Clement (Canton noodles - big variety) LUNCH daily BG Aug 90
(*)Kasra (Persian)  349 Clement (garlic)
Last Day Saloon 406 Clement 387-6343 
Holy City Zoo 408 Clement 752-2846 - comedy 
** Mandalay (Burmese)  4348 California  cheap  386-3895  4344?
*Golden Turtle (Viet)  308  5th Ave/Clement
Katia’s Russian Tea Room  600  5th Ave/Balboa 668-9292 noMon 95  not heavy!  + breakfast  since 1959  (met her at Russ event)
Globus Slavic Bookstore 332 Balboa 
Kamei Restaurant Supply - 507 Clement 666-3699 - 97 
The Casplan 517 Clement 387-0603 - cocktail lounge, no sign outside - 1984 
Green Apple Books 520 Clement/5th Ave 387-2272
Toy Boat Dessert Cafe - Clement/5th Ave 751-7505 - desserts & toy action figures 
New May Wah Supermarket 547 Clement/7th Ave 668-2583 "best Chinese grocery SFW 5/00" 
The Bargain Bank 599 Clement SFW "best discount food store SFW 5/00" "best bargain bazaar BG 7/00" -- www.bargainbank.com
Lucky Ocean Aquarium 109 Balboa 668-3676 "best tropical-fish store BG 95" 
Natori 327 Balboa 387-2565 "all-you-can-eat sushi BG 7/00" 
Toy Boat Dessert Cafe 401 Clement/5th Ave 751-7505 daily to 11pm ice cream SFW 8/03 

Abbey Tavern 4100 Geary 221-7767 "best Irish bar 1974" 
* Cafe Riggio  4112 Geary 221-2114  saw & tried
Nasturtium  4134 Geary/bet 5th & 6th Ave    2/00 
Brother's Korean  4014 & 4128 Geary/6th Ave 668-2028 / 387-7991    daily  99  popular  & SFW 6/01 & 5/02 Best of + After MIDNIGHTSFW 5/03 
** Angkor Wat  4217 Geary  221-7887
(La Bergerie  4221 Geary  cheap French Asian chef (noticed) Focus recommended - eh)
The Lite House 4334 Geary 221-4334 - "Kiev guy repairs & cleans chandeliers, lamps, fixtures 97" 
Borobudur 4403 Geary & 8th Av 752-0504 "best Indonesian - readers poll SFW 5/00" 

Cinderella Bakery  436 Balboa 751-9690  noMon Russian, newly redone 94 "best taste of Russia BG 7/00" 
-TRY NEW: Hunan Red Peppers 450 Balboa St / 6th Ave  closed Sun
China House Bistro 501 Balboa/6th Ave 752-2802 daily 
Ocean Rest.  239  and 726 Clement (mod, tho Gourmet reviewed) all

Little Paris Coffee Shop 444 Clement/6th Ave - Vietnamese coffee 98 
Taiwan  445 Clement 
Kamei Restaurant Supply Co - 547 Clement/6th Ave 666-3699 - "best gift shop - Asian ceramics cheap - SFW 5/04" 
Jakarta  615 Balboa/7th Ave  Indonesian  1/00
Spices! 294-8th Ave/Clement new 6/03 
Thai Time ( was Cafe Maisonnette)  315  8th Ave 831-3663 "best hor mok talay - seafood BG 7/01" 

Haig's Delicacies 642 Clement 752-6283 Turkish +++ 
Singapore Malaysian  836 Clement/9th Ave  daily    Penang Laksa soup! (strong)/good w Roti bread
Heroes Club - 840 Clement 387-4552 "best manga-model store BG 96" + SFW 5/02 --- http://shop.store.yahoo.com/artoftoy/ 
Coriya Hot Pot City  852 Clement/10th Ave 387-7888 noMon  99
feng shuit store - near 10th 
New Golden Deer (Viet)  908 Clement 
Little Cafe  914 Clement  cheap continental by Chinese chef (Ital) (Focus)
Russian Bear    939 Clement/11th Ave  752-8197 noMon  97/99 + BG 7/02 

