tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8367057002391131704.post819260100041969308..comments2024-03-11T06:31:15.100-04:00Comments on ljcfyi: ljchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12390792805652229476noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8367057002391131704.post-19885540861228391152007-03-27T01:40:01.560-04:002007-03-27T01:40:01.560-04:00Here are some East Bay places if you get over ther...Here are some East Bay places if you get over there.<br>If you are in the Temescal district in Oakland, try Pizzaiolo. <br>http://pizzaiolo.us/<br>Also check out a visit to Elephant Pharmacy in Berkeley (Gourmet Ghetto). It's fun. http://www.elephantpharmacy.com <br>Also in the Gourmet Ghetto is the Cheeseboard, a Berkeley must! http://cheeseboardcollective.coop/<br>For a bar, try Kitty's in Emeryville. http://barkittys.com/<br>Have fun while you are here. The weather should clear up soon. - SKAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8367057002391131704.post-2093925293699614582007-03-27T03:03:23.927-04:002007-03-27T03:03:23.927-04:00Best Greek food I've had outside of Athens is ...Best Greek food I've had outside of Athens is at Myconos on Polk between California and Pine. http://www.sfmyconos.com/<br>Swan Oyster Depot, also on Polk, always gets raves and always has a line.<br>http://www.yelp.com/biz/eI0DpD2Xx8hFlk7eAdFCqQ<br>Best Thai food in town, in my opinion, is at Osha - the original at Geary and Leavenworth. Hopping even at 3 am. The Garlic & Pepper is awesome as is the cucumber salad and the vegetarian egg rolls. If you go here wave to me - I live a block away. <br>http://oshathai.com/<br>Next door to Osha is Rye - one of the in bars for the moment.<br>Pancho Villas in the Mission for real Mexican food. On 16th at Valencia. <br>http://panchovillasf.com/<br>EXCELLENT breakfasts - also always a line - Dotties True Blue. On Jones at Geary.<br>http://www.yelp.com/biz/uEeWn6sPq-giWvfE9uhQ7A<br>Another breakfast option is the Pork Store on Haight at Masonic.<br>http://www.yelp.com/biz/eOCVoXsOEnbr9c89RD0UEQ<br>All sorts of good places down in the Castro - just walk the street and look at the menus. <br>I've been meaning to get to the Presidio Social Club - their menu looks really interesting - haven't made it there yet. It's over in the Presidio near the Lombard Gate.<br>http://www.presidiosocialclub.com/<br>For sweets, Ciao Bella Gelato in the Ferry Building. YUM!Shellyhttp://www.aidslifecycle.org/5085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8367057002391131704.post-82513588884895030272007-03-27T03:05:18.689-04:002007-03-27T03:05:18.689-04:00Oh and Friday night a great "band" (they...Oh and Friday night a great "band" (they're doing a DJ set), VHS or BETA is playing at Rx Gallery. Eddy @ Mason.Shellynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8367057002391131704.post-75983572526224255892007-03-27T04:00:41.155-04:002007-03-27T04:00:41.155-04:00Last one I promise (can you tell I lose my town?) ...Last one I promise (can you tell I lose my town?) - if you can get there definitely check out the Audium.<br>http://www.audium.org/<br><br>And there's a Picasso exhibit at MOMA if you're into that sort of thing.Shellynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8367057002391131704.post-44168669527408054152007-03-27T07:18:28.570-04:002007-03-27T07:18:28.570-04:00Well done on already hitting In n Out. As a nativ...Well done on already hitting In n Out. As a native Californian, I am always trying to get out of state visitors to belelive me that they have the best burgers. Hands down!<br><br>Did you go animal style? Or how about a neopolitan shake?stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10330415568836105795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8367057002391131704.post-52680387232309840362007-03-27T08:12:57.061-04:002007-03-27T08:12:57.061-04:00Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: amazing, must see, sli...Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: amazing, must see, slightly yup-tasitic <br>http://www.cuesa.org/markets/market_tour_5.php<br><br>very cheap, good pizza, near union square, blondies:<br>http://www.jatbar.com/reviews/San_Francisco/Blondies_Pizza.asp<br><br>I second the cheesboard. <br>Near by which is amazing, must try the potato puffs, plus you'll love the little boxes the food comes in:<br>http://www.jatbar.com/reviews/Berkeley/Gregoire.aspkchenghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14081072429776647966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8367057002391131704.post-11644034450794485902007-03-27T10:09:42.294-04:002007-03-27T10:09:42.294-04:00Dude, the Cheeseboard has the best scones on the p...Dude, the Cheeseboard has the best scones on the planet. Also, you know there are Beard Papas there, right? Plus the Daiso Japanese $1.50 stores? And if you find yourself in Hayes Valley in SF, there's a Miette candy store plus a Blue Bottle Coffee plus Suppenkuche, a super yummy restaurant. You can find good chocolates and yummy foods at the Ferry Building Marketplace, too! Have fun!Marikohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16504534872539118163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8367057002391131704.post-51879998647815779382007-03-27T10:32:50.519-04:002007-03-27T10:32:50.519-04:00If the weather cooperates, i think you'd appre...If the weather cooperates, i think you'd appreciate the mosaic stairs (16th Ave @ Moraga) below Grandview Park in the Sunset District just east of Hwy 1/19th ave The stairs are beautiful and the views from Grandview park can be great (or foggy). <br>I also recommend the Reuben sandwich at The Irish Bank downtown(on Bush between Grant and Kearny...just down the street from the Chinatown gate).Yum. Or the shepherds pie.Sarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07845618969540488952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8367057002391131704.post-92119554955652976462007-03-27T10:40:14.430-04:002007-03-27T10:40:14.430-04:00Yes! The Hagiwara Tea Garden in Golden Gate Park! ...Yes! The Hagiwara Tea Garden in Golden Gate Park! It's one of my favorite places in the country. <br><br>http://www.sftravel.com/japanese-tea-garden.html<br><br>Have fun!!melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01537317427953988944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8367057002391131704.post-42257427089657397572007-03-27T12:35:00.671-04:002007-03-27T12:35:00.671-04:00Where exactly in SF will you be? Le Colonial (20 ...Where exactly in SF will you be? Le Colonial (20 Cosmo Place, SF) has great French Vietnamese food... try the sea bass! Salt Box which just opened recently has good food too but may be slow in service... on 2nd and Mission a few doors down from Roy's (which is also very good for Hawaiian fusion food - try the ribs and butterfish!).Nancynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8367057002391131704.post-29424701673596897232007-03-27T13:05:42.675-04:002007-03-27T13:05:42.675-04:00If you haven't already been, and the weather c...If you haven't already been, and the weather cooperates (which it should) go to Alcatraz. I know it sounds hokey, but it's interesting and the views of SF and Marin cannot be beat!<br><br>If you like fabric and notions, Britex is worth a visit. For unusual yarn, ArtFibers on Sutter. <br><br>Finally, will you have a car? There are interesting things to do in the south East Bay as well, but a car is needed.diannwww.knitswithcats.blog-city.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8367057002391131704.post-14945489906106503012007-03-27T13:22:16.837-04:002007-03-27T13:22:16.837-04:00Extreme Pizza! There are several locations in the ...Extreme Pizza! There are several locations in the Bay area. My husband and I are opening one in Portland, OR. If you try it, I'd love to hear what you thinkBWoodWnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8367057002391131704.post-87580254600338264642007-03-27T13:35:41.516-04:002007-03-27T13:35:41.516-04:00Miette's Cupcakes at the Ferry Building! Yumm...Miette's Cupcakes at the Ferry Building! Yummy organic treats! And for some added fun, Ciao Bella gelato is just a couple of stalls down.Josephinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11499416502029005624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8367057002391131704.post-77109455312649411722007-03-27T13:49:45.872-04:002007-03-27T13:49:45.872-04:00Clearly, as the above comments would suggest as we...Clearly, as the above comments would suggest as well, you have to go to the Ferry Building in SF. Go for the cupcakes at Miettes, the farmers market, the oysters at Hog Island, the dumplings