SF Weekly’s Best Of 2011 Winner – Editorial Pick – BEST LITERARY-PROWESS PUBLIC ARTBrian Goggins and Dorka Keehn's Language of the Birds catches 23 open books in midflight over Columbus and Broadway En savoir plus .
This SF location is pricey but the seasonal and constantly evolving food menu is well worth it. A tasting menu is $175, but for a special occasion, passionate food-lovers will be in for a treat. En savoir plus .
Run by the OG of North Beach, this sliver of a restaurant tucked away on Green Street is a destination among locals and tourists for its cioppino, which some attest is the best in the city. En savoir plus .
The drinks are strong and the service, mainly from a married couple, is awesome. And, there are lots of low-slung white couches where many a friend has been made. En savoir plus .
Located in the heart of China Live's massive emporium, Bar Central is a welcome oasis. It's adjacent to the restaurant, and serves sit-down diners, as well as those in search of a cocktail. En savoir plus .
It's hard to explain what goes into Liguria's focaccia, but it might be magic. Head down the street to equally historic Mario's Bohemian Cigar Store to enjoy it in an oven-baked meatball sandwich. En savoir plus .