west end/ outer Richmond: 
Dragon River (Hakka)   5045  Geary/14th Ave 387-8512 daily   99 rave
Holocaust Center of Northern California 601-14th Ave 751-6040 
Jewish Community Library 639-14th Ave 751-6983 ---- books in Hebrew +++ 
Kabuto Sushi 5116 Geary 752-5652 
Shenson' Deli 5120 Geary 751-4699 "authentic seltzer bottles" 
The Hobby Co - 5124 Geary 386-4161 - BEADS 
Gary on Geary - 5138 Geary/near 15th Ave 933-9344 - big variety - sm store, easy to miss, no sign - grown-up toys - BG 7/02 

Guitar Solo 1401 Clement/15th Ave 386-0395 "best place to buy a guitar SFW 5/00" 
Chapeau 1408 Clement/15th Ave  noMon  French popular 98/99 BEST FRENCH RAVE SFW 5/03 
***! Temasek 1555 Clement Bay Food 2/91-6

Acropolis  5217 Geary (fine cheap continental)  closed Mon
Znanie Bookstore 5237 Geary 
Try Russian Renaissance  5241 Geary 752-8558 BG + SFWkly  + Exp 99 + BG 2/01
Joe's Homemade Ice Cream 5351 Geary/18th Ave 751-1950 "best ice cream - 1950s recipes" SFW 5/02 
Joe’s Ice Cream   5351 Geary  751-1950  SFW 11-93 & 5/00 rave - ice cream 
Creative Paint & Hardware 5435 Gear/18th Ave 666-3380 "best paint store SFW 99" 
Moscow & Tbilisi Bakery  5540 Geary   99
Beroska Deli  5612  Geary  99
Israel's Kosher Meats (was Biroska) 5621 Geary 752-3064 -- 1940s Coney Island - jelly watermelon candy - BG 7/03 
Cambodia House  5625 Geary 668-5888

Lika  1801 Clement/19th Ave 831-1800 daily to 10:30pm BG 4/03 little plates 
eh Alajandro’s (Mex, Span, Peruv, Tapas) 1840 Clement  668-1184
Grand River Hot Pot & Cafe  1888 Clement/20th Ave daily cheap  hot pot
Jazz Quarter 1267-20th Ave 661-2331 "best store for obscure jazz - 97" "best jazz vinyl SFW 99" 

Aziza 5800 Geary 752-2222 BELEDI BD = Mosaic 
(also) Socca 5800 Geary Blvd 379-6720 - neighborhood great French-Mediterranean GOURMET 2002 <------------------------
Gastronom 5801 Geary/22nd Ave 387-4211 "best Russian Deli SFW 5/00" 
Ton Kiang (Dim Sum) first Hakka   5821 Geary/22nd Ave 387-8273 or 752-4440 or 386-8530 --- daily to 10/10:30pm SFW 4/03 
La Vie   5830 Geary/22nd Ave 668-8080 97   daily  Vietnamese "not toned down"  
Arlekin Bookstore 5909 Geary 751-2320 - Russian books 
** Khan Toke  5937 Geary/23rd & 24th Ave 668-6654       daily "best Thai 2001" 7/02

Dong Hue Viet  2110 Clement/22nd or 25th  221-1880   5/00
Yet Wah  2140 Clement
Four Star Theater 2200 Clement 666-3488 - Asian & art films 99 
Mescolanza  2221 Clement 668-2221    Ital   *  with Mimi in 1997 - I liked 
Narai-Chiu Chow (Chin seafood, Thai lamb) 2229 Clement 751-6363 (cuisine of Thais living in China) <----
Yoshi-san's Monkichi 200-23rd Ave/California 876-1834 "undiscovered sushi place SFW 5/00" 
Jasmine House  2301 Clement/24th Ave noTues Viet  esp crab  99
BluePoint  2415 Clement  bistro   rave  96
Attic Treasure 2423 Clement/25th Ave 379-WILD -- Tu-Sat (saw ad) 
Concerto (Italian) 2436 Clement
26’s Corner  2450 Clement/26th Ave innovative Japan sushi  SFW 9/01