at the Imperial Tea Court, sweet potato fries at Taylor's refresher - you could spend days grazing there. Plus it's historically interesting as one of the few public buildings to survive the 1906 earthquake/fire.robynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00640649410318364156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8367057002391131704.post-60634732991763475982007-03-27T15:54:01.252-04:002007-03-27T15:54:01.252-04:00Head over to Menlo Park (about 30 minutes out of S...Head over to Menlo Park (about 30 minutes out of SF) and visit the Allied Arts Guild (http://www.alliedartsguild.org/). It's beautiful! Stunning gardens, lemon and orange trees, Spanish influenced design. Then head over Myake (great sushi) or maybe the Cheesecake Factory (!) on University Avenue in nearby Palo Alto and finish off the afternoon touring the grounds at Stanford University.Sarahnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8367057002391131704.post-54613082758091506382007-03-27T16:00:24.422-04:002007-03-27T16:00:24.422-04:00I second going to Alcatraz. It was really interest...I second going to Alcatraz. It was really interesting. Also, if you have a day free, try The Winchester Mystery house. http://www.winchestermysteryhouse.com/<br><br>It's actually in San Jose, but worth the side trip if you have time.Rhondanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8367057002391131704.post-52888367288578783402007-03-27T17:47:22.271-04:002007-03-27T17:47:22.271-04:00I know! Visit the Method office! ( shh don't ...I know! Visit the Method office! ( shh don't tell I work there)<br><br>Things I always take my friends to do in the city:<br><br>Eat Sausage at Rosamunde's and drink beer at the Toronado in the Lower Haight.<br>http://www.yelp.com/biz/g9LSMqUK5dkUcmpgTnU-dQ<br><br>Rent a Bike and bike across the Golden Gate bridge and down into Sausalito. Take the ferry back.<br><br>Eat Dim Sum. I recommend Ocean in the Inner Richmond.. though it doesn't have the carts so it's not quite the full experience. But it DOES mean you can go to my favorite book store Green Apple http://www.yelp.com/biz/ngUUOEyCHdLkGnO1I5M4Vg , and KAmei restaurant supply http://www.yelp.com/biz/Wdlcoex6glY5IAMCt_tyGA for neat asian stuff for cheap, and May Wah Grocery store to gawk at fish and veggies and stuff. http://www.yelp.com/biz/GOBChLG2VZDk2nK-RftPIA<br><br><br><br><br>Those mosaic stairs someone mentioned are awesome. I disagree on the best Thai place. I like Thai House Express http://www.yelp.com/biz/vKBW6SWFrIYXW1kIOFY_Ng better which is right down the street from Osha. <br><br>For a nice hike but still in the city I'd go over to Land's End. http://www.yelp.com/biz/yniMfk_yS1sk9dxPLDVchg You can see sutro baths from the start which is pretty neat.<br><br>If you know when high tide is go to the Wave Organ<br><br>http://www.yelp.com/biz/2XzDrrN5UxO3oT_k7MWBAA<br> <br><br>I second Miette cupcakes in the Ferry Building and Britex.<br><br>Other things I love<br>The little slide park on Seward street<br>http://www.yelp.com/biz/jsZQijuwRzy1oJN0jTmqaw<br>Tartine bakery<br>http://www.yelp.com/biz/ri7UUYmx21AgSpRsf4-9QA<br>Ti Couz crepes in the mission<br>http://www.yelp.com/biz/ZEPkIeOUs-ZFRocSwVISRA ( and don't forget to do a walking tour of the murals in the mission)<br><br>if you have any questions drop me an email!<br><br>meredithkremer@yahoo.comAdam and Meredithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03580584846821370852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8367057002391131704.post-42969898616542422732007-03-27T18:08:35.446-04:002007-03-27T18:08:35.446-04:00hi jenny! looks like you already got lots of sugge...hi jenny! looks like you already got lots of suggestions...here are a just a few: mitchell's ice cream on san jose ave. has lots of great flavors, i love the mexican chocolate, macapuno (with a chocolate dip) and pear sorbet... blue plate, which is near there, is one of my new fave restaurants...if you like french pastries, check out tartine bakery on guerrero st. for almond croissants, bread pudding, banana cream tart, just about anything there is amazing! hope you're enjoying your visit!Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11961566220632246028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8367057002391131704.post-756182828387259942007-03-27T18:18:17.198-04:002007-03-27T18:18:17.198-04:00Hi Jenny! Welcome to the Bay Area-sorry about the ...Hi Jenny! Welcome to the Bay Area-sorry about the hail.