Paul's Hat Works 6128 Geary/25th Ave 221-5332 "best hat store 97" + antique hatboxes etc 
Bauhaus  6139 Geary/25th Ave  387-1151 jazz  FUSION  97
Trader Sam's 6150 Geary 221-0773 - tropical tiki 
Holy Virgin Cathedral 6210 Geary (built 1960s) Russian Church ---- lots of Russians on the 6200 block of Geary ----- 2001 
Mayflower Seafood  6255 Geary Dim Sum  rave "better than Ton Kiang"   SFW 5/01
Kimberley's Designer Consignment - 3020 Clement 752-2223 <------------ 
European Food Wholesale 3038 Clement 
(Tsing Tao) 3107 Clement 387-2344 (1984) - "near the entrance to the Palace of the Legion of Honor 
El Mansour (Moroccan)  3123 Clement/32nd Ave   751-2312 noMon 1/98 BD
World School of Massage and Advanced Healing Arts 401-32nd Ave/Clement 221-2533 (Patricia Cramer - Swedish +) 2x/month $20 
Golf Course - Lincoln Park - Hole # 17 - VIEW of Golden Gate Bridge - 34th Ave/Clement $23-27 
California Palace of the Legion of Honor - Lincoln Park 221-4811 

The Sewing Workshop 2010 Balboa/21st Ave 221-7397 - www.thesewingworkshop.com 
Balboa Theater 3630 Balboa 221-8184 - cheap tickets BG 7/02 + free on birthday --- www.balboamovies.com 
Al-Masri  (was Grapeleaf 668-1515) 4031 Balboa/41st Ave 876-2300   2/00 7/00 Thurs-Mon BD
Traktir 4036 Balboa/42nd Ave 386-9800 new in 2000 Russian GEORGIAN <------------------------------ DO!!! 
Best Secret Romantic Place to Watch the Sunset - VA Med Center parking lot - 42nd Ave & Clement 
Mamounia  4411 Balboa/45th Ave 752-6566   daily  94  North African 

Argonne Community Garden - 15th Ave/Fulton (north edge of Golden Gate Park) 
Jefferson Airplane House - 2400 Fulton - 1 block west of Stanyon
The Stanyon Park Hotel - 750 Stanyon St 751-1000 Hotel in Victorian --- http://www.bnbweb.com/Locations/California/sf03.html

SOUTH OF GOLDEN GATE PARK: 

Freeway & eastern Haight area = western Hayes Valley: 
Top (was Prince Neville’s Jamaican)  424 Haight 864-7386 " nice small club BG 7/00" 
Ricardo's Records 448 Haight 864-7526 BG 7/01 "nice people, huge selection used records" 
Zebra Records 475 Haight 626-9145 "best DJ supply shop BG 96" 

Thep Phanom (Thai) 400 Waller St. (at Fillmore) 431-2526 daily "best Thai 5/00 & BG 7/00 & 2001" 
Fifty24SF - 228 Fillmore 252-0144 "best art gallery openings BG 7/02" 
Indian Oven  233 / 237 Fillmore/Haight 626-1628    "the best Indian"  SFW 97 & BG 7/00 & "best Indian 2001 & BG 7/02 & 7/03 " 

Rooky Ricardo's - 448 Haight/Fillmore 864-7526 "elusive vinyl records - SFW 5/03" --- www.rookyricardosrecords.com 
Labyrinth Phassions and Costumes 463 Haight 552-3082 
Kate's Kitchen 471 Haight 626-3984 "pancakes/breakfast BG 7/02" 
Cuco's - 488 Haight 863-4906 - Salvadoran taqueria - monster burritos BG 7/03 
Cafe International 508 Haight 552-7390 - best respite from hubbub of lower Haight BG 99 + "open mike Fri evenings BG 3/01" 
Mad Dog in the Fog 530 Haight 626-7279 Al Fresco patio 
Ali Baba's Cave 531 Haight/Fillmore 255-7820 mideast grill 2001 
Rosamunde Sausage Grill 545 Haight/Fillmore & Steiner 437-6851 
The Toronado 547 Haight/Fillmore 863-2276 "best beer-drinker's resource SFW 5/00" --- www.toronado.com 
Teranga (Senegalese) (Dexter's Diner in the daytime) 525 Haight 864-3721 - BG 98 
Cafe International 598 Haight - "best spoken-word open mic - Friday nights 97" 
Edo Salon and Gallery 601 Haight 861-0131 -- BG 3/01 
Gallery 683 - 683 Haight 861-1311 + BG 7/00 
Axum Cafe 698 Haight 252-7912 "best African BG 7/00" 
Costumes on Haight 735 Haight 621-1356 - BG 98 
Maire Rua 798 Haight/Scott 626-6674 - hair salon - SF Magazine Apr 2002 <------------
Jack's Record Cellar 254 Scott/Page (1 block s of Haight) 431-3047 "best vinyl records - rock, blues, jazz 98 & 7/02 " 

The Spencer House - 1080 Haight 626-9205 - Hotel in Victorian - WOW 
>>>>Buena Vista Park - "upper Haight"/Baker & Central - cruising + one of best VIEWs of city" + 2004 
----------------------- + onetime cemetary (most reburied in Colma after 1938), still tombstones 

The Haight:
Church of Coltrane ( St. John's African Orthodox Church) used to be at 351 Divisadero, just below Oak St 
mural - 1807 Page/Cole (1 block south of Panhandle) 
Gargoyle 1310 Haight 552-GARG - BEADS for Goths - BG 11/01 
Verd's Funk 1312 Haight/Central 431-7509 "international independent designers - ad 7/01 / Sunshine Coast 255-6075 glass - ad 7/02 " 
(Bound Together Bookstore 1369 Haight 431-8355 ) 
Pipe Dreams - 1376 Haight 431-3553 
X-Generation 1401 Haight/Masonic 863-6040 "racks of inexpensive used clothing SFW 5/00" 
Crescent City Cafe   1418 Haight   Cajun   4/00 near Haight & Masonic (Jolene - get there early!)
Shoe Biz 1446 Haight/Masonic 864-0990 "best shoe boutique SFW 99" (also 1422 & 1553 -- 861-3933 - ad 7/02) - www.shoebizsf.com 
Pork Store Cafe 1451 Haight/Ashbury 864-6981 "best breakfast line SFW 99" 
Piedmont Boutique - 1452 Haight 864-8075 "huge selection of hosiery - clientele is drag queens, strippers, dancers - 97" + 11/01 
Ambience 1458 Haight 552-5095 silky, velvety, sparkly women's clothes 99 + "best selection of pretty dresses BG 7/00" 
Grateful Dead house - 710 Ashbury - 1 block south 
DeLuxe Club 1511 Haight/Ashbury 552-6949 "best Sunday brunch BG 96" "one of best bars SFW 5/00" 
Kid Robot - 1512 Haight 487-9000 "best independent toy store BG 7/03" 
Crossroads Trading Co 1519 Haight 335-0555 - vintage clothing - buys on consignment 
(Anubis War[is 1525 Haight 431-2218 alternate zines ) 
Massawa 1538 Haight 621-4129 Ethiopian/Eritrean "best African BG 95 & 7/02 & 7/03" 
Held Over 1543 Haight/Ashbury 864-0818 "best window displays on Haight & best vintage clothing store SFW 99 & BG 7/01 " 
Mendel's Art Supplies 1556 Haight/Clayton 621-1287 - costumes, one of a kind fabrics, stationary - SFW 5/04 
Martin Macks Bar & Restaurant 1568 Haight 864-0124 - Irish 
Planetweavers Treasure 1573 Haight/Clayton 864-4415 / 864-5526 SFW 11/01 + ad 7/02 --- www.planetweavers.com 
Jaxx 1584 Haight 889-1070 "premier cutting edge designer clothes ad 7/02" <---- 
Hobson's Choice 1601 Haight 621-5859 cozy pub "punch house" (rum punch=poor quality disguised with fruit juice)(many rums) BG 7/03 
Something Else 1603 Haight/Clayton 864-1684 "independent clothing designers - ad 7/02" 
X-Generation 1608 Haight/Clayton 255-2838 "racks of inexpensive used clothing SFW 5/00" 
Taxi 1615 Haight/Cole 431-9614 "best unusual clothing SFW 5/00"
Happy Trails Vintage Furniture - also at 1615 Haight 431-7232 "retro kitsch BG 7/00" 
Coffee, Tea, and Spice - 1630 Haight 861-3953 - teapots, china, teas - BG 98 
Zare 1640 Haight/Clayton 861-8868 outdoor patio "bestofs SFW 99" 
The Booksmith 1644 Haight/Belvedere 863-6866 "best independent, big 98" "best bookstore for new books SFW 5/00" --- www.booksmith.com 
Villains Vault 1653 Haight/Belvedere 864-7727 "clothing for clubbers SFW 5/00" 
Red Victorian Bed & Breakfast 1665 Haight 864-1978 --- www.redvic.com 
Villains 1672 Haight 626-5939 - unique clothing BG bestof 2000 & 7/02 - tho $ 
Revival of the Fittest 1701 Haight vintage clothing BG 12/00 & SFW 11/01 
La Rosa 1711 Haight vintage clothing 
Truly Mediterranean 1724 Haight 751-7842 "best falafel BG 7/01" 
Sweet Heat 1725 Haight/Cole 387-8845 "best non-traditional burrito SFW 99"
Red Vic 1727 Haight 668-3994 --- www.redvicmoviehouse.com 
Sparky's Trading Co 1732 Haight/Cole & Shrader 387-5053 clothes, but also classic toy recreations SFW 5/00 
Ragwood 1764 Haight/Shrader 221-9760 "best women's clothing SFW 99" 
Martini Mercantile Co. 1773 Haight 668-3746 "best clothes 98" 
Holos - 1792 Haight 668-4656 - 1984 
Kan Zaman  1793 Haight/Shrader  751-9656 daily   94  hookahs & BD "best ambience BG 95 (lounge on pillows)" -- "best mideast 2001" 