<br><br>I second: Tartine, Ti Couz and Miette @ the Ferry Bldg. Don't forget to get your Cheesecake Factory Fix @ Macy's Union Square, <br>Add: Pizetta 211, Samovar (two locations Castro & Yerba Buena), Burma Superstar, Park Chow, Ebisu, Clementine, Taste of Formosa, <br>Culture: the new DeYoung museum-GG Park, Asian Art Museum, <br>Fillmore Street for Paper Source and it's up the hill from Japantown and the Kinokuniya Stationery & Bookstore, been to Coit Tower yet?<br><br>If you get to the East Bay you can come see my show! =) shameless plug<br>http://www.tenredhen.netpennyhttp://penny.zingzang.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8367057002391131704.post-18589876432381329912007-03-27T18:40:33.462-04:002007-03-27T18:40:33.462-04:00If you love garlic...try the stinking rose restuar...If you love garlic...try the stinking rose restuarant. <br><br>Here is their website http://www.thestinkingrose.com/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8367057002391131704.post-46259407736729696052007-03-27T19:02:57.276-04:002007-03-27T19:02:57.276-04:00At the Ferry building, we usually go to Taylor'...At the Ferry building, we usually go to Taylor's Refresher for an ahi burger and a mint chocolate chip shake, then follow that up with goodies from Miette for later!<br><br>I was also going to suggest the Picasso exhibit. Have you been to H&M?Tippy Toeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17330847671015015017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8367057002391131704.post-44465020171564759852007-03-27T19:56:00.237-04:002007-03-27T19:56:00.237-04:00I love Pluto's for salad and some grilled chic...I love Pluto's for salad and some grilled chicken. There is one on Irving near 9th and one in the Marina. <br>For Fabrics and/or art supplies I like Flax on Market near Valencia and Mendel's Far Out Fabrics on Haight. <br><br>Clement Street near 5th in the Inner Richmond is a mini Chinatown and has a fun Asian restaurant supply and houseware store called Kamei. They have everyting! This area also has Green Apple Books with a great used selection.<br><br>I like to walk on Fillmore Street starting at the JapanTown on Geary and then walk North to Broadway. There are lots of arty shops and coffe shops. Plus a Paper Source (there is a larger store in the Marina.) Alas The Brown Bag is no longer in business. The view once you get to the top of Fillmore is fantastic. <br>Another great thing to do is explore SFs stairways. Adah Bakalinsky's Book: Stairway Walks in San Francisco has great directions and maps.jennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8367057002391131704.post-86001249495717596712007-03-27T21:16:22.129-04:002007-03-27T21:16:22.129-04:00A restrospective exhibit of Vivienne Westwood fash...A restrospective exhibit of Vivienne Westwood fashions, if you're into that sort of thing!<br><br>http://www.deyoungmuseum.org/deyoung/exhibitions/exhibition.asp?exhibitionkey=657<br><br>And Japantown, since you have such an eye for cute things! There's a place there with the most delicious mochi I've ever tasted.Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15694957212880076950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8367057002391131704.post-20979685764597612252007-03-27T22:47:10.391-04:002007-03-27T22:47:10.391-04:00ooohhh, Scoma's. It's in the Warf. It'...ooohhh, Scoma's. It's in the Warf. It's behind all the hoopla, and not as crowded because it's hidden. I lived there for more than 2 years and never knew about it. When I went back for a visit, our limo driver suggested it. It was fantastic. They have their own boat that docks at the restaurant. Trust me, a non-tourist place in the middle of a tourist hot spot. Great Calamari...<br><br>http://www.scomas.com/home.htmMeganhttp://meganleigh.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8367057002391131704.post-64979601028122755642007-03-28T01:45:32.635-04:002007-03-28T01:45:32.635-04:00Lucky Creation Vegetarian 854 Washington St. (Near...Lucky Creation Vegetarian 854 Washington St. (Near Stockton) 989-0818 It's teeny so don't blink too much while you are looking for it. Order anything with clay pot in the name (I like the eggplant).Wendynoreply@blogger.com