Cole Valley (south of Haight St): - parrots 7-8am, annual Easter egg hunt - Easter Sunday 
Ashbury Market 205 Frederick/Ashbury 566-3136 - deli: samosas BG 7/03 
A Oh  701 Cole  daily SFWkly 1/92  Cameroon   
SF Coffee Company - 848 Cole 242-0200 - "back porch with lush greenery - BG 98" 
Sword and Rose - 85 Carl 681-5434 - swords, leatherbound books, altar, Buddhas - open intermittantly - BG 7/02 
Eos  901 Cole/Carl 566-3063/4    SFW 10/99  fusion rave  / "best wine bar " / BG 10-00 rave creative "best meal ever" 2001 chef Arnold Wong <---
Hama-Ko Sushi Restaurant 108B Carl St 753-6808 kaiseki 
Zazie's (was Eglantine)  941 Cole 564-5332 "best Sunday brunch - gingerbread pancakes, omelettes BG 7/03" 

Cha Cha Cha 1801 Haight 386-5758 "best tapas + always jammed BG 95 & 7/02 & 7/03 " 
Skates on Haight - 1818 Haight 752-8375 
Amoeba Music 1855 Haight/Stanyan 831-1200 "best since forever for buying CDs" --- www.amoebamusic.com 
Padrino’s (Ital) 900 Stanyan daily 

Golden Gate Park and west of it 
California Academy of Sciences 221-4214, Asian Art Museum 558-2993, de Young Museum 221-4811 - Music Concours/8th & 9th Ave 
Conservatory of Flowers 558-3973 
Children's Playground - oldest public in US (1888) - Herschel-Spillman Carousel 1912, renovated June 2002 - Walter & Kezar Drive 
T'ai Chi Ch'uan - Spreckels Lake - off Kennedy Drive at 36th Ave - weekends at 8am - 97 
Steinhart Aquarium - 55 Concourse Drive 750-7145 --- www.calacademy.org/aquarium 
Lake Merced Boathouse - 1 Harding Place 681-2727 - pool hall & outdoor patio dining + weekend brunch <--------------- 
Beach Chalet 1000 Great Highway 386-8439 "WPA murals being repaired 97 - popular brew pub upstairs VIEW of Pacific" 
----------- + Shitones - surf music shows 753-5260 --- www.beachchalet.com ---- http://www.mermen.net/
Sutro Baths - above Seal Rock, Great Highway & Sutro Heights Ave 

So of Golden Gate Park  (Inner Sunset): 
AcroSports 639 Frederick 665-2276 
SF School of Circus Arts/ SF Circus Center - 755 Frederick/Arguello 759-8123 --- www.circuscenter.org --- BG 99 + SFW 5/02 
Moffatt House 431 Hugo/5th Ave (1 block so of GGPark) 753-9279 - $69-99 - looks good! --- http://www.moffatthouse.com/ 

- Wishbone 601 Irving 242-5540 "best gifts BG 7/01" - funny stuff 
- Crepevine 624 Irving/7th & 8th Ave 681-5858 best brunch 
- Black Oak Books 630 Irving 564-0877 - BG 12/01 
*** PJ’s Oyster Bed  737 Irving 566-7775 

* Suma 1224-9th Ave 759-7862 - Thai imports, half from cooperatives - BG 12/01 <---- 
- Misdirections 1236-9th Ave 566-2180 - magic store - BG 7/02 
- Le Video 1239-9th Ave/Irving 566-3606 --- www.levideo.com 
* Arizmendi Bakery 1331 9th Ave 566-3117 coop best SFW 5/03 

Avenue Ballroom - 16th Ave/Taraval 681-2882 

The (Outer) Sunset (upper Irving from 19th Ave to 26th) / outer Judah 
San Francisco Conservatory of Music 1201 Ortega/19th Ave 759-3475 --- http://www.sfcm.edu/calendar/calendar.aspx
Sunset Sauna - 1214-20th Ave 753-2559 
Peko Sushi  1824 Irving/20th Ave 564-7800 "best sushi, pool, and keno SFW 5/00" 
** Just Like Home Deli  1924 Irving (nr 20th Ave) 681-3337 daily (Shawarma sandwich) + Lahmajin "best mideast deli BG 97" 
Lotus  1395 Noriega/21st Ave  fusion   SFW 2/02
Luzern  1429  Noriega  664-2353   Swiss French  FONDUE   96
Isotope - 1653 Noriega 753-3037 "best comic book store BG 7/03" 
Tennessee Grill 1128 Taraval 664-7834 breakfast 99 
Wonderful Food Company 2110 Irving/22nd Ave 731-6889 "Taiwanese pearl milk - crowded! SFW 5/00" 
S&V Collections 2227-29 Irving 661-8880 daily "Japanese gifts BG 11/01" 
Eight Immortals  1433 Taraval/25th Ave  daily   rave SFW 4-5/2000
Marco Polo gelato 1447 Taraval (nr 24th?)  731-2833   ice cream / lychee-nut rave BG 99 + arcobaleno, durian +++ <------ 
Skylight Cafe 1722 Taraval 682-7286 "best Outer Sunset cafe BG 99" 
InInn-Chi  Taraval St between 29th & 30th Aves  Bay Food Aug 90 p.7
Rick’s  1940 Taraval/30th Ave 731-8900 daily  semi-Hawaiian  98    coconut creme brulee (Haupia) + 99 best dessert 
Attic 2445-2453 Taraval 661-3655 - crammed with stuff BG 98 
Cajun Pacific   4542  Irving   4/00  & "best cajun food SFW 5/00" & SFW 10/00 
The Animal Connection 2550 Judah/30th & 31st Ave 564-6482 "birds, frogs, turtles, lizards, chinchillas etc SFW 5/00" 
Punahele Island Grill   2650  Judah/32nd Ave   759-8276  daily  98  Hawaiian  & BG 5/00
The Hawai'i Store 2655 Judah/32nd Ave 566-0111 
United Irish Cultural Center - 2700-45th Ave 661-2700 
Thanh Long  4101 Judah/46th Ave 665-1146 noMon   one of city’s old Viet (Viet-Fr)   Roast Crab SFW 98 & 99 rave
SF Ice Rink 1557-48th Ave 664-1406 

Twin Peaks: up 17th St, turn left on Clayton St - along Twin Peaks Blvd - down Portola Dr (turns into Market) 
STAIRS: Pemberton St between Graystone Terrace & Villa Terrace (continues down to Clayton? - turn right to Corbett & go down) 
STAIRS: Iron Alley - 499 Corbett - to Clayton - 
then turn right to Market into Eureka Valley neighborhood (many STAIRS) i.e. Douglass between Corwin St & 20th St 

West Portal: (where the K, L, and M lines travel in & out of the tunnel ("portal") that runs under Twin Peaks) 
Fresca  24 West Portal/Ulloa  true Peruvian   SFW 1/01
Music Store - 66 West Portal 664-2044 -- American Roots Show - Sunday afternoon bluegrass & old timey open air concerts BG 7/03 
West Portal Books 111 West Portal 731-5291 daily "best second-hand cult books - BG 95" 
Shaw's Candy Store and Ice Cream Shop (1931) - 122 West Portal 681-2702 - Mitchell's + sugar free goodies 
Cafe for All Seasons  150 West Portal/Vicente  daily
Ricochet  215 West Portal/Vicente 566-5700   98 "most romantic restaurant SFW 99 - formal garden, high ceilings, serene" 
Old Krakow Polish Rest & Art Cafe  385 West Portal/Wawona/15th Ave -- 564-4848
Philosopher's Club/West Portal Station - 824 West Portal 753-0599 - bar, fireplace, pool BG 7/03 
Ambassador Toys 1686 West Portal 566-8081 daily--- SFW 11/01 --- www.ambassadortoys.com 

Sloat Garden Center - 2700 Sloat 566-4415 "best garden store BG 7/03 - 30,000 sq ft) 
Sigmund Stern Grove - 19th Ave & Sloat Blvd 252-6252 - + Trocadero Club house 831-5500 --- www.sterngrove.org 
Stonestown mall - 3251-20th Ave - south of Sloat Blvd ie Nordstrom's - 285 Winston 

Along the ocean (south of GG Park): 
Beach Chalet Brewery & Restaurant  1000 Great Highway/Fulton daily  ok food, hangout scene 98
Blackburn’s Pit  1338 Ocean Ave   great real BBQ  SFWkly 7/31/91
Zanze's Cheesecake - 2405 Ocean 334-2264 
Heavenly Ocean
**Polly Ann Ice Cream  3142 Noriega  664-2472   noon-10 or 11 pm daily
Sea Biscuit Cafe 3815 Noriega 661-3784 BG 99 + lots of indie magazines BG 7/00 

Cliff House 1090 Point Lobos/Great Highway - 386-3330 brunch (1863)
Musee Mechanique 1090 Point Lobos/upper Great Highway 386-1170 + "best video game arcade" 
Giant Camera / Camera Obscura (built 1949) - 1096 Point Lobos (behind Cliff House) 750-0415 
Louis' - 902 Point Lobos 387-6330 "best diner - 98 + breakfast" "awful greasy food, fabulous view of Cliff House BG 7/00" 
SF Zoo 45th Ave & Sloat 753-7061 daily 10-5 --- 753-7165 -- Valetine's Day Sex Tour --- www.sfzoo.org 

Java Beach Cafe - 1396 La Playa 665-5282 "calm, friendly, beachfront -97" 

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Perlot in lovely Hotel Majestic  1550 Sutter/Gough 441-1100 daily  SFW 11/00  decor gourmet 2001 - this is Hayes Valley 

Oysters
best: Golden Miygi, Westcott Bay, Belons(Fr) & classic Euro flat
Kumamoto: salty, firm & sweet when bitten
Skookum: mild, touch to tear from shell
Olympias: tiny